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Welcome! Heart Ministry for Women exists to encourage women in their life by helping them to love God, love themselves and love their neighbour.

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Listen, Pray and Be EmpoweredWe can be confident that the Holy Spirit will empower us to make a change and to walk in a certain direction. In this Heartbeat Emma shares how we need to listen, prayer and discern what the Holy Spirit is saying so that we can make the change.Tuning into the Holy SpiritThe gift of the Holy Spirit can transform us but sometimes we can find it hard to hear. In this Heartbeat Emma shares about ways that we can tune into the Holy Spirit. God is Close Not DistantIn this Heartbeat Emma reminds us of the close relationship that God wants to have with us. He is not a distant God. He wants to interact with us, to guide us and ultimately love us. Joy in His PresenceKnowing that God is present with us can bring us strength. Rosemary shares about the joy in God that we can all experience when we allow the presence of God to live in us. Rejoice in Others JoyWouldn't it be amazing if we rejoiced when God did something in our friends lives? In this Heartbeat Emma encourages us to rejoice when God provides for those in our Community. When we do this we are reminded of just how much God loves us and how He wants to do the same in our own lives. Encourage Each OtherWe each have a responsibility to encourage each other in our faith. When we have people in our communities going through a hard time we can all remind them about who God is and how God provides. In this Heartbeat Emma challenges us to take on this responsibility. The Value of CommunityWe have all had experience of different kinds of communities. In this Heartbeat Emma tells us about the value of being in a Christian community and how it can lead us to holiness. Knowing the Mercy of GodDo we have the right picture of God? In this Heartbeat Rosemary shares how we can sometimes have the wrong idea about who God is. We are reminded about the mercy of God and how He extends it to each of us. The Names of GodThere are so many ways to describe God. The names of God tell us more about who God is. In this Heartbeat Rosemary shares how the names of God reveal His heart. The Grandeur of GodHave you ever thought about God holding the world in the palm of his hand? Wow! God is so beyond our thinking. In this Heartbeat Rosemary shares about the grandeur of God. Abiding in ChristTo abide in Christ is a continuation of Christ's presence in our lives wherever we go. In this Heartbeat Emma shares about how we can abide in Christ and what it means for our lives. How to Be HolyGod calls each one of us to be holy. In this Heartbeat Emma shares that to be holy is to be a person of mercy. We should be merciful to others just as our heavenly Father is merciful to us. Do You Chase the Gifts or the Giver?The Holy Spirit is freely given to us. This is a gift from God. In this week's Heartbeat Rosemary challenges us to ask the question whether we chase the gifts or the Giver? Care for the CarersGod values those who care. He says when we care for the least in our world then we are showing love to Him as we love others. Rosemary reminds us of the importance of Carers and just how valuable they are.Praying for OthersIn this Heartbeat Rosemary encourages us to pray for others by showing us how Jesus passionately prayed for His disciples. Where Our Strength Comes FromHow often do we feel defeated because we think we don't have what it takes? In this Heartbeat Rosemary reminds us that our strength comes from heaven. God will give us the ability to do the things He asks us to do. Waiting on GodIn the waiting God forms us and refines us. In this Heartbeat Rosemary reminds us how God works in us while we wait on Him for a response to different aspects of our life. Living My True SelfWhen we are honest with ourselves about who we are then we can be honest with God. In this Heartbeat Rosemary talks about knowing our true selves. Turn to God. He Will Lead YouWe can often wonder why God allows suffering in our lives? Through this Heartbeat Rosemary reminds us that God is always with us so we do not need to fear or be dismayed. Jesus Stills the Storm StillEven though we are followers of Christ we will still experience struggle in our lives. In this Heartbeat Rosemary reminds us that we need to follow Jesus example and trust that He will calm the storms. What Season Are You In?In life we go through many seasons. Some are joyous, some are painful and frustrating. Rosemary encourages us to depend on God no matter which season we are in currently. Be Guided by the ShepherdIn this Heartbeat Rosemary shares a well known Psalm, 'The Lord is My Shepherd.' We are encouraged to allow ourselves to be guided by the Shepherd who will give us peace and goodness. Prayer Helps Us to OvercomeHow often do you want to do the right thing but you fall short? In this Heartbeat Emma reminds us of the importance of prayer which helps us to overcome the trials and temptations in our lives. The Holy Spirit Living in YouThere is so much that God wants to give us through the Holy Spirit that will help us to live our lives. In this Heartbeat Emma shares about how we can have the Holy Spirit living in us. The Holy Spirit Empowers UsThe Holy Spirit draws us into a deeper relationship with God. In this Heartbeat Emma reminds us that the Holy Spirit empowers us to live in God's ways and with God's strength to offer love and forgiveness. How to Step into God's PlanOften fear is what stops us from stepping into God's plan. In this Heartbeat Emma reminds us that we can trust in God who is with us and goes before us to lead us and prepare us for our future. God is With Us in EverythingGod is with us in everything! Rosemary encourages us to cling to God when we are in pain and struggling. What Do You Have? Trying to Follow God's PlanHave you ever stepped out to follow God's plan and then become a little stuck? In this Heartbeat Emma shares about what we can do to continue to pursue what God is saying to you. Renewing Our MindsAs we begin to live a new way because of