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Jesus is My Stress Reliever

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When I went on Facebook this morning, the first post I saw on my newsfeed was a video by a pastor called Chad Gonzales. He wrote:  "Fear, anxiety, stress—it's all pride. The moment you get anxious, you're looking to YOURSELF to be your own God, provider, healer, protector. Humility is submission to God. Where is your consciousness right now?" As my flatmate had been talking about how stressed she was at work, I showed her the post.  I don't think she took it in as she was too busy preparing for work and soon left. I had the day off. Later when my flatmate returned from work, she showed me the gifts she had received from the kids in her class on their final day before they broke up for the summer holidays.  She even gave me some chocolates and flowers she had received. Later, she showed me  this onject a kid had given her. "It looks like a stress ball," I said. "I don't want it," she said.  "I'll have it. It looks like a fun toy to ...
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Plum Tree

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Last year,  the plum tree in our back garden produced so many delicious plums. We didn't know whether it was going to produce any this year. It's done it again. There is enough and to spare for humans, the local squirrels, the foxes (if they fancy some), and our feathered friends. Here is a bowl of plums ny flatmate picked up. She even shared some with our neighbour. They are delicious. We love and appreciate you, plum tree.  Thank you, God, for meeting all our needs. ❤️
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Never Give Up!

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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
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My Allegiance is to Christ

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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...
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Counterfeit vs the Real Thing

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...
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Travel Guide

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,...
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Toilet Rolls

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
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