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Janine Claire Robinson
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Welcome to my little writing corner. I count my many blessings to be a cherished wife and an ever-learning-loving-growing mother to 3 amazing children this side of Heaven and a precious little boy in Heaven. Together as a family we pastor a precious church community called Redeeming Hope Church. I've had the privilege of loving and following Jesus Christ since my earliest memories as a child. No matter what I've gone through in life, He has always been so present. At heart, I'm an encourager ... so this is a place where I get to wear my heart on my sleeve and share my journey of learning to live a life of love in action.

Life outside the box

As far back as I can remember, I have always known that I want to spend my life loving God and fulfilling His purposes for me.  As a child I knew that I wanted to be in ministry and somehow the belief began grow that fulfilling God's destiny obviously had to look like something very specific. Over the years I have explored some of the different gifts that He has placed in me, but have also spent a lot of time "waiting" for Him to layout in my heart the specifics of what that is meant to look like. Now I am realising that most things just don't fit into one defined little box when it comes to our destiny. Life with God is always going to be an adventure and fulfilling our calling in God is always going to be a walk of faith. 
So ... here's me starting to live outside the box. I am spending more time discerning the opportunities given to me in each day than waiting for it all to be written out in the clouds above before I take action ;)  I am realising that each day is the opportunity given to each of us to live life filled with His love and make a difference. There is purpose in each day for us!! Living in the moment is opening my eyes to so many incredible opportunities to share His love and truth that I just kind of used to look right over. I have to admit - it's far more exhilerating outside the box!!    

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