My Walk with God 🌱

"Remember what happened long ago, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like Me." -Isaiah 46:9 105 years ago, on  November 11, 1918, a truce was signed by Allied Nations to end the first World War. It was called Armistice Day (armistice (n): an agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting; a truce). The date has since been adopted and acknowledged yearly on November 11  (the 11th day of the 11th month) by Commonwealth nations. It is now called Remembrance (or Memorial) Day, as a way to honour the memory of the thousands of fallen soldiers and victims who died during this dark period of History, and the courage and sacrifice of the armed forces as they fought for the peace and freedom that many benefit from today. Curiously enough, the year after the truce was called, the large field of Flanders in Belgium where thousands of the bodies of soldiers would have tragically once lain, was now covered in millions of beautiful scarlet poppy f...

"I remember the days of old; I meditate on all that you have done; I ponder the work of your hands." -Psalm 143:5 Are you someone who feels the need to be constantly reassured by God, to be reminded that He loves you and that He is with you? I have a confession to make. I can be like this sometimes. I sometimes wonder why, or if anyone else is like me, if He ever gets tired of me, or if He cares about the need enough to keep meeting it for as long as it takes. Of course, I know He loves me, and that He is working for my good, but sometimes, just sometimes, hmm..  I can sometimes imagine Him thinking to Himself, "After all that I have done for you, how can you still wonder if I still love you? Here's something that you definitely can't miss."  I don't ever want to forget Him, and I don't want Him to forget me either. I look to the Bible to see if there was anyone like me. I have always thought these folks were not who I wanted to be like, but have you...

"Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill His promises to her!"  -Luke 1:45 Hello friends, I am sure by now you would have noticed this week that the world acknowledged International Women's Day. The strengths of women, the value and contribution of women, the beauty and timelessness of women, were all encouraged and affirmed. It is interesting, however, despite the accolades of the female gender, women often forget how precious we are. This may be due to many varied factors. Seasons of hardship, neglect, mistreatment, loss, abuse, exploitation, failure of protectors, the absence of fathers/father figures, and many other effects of a sinful world, all tend to influence a woman's self-perception and perhaps, even forget her worth. Tonight, I want to remind you, (and indeed myself in the process) that God has placed His image in us just as much as He has placed in our male counterparts. The Bible tells us that He has created us, fashioned us, crafted...

Artist's depiction of our cloud of witnesses  "Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." -Hebrews 12:1-2 🌱 Whether it be a story on the news or a theatrical play, the calamities of people's personal lives displayed on stage seem to often provide entertainment for, or condemnation from the public audience. In today's digital landscape, it is easy to participate in hasty commentary, adding pain to the injuries that individuals are already enduring. I reflect on our own heavenly   cloud of witnesses , as described in the Bible  (Hebrews 12:1-2) , watching us fall or be messed up in our own lives. Does heaven take pleas...

El Roi - The God who Sees Me So Hagar gave this name to the LORD who had spoken to her: “You are the God who sees me,” for she said, “Here I have seen the One who sees me!” -Genesis 16:13 🌱 Sometimes it is in the most unlikely of places, when we are at our lowest, that God reveals Himself to us, as the God who sees us, and is truly present with us. The enemy takes delight in our despair, but our Heavenly Father is about giving us hope and a meaningful future. The Bible is filled with examples of individuals like you and me, men and women who have had the blessed privilege of having their head lifted with joy and dignity by the divine hand. Let's continue to look up to Him and find our comfort, strength and validation from the One who sees, knows, understands, and is with us through it all.  Be blessed by the following selection. Which character's story touches us and encourages us the most? 🎧🙏🏼 The God who Sees [Nicole C. Mullen]

A galaxy of the universe "I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever. With my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations." -  Psalm 89:1    Sometimes, we look around and are touched by the many things going on around and within. Sometimes, we need to pause and spend some time looking up to the One who created us, loves us and can provide peace in the middle of the storms of life. Sin has sadly continued to make a mess on this earth, and while we continue to do our part to help and support one another, let us remember that the tragedies and sufferings of this world will soon end in mercy, when Jesus comes once again.  Let us pull aside for a while and spend some time remembering and reflecting on our Creator. When He created this world and our first parents, He had love on His mind. His plan is to be with us in perfect harmony once again, forever. Let's purpose in our heart and mind to be part of that loving plan, in Jesus' name, Amen. Be...

God makes the life fertile by disappointments, as he makes the ground fertile by frosts. - Henry Ward Beecher  Have you ever been disappointed? Stood up by someone? Failed an exam? Been owed money that was never returned? Been at the receiving end of a broken promise? Lied to or betrayed? Been bypassed for an opportunity, or even missed an important occasion? Disappointment seems to come as a result of a wide variety of circumstances, but all have one thing in common. We expected better. Shakespeare put it like this: "Expectation is the root of all heartache". No-one enjoys heartache. If expectation opens us up to the possibility of hurt and disappointment, is it therefore an unrecommended act? Or does it continue to be a contract we are all willing to sign regardless of the outcome, but with the contingent hope that it will be met? Expectation, while offering a desirable sense of anticipation and security, if not based on solid ground or a certain premise of reality, it pri...

Remember whose you are written by Dora Seecharan Dedicated to the forgetful and the forgotten R emember who you are, bought with a great price, suffered and tried for, beneficiary of a life humbly lived and sacrificed.  Remember who you are, the apple of God's eye, a child of the King, a servant called out of servitude to serve in freedom.  Remember who you are, birthed in humility, called to act justly, love faithfulness, and to walk humbly with our God.  Remember who you are. Sandaled feet walked miles and miles to reach you, be an example for you, to lead the way.  Remember who you are when you find yourself forgetting your worth, your purpose, your Father.   “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. - Isaiah 43:1 Remember who you are. You are known by name. The number of hairs on your head has been counted, your every thought is known by Him. Remember who you are. Your big brother in heaven came to this earth, fought for yo...