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Tuesday 13 November 2018

#Mind-control

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Proverbs 23: 7 AMP

“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he [in behaviour – one who manipulates]. He says to you, “Eat and Drink,” yet his heart is not with you [but it is begrudging the cost].”

I used to say to people “I am going to bake cakes” and guess what? I am baking cakes, the thing about this, I said it and started baking. I enjoy baking and started checking Google for ideas. The more I learned about baking cakes the more I wanted to bake. I see something and like it and try it for myself. It is amazing how we can become single-minded and focused on something we have a passion for.

So do you think it is #mind-control? In a way, I think it might be because we really focus on a specific thing. Can you imagine focusing on important things in your life? Do you know what the results will be?

I have been learning to focus my mind on more positive things in life. It’s very difficult because I am negatively inclined can you believe that? I would see the bad first and later the good.

With a lot of effort and practice, I have been focusing on good thoughts. What a beautiful day, thank You, for a packet of Simba Chippies. You know little things we take for granted. Not even say thank you.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, O LORD my God. Thank You, Lord, for today. Thank You, Lord, for my family, my job and my finances. Lord, I am so grateful for all the beautiful gifts I receive. Thank You, for my life, I can breathe and enjoy my life to the fullest. Lord, thank You, for helping me take control over my mind. Lord, that You have been teaching me to not accept every bad thought that pops into my mind each day. I put on the whole armour of God and I draw a hedge of Jesus Christs blood around my family and friends. In the Holy Name of Jesus Christ, Amen

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Monday 12 November 2018

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Unforgivenss gives Satan a foothold in your life!

2 Corinthians 2: 10 – 11 AMP

“If you forgive anyone anything, I too forgive [that one]; and what I have forgiven, if I have forgiven anything, has been for your sake in the presence of [and with the approval of] Christ, to keep Satan from taking advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his schemes.”

I have been drawing near to the Lord my God, these past couple of weeks and I was reminded that I needed to deal with a root of bitterness. I was surprised when this thought came up. What bitterness? Then I started to reflect over my past. Yes, there are people I am still angry with and I am harbouring unforgiveness towards them. I have been praying about my state of mind and my attitude. I know that I should and must let go of these negative thoughts.

If I want the Holy Spirit to operate in my life, I have to forgive and let go of old hurts. I also realised that God isn't able to forgive me if I don’t forgive others. I decided to focus my time and engery on these old hurts. I have decided to let go ot them. God know my heart and understanding what I went through.

I want to know God is able to work through me and I can only allow this when I am free of unforgiveness. I want to be open to the Holy Spirit and only by the grace of God can I get through this.

Prayer

O dear Lord, Abba Father, I humbly stand before You, please help me to let go of past hurts and unforgiveness that I might be holding onto knowingly or unknowingly. I am drawing near to YOU, I want to rekindle our relationship and I want the Holy Spirit to operate in my life freely. I forgive those who hurt and offended me knowingly and unknowlingly in the Holy name of Jesus Christ my Lord and my Saviour. Amen

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Lord You, are the lifter of my head

Psalm 3: 3 AMP

But You, O LORD, are a shield for me, my glory [and my honour], and the One who lifts my head.”

It seems when I let my guard down and I don’t put the whole armour of God on I struggle with depression, a spirit of heaviness, despair and discouragement. I didn’t put the shield of God’s protection over myself. Those days, I lose sight of what God is doing in my life and I feel totally alone and abandoned. Then the Spirit reminds me of God’s Word, He is the lifter my head.

Lord You, know and understand my mood swings, You know when I feel totally abandoned and without hope, those are the days You send me someone to cheer me up. I know and believe that You have a plan for my life, a future and I know You are in control over my life. In my hour of despair, I need to confirm and stand in agreement with Your Word. It will lift my spirit and my soul.

