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Sue’s Views

Are you getting enough rest? In our busy world ….. it’s not easy to switch off and do nothing. God rested on the seventh day. What makes us think we don’t need to? Ps 23 says ‘The Lord makes me lie down in green pastures’. Does He have to make you rest? Rest isn’t just about sleeping. It’s about giving your mind as well as your body a break. Out of the word ‘rest’ comes the word ‘restoration’. Just like a computer needs to be refreshed every so often ….. so our brains need to clean out all the information stored there. For you ….. it may mean going for a walk. It may mean lying horizontal for half an hour. It may mean going to bed earlier. It has been proven that the hours of rest before midnight are more restorative than the hours after midnight. That reminds me! It’s daylight saving this Saturday night!

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As human beings ….. we have a fascination with what the future holds. From horoscopes ….. to fortune tellers ….. to tarot cards ….. many turn to these methods to answer their questions. ‘Will I get married?’ ….. ‘Will I be successful?’ ….. ‘Where will I live?’ These may seem harmless but they are in fact doorways to a deeper darkness that will take you places you don’t want to go! There is only one person who knows the future because every day of your life is written in His book. We are to walk by faith in God ….. not by what we see. He will reveal each step as we go. As has often been said ….. we don’t know what the future holds ….. but we do know who holds the future!

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One advantage about going through a crisis is that it changes your perspective. You become more appreciative of the little things ….. things you may have overlooked before. A phone call or a text that may previously be seen as an interruption ….. now becomes a highlight of your day. The flowers you drive past every day suddenly make you stop and wonder at the beauty and craftsmanship of creation. These pansies always make me smile! It’s the simple things that make life so wonderful!

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Are you feeling like your world has been turned upside down? With phrases like ‘unprecedented times’ and ‘new normal’ ….. it’s easy to think that life is out of control. That no one knows what’s really happening ….. or how to fix it. Driving home from work last night ….. I had one of those ‘God moments’! It wasn’t so much an audible voice ….. but more of a ‘knowing’! An absolute assurance that God’s timetable is right on target. It hasn’t been put on hold ….. or diverted in any way. Just as a compass aligns us with true north ….. we need to be aligned to the only One who is in control. Then things will start to make sense!

Sue’s Views

Who do you look up to?  We need leaders who are strong but who can identify with those they lead. Leaders who are not out for personal gain ….. but to influence and change things for the better for all concerned. Most of all ….. they must be people of integrity. People who do what they say ….. and say what they mean. When God chose a king ….. He looked not at the outward appearance but at the heart. With elections coming up ….. let’s do the same!

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One of the most challenging verses in the Bible says ‘Life and death are in the power of the tongue’. The tongue is one of the smallest parts of the body ….. but it is one of the most powerful! Words have tremendous power. They can build up ….. or tear down. They can share truth ….. or spread lies. They can label someone for life ….. or give them something to live up to. Once spoken ….. they cannot be taken back. Let’s choose carefully before we speak and think about the consequences of our words.

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It’s the middle of another week in the middle of another month! A good time for reflection. Here are some questions to reflect on: 1. What has been your greatest challenge this year? 2. What has been your highlight? 3. What have you learned about yourself this year? 4. How has 2020 changed you? 5. What are you going to do differently from now on? 6. Will you look back on 2020 as a year to forget ….. or a year to remember? I believe it’s a pivotal year ….. and one we’ll look back on as a year of great significance. Let’s not waste this opportunity to be a part of the answer!

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Many Christians across the world are praying for revival. But what do we mean by revival? Is it some new thing we’ve never experienced before? Is it something that will fall from the sky that will suddenly make us more Godly? God gave us the definition in 2 Chronicles 7:14 ….. ‘If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.’ There is only one way ….. and that’s to return to God’s original way. He will not adapt His plan to make it more relevant to today’s culture. It starts with His church having a good look inside ….. acknowledging our wrong doing and wrong thinking ….. and being sorry enough to change. When unbelievers see that ….. they just might want to join us!

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There has been a lot in the news lately about various forms of child abuse. It ranges from abortion ….. to physical and mental abuse ….. to paedophila and sexual exploitation of minors. While the majority of us deem it unthinkable to harm a child ….. there are those among us with evil intent. Of course this is nothing new. Down through history ….. babies have been sacrificed to pagan gods. Satan sees each child as a potential threat and does everything he can to make that child ineffective. We must protect our young and vulnerable. Make sure they know who they are. That they are loved ….. that they are protected ….. and that they have a future and a hope. Most of all ….. they need to know they have a Heavenly Father who is with them 24/7. They are His precious gifts to us and we need to pray for them continually.

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Many people struggle with low self esteem or feelings of inadequacy. You may have been told you would never amount to much. You may have done some things you regret ….. and are afraid to risk messing up again. You may feel small or powerless ….. but you have tremendous power! Like the ever spreading ripples on a pond ….. your life affects others. One word of encouragement can change a persons life. One vote in an election can change the outcome and future of a nation. One pair of hands can make a heavy job lighter. One prayer can prevent a disaster. Never underestimate the Power of One!