Month: November 2023

Sue’s Views

What do you see in this picture? Do you see the trees making the way narrow and difficult ….. or do you see the wide open space ahead? How we view life determines how we live. Don’t be put off by the challenges in your path. Press through and experience the freedom on the other side!

Sue’s Views

There’s one in every family! That one child that always pushes the boundary! You provide a safe and healthy environment for them ….. but they have to find out what’s on the other side of the fence! They often have to find out for themselves. Like the Prodigal Son ….. his father had to let him go knowing full well he would be in for a difficult journey. But he never stopped praying that one day his son would return. In fact he expected it to happen and watched out for his son’s return. So if you have a prodigal son or daughter ….. don’t despair! Praying God’s covering over them is the best way to keep them safe ….. and He knows exactly how and when to bring them home! After lessons are learned ….. you will have a new child!

Sue’s Views

The Bible says “Let us hold fast to the confession of our hope without wavering for He who promised is faithful.” We need to confess what God has said. If He said it ….. it doesn’t matter how things look! It will happen! Just like Abraham ….. who ‘hoped against all hope’ ….. we will see the promise fulfilled if we hold on without doubting.

Sue’s Views

A few weeks ago we were staying with friends at Ohope Beach. One night I was having trouble sleeping. I went outside and saw the most magnificent sight! The night sky was a display of God’s handiwork ….. and preached one of the most significant messages I’d ever heard! If God created all that and holds it all in the palm of his hands ….. why would I ever doubt His ability to deal with my problems? What I saw was only a small part of the Milky Way which is made up of billions of stars ….. and is one of countless other galaxies. And yet He sees you and me ….. and cares for us! Stop telling God how big your problems are ….. and start telling your problems how big your God is! 

 ‘The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.’ Psalm 19:1

Sue’s Views

Do you know that ….. before you were formed in your mother’s womb ….. God already knew you? He knew everything about you ….. including the number of hairs on your head! He gave you unique fingerprints ….. voice patterns ….. and DNA. You are extremely valuable to Him. All you have to do is unpack what He has put within you. That’s a life of purpose!

Sue’s Views

One of the most encouraging scriptures is in Romans 4:18

‘Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him, “That’s how many descendants you will have! And Abraham’s faith did not weaken, even though, at about 100 years of age, he figured his body was as good as dead—and so was Sarah’s womb.’ 

Has God given you a promise? Does it seem impossible right now? Then you are in for a miracle! If God said it ….. He will do it! His promises are ‘yes and amen’. There may seem to be no reason for hope ….. others may tell you to give it up ….. but keep hoping! Through this journey ….. God is producing something far greater than you ever imagined!

Sue’s Views

I can’t see what’s around the corner ….. but I do know there will be some challenges. We were never promised a ‘walk in the park’ ….. but a path of suffering ….. trials ….. and opportunities to forgive. We are also assured that ‘these light afflictions’ are nothing compared to the glorious future for those who persevere. So ….. don’t be shocked. Be ready! Make sure you are on the winning team!

“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4: 16-18