Dream

Dreams by Yvette van Niekerk Matthew 4: 4 But He answered and said: “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of GOD.” This morning I a woke up from a funny dream. “In my dream, I was standing in my Kitchen, but it was a little strange this morning. I wanted to boil water for a cup of coffee. The kettle was placed on a high shelf. I moved the plug of the kettle to plug it into the wall socket. Before I could put it into the wall socket, I had to move green fern. I placed the fern on the floor and, it towered above the counter onto the countertop. I finally managed to switch on the kettle. As I did, the kettle turned into a blender making a blending noise. I walked out of my kitchen and into the garden. In my garden, I saw three people, man, and two little girls. They were playing and throwing something at each other. I was curious and asked them what are you doing? The man said: “We are throwing ‘coal balls’ to each other which we eat.” Wow, I answered, what on earth is a ‘coal ball’? They threw a couple at me and I proceeded to eat one. It was a grape that covered a piece of bread. It was different and, I enjoyed it nonetheless. I kept on walking, and then I walked into a lady, looking at her I thought you look like my aunt. She was speaking to me but I cannot remember what she said.” So I tried to think what this meant? I told my daughter, and she shrugged and said I don’t now. Then I though about looking up some of the symbols that stood out for me. Anyway this is what I have found: Coal – this is considered good luck. The visitor carries a piece of coal, and sometimes other items such as bread, wisky, and money, to bring good luck. So thank you I will take the good luck, then. Bread and grapes: Bread in your dreams is associated with positive emotions and material gains. Thank you I will take that too. The grapes can be a sign of abundance, health, success and happiness. Well, I have decided this was a very good dream, I believe, and receive God’s blessing of abundance, health, wealth, success, and happiness. To top it off, I started a new Bible Devotional, and it was about the Bread of life. Again confirmation God is speaking to me. As I listened to my devotional, I came to realize that The Lord Jesus Christ is the Bread of life, and the grapes or wine is a representation of Jesus Christ’s Blood. The communion. Hmm, this became very clear to me. I am not double-minded, and I believe, God is working a miracle in my life. I see and hear negative tongues against me but, I believe and receive God’s blessing in my life.

Thank You, Lord

Thank You, LORD. by Yvette van Niekerk

"In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you." 1 Thessalonians 5: 18 You Lord, Jesus have been faithful all the time, I am so grateful that I can come and say thank you. I worry about my mom, she is getting older and I know that she is ill. This morning I was speaking to the Lord, I was praying asking Him to heal her and help her. I know we cannot call on Jesus and he is able to help us. I prayed that the Lord will strengthen them today so that they were able to do their work. I asked the Lord to let them look after their bodies so that they may have a good night's rest. When they woke up that they both felt refreshed and rejuvenated and restored and, ready to face today. I also reminded the Lord Jesus, that both Mom and Oom Frik was ill, I asked that the Lord will sustain them and heal them. To fill them with the joy of the Lord to give them strength. I prayed for Mommy’s lungs. I ask the Lord to give both Mom, and oom Frik the faith to say “O LORD my God, I cried out to You, and You healed me.” Psalm 30: 2 Lord thank You, that You are my healer and the healer for both Mom, and oom Frik. I pray Mom, and oom Frik will live long and healthy lives. God thank you for hearing my prayer, I am happy to hear my mom is in good spirits. You are so good to me, I am so grateful. You are my king, my savior, Lord You are my provider, my power, and my king. Amen

Holy Spirit

Good morning, today I want to talk about ‘how can I activate the powerhouse of God, within me?’ So what do I mean? Well, how can I cooperate with the Holy Spirit and become a Samson or even an Elijah? I know wishful thinking. The truth is I have been focusing on my problem and not on God's Word.

