Cedar Drive, Pevensey Road, Lintot Square, Worthing Road
May the residents of these roads be blessed by an outpouring of God's love.
Tuesday, 26 February 2013
Sunday, 24 February 2013
Look up...
Last week: Timbermill, Cedar Drive, Worthing Road, Cripplegate Lane, Station Road.
During the second part of the week Winter and snow returned. It can be tempting to walk head down, keeping your face sheltered from the weather but if you do you miss out on seeing some of the early signs of Spring beginning to show and possibly sharing a cheery smile with other brave walkers.
I pray that we are always able to look up and know that God's glory is evident in all creation whether snow or sunshine. Like Spurgeon, I pray that as we do look up, we also become aware that this same God is interested in all that we are and do. He encourages us to focus on Him, whether we are experiencing times of joy or sadness in our lives. He is our rock, our shelter, our shield and our very great reward.
May God bless the residents of the streets I have walked this week and may they look up and see God's glory and come to know him for themselves.
During the second part of the week Winter and snow returned. It can be tempting to walk head down, keeping your face sheltered from the weather but if you do you miss out on seeing some of the early signs of Spring beginning to show and possibly sharing a cheery smile with other brave walkers.
I pray that we are always able to look up and know that God's glory is evident in all creation whether snow or sunshine. Like Spurgeon, I pray that as we do look up, we also become aware that this same God is interested in all that we are and do. He encourages us to focus on Him, whether we are experiencing times of joy or sadness in our lives. He is our rock, our shelter, our shield and our very great reward.
May God bless the residents of the streets I have walked this week and may they look up and see God's glory and come to know him for themselves.
Tuesday, 19 February 2013
He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. Psalm 23
Timbermill, Southwater Country Park, Worthing Road
The still waters of the lake reflecting the blue sky above certainly restored my soul when I walked to the Country Park with Alex this morning. It was beautiful.
I pray for all teachers, children and others working in schools. May they have a relaxing and restoring week and return to school uplifted and re-enthused.
The still waters of the lake reflecting the blue sky above certainly restored my soul when I walked to the Country Park with Alex this morning. It was beautiful.
I pray for all teachers, children and others working in schools. May they have a relaxing and restoring week and return to school uplifted and re-enthused.
Friday, 15 February 2013
Lighten Up
Cedar Drive, Cripplegate Lane, Southwater Country Park, Worthing Road
What a gorgeous day for a walk. Whether warm or cold, blue sky and sunny days are good for my soul.
I've been reflecting on the glory of God in creation and the universe this week and was astonished to learn that every particle of the created universe began from a speck of stardust. We all share in the starlight of creation.
I pray that we'll shine our little bit of starlight in all we do today and lighten up the world wherever we go.
What a gorgeous day for a walk. Whether warm or cold, blue sky and sunny days are good for my soul.
I've been reflecting on the glory of God in creation and the universe this week and was astonished to learn that every particle of the created universe began from a speck of stardust. We all share in the starlight of creation.
I pray that we'll shine our little bit of starlight in all we do today and lighten up the world wherever we go.
Monday, 11 February 2013
Re-energise
Cedar Drive, Cripplegate Lane, Station Road, Worthing Road
Looking out at the rain and snow this morning I didn't think there would be any chance of me wanting to walk today. However a bit later on, after having a good old clear up at home, the prospect looked less daunting. Sometimes we have to just have to wait a little while and take the risk and step out. As it turned out the rain and snow had eased slightly and the fresh air was invigorating.
May you see the glory of God today and may he re-energise and invigorate you.
Looking out at the rain and snow this morning I didn't think there would be any chance of me wanting to walk today. However a bit later on, after having a good old clear up at home, the prospect looked less daunting. Sometimes we have to just have to wait a little while and take the risk and step out. As it turned out the rain and snow had eased slightly and the fresh air was invigorating.
May you see the glory of God today and may he re-energise and invigorate you.
Wednesday, 6 February 2013
Take off the old and put on the new.
Cedar Drive, Cripplegate Lane, Southwater Country Park, Southwater Business Park, Worthing Road
A beautiful afternoon and an indulgent half way break at the Country Park cafe. The refurbishment has really made a difference and I highly recommend a visit. It's amazing what a re-paint and change of furniture can do to an environment. I suspect that it was hard work stripping out the old and costly replacing what was no longer fit for purpose but it was worth it.
Sometimes it is necessary to refurbish our lives, evaluating what can be kept or discarded. Choosing to put on our Christly robes means we share in his life and mission which can be both joyous and sacrificial but well worth it.
A beautiful afternoon and an indulgent half way break at the Country Park cafe. The refurbishment has really made a difference and I highly recommend a visit. It's amazing what a re-paint and change of furniture can do to an environment. I suspect that it was hard work stripping out the old and costly replacing what was no longer fit for purpose but it was worth it.
Sometimes it is necessary to refurbish our lives, evaluating what can be kept or discarded. Choosing to put on our Christly robes means we share in his life and mission which can be both joyous and sacrificial but well worth it.
Tuesday, 5 February 2013
I am making a way in the desert...
Timbermill, Lintot Square, Worthing Road
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43
God calls us to walk a new way, his way. Wandering unfamiliar pathways can be daunting but with God walking alongside you receive encouragement and protection every step of the way.
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past.
See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43
God calls us to walk a new way, his way. Wandering unfamiliar pathways can be daunting but with God walking alongside you receive encouragement and protection every step of the way.
Saturday, 2 February 2013
... The wind blows wherever it pleases. John 3:8
Cedar Drive, Cripplegate Lane, Great Lime Kilns, Station Road, Worthing Road
A bright but windy day.
Thank you Lord that your spirit blows into our lives and our homes stirring us up, challenging, transforming us and waking us up.
A bright but windy day.
Thank you Lord that your spirit blows into our lives and our homes stirring us up, challenging, transforming us and waking us up.
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