The Constant Month of Adventure and more...

Ann here!

This month the team is going to be writing about how we grow our faith, sharing experiences of things we have had. So, it’s my turn.

One of the things I do deliberately to keep my faith alive is keep an ongoing record of every single thing I sense God do for me.

Practically, it looks like this:

At the end of every month, I spend about 3 hours looking back over the month, re-reading my journal, and recording in a Word document what God did. I literally number the lines 1 to 30 or 31, and fill things in day by day. If there was anything I felt God say to me on a particular day, I write it down. I also write down any events that seem noteworthy.

I then sit with that list and chat to God about it. I say, ‘What are the themes here?’

It is a very enjoyable thing to do, and as soon as the end of the month rolls round I almost can’t wait to make this list! In fact, I did it today: With it being the end of May (at the time of writing) I looked back on May with God. It’s like I rub my hands together in glee and say to God, “Ok, let’s chat about what happened this month!”

Because I do this, I am paying attention to God’s voice in my life. And I think he responds to that. He knows I’m going to listen and take it seriously.

So what happened in May?

So many things! But perhaps my favorite was this:

I think an angel came up to me on the street and gave me a word from the Lord!! And, my friends, that is only the second time in my life that I’ve ever thought ‘Was that an angel?’

So how cool was that? See, there are always new and exciting adventures to be had with God. And it got me thinking about angels. That’s the point of these experiences, they get us thinking.

By the way, don’t you love stories about angels? Many of us have had some experience or other where we’ve thought, ‘hang on, was that an angel?’

My friends, I will tell the angel story next time I write. But for now… Let’s chat in the comments:

How do you keep your own faith alive? Do you have a particular strategy or routine where you remind yourself of God’s acts in your life?

Loads of love

Ann

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As we step into summer months in the northern hemisphere, I hope you find yourself seated poolside or on a beach or even in a comfy chair and have time to read a book. I have several great suggestions, if you need some. GRIN (click here).

In the month of June, the writers here at SUM are going to share our experiences to encourage and grow your faith. Our “Church without Walls’ has always been about practical faith. So, let’s hear about how faith and the interactions with God work out in real life.

I sure hope you were able to watch Barb’s video on Monday because THAT IS THE REAL DEAL.

Last week, on a particular day, I can’t remember which, I was busy running around working through my normal routine. I was rushing from one project to the next to keep up with my schedule. I had sat and read my Bible and scribbled a couple of lines of prayer in my journal that morning. Then I sprinted off for a walk in order to be back and ready for a morning prayer session.

The walks around here in May are beautiful. But I rushed through it and as I returned and charged up the steps into my backyard to enter the house, I stepped into the backyard and turned toward the back door. Suddenly I hear, ding, dong, ding.

The large wind chimes that are affixed to the oak tree which overhangs our patio, chimed, three-short-chimes. I stopped in my tracks.

Why?

Because I heard this in the three chimes, “I LOVE YOU.” Ding, dong, ding.

I swung around immediately and threw my arms straight up in the air. I looked around. No wind. Nothing. Nada. The smaller wind chime next to our larger chime didn’t move. Three little chimes.

This interruption to my busy day was the Lord reminding me He is with me and to slow down and notice Him. I was overwhelmed by His love in the moment. I worshiped Him standing there with my arms in the air, looking at a now, very still, wind chime.

That moment was the most important moment of my entire day. My friend, God is speaking. Are you listening? Let Him love you in your busy, your messy, your tired. He’s good like that.

How is God loving you this week? See you in the comments. Blessings and I say to you, ding, dong, ding. Love you. Lynn

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Hello and welcome to What I Know For Sure with Barb Twigg

I wasn’t lost, just on the wrong path

 

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Hello SUMite Nation.

Summer is upon us. Have a fabulous Memorial Day in the State. Today, we are going to wrap up our posts regarding personality disorders and healthy relationships.

What is a personality disorder?

A personality disorder is a mental health condition that involves long-lasting, all-encompassing, disruptive patterns of thinking, behavior, mood and relating to others. These patterns cause a person significant distress and/or impair their ability to function.

To read more specifics about disorders as classified by Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. (Click here. Clevland Clinic.) It’s interesting

Through my prayer ministry I’ve worked with people who are struggling with one or more of these disorders. All of us have had to deal with our own personality traits. Family of origin is where these originate.

BUT, this is what I know to be true. Jesus can heal people. I bear witness and know people who have recovered from SRA (Satanic Ritual Abuse) Shattering of the soul, Schizophrenia, Narcissism and all the rest.

JESUS HEALS. JESUS SAVES. JESUS DELIVERS.

The key is to become whole yourself. Do the hard work. And believe me IT IS HARD! It takes a long time. But I am living proof Jesus can truly change a person. And I be you have changed also.

Don’t ever stop praying for those in your family. Study and learn more about what your spouse and family deal with. The more you understand, the greater your compassion and patience.

Next month we are going to share some real-life experiences in how faith has changed our lives for the better. If you have a story, share it with me. Email me.

March on Warriors! We win!

Glory to God!

Blessings and hugs, Lynn

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Ann here!

My friends, I am currently in England, visiting my Mum. Here’s a picture of us, taken today …

I feel today that I want to honor my lovely mum for her strength of faith.

She became a Christian when she was about 19 or 20, having grown up in a home that was churchgoing but not overtly Christian. I was born to her just after that time. And in all the years since, I have never seen her waver in her faith.

My memory of her as a child is of her waking up before the crack of dawn every morning and sitting in her robe with God in the living room, her Bible and notepad in her hands.

… Year in, year out.

Now, when I visit her in England our favorite thing to do together is go to her church. I’ve come to know her church friends, and I love sitting side by side with her with our Bibles open, and later talking about the sermon as we drive home.

She and I are a super-strong pair in our family. We are the two women of the family, and we are a praying pair who care for our close ones.

So yes, I just thought I’d share that nice part of my life with you today.

Did you have a praying mum? Or are you the first praying mum in your family?

Much love

Ann

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