On my wall I have a heart with the words I wrote in chalk on it: ‘Perfect family under construction’… and we are just that! A work in progress. As a parent of three I was very soon  fully aware of how inept I felt for the job,  how my every decision and choice concerning …

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It is believed that this Psalm was written during the time of the return of the exiles from Babylon. It seemed like an impossible dream, they were filled with unspeakable joy and their hearts overflowed with worship and thanksgiving. God alone had done it! as prophesied by the prophet Isaiah (Is. 44:28 – 45:1). We …

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Today we begin the climb of our sixth step, the climb so necessary to our spiritual journey because we need to come up higher to see things from God’s perspective, to keep our eyes on God and His promises and not on man, which is why we lift our eyes to the hill… “Thy Kingdom …

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I am hearing of so many going through hard times of testing at the moment. It seems that we are overwhelmed by winds that hit in all directions and never seem to let up. My conviction that the Lord is allowing this in order to prepare His church for the times ahead. He is calling …

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In this Psalm David remembers the Lord’s deliverance, how many times had He rescued him from the hand of the enemy and helped him to triumph?.  Not through his own wisdom, charisma, ability or agility but ‘had it not been the Lord who was on his side’ v.1 The Psalms, a book where we find that we …

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Continuing on our pilgrimage journey to Jerusalem, where God reigns Supreme. He IS enthroned, a position of sovereign power, rulership and Kingship. The seat of government.. He speaks a Word and it is done! “He measured the waters in the hollow of His hand, And marked off the heavens by the span, And calculated the dust …

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Looking to and longing for the city of our God. Rejoicing at the thought of time spent with HIM, a desire to be in His presence, go deeper. The tribes were to go up to Jerusalem to celebrate the holy festivals (Leviticus 23) a time of celebration and thanksgiving, reshuffling of priorities and future ambitions, …

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The journey can sometimes seem too long or wrought with danger and opposition ‘If you look around, you’ll be distressed. If you look within you’ll be depressed. If you look up at God you’ll be at rest (blessed)’ Corrie ten Boom. Looking up requires a total helplessness in my own ability and a complete trust …

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“In my trouble I cried to the Lord, and He answered me” The first verse,  a cry for help. I am far from home, not where I want to be, no longer want to stay. A decision is made to return, a longing for peace, to leave difficulties and conflict, lies and deceit behind. To …

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Steps to the Throne Psalms 120 to 134 in the Bible constitute what is called the Psalms of Ascent or Degrees. They were sung by the exiles as they returned from their time in captivity in Babylon (by the decree of Cyrus II of Persia in 538BC)  and which were sung during the Jewish annual …

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