Last week I just wanted to burst with Joy!

..with Joy!

So this is just something i shared on my church blog and wanted to share here too as I haven't blogged for a while!



I have to tell you, I have never quite experienced so much joy like, ever in my whole life!!! I felt like I could have burst. This beam of a smile just kept appearing on my face, and what I can only describe as waves of joy, feelings of happiness and excitement, just kept on overwhelming me....and it is just THE most amazing and incredible experience - because I actually couldn't help it! I really couldn't and wow!
I am so thankful to God, because it was just like WOW!

I am learning so much more since I actually decided to do something about my hang out times with God...reading and praying and.... I'm understanding things more, songs are beginning to mean so much more...and it's just so cool!!!
Is that cool? YES!!!! (hehe!)

An incredible week, the end of one chapter (finishing uni) and the beginning of a new one!

..and it is so true - the JOY of the Lord IS our strength!

Amen!

Coffee Church

Coffee Church has begun - a new and exciting venture! Costa and Starbucks!
Wehey!
We will see what happens!

I love this song!

I'm trading my sorrow
I'm trading my shame
I'm laying it down
For the joy of the Lord!

I'm trading my sickness
I'm trading my pain
I'm laying it down
For the joy of the Lord

I am pressed but not crushed
Persecuted not a abandoned
Struck down but not destroyed
I am blessed beyond the curse
For his promise will endure
And his Joy is gonna be my strength

Though the sorrow may last for the night
Joy comes in the morning!

Yes Lord, Amen!

Blessings - calm in the storm

I just want to speak a word of encouragement.

I haven't had the best of weeks this week. I am thankful for things, but there are some low points and challenging points to this week.

Today I have felt quite low and sad....but in the midst of that, there comes blessing - in the form of a nice little surprises...which bless you, that keep you going and reminds you that life is not always bad...good things can come...and sometimes from places you don't expect!

It doesn't mean that the other stuff, the low points go away - but it just helps bring perspective to life, a little ray of hope - a line to hang onto, that if you hold on - all will be ok in the end....and to get through it - one needs to learn to lean on the strength of Christ and not on oneself - because you wouldn't get anywhere otherwise.

And most importantly to remember...a friend of mine said to me yesterday:
Remember you are a much loved child of God, who loves you unconditionally and cares about you and takes delight in you.
:-)

Coffee Church?

Costa's have opened up their doors to church!
We may be headed in a new and exciting direction as a church.
Costa means coastlands...how funny!
It's a good idea, but is it a God idea?
Praying.

WAKE UP
RISE UP

"But each day the Lord pours his unfailing love upon me, and through each night I sing songs, praying to God who gives me life" Psalm 42v8

The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring" Isaiah 58v11

"I know the plans I have for you" Jeremiah 29v11

Child-like faith

ASK

Believe He Can

Is the gospel my life...is it in me...that it just can't help but come out??? Can't keep it inside!
"But if i say I'll never mention the Lord or speak in his name, his word burns in my heart like a fire. It's like a fire in my bones! I am worn out trying to hold it in! I can't do it!" Jeremiah 20v9

Your Words Are Life

WORSHIP

Love the Lord with ALL your heart.

HOPE

REJOICE
JOY OF THE LORD
ALWAYS

"Wake up Joy is here!"

"I need your help, I put my hope in your Word."

Dreams rooted in Christ

'Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying "this is the way walk in it" ' Isaiah 30v21

Hungry for God?

Passion?

TRANSFORMATION

Sing a new song.

Getting back to the basics - prayer and reading the Word!

YOUR LOVE IS BETTER THAN LIFE!

Words: Flower - blooming. More of God's love. Shine like the stars.

SHINE!

She said "Yes"

"Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also" Matt 6v21

Words: Boldness. Understand more of God.

Feeling of frustration with myself and who I am.

God's timing!

Singleness is a GIFT!!!

"But letting the spirit control your mind leads to life and peace" Romans 8v6

What happens to a well-watered garden? Plants grow. Flowers blossom and bloom. Given nourishment, food. Stay healthy. Water softens soil. Fresh. Sometimes you need to cut things away. Tidy it up.
Seasons!

Connecting with your culture.

Hope can set you free!

Army. Battle. Victory.
Preparation
Soldiers for Christ

"Love the Lord with all your heart, mind, soul and strength."

Encouragement

Light in darkness

The songs are in your eyes, I see them when you smile
=)

I am beautiful!

I called - you answered!
Singing in trouble.

Let It Shine!

We are still in process

Salt and light

One Church

Search for God like you have lost your keys. Seek first the Kingdom of God

Trust God

There is more to come!

We are on a journey

Lukewarm?

I am significant

Die to Self

Choosing to the thankful

I am special.

Glimpses

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Aslan on the move.

Change

Running the race.

Eternity

Standing on the highest hill with a sense of wonder. You can see everything was made in God. Head back down the roadside and give thanks for it all.

Awakening

Words: Multiplying. The singer. More people like me, wouldn't that be great - (Significance)

Chewing Gum!

What I once thought was valuable I consider worthless.

Character

Spirit is willing but flesh is weak

Arise Shine Your Light Has Come

When you're in love, you want to sing a song.

Faith not feeling.

Renewal of mind.

Butterfly

Working for God or with God?

Where am I with God. Is He my friend?

Don't lose first love!

Gideon

Where is my focus?

I am a disciple. Discipline my life.

Build each other. Love builds. Strength.

"This is your time, this is your dance, live every moment, leave nothing to chance."

Thank you Lord

I wanted to blog, with a few words of thanks, to God, as I realise I have so much to be thankful for.

Thank you God for rescuing me

Thank you God that You are a healer, of hearts, minds and relationships

Thank you God that You love me

Thank you God that You are doing something in my life right now, and that You don't give up on me

Thank you God that everyday I CAN start again, afresh and anew

Thank you God that You have blessed the house that I am living in right now

Thank you God that I have wonderful friends in Christ!

Thank you God for my family!

Thank you God for church!

Thank you God for coffee! 

Thank you God that when we call - You answer!

Thank you God for testimonies!

Thank you God for Sunrises and Sunsets =D

I just want to thank you for what you have done in my life so far!

Thank you God for always being there when I have needed you, and helping me get through struggles, pain, shame.

Thank you God, that from when I was a child, Your hand was upon my life.

Thank you God that I can find forgiveness in You.

Thank you for the hope that I have in You!

I called You answered

And You came to my rescue and I
I wanna be where You are

In my life be lifted high
In our world be lifted high
In our love be lifted high