Thursday 25 March Alone or with other people “How well you do in life and in business depends not only on what you do and how you do it … but on who is doing it with you” (Henry Cloud, The Power of the Other). For the first part of his ministry, Elijah operated as […]
Wednesday 24 March The need for perseverance Sometimes we lose motivation, focus and creativity and we just want to quit. When our passions and our purpose are aligned, we are more likely to persevere at such times. Sometimes we need help to get back. Elijah came to this point when he said to God “Take […]
Tuesday 23 March In the flow Many psychologists place an emphasis on living out of our strengths. We can see in the life of Elijah how he accomplished difficult tasks with apparent ease – a wonderful picture of someone living out of their God-given strengths. Being ‘engaged’ or being ‘in the flow’ is where we […]
On Tuesday 23 March we will pause and remember the many people who have died during this pandemic – each one missed by family, friends, neighbours and colleagues. Let’s take time to reflect on our collective loss, reach out and show the millions who are grieving that they are not alone, and pray for them. […]
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Monday 22 March Following your pathway The first element of our vocation is to discover and live out our overall purpose, which we thought about yesterday. Today we’ll be focusing on the second element: finding out and following our specific pathway. Eric Liddell, whose life story was told in the film Chariots of Fire, knew […]
VOCATIONAL WELLBEING Sunday 21 March Living on purpose We are born on purpose and for a purpose! Being clear on our reason for being is important for our wellbeing. There is a general and specific ‘calling’ (the English word for vocation) – an overall life purpose that is common to all, and a specific pathway […]
Today is the last part of The Wellbeing Journey. We will explore vocational wellbeing. We will also pause and reflect on nearly one year since the first lockdown started. Edda and Christoph will be leading the service live from the Rectory. Join us for Church Coffee on Zoom afterwards. All links can be found below. […]
Saturday 20 March Reconciliation Often forgiveness is a step towards something greater: relational reconciliation. “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone” (Romans 12.18). However, as this verse implies, relational reconciliation isn’t always possible. Sometimes the other person isn’t interested. In some cases (like when a person […]
ather we thank you this beautiful morning for the gift of Life, for persevering us through the night, we say thank you Jesus for a new day that you have graciously brought us into. Forgive all our shortcomings, Cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Oh Lord we commit all of our activities today into your able […]
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