Yvette's Whispers of Faith

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...

Good morning, Abba Father. Lord, “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” I praise Your holy name, for You are holy, holy, holy, LORD God Almighty. There is none like You. Thank You for a new day, for keeping me safe, and for guiding me through each day. I acknowledge that I cannot do life on my own. This morning, I humble myself before You, Abba Father, my LORD. You are worthy of my praise. I love and worship You. Come into my life today; I want to fall deeply in love with You. “For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison” (2 Corinthians 4:17). LORD, as I reflect on this verse, I admit that as I age, fear grows within me. I am less inclined to take risks and more prone to worry about the past, present, and future. I recognisse my afflic...

May this prayer inspire and uplift you. Trust in God's guidance and believe in His love and favor for you and those you care about. Reach out to Him daily, and let His wisdom and presence fill your life. Good morning, Lord, my Father God, Today, I want to express my love for You, Lord. I know You hear and see me in everything I do. I love You, and I ask for Your guidance. Let Your will be done in my life today. You created me, and even though I may not always understand why, I believe I am Yours. Your word says You have called me by name, and I am Yours. I dedicate this day to You and pray for Andus, myself, Alezandra, Pieter, Andus Jr., Jacques, Didi, Gizel, Cuba, Devan, Johan, Odette, Anabelle, Briana, Jean, Jacklyn, Mom, Oom Frik, Elsa, Llewelyn, Zelda, Sean, Patrick, Duane, Nikita, Matthew, Elijah, Paul, Carla, Jadyn, Adam, Jocelyn, Arthur, Dante, Benjamin, Violette, Alison, Elma, Peet, Elmarie, Ben, kids, Douw, Zayeen, Megan, Josh, Hannelie, Alan, Rina, Karina, Petro, Wilma...

Good morning, Abba Father. Lord, thank You for today. Your mercies are new every morning, and I give You all the praise and glory. You are the Alpha and the Omega, my LORD, the King of kings, and the LORD of lords, my GOD. I praise You, LORD, El Emunah, the Faithful GOD. Lord, thank You for Your unwavering faithfulness, even when I fall short. I come to You with gratitude for today and commit all that I do into Your hands. I seek Your guidance and Your presence today. Without You, LORD, I am nothing. You know me, where I am, and who I am. Without You, I cannot face today. I trust that You are in control of my life, and I acknowledge that we cannot manage without Your provision. I humbly ask for Your forgiveness. I forgive those who have hurt or offended me and release them in Jesus Christ's name. LORD, today I need to call 20 people. I pray humbly for Your assistance. Please send an angel to smooth the way for me. I need these people to attend the Expo. I seek not accolades, but f...

by Yvette van Niekerk Psalm 46:1 (NKJV): "God, the Sanctuary for His Devotees and Victor over Nations. To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song for Alamoth. God is our sanctuary and vigour, an ever-present aid in adversity." I perpetually draw my strength from the Almighty, finding confidence and courage in Him to confront any challenge. Currently, I grapple with turbulent emotions and struggle to contain my anger towards others. I earnestly strive to temper my words, yet often find myself unintentionally expressing thoughts that would have been better left unsaid. Navigating relationships proves to be a complex endeavour. When genuine anger surges within me, it often leads to outbursts. I beseech the Lord to place a guard over my tongue, yet I persist in my efforts. I persevere in refining my disposition, steadfastly holding onto the Lord, for I believe that without Him, reaching my destination is insurmountable. I perceive myself on a tumultuous journey,...