Yvette's Whispers of Faith

“Those who guard their mouths and their tongues keep themselves from calamity.” — Proverbs 21:23 It is a most intriguing experience, is it not, to stand in the presence of someone who has wounded you and feel a thousand unsaid words rise to the tip of your tongue? Ah, the human tongue. So small, so delicate, so deceptively dangerous. There are moments more than I dare admit, when the sharpness of my thoughts threatens to spill out. At times like these, I find myself pressing my lips together with the elegance of a lady refusing to entertain scandal at a grand ball. But oh, how my thoughts rebel inwardly! I wish I could confess that biting my tongue is a graceful art I have mastered. Truthfully, it is a daily battle. A tug-of-war between the woman I used to be, the woman I long to be, and the woman God is shaping me into, slowly, patiently, faithfully. People observe the stillness of my face and imagine serenity. But inside? A storm often gathers. There are days when the injustice of ...

“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” — Micah 6:8 It was on an afternoon much like any other, the kind that drifts with deceptive calm; when I found my heart once again caught in that delicate tension between justice and mercy. There she stood the one whose choices had fashioned wounds in my life. A familiar heat rose in my chest, that subtle tightening that whispers of things unresolved. Justice, like a stern but noble general, lifted its head within me and declared, “This is not right. Someone must pay.” But then, as gently as a lace handkerchief falling from a lady’s hand, another voice spoke, softer, almost imperceptible. “Mercy,” it whispered, “belongs to those who trust the Lord.” For years, perhaps a lifetime, I have been a seeker of fairness. A defender of what should have been, what ought to be, and what must never happen again. I have argued cases in the chambers o...

A Reflection Inspired by Zechariah 7:8–10 It was upon this particular morning, as the sun cast its first golden ribbons across the sky, that I found myself once again confronted by the quiet whisper of the Lord; a whisper that tugged gently at the frayed edges of my heart. “Tell them to be honest and fair… to be merciful and kind… to stop plotting evil against each other.” So the prophet Zechariah declared, and so the Lord speaks still. How peculiar, that such a simple command should weigh so heavily upon a soul. And yet, here I stand; a woman who has lived long enough to know that forgiveness is far less a single act, and far more a continual yielding. I forgive… until I see the person. Then my throat tightens, my thoughts bristle, and resentment that unwelcome guest, returns to its familiar seat. Indeed, dear reader, I often find myself biting my tongue with the determination of a duchess maintaining her dignity at a most disagreeable ball. For within me there is a fierce desire for...

Colossians 3:4 (TLB) "And when Christ who is our real life comes back again, you will shine with him and share in all his glory." There are seasons when we feel like we're failing at everything. When the weight of our circumstances presses so heavily that we can barely remember who we are in Christ. When wisdom seems to have abandoned us, and we realize with a sinking feeling that we've allowed the chaos around us to drown out the voice of the One who matters most. I'm in that place right now. The glory of God feels distant, almost like a memory from someone else's life. My own attempts to fix things, to be enough, to get it right, they all seem to crumble in my hands. And in the fog of this struggle, I've lost sight of my center, the core of my being: the Lord Jesus Christ. But here's what I'm learning to hold onto, even when I can't feel it: Christ is still my real life. Not my circumstances. Not my successes or failures. Not the wisdom I la...

John 16:13 TLB "When the Holy Spirit, who is the truth, comes, he shall guide you into all truth, for he will not be presenting his own ideas, but will be passing on to you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future." I don't always feel qualified to hear God's voice. Some days I wonder if I'm listening well enough, if I'm too distracted, too broken to receive what He wants to say. But this promise in John reminds me that the Holy Spirit doesn't wait for me to be worthy. He comes to guide me into truth. Not because I've earned it, but because the Father is kind to those who honor Him, even in our weakness (Psalm 103:13). The Holy Spirit doesn't present His own ideas or agendas. He simply passes on what He has heard from the Father. He reveals what's true about God, about me, about the path ahead even when I can't see it clearly myself. Today, I'm asking Him to come. Not because I have it all together, but because without Him,...

A revised version of my Book Daily Devotional Ebenezer Isaiah 30:20 TLB “Though He gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet He will be with you to teach you. With your own eyes you will see your Teacher.” There were many seasons in my life where I felt as though I was finally taking a step forward, only to fall back three steps again. As a young Christian I often asked, “Why me?” I felt frustrated, even discouraged. But over time the Holy Spirit taught me a precious truth: “Why not me?” Because it is often through difficulty that God becomes my Teacher. In the quiet moments of struggle, I found myself running to the Word, searching for answers, hoping for direction. Yet in seasons of comfort I would slow down, pray less, and drift slightly without realising it. Adversity has a way of bringing us back to the One who loves us. God is not punishing us; He is teaching us. He is shaping us. He is inviting us to sit at His feet again. If you’re facing hardship today...

Reflecting on 1 Corinthians 15:52 "In a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed." 1 Corinthians 15:52 The Speed of Grace Have you ever tried to catch the exact moment your eye blinks? It's impossible. That's the timeframe Paul uses to describe one of the most magnificent promises in Scripture: our complete transformation when Christ returns. Not a gradual improvement. Not a slow process of sanctification. But instantaneous, total, irreversible change. This morning as I read through 1 Corinthians 15, this verse stopped me in my tracks. In a world where everything worthwhile seems to take time, building character, healing wounds, growing in faith God promises a transformation that happens faster than we can perceive. What Changes in That Moment? Paul has spent the entire chapter building toward this climax. He's explained that Jesus Christ, the second Adam, rev...

