Yvette's Whispers of Faith

“Perfect love casts out all fear.” 1 John 4:18 (NLT) Have you ever had one of those days where you feel spiritually and emotionally drained? Where the fog of fear and condemnation makes it hard to even think clearly? In those moments, I’ve learned I have a choice: to listen to the voice of accusation, or to turn toward the unshakable truth of God’s grace, mercy, and forgiveness. Maybe you’ve wondered, "After what I've done, could God really love me?" Let this truth sink in: God cares too much about you to leave you uncertain about His love. Human love often keeps a record of wrongs. It can be conditional and fleeting. But God’s love is a perfect love, and perfect love has no room for lists of our failures. It actively drives out our fear by removing our guilt. When that inner voice whispers that you’re too far gone, remember this: “If our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart” (1 John 3:20, NKJV). Your feelings are not the final authority. God’s Word is. When...

by Yvette van Niekerk Lamentations 3: 25 (RSV) The Lord is good to those who wait for him, to the soul that seeks him. How to wait on the LORD? This million-dollar question is of paramount importance. When I set aside time to wait for the Lord, I find solace in seeking a quiet space. It's crucial to consider my surroundings and the people in my vicinity. To maintain focus and clarity, I immerse myself in prayer and meditate on scriptures that hold relevance to my current situations. I am reminded that the Lord is gracious to those who patiently await Him, and He is kind to those who diligently seek Him. In my perspective, being in a tranquil environment with peace and stillness allows me to patiently await the answers I seek to move forward. Today, I acknowledge that answers don't always come immediately. Yet, when they do, I am often astonished, scarcely able to believe the remarkable occurrences. It's astonishing to witness how our Lord manifests Himself when we await H...