Christ's victory over death, St Paul tells us that we need to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. In this Heartbeat Emma shares about what it means to live this way. Living a New WayWhen Christ rose from the dead he opened up a new way of living for us which focuses on our hearts. In this Heartbeat Emma encourages us to step into this new way of living by putting on the 'new self.'Seek the KingGod is a personal God. He wants to have an intimate relationship with us where He gets to know us and we get to know Him. In this Heartbeat Rosemary encourages us in different ways of how we can seek after God. Easter Sunday: A New You!It is because of what Christ did for us on the Cross, by dying and rising from the dead, that we can now live the life He created us for. Emma shares about how you can put on the 'New You' this Easter Sunday!Palm Sunday and Holy Week: Preparing for EasterAs we begin Holy Week with Palm Sunday, Rosemary reflects on Jesus as the Lion and the Lamb. He was the innocent one slain and also the victorious one over death. Praying for Your NeedsDo you have needs? We all do. In this week's Heartbeat Emma will pray for you and many different needs that we all experience. Join your specific prayer intentions with Emma as she prays. Moved with CompassionTo have a heart like Jesus is to have a heart of compassion for others. Emma talks about seeking true heart transformation and what we can do when we are moved with compassion. Fasting: What is Your Heart Intention?What is your heart intention when you fast? Rosemary shares about the heart transformation that can occur when we fast during Lent. It will lead us to self-examination, repentance and a renewed relationship with God. You Are His Presence in the WorldAs our relationship with God grows our desire to be His presence in the world grows also. Emma reminds us that we take the light of Christ with us wherever we go.Recognising JesusThe expectations of how we think God should fix a situation can stop us from recognising His presence in our lives. In this Heartbeat Emma shares about some of the ways that we can be open to seeing God's presence.Lent: Longing for the LordAs we begin Lent, Rosemary encourages us to long for God. God desires that we meet Him. It is at this time of year where we re-align our lives to Christ and can be more attentive to what God is saying to us in our daily lives. Being Faithful to What God Has Asked of YouGod asks different things of each one of us. Emma prompts us to ask ourselves whether we are being faithful to the things that God has asked us to do. The Heart of GodThe heart of God is merciful, compassionate and so loving! Rosemary reminds us that this is also the heart that God wants us to have for others. Living a Life Without WorryGod doesn't want us to live an anxious life. In this special edition of Heartbeat Emma shares about the peace that God gives us when we give our worries to God and Rosemary leads us in a reflection on our lives.Advent 2023: Prepare to ReceiveWe need to have open arms to receive the blessings that God wants to give us during this Advent season. Are your arms open to receive? Rosemary encourages us to be open to all that God has for us this Christmas. Advent 2023: A Time of PeaceAt Christmas time we can often feel a sense of urgency and a mad rush to the day. In this Heartbeat Rosemary reminds us that Jesus comes in peace and we can all experience that peace in our lives. Advent 2023: It's Not Too LateAre you getting your heart ready this Christmas? It is not too late for you to focus on an interior preparation in your heart for the coming of the Saviour. Join Rosemary in this Heartbeat where she reminds us that the Holy Spirit fuels us to be expectant, joy-filled and ready for Jesus. Advent 2023: Are You Preparing Your Hearts?How often do we miss the signs of God? As we begin this Advent let's not miss the signs that God wants to give us about the coming of the Messiah. Rosemary encourages us to prepare our hearts this Advent. Preparing for AdventDoes Advent pass you by each year? In this Heartbeat Emma encourages us with some tips on how we can prepare for a rich Advent season so that it doesn't go to waste.You Can Be A Hero - A Time with HeartRosemary shares a message which encourages us that with Jesus we can live the life of a hero. Join us for A Time with Heart. (This is the recording of our live stream event. There is no live chat for this On-Demand version.)Come As You AreGod loves you just as you are! Sometimes we can think that if we improve ourselves then we will be worthy of God's love but God loves us completely just as we are. In this Heartbeat Emma reminds us of God's deep love for us. Gods Wants us to ExcelGod wants us to excel and develop what we do and who we are. In this Heartbeat Rosemary shares about having outward excellence and inward character. Our God is Love and Lifts Us UpGod's love is so powerful that it lifts us up when life gets us down. Rosemary reminds us that God is love and His love shows us hope, mercy, understanding and compassion. Faith in the EverydayGod wants to meet us in the everyday of our lives but it can be difficult to live out our faith when life seems the same. Emma encourages us that there is a maturity that God wants to take us to when we press into living out our faith in the everyday.Our God is DependableWe can have confidence in the steadfast nature of God. In this Heartbeat Emma reminds us that God is dependable and unwavering in His love and faithfulness to us. Remembering the Goodness of GodIn this Heartbeat Rosemary reminds us of God's goodness and how our own lives can bear witness to the goodness of God. Praying When You Don't Have the WordsDo you ever struggle to find the words in prayer? We all do! In this Heartbeat Emma shares a recent experience of what she did when she didn't know what to say. Struck by God's LoveIn this Heartbeat Rosemary shares how she was struck by God's love which comes down to us, carries us in our weakness and binds us up when we're in need. ContentmentEven through the hardships of life we can feel contentment when we trust our lives to God. Rosemary shares about the joy and peace we receive