A personal devotional by Yvette This morning during my quiet time, I read 1 Corinthians 12, and one verse touched me so deeply that I had to stop, breathe, and read it again: “But in fact God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as He wanted them to be.” — 1 Corinthians 12:18 For years I’ve struggled with comparing myself to others. I try to be as beautiful, as thin, as well-put-together as the women I see around me. The perfect long hair, the flawless makeup, the slim figure. And when I don’t match that picture, I feel discouraged, disappointed, and sometimes even ashamed of how I look. But this verse reminded me of something powerful: God arranged me too. Exactly as He wanted me to be. Part of His body. Part of His plan. Chosen. Designed. Loved. How 1 Corinthians 12 Helps Me Live Closer to God The message Paul writes is not about outward appearance it's about identity, purpose, and belonging. Here’s what God showed me today: 1. God never asked me to be s...

By Yvette — Christian Devotional Blog A Quiet Morning, a Wet Earth, and a Heart Seeking God This morning the air was fresh after yesterday's rain, and the ground outside my window was soaked and peaceful. I was reading my Bible whilst the pigeons sat in front of the window. As I opened to 1 Corinthians 11, I came before the LORD again, asking for forgiveness for my impatience, unforgiveness, and quick reactions. I wanted to understand the Lord's Supper more deeply, and I longed to realign my heart with God. Perhaps you've felt the same. This post is for anyone who struggles with bitterness, irritation, and the fear that they'll never "get it right." What Paul Teaches in 1 Corinthians 11 About the Lord's Supper When I read 1 Corinthians 11, I sometimes feel fearful or unworthy. But Paul's message isn't a threat, it's an invitation. He tells believers to examine their hearts before taking the Lord's Supper, not because we must be perfect, bu...

It happened early one morning, just before I woke up. I’m still not entirely sure if it was a dream or a vision, but it felt so vivid almost as if I were standing right there. In the stillness, I saw myself standing, quietly aware of my surroundings. And then, out of nowhere, a lion appeared a strong, magnificent male lion. He wasn’t far from me. He was walking slowly around me, calm and sure of himself. For a moment, I just stood there, watching him. I didn’t feel afraid, which surprised me. Instead, I felt an incredible sense of peace and wonder. The lion’s presence was powerful, yet it carried a strange gentleness, almost as if he was guarding me. When I woke up, the image stayed with me. I kept thinking about it the lion walking around me; and what it might mean. My thoughts went straight to Revelation 5:5, where Jesus is called “the Lion of the tribe of Judah.” The more I reflected on it, the more it felt like a message of protection and strength. I believe the Lord was reminding...

Can I be real with you for a minute? Tithing is something I wrestle with. I try my best to be faithful, giving to the best of my ability. But let's be honest, sometimes I look around and see others who seem to be blessed in ways I'm not. They have this financial ease, this "caliber" of blessing, that can feel a world away from my own reality. And in those moments of doubt, a quiet, gentle voice reminds me: I am blessed. God does provide. He has come through for me more times than I can count, often in ways I didn't even see until later. He's always there, picking me up when I've lost it and guiding me when I'm blind to the path. My heart is so grateful for that. But my thinking still needs work. My human nature kicks in and whispers, "I earned this. I worked for this salary." It’s a constant battle to get my heart aligned with the truth. And the truth is found in verses like this: “A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the ...

You know that verse we often hear? Matthew 6:33: “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.” It can sometimes feel like a big, lofty command. But what if it’s actually a kind and practical promise? The "things" Jesus is talking about, our daily needs like provision, relationships, and health; have a way of falling into their proper place when we get the main thing right. And that main thing is seeking His kingdom. So, what is His kingdom? For me, it’s about consciously living under the gentle, wise rule of Christ each day. It’s about submitting my plans, my worries, and my hopes to His will. And that word "seek"? It’s an active, loving call. It asks for: • Intentionality: Think about when you’ve lost something truly precious. You put other things on hold. You look until you find it. That’s the kind of focused pursuit Jesus is describing. • Importance: Things like success, status, and possessions aren't bad ...

You know, I can’t think of the last time I saw a monument built for a skeptic. It makes sense, doesn’t it? Skeptics don’t build things up; they tear them down. And if you sit in that seat of scorn long enough, you might find it hard to get up. (More on that in a bit). I was reminded of this while reading the story of David and Goliath. We all know the heroes and the villains of that story, but we often skip over the original cynic: David’s own brother, Eliab. Picture the scene: The entire army of Israel, including Eliab, who was a general is frozen in fear of Goliath. Then along comes David, the little brother, full of faith and ready to fight. He calls Goliath an “uncircumcised Philistine.” Back then, that wasn’t just an insult; it was a statement of fact. Circumcision was the sign of God’s covenant, His promise to protect and provide for His people. David was standing on that promise. Eliab? Not so much. Instead of being inspired, Eliab’s “anger burned.” He basically said, “Who do y...

Verse of the day: Hebrews 8:12 “I will remember their sins no more.” Ever have one of those days where an old mistake or a moment of shame just pops into your head? That heavy feeling in your chest that says, "Remember that? You're not really over it." If you’ve been there, you’re not alone. This is for anyone who needs the reminder today that your past does not get the final say. Because of God's forgiveness, your past is gone, and your future is secure. No strings attached. I’ll be honest, there are moments when the enemy loves to whisper about my past. He’ll dig up an old regret, a harsh word, or a season I’m not proud of, and try to play it on a loop in my mind. But I’ve learned to talk back. When he whispers my failures, I tell him my Father’s promise: “Yvette, I will remember your sins no more.” It’s not that God has a bad memory. He chooses not to remember. His love is that powerful, that intentional. And I’ve found that when I’m the one struggling to believe ...