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Grateful Client

At the morning briefing, our duty manager told us there was going to be a birthday party in one of the function rooms. She warned us that the client is very demanding. When I checked my duty rota, I saw that  at some point, I was going to be hosting the children at the soft play area and  will be working at the function room. I knew all will be well as God is everywhere and He is in control. When the kids came in the soft play area, I had to make sure that the parents followed the rules of that area and it was all fine. Next, I moved to the function room. By then everyone was in the soft play area. I just had to ask the cleaner to tidy up the room. Later I heard the client speaking to the head of hospitality and thanking him for doing a great job. Before the client left, he also thanked me. During the debrief at the end of our shift, I told the duty manager what the client had said and how grateful he was. She was very happy to hear it. Thank you, God, for our client grat...
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God is Inexhaustible Energy

While I was working at this corporate event scanning visitors' badges, a colleague beside me told me she was feeling exhausted after her long shift the previous day. I told her it's my faith that keeps me going. "What faith is that?" she said. "I'm a Christian," I said. "So am I," she said. "Well then, the Bible teaches that the Joy of the Lord is our strength, remember?" "How does that help?" "That's why I don't feel tired," I said. "I can't see how Jesus is doing the scanning?" "Because the Lord lives in us, He is working through me and you." My colleague still didn't get it, so I left it as that. To make it even more simple, I believe there is One Creator God and I live and have my being in Him. Since He is all there is, then when I move it is He who is moving. How can I possibly feel tired when it is God doing the work? God is inexhaustible energy. I find the mome...
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Faith

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Four months ago, this plum tree, from our back garden, was not only flourishing, it was full of plums which we enjoyed. Today, it's bare. For me, this tree is a reminder that no matter how dire things appear, we must always have faith that right where there appears to be degeneration, there is new beginning and new life about to spring forth in its season. I have faith in God. ❤️ ---- Relevant Bible verses: "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen...By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible." Hebrews 11:1, 3
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There is Always Light Shining in Darkness

Although I was meant to start work at 2pm, I got up very early, had a meal and a shower. I planned to leave home around 12pm so I could arrive early and have time to look round the shops before I started work. While I was working on my laptop, I glanced at my phone and noticed a call coming through from my agency.  (I had the phone on mute so God must have inspired me to glance at it right at that moment). My agency asked if it was possible for me to go in early as someone was off sick. I said I'd probably be able to arrive around 11.45am. I got the bus to the nearest tube station. There was already a train on the platform, which was packed full. When I walked down, I managed to find a seat. Soon an announcement came on that there had been a "passenger incident" on the line (a euphemism used when a passenger jumps in front of a train). They said the train was being held on the platforn until further notice. We were advised to use alternative routes to our destinations. ...
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Doing Things His Way

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 In the Bible, born-again  Christians are asked to present their bodies to God as a living sacrifice. (Romans 12: 1) What does that mean in daily living? It got me thinking of a Star Trek episode and I decided to watch it again. In the episode called "The Nth Degree", after Lt Barclay, who is usually very shy and lacks confidence, is knocked out by an alien probe, he suddenly becomes super-intelligent. With his newfound intelligence, he becomes super-arrogant. It turns out Barclay has been possessed by these advanced alien race called the Cytherians, who  have reprogrammed Barclay so he could bring the ship to their universe in order to exchange information. After the Cytherians release Barclay, he goes back to being his normal self, though he discovers he has been left with the ability to play chess. While I found the idea of being given super-intelligence interesting, I believe God doesn't operate in that manner. All born-again Christians have got the Holy Spirit living...
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Joy Gives Me Strength

The work I do involves not only long hours on my feet, I am constantly in motion.  As I am no longer a spring chicken, I am constantly thanking God for giving me His strength. At one point, I reminded myself that I am full of the Joy of the Lord. I noticed I was almost running up the stairs, which I haven't done in a long time. I felt like I was in my 20s when I used to run up and down stairs. The Bible teaches us that our thoughts and emotions  affect our bodies. Joy, which is an aspect of the fruit of the Spirit, definitely gives me spring chicken energy. 😀 The joy of the Lord is my strength. ❤️ ---- Relevant Bible verses: "A sound heart is life to the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones." Proverbs 14: 30 "A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance, but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken." Proverbs 15: 13 "A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones." Proverbs 17: 22 "For as he thinks in his heart,...
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Choosing the Right Gifts

While I was thinking of what to get my friend for her birthday, I went into this store. I found the perfect card for her, which I knew she would find funny.  I decided to also get her a chocolate cake. As I was going through the confectionery section, I decided to get a box of chocolates for my flatmate. I had the idea to get her a box of Marzipans for a change. At another store, I decided to buy my birthday friend a bottle of wine as I know she likes wine.  However, as I'm not a wine connoisseur,  I was overwhelmed by their selection. I asked a member of staff, who was their resident wine expert, for ideas. I said I was looking for something sweet. She asked if I liked Rosé wine and I said yes, but I didn't know which one to get. She picked a bottle of Rosé and handed it to me. I thanked her for her help. Later when I gave my flatmate the box of Marzipans, she was overjoyed and said she loved Marzipans. I told her I wasn't aware she liked them as I usually buy her cho...
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