Today’s’ repost is a very short encouragement regarding God’s view of you. I originally wrote this over four years ago, and having gone through the furnace of life in the past few years, I know that these words still hold true. God is there for you whatever you’re going through. We often view God as … Continue reading God raises a shield over you
Tag: Life
God wants to bless us
It is a simple Bible truth that God wants you to be blessed. Yet we spend so much time trying to hide from God. Abraham was blessed by God so that he would be a blessing to all nations. God also blessed us so that we will be a blessing to others around us. Click … Continue reading God wants to bless us
Live on Purpose
Live on Purpose A lot of what I write is about living a purposeful life. Living on purpose breeds hope within you. Hope feeds perseverance and the joy of your heart. A few things to consider as you work out how to live life on purpose: What do you enjoy?What are you good at?How. An … Continue reading Live on Purpose
You are Stronger
I don’t know about you, but I need to remind myself of this often these days. You are not defined by your past, your errors, or your perception of yourself, or by how other people see you. Let yourself be defined by Gods view of you: you are loved unconditionally and are created to be … Continue reading You are Stronger
Keep hope alive
Purple irises I’ve come to love Irises - the purple iris is meant to symbolise hope. I keep reminding myself to hold on to hope - it’s important to have hope. There is nothing as sad as a hope-less person. We need hope to survive and thrive. In his wonderful book, “Man’s Search For Meaning”, … Continue reading Keep hope alive
Small things / Choices
Jean Nidetch This is of my favourite quotes: I believe this to be a universal truth. We may not always choose what happens to us in life, but we can choose how we respond. Our responses to life events help create better outcomes when we respond appropriately well. As Paul McGee, in one of his … Continue reading Small things / Choices
Do what makes you happier
Do what makes you happy What makes you happy? Do more of that. You spend enough time doing what makes you unhappy or discontent: do what helps you thrive! If you love painting, make time for that.If you love walking, make time for it.Feed your own soul with the seeds of happiness x
Small Things / Coffee
Fresh Coffee ritual Sometimes it isn’t the big things like intense interventions, or medication, that make the difference in our lives (although these are often important key aspects to improving mental health). Sometimes it’s the smaller, subtler things that make the difference and ‘nudge’ our health positively. For me, the small of fresh coffee is … Continue reading Small Things / Coffee
Sunday thoughts: Be a Mountain, not a cloud
Be the mountain x Most days we feel more like a cloud that’s blown wherever rather than a mountain that stands forever. Keep on standing firm in truth and I hope. Let your words, thoughts and actions always fall on the side of truth and love. That way, when the wind blows, you can stand … Continue reading Sunday thoughts: Be a Mountain, not a cloud
Just reach out and touch – a story of transformation
“If I can just touch His cloak” The sneaky woman slunk through the crowds, fear pressing in on her heart, pushing her forward and pulling her back. “If I can just touch”. Simple words of faith bringing years of pain, suffering, isolation and rejection into the sphere of Jesus’ love grace and mercy. Someone has … Continue reading Just reach out and touch – a story of transformation
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