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December 11, 2017August 16, 2018 ~ Tessa

It’s been so long! Probably the longest I’ve gone without posting since I started the blog but I am ready to get back into it. Here are just a few photos from our trip to Takaka a week ago for our friends’ wedding. We went down on a chartered flight and it was so much fun!

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I finally got around to writing part two of ‘Waiting with patience’ on my blog! The link is in my bio if you want to have a read, otherwise here is a little snippet: ⁣ ⁣ We need to remember that God’s timeline is different to ours. God sees beyond this current life and we should try and do that too. While it may seem like we have been waiting a really long time for something, it doesn’t take long for things to change. God can make things happen in an instant. Like my Dad said to me once, “You never know what’s just around the corner”, and from 1 Corinthians 15:52 we know that when Christ returns, it’s only going to take the “twinkling of an eye” for everything to change.

If you have ever been deeply hurt by a person/people in your church, please remember these things:⁣ ⁣ It’s not a church thing, it’s a people thing. While we are still sinners, as much as we might try our best, there’s always going to be people hurting/offending each other no matter where you are. Work colleagues may hurt you, classmates may hurt you, family members may hurt you. That being said, there’s no excuse for being unkind to other people no matter how deeply you may have been hurt yourself. The church should be a safe place and a sanctuary. Jesus’ disciples are those who love one another (John 13:35).⁣ ⁣ If you have been hurt, don’t let it get in the way of your relationship with God and a future in His kingdom. Surround yourself with the people who love you and encourage you in His ways. ⁣ ⁣ x

If you’re really great at having a good old whinge like I am (whether you like to admit it or not), I recommend listening to this: https://bit.ly/2RG1PSb⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ I’ve listened to it about four times now and find it so good for keeping myself in check. See my story too for a little devotional on complaining.

Spiritual lessons from gardening last night: ⁣ ⁣ * The more often you weed, the easier gardening is. Read the bible a little bit every day and you will get so much more benefit than just opening your bible every now and again. ⁣ ⁣ * The more you get into the garden, the more weeds you’ll notice. The more you have your head in the bible, the more you’ll become aware of sin in your life.⁣ ⁣ * Pull the weeds out by the root otherwise they will just keep growing back. Cut sin off at the roots (Matt 5:29-30).⁣ ⁣ Can you think of any? Share in the comments if you can!

On my blog today: How you can support a friend who has had a miscarriage. ⁣ ⁣ This is a topic that is close to my heart. Early this year one of my best friends, Lydia, lost her little boy at 15 weeks. It was so heartbreaking and as a friend to Lyd I have been at a loss at times to know what I can do to be there for her. Lydia and I (mostly Lyd as I am unqualified to say what helps and what doesn’t), have put together some ways that you can support a friend after a miscarriage and also some things to be aware of. Find the link in my bio. ⁣ ⁣ xx

"Have you ever wondered if we're missing it? It's crazy, if you think about it. The God of the universe-Creator of nitrogen and pine needles, galaxies and E minor-loves us with a radical, unconditional, self-sacrificing love. And what is our typical response? We go to church, sing songs, and try not to cuss."⁣ – Francis Chan⁣ ⁣ ^ Talking about this quote on my blog today. www.thegravies.com

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