Coming out of hybernation.

Hello one and all. So sorry that I have not written in such a long while.
Where has 2011 gone to?  Into the distant past would probably be the answer many would give.

Yes its only weeks away before 2011 is over But let us not rush off into 2012 yet, we still have time to end this year well. There is nothing worse than wishing life away.

Maybe it would be good to reflect over the past 12months and just see what all has taken place and the many things we can be grateful for as well as the laughs we have had in this season.

The title of this post is 'Coming out of hybernation' now does that mean I have been in a deep sleep? no let me assure you, definately not but when you are working hard on one area other areas sometimes suffer, that in my case being my blog writting.  Sorry guys. I will try be more diligent.

Lionel and I have had a full year of many great things and the hand of God has been amazing upon our lives and the lives of our family and the congregation.  We now have 4 beautiful grand daughters the oldest being 7yrs and the youngest one nearly 4 months, how fabulous is that. This has also been the year of Gods grace as Lionel had a silent heart attack and God brought him through and he is doing very well now.
We realy appreciate life when that life is under threat.
I have done 2 trips to Ireland this year and have seen Gods hand move amazingly in many lives and the Holy Spirit has been poured out in so many places. I love South Africa and I love Ireland.  I am so aware that the nations are poised for the reviving breathe of God and my hearts cry is for the supernatural working of God in and through the people of God to be evident in everyday life.
Dont cut short now....  pressure must not push you back but rather press you more into Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.

So what all have you encountered this year? pressure and bruising?maybe but I am sure also the goodness of God. Dont listen to the doubt peddlars and the negative report of the newspapers but rather believe the Lords report. He has begun a good work in us and He will take us through into the place of living in His glory. We are not objects of His wrath, we are the apple of His eye, His beloved bride as we make ourselves ready. 2011 is the year of establishment and thats why its been tough because God is establishing us in the mature anointing so that we will know His ways in 2012 as we come into His governmental rule.

Do not faint and do not pull back, the best is yet to come and the Kingdom is at hand. We who were not a people have become a people and we who felt like orphans are His sons ans daughters. Walk in His fullness. take hold of this season. Live in the present furture of God. You will increase in Glory because He has promised you all things pertaining to life and life in abundance. Sing a new song. Shout aloud. Our God reigns in all the earth. Blessings on you all.

Keep the faith.

Rose.