when we come to know how amazing God is.Overcoming Challenges - A Time with HeartDo you ever feel like the challenges in your life are insurmountable? Emma encourages us that the Holy Spirit gives us everything we need to overcome the challenges before us. Join Rosemary and the Heart Team for a word of encouragement and prayer. (This is the recording of our live stream event. There is no live chat for this On-Demand version.)Jesus is Our AnchorJesus is our anchor in life who helps us when life gets rocky and we feel like going off course. Rosemary reminds us that His promises never fail us. Being Open to ChangeChange is inevitable but we still don't like it. In this week's Heartbeat Rosemary shares about being open to change and allowing God to give us strength through it. Bringing the AtmosphereWe all know what it's like when there is an awkward atmosphere in a room. In this Heartbeat Rosemary shares how we have the ability to bring a different atmosphere into our homes and workplaces through our praise to God.The Quality of Our PrayerHave you ever assessed the quality of your prayer? To judge the quality of our prayer it takes honest self-reflection to look at whether we are honouring God with our prayer. Emma encourages us to reflect on our prayer. Releasing the Power of PrayerIn this week's Heartbeat Rosemary shares the stories of two people who relied on prayer in their lives for a change of heart and for provision. We are encouraged through faith to trust in God and to be persistent in our prayer. The Power of Our PrayerWe often underestimate the power of our prayer. When we spend time in prayer with God we build our relationship and our trust in Him. Emma shares about the power that prayer can have in our lives. Your Desires, God's Purpose and PlanThe more time we spend with God, the more we see our desires match up with God's plan for our lives. Rosemary shares that the desires placed on our heart were put there by God for a purpose.Praying the Sign of the CrossThe sign of the cross is something that we often do without thinking. Rosemary reminds us of the power of praying the sign of the cross by focusing on its meaning. What's Your Response?It is our surrender to God, our response to Him that allows Him to soften our hearts. In this week's Heartbeat Rosemary asks us to reflect on our own response when we encounter God. God Knows Your StoryGod knows our story. He knows the details and every part of our history. Rosemary reminds us that God can reach into our past to bring us healing and comfort. Please ExplainFaith comes from what we hear. In this week's Heartbeat Rosemary encourages us to share our faith with others so that they can hear about Christ. In doing so we will build up our own faith and the faith of others. Is God at the Centre?Is God at the centre of your life? It can be a confronting question to ask ourselves. In this week's Heartbeat Emma shares about the frailty of humanity and the never ending faithfulness of God. The Mystery of the TrinityThe Trinity is a mystery of our faith that can be hard to explain. Rosemary shares about the different facets of our divine three persons in one God.God Has No EqualIn this world we have so many rivals but not God. God has no rivals. God has no equal because He is above every name. He has declared victory over everything in life that wants to bring you down. In this week's Heartbeat Rosemary shares how God wants to encourage you. How to Increase Our FaithFaith is a complete confidence in God but it can be hard to feel this sure at times? In this week's Heartbeat Rosemary shares about how we can increase our faith. Your Word is a LampThe Word of God breathes life into us. In this week's Heartbeat Rosemary reminds us that God's Word is living and active. It illuminates our path and guides us in our lives. Look to JesusWhen we have times in our lives that we are lagging in our faith Rosemary encourages us to look to Jesus as the model, pioneer and perfecter of our faith. Jesus is an example of how to look to God for grace, courage and strength. Seeking An Answer from GodHave you ever found yourself in a challenging spot in your life? Do you need answers as to what to do next? In this week's Heartbeat Leanne shares her story about how her challenges have caused her to seek after God. Jesus Meets Us Where We AreJesus comes to us where we are. No matter how we feel that life is going, Jesus will meet us exactly where we are at. In this week's Heartbeat Rosemary reminds us of God's grace and love for us. God's Word NourishesGod's Word transforms our heart. Spending time in His Word prepares us for our day and it gives us a new perspective when we are frustrated, angry or anxious. In this week's Heartbeat Rosemary reminds us that God wants to prepare us and equip us for what lies ahead. Lord Have Mercy"Lord have mercy!" is a phrase many of us have heard and have said. Rosemary reminds us that to know God is to know His mercy. When you cry out to God, He will be there for you!This Day was Planned for You!Easter Sunday was planned for you! From the beginning of time God had you in mind when he sent His son, Jesus, to die for you. In this week's Heartbeat Emma wants you to know that the resurrection of Jesus Christ was planned for you!How Jesus Comes to Our AidJesus always comes to our aid when we cry out to Him. In this Heartbeat Rosemary shares how Jesus is always with us and He will give us strength and courage when we turn to Him. Jesus is the Good ShepherdJesus is the Good Shepherd. He is the one who will protect you and look after you. Rosemary reminds us that He gently guides us and leads us in life. Reconciliation: The Grace of PardonThe sacrament of reconciliation shows the Father's love for us because He forgives us time and time again. In this week's Heartbeat Rosemary shares about the grace that God gives us when we ask for forgiveness. You Reap What You SowIn this week's Heartbeat Rosemary shares a thought provoking message which will prompt you to ask whether you are sowing well? Who are you sowing into? Are you trusting God to grow the seeds you plant? Increase My Faith LordDo you have faith that God will act in your life? In this week's