Gifts for Your Seasons
Inspirational Thoughts for Life’s Journey
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Do you know the free gifts that you have been given for the journey and seasons of life? There are many questions I often ask myself like what is my gift? How will I know that I have it, and how will others be able to recognise it or how can it be used for the benefit of others? “Gifts for your seasons: Inspirational thoughts” are essentials gifts to enrich gifts in your life. Claiming them each day provides the strength to navigate the way that leads to fulfilment and satisfaction. Having these gifts give direction instead of wandering aimlessly with doubts and fears when roadblocks are encountered along the way, like a sudden health challenge or the loss of a job. Priorities of life undoubtedly reflect the importance we place on them. The human experience is one that is full of ups and downs, good days, and not so good days. These are seasons that the book addresses as the gifts are tapped into and unwrapped to help to cope with the uncertainties of life and what it presents to us. Jesus has promised many blessings that are gift wrapped for every day and these gifts bring delightful experiences. The gifts come packaged with the promise of His Presence. That depends not on affordability but on the gracious acceptance of His wealth and His pleasure to give these gifts. As the bountiful Giver, He is pleased to give the Kingdom to us (Luke 12:32), and as a loving Father, He delights in giving gifts to His children. My part is to accept these gifts, unequivocally. In this book I will share some of my thoughts that have helped me to appreciate the gifts which can be used for any season in life, with a sense of satisfaction for what can be achieved through God’s grace and power, and the importance of living a life of contentment. All the gifts that are mentioned in this book is possible to unwrap through the grace of God. It is a daily choice to discover each gift and focus on allowing the Holy Spirit to help in finding His Plan and how to use that gift, despite struggles and limitations. It is only through prayer and asking God to reveal the best way of using the gifts that He enables it to happen. I become inspired by the examples of how God has worked with Bible characters mentioned in this book, and they have been a source of encouragement as I reflect on the principles of how I can communicate with a God who loves and cares and reflects on His fingerprints making a marked connection with what is happening now. I can see His intelligent design at work in His faithfulness and loving character, which is built around His promise to save and secure, which showcases His benevolent nature. God-given gifts are freely granted to be used for His glory. They are part of the daily choice that is made and best used when shared and fine-tuned to bring out the ultimate purpose for those who have discovered each gift. What a beautiful way to being the day with thoughts that you are loved by the Creator of the universe who has invested so much in making you a happy and contented person for every season of your life!
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About the Book
"Gifts for your Seasons" is an insightful and inspirational book full of personal reflective thoughts and experiences, that have been helpful in dealing with the various seasons we all go through in life. These seasons include success, healing, parenting, self-worth, contentment, faith, love and peace.
The human experience is one that is full of ups and downs, good days and not so good ones. These are seasons which the author addresses to help cope with the uncertainties of life.
"Gifts for your Seasons" is a book that encourages the reader to consider the contribution that can be made through essentials that enrich the varying seasons of life and make a difference to you, your family and community. They are designed to fit in well with who you are and your personality. These gifts are applicable to the present times that we are living in.
It is evident that not all gifts come ready wrapped in material things, so there are a variety of intangible gifts to suit every age, background, and abilities. Identifying the gifts as God-given gifts helps to navigate the way that leads to fulfilment and satisfaction in life. Within the book you will find reference to Biblical characters, along with the narratives of others whose lives have been truly inspirational.
About the Author
Pauline Oxley was born in the Republic of Barbados and resides in the United Kingdom. She was married for 15 years and is the mother of two children, two grand-daughters and one great granddaughter. She has now been a single parent for many years and understands the importance of accepting the gifts that are given for each season of life.
Pauline was raised in a Christian home and is presently an active member in the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK where she has been a leader in areas such as teaching adult classes and working with children and young people. She is also an ordained Deaconess.
She is a published author and has published two editions of “Beyond the Valley” a selection of inspirational poetry. The second edition was published in 2009. Pauline enjoys inspirational writing, and this has been one of her hobbies for many years. She has shared her poetry at Churches, and within the community on radio and television. She has also published short articles for magazines.
Pauline has successfully completed a Business Management degree at the University of Essex, England. Her career life spans over forty years, having worked as a qualified and experienced Personal Assistant in the commercial world of business. Pauline has also worked as a lecturer, teaching adults at colleges both in Hertfordshire and London.
Pauline is now employed as a Personal Assistant in the National Health Service working to support consultant psychiatrists, doctors, and others in senior management who deliver a mental health Service to both young and older people in the community.