The Prodigal Daughter Returns

 Zeus doesn't like being pcked up or carried. Every time I try to, he squirms and I have to put him down. Occasionally, he let's his mummy, my flatmate, carry him, but he only stays for about a minute and he's had enough. While I was having some food this morning, Zeus came in through the window and went into the kitchen to eat. On the way out of the window, I called out to him, but he ignored me, which hurt my feelings. 😊 I then went to have a shower. After my shower, I noticed Zeus had returned and was  lying  on my bed. He was now ready to return my affection. He climbed on my lap and allowed me to pet him. He then fell asleep. He was sleeping so soundly, I didn't want to wake him up, but I had to as I needed to get dressed for work.  He then moved to the edge of the bed to resume his catnap.  You can't force love, love will come to you. ❤️

"It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh profits nothing." John 6: 63 "For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law." Galatians 5: 17-18 ---- When I woke up this morning,  I turned my laptop on to watch GodTV, but the cursor was missing, which meant I couldn't navigate. I  pressed the power button and managed to switch it off. I switched it on again, but the cursor was still missing.  I kept pressing the mouse pad, but nothing happened. I decided to watch GodTV on the app on my phone. I went back to my laptop. I can't get my laptop repaired as it's no longer under warranty.  I may need to buy a new one which I don't fancy. Then I thought, no, I'm not going down that road! Holy Spirit, please show me the cursor and make it appear. Thank you! I pressed the power but

"The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein." Psalm 24: 1 "The heaven, even the heavens, are the Lord’s; but the earth He has given to the children of men." Psalm 115: 15 ---- While I was supervising some 3 and 4 year olds at the playground, two boys ran up to me Boy 1: Miss, he won't let me play with the ball!  Boy 1 was pointing at Boy 2 who was hogging the ball. Me to Boy 2: Does this ball belong to you? Boy 2: No, Miss. Me; Who does this ball belong to? Both boys: The school. Me: Which means? Boy 2: We have to share. Me: Good boy! Now go and play with the ball, together. The boys ran off. I noticed boy 2 had now dropped the ball he had been hogging and boy 1 was now hogging it. 😀 Adults can learn a lot from the way kids behave in the playground. Like the toys at schools which are meant to be shared, earth, which belongs to God, has been given to His chldren which they all have to share. At least, that's the theo

Lovely service today, but I spent most of it assisting at Sunday School.  😊❤️ I learned something new today at Sunday School - FROG. Fully Rely On God I even took notes. I reckon I'm going to be getting a lot more out of the Sunday School teacher than the kids. 😀❤️

As I was wearing a dress to church last week, my friends at church asked me why I don't wear dresses more as it suits me. I said I only tend to wear dresses around my birthday, for photo shoots or on film sets.  Just for today, I'll break my rule and wear a dress to church. Who knows, I might be inspired to wear another dress next week.  Have a blessed Sunday, everyone! ❤️

For me, this song is about the love of God through Jesus Christ. I have never known love like this before. ❤️ Song: "Never Knew Love Like This Before" - Stephanie Mills.

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." Proverbs 15: 1, NIV ---- Two days ago, while I was helping to set up some tables in the After School Club, I injured my thumb. I quickly prayed about it so I didn't feel any pain, but I could see the area was turning black. I was annoyed at myself for not being careful. In the school playground, we teach kids to be gentle and kind to each other while they are playing. I need to take that on board and be kind and gentle to myself. Thus morning, when I put my laptop on to watch God TV, there was a programme on for kids called "Cheeky Pandas" about gentleness with the verse from Proverbs.  I ended up watching it. I knew it was the Holy Spirit bringing that to my attention. As you can see from the photo, my thumb is healed, but there is a scar there as a gentle reminder. Holy Spirit, help me to be always gentle like Jesus in my thoughts, words and deeds to myself and others. ❤️

I was chatting to my neighbour today for the first time. He told me after living in Sydney, Australia for 18 years, he and his Australian partner returned to the UK late last year. My neighbour has this cute Bloodhound dog, that has got such a loving temperament.  I  asked him how he got the dog to the UK. Did she have to get a passport?  Did she sit next to him on the plane? He told me they travelled separately. Apparently,  animals are transported in a special live cargo plane and you have to pick them up at a special place near Heathrow airport.  It's the only place in the UK so if you live somewhere like Scotland,  you have to travel all the way down to London to collect your pet. He said his dog was really traumatised after the journey and he will never put her on a plane again. I told him I have never thought about how animals are brought here.  He said owners should think twice befote they decide to emigrate with their pets as it can be traumatic for the poor animals. My

"Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 18: 2-3 ---- Today's questions by curious pupils from the Reception class (aged between 4 and 5): Miss, why have you got hair like a boy? Because I'm a girl with short hair. Miss, why is your hair orange? Because I love my hair orange.  I just love how curious kids are at that age; and they're not afraid to ask the hard questions.  😊❤️

My flatmate made this wonderful video for me as a  Confirmation gift.  I was wondering why she was asking  me what my favourite  Worship song was.  She obviously wanted to use it in the video. 😀 I love it! ❤️ Background music credit:  "I'm Not Running Anymore" Isla Vista Worship - 814 https://youtu.be/suQMVRn3zyk Video created by Olga, but inspired by the Holy Spirit. ❤️

Today I'm working at a Christian school I like and near a park I love. Perfect match! ❤️ How refreshing it is to be in a school where the kids pray when they come in, pray before they have lunch and pray before they go home!  How wonderful it is to go into a school staff toilet and see "God loves me" written on the mirror. That's why I love workimg at Christian schools (regardless of denominationl, as long aa they are open to the love of Jesus Christ. God loves me. ❤️

"The Lord will perfect that which concerns me; Your mercy, O Lord, endures forever; Do not forsake the works of Your hands." Psslm 138: 8 ---- A week ago, a friend popped in mind. As I wasn't working that day, I gave him a call to check up on him, but there was no response. I then got on the bus. On the way, my friend called me back.  I told him I was about to drive through his neighbourhood. He said I could pop in and say hello. At his place, we had our usual banter including football. I got him to explain how the offside rule in football works, again.  I still don't get it! I had invited him to my church confirmation, but he told me he couldn't make it and wished me well.  He gave me a seashell, which looks like a cone of ice cream. His girlfriend had booked tickets to see Nas, the American rapper, that same evening. He said he was looking forward to it as he's his favourite rapper. Before I left, we exchanged warm hugs and I wished him well. The next day, o

(Previously posted on Facebook  on 20.6.2018) "Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts." Zechariah 4: 6 ---- Last night, I was woken up in the middle to give support to my housemate. It took me ages to get back to sleep. When I woke up this morning, I felt exhausted. I quickly reminded myself that "I am Spirit and Spirit has unlimited energy."  The feeling of exhaustion left me instantly. Later, I decided to walk into town. At one point, I started feeling discomfort. I reminded myself that I walk by Spirit.  In other words, God was walking me. After walking for two and a half hours, I felt as fresh as I had when I first started. When I do anything using my will power or mind power, I feel depleted. When I work with Spirit, the only Power and Mind there is, I have unlimited energy.  I walk and work by Spirit. 💗

(Previously posted on Facebook on 20.6.2018) "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust." Psalm 91: 1-2 ----- Two days ago, my housemate asked me if I was scared walking on my own at night. I said I wasn't because I walk with confidence that God/Love is always with me and keeping me safe.  Today, while I was in this building, I pressed the button for the lifts. The first lift that opened was dark inside. I was a bit wary about going in.  "Do you think it's working?" I asked this man beside me. "Yes, it's working, but I'm puzzled why the lights are out," he said. "Should we chance it?" I said. "Yes, it's fine! Besides, I'm the lift engineer." "That's alright then!" I chuckled. "If we get stuck, at least you know what you're doing." We rode the li

"But you have an anointing from the Holy One, and you know all things." 1 John 2: 20 ---- After church, I was thinking of travelling home with a friend who lives close to me, but she told me she needed to go to a particular store in Oxford Street.  I decided to accompany her.  When we got on the bus, there was a long traffic jam. I suggested that we get off the bus, walk through China Town and get to Oxford Street from there.  When we got off  the bus, we  cut through several side streets in China Town.  The moment we hit Oxford Street, the shop my friend was looking for was right in front of us.  She was amazed at how it had worked out perfectly. After my friend got what she wanted from the store, we headed back to China Town as my friend was hungry and fancied a Chinese meal and to give me a treat.  By then it had started drizzling. She suggested we go to a Chinese restaurant she used to go to, but when we got there it was now closed. I suggested a restaurant a friend

"Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He shall give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord, trust also in Him, and He shall bring it to pass." Psalm 37: 4-5 ---- My flatmate was telling me as her cat, Zeus, is shedding a lot of fur, she intended to get a comb to help with the process.  She said she needed one with soft bristles as Zeus has sensitive skin. The next day, on the bus I noticed a comb on the floor. I picked it up and put it  in my bag. Maybe my flatmate could use it for Zeus. I even took a photo of the comb and texted it to her. Later when I saw my flatmate,  she told me that wasn't the kind of comb she had in mind. She said there were special combs for that purpose. She showed me the kind she was looking for on the Internet.  I told her she should have been more specific. 😀 I believe our all knowing Father God knows exactly what our needs are. My knowledge is limited. I guess I just got excited when I saw the comb. I trust God wi

I woke up very early this morning as I was excited about my impending church confirmation.  While I was lying in bed with my earplugs still on, I heard a voice calling, "Susan."  Who could this be? Most people know I prefer to be called Sue. Only family members address me as Susan. After I took the earplugs off, I heard the voice calling again, "Susan." I was reminded of when God called Samuel as a6 prophet: "And the Lord came, and stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak; for thy servant heareth." 1 Samuel 3: 10, KJV So I said, "Speak Lord, your servant heareth." I didn't hear anything further. I then got up and made something to eat and got ready . Later, after I was confirmed in church, I was given a beautiful leather bound King James Version Bible as a gift. When I was formally accepted as a member of the Methodist Church, I was also given this book. It wss only after the service that I looked at th

"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." 1 John 4: 8 ---' In a classroom of 3 to 4 year olds I was working at today, one girl kept staring at me with such pure love and wonder with a gentle smile. I don't remember everyone gazing at me with such love and wonder, not even my mum. The girl had an identical twin sister who was sitting on the other side. Whenever she looked at me, she also had that look of pure love. There were other kids too who gazed at me with love, but they weren't as intense as that girl. Those kids remind me of the way God sees me with pure love. By the way, I was wearing a top with the word "Love." ❤️

Another day, another new school! This is my 20th school since I started working for this teaching agency last October.  Every time I work at a school, I make notes to remind myself how my day went and whether I would return or only return when hell freezes over. 😀 So far, I've only worked at 4 religious schools: 1 Jewish; 1 Catholic; 2 Church of England. The rest are secular. I don't mind working at secular schools here and there, but not long term, I prefer Christian schools.  I have worked at two prep, independent (fee paying) schools. I like independent schools because the class sizes are a lot smaller than in state schools and you get free lunch. It just shows there is such a thing as a free lunch! 😀 The school I worked at today was close to a park so I went for a walk before I started work. I was glad I did.  Nuff said! 😀

On the bus, I was sitting in the sun and it was getting too hot for my liking. When a seat became available that was in the shade, I swapped seats. I noticed this elderly lady siting in front of me was wearing a lovely pink top. I told her I loved her top. She thanked me. We then had a chat about the hot weather. I showed her the fan I carry which keeps me cool. After a few minutes chatting, it was time for her to get off. Before she left, she said, "thank you for talking to me." That really touched me. ❤️

"Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”), that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith." Galatians 3: 13-14 “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain  to receive power and riches and wisdom,a nd strength and honor and glory and blessing!” Revelation 5: 12 ---- While I was chatting to my flatmate about how I was feeling well after receiving God's love, she said she hoped it continued and added "touch wood." She stopped and said, "You don't believe in that, do you?" I said no. Later, I pondered over the words "touch wood," which people say when they don't want something bad to happen to them. As a Christian, "touch wood" is a reminder to me of the cross, which was made of wood. At the cross, Jesus paid the price for the sins, including sickness,

"We love Him because He first loved us." 1 John 4: 19 ---- At my last online Alpha class, we were sharing how the Holy Spirit (HS) works in us. I shared how sometimes the Holy Spirit gives me melodies with words of praise that I then sing to God. It makes petfect sense that the HS inspires one to write somgs of praise so they can use those songs to praise God, as the HS knows exactly what turns God on or off. 😀 Before Jesus was arrested, he asked his Father to glorify him so he could glorify the Father: "Jesus spoke these words, lifted up His eyes to heaven, and said: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son also may glorify You." John 17: 1 I believe Jesus knew his flesh was resisting what he was about to be put through and he needed God's Love and Power to be able to go through the physical torture, crucifixion, death and eventual resurrection. Of my own will, power and strength, I can do nothing. I can only be a blessing  to my c

