Some of my immediate family are going on holidays. Overseas for the first time. The four children, my grandchildren, are sooooo excited. Talking about it. Researching about the best things to do and then making a plan for each day they are away. The anticipation can be seen and heard in their demeanour. The excitement is real. It made me think. Do I ever pause and wonder what momentous things God might be preparing to do next in my life? How many moments of awe-inspiring anticipation do I miss by never being still before You Lord and allowing You to share Your plans for my life? I need to learn…

I read this scripture the other day: May you be made strong with all the strength that comes from his glorious power, and may you be prepared to endure everything with patience, while joyfullygiving thanks to the Father, who has enabled you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. Colossians 1:11-14 I was greatly encouraged, and it reminded me so much that it is in His power that we are truly strengthened. It is from Him that we can truly endure with…

Lately I’ve been trying a few new ways of praying. I felt I had got into a rut. Doing the same old, same old. Now that’s not bad but I was getting more distracted more easily and was not enjoying prayer as much. I know there are seasons where prayer – talking to God – can feel a bit dry. Dry on my end. I’m the one struggling. Often, I recognize that I have not been praying well. Not relating, sharing, honouring God with my life, my conversation. I’ve put too many other things in my life that either take up too much of my time and by the time,…

As I sat down to get off my feet and legs which were talking to me, I felt very satisfied. A good event. Everything ran very smoothly. The laughter, “ahh’s”, and even the silent moments were very rewarding. My prayer is that the Holy Spirit has planted a seed, opened fresh doors and helped encourage those women who attended to use their gifts. Feedback that we received was … “I’ve never done anything like that before.” “The day went so fast, but so eye-opening.” “I was a bit sceptical, but the Spirit Questionnaire was exactly me.” “I had the best day; it was such a blessed event.” “The day was…

There seems in life always something that I am preparing for. It could be a talk that needs to be written, a podcast to tape, a bedroom to prepare for a guest who will be arriving soon, a meal to be eaten tonight when everyone gets home.……. Is that your life too? I would assume so. Young ones getting ready for school, making sure that they have a lunch and homework, assignments in their backpack…. checking what day it is for their after-school activities. Young parents daily preparing food for the hungry mouths in their home, helping them with homework, assignments, sport and other activities……. Older people preparing their retirement…