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Feelings and forgiveness…

29 Sunday Apr 2018

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We’ve all been in situations (with one or more people) where things went south rather quickly and some sort of disagreement results in a few bruised egos and frazzled feelings.

And normally such situations are not too difficult to handle if it involves strangers – and so forgiveness almost seems effortless. It’s those situations where someone very close – family, friend or folk from church – does something that makes no sense… and forgiveness takes on a whole new meaning.

Such times are designed to either send our emotions into overdrive, and or to rob us of our joy. And it’s usually in these moments, that it’s easy to think the unkindest thoughts about the person(s) who we believe has caused us pain.

Recently, I experienced something that made me feel like my world was tumbling down. And instinctively, I called a friend – because let’s face it – we like to vent before we fall on our knees.
And, it was after I ended that call, that I realised I didn’t have to call because I wasn’t alone… God is always right there with us… even in the height of the storm.

I also thought, as shattered as I was feeling, I’m not God and can’t possibly stand in judgement of any person.
Secondly, what does Luke 6:27, 28 tell us we ought to do when people hurt us:
“But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”

Emotions aside, putting scripture into practice is not a mission impossible. And why do I say this? Because I believe that our default settings are kindness and love and so if we choose them over the anger, bitterness and possibly even a grudge then embracing the concept of forgiveness becomes easier.

Take a moment to think… is there someone who has upset you, someone who you need to forgive and release?

Beloved, love covers a multitude of sins.
This day, let us choose to recommit our lives, our hearts and all that we are to walk in love and kindness…

All things considered

01 Sunday Nov 2015

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1 November…

I’m not going to state the obvious about how this year has whizzed by. No.

I’d like to get us all thinking about something else.

At the start of each year most of us set out to achieve certain goals. Some are easier to achieve than others and this makes us feel rather chuffed; like well-rounded, disciplined, balanced beings 🙂

As I sat reflecting earlier today, the one nagging question that kept popping up: were your goals in line with God’s will?

Mmmm… let’s see.

I’ll give you some time to chew on that…

If you look back on your 2015 to-do list, how much of it contribute to your purpose driven life?
Are any of your objectives in line with advancing your Kingdom assignment?

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I hope that when you sit and reflect about the last 10 months you are satisfied with:

* your personal growth
* your choices for self and others
* your behaviour towards self and others
* your thoughts/words spoken about self and others
* your commitment to your work
* your time spent – on self and others

Over the coming weeks, I’d like to challenge you to be kind to yourself (and others). In a previous post I spoke about choosing the high road… do it. If not for anyone else but for you.

YOU dear reader, are a beautiful, kind, caring, compassionate, wonderful soul with a heart of gold. Your mere existence lights up the world for so many people – you might not know it but it’s true.

Now go out there and make the rest of this year spectacular, because YOU can.

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Stay fabulous and favoured xxx

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On any given day…

12 Wednesday Aug 2015

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