Missions Newsflash!

 Celebrate with us!!!!  It is official, Don has finally been passed for his CASA Class 1 Medical!  It is in the post as I type.  It has been a long 4 months waiting for the approval.  We have been praying, you have been praying, and all the while God has been whispering 'It is in my hands'.  We have moved interstate, waiting and believing that God would make it happen, and once again, He has shown that He is faithful..  All glory to God!

The radio interview from Sam's Heart, seems to have sparked a whole new wave of readers, and I have received orders and feedback over the last couple of days, which has lifted my soul, and inspired me to write once again.

Don has his psyche test today and it looks like we will be doing more formal interviews by the end of the year. 

The boys and I, went to get a Christmas tree today, a real one.  It is just perfect for our little home.  We are looking forward to having fun decorating it, over the coming weeks.  On the way to get the Christmas tree, Jack sang to Jesus in the back of the car and told Him, 'I love you Jesus, Happy birthday to you.  We are decorating the house because we love you.' . He has already made the star for the top of the tree.  Now I know why we decorate a tree at Christmas :)

Mum to Mum Giveaway

Mum to Mum is an A5 sized pocket rocket, designed to fit snuggly inside you handbag.  That way you always have it on hand to read and to give out to friends.  I have been blessed by this little magazine, and so I want to offer it as a giveaway, to two of my blog readers.  Each winner will receive two copies of Mum to Mum, one for themselves, and one for a friend  I have heard it said that good things come in small packages, and that is definitely the case here.  Mum to Mum, is a publication produced by Narelle Nettelbeck, author of Thankful for Dishes and Moments for Mum.  And it just happens to include a small article by me too!

It is no secret that I love God stories.  I am passionate about hearing others share what God is doing in their lives.  These stories are what this magazine is all about.  Aussie Mums, sharing what God is doing in their lives. There are snippets of encouragement, dashes of humour and some heartfelt tales too.

If you feel that this magazine would be a breath of fresh air for you, follow my blog, and leave a comment below telling me what you love about your Mum.  Please make sure that you include your email address so I can contact you if you win.

This giveaway is open to Australian and Overseas followers.  Winners will be drawn on Saturday 29th October at 5pm.  Winners will be contacted via email.

If you would like to order your own copies of Mum to Mum you can do so here.  I have ordered a stack to include with my Christmas gifts this year.

Be Blessed

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Riches Untold

I am abundantly overflowing with treasures.  This weekend I had the delight of spending time with God's girls at a retreat, a place where we just gather to be with God.  It is a rare treat for me.  I let alone have times alone in the shower, never mind a whole day.  It was a day that I just got to 'be' with my Jesus.  In the time we stole away together I have returned with a bounty of heavenly treasures, that I did no know existed until I received them.  I spent time enjoying the presence of my Lord, and my heart soared when he expressed His love for me.  It was a time of great intimacy with God, and also a time of great encouragement and uplifting for the women of God.

The last few months have been very busy for me, I have not lingered in the arms of Jesus, in the way that I desire. God knows.  He knows that I was longing for more time with Him, and this weekend He swept me off of my feet.

I would encourage you to find time, to seek Him out.   To let Him confirm and fill your heart to overflowing with his unending and abundant treasures.

One of the royal treasures He gave me, was to remind me of who I am in His Kingdom.  I say this here not to boast about myself, but to boast about what He had done for me.  Seek Jesus and ask him to reveal who you are to Him.  (I must point out that many of us shared our Kingdom identities over the weekend and not one of them was the same.)  We have a remarkably creative and wonderful God.

My name is Nicole Watson. I am a beautiful and vibrant light in the darkness, welcoming in the spirit, drawing others to God.  I am a solid fortress, a rock, with strong foundations, established in the Word of God.  I am calm in spirit and abounding in faith, teaching and ministering to others, bringing honour to His name. I am His precious one.

As we all shared our true selves, it was as if we were finally seeing each other for who we truly are, it was breathtaking, inspiring, and we gave all glory to God. 

Would you dare to seek Him, and share with me your royal indentity?  I would be pleased to meet you.

The Blessing of Discouragement

It may seem like a strange title, but the more I have talked to God about it, the more I am convinced.

We have had our fair share of discouragement this week, not only in our own family, but also in those surrounding us.  The battle of the mind and will, has been intense and as we have endured this may times before, we know we have to dig our heels in, praise God, and keep walking.

I won't go into details, but there has been discouragement, on quite a number of fronts. We have learned and are still learning that discouragement is a tool God allows to be used, in order to draw us back into His arms.  It may not be that you have stepped out of them, but He just wants to draw you in all the more closer for a season.  Discouragement is almost like a magnet in nature.  Either it will draw you back to God and you will cleave to Him, or if the poles are reversed, you will be repelled and run in the opposite direction.  I can look back now and thank God for times of discouragement, because in them we have learned not to run, but to embrace.  So the reality is for us, that discouragement is a blessing.  Because in reality we know there is no other place we want to be but in His arms, regardless of what is happening around us.  

So instead of 

complaining...we praise

instead of

running...we embrace

instead of 

giving up...we push on

instead of 

withdrawing...we reach out

instead of 

hiding...we shine.

About MAF

This is a short video, about what Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) does.  In the next few years, we are training to serve with MAF.  In the years to come, this is what God has called us to do.  I look forward to sharing more about what God has laid on our hearts, over time.  At this stage,we feel God calling us to serve in the very north of our own country, Australia.

Now Available on Amazon!

Sam's Heart is now available internationally on Amazon.  If you know someone that needs to hear an awesome story of hope and the miraculous, then feel free to pass on the great news.

 

Buy on Amazon

By the way, to say that I am slightly excited, would be a vast understatement!  Can you tell?

Smile!

I thank God for the invention of digital photography!  Trying to get a photo of Jack is like trying to catch a bolt of lightening.  

Today Jack lost his last front tooth.  This is only some of the myriad of photos we took to get to the final one at the bottom. 

Smile!

 Which one of your children is the most difficult to photograph?