Heartbeat Rosemary encourages us to ask God to increase our faith.Lent has Begun. Are you Ready?Lent has begun for another year. Are you ready? Emma encourages you to think about the ways that you can focus on your relationship with God so that you move to a deeper level in your faith this Lent. God Has Not Abandoned YouEver feel alone? Most of us have experienced loneliness in our lives. Rosemary wants to remind you that God has not abandoned you! No matter your situation, your life circumstances, God will never abandon you. God Sees Us and Comes to Our AidHave you ever done everything you possibly could to improve a situation and it hasn't helped? The haemorrhaging woman in the Bible knew what this felt like. This week Rosemary shares this story and we learn that God sees us and comes to our aid. Coping with StressWe all have stress in our lives and we all cope with it in different ways. This week Rosemary gives us some practical tips on coping with stress and she reminds us that we cope the best when we ask God to sustain us. Is God Inaccessible?So often we can feel that God is unreachable and we can wonder whether God is inaccessible to us. Rosemary reminds us that God, in His love for us, sent us Jesus to tell us that He is accessible to all. Encountering GodGod is always pursuing us. He knows our gifts, abilities, likes and dislikes so intimately that He knows what will draw us closer to Him. Rosemary shares a story of a man who encountered Christ through his own questioning and searching. Seeking after GodGod promises us that we will find Him if we seek Him. God is never far from us even if we don't feel it. Rosemary encourages us to continue to seek after God with our whole heart. Boast about His GraceGod's grace is sufficient and worthy to boast about. Often we can think of the word 'sufficient' in human terms which doesn't even come close to the sufficiency that God gives us. Rosemary shares how God's grace sustains us in our lives if we surrender to Him. What are Your Priorities?Do you make New Year Resolutions? This year Emma encourages us to focus on priorities in our faith. When we prioritise something we make changes in our lives to make it happen. What are your priorities for this year?Jesus is Born. So what does that mean?Jesus is born. So what does that mean for our lives? Should we be different? Should we be living differently? Rosemary explains how the birth of Christ changes the way we live. Preparing for Joy!Are you ready for the birth of Jesus? With only a few days before Christmas Rosemary asks us how we are preparing for the Joy of Christ. Do You Have Nothing?Do you sometimes feel like you have nothing that can be used by God? Rosemary shares the story of the feeding of the 5000. It is here that Jesus used the few loaves and fishes, what seemed like nothing, to make something with abundance. Maybe you do have something?A Word for the WearyTiredness seems to be an everyday thing for many of us. Jesus knew we would feel this way and He encourages us to come to Him with our weariness. Being a Person of IntegrityAre you a person of integrity? Being a person of integrity comes from the heart. We are called by God to have a pure heart and it is only with the Holy Spirit living in us that we are able to achieve this. The Power of Our WordsOur words have the ability to build someone up or pull someone down. Our words are powerful! When we speak, our words give an insight into the content of our heart. Emma encourages us to ask the Holy Spirit for help in controlling our tongue. Being RefinedTo become the beautiful person God wants us to be we need to go through a refining process. This refinement and purification of our hearts often happens through the struggles we have in life. Rosemary reminds us that God has placed a beauty within us that He wants to make perfect. He is with us through it all. Don't Just Hope You'll Go To HeavenWe can't go to heaven on someone else's faith. We need to have our own personal relationship with God that we continue to work on. Rosemary encourages us to continue to pursue this relationship. Questions We Ask Ourselves About Our FaithDoes my life really change when I have Jesus in my life? Do you ever ask yourself that question? God wants to have a personal relationship with us and He wants to interact in our everyday lives. In this Heartbeat Rosemary reminds us that we can have an encounter with God that is very personal to us. Do You Rely on Your Abilities or God's Ability?Do you rely on your abilities or God? We are each given different abilities so it can be easy to rely on ourselves instead of trusting in God. Rosemary encourages us to seek a personal relationship with God that will help us to rely on Him. Seeking God through MeditationWhen we seek God through meditation He draws us closer to Him. He begins to reveal to us areas of our lives that can be surrendered more to Him. Rosemary shares with us her experience of meditation. AdorationAdoration turns our focus from ourselves to God. When we sit before our God, face to face, then we begin to surrender our lives to him more. A Sacrifice of PraiseDo you praise God even when you're going through hard times? It's not easy to do. Rosemary shares with us about offering a sacrifice of praise to God even in times of difficulty. The Promise of the Holy SpiritJesus promised that He would send us the Holy Spirit to guide us, comfort us and strengthen us. Do we know this promise? Do we recognise the Holy Spirit working in our lives? Rosemary reminds us of this gift that Jesus left us. God Will Guide UsGod will guide us in our lives when we trust in Him. Emma shares from the book of Proverbs that encourages us to acknowledge God in everything that we do.We Are Overcomers!Have you ever been tempted? You are not alone here... We have all been tempted in some way. It can be difficult to resist temptation but we know that God has promised us victory. Emma reminds us that with God we are all overcomers!God's Redeeming GraceGod's redeeming grace is available to everyone. Rosemary reminds us of this promise. She also encourages us that in order to receive God's grace we need to choose to accept it.You are Beautiful!We are each