1 Chronicles 14:10
God’s Promise for Our Journey to Australia
And David inquired of God, saying, “Shall I go up against the Philistines? Will You deliver them into my hand?” The Lord said to him, “Go up, for I will deliver them into your hand.”
This was the promise God gave us when He opened the door for us to come to Australia. It reminds us that every major step in our family journey was not by chance, but by God’s direction and favour. Before confronting the Philistines, David does not trust strategy, experience, or kingship; he seeks God’s counsel. This verse teaches dependent leadership: victory belongs to the Lord, yet obedience requires asking, listening, and acting. For our family, it marks Australia as a God-directed step, not a self-made achievement of human ambition.
Exodus 14:14
God’s Comfort in Difficult Seasons
The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.
This was the word that strengthened us when we were down and needed comfort. It reminds us that even when we are weak, God goes before us and fights our battles. At the Red Sea, Israel faced fear, impossibility, and no human escape. God’s command was not panic, but trustful stillness. This verse reveals divine deliverance: the Lord fights for His covenant people when they cannot save themselves. For our family, it speaks comfort, courage, and peace again in helpless seasons.
Psalm 128:3
God’s Blessing Over Our Home and Children
Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine In the very heart of your house, Your children like olive plants All around your table.
This verse is special to our family and connects beautifully with Ashly. Her name relates to the ash tree, and this verse speaks of children being like olive plants around the table. It reminds us that children are not just blessings, but living signs of God’s favour in the home. Psalm 128 pictures covenant blessing inside the ordinary home: marriage, table, children, work, and reverent fear of the Lord. Children like olive plants symbolise life, fruitfulness, endurance, and future hope. For our family, this verse honours Ashly as Our Olive, a visible reminder that children are precious gifts, not possessions.
John 15:9
The Love of Jesus Reflected in Jesly’s Name
As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love.
This verse beautifully reflects the meaning we see in Jesly’s name — Jesus loves you. Her name reminds our family daily that the love of Jesus is personal, faithful and everlasting. Jesus speaks these words within His farewell teaching, grounding discipleship in divine love before commanding obedience. The Son loves us with the Father’s own love, inviting us to remain, not perform. For our family, this verse reflects Jesly’s name: Jesus Loves You, a reminder to abide in Christ’s faithful love.
Proverbs 16:9
God’s Faithful Guidance Over Our Steps
A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.
This verse captures our whole family story. We made plans, but through every season, move, challenge and blessing, it was the Lord who directed our steps. This proverb holds human responsibility and divine sovereignty together. We may plan wisely, pray sincerely, and step forward faithfully, yet the Lord ultimately establishes the path. For our family, it interprets every move, delay, door, and blessing as part of God’s providential guidance, proving grace was directing more than ambition.
