Be Still

I sit to write what is on my heart, yet the words won't come. Enough to say that it was a day filled with emotion, heartbreak, frustration and stress, after dinner we headed to the Broadwater for some air and a stroll, hoping to clear our heads and gain some perspective on the events of the day.

The evening was calm, not even a breeze to disturb the surface of the water. It reflected clear, mirror images of the lights on the house boats moored nearby, as the tide came in the light reflections extended like shards of fire upon the surface of the water. We strolled then sat on a bench for a while, awed by the peace and stillness that surrounded us.

The words "Be still and know that I am God" from Psalm 46 v 10 came to mind, and I was reminded of the importance of that. Without stillness I am unable to hear God speak to me through his Word. I am one who likes to make the most of moments, doing things that I enjoy, listening to music, knitting, reading, writing (when I can see!)I have no trouble keeping busy, but that is the problem, whilst I enjoy doing all these things I deprive myself of that precious stillness that I need to pursue my relationship with God. I drown Him out. I am the loser in this situation,even as a proficient, multi-tasking woman, it's hard to listen to someone while one's hands are busy!

Other lights were evident shining in the darkness last night, red and green navigation lights, blinking there to guide 'boaties' through the safe channels, thus avoiding the hidden sandbars and other hazards below the surface of the water. This caused me to think of the guidance that God has provided for us in His Word, to guide us from danger and give us wisdom to help us as we live our lives here on the earth. Just as the 'boaties' would be foolish to ignore the navigation lights, we are foolish if we ignore God's guidance. The lights continue to blink their warnings and God's word is ever present for us.

I don't know about you, but I need all the expert help I can get in order to safely navigate through the ever present hazards and challenges in my life. The world is forever moving the goal posts, I need help that I can depend on, unchanging, dependable, reliable and true.

I returned home refreshed in my thinking and comforted by God's presence. Let me recommend this book to you - The Bible - have a read and surprise yourself with what you find inside the cover - timeless wisdom.

Happy reading

Simply Susan

The Good News Of Easter

Having been privileged to have cataract surgery and an intra ocular lens implanted into my right eye this Easter week, I am reminded, by the astonishing miracle of improvement to my vision, of the other miracle that happened to me almost thirty years ago. This was when the truth of the Easter message penetrated my understanding and my life was forever changed.
I finally understood the fact that Jesus is the Son of God, that He gave His life on the cross, was buried and was raised by the power of God, all this to offer me the opportunity for a restored relationship with God the Father, that was ruined, severed by Adam and Eve many years ago, a state inherited by each and every one of us born since then.
What a sacrifice! What a price paid!
The gospel of John states in chapter three verse sixteen, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whosoever believeth in Him, should not perish but have everlasting life."
This offer is for one and all. For each of us to realize that we need forgiveness and the peace and joy that a restored relationship with God brings.

This Easter time please consider this question - What will you do with Jesus?
Life is uncertain, death is inevitable. This question needs to be considered before it's too late.

Make this Easter a memorable one for the right reason. This time is more than a welcome clutch of public holidays, just for our pleasure, to eat fish on Good Friday and consume hot cross buns and Easter Eggs. We have time away from our routines to think.

The cross on the buns reminds us of the cross on which Jesus died, the hollow in the chocolate egg reminds us that the tomb in which Jesus was placed is empty.

He is risen!

Happy Easter
Simply Susan