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Food for Thought

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While I was walking home with some food I had bought, I thought I'd store some in the freezer that I can have on my next two days off. I then thought about the pasta cheese salad. I could have it when I get home or save it and have it for lunch tomorrow at work. Then I thought, why am I taking so much thought about food. Jesus has taught us that we shouldn't worry about what to eat or drink as our Father God will always provide. Tomorrow will take care of itself. (Matthew 6:25-34) I stopped thinking about it. The moment I got home, my flatmate told me she had just cooked some roast chicken with potatoes. She had leftovers if I fancied some.   Yes, please! Within a few minutes I was sitting at the dining table enjoying the meal.8 Thank you, God. ❤️ I will take the pasta cheese salad to work and have  it for lunch tomorrow. 😊 ----- Related Bible verses: “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, wha...
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Staying in Your Lane

Before Jesus ascended into heaven, He asked Peter three times if He loved Him  Jesus then told Peter:  "Feed My sheep."  (John 21: 15-19) That was Jesus's unique mission for Peter. Peter then asked Jesus about His beloved disciple, John.   "Jesus said to him, 'If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me.'" John 21: 22 In other words, Jesus was saying to Peter that he was to focus on his own mission instead of concerning himself about what others are doing. That is a very important lesson for all of Jesus's disciples. Each of us has been given a unique mission. In other words, God has a plan for each of us and we must stay in our own lane. We must never compare our mission to another's mission.  What all believers in Christ have in common is we all follow Christ and we love and support each other. I am walking in my own unique lane in Christ. ❤️ ----- Relevant Bible verse: "For I know the plans I have for you,” de...
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Making Room for Christ

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As I was finishing work early, I decided I was going to attend a church I've been going to in central London. When I got off at the wrong tube station, I wondered whether I should attend the church close by, but I was inspired to get back on the tube to the church I had in mind. As I still had about half an hour before the service started, I thought I'd get something to eat in the church's cafe, but the cafe was closed. So I went in the church and got a programme from the steward. It was then I realised it was the Advent Carol Service and the topic was "Making Room for Christ."   I sat at the back.  There were two women sitting next to me. After a few minutes, both women got up to leave and said they would come back later. This woman on the far side came and sat next to me and said she was going to keep me company. While we waited for the service to start, we shared our experiences. Later when the Reverend preached, he touched on what my companion was going throug...
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Amazing God

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A month ago, I went for a long walk with a friend by the River Thames. She wanted to show me an area of London I'd never been to before called St Katherine's Dock. On the way, I took a photo of this ship called HMS Belfast. Today I was working at this mudlarkimg exhibition about treasures that people find on the banks of the Thames.  A visitor came over to me and said, "I want to show you something." She took me to this photo of the Thames and pointed to this ship in the background.  "Do you know what that ship is?" she said. "No." "It's the HMS Belfast. I am one of the guides and we do tours there." She told me my pass could gain me free entry if I was interested. I told her I didn't think my temporary pass would work, but I thanked her for sharing the information. I also showed her a photo I had taken of the same ship. Thank you, God! You never cease to amaze me!  ❤️ ----- Relevant Bible verse: "Call to Me, and ...
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Satellite Navigation

When a car's Satellite Navigation or satnav  is switched on, it is constanty guiding the driver to their destination. If the driver misses a turning, the satnav instantly adjusts and provides an alternative route. I have observed the Holy Spirit works in a similar way to a Satellite Navigation when He is "switched on."  By this I mean, I have to ask Him to take control of my will, mind and body. Here's one example As I was walking down this road, I noticed this young woman walking towards me.  She was so engrossed in her phone she didn't see me. I had to quickly swerve to avoid bumping into her. Just as I was about to tell her to watch where she was going, that thought was instantly replaced by, "I  can only bump into someone when I am not watching where I'm going," which made me chuckle. I was reminded of what Jesus teaches in the Gospel. "And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not consider the plank in your own eye...
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Brazilian Gig

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A friend invited me to see this Brazillian band called Monobloco. When we arrived at the venue, the stall was already packed full. We noticed majority of the audience were Brazilian and a lot younger than us and we joked that they could be our kids. (My friend is in his mid-60s and I'm five years behind him). Although neither of us can speak or understand Portuguese, we could both understand rhythm. (My friend is a musician). I also found the joy from the audience very infectious.  Later, I looked up and saw people dancing upstairs. My friend suggested that we go to the balcony and see what the view was like from there. It turned out to be better up there.  We remained in the balcony until the end of the gig and made a quick exit before the crowd. Thank you, God, for the wonderful Brazilian gig.  I loved it! ❤️ Photo and clips from the gig.
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What happened to Silentó?

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I've been wondering what happened to Silentó, the rapper/singer who made huge waves ten years ago with his dance video "Watch Me", which encouraged millions of people to dance. When I looked him up, I was sorry to discover that he has been incarcerated for the voluntary manslaughter of his cousin. He was sentenced to 30 years this year. Apparently, he also had some mental health issues.  I can just imagine what it must have been like becoming an instant worldwide celebrity at 17.  It must really do your head in if you're not ready for that kind of attention. I pray God's mercy on him.  May the Lord save and heal him. May he be transformed into a new creature in Christ. May God also bless the victim's family and loved ones with His grace and peace.  Peace to all! ❤️ Here's the video.
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