Friday Reflection- 21st November 2025
Sandra’s Soliloquy
GREETINGS EVERYONE
I hope you are well, and keeping warm in this cold spell.
As we approach the beginning of Advent, it can be a time of assessing our life, what has been happening and anticipating new things and beginnings.
Personally, I keep saying I’m not really thinking too much about Christmas yet, as my youngest grandson will be two next week and we will be celebrating that with him. In spite of having four adult children and six other grandchildren, it is still a wonder how these two years seem to have flown past, and he is growing and developing daily before our eyes. Along with their latest kitten…who came with problems initially, and incurred huge vet bills, but once over that, he also seems to grow daily. He is the same size as one of the adult cats already, and it is only because he is so lively and boisterous, that you initially know which cat is which. He is also the most loving and climbs all over you and cuddles up easily. The other black cat is quite stand offish and solitary.
A reminder of how different we all are, how we develop, grow physically and deal with life. We have a loving God who loves us unconditionally, and nurtures and assists us through tough times and enjoys the good times with us. He celebrates us and encourages us to follow Him, allowing Him into our lives.
I am also beginning to get excited as yesterday I collected my new car! This was a challenge in several ways, including much heart searching as to whether it was something I should spend savings on. It was in my thoughts on and off for quite a period, until the difficulty of fitting a large toddler in the back of my current car with my scooter, was not safe. Also, borrowing my daughter’s car two years running for our holiday in France was awkward and we so loved her car, realising how much more comfortable and easier it was for us all. Going back to mine just highlighted how unsuitable it had become. It had served its purpose for a season, four years.
Wanting to be a good steward of God’s money and provision for me was a great consideration, and I really needed His permission. People who know me, will know how my past deeply affects my concerns over money.
Sleepless nights ensued trying to get everything in place but the local garage made everything so much easier for me, and removed the hoist from my old car to put in the new one, in a different position with additional parts. They were the experts and gradually my worries were put to one side. This particular car is the same as my daughter’s so we know we love it. I first saw it advertised back in August, and felt a surge of interest and wonder if it could be mine. Two weeks ago, in November, my daughter sent me the ad, as it was still available…so I made an appointment to go and see it and ask many questions. The story in reverse!
God helps us through practicalities, as we move forward tentatively in this instance to make changes and eventually looking forward to many trips out in this amazing car. Just in time for the cold weather too, it has a heated steering wheel!
My Reflections always reflect what is happening in my life and faith in action. I hope they encourage.
Father God, we thank You that you are interested in every aspect of our lives and want us to pray about everything and involve You. We thank You for your amazing provision.
We pray for all those who are affected by the extreme cold spell, the vulnerable and weak, those with serious ill health and ask that they are looked after. We remember those who are homeless and ask that people will be aware of their situation and assist them to get the help they need.
We anticipate the coming season of Advent and prepare ourselves and our hearts.
In Jesus’ Name we pray- Amen
Please share any concerns and prayer requests.
God Bless-Sandra x
God will make a way- Don Moen
Don Moen - God Will Make A Way (Lyrics)