@Robin McDonald Isaiah 40:31 “those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles.” - We may not be seeing the physical signs of things in our lives changing for the better with our eyes, but “hoping” in Him is the key to being STRONG and confident while waiting… because HOPE builds the strength into our very spirits in the gap which turns away the negative niggling the enemy can use against us. For every doubtful moment let us pray God into our very souls, and invite others to pray into our situations as well. Thank you for sharing your journey!

@Berni Sharkey Berni this is a HUGE decision! It is life altering and can have a profound impact on the rest of your life. Sell, stay its not about just a building or living space its about so much more, its about church family, family, friends, community and a million other small things that make up your very being, so it IS very hard. I feel like there is not much “rest” time in our minds and hearts as we struggle with this, so asking you to “rest” in this is probably the hardest test for our spirits ever. I pray you are blessed to find clarity soon and in the meantime I will pray for you as you go through this.

I’m with Esther, my devotions first and quiet time with the Lord before I start my day - I believe this allows me to acknowledge God is in control before I process what is happening in the world. I feel my heart and mind are protected while digesting news. There was plenty of “news” in the bible in history too, we have insight into how to deal with it - coming to Him in prayer and discussing current issues in safe places like this, fellowshipping with each other (and praying together) can allow us to approach the world together with confidence that no matter what we see or hear we can filter it and stay strong. Thank you for this thought today @Robin McDonald

LOVED this lesson. So timely - it shifted my outlook right away on a struggle I am going through… I am not able to confess, leave this trial in HIS hands without focusing on the pain of wading through the grief of what I’m walking through - though I have no control over the outcome JESUS does, now I can allow it to unfold and focus on healing instead. I am surrendering it all, standing on His promise and whatever happens I accept. It frees me up. It will be a testimony no matter which outcome I’m given. I’m at PEACE.

@Summer Gilbert - Praying for you at your place of work. Be at peace, the enemy would like to sabotage you being at peace and trusting God is with you ALWAYS.

@Robin McDonald Thank you for this lesson, is perfect for this time in my life. I have struggled in this area in the past, as sometimes having a schedule feels like trying to “lock in” our time and days, but really there is great comfort and value as well. Personally I find as I age I crave the schedule more and more. For me, it gives me structure, and this structure starts and ends with HIM daily. It actually gives me MORE time to be flexible because I have all the basics or essentials covered (and prayer gives me coverage ALL DAY every day) so I can know where my time is taken or free. This way when I commit to things I 100% am available when I undertake appointments or engagements. I also find it helps me streamline the flow of all I have to take care of too, so that I am always prepared. Spiritually, physically and emotionally.

Just picked up again here today Robin. How I absolutely savour each session. Your sessions are always perfect for my “flow” and you remind me to stick to God so closely that it is never actually seeking, but to KNOW that He is with me wherever I am, whenever I’m there and He is constant. With me EVERY moment of every day, minute, hour and second. Embrace this, ask Him to show me WHY I’m where I am. What purpose during. Thank you so much for this reminder.