fearfully and wonderfully made by God. He has made us beautiful! When we come to know that God has placed beauty within us then we begin to see God's beauty all around us. Trust in His PromisesDo we trust the God we praise? Do we trust in His promises? Rosemary reminds us that we can trust that God has an everlasting promise for us and that He will protect us, provide for us and come through for us.God is Always WorkingGod is always working in our lives. Often when we look back on our life we can see the hand of God at work setting things up for our future. Rosemary reminds us that the Holy Spirit is always working out a purpose for our lives. Why did I do it to myself? Take two!Do you ever have a day where everything goes wrong? The day starts out well but then one thing after another happens and it all goes downhill. Often our behaviour unravels with the day. Rosemary encourages us that we can start afresh with God because our God forgives time and time again.Knowing What We BelieveFaith is a gift from God. Our faith grows when we listen, learn and seek God out. Rosemary encourages us to seek after the truth in Christ. God of AbundanceGod gives us abundance for every good work that He has prepared for us to do. God wants us to prosper with the fullness of life that comes from Him. It's not necessarily wealth and riches. Rosemary reminds us that God's abundance is given to us to succeed in the plan He has for us in life.Practicing the Presence of GodRosemary challenges us to practice the presence of God 24/7 in our lives. 24/7! It's certainly a challenge but we are encouraged to continue to bring ourselves back to thinking about God in every aspect of our day. Step Out and Act with the Holy SpiritSo often the Holy Spirit can be speaking to us but we don't step out and act. Emma encourages us to be bold, to step out and to trust that God will do the rest. Live with the Power of the Holy SpiritHow often do we live powerless, without the Holy Spirit in our lives? Many of us get stuck in our faith because we don't ask the Holy Spirit to guide us in our day. Emma encourages us to be expectant that with the Holy Spirit we can see God at work in us and around us. The Seven Gifts of the Holy SpiritWhen Jesus went back to the Father He sent us the gift of the Holy Spirit. Within that gift we are given the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit. The Giver keeps on giving! Rosemary unpacks these in this week's Heartbeat. God Will Use You Where You AreNever underestimate the place that you are in life. Emma encourages us that no matter where our life has led us God will use us where we are if we are open to Him. God Delights in You!Did you know that God delights in you? He does! Rosemary reminds us that God created us out of His love and he takes delight in us with gladness.Do You Have Unanswered Prayers?Have you ever prayed for something and not received what you asked for? We all have prayers that have not been answered and it can be difficult to understand why. In this Heartbeat Emma shares with us a significant unanswered prayer that encourages us to trust in God's plan. Kindness MattersA kind word can speak power into our lives. Rosemary shares about what a kind word does in our hearts and in our lives when someone speaks kindness to us. A kind word can remind us of who God is and what God can do. It can remind us of who God has made us. Do you speak with kind words to others?God's Got This!God is always watching over us, encouraging us and looking after us. In this Heartbeat Rosemary shares the amazing story of Jon Ponder. Jon's story reminds us all of God's grace that He gives to each one of us in our own circumstances. What's in Your Bag?Every day we pack our bag because we want to be prepared. In life we want to be prepared for everything that comes at us. With the Holy Spirit we want to pack our life with His gifts and His fruits that will help us to respond to situations with God's love and grace. Rosemary challenges us to ask the question: What have you packed in your bag?Are you Stuck in the Middle?Do ever feel stuck? Do you ever feel like you can't see the way forward? In this Heartbeat Rosemary reminds us that if we stay anchored to God then He will help us through all the trials we come up against. Seeking Guidance from GodWe often would like guidance in life. Rosemary shares on Psalm 25 which encourages us to seek guidance from God and to have a heart that is teachable to His ways. I Can't But He Can!We have so many "I can't's" in life. We need to take those to God because He can overcome any obstacle. Rosemary reminds us of God's promises and the need to trust in Him. The Empty Tomb Brings HopeThe faithfulness of God is shown in the resurrection of Jesus from death to life. We can so easily forget God's faithfulness when we are experiencing hard times but Rosemary reminds us in this Heartbeat how the empty tomb brings us hope. The Seven Last Words of ChristAll of Jesus' last words were expressions of love. From the cross He gave us another gift in His Mother, Mary. This powerful message helps us to reflect on Jesus' death and the sacrifice He gave for us. Look into His EyesIt's at the cross that we see Jesus' love when He laid down His life for us. Rosemary shares how we can come to a deeper understanding of Christ's love for us by meditating on the Stations of the Cross. Grace that RestoresWhen we seek forgiveness from God we experience restoration through God's abundant mercy and grace. Emma reminds us of the grace offered to each of us through reconciliation.Our Desire for ChangeGod wants to see the internal changes in our heart. When we pray, fast and give alms then we show God our deep desire for change. See the Father's HeartWhen we focus on the Father's heart and how much He loves us then we are able to trust in God at a deeper level. Rosemary reminds us that we see the Father's heart through Jesus. What is Stopping You?What are the sticking points in your life that are stopping you from going deeper in your relationship with God? We all have them. Rosemary encourages us to face them, look at them and give them to God. Going Deeper this LentKnowing who God is will help us to go