A thankful heart to God

It's a better day family

It is a sunny New Year's Eve in New Zealand. Thankful, is one of the words that come to mind when I look back on 2013. It definitely ended better than it started. Thank You Jesus.

1 Thessalonians 5:18 -  Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. To be thankful in ALL circumstances is a bit difficult especially when the circumstance seems bad or is heart-breaking at the time. But because God knows the end from the beginning we need just to have faith and obey. This life we have must be lived according to God's will, not our own. God created us, therefore He knows His creation and what's good for them better than they know themselves and think they know what's best for them.

With that in mind, I reflect how the year began, the kids had gone back to South Africa. That was the most heart-breaking circumstance that stood out for us this past year. But, we thanked God in it and prayed that we will see the reason why they had to leave. God was working on all four of us individually and growing us into who He has called us to be for Him, so His plan will be fulfilled. Our kids were going through their own journey in God and learning to trust God in every circumstance. The comfort of their parents always being there and now not having them there physically, was a tough transition but one that grew them in faith and strength. So we see how God's thoughts and ways are far above ours(Isaiah 55:8). They are now the richer for their lessons.

Neil and I had to learn to let go and allow God to be the Great I AM for our kids, we also had to depend on God, having faith beyond what we saw and heard, praying and thanking God always for everything. God really brings you to the point in your life where you either believe Him or you don't. That is a choice you have to make every day with everything.

In the natural, many things seemed like they were a set back, but God was setting us up to fulfil His plan.  At the end of 2013 when we thought, okay, the year is over and nothing big will really take place now, then God shows up and has the final say. This most definitely was the highlight of our year with the planting of a church in New Zealand to the glory of God, our Father.

We are so thankful for who God is to us and all He has done for us and our family. Unto Jesus Christ our Saviour, be all glory, honour and praise.

The word over our church for 2014 is RISE, rise and take your rightful place people of God, for He has called you and chosen you for His purpose, to execute His plan on the earth.

God bless you! Have a PHENOMENAL New Year!

Love, the Adams family

You call me out upon the waters

 It's difficult to imagine my life without God. It's like trying to breathe without air. He has orchestrated my life in such a way that there's no way that I or anyone could take glory for this journey. 

We were sent to New Zealand with the purpose of planting churches here. This is a land we did not know. We wanted to buy a business and asked God to place us where we would be effective for Him. Little did we know that He was going to send us to the country(farm). 

We fell in love with the beauty of God's creation. This is where one could just be still and know that He is God. You slowly begin to understand the greatness of Elohim(God, the Creator). He beautifies the earth and everything in it by His word alone. 

This little village in a valley in Ararimu was on God's heart before we ever turned up on the scene. Godly people were praying for a church and God answered their prayers by sending Neil & I to plant a church there. God was looking for someone who would step out the boat and walk upon the water, who would keep their eyes on Him trusting Him completely. We were just the willing vessels who had faith enough to believe God's word.

When you believe in Jesus, He gives you His thoughts and His dreams for the fulfiment of His plans on the earth. So when God stirs your heart to do anything that would bring Him glory, know that it is from Him and act. Do not think the thought to death. Because as time goes by while you work out the when, the where and the how, there are people who are waiting for you to rescue them from darkness, open their blind eyes and set them free from their prisons.

Walk upon the water, because Jesus is right there with you, holding your hand and leading you.

God bless you and your family

Love, Heather