Yvette's Whispers of Faith

Hebrews 11: 5 (ESV) “By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because God had taken him. Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God.” How can I get into a personal relationship with the LORD? I believe we need to accept the LORD Jesus Christ of Nazareth as our LORD and Saviour. Then we need to build our relationship through studying God's word [Bible] each day. Faith is the key to please God. I also feel Enoch had a personal relationship with God. Enoch woke up early praying for the day ahead, reading scripture and helping others. Waiting on the Lord for answers and obeying God's commands. In all honesty, I believe we only please God infractions. I feel I fail God every day with something. I let Him down without knowing it. He loves me I know, I am still able to do what I want but my faith isn't that strong and my commitment is lacking. Prayer LORD I would love to be pleasing to You. I ...

Zechariah 8: 13 (AMP) “And as you have been a curse among the nations, O house of Judah (Southern Kingdom) and house of Israel (Northern Kingdom), so I will save you, that you may be a blessing. Fear not; let your hands be strong.” A Hadida dropped down into our garden and paced the lush green lawn looking for some morsels. I was staring out of the window watching the bird eat something. Unaware of the cat behind one of the bushes the bird walked up and down the lawn. He seemed so safe and sure of himself. At the time I was thinking of how God saves people, what will happen to this bird? All of a sudden our cat leapt out and launched forward trying to capture his prey, the bird hopped out of reach and flew up into a tree above, it was a near miss. I felt abandoned, alone and rejected. There seemed no one ever thought of me. Watching the bird and the cat reminded me that I am not alone and that God is with me every step of the way. Prayer Thank You, LORD, for th...

2 Kings 5: 6 (ESV) “And he brought the letter to the king of Israel, which read, “When this letter reaches you, know that I have sent to you Naaman my servant, that you may cure him of his leprosy.”” Frightened and shocked the messenger moves a couple of steps backwards. In the face of an outraged king, who tore his garments? Who knows what will happen? Elisha hears of this and sends a message to send Naaman to me. Naaman stands outside the prophet’s house, another messenger is sent out. “Go and wash in the Jordan seven times, and your flesh shall be restored, and you shall be clean.” Red-faced the commander wants to rush off back to his country. The impudence of this prophet but his servant encourages him to just try it. Water dripping down the commanders face and tears of joy as he looks at his body, he has been healed. The little girl was instrumental in pointing him in the right direction and God used Elisha. Prayer LORD, we are all instruments in Your ha...

Esther 4: 14 (NIV) “For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?” How far does your influence reach? Where you born for such a time as this? God placed you in this position. You are sitting in a position to help people. Many people are in good positions and are able to speak up for a colleague or someone who is in need of a job. Perhaps you know someone who is able to assist with a place for someone to stay. You are rubbing shoulders with the right people and God is waiting for you to open the door for a person in need. Are you using this time to your advantage? Are you in a position to assist someone in need and are you willing to help? What is stopping you? Is your pride holding you back? Are you letting this opportunity pass you by? Are you in a position for such a time as this? ...

1 Corinthians 6: 20 (AMP) “You were bought with a price [you were actually purchased with the precious blood of Jesus and made His own]. So then, honour and glorify God with your body.” I wonder if you truly understand the concept of honouring and glorifying God with your body? Let us think of a couple, eating and weight. I have a weight problem not because I eat too much because I now am eating. I never used to eat in the morning or during the day and only eat a small portion in the evening. Constantly worried that I will get fat, but I was losing my strength. I find when I eat 3 balanced meals in a day, I put on weight. This frustrates me and then I revert back to my old ways. Am I glorifying God with starving myself? I don’t believe I am God wants us to be happy, isn’t it? I know Jesus Christ of Nazareth died on a cross for my sins, and I am trying to glorify my God. Am I succeeding in my task? Prayer Heavenly Father, Lord help me to honour You with my b...

Obadiah “ 15 For the day of the LORD is near upon all the nations. As you have done, it shall be done to you; your deeds shall return on your own head.” Thoughts gush into my mind, how many times have I hurt people intentionally? I know when you cross me I will get even. Is it frowned upon? It should be but who knows? I am the first to point out “what you sow you will reap.” Lashing out and stating my case all the time, hmm. Then one day I will stand before the LORD, what have I done? I am an imperfect woman; I allowed my moods to rule my heart and mind. Today in humbleness I stand before the LORD, guilty of such horrible sins. My temper ignited and turned to rage. Red-faced and upset I shout at you. Will I ever be a good person again? I crave to become a better person. I have constantly fought my moods, my feelings and what I have allowed in my life. I am dismantled; I stand exposed before the LORD. Guilty, guilty. Please forgive me. Prayer LORD, I stand ...

Proverbs 4: 24 “Put away from you crooked speech and put devious talk far from you.” Make a decision and put your past behind you. Start learning how to control your thoughts. I identified sins that have tripped me up. You have to confess Pride, Rejection, Stress, Rage, Suspicion, Jealousy, Fear, Bitterness and Confusion. I confessed my shortcomings to the Lord on each of the above attitudes. We need to clear the air with the Lord, repent. I desire to please God. I want to live a Holy life. I want to be the change I want to see. Crying out to the Holy Spirit for help, I am losing my way. Each of the attitudes I mentioned causes me to react in an unpleasant way towards the people I love. I am fighting this war with the help of the Holy Spirit. I will not allow my mood to rule my heart any longer. Prayer Lord, humbly I confess I allowed pride, rejection, stress, rage, suspicion, jealousy, fear, bitterness and confusion to rule my heart. Holy Spirit please shows...