deeper in our relationship with Him. Rosemary shares some of the ways that God has revealed Himself to her through her appreciation of creation, reading the bible and spending time in silence. See With Eyes of LoveHow do you think Jesus would have looked at people? In this Heartbeat Emma shares how Jesus would have looked at people with eyes of love and challenges us to do the same. Open Your Eyes - What Do You See?God wants us to see what He has in store for us but our past can colour what we see and how we view ourselves. In this Heartbeat Rosemary encourages us to open our eyes to God's goodness. The Hand Of GodOften we don't notice the hand of God working in our lives but He is always watching us and caring for us. Grace Available AlwaysDo you ever feel like you've fallen away from God? Do feel like you're not living the life God wants you to? Emma reminds us that no matter what we've done or where we are God's abundant grace is always available to us. How to Build ResilienceContinuing our focus on resilience Rosemary shares about how we can build resilience into our lives by reflecting on the ways we react to the challenges that we face in life.Resilience: Where is God Stretching You?As we all have so many challenges in life we need to learn to be resilient. With God we can be resilient with peace and joy. God uses the challenges of our lives to stretch us and grow us. Where is God stretching you to become more resilient?Why Read the Bible?The Bible is more than just a book. It is the heart and mind of God. Rosemary shares how reading the Bible gives us life as God's love for us is revealed in His Word. Equipping OurselvesLet's equip ourselves for what God has for us this year! Rosemary shares about putting on the armour of God to help us through the challenges of life. Praying for You and Your Loved OnesJoin Rosemary as she prays for your needs in this Christmas season. Pray with her and pray for all the needs of women around the world. My Strength and My SongWhat foundation have you built your life on? When we build our life on God then we find strength in Him and He guides us through life. Amazing Joy!Life doesn't always feel easy but even in the midst of struggles God can give you joy. Rosemary shares how God never leaves any of us behind and when we find God then we find joy. Are you Ready?Are you ready for Christmas? Are you ready for the coming of the King? In this week's Heartbeat Emma encourages us to be intentional in getting ready this Advent season. Blessed to be a BlessingGod has blessed us in our lives and He wants us to be a blessing to others. Rosemary Downes speaks about being a blessing to others because we know of the blessings that God has given to us. Are You Always Thinking?We think non-stop, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! There can be a real weight and mental burden from all the thinking that we do in life. God does not want us to carry these heavy burdens alone. Be encouraged in this week's Heartbeat to find rest in God. Habits of Prayer Throughout Your DayWhen we build habits of continuous prayer throughout our day then we are able to enter into a deeper relationship with God. In this week's Heartbeat Emma suggests different ways that we can begin to build these habits. Building Prayer into Busy Lives"I don't have time to pray!" How often have you said that? The truth is that it can be tricky to fit prayer into our busy lives. In this Heartbeat Emma invites us to look at prayer with a new perspective that will help us to make prayer a part of our daily life. Are You Fully Alive?Jesus came that we would have life to the full. To live this full life we need to be and do the things that God has called us to but there are so many times in life where we feel tired, unmotivated or lazy to do that. Emma shares how we can pick ourselves up to step back into the person that God wants us to be so that we can be fully alive. Go the Extra Mile!When we see people in need, when we notice something that needs to be done, do we do something about it? Rosemary challenges us to go the extra mile and reminds us that it all comes down to the attitude of our heart. God Sees You!In life we balance so many things and in all the busyness we can begin to feel lost. This week Emma reminds us that in everything that we are juggling God sees you, He knows you and He loves you!Our Attitude to WorkWhat is your attitude when you approach work? Are you hard working or a bit lazy? St Paul tells us that we should work as if we are working for the Lord. Emma shares on her experience of this topic.Cast All Your Cares on Him!There are so many things in life that we stress and worry about. No matter how big or how little God wants us to give it all to Him. Rosemary encourages us to give everything to Him in this week's Heartbeat. Don't Be Fearful of the UnknownSo often what can stop us from doing something new or achieving more is the fear of the unknown. Rosemary encourages us to remember who God is and to trust in Him during these times.Distractions from Hearing God's VoiceWe allow so many things into our lives that can distract us from hearing God's voice. By taking notice of what these distractions are then we can re-focus ourselves to make God the loudest voice guiding us. Steps to Help Hear God's VoiceRecognising the traits of God's voice helps us to discern whether He is speaking to us but there are things we need to do practically to be open to hearing from Him. Emma expands this topic by sharing about some practical things that we can do to help us hear the voice of God.Recognising God's VoiceGod is a speaking God. He has something to say and He wants to talk to us about our lives. It can, however, be really tricky to recognise God's voice. In this Heartbeat Emma gives us some great ways to begin to recognise the voice of God. Use What You Are GivenGod has blessed each of us with many things. What are you doing with what God has given you? God wants us to use what He has given us and more than that He wants us to develop, grow and increase it. Rosemary unpacks this topic in this week's Heartbeat. You Will Be ComfortedWhenever we go through hard times in life Jesus is the one who can