Hope For Today

Dear Friends, A few months ago our son, Josh, had some important decisions to make. He was coming to the end of his A Levels and was offered work as an apprenticeship in Accounting.  It was just what he wanted to do. The offer was a good one and it was with a company he liked. At the same time he was offered work in a church as an intern. It came out of the blue, but again was something he was interested in. Now what was he supposed to do?  He wanted to do what God had planned for him, he just wasn't sure what that was. God makes us a promise in Psalm 32:8   " I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go;  I will counsel you [who are willing to learn] with My eye upon you."  (AMP) As his Mum there was part of me that wanted to tell him what was best for him, but this wouldn't have been right. It was not my decision to make. It was for him to decide. Jason and I told him that we would support him in whatever he decided and we would be there t...

Dear Friends, Some people may see a season of change as a frightening challenge whilst others see it as a challenging adventure. Are you facing a new season right now?  Perhaps your son or daughter has left for university and you are facing "empty nest syndrome", or you're learning how to parent a newborn baby (or house training a new puppy in my case!), or coping with health issues, a change in your employment, a new stage in your education, or changes at church etc. In the Bible, Joshua faced a new season when God called him to step up from being Moses' assistant to become the leader of God's people.  A huge task lay before him and he had some big sandals to fill! Going into a new season can be scary.  We can assume Joshua was fearful because God says to him: " This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged . For the  Lord  your God is with you wherever you go.”  Joshua 1:9 (NLT) Joshua may have been afraid...