Lord You, know I am still practising staying positive, I am still working on my attitude and holding fast to Your word. Thank You, Lord, for being here with me today.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You, for today, that I can call out to You and know that You Lord are the lifter of my head. Lord I dedicate my week into Your hands, I pray for wisdom, understanding and compassion today. Lord guide me, give me the strength and understanding today. Lord show me the way forward. Keep me and watch over me. I believe that Your Word is in my life, You Lord are the lifter of my head. In the Holy Name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

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Thursday 8 November 2018

Lord I want to know Your Will for my life.

Ephesians 1: 9 AMP “Making known to us the mystery (secret) of His will (of His plan, of His purpose). [And it is this:] In accordance with His good pleasure (His merciful intention) which He had previously purposed and set forth in Him,”

I am still learning to understand the Will of God in my own life. I feel that God’s will still remain a mystery in my own life. I know I am learning and growing spiritually each day. There are times that I know things others don’t.

I believe that my confidence is growing and that I understand a couple of things others don’t. I feel a little happier and my attitude is better towards other. Now when I am uncertain and not sure what is going to happen, I feel stressed out.

Prayer

Lord, humbly I come into Your presence today, and I want to pray asking You to reveal Your purpose in my life. Please guide me and give me a purpose, hope and dignity to carry on. I need direction and strength to get up and fight. I am asking this in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ. Amen

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Wednesday 7 November 2018

#Driven

Philippians 2: 3 – 5 NLT “don’t be selfish; don’t try to impress others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourselves. Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too. You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.”

I love to overcome challenges and its important to perform to the best of my abilities. I feel that it’s important to motivate myself to grow, stretch and learn all the time. I enjoy inspiring my friends and family.

It’s hard for me to sit back and just relax. I feel that there is something I can do and I must take action. I also forget that I’m supposed to have “the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.” Carrying on all on my own pace thinking only of myself and forgetting to include others. I get carried away with my self-importance and before I know I feel all alone and abandoned.

I have been reflecting on this matter of being so “driven” and I wonder how it can contribute to my life? Nothing good, in life my family and friends should take first place. I fail constantly and my heart is crying out to God, please help me.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, Lord, I fear that I have failed You on so many levels. I seem to be so driven and doing things to impress others who actually cannot give a damn. I failed when it comes to my family and friends. Today, I humbly pray forgive me. Help me to turn my focus back to the Lord Jesus Christ and help me to receive “the attitude of Christ Jesus” in my own life. I ask You humbly – reminding You “whatever You ask in my name, believe and receive it.” Amen

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Giving God the Glory!

Acts 12: 23 AMP “And at once an angel of the Lord struck him down because he did not give God the glory [and instead permitted himself to be worshipped], and he was eaten by worms and die [five days later].”

Today I want to encourage you to bring praise and worship our Lord God. Jesus Christ died on the cross for both you and me. We have so many gifts and God is blessing each of our lives all the time. Today, I am grateful for a warm jacket, a job and food in my stomach. I can sit in my office and do my job without being afraid of any disaster coming my way. God sends His angels to protect each and every one of us.

Now I see that on an appointed day Herod decided to dress up in his royal robes and sit down on his throne. He was giving a speech to the people. All of a sudden the assembled people kept on shouting “It is the voice of a god and not of a man!”

Oh, how impressed this king must have felt because he did not speak out against the crowd telling them to stop, no he accepted their praise and worship. At that moment the LORD sent an angel who struck him down. He was eaten by worms for 5 days before he died.

Make no mistake God is not mocked. Whatever we sow we will reap.

To come into the presence of God, we need to worship and praise God. We need to give our God the glory and honour due to His name. God created each one of us and He loved us so much that He gave His only begotten Son for our sins.

Prayer

O LORD, God I want to come into Your presence with praise and I want to bring You glory and honour. Lord, You are my salvation, You are my life and I want to worship You. Lord, You are Awesome, You are Wonderful, You are my Salvation, You are my Counselor, Lord I want to say thank You that Your good news of salvation through Jesus Christ continues to grow and spread throughout this world. I want to bring You all the glory and honour. Praising Your Holy Name, because Lord You are Holy, Holy, Holy and there is none like You. I worship You Lord in the Holy Name of Your son Jesus Christ. Amen

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Before Bitterness takes root, forgive!

