Basking in an Eternal Hope

How much does eternity have an impact on your life now? On my life now? Right now, I’m lifted by the joy of having spent a few days at the Keswick Convention (which is a Christian conference in the Lake District), serving there and also getting to enjoy bits and pieces of the Convention! TheContinue reading “Basking in an Eternal Hope”

When God Breaks Through Your “Impossible”…

I’m learning that God can make things possible that felt impossible to me!! Have you ever seen that in your life? Do you wonder whether you could? I just thought I would give an update on my driving journey. If you’ve been reading other posts (like this one), you may know that I have struggledContinue reading “When God Breaks Through Your “Impossible”…”

With Me Right Now…

It’s so easy to missThe blessing of now:To push through and forward,To forget the Lord: Forget that He’s with me,Forget all He’s done,Miss all the moments:The blessings, the love, Because He is right here,Surrounding with love.With wide open arms,He invites me to come. So I breathe right nowAnd receive His grace:Believe that He’s with me.IContinue reading “With Me Right Now…”

What if You Could Replace the Stress of the To Do List With Something Better?

Can you relate to the stress of the running to do list? The other day, I tuned in to what was going on in my head… which was, to be honest, stressing me out. A running to do list! Pressure about what I needed to get done. Worry about upcoming jobs that felt a bitContinue reading “What if You Could Replace the Stress of the To Do List With Something Better?”

Blessings and Encouragements

What are you thankful for today? Right now, I’m thankful for a week away on holiday at the seaside. I’m so thankful that the Lord has provided a place I can stay by the sea. It’s such a blessing! It was lovely to spend time just being: walking by the sea, enjoying the beauty ofContinue reading “Blessings and Encouragements”

What if I Really Took in That God is With Me Right Now?

Do you live life aware of the presence of God? Live like He’s with you, moment by moment? I want to, but I so often forget this truth! And God has been reminding me. I so easily forget the Lord. I can live caught up in the never-ending to do list, chased by fear, andContinue reading “What if I Really Took in That God is With Me Right Now?”

What if Setbacks Are Actually Part of Breaking Through?

Have you ever been discouraged by setbacks? Ever felt like giving up when something is harder than expected? Someone told me once that setbacks a normal part of the process of breakthrough. She said that setbacks are even to be expected when change happens, or when you are under particular strain, so it’s a reallyContinue reading “What if Setbacks Are Actually Part of Breaking Through?”

When You Feel Like You’re Not Getting Anywhere

Do you ever feel like you’re not making any progress? Not getting anywhere? Like it’s not worth pressing on? Maybe you don’t even realise you are making progress, or how close you are to a breakthrough. I feel a lot more like a tortoise than a hare, even though I’m always straining to be aContinue reading “When You Feel Like You’re Not Getting Anywhere”

How to Grow in Confidence…

How confident are you? Bold? Sure of yourself? Or shy? Hesitant? Second guessing yourself? Lately, the Lord has been teaching me about where true confidence comes from. I talked it through with someone recently, and I think God is recreating some foundations in my life, which is exciting! I always marvel at people who forgeContinue reading “How to Grow in Confidence…”