The Prodigal Daughter Returns

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Psalm 46: 1 ----- I took my new tote bag with the slogan "Jesus loves Me...and You" to wor As usual  I was over an hour early, so I headed to the staff restaurant to get some toast and hot chocolate. When I finished my food, I thought I would go for a walk around the galleries. Just at that moment a security guard, who I am now friends with, walked in. I gave her a hug and asked how she was. She told me she was feeling upset as she had left her phone at a train station and really worried about someone stealing her personal details. She said she didn't have any money as she uses her phone to do transactions. I told her not to worry. First, I bought her breakfast. She was uneasy about this, but I told her the breakfast wasn't coming from me, but from God. I showed her my new tote bag with the words: "Jesus loves Me...and You."  "See, it is God loving you through me," I said. ...

"Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us: we implore  you  on Christ’s behalf, be reconciled to God." 2 Corinthians 5: 20 ---- As I'm constantly carrying tote bags with various slogans and company logos, I asked my friend to design a slogan on a tote bag that means a lot to me. Here's one of the bags that my friend designed for me. I love it and I will be carrying it with pride.  Jesus loves me...and you. ✝️

I was chatting to a work colleague, a fellow Christian,  about the Holy Spirit.   I said after I snapped at another colleague, I felt so bad about it. After we finished work I went up to my colleague and apologised for the way I had spoken to her. She said she was only trying to help and I acknowledged her good intention. We then exchanged hugs. My Christian colleague said I had basically grieved the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4: 30) by the way I had spoken to my colleague and He had inspired me to apologise. I agreed with her. My friend said she has also had a similar experience of grieving.the Holy Spirit by her behaviour and He had spoken to her about it. Thank you,  Holy Spirit, for being my constant Guide and Helper. ❤️ ----- Related Bible verse "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, ten...

"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine." Isaiah 43: 1 ---- I love the original "Top Gun" movie, which I've seen numerous times. However, I think the sequel, "Top Gun: Maverick" is far more superior because Maverick has matured. His peers think that at a certain age he should have been promoted to the highest rank possible, but that's not right for him. For Maverick, it's all about finding where he truly belongs, then everything falls into place. What does "belong" mean? There are two meanings. The first means to own something as in this phone belongs to me. The second means being a member of something. For instance, I belong to my family, an agency, etc. When I became a Christian (born again believer in Christ), I experienced both meanings of belonging: I officially belonged to God the Father,  Son and the  Holy Spirit and I belonged to the Body of Christ called Christians. I believe o...

"Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts." Zechariah 4: 6 ---- When a work colleague in his early twenties asked me what my secret was for looking a lot younger than my age, at first I said God. Later, I gave him another explanation. I said when I'm travelling to work, I usually travel by public transport (bus, tube or train). This means I just relax and let the driver take me to my destination. I said believing in God is rather like travelling on public transport. I am never using my own energy, I am always drawing on His inexhaustible energy. While my colleague understood the analogy, I don't think he believed me. I do everything by the Holy Spirit.♥️ ------ “Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose hope is the Lord. 8 For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters, Which spreads out its roots by the river, And will not [a]fear when heat comes; But its leaf will be green, And will not be anxious in the year of drought, Nor ...

Because my job involves standing up for hours, I needed to get new footwear as the cheap trainers I've been wearing have been very uncomfortable. I have several trainers which are very comfortable, but they are too colourful for work as your shoes have to be black. My ideal would be black trainers that could pass as smart shoes where the logo is either hidden or not that obvious. The first thing I did was check the website of my favourite brand of trainers, I found a pair I liked. Because they said they come in small sizes, I decided to visit one of their stores at Oxfird Street (Europe's busiest shopping street with 200+ shops) where I could try them on for size. After work, I caught the bus to Oxford Street. As the bus was driving  by, I noticed a shop that someone had recommended. (I actually have one of their trainers, but they are in pink and blue and not suitable for work). There was another shoe shop next door that I am also familiar with.  Should I get off the bus? Nah...