comfort us. Rosemary unpacks this by looking at a verse in the Beatitudes which says, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."Build Each Other UpConversations that involve talking about what God is doing in our lives help to encourage others in their faith. When we share our faith with others we encourage each other by building others up and urging them on in their relationship with God.Turning Nothing into SomethingDo you sometimes feel like you don't have anything to give? Do you sometimes feel like you have nothing? Spend time with Rosemary Downes as she shares what God has placed on her heart. You will be encouraged in your faith with a message about how God can turn what seems like nothing into something!There is Always More with God!God's kindness, compassion, love, mercy and grace goes deeper and further than anything we could imagine. Despite this we can sometimes block God out of our lives because we limit what we think God can do. Be reminded today that with God there is always more. He is greater and bigger than any circumstance we face. Hope Again! Trust Again!Do you have circumstances in your life where you have lost hope? Have you decided that God can't help anymore? Emma shares with us how she needs to hope and trust again in God who can make a way!God in the Here and NowGod is a God of the Here and Now. He is concerned with your past and your future but He is also concerned with you now in the present! Rosemary encourages us to see how God wants to encounter us in our every day. Increasing Your StaminaDo you ever feel tired? Physically tired? Spiritually Tired? Emma talks about how we can increase our stamina to continue in our faith journey. God Wants You!It's a wonderful feeling to be chosen. It's wonderful to feel wanted. Do you know that God WANTS you? You are chosen by Him! Rosemary reminds us that God selected us to pour out His love upon us. Draw Near to GodWe are assured in the Book of James that as we draw near to God then He will draw near to us. Emma shares how we can draw near to God when we are feeling distant and she encourages us to take a step towards Him.SolitudeHaving a quiet time and sitting with God is so important. It gives God space to speak into our lives. It gives us a chance to slow down and to listen. Rosemary shares why it's important for us to have a time of solitude.The Power of PrayerPrayer connects us to God. It allows us to build a relationship with Him. By praying daily we are able to become more aware of God's presence in our lives. Watch this week's Heartbeat to be encouraged in your prayer. How Do I Look?We often ask people, "How do I look?" We are hoping that we get a good response. If we were to ask God this question He would remind us that He does not look at appearance but rather at our heart. So, how does your heart look?Discover Your Spiritual GiftsDo you know your spiritual gifts? God graces us with gifts given to us by the Holy Spirit. We are blessed with these gifts so that we can use them for the good of the Church. You can see a list of spiritual gifts here: www.heartministryforwomen.com/spiritualgifts How Can I Help?It's a common question we often ask...How can I help? In this week's Heartbeat video Rosemary shares that we can answer this question by focusing on our gifts and abilities. When we discover and use our gifts we are able to help in the best possible way. God's Goodness Available to UsGod is good! It is who He is and what He does. It's just Him! God wants to give His goodness to us. Rosemary shares about the goodness of God and how we can receive it. Abundantly MoreIt can often be hard to explain everything about God and our faith can't always be summarised in easy practical steps. Emma reminds us that God is abundantly more than we can imagine.Overcoming BitternessWhen we experience disappointments in our life it can be easy to become bitter. Bitterness can stay with us for a long time. This is not how God wants us to live. Rosemary shares on how to overcome bitterness. Partnering with GodGod wants to partner with us in our lives. He wants to work with us not against us. He wants to be present with us in everything we do. In this message Rosemary encourages us to be open to allowing God to partner with us. How Can You InfluenceWe have so many influences in our lives - good and bad. Rosemary encourages us to have a good influence on those around us. Be ThankfulRosemary encourages us to live a life of thanksgiving. Giving thanks to others shows love to them and causes you to appreciate life more. Live Today with JOY!The joy of the Lord is my strength! Have you ever wondered where that phrase came from? Rosemary shares what she has discovered about the joy of the Lord. Be encouraged to live with joy this Easter and every day!How to Live with Your BurdensWe all have burdens which we live with. They are different for each one of us. As a Christian we are asked to take up our cross (these burdens) and to follow Jesus. What does this mean and how do we do that? Emma explores this topic by sharing some of her story and how God has used her burdens to draw her closer to Him. Live Today with Hope!Are you living in hope? Hope is available to everyone. Rosemary encourages us that with Christ, our hope in the future can be lived out today in our every day. Our hope for the future helps us in our present. Are You Waiting?Waiting can be so frustrating but we all experience waiting at different times in our lives. We might be waiting for an answer to prayers, for new direction in our lives, for healing or for breakthrough. There is a purpose to our waiting even though we may not see it. Rosemary shares with us tools that can help us in our waiting and she reminds us that God’s timing is always perfect.Can People See Your Footprint?Rosemary shares that we are all called to pass on our faith but we are also called to pass on the specific gifts that God has given each of us. What gifts have you been entrusted with? What are you passing on? What Does Your Life Reflect?Do you find it a challenge to live out being a Christian every day? It’s hard to live out what we believe day in, day out but it is what we are called to do. Our lives should