Samson Samson today would be the guy going to the gym, eating healthily every day and part of his day meditating on God's Word. Judges 15: 14 – 16 “When he came to Lehi, the Philistines came to meet him shouting. The Spirit of the LORD came powerfully on him, and the ropes that were on his arms and wrists became like burnt flax and fell off. He found a fresh jawbone of a donkey, reached out his hand took it and killed a thousand men with it. Then Samson said: with the jawbone of a donkey I have piled them in heaps. With the jawbone of a donkey I have killed a thousand men.” Samson was an ordinary guy the extraordinary was the powerhouse of God within him. The Holy Spirit came powerfully on him. Without the Holy Spirit, Samson cannot do the things he did. Elijah Elijah was an ordinary guy too. He was afraid of the threats of a woman and he run away to hide from her. Hiding in the wilderness Elijah asked God to kill him so he didn’t have to face her. But Elijah became powerful once the Holy Spirit came upon him. I love the piece where Elijah calls fire from heaven killing 450 Baal prophets and outran the king’s chariot. And he did it all in one day see: 1 Kings 18 and 19. I want the Holy Spirit to also move in me. I do believe that the Holy Spirit is a gentleman and he doesn’t act on impulse. He assesses the situation with wisdom and understanding to the extent I do not even think I can imagine. My questions: Why have you not worked in my life Holy Spirit? What do I need to do to have You act with me? I know You are living here right inside of me. What must I do to activate You? I am learning to speak God’s Word each day. Do I need to repent of my sins? Would You please show me so that I can repent and be acceptable to you? Prayer LORD thank you for your Word. Today I am opening a door so that the Holy Spirit may come in and help me. I am learning the Word and I want to develop an awareness of the Holy Spirit within me. Today I speak the Word and ask that the Holy Spirit be my powerhouse and activate the Word on my behalf. ‘I serve the LORD, my GOD, and he blesses my bread and my water and he takes sickness away from my midst. (Exodus 23: 25) LORD, I have received the Holy Spirit; so I have received power!’ Acts 1: 8. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen

Blessing for Grandchildren

18 December 2022 Salvation LORD, today I want to pray for the salvation of Gizel, Anabelle, Briana, Cuba and Devan. LORD, I want to ask you to guide them as they make choices that have eternal consequences. LORD, let them claim the Lord Jesus Christ as their saviour. Help them walk with you during their lives. Let them come to love and know you more. May they develop a relationship with you, and please straighten the path ahead of them. Let there be moments in their lives that they can pinpoint and say: “the Lord help me here.” In the name of Jesus Christ Amen

Prayer for my grandchildren - Respect for Authority

December 17, 2022 Respect for Authority Good morning, today I want to dedicate my grandchildren to God’s hand. Lord, today I want to pray that Gizel, Anabelle, Briana, Cuba and Devan have respect for authority. Lord instil a high regard for our government and law enforcers. May they also enjoy a great relationship with their parents, teachers and coaches? When they start work, may they have a good relationship with their bosses and managers? In Jesus's name, amen.

Grandchildren prayers - Friends

16 December 2022 Good morning, let's pray for our grandchildren. Today I want to pray for the friends they make. Loving heavenly Father, I want to pray for Gizel, Anabelle, Briana, Cuba and Devan. Lord, I pray for friends who will love and encourage my grandchildren. May they enjoy the good times and bring laughter to my grandchildren. And in any division Lord, I pray You will drive out the wedge of division and bring healing. Lord give them wisdom, understanding and discernment. If there are cliques make them aware of it and keep them from dangerous or foolish behaviour. So they may avoid any harm to themselves or their friends. Fill each child’s life today with close and caring relationships. In Jesus Christ's name amen.

The Perfect Marriage Partner

Good morning, today I want to think about my children and also my family's children. Finding the perfect marriage partner is key to a happy and healthy marriage. I know from experience life is hard at times and when there is no trust the marriage fails. I have been thinking about this for some time, it’s important to pray for our adult children. Let them find the perfect marriage partner. I know my youngest son has a specific wife in mind. He has placed the bar high, and the woman he wants to marry needs to fit into this category. My nephew asked me to pray for a good, loving wife. He wants someone who will appreciate and love him for who he is. I declare and pray for love, understanding, peace and kindness in my niece's marriage. The necessary trust, devotion and understanding for each other. Then my two stepchildren need to find marriage partners. I know my stepson wants someone who will understand and love him. My stepdaughter, if she wants to marry let it be, if she wants to remain single then give her peace of mind. I pray for love, understanding, respect and trust for my eldest son's relationship. They got engaged and are planning on getting married. I wish them all prosperity and plenty in their future. All the happiness and good things life has to offer. Blessings to their beautiful young children. Safety and protection each day. I pray for my daughter's marriage, let them be safe and happy, and enjoy the trust and respect for each other. Blessings to them and their two beautiful daughters. Let there be love, understanding, respect and trust for each other. I don’t know if I missed anything specific, my brother’s children are both in relationships too. I pray for their relationships as well as their grandchildren. That they too may enjoy, peace of mind, love each other, respect each other and trust each other. But the key to all these relationships is Jesus Christ. I pray Jesus over every one of them. Prayer Heavenly Father, today I dedicate my children, my grandchildren and my stepchildren. My sister's children and my brother's children and grandchildren. Lord, unless you plan that they remain single, You will send them a perfect marriage partner. Lord, send each unmarried young adult their perfect marriage partner. Give them the understanding and wisdom to know they are the right person for each of them. Lord, guide these young people in being submissive enough to hear Your voice when it comes time to get married. Lord, let them trust You with their decision and lean not on their understanding. Lord, let them acknowledge you in all their ways and listen to Your direction. Prepare their perfect marriage partners in advance for each person. Lord, let them be aware of You and let them trust in You when deciding to get married. Lord, help them to understand they need Your blessing in their marriage to make it work. Let the person they choose be a devoted servant of You, someone who loves You and lives Your way. Lord, I pray that there be no divorce in their future. I pray for the deliverance of divorce. Lord, also let there be no mental illness or emotional or physical abuse for any of these young adults. Let each one enjoy a life filled with close friendships with their partners. May they enjoy loyalty, and compassion, be considerate and sensitive, respectful, affectionate, forgiving, and supportive. Let them be caring and loving towards each other all the days of their lives. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen

