God expects you to grow your gift!

2 Timothy 1: 6 “Kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you.”

For many years I didn’t do anything, I just sat around and watched TV and looked after my children. I never had any hobbies and if I did something I was reminded that my hobbies were for old ladies. I stopped doing anything I loved.

Then a couple of years ago I was encouraged to do the things I love and enjoy. I read that God expects us to make the most of what He gives us.  We should make the most of our gifts and talents. I started baking cakes; I started baking cupcakes and biscuits. In the beginning they were not that great but as I practiced baking I started to get the knack of things.

I then wanted to learn how to paint beautiful landscapes and animals. I took a fine arts class and studied the art of painting on canvas.  I love this and when I am in the right mood I am able to pain beautifully. 

I used to be afraid that I would fail and people would laugh at me, but I soon learned they didn’t laugh and encouraged me. I did many things fearfully but I persevered and made an attempt. I would bake cakes on order and pray that the people enjoyed the cakes.

Prayer

Please Lord help me to reach the goals that I set for myself, help me do the best I can and let me do my work according to Your will.  As I grow my talents and gifts show me where I can improve and help me give my best always in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.  Amen

It’s time to trust the Lord

Ephesians 1: 11 “He makes everything work out according to His plan.”

This is a “light bulb” moment for me today, “He makes everything work out according to His plan.” My question is what plan? I have been thinking about this and it is clear God said in Jeremiah 29: 11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” 

Let’s carefully take a look at these words in scripture, God said “For I know the plans I have for you.” To my mind God knows me and is thinking about me.  God said “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Wow, did you see that, God wants me to prosper and that no harm comes my way. God said he wants to give me hope and a future.

The good work God has started in me will be carried out until the Lord Jesus Christ returns to this earth. I am a “work in progress.”

Prayer

Lord as I feel that I am a work in progress, thank you for watching over me. Thank you also for the word for today. Thank you that I may come to You today. Lord thank you, that You are making everything work out according to You plan for my life. I adore and worship You. I love You. In the Holy Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, Amen.

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In pursuit of my dream!

Joshua 1: 9 “Be strong and courageous.”

I have been busy with a number of projects and I am also working on my Dream. You don’t understand the pressure I put myself under to get everything done. I have been blessed with a job for a couple of months which I dearly appreciate.

I have the means to help my mom and bring my tithing to the Lord. This is important to me because I need to show that I am serious about my life and drawing near to God.

Sometimes I feel I just cannot make it but God has been good to me and has supported me in my difficult times.  I am waiting and trusting in God to move me forward.  And suddenly my life will improve and I will be able to help mom properly.

Prayer

Lord as I pray today, please Lord help me complete my tasks around my project, help me with wisdom and insight and show me how to improve my project.  Lord help me do the best I can always in Jesus Name.  Amen

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It’s Monday – a new week

James 1: 4 “Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” Berean Study Bible

I walked into my office this morning switched on the air conditioner and then walked over to my desk and switched on my laptop.  Taking a seat behind the desk I waited for the laptops prompt to type in my password.  Yes, it’s Monday, the weekend flew by. 

My colleagues walked through the door something happened yesterday.  Someone passed away; I heard them say “there is just no relaxing, we never have any peace.”

Life is so short and we don’t seem to realise it. You need to persevere and do the best you can each and every day.  Tomorrow isn’t promised remember that.

This weekend I visited my Mom and Oom Frik, it was so nice to see them.  They are aging and it’s clear they seem to be forgetting things.  I want to pray that God will give me the necessary means to help them going forward and when the time come be there for the both of them.

Prayer

O Lord God, You know that I have been doing my best and that my moto is to never give up.  Lord I bring Oom Frik and Mommy before You today, help them.  They are so far away from family and they need Your help.  Please Lord open a door for them to come closer to home where we can keep a watchful eye over them. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth Amen.

Show Compassion towards your parents please.

May God bless you for showing compassion towards your parents. God is watching each on of us and sees our hearts.

It was so wonderful to see Mommy and Oom Frik.  We really enjoyed the visit and it was so clear that Mommy and Oom Frik went out of their way to make us feel welcome.

I had to laught Mommy couldnt even unlock the door because she wanted us to say a little longer. Ag, Mommy we will come and visit you again.

Lord please bless Mommy and Oom Frik today and the rest of this year, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth.

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