Walking with God

I love taking photos of trees. Almost a month ago, this tree was almost bare. Look at it now.  It doesn't  even seem to have been affected by the prolonged heatwave we've been experiencing recently.  We can learn a lot from trees. They don't know how to give up. Thank you, God, for giving us trees. ❤️ ---- Relevant Bible verse: "And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart." Galatians 6: 9

I find it interesting how professional footballers have two teams they play for: the team they've signed a contract for, which is usually the top football teams in the world; and for their country. In international football matches, team members end up playing against each other as their allegiance is to their country. For instance, Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham currently play for the Spanish team, Real Madrid, and obviously live in Spain on a temporary basis.  However, when it comes to the World Cup,  Mbappe is playing for France and Bellingham is playing for England.   In the same respect, as Christians, God has chosen  the nations that we all live in. While I am based in the UK, work in the UK and support the UK, I never forget that my allegiance is to Christ and my citizenship is in Heaven.   I am a Christian playing for the British team. ❤️ ---- Relevant Bible verses: “God, who made the world and everything in it, since He is Lord of heaven an...

At work, I noticed a colleague was wearing these smart black trainers that looked like shoes. They actually reminded me of what my shoes/trainers looked like when they were brand new. "I like your shoes, they look very smart," I said. "Are they Sxxx?" "No, they're Txxx," she said. "Are they comfortable?" "I was hoping they would be, but after a few hours of wearing thm, they are really uncomfortable." "How much did you pay for them?" I said. "£8." I burst out laughing. "No wonder, they're so uncomfortable. Mine were £80 and they feel like walking on air. It's worth investing in a pair." "I used to have your brand and I wore them for years. I'm going to buy another pair," she said. The conversation with my work colleague got me thinking about counterfeit teachers. The Bible warns believers to be wary of false Christs, false prophets, false teachers and false doctrines.  I believe th...

As Christians, we are aware this is a fallen world where the devil is constantly creating chaos. However, every single born again Christian has the Holy Spirit living inside of them, who is their guide and teacher. He navigates us through our daily affairs. For instance, I planned to travel to work via a certain route.  When I woke up this morning, I started browsing this online newspaper. I then realised, I hadn't done my prayers and spent time with the Lord.  I thought, "Sorry, Lord, you know You are my number one." As I continued browsing,  I noticed a headline about a fire at a train station.  I discovered the station was in London which meant the train route I had planned to use was bound to be affected. Whern I checked the transport website, it confirmed that was the case and I was going to have to leave earlier than planned and use an alternative route. I believe it was the Holy Spirit who had inspired me to look at the online newspaper.  Thank you, Lord,...

As I'd almost run out of toilet rolls, I was thinking whether to get some at the supermarket near work or wait till I come home and then buy some at our local supermarket.  Decisions, decisions. After my flatmate returned from her shopping, she told me she had bought me some toilet rolls. As she could see I was running low, she bought a huge packet of my preferred brand to share with me. Thank you, God, for meeting that need. ❤️ ---- Relevant Bible verse: "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Philippians 4: 19

The Bible teaches believers that we become what we think. (Proverbs 23: 7) I have noticed that whatever thoughts I am preoccupied with not only affect my behaviour, they influence my environment.  Here are a few examples, which happened a few days ago. Every morning, I check my Facebook memories to see what I was up to. On this particular morning, a post I had written from 2017 stood out: "If one size fitted all, everyone would be a size 7. Let us appreciate our uniqueness." An hour later, while I was on the tube on my way to work, I sat in front of this young man who looked like he was in his thirties. At one point, our eyes locked and he smiled. I smiled back and quickly looked away as I didn't want to encourage him. I then glanced at the advert above the man in front of me and noticed it read:  "Prolonged eye contact getting a bit much? You're not the only one."   The words made me chuckle. (The advert was for some therapy). I took a photo of it.  I made ...