Granddaughters prayers - Courage

by Yvette van Niekerk

December 15, 2022 Good morning, today I want to pray for Gizel, Anabelle and Briana my beautiful granddaughters. Lord may each granddaughter of mine stand firm for what is right, give them the courage they need to face today. Help them guard the truth and see justice in every aspect of life. Lord please gives them the ability to stand in grace. Let them revere Your name and be proud to proclaim You are Lord of lords and King of kings. In Jesus's name, we pray, Amen

Granddaughters prayer - emotional development

December 14, 2022 Good morning, I want to pray for my granddaughters Gizel, Anabelle and Briana. Emotional development is so important in life. Father God, You know each girl, and I know You are the Creator of our bodies and mind. Lord create in Gizel, Anabelle and Briana the ability to deal with emotions. Strengthen them today if they feel confused, give them clarity of mind help them focus. We all face dark times, and should this arise at any time in their lives I pray give them hope for the future. Lord, let Your Holy Spirit fill them today, as a ray of sunlight shine over them and keep them safe. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen

Who am I to be today?

Good morning, the question that is laying heavily on my heart today is “Who am I to be today?” When I was going to bed last night I was contemplating revenge. I am so angry about a situation in my life right now. I thought okay, let’s me see “don’t get mad, get even.” This morning I woke up, sat down and started my prayers. I started off praying for my granddaughters asking God to give them courage and let them seek mercy. I was also thinking let the Lord teach them grace and peace in their lives. How can I be so angry and keep revenge in my heart? Of course, I will let it go. Thinking about my thoughts, of taking revenge I realised this is going to turn me into an old hag. So that brings me to ‘who am I to be today?’ Right now I know that I am supposed to be a gracious forgiving person. I know that I am to let go, and let God. So I have decided to trust in God. Lord, my prayer is simple and I want to pray that You O God, will vindicate me. Please will you plead my cause against the person? I am asking You Lord to rescue me. I declare Lord God You are my stronghold. Please do not reject me. Please let me be free from this oppression I am facing today. Lord send forth your light and your truth. Lord guide me and let me bring joy to You. Bring me into your Holy Mountain to the place where You dwell. I will go to the altar of God, to God, my joy and my delight. I will praise you, O God, my God. Because my soul is downcast and disturbed within me, I will put my hope in You Lord, God. I will praise You and love you as You are my Savior and my God. Who am I to be today? I am Forgiving and merciful, trusting in God who is Sovereign. Who will you be today?

by Yvette van Niekerk

December 13, 2022 Good morning, I want to pray for my granddaughters Gizel, Anabelle and Briana. Father God, I want to pray for my granddaughters. You know the world is pressing in and tempting each child, in so many ways. Lord, I want to pray to ask for help for each girl to set boundaries, for their protection. Lord, I am asking that You give each girl a sound judgment to choose wisely. Lord, guard them against temptation; and please protect them from physical and mental predators. Lord, lead my granddaughter into paths of righteousness and light. Lord reassures me with Your promises that You are holding each girl in Your hands today. In Jesus Christ’s name, I pray. Amen