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Daily Picture

Stephanie Hawkins

On Monday through to Saturday, I link an image to a theme in the Bible, with a podcast lasting about 10 minutes, which I hope brings hope and strength to anyone listening.

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00:09:29

The Atacama desert in bloom

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2025/10/11

This morning I saw a beautiful BBC picture of the arid Atacama desert, Chile in bloom, produced by rare rain watering hidden seeds of wildfowers. To whom or what do we attribute this phenomenon? About 600 years before Christ was born, Prophet Jeremiah warned the people of Judah and Jerusalem to repent of their idolatry and complete disregard of God. "They do not say to themselves, 'Let us fear the LORD our God, who gives autumn and spring rains in season, who assures us of the regular weeks of

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00:08:34

Be Simple

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2025/10/10

Today I am reminded that God wants us to be simple in our trust of Him and in our following of Him. "Simple" here is more along the lines of being single-minded, based on its original meaning from the Latin: simplus, referring to a medicine derived from one constituent (usually a plant) as opposed to a compound derived of more than one constituent. Remember, Jesus said that He is The Way, The Truth and The Life, not A Way. When we are metaphorically running around, with indecision and no solutions,

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00:06:07

One door leading into yet more doors

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2025/10/09

I saw a picture today of one door leading into a neverending series of doors. Jesus is The Way, The Truth and The Life. Meanwhile, all these confusing doors are not given to us by Jesus. Confusion is never from Jesus. Stick to Jesus and He will give you clarity in decision making, however difficult the uncertainty and perplexity. Be willing to wait for His perfectly timed guidance which will positively impact you and His Kingdom.

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00:06:18

The pool of Bethesda

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2025/10/08

Today I sense I should refer to the stirring of the pool at Bethesda in Jerusalem (John 5:1ff). It was said that an angel stirred it ever so often and whoever got in to the pool first got healed. Jesus saw a man lying by the side who had been waiting for 38 years with his infirmity, in the midst of a throng of other sick people. He told Jesus that he was never able to get to the pool first and had no one to help him. Jesus healed him instantly. As with any bible verse, there is a lot to unpack in

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00:06:44

A three fold cord

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2025/10/07

Today I was reminded of the importance of 3 in the sense of God, us (representing one) and others (also representing one). Last Friday's Daily Picture devotional mentioned the threefold cord which cannot be "quickly broken" (Ecclesiastes 4:12) and I had a wonderful incident yesterday which reminded me of this truth. I am a Montessori teacher (and English as an Additional Language teacher). I very recently heard of a technique to help young children visually understand the blending of letters of the

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00:06:46

The air vent flap on an aeroplane wing

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2025/10/04

Today I saw a picture of the air vent on an aeroplane wing. The air vents are vital for many aspects of the workings of the body and engine of the plane. I have just read a very detailed and complicated explanation as to the air vents' uses. You may have never even considered them and/or their absolute necessity. They help the aircraft adapt to the varying air pressures and changing temperatures. The Holy Spirit is even more vital to us and helps us uniquely. The Trinity comprises of God who we

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00:04:53

A bicyc l e and rider

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2025/10/03

A rider on a bicycle

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00:10:22

A snake charmer's basket

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2025/09/29

Today I had a picture of a basket such as might be used by a snake charmer which has led me on to thinking of the magicians in the court of the Egyptian Pharaoh when God's people were his slaves. Moses is sent by God to have his people released but the Pharaoh stubbornly refuses so God sends a series of increasingly devastating plagues upon Egypt. The court magicians were able to emulate Moses with the first 2 plagues of changing the water in the River Nile to blood and then creating swarms of frogs

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00:07:54

A crossroads

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2025/09/28

Today I saw a picture of a crossroads, an intersection with 4 choices. Jesus came to tell us to choose the way to God. God spoke through prophet Jeremiah (6:16) to say, "Stop at the crosswords and look around you. Ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is, and walk in it. You will find rest for your souls". That translated word "ancient" in this verse is from the original text meaning eternal, always, continuing, perpetual. In other words the ancient path of following God is not

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00:06:48

A snowman

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2025/09/26

Today, in my mind's eye, I saw a snowman which then caused me to reflect on what a non serious, young, frivolous and fun activity it is to build a snowman. Amongst the wealth of inspirational messages of 19th century Ralph Waldo Emerson, are what I thought were surprising but actually, on reflection, wise words, "Be silly, Be honest and Be kind". I have put this advice up in my home to remind me to have fun sometimes, without forgetting to consider those around me. Contemporary inspirational