reflect our beliefs. Emma encourages us to stay focused on God and to love our neighbours. By doing this we can begin to have our lives reflect Christ in us. How is Your Heart?Every day we sacrifice and we give to others. It can be never ending and it is necessary but how is your heart? How is your heart in the giving? Do you become bitter about your sacrifice? It is easy to become resentful of our giving. So this week in our Heartbeat video we are having a Heart checkup where you can look at your heart.Do You Encourage?God created us to be encouragers. It is something that we are called to do. This week Rosemary reminds us of this call and how we can encourage those in our lives. Who can you encourage?Are You Persistent?Do you seek after God in prayer? How persistent are you? One of the ways that we can seek after God in prayer is to journal and to write down what we think God is saying to us. Rosemary shares how she journals in seeking after God.He Calls You By NameGod calls each and everyone of us by our name because He loves us. Rosemary shares how God not only knows our name but He knows our circumstance and everything about us.Physically Fit, Spiritually Fitter!In this special edition of "A Time with Rosemary" Rosemary shares the value of being spiritually fit in our lives and how we can focus on becoming spiritually fitter.God of the Possible!Our God is the God of all Possibilities. Just when we think something can’t be done God can make a way. Watch this short video to be encouraged with the possible that God can do in your life. BreakthroughDo you want breakthrough in your life? If so, then this is the video to watch. There are steps that you can take to ask God for a breakthrough. Emma encourages us with these practical steps to ensure you have a deeper faith this year. Start Your Year Well!Don’t start your year with worry! It can be easy to worry so much that we fall into a life of perpetually worrying. Rosemary encourages us to start our year well by replacing our worry with seeking God first in our lives.Do You Want to be Refreshed?Don’t we all want to start the year refreshed and renewed? Let’s end the year well so that we can start well. Learn how to go to God for refreshment.Are You Always Thirsty?Are you always thirsty? We often desire more in our lives but we don’t always fill us with what will satisfy. Rosemary shares that we can fulfill this desire by seeking after more of God in our lives. Watch this week’s Heartbeat episode. It’s a great way to prepare yourself for the coming of the new year. Life to the FullDo you want to live life to the full? We all want to get the most out of life. This week Rosemary shares learning to live this full life all starts with knowing that we are worthy.Going Out Into Your WorldWe have Christ living in us. Rosemary reminds us that we can be Christ to the people who are in our world simply by the way that we live our life.Feeling Shaken? God Will Give You PeaceDo you sometimes feel a bit shaken in life when things around you change? God will bring us peace during these times. Emma shares how she presses into God during these shaky times in her life.God is Always With You!We have a steadfast God who is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow. This means that no matter what life throws at you God is always with you and will always be there for you! Rosemary shares about God’s steadfast love for us in this week’s episode.God of the ImpossibleOur God is the God of the Impossible. Rosemary encourages us that we can trust in a God who is able to do things that are beyond anything we can think or imagine!Trusting When You're WorriedDo you find it hard not to worry? Our God is a loving God who doesn’t want us to worry! He wants us to trust in Him with all our circumstances. Emma shares on this topic this week.Mercy and GraceGod’s mercy and grace is endless and has no bounds. Watch Rosemary share on a familiar story this week.Your PurposeWe all want to fulfill our purpose in life. We all want our life to matter and to fulfil our purpose that we were designed for. But how do we find it? In this week’s Heartbeat episode Rosemary shares from her wisdom and insight. Check it out!Your ThoughtsYour thoughts have the ability to propel you forward or to stop you in your tracks. Rosemary encourages us to think good thoughts as God would want us to. Jesus taught us to think positively by trusting in Him. Don’t miss these encouraging words in this week’s Heartbeat episode.The Power of KindnessGod calls us to live powerfully with kindness. Watch as Emma shares about the transformative affect kindness has on our lives as well as others.Jesus Shows KindnessAs we continue our discussion on kindness we look to Jesus and the example He showed of how to treat people.The Kindness ChallengeWill you take on the Kindness Challenge? In this week’s Heartbeat episode Emma challenges us to live out a kindness that goes beyond what you may have experienced or given to others. God calls us to a deeper level.Slices of GraceEvery day God wants to pour grace into our lives. This week we hear some amazing stories where God has blessed people with His slices of grace.More Abundant GraceGod’s abundant grace is so overflowing that Rosemary has continued her discussion in Part 2 this week.Abundant GraceMost people never think about God’s abundant grace for us. Rosemary explores this in this week’s Heartbeat. This is just Part 1 so stay tuned for Part 2…Overcoming LonelinessWe can all feel lonely at different times in our lives. Rosemary encourages us with how we can overcome loneliness.Finding It Hard To SleepDo you worry about things so much you find it hard to sleep? Rosemary shares about worry in this week’s Heartbeat.When You Don't Have the WordsThis week Rosemary shares about how to pray when you don’t know what to say.Mary Always Reflects JesusThis week Rosemary shares how Mary’s life always points to Jesus.When Times are ToughIn this edition of the Heartbeat video Rosemary talks about how to keep going during times that are tough.

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Ursel Mihelcic

14 days ago

Thank you Emma

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