Thoughtful Ramblings

Australia Day is a time for reflection on our life as it is now and our history. I always think our history is so complex. I learnt about the atrocities to our first people the aborigines and was mortified that such things could happen. However many of my ancestors came to Australia against their will as convicts and were treated pathetically as well. So on Australia Day I like to celebrate the good things about this country, and how so many have made a great life given a terrible start. But I also want to reflect on the truly terrible parts of history, understand the loss and grief and anger of our aboriginal people and try to move forward together for a better future for all.

Every opportunity is once in a lifetime stuff because we never get the time back.  Make the most of the opportunities but only take hold of the opportunities God gives. Be wise. Take care. So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Ephesians 5:15‭-‬17 NLT https://bible.com/bible/116/eph.5.15-17.NLT