John 20: 22 AMP “And when He [Jesus] said this, He [Jesus] breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”

I have come to realize that the devil knows how to manipulate me and he constantly reminds me of past sins. This year has been one of those difficult years, I would be doing something and a memory pops up and makes me either very sad or really angry. I kept on struggling with these negative thoughts until I realized I have to take control of my thinking. Yes, I know “this and that” happened but I have spoken to the Lord and I have repented and ask the Lord Jesus for the forgiveness of this sin. I also know that I have been forgiven.

Why was I struggling to let things go? Today I realized I didn’t have the faith to accept it. We see Jesus rose from the dead. Jesus breathed on His disciples saying “receive the Holy Spirit.” Jesus also said that “If you forgive the sins of anyone they are forgiven [because of their faith]; if you retain the sins of anyone, they are retained [and remain unforgiven because of their unbelief].”

I have received the Holy Spirit but in my stubbornness, I kept onto past transgressions and when I feel offended by someone I kept holding onto it. Why? The person isn’t even aware that I am angry at them? I am carrying this mad rage around and it isn’t even doing anything to the other person. No, it is keeping me from my peace. What’s wrong with me?

As the Lord Jesus states “If you forgive the sins of anyone they are forgiven [because of their faith];” so it is up to me to forgive, I must let go of this thing that I keep on holding onto. Just short on this sentences tail, “if you retain the sins of anyone, they are retained [and remain unforgiven because of their unbelief].” Oh my goodness, I keep them locked up and it makes me go crazy on top of it too.

I do believe God is speaking to me through dreams and I have come to realise that I have been holding onto so many little things that I cannot move forward. I struggle with my stomach and when I feel upset I walk around with stomach pain constantly, there is no relief. It struck me this morning; it’s the root of bitterness. I need to get rid of this nonsense. I have to think about the people who I feel have offended me and set them free. They don’t even know that I am still angry at them.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, Lord Jesus today I am so grateful for this Word. People do offend me on a regular basis and I seem to hold grudges. I keep it locked up in my heart and visit it every now and then. Today Lord Jesus Breath Your Holy Spirit over my life. I forgive the people that have offended me and I set them free. Lord, You reminded me to get to the root of my problem. Today I want to humbly come and ask You please forgive me, I lack the necessary faith. I have been unfaithful and holding onto past sins. I pray to forgive me, I also forgive myself. I also forgive the people who have hurt me knowingly and unknowingly. I pray this in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth my Salvation. Amen

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Tuesday 6 November 2018

Start each day with the Lord Jesus

Psalm 127: 2 AMP

“It is vain for you to rise early, to retire late, to eat the bread of anxious labours – for He gives [blessings] to His beloved even in his sleep.”

This morning I received a “WhatsApp” from my daughter “no weapon formed against you shall prosper and every tongue that rises up against you in judgement you will condemn.”

It has been difficult for me the last couple of weeks. I have been taking umbrage when people make statements that offend me. In the meantime, I have decided to shrug them off. I keep reminding myself "the noise in your head isn't in my head." I try and to stay positive.

What do I do the first thing I wake up in the morning? I say “Thank You, Lord, for today.” Stretch out and switch off the alarm. Lay in my husband’s arms until the second alarm rings jump out of bed straight to the shower.

The most important thing in my life is speaking to God. I am grateful for a new day, for God’s mercies new each day. I am grateful that I can speak to Him early and we can just be together.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You, for today, thank You that I may come into Your presence and spend time with You. I love and adore You, I accept Your cloak around me the protection of Your hands. I know I don’t have to feel anxious for nothing, You are so in control over my life. I bless You and I love You in Jesus Christ name amen.

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