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00:04:57

Abundant grass

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2025/09/25

Today I saw an abundance of grass and we know that in the right conditions grass keeps growing however often it is cut back. It has persistent roots and yet in the Bible we are reminded that grass eventually withers and dies, in contrast with God's Word. God's Words, His promises last forever. Isaiah 40:8 tells us "The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever". This is echoed in 1 Peter 1:24-25. Psalm 23 describes us lying down in green pastures, with wonderful

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00:09:31

A red rose in a snowy landscape

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2025/09/24

Today I saw a rose bush in a snowy landscape, reminding me of the scene in the fairy tale story of Beauty and the Beast in which a man tries to pick a red rose from a property not of his own, to give to his daughter, Beauty. A Beast confronts him for stealing from him. Without going into detail, Beauty's love for the Beast reverts the Beast back to the handsome prince he had been hideously transformed from by a wicked witch. We are all born as innocent babies but the devil is out to distort our

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00:05:37

A large white articulated lorry easily negotiating a...

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2025/09/23

Today I saw, in my mind's eye, a large white heavy articulated lorry going up a steep hill with ease. I sense that this a reminder of how Jesus helps us with our heavy loads of responsibilities and trials. Apostle Paul in his letter to the Philippians 4:13 says, "I can do all things through Him who strengthens me", in the context of focussing on Christ and all goodness that emanates from Him, rejoicing always, trusting Him whether we are in difficult situations or not and thanking Him in advance

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00:07:52

The Last Supper

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2025/09/22

Since yesterday I have been reflecting on Jesus's command, during what Christians refer to as The Last Supper, for us to take bread and wine in remembrance of Him dying for us and for the forgiveness of our sins (Matthew 26:26-28). Earlier in that same chapter we read that one of Jesus's disciples, Judas Iscariot, secretly contrived with the chief priests to deliver Jesus over to them for 30 pieces of silver (v14-15) which he duly did (vv47-56). In that same chapter Jesus tells Peter that he would

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00:07:03

A nest of bowls

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2025/09/20

Today I saw a picture of a nest of bowls, identical other than their gradually diminishing sizes. They belong together as a set. God wants us to have that sense of belonging to Him, in the right place, comfort, compatibility and a deep peace. Before Jesus left this earth through His death on the cross He declared to His disciples, and that includes us, that He gives peace beyond what the world can give us. (See John 14:1 and 27). As with many habits and routines we usually need to develop muscle

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00:04:43

A pair of tongs

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2025/09/19

Today I contemplated the two parts of a pair of tongs that enable the gripping of an object. The tongs are ineffective without both grippers in use. Similarly, though we have many verses reassuring us of God's presence with us, does He have us desiring to be with Him? With God giving us His best and us giving Him our submission to His Will and our best talents (given to us by Him in the first place), we will achieve much in and for His Kingdom. "Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, 'Whom

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00:09:23

A rake

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2025/09/18

Today I saw a picture of a garden rake but this has then moved me on to the old English term for a womaniser who usually has wealth, good looks and charm to carry this off, which is a "rakehell" (hell raiser), a term shortened to a 'rake'. Jesus warns us of being wooed by false prophets and false doctrine as coming from Him. They can appear so impressive, credible and genuine. Jesus warns us but also encourages us to stand firm. "Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many. And because

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00:05:06

A daisy

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2025/09/17

Today I saw a simple daisy with its cheerful white petals and bright yellow centre. It symbolises innocence and purity across various cultures and mythologies. The name 'daisy' comes from the Old English "day's eye" because its petals close at night and open to the sun, so they represent a fresh start. All too often we hang on to our past unhealthily, which hampers our progress now. Our past is not a waste. It can inform us but we need to press on. "Forget the former things; do not dwell on

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00:06:04

A TV screen operated by a remote control

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2025/09/16

Today, in my mind's eye, I saw a TV screen being operated by a remote control, reminding me of how many invisible wave lengths there are such as ultra violet wave lengths, infrared wave lengths, microwaves, radio waves, x rays and gamma rays etc. There are also hundreds of flights in the sky and planets even further away which we know exist but can't see with the naked eye. If we can look at a visible construction and acknowledge the existence of a creator, is it not conceivable that all that is

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00:07:42

Thick moisturising cream

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2025/09/15

Today, I saw a jar of thick body-moisturising cream which gets absorbed into the deeper levels of skin. This has made me think that we need to absorb Jesus into all aspects of our life. When we do so, not only do we become increasingly aware of His presence and His leading, but as we trust Him more, He actually can do so much more for us and through us. "I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips" (Psalm 34:1).

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