"God is Love." 1 John 4: 8 ----- I've been busy working and haven't spent much time with Zeus. Today I'm leaving late so I'm spending quality time with Zeus before I get ready for work. ❤️

Today, I spotted Candace Owens, the American political commentator, whose podcasts I sometimes watch on YouTube. I like how bold her commentaries are and she's a Christian.  I asked her for a hug and she gave me a warm hug. ❤️ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candace_Owens?fbclid=IwAR3P18rqn44oDlz6Nc_LcTQPpet4nIIm2epaToFPhJLQRSeBm5FYPQPYmbE Photo of Candace Owens courtesy of Google Imagrs

While we were having a debrief at the end of our shift, our manager asked us to name a very positive experience we had today. "The Pesto and pasta I had for lunch was quite nice", I said. I don't think that was the response he was expecting. 😆

After work, I have to walk through this park to the tube station. At the park gate, I noticed a woman sitting on the ground begging passersby for money. She had a sign saying "I am very hungry. God bless you." I'm sure Ive seen her there before, but today I felt compelled to buy her some food.  I went to a local shop, which sells topnotch sandwiches.  I then asked the Lord which one to get. I also got a fruit juice and a chocolate bar for dessert. When I returned to the park gate, the woman wasn't there. I asked a guy with a kiosk close by if he'd seen the woman. He said she must have popped out somewhere as her stuff was still there. I asked him if I could leave the bag of food with him, but he suggested I put the food in the woman's bag, which I did. I am actually glad the woman wasn't there as my ego might have been tempted to take credit for the idea. It's much more wonderful for her to turn up and find a bag of food next to her "I am very ...

"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: 3 --- While I was welcoming visitors to the museum, I noticed this little girl with her mum and she was looking glum.  I said to her, "You look like you don't want to be here." Her mum explained to me that the girl wanted to go to another tourist attraction, but she wanted them to come to the museum first. I told the girl at least she had something to look forward to after the museum, which made her smile. I then said au revoir to them. Later, I noticed two little girls, who looked like sisters and aged between 5 and 7, coming out of the museum, I asked one if they'd had fun. "I don't like museums," she said in an American accent. "Good for you," I said. "Thanks for being so honest." Their dad, who was right behind them, was laughing and said "Well, we liked it," referrin...

While I was travelling on the bus, I had two bags of shopping on the empty seat beside me. At one point when the bus suddenly lurched forward, the bags fell to the floor, almost hitting the passenger sitting in front of me.I apologised to the passenger and picked up the bags from the floor. It got me thinking that if I had been suddenly thrown forward, I would have automatically reached out to grab hold of the rail or a passenger to prevent myself from falling. However,  because the bags of shopping have no power or intelligence they immediately fell to the floor. If I wasn't there to pick the bags up, they would have remained on the floor. I thought about cars which need a person or an intelligence inside to drive them.  I believe our bodies are rather like cars. It is our spirits that give our bodies life.  I also believe the life we give our bodies depend on whether our spirits are born again or not.  (John 3: 3) By born again, I mean those who have accepted Je...

 I love this song. It reminds me of my love for Jesus. "All kinds of everything remind me of you." ❤️

 "And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins.”  1 Peter 4: 7-8 ---- At the museum I  have been working at, a few colleagues have been complaining about another member who is not pulling his weight. Although I know my colleagues are right, for some strange reason, this young man is bringing out the Mother Hen in me; and all I want to do is protect him. I also know he hasn't been well so I feel a lot of compassion towards him. Love covers a multitude of sins. 

"And do not present your members  as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and your members  as  instruments of righteousness to God.   For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace."  Romans 6: 13-14 ---- I have been practising surremdering everything to the Lord. I don't always remember to. When I got up this morning, I surrendered my whole being and every moment of my day to the Lord. I left home earlier than usual to catch the bus to the nearest tube station. When I arrived at the station, the  platform was chock-a-block with passengers. There was a notice informing passengers that there was a severe delay. An announcement came on advising passengers to find alternative routes to their destination. I started wondering whether I should catch the bus. Do I have enough time to catch the bus and arrive at work on time? I then reminded myse...