At the Reception class I was workimg in (where the kids are aged between 4 and 5), I had the following conversation.  Boy 1: Miss, are you his mum? (Referring to his classmate, Boy 2). Me: No, I'm not his mum, we just have similar skin colour. Boy 2: You look like my mum. Me: Really? Does she have a similar skin colour? Boy 2: Yes. Me; Is her hair short like mine? Boy 2: No, her hair is really long, but her hair is fake. I burst out laughing. Kids around that age have no filter. They just say it like it is. 😀❤️

Today it took longer than usual to get to church. While I was waiting for my last bus, I asked God to get me there on time as I hate being late. When I got on the final bus, it was 10.55 am. As it only takes about two minutes by bus, I  knew I would get there exactly at 11 am. At the next stop, the bus driver announced the bus was on diversion. "I give up! I'm definitely going to be late now," I said out loud. An elderly lady siting near me  told me she and her husband were also late for the Catholic church they were going to. "I'm sure God won't mind," I said. I spent the duration of the journey chatting to my friend. By the time I got off the bus, it was about 11.10am. I noticed a van driving by with the  company name - Godward. Later, the Minister preached about repenting and moving toward God. In other words, moving Godward. I was never late, I was so on time, God gave me a preview of today's sermon. Nice one, God! 😊❤️

"Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost." Isaiah 55: 1 "Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life." Revelation 22: 17 ---- Yesterday was really hot. Apparently, the maximum temperature was 30c. As I don't like hot weather, I decided to hibernate indoors. I did pop out briefly to take my washing out and bring them in once they were dry. By mid-afternoon, I started feeling cold and was shivering so I put a jumper on. I thought that maybe it was because I only had a little top and shorts on. I even started coughing and sneezing. While I was feeling those symptoms, I was lying in bed underneath my duvet and listening to the Book of Revelation on Audio Bible on my laptop. At the last chapter of Revelation [22], the words "free gift of the water of life" got my attention. I meditated

"Open my eyes, that I may see Wondrous things from Your law." Psalm 119: 18 "seek, and you will find." Matthew 7: 7 ---- This morning I decided to dye my hair. When I went to look in the bedside cabinet where I had put the  box of hair dye, I couldn't find it. I checked the other cabinet, but  it wasn't in there either. Where could it be? I started looking in all the drawers, in my wardrobe, in the bags, in the bathroom cabinet, and even in the kitchen cupboards (in case I had absent-mindedly placed the box in there). By then, I was feeling really frustrated. I know I bought a box recently.  God, please show me where I have "hidden" it. When I saw my flatmate, I told her I had planned to dye ny hair, but I had "lost" it and I was feeling angry at  myself for playing hide and seek with me. She assured me it must be in my bedroom somewhere.  She said she was thinking of dyeing her hair as well. She then went to the shops. I decid

 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law." Galatians 5: 22-23 ---- On the bus, I heard this guy snuffling near me.  At school, whenever I hear a child snuffling I  tell them to blow their nose.  This was a grown, albeit, young man on the bus. I couldn't very well tell him to blow his nose! As the snuffling continued, I was really tempted to hand him some tissues, which I always have in my handbag, but sonething was stopping me. I was reminded that instead of trying to control someone's behaviour, I could practise self-control, which I already have in me. Help me, Holy Spirit, to ignore that snuffling sound!  I didn't even wish for him to get off the bus. When we arrived at my stop, my  snuffling friend stayed on board to annoy other passengers. 😀 On another bus, I sat upstairs. The air-conditioning was so loud I couldn't hear myself think. That

During my bus journey, I witnessed two funny incidents. 1. I saw two security guards wrestling two girls who had been shoplifting from this posh clothing store. After dropping the bag of clothes, the thieves walked briskly away with one security guard in hot pursuit. After that, the bus moved away so I don't know whether he caught them or not. I chatted to this passenger who had just got on and had also witnessed it. He was also astonished bow cheeky the girls' were. A whole bag of clothes! Did they seriously think they were going to get away with it? 😀 2. While the bus was driving in this area that attracts lots of tourists, I noticed a long queue of tourists waiting to have their photos taken next to a red phone box. The passenger behind me had also seen what I had seen and we both burst out laughing. Come on, surely there are more interesting landmarks to photograph in London!I  Having said that, I once took a photo of this red phone box at the end of the road I used to liv

