Walking with God

So I applied to work as a volunteer at this organisation. As part of the application process, the organisation has to do stringent background checks and get character references. They also need me to prove my identity with the required official documents such as passport, birth certificate etc. This process reminds me of what Jesus taught His followers about the two births. The first birth is of the flesh. That birth occurs when you come out of your earthly mother's womb.  You are then given documents that prove where and when you were born. Your flesh identity is based on your nationality, gender, cultural and genetic heritage, etc.  The second birth is of the Spirit. That birth occurs when you receive Jesus as your Lord and Saviour.  Your spiritual identity is Christian, son/daughter of God and citizen of the Kingdom of God. Back to the application process. Just like an actor playing a character is not his character, I know that my flesh identity is not my identity....

I saw this post and photo below on a Facebook page called "Now I've Seen Everything.  I think it's so true. Jesus, the Greatest Friend I have, shows compassion/mercy first and then teaches truth.  Otherwise, He wouldn't have performed the many miracles that He did.   The Holy Spirit is my other Great Friend and He is just like Jesus. ❤️ ----- Relevant Bible verses: "And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.”"  John 8: 11 "If you love Me, keep My commandments. And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you. I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you." John 14: 15-18 "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things ...

Before my flatmate went away on holidays with her daughter, she told me they would be returning the following Friday. I decided to do the household chores on the Thursday, which was my day off.   On Tuesday, which was also my day off, I had a thought to do the chores, but I thought, nah I'll do it on my next day off on Thursday  The thought encouraged me to do it now.  I then received a text from my flatmate to let me know she and her daughter were flying back to the UK on Wednesday and she might be back at home either on Wednesday evening or Thursday. Aha, so that's why I was thinking of doing the cleaning now.  I believe those persistent thoughts were coming from the all knowing Mind of Christ in me. I ended up emptying the bins and hoovering the entire flat. I was back at work on Wednesday.  My flatmate returned from her holidays on Wednesday evening to a clean flat and empty bins. Thank you, God. ❤️ ---- Relevant Bible verses: "For “who has known the mi...

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. 😀