On the way…

Sue’s Views

Time is flowing by so fast ….. and it can seem like we don’t have enough of it. But whenever I get flustered about getting things done ….. I’ve learned to stop and ask myself, “Is this on Gods ‘to do’ list or just mine?”  In Ecclesiastes 3:1 it says: “For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” God gives us time to do what He has purposed. I wonder how much of what we take on is not part of His plan. Busyness is a major cause of stress ….. anxiety and family break downs. We need to get in flow with the Holy Spirit who is always at peace and always on time. Just some thoughts before things start to rev up between now and the end of the year!

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 I hope all the Dads had a lovely Fathers Day yesterday. Your role is so important ….. and you are greatly valued and appreciated. You carry a legacy that goes beyond your own children. It continues down through the generations ….. but it also influences those around you. Some of you haven’t had great role models ….. but I encourage you to get to know the Father of all Fathers! He knows what it’s like to be rejected. He knows what it’s like to have rebellious kids. He knows what it’s like to be tempted to take the easy way out. But He continued to choose to love and to do what’s right in every situation. And He will help you if you let Him. While you carry your offspring ….. He carries you on His shoulders!

“Listen to me, O house of Jacob, all you who remain of the house of Israel, you whom I have upheld since you were conceived, and have carried since your birth.

Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you”

Isaiah 46: 3-4

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‘For the winter is past, the rain is over and gone. The flowers are springing up and the time of the singing of birds has come.’ Yes, spring is here!Welcome to spring! It’s a season of new life. Every winter leads into spring. I can’t promise there will be no rain ….. but I can promise there will be flowers and birds singing. I can’t promise there will be no more pain ….. but I can promise a new perspective and understanding. The old adage ‘No pain ….. no gain’ ….. is so true. Everyone who has a story worth hearing has paid the price. And your story is going to make a difference in someone’s life. I pray ….. in this new season …..you will begin to see beauty instead of ashes ….. the oil of joy in place of mourning ….. and a garment of praise to replace the spirit of heaviness!

Sue’s Views

Today is officially the last day of winter here ….. and it’s already feeling like spring. I love this time of year! I feel energised and motivated. There is  potential in every bare branch ….. which speaks to me of hope and new beginnings. Let’s shake off the frustrations ….. anxiety ….. and hopelessness of the last few years ….. and focus on the possibilities and opportunities ahead. Bye bye winter!

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How are your stress levels? As any athlete will tell you ….. stress is their friend! It’s what makes them strong and able to compete against the best. But too much stress can cause bones and ligaments to fracture. The pressures of life have the same effect. The right amount of pressure keeps the wheel turning. Without it ….. we would become idle and lazy. It might feel good to live in comfort and ease ….. but we would soon stagnate and become useless. See your pressure points as opportunities to grow. But there must be balance. If stress is compromising your health ….. it’s time to seek help. Do you need to say ‘no’ more often? Is there a conversation that needs to be had? Are you being driven by expectations of others? Some thoughts to mull over and pray about!

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What does ‘home’ mean to you? It’s been said that ‘Home is where the heart is!’ For many of us who have migrated to other countries ….. we may feel uncertain about where our actual home is. For some ….. home is a safe haven we love to come home to. For others ….. it may be the last place we want to be. The truth is ….. this world is only our temporary home. Our true home is yet to be experienced. Our Heavenly home will be filled with love ….. joy ….. peace ….. and more than we could ever dream of. When that day comes ….. we can truly say we are home! But for now ….. let’s do our best to make our earthly home a place of Heaven on earth.

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Life’s journey is filled with highs and lows ….. struggles and curveballs! Before Jesus began His ministry on earth ….. his cousin John was sent to ‘Prepare the way’! 

“A voice of one calling in the wilderness,

‘Prepare the way for the Lord, make straight paths for him.

Every valley shall be filled in, every mountain and hill made low.

The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth.

And all people will see God’s salvation.’” Luke 3:4-6

During His time on earth ….. Jesus taught and exposed the attitudes that stood in the way of people coming into Gods kingdom. The valleys of despair ….. hopelessness ….. indecision. The mountains of pride ….. intimidation ….. opposition. The crooked roads of lies ….. deception ….. manipulation. The rough ways of hardship ….. poverty ….. sickness etc. He came to show us that ….. when we surrender everything to Him ….. He will lead us to our destination.

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I’m happy to say the mother duck got her babies safely to the other lake! She was very protective of course as we walked by ….. and Dad was nearby as well. She’ll no doubt have her work cut out for her in the days to come. There’s bound to be at least one who pushes the boundaries! And it doesn’t end when they grow up either! A mother’s heart will always be soft towards her children no matter how old they are!

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I was walking over a bridge yesterday when I heard some frantic quacking! I looked down and saw this mother duck trying to move her seven babies from one lake to the other. In the end ….. she just jumped down the waterfall and her babies followed! I thought about how helpless we Mums feel at times. So often we want to do things for our children ….. but the best we can do is to lead by example. Our advice won’t always be appreciated ….. and they may not do things our way ….. but they will remember what they see us do and adapt it to their own method. God sees you, Mum, and He cares for your children even more than you do!

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With so much sickness around ….. and the strain that’s being put on our health system ….. we must rely more and more on God for healing. Over the years ….. my family and I have experienced miracle after miracle. Some have been instant healings. Some over time. But the majority have been where God has imparted wisdom and knowledge that have been up to us to put into practice. Things like naturally healthy foods ….. and understanding of how our bodies work. Dealing with the root cause ….. and getting things in balance. Dealing with stress ….. and recognising it’s triggers. Breaking generational curses when we see patterns of disease ….. or tendencies towards certain addictions. The best part is ….. you dont need an appointment! He won’t tell you to come back next week! He is only a prayer away. 

“Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well.” 3 John 1:2