Sam Says

When I tell you I’m moving and working in all things for your good, your mind immediately goes to the more challenging aspects of life because it reassures you to be reminded that I’m here with you in the tough moments but what about the good times? Am I working in the joys of life too? Of course I am! I am very capable, more able than you give me credit for, and “all things” really does mean ever...

Rest in me. Allow me to hold you, to sustain you and, as I do so, trust that I can show you exactly what you need. And yes, I hear you … that rest is going to look different in different seasons. There are times when resting in me is about literally resting. Pausing in the moment and being with me is beautiful and not to be underestimated. As you pause with me, I strengthen and renew you. On other...

I’m always speaking, always communicating with you, whispering to you and not everything has a secret or hidden meaning. Sometimes the date is just the date! The only way you’re going to know and understand what I’m saying is by engaging with me, asking me to share more - expecting me to answer you. I’m not far from you, hiding myself away for fear of catching something horrible from you. There is...

Your stories are a part of your testimony, pointing other people to my goodness so don’t hold back! I can use anything and everything to woo others with my love, and that includes you and your stories. When you share what I’m doing in your life, expect your words to make an impact, even when you don’t see the fruit. You are free to simply trust that I know what I’m doing, moving in and through my...

Keep your eyes open for reminders of my love for you. I am showing up in both new and familiar ways and I want you to be ready to receive everything that I have for you. Blessed to be a blessing, that’s my invitation to you. You are blessed, lavished with my love and I’m continuing to pour out my blessings on you so that you’re free to share with and pour into others. You’re to be a fresh, flowing...

Keep being you, in relationship with me and trust that I know exactly what I’m doing. You’re believing the lie that tragedy or really hard stuff is needed to bring your loved ones to me but that’s simply not true. I move in the hard things yes, turning everything to my ultimate good, but I don’t need or will the hard stuff. It might sometimes look like I caused the challenges because I’m so great...

You have all the time you need. You’re not behind or running late. You’re exactly where you need to be in this moment. Do you believe that to be true? Do you believe that you’re not behind or failing? Who are you comparing yourself to or to what standard do you believe you fail to measure up? I knew exactly what I was doing when I created you and yes, I created you knowing it would take us until t...

I make daily life with me sound so simple because it is simple. Life doesn’t need to be complicated or fraught with difficulty in order to be impactful. The very best way to get anything done is simple steps, repeated consistently over time. Do that and six months from now, you’ll look back in amazement at everything we’ve done and explored together. Again, I know you don’t want to sleepwalk but n...

I know you don’t want to sleepwalk through life. The thought of one day merging into the next, rinse and repeat with no end or change in sight, terrifies you. You like variety and to feel like you’re making a deliberate, intentional choice or decision. You don’t want an accidental, default life and I honour that. It’s important, however, that you don’t make the mistake of rejecting rest for fear o...

Don’t invest any time or thinking in “what if?” Instead, plan and move forward with everything I have given you and trust that I know exactly what I’m doing. “What if?” does not serve you when it’s linked to doubt and uncertainty. What have I said? What do you know? Lay out all the pieces, all of the promises, and take me at my word. Every single moment has led to this one. Every little breadcrumb...

What lies have you been agreeing with? And what untruths have you been speaking over yourself? It’s time to break agreement with any vision of you that is not my vision. Stop playing small and undervaluing who you are to me! Yes, every person is incredibly important to me, has gifts and talents to bring to the table, and you’re quick to recognise that in others but stop discounting yourself. Why w...

This whole world is held in the palm of my hand and I see and know and love every inch of it. I see the ant scurrying around. His journey seems random to you, as if he’s going nowhere fast, but he, just like all of creation, is one thread making up a beautiful, vast tapestry. Not everything looks beautiful to you because you can only see things as they are, in the same way that a camera can only c...

Nothing in your life is ever wasted. You feel like the last few years have been inconsequential and you wonder why you couldn’t have instead simply stepped into the next season without all the journeying but there is joy and growth in the journeying.  You would not be who you are today without the wilderness years. And everything I’m inviting you into next would be impossible without everything th...

