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Psalm 37: 4-5

Sue’s Views
My Word from God this morning was Psalm 37: 4-5.
“Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and He will do it.” (NASB)
On first impression we may interpret that to mean that if we spend some time praying, reading the Bible and being good ….. He will reward us with the things we want most. But ….. there are always conditions to God’s promises! In this case they are to ‘Delight ourselves in the Lord’ ….. and to ‘Commit our way to the Lord and trust in Him’. 
The more we delight in God, the more we will want what He wants. Our own selfish desires will take second place to doing God’s will. We will discover that His will brings us far more delight than our own will does. It may take us on a path that seems unfamiliar and difficult. That’s where the ‘committing our way to the Lord and trusting Him’ comes in. 
The verse ends with ‘He will do it’. He will help you ….. guide you ….. and give you the strength and ability to complete the task. 
If there is a battle going on in your mind about trust that God has way better plans for your life than you do! Trust Him!
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Marriage

Sue’s Views
How’s your marriage? Yes! It can feel like you are two very different species at times. And ….. yes ….. there are times when it seems like you’re not on the same track. But God, in His wisdom, brings along someone to complete us ….. not someone who matches us! Each has something the other lacks. Marriage is the perfect training ground for maturity! There’s no room for selfishness ….. or pride!  I’m still learning that after 50 years! The most important phrases we must learn if we want a happy marriage are ‘I’m sorry’ ….. ‘I forgive you’ ….. ‘I love you’!
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Dealing With Offence

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There are plenty of opportunities each day for us to take offence. I’ve personally been aware of some bad attitudes creeping in lately. When we’ve been hurt ….. we can start to build our case ….. and we see everything through a filter of cynicism or sarcasm. These are mechanisms to protect ourselves from further pain by pointing the finger ….. and passing judgement on our perpetrators. The problem is that our ‘filter’ prevents us from seeing clearly and keeps us stuck in a place where we can only be happy if things change. Acknowledge the pain ….. forgive those who hurt you ….. and let them go. God says ‘Vengeance is Mine. I will repay!’ When we know God’s supremacy and absolute authority ….. we can move on with our lives ….. knowing He’s got us in the palms of His hands.
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Take It To The Lord In Prayer

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If you are tired of the struggle of trying to be heard ….. maybe you are speaking to the wrong person. The person you are appealing to has their own mindset ….. and mindsets are not easily changed. Sometimes it’s a matter of pride ….. no one likes to be told they are wrong! Try appealing to God who has the power and authority to bring down arguments and false beliefs. He alone can shift those stubborn mindsets and bring truth and understanding. Whether it’s about law changes ….. international conflicts …..  or personal relationships ….. it’s always good to go straight to the top.


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Birthday Time

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It was a very happy day in our household yesterday! We celebrated 4 birthdays in the month of March. (A couple of hopefuls tried to get in the photo as well) today we celebrate  Cass turning 15! We love seeing our grandies growing up and becoming the people God created them to be! There is a great future for you Cass and we are proud to be your grandparents!
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Evidence

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Obviously we can’t ‘see’ God physically ….. any more than we can see the wind. We don’t have to see it to believe it’s there. We hear it and see the effects of it. The signs of God’s presence are everywhere ….. in the beauty and intricacy of creation ….. the complexity of our human bodies ….. and the vastness of the Universe. There is more to ‘seeing’ than with our physical eyes. Ask God to reveal Himself to you today!
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Sue’s Views
As things becomes more and more volatile around the world ….. let’s remember what the battle is really about. 
‘For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.’ Ephesians 6:12
The battle began when Lucifer wanted to be God. He wasn’t content with being the leading angel. He wanted to be the boss! He used deception and coercion to influence other angels and humans ….. and so the battle has raged ever since. It’s a spiritual battle and can only be fought with spiritual weapons. Prayer ….. declaring God’s Word ….. taking our authority in Jesus Name ….. and living in obedience to God ….. are some of these weapons that are ‘mighty in God for the pulling down of strongholds.’ 
No amount of talking ….. arguing ….. or fighting will do it. Let’s unite against the real enemy!
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Communication

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Communication is an art that takes practice and effort ….. but it’s vital to every relationship. We can so often assume the other person understands us when they have absolutely no clue! It requires being able to say what you want to say clearly ….. and being able to hear and understand what the other person is saying. It involves so much more than just words. Tone ….. body language ….. eye contact ….. volume ….. can tell us much about how someone is feeling. Also right timing is important. When you are angry or upset might not be the best time to resolve conflict. Neither when the other person is engrossed in some other activity. Good communication can bring down walls ….. and build strong relationships.
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A Ring Around The Sun!

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Yesterday my 7 year old grandson said, ‘Nana! There’s a ring around the sun!’ I went outside and took this photo. There have been some very fascinating skies lately ….. most of which can be explained by meteorologists and scientists. But one day something will take place that no weatherman can predict or explain! Jesus will fold back the sky like a blanket and return to the Mount of Olives in the same way He left! What a day that will be! Are you ready?
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Two Important Phrases

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If you want to live a blessed life ….. There are 2 phrases you must learn to say freely. 1. ‘I’m sorry’! 2. ‘I forgive you’! Without these 2 ingredients ….. you will not grow and develop as God intended. Instead, you will be weighed down by guilt and resentment. Don’t allow stubbornness or pride to hold you back.
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