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Deo Volente

Sue’s Views
One of the best words of advice I can give is to live one day at a time. We don’t know what tomorrow will bring ….. and we don’t need to! All we need to focus on is today. We can make plans for the future ….. but there are no guarantees. There used to be a saying ‘Deo Volente’ which means ‘God willing’. All our plans are subject to DV. But with that comes the assurance of a new day dawning tomorrow that is filled with new mercies ….. His faithfulness from sunrise to sunset ….. and His presence with us no matter what the future brings. So enjoy today and don’t worry about tomorrow. It’s in His hands!
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Pray For Israel

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We are just spending a couple of days at the beach. Sitting here in an idyllic environment ….. it’s hard to believe what’s happening in Israel right now. But we can’t turn a blind eye or a deaf ear to it all. What affects Israel affects us all. We may not be in the firing line ….. or having to run for our lives ….. but we are involved! Our part in this war is to pray! God spoke these words to Abraham ….. through whom the nation of Israel began: 
“I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” Genesis 12:3

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How’s Your Marriage?

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How’s your marriage? A strong and healthy marriage is not about romance and seeing eye to eye. It’s about two flawed people who choose to meet the needs and interests of the other. The vows we make are not just sentimental words. They speak of perseverance through the hard times ….. times of sickness ….. times of lack ….. times of regret. There’s a reason why it ends with ‘Till death do us part’. It will take a whole lifetime for two to become one! It has to be worked at. So many give up when things get a little tough. So hang in there! You are building a strong foundation for future generations!
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Everything is Going to Plan

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Are you struggling with confusion or conflict? ‘Con’ means against! There are always forces against us that try to rob us of our peace and joy. Jesus said we would always have trouble in this world but He also said “I have overcome the world.” If He lives in you ….. that means you too are an overcomer! Keep looking up! From where He sits ….. everything is going to plan.
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Ever Changing World

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We live in an ever changing world. One thing we can be sure of is change! Seasons change ….. governments change ….. laws change ….. people change ….. our circumstances change. It can make us stronger and more adaptable ….. or it can make us fearful and suspicious. It seems we can no longer take people at their word ….. but there is One who we can always depend on to follow through on His promises. He is the same yesterday ….. today ….. and forever more. We can trust Him 100%! If you put your trust in Him ….. He will help you navigate through the changes!
“God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man, that he should change his mind. Has he said, and will he not do it? Or has he spoken, and will he not fulfill it?” Numbers 23:19
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God’s Timing

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 If things seem unclear or confusing ….. it might be a matter of timing. If you’ve done everything you know to do and nothing is changing ….. you must wait! Remember God is at work ….. but He never forces His will on anyone. The situation you’re facing may depend on the choices of others. Waiting doesn’t mean being idle …..  it means learning to be content while you wait for the change.
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Decision Time

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Only a few days out from our general election ….. so it’s decision time! If you are still undecided ….. here are some thoughts. Don’t be swayed by the polls or the media. History has proven both to be unreliable. Take a good look at what the parties believe in ….. and where their values lie. The further we depart from God’s ways ….. the greater the curse we will bring upon ourselves. Don’t just look for payouts ….. or promises of better things. The Good Book says it best ….. ‘Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness ….. and all these things shall be added to you.’
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Prayer For Israel

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‘Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you be secure. May there be peace within your walls and security within your citadels.” For the sake of my family and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.” For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.’ Ps 122:6
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Graduation

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Big day for Mavy yesterday! I love how we can celebrate the milestones in life. The word ‘graduate’ means ‘to move forward from one thing to another’. One day ….. we will all graduate from this life to another. Just as how choices we make at school can determine what kind of job we get ….. so choices we make in this life can determine where we spend eternity. The most important choice we can make is to believe in Jesus Christ as our Saviour! He is the way ….. the truth and the life! Congratulations Maverick! Love and blessings to you for the next chapter!

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Pressure

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This waterwheel relies on the pressure of water to be of any use. Without that ….. it would remain stagnant. Pressure is not always a bad thing! As much as we might like a life free from stress ….. deadlines ….. or expectations of others ….. without those we too would stagnate and become useless. Just as stress training is vital to strengthen muscles ….. so the stresses of life can strengthen our innermost being. They can bring out the fight in us and motivate us to get up and do something. No race was won ….. and no victory gained without pressure. Of course ….. too much pressure can squash us. That’s when we need to adjust the flow by saying ‘no’ ….. or by seeking help.

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