welcome to our first post!

been having thoughts of keeping a group journal to share God's goodness, and to encourage each other in our walk with Him

so here it is.. share your testimonies, visions, prayers and anything learnt that might be encouraging..

what we shared last sunday in our small group..

image for jasmine - sunflower & "little miss sunshine"
always look to God, He loves to shine His love on you
you're His little miss sunshine!

shelly - heart of precious stones, a really beautiful heart that is so precious to Him

wanting - lighthouse
shine for Jesus and bring light to those in need

The LORD is my light and my salvation: Whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?" (Psalm 27:1)

"I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." (John 8:12)

as i was looking for a picture of a lighthouse, i found a song titled lighthouse and its lyrics

thanks wanting & joy-anne for sharing words of encouragement & vision of shepherd of a thousand sheep, and thanks jasmine for sharing and asking questions, i love what you said about loving ourselves as how God made us. thanks to all for your responses and constantly assuring me that you were listening.. i'm much blessed & encouraged by you all!

hmmm, i wonder what the rest saw during the soaking session..

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take some time to reflect on the title of our blog..
what does it mean to you to love God with all your heart ?
is it difficult to love God with all our heart in times of trouble?

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more verses on
Loving God with our all

Mark 12:29-31
29 "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' 31 The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these." NIV

Mark 12:33
33 To love him with all your heart, with all your understanding and with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is more important than all burnt offerings and sacrifices." NIV

Luke 10:27-28
27 He answered: "'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'" 28 "You have answered correctly," Jesus replied. "Do this and you will live." NIV