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Psalm 139 is a fairly well known piece of scripture, but it is verse 2 that really strikes Andy B as he considers Calendars, Organisation and Peace.

Psalm 139 v 2 tells us that God knows when we sit down and when we get up. So God definitely has a handle on what we can accomplish in any single day – for Him.

There will be seasons when we have little choice – perhaps younger children, or sickness. But there, are too often, busy days just because we’re trying to be superheroes for Jesus, when He already did that part for us!

The Berry family use a simple white board to organise each week, and Andy B has taken to a smaller notepad – for himself – to ensure he is only doing what God is asking him to do each day.

And what a peace it brings!

Andy B

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Psalm 17 verse 8, says this “Protect me as the pupil of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings (CSB)

We love the idea of being under the protection of our Heavenly Father – as we should!

But after some issues with their car, due to an oak tree in their garden (and the ‘stuff’ it deposited on their car), Andy realised the small, summer, car cover - which only covered the windscreen – simply wasn’t big enough, so a full car cover was bought and put into use.

But it got him thinking - where are we struggling to protect something, when God is much bigger and better at completely protecting us?

This doesn’t mean “how do we use God to ensure we are free of problems”! Because if you are truly a disciple of Jesus Christ, you will know – as we do – that the problems you and I face don’t simply fade away and cease.

However, surrendering everything that we are trying to protect – ourselves - to God, can be both difficult, yet liberating – and essential, if we wish to continue to seek and live in God’s peace; if we’re hanging tightly onto something other than Jesus, how can we hold onto Jesus Himself?

So where are you holding onto something that really isn’t working in your life? Take some time, open your hands, and allow the Holy Spirit to comfort you as you put yourself fully under God’s protection.

Andy B

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Go Deeper with Andy B as he explains how we can avoid distractions.

He looks at both of this week’s Scriptures…

Proverbs 4:25-27:

“Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you. Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure. Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil.”

…and Hebrews 12:1-2:

“Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is before us, looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne God.”

He talks especially about how we need to focus on our goal in order to avoid distractions.

Andy B

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I’ve spent all morning working on my laptop. I plugged it in to make sure it wouldn’t go flat only to find I never actually inserted the mains plugs at the other end…

Is this what we’re like with our bibles and relationship with God - we have our bibles open, but we’re not reading them; we pray, but don’t listen – or simply use words that aren’t our own hoping they’ll be good enough?

Let’s make sure when we’re spending time with God we’re speaking and listening too, and plug into the real source of all we’ll ever need, to accomplish everything that God wants to accomplish with us.

Andy B

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Andy B was inspired by a post, written by a friend, that reminded us all that sometimes we can be surprised when God 
does
 answer our prayers.

Also, while filming Little Blessings Online, Andy was thinking about how Dave the Dog had thought of that talking bush, that Moses encountered.

In our lives, are we hearing the bush, or the voice of God?

Let’s not miss what God is doing or saying, by being surprised He is doing or saying anything. He is, after all, a loving father, who delights in His children.

While this doesn’t mean we’ll simply get everything we want, let’s at least be expectant that God is wanting to bless us and answer our prayers!

Let’s not miss God!!

Andy B

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Some days we can soar like eagles. Other days, it feels like the eagle never found a thermal.

But feelings come and go. And good days and bad days come and go to.

But no matter what sort of a day we’re having, there is ALWAYS something to be thankful for.

Andy B

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Andy B shared a post earlier today about working and walking in God’ strength, titled Busy days and God’s rhythm.

That post started with these words…

“Busy day ahead? Make sure you stop before you start, so you’ll be able to finish!”

…before Andy went to look at how we can expound those words to make for more God like appear!

And how often do we charge into the day, because it is such a busy day, that we forget to ask what God had in mind for us, for that day, for His Kingdom?!?

Today, Andy did stop, and take some time with God, and the words of Isaiah 40 v 31, about soaring on wings like eagles, was very evident. Andy B got LOADS done; lots of edits.

Taking time out with God before a busy day isn’t a formula to success! But it is an important part of walking with God, at His pace, and in His rhythm.

And if we get that pace right at the start of the day, just like those eagles we’ll soar on the thermals of God, and cover as much ground as God had intended.

Andy B

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Today, Andy B drove jo – his wife – to work. Something he doesn’t normally do!

It meant he could return a faulty product easily, in the family car – which was great.

But it really meant he could take a load off Jo – as a former trucker, 90 minutes of driving twice in a day is not even close to taxing, but for some it might be.

So where is God nudging you to help somebody today?

It might not cost you much of anything other than your time – the only free commodity we all have – but it could mean the world to them!

Andy B

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Using James 2 v 14-17, Matthew 23 v 27-28 and 1 Samuel 16 v 10, Andy B goes deeper and focuses on being real, in light of the fact that God sees the heart.

We often think of what the outside looks like, and appearance is much easier to spot.

But James, as ever, gets straight to the point, and makes us question whether or not we’re actually saved – if we aren’t outputting the fruit of the Spirit do we really love Jesus?

Andy B

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Andy B found a great bible reading plan on YouVersion, that led him to 1 Samuel 16, and the account of David killing Goliath.

As amazing as that piece of scripture is, at 58 verses in length, David’s actions with those stones, only takes up 1 little verse.

As amazing as that, Andy B saw an ever greater act of heroism.

So what Goliath are you facing right now? Remember that God is greater than whatever we will face, which is why were told there is no need to be afraid.

God loves us so much, though, that He also tells us what to do when fear gets the upper hand in our minds.

Just a thought…

Andy B

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