TIMELESS BEINGS!

Philippians 3:13-14 NLT … But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

When the clock ticked over midnight and the new year came in, people all over the world were very focused on ‘time’! But I once heard someone say that when we were born again we became timeless beings!

They were reminding us we are eternal, because Jesus has given us His eternal life. We are no longer limited to ‘time’ world, we are citizens of heaven, with an eternal purpose which goes far beyond this life. Mind stretching thoughts!😊

When this time and space we are living in, presses in on us, and all we can see are the problems around us or our friends, we need to remember we belong to the One who is Eternal Life, to the One who wipes away our past and has promised us a future home in heaven where we shall be with Him forever. (John 14:1-3)

We’re reminded to keep pressing forward, to let go of the past, whether it was filled with triumphs or was dogged by failure, whether it brought us down or lifted us up. We need to stay focused on Jesus and His word because God says He has more glories to come, there is so much more ahead of us.😊 Let’s allow the Word of God to dictate our future, to open up new possibilities we’ve never even thought of yet, but our God has. 

Even if there are challenging days ahead God has called us to triumph, to be Overcomers, to a future and a hope, not to despair or defeat. So strengthen the weak knees, stand tall and remember who you really are if you belong to Jesus - an eternal, timeless being, made in the image of God, filled with His Holy Spirit, anointed and equipped to live in this day and age, this year, for such a time as this. You are a child of the Living God!😊

Whether it’s challenging or exciting, Lord help us live it for the glory of Your name and Your kingdom. Amen.

Happy, Blessed New Year Everybody! 😊x

GRACE FOR THE ROCKY ROADS

Hebrews 4:16 NIV Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.

I was making some ‘Rocky Road’ before Christmas and thought how life can feel like a rocky road sometimes, with hills to climb and some bumps along the way! But the Rocky Road I made is covered in yummy chocolate, it’s a treat in our house.😊

God wants us to know whatever rocky roads we have walked on this past year, or are going to walk in the coming year, they’re all covered, not by chocolate, but by His great and wonderful grace.😊 His grace is more than enough to cover every situation, to turn it around into something where we can see His hand at work, working it out for our ultimate good.

Zechariah 4:6-7 (NKJV) Zerubbabel was called to rebuild the temple and he was beset by opposition and problems, but he shouted ‘Grace, Grace’ to his mountain to bring it down, and we can do the same, because grace makes all the difference.

Whatever rocky road you might be walking on today shout Grace to it, shout God’s favour and blessing is on your life! His grace is more than enough for each and every day but God says to come to His throne of grace to ask for it. He wants us to ring His door bell and know that He will always welcome us in, always ready to give us what we need, but don’t forget to ask!😊

Jesus said ask, seek and knock! Are you needing to do some asking and receiving, some seeking and finding, some knocking again, and pushing some doors to see if they’re opening?

As this year draws to a close, we come with thankful hearts to our God and He is waiting for you and me to go and talk to Him, and to hear His good plans for our future. Why not do it now?😊

And on a personal note, thank you to all who have read my blog this past year and your kind comments and hope some of the thoughts have helped. I pray for a blessed New Year for us all as we look forward to another grace filled year with God leading us and guiding us. Love Jackie x