Hi everyone,
I have some great news, but first of all.....
.....What an amazing few weeks we have had since Christmas! For the last 20 years or more the word 'drought' has been a very familiar word...we have almost grown to expect that 'drought' is normal.
However, in the last few weeks that has changed. We have been dealing with a new word... 'flood'.
No - we're not going to adopt this as the new normal!!
However, with quiet confidence we can expect that once the crisis of the flood is over, the drought be broken, and, maybe a healthy amount to rain to refresh the earth, water our crops and a return us to good seasons.
Can I just say that the crisis will continue for a long time after the media have forgotten this. There will be lots of rebuilding of property and livelihoods.
I am reminded of Psalm 18. The psalmist cries out for help and the answer comes in the form of dark clouds and storms. It seems that the Lord came to the psalmist clothed in catastrophe. The result of this is that the psalmist finds himself delivered and established in a broad place with plenty of room to move.
My prayer for those who are struggling with flood waters at the moment, is that when it all settles down they will know the restoring power of God adding to their efforts in rebuilding.
There is something else that we can draw from this. Sometimes in our lives we accept as 'normal' things that are not. I know that normal is a relative word, so perhaps 'healthy' is a better word. May we realise that in Christ, we can believe for 'healthy' and not accept anything less than that as 'normal'.
"The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy.
I have come that they might have life, and that they might have it
more abundantly." John 10:10
Now for my good news..... as you can see by the image my new book, "A Fistful of Diamonds - living on full when life serves empty" is now published! It is a beautifully bound hardback book with colour illustrations and a silver ribbon marker. If you would like to know any more information about this book you can email me on hammond_lynda@yahoo.com.au
You can also take a look at my website www.drministries.com There you will find some more information.
Rich blessings!!
Lynda
