by Jane Mueller
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Read Psalm 23
God is not stingy. He is not hesitant. He does not measure his blessings with a tiny teaspoon. No. He overflows. His goodness pours into our lives in ways we could never earn or deserve.
Your cup is not half-empty. Your cup is not half-full. Your cup is running over! It’s spilling over with his love, his provision and his grace.
Yet, how often do you resist? How much do you pull back from God’s abundance, believing the enemy’s whispers, which say, ‘You’re not worthy. You haven’t earned this. Others need it more.’ Do you think God made a mistake in blessing you?
The enemy would have you believe you must prove yourself worthy before receiving God’s gifts. That is a lie. Toss it aside. Reject it. God never asks you to earn his love. His table is already prepared for you. Not in secret but in full view of every doubt, fear and enemy that tries to keep you from stepping into his goodness and fullness.
When God anoints, it is not a light touch but a lavish pouring. When he fills your cup, it is not just enough – it is more than enough. His blessings are not meant to be hidden or rationed. They are intended to be received and embraced with gratitude and joy.
So, what are you holding back from God today? Are you hesitant to receive his blessings fully?
Let go of guilt. Let go of hesitation.
Lift your cup – without fear and apology. Open your hands. Open your heart. Do not rob God of the delight he has in blessing you. You are his beloved, and you are favoured. Receive his goodness boldly. Rejoice in it fully. And let his life spill over into the lives of others.
Father, you are a God of more than enough! You don’t hold back when you pour out your blessings. I reject every lie that tells me I must earn or apologise for your goodness. The enemy has no claim over what you have freely given. My life overflows – not just for me, but so that I can pour your goodness into the world around me. I receive your abundance with open hands and a grateful heart. Amen.
Jane is a former Lutheran school principal and now serves as Governance Leadership Director for Lutheran Education SA, NT & WA. Jane has a keen interest in psychology, enjoys hiking and loves learning about and trying new things.
EXPLORING SA GERMAN HISTORIES
Saturday 10 May, 9.30-4.45 at the Langmeil Centre, 7 Maria Street, Tanunda.
A restored cottage, recorded songs, recipes, baptism, business, naturalisation, wills, a lost village, a shattered tombstone, state or local archives, private or community initiatives, including the Bethany app, Hills Local Wiki and Wendish Trail. Gather, hold, show, share, and tell diverse stories and preserve our heritage.
$50, including morning and afternoon tea and lunch.
Book with Christine Leske: ejleske@internode.on.net or phone mobile 0428 337 132
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SUNDAY 11 MAY 2025
Bethany: 10:30am HC Pastor Peter Hartwich
Grace: - No Service You are welcome to join worship at another congregation
Langmeil: 8:45am Pastor Jim Bryan 10:30am FUEL
Lyndoch: 9.00am HC Pastor Gus Schutz
Tabor: 9:00am HC Pastor Peter Hartwich
WEDNESDAY 14 MAY 2025
Grace St John’s: 2:00pm HC
by Jane Mueller
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And we do this so that we may not be outwitted by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his designs (2 Corinthians 2:11).
Read 2 Corinthians 1:23 – 2:17
Satan’s attacks don’t always come in obvious ways. More often, they creep in through bitterness, resentment and broken relationships. A grudge left unchecked, a wound that festers, a heart unwilling to forgive – these are the cracks the enemy exploits.
Paul knew this well. In 2 Corinthians 2, he urges the church to reaffirm love for the one who had caused grief, warning that excessive sorrow could consume both the individual and the community. He reminds them, ‘We are not ignorant of [Satan’s] designs.’ Where unforgiveness lingers, division thrives, and the enemy gains ground.
Satan’s schemes can be subtle. He sows discord through whispered resentments, the slow erosion of trust and the unwillingness to let go of past hurts. But Paul reminds us that forgiveness is one of the greatest weapons against the enemy – not because it excuses wrongdoing, but because it reflects the grace we ourselves have received in Christ.
Forgiveness is not ignoring justice or pretending the hurt never happened. It is refusing to let evil have the final word. It is choosing freedom in Christ over the chains of offence. When we forgive, we reclaim territory from the enemy and fully step into God’s love.
Have you been withholding forgiveness from someone? What is keeping you from letting go?
Ask God to help you release the burden of unforgiveness today. As you forgive, you are not excusing the hurt – you are choosing to walk in freedom.
Lord, help me to recognise the enemy’s schemes and resist the temptation to hold on to bitterness. Show me where I have been withholding forgiveness and give me the courage to release it to you. Fill my heart with your love so that I may extend grace as you have shown me. Strengthen me to choose forgiveness and walk in your freedom. Amen.
Jane is a former Lutheran school principal and now serves as Governance Leadership Director for Lutheran Education SA, NT & WA. Jane has a keen interest in psychology, enjoys hiking and loves learning about and trying new things.