Everything has been leading to this moment. Every experience and opportunity, every gift and talent, every tear of frustration and every disappointment. You are the product of everything that has gone before and I am doing a new thing, making a way through the wasteland. You don’t see how everything fits together or how dreams and visions I gave you years ago are for right now but you don’t need t...

Refuse to worry. Bring all things to me. I know exactly what you need and I will never let you down. And having brought those things to me, let me help you focus on what I’m doing, how I’m moving in your life today. Leave tomorrow’s worries for tomorrow. So what’s in your hands? What can you do right now, even while you’re waiting? Not sure? Ask me! You don’t have to try and figure it out on your...

What’s on your heart? What are you concerned about or questioning? Are there things you’re feeling uncertain about that we haven’t explored yet? Or maybe we’ve explored them so you feel like you can’t talk to me about them again for fear of being repetitive? When pictured from the context of eternity, humanity is incredibly repetitive but don’t let that stop you from talking to me. I love doing li...

Keeping following the nudges, that’s really all you need to do. Hearing me, really exploring what doing life together looks like, is so important. How can you follow the nudges if you’re not sure if you can hear me? You can hear me. You do hear me. The real challenge for you is hearing and acting on the nudges, the invitations, when you don’t know or understand the outcome. Will you act anyway? Be...

Don’t let the apparent vastness of a problem overwhelm you. If you get overwhelmed you’ll end up paralysed and lose sight of the things you can do - and make no mistake about it, you are here to make a difference. You are a part of the solution, destined to bring hope and joy into places where darkness currently appears to rule. Appearances can be deceptive. You really mustn’t believe everything y...

I qualify and equip the called. Yes, there are gifts inside of you that are for this moment and as as you step into the next adventure with me, I will pour into you everything you need. Nothing is lacking, you simply need to embrace this moment, this invitation. Step into it with me and allow me to move and love through you. Success beyond all measure for my glory and the Kingdom! What does that r...

Those days or moments in days when you find yourself feeling discouraged, this is your invitation to let me help you renew your mind so you can dream higher with me. Stop looking at all the ways it appears I didn’t show up as you anticipated I would and instead allow yourself to see all of the blessings and all the pieces that played out beautifully. Don’t sit in disappointment. Refuse to lose hop...

You are my precious child, loved and adored since before the creation of the world, and Jesus is my son, my firstborn, so yes, Jesus is your big brother. Consider what big brothers love to do … lead by example and go first to show the way. Okay no, not all older siblings do that but Jesus isn’t just any sibling. He’s not interested in hurting you or putting bugs in your shoes. He won’t play unkind...

What if there’s no “right” answer? Yes, some maths problems have a correct answer and the only answer to the question of my love for you is “unconditional” but those solutions you’re seeking? There are many possible ways to move forward and this is an invitation to stop fretting about getting it “wrong”. Yes, I love your heart in this, you want to move in my best for you, but I turn all things to...

There’s nothing new under the sun. You’re not aiming to create something new, that’s my role, and whilst you’re made in my image, I’m not asking you to aim for brand new.  Instead, this is about showing up all you, in relationship with me, engaging with m in all areas of your life and sharing the adventures with others so they can have fun with me too. And no, you’re not the only person offering t...

Your life of faith is about so much more than where you go on a Sunday - and yes, I know you know this and it’s time to explore what life is really about. All of life is a life of faith. Every moment, every conversation, is a prayer. I am with you in every moment of every day, moving as you move, so what if you recognised my ever-presentness in everything? You know it logically but it’s still too...

You understand in the physical that not all discomfort means “stop”. When you try new things or move your body in unfamiliar ways, you understand and expect some discomfort.  And you don’t get it right every, single time. You have to fall down a lot before you can walk, let alone run. If a young child stopped just because they didn’t master walking at their very first attempt, you’d be surrounded...