A month later...I post lol

Matthew 5:1-9 - Now when [Jesus] saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them, saying: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God."

If the Devil were to write his Beatitudes, they would probably go something like this:
Blessed are those who are too tired, too busy, too distracted to spend an hour once a week with their fellow Christians in church -- they are my best workers.
Blessed are those Christians who wait to be asked and expect to be thanked -- I can use them.
Blessed are the touchy; with a bit of luck they may stop going to church -- they are my missionaries.
Blessed are those who are very religious but get on everyone's nerves -- they are mine forever.
Blessed are the troublemakers -- they shall be called my children.
Blessed are those who have no time to pray -- they are easy prey for me.
Blessed are the gossips, for they are my secret agents.
Blessed are those critical of church leadership, for they shall inherit a place with me in my fate.
Blessed are the complainers -- I'm all ears for them.
Blessed are you when you read this and think it is about other people and not yourself -- I've got you.


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I heard this at a woman's conference, I thought how true and how awesome that we have a God that loves us and wants to bless us!  There is an enemy out there that is willing to steal that away and all costs! Get Wise to it!

WATCH THIS SPACE

I have been inspired once again to add to this blog so watch this space!

A txt I sent to a friend- you know who you are!

I remember being 15 years old up the front of the church getting prayer. The lady prayed that I would have a really special friend who I could always trust and count on. I can't remember what else she prayed for but as the scripture goes- he gives us far abundantly more that than we could ever ask or think. That's you! Your the friend I asked God for 13 years ago xx so blessed right now! I love how God is so faithful at answering prayer!

If you have time, WATCH THIS- I really liked it.  I was reminded about why I got baptised-

which was when I was 12.

Exerpt from an assignment journal

"Thank God he has placed me in a situation and I am able to deal with things that have hold me back. I didn’t go up for healing on Sunday but I have been set free and released from thoughts that have held my mind captive for a really long time.  I’ve always said I love God but it’s been the mindless type where you know you love him and you say it but it was habitual without feeling and no back bone to it.  I’ve always had faith in God but it’s been based on a value and mindset instilled in me since I was young and a genuine willingness and desire to serve him. I actually feel an enormous gratitude and affection towards God now. This is the most amazing feeling I’ve ever felt. Its real and I can now base my faith on something I can physically understand. I love him and he loves me."

It's funny reading back on things and remembering stuff- Wow God you've brought me such a long way

Its a good feeling when you feel like you've accomplished much! today I set up the facebook page for Napier youth and its in the true words of our youth "SICK" actually maybe that word hasn't quite arrived yet...  Anyway I think at the beginning of the year I tried to set it up but the format of facebook had changed and I didn't get it and well truth be told- none of the youth really wanted to be my friend lol
But it's finally done and we have a relevent tool to get information out!

So Im kinda excited! when I relised all our youth had the day off I thought how cool it would be to take them to the beach for the day.
Funny though because at the start of the night I wasn't really looking forward to going that much.
I really hold on to the value and philosophy of "it only takes 1 idea" and its true for me, occasionally I feel dejected and frustrated with some things - then I get an idea and I'm away again! Actually true for the whole world- this world has been shaped and moulded with the thoughts of people. And actually initially with 1 big massive idea from God-  I love how God gives me the ideas that give me the motovation to keep going!