Walking with God

On my way to work, I thought of a work colleague I haven't seen in ages and wondered how she was. Later at work, I saw her. After exchanging hugs, I asked her where she'd been. She said she was on tour with her band. I asked her what genre of music she performs and she said it was eclectic. Although I'd never heard any of my colleague's songs, I  immediately thought of this singer called Sade and asked if her song was like Sade's.  My colleague said that artist was her hero and inspires her.  She said she would love to sing like her. I told my colleague what my favourite song of that artist was and she said she also loved that song. How did I know what type of song my colleague was into? I have no idea, but I know Someone living inside of me who does - the Holy Spirit.  He reveals things to me. Thank you, Holy Spirit, for being my constant inspiration.❤️  ---- Relevant Bible verses: "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will...

A few days ago, I asked a friend if he fancied going for a walk with me. He instantly agreed and we arranged to meet up at his house and go from there. When I checked the weather forecast, I saw it was going to be another hot day and I didn't fancy being out in the heat. I've also been getting heat rash and insect bites, even though I now carry an insect repellant with me. I had to give myself a good talking to. I can't let the heat and insects steal my joy! God has not given me a spirit of fear. His love casts out fear. Today, I met my friend at the agreed time, but I persuaded him to go to a park which has lots of shade. I didn't even use the insect repellant and I was fine. My friend and I had a lovely time. Thank you, God, for the lovely day out.❤️ ----- Relevant Bible verses: "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1: 7 "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fea...

I hear there is a new beauty trend called "ghost lashes" where you don't wear mascara on your eye lashes. I don't wear mascara, but I use eyeliner to create the illusion of wearing mascara.  I always knew I would set a trend one day. 😀

A year ago, when this stray cat I call Loudmouth (because of his loud miaow) kept coming round, I prayed for God to find him a home.  Instead, God touched my flatmate's heart and she started feeding him. Now every morning, he comes round to be watered and fed. At first, my flatmate's cat, Zeus, did not like her giving attention to the stray, so she was very careful to feed Loudmouth outside. Eventually, Zeus accepted his stray "brother" as long as he stays outside.  As my flatmate's currently away, I've been feeding Loudmouth. Thank you, God, for always making a way to meet the need Your way. ❤️ ----- Relevant Bible verse: “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways, And My thoughts than your thoughts." Isaiah 55: 9 Photo of the two cats having breakfast

Before I started work, I went to my favourite food store at this shopping centre to buy a croissant and some fruit juice.  While I was sitting on this bench enjoying the croissant, this man approached me. He showed me a credit card and asked if I had dropped it. I told him it wasn't mine and suggested that he handed it to security. I then thanked him for his kindness. What a lovely way to start my day. That man's love was more delicious than the croissant and fruit juice.  Thank you, Lord, for showing me how to love your neighbour as yourself. ❤️ ------ Relevant Bible verses: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Matthew 22: 39 "Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law." Romans 13:10

In the Bible, Jesus said to His disciples "you are the light of the world" (Matthew 5: 14). This means all of His disciples and believers - in the past, present and future - are to shine His Light wherever they are. In other words, they are to represent Jesus right here on earth. How does this work in practice? Shining Christ's light takes many forms. It could be speaking to someone on the bus, praying for someone, helping someone in need, complimenting someone, making someone smile  etc. Here are two examples I experienced recently. My flatmate is very good friends with one of the elderly neighbours. She usually pops round to help her with chores. On one of my days off, my flatmate came home early from work and went to visit our neighbour. After a while, she returned and asked if I could assist with an emergency with the neighbour. At first, I was reluctant to go with her as I wasn't properly dressed and had no makeup on, but she managed to persuade me to leave my eg...