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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.

Cherished

It's drizzling over here tonight. How therapeutic to watch the gentle raindrops falling and bringing a wonderful refreshing to a drought that has lingered for over a year now here in Port Elizabeth.
Listening to the gentle rain falling outside I am reminded of the faithfulness of a God that draws close. As I look back on the really dry times in my life, I can see glimpses of His Presence as He faithfully saw me through. Did He feel close at the time? Not always. But when I take a closer look, I see more clearly His fingerprints as He carried me, or strengthened me ... or just loved me through it all.

Are you going through a particularly dry time? I encourage you to watch out for the amazing ways that He wants to brings His gentle refreshing to you. It might be through the arms of a loved one ... or a gentle word from a stranger ... or even in the beauty that surrounds you. He is longing to refresh your heart today with His gentle reminder that you are cherished and that He cares. He sees. And He cares. 

"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you."
1 Peter 5:7

All my love,
Janine xxx
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Pretty Pink Ribbons said…
Hi Jan!

Thank you for a refreshing word of encouragement...

Lotsa Love,
Nisha
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Kendra@Creative Ambitions said…
Such a beautiful analogy Janine! I've been in those dry spells and have learned alot of His love during those times... it always endures and it's what you know... not what you feel that can get you through anytime! It's raining here in Tennessee today... and yes... I'm thankful! We so need it. Hope you have a blessed week!!
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
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