"This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all." 1 John 1: 5 ---- This morning was pretty chilly, but it got warmer later. By mid-morning, while I was travelling on the bus, I was sitting on the side of the bus that was sunny, but it was bearable as I had a sleeveless top on. Suddenly, my attention was drawn to my left arm. I could see the rays of the sun on my skin and my skin was turning light. As you can see from the photo of my hand, the skin tone on my arm is a lot darker than on my palm. I noticed my arm was getting lighter like the palm of my hand and looking white like light. I was fascinated by the transformation and for a  long time I kept staring at my arm.  As soon as I turned my attention back to the road, my arm returned to "normal." I'm not surprised that I was seeing my arm as light. My Father God is Light and, as His offspring, I am also light. 💛 Related post: https://pro

 (Previously posted on Facebook on 4.6.2022) “God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” 1 Peter 5: 5 ---- I have a friend I haven't seen since before lockdown, though we have kept in contact my phone. We arranged to finally meet up in person. Two days before we were meant to meet up, I texted her to ask what time she fancied meeting up and what arrangements she  Had made. During our text exchange, there was a bit of misunderstanding on both our part and she accused me of being angry. I assured her I was fine and still wanted to meet up but I felt she wasn't convinced. Early the next morning, I spoke to the Lord about the issue with my friend. I said I didn't know why my friend seemed angry at me and asked Him to resolve the issue. I also asked him to bless my friend and our friendship. God told me to apologise to my friend. So I texted my friend and apologised and said I was still open to meet up later that day. When we met up a few hours later, we exchanged wa

"We love Him because He first loved us." 1 John 4: 19 ---- When my flatmate saw me this morning, she said the pink I was wearing suited me and I looked gorgeous. She said I look good in all colours whether it's pink, red or green.  Later while I was walking in the park, I noticed this woman wearing a lovely green top and colourful bandanna. I also loved her trainers. I told her I loved the colours on her and wished her a good day. She thanked me and wished me the same. Hours later, while I was walking by the river, I noticed this woman with a pretty dress walking ahead of me with her partner. As I walked by her, I told her her dress was very pretty. She thanked me and told me she liked my hair. On the way home, I received a WhatsApp text from a friend I had spoken to earlier about this dance she attended last week. She'attached a photo of herself with the outfit she wore to the dance. I texted her back and told her the colours looked good on her and she looked gogorge

There's a lot of talk these days about influencers on social media. I meet lots of influencers in the real world who have no idea they are influencers. Here's one example. This morning I fancied going for a long walk, but I didn't fancy going to a park in central London as they are usually cowded with tourists this time of the year. I thought about walking along the canal to this park in East London, but I was put off the idea as I knew the canal would be very busy on Saturday with cyclists. I then remembered to pray. I asked God to take me to a nice park I haven't been to before. On the bus, I sat behind this family. From their conversation I deduced they were husband and wife with their two kids and the husband's mother and father.  The granddad pointed to a building, which he said used to be a cinema that showed Hindi films. It was now a church. Apparently, they were on their way to a park called Finsbury Park. I didn't fancy going there as I've bee

 (Previously posted on Facebook on 2.6.2023). "But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all things that I said to you." John 14: 26 ------ At the checkout, the shop assistant looked like she didn't want to be there. She didn't even say thank you.  She also dumped my change on the counter instead of handing it to me, which I thought was rude. "Are you OK?" I said to her. "You don't look happy." "No, I'm not feeling well!" she said. "I'm sorry! God bless you and have a good day." "Thank you!" You never know what people are going through, but the Holy Spirit always does. I believe it was He who inspired me to speak to the shop assistant, which made me understand her behaviour. I believe the Holy Spirit inspires me to reach out to others, even when I'm not feeling like it. ❤️

When I went to the library, I was told they'd run out of tickets. Apparently, because it's half term, there were a lot of university students at the library. I decided to hang around the exit in case someone returned their ticket. I soon got chatting to this lovely young lady who was also waiting for a ticket.  When I was given a ticket, I kept my friend company until she got a ticket. My friend is a photographer. She even shared some work she has done with musicians.  I told her about films and photographic projects I've been involved with. My friend invited me to an exhibition her work is fearured in next month at the Southbank Centre. It's called "Reframe." I told her I will definitely check it out. Funnily, I had been trying to book a ticket to see a writer I know who is being interviewed next week at the Southbank.  For some reason, I couldn't book it. While I was chatting to my new friend at the library, I told her I had been having difficulty bookin