Yvette's Whispers of Faith

Heavenly Father, During this season of fasting, I bring my marriage before You in prayer. Although the future remains unknown to me, I trust in Your Word, as written in Jeremiah 29:11-12: “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you.” Lord, I come before You seeking guidance and strength for the road ahead. I am uncertain of what lies before me, yet I feel compelled to lift up my marriage to You, asking for Your intervention and support. Help me to be the wife You desire me to be. I recognise my limitations and my need for Your assistance. Transform my tendencies toward selfishness, impatience, and irritability into kindness, endurance, and the ability to bear all things. Take my ingrained habits, reactions, and protective defences, and replace them with patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Break ...

Good morning, Abba Father, All glory and honor belong to You, Holy God. Today, I come to praise and worship You with all my heart. Thank You for the precious rain, a reminder of Your grace upon all creation. As I look out my window, I see the water nurturing the grass, plants, and all living things, a beautiful display of Your love. Thank You for this wonderful blessing, Lord. Father, I feel blessed to have this time to be in Your presence. You know me by name, You understand my heart, and You know my deepest thoughts. I’m grateful for each moment I can dedicate my life back to You, seeking to purify my heart, mind, and body in Your presence. As I continue this second day of fasting, I confess my struggles, Lord. I battle with negativity in my thoughts, actions, and words. Please forgive me for these shortcomings, for my anger and frustration. I lift up those around me, even those who test my patience, releasing them to You in Jesus’ name, asking that You bring them peace and fulfil t...

Dear Father God, O Lord, my God, I come humbly before You, asking that You cleanse my heart of every fault and renew a right spirit within me. Please, Lord, forgive me for the thoughts I have held, the words I have spoken, and the actions I have taken that have not brought glory to You or have strayed from Your commands. Specifically, I confess to You my thoughts about others who seem to succeed through dishonesty or harm. I acknowledge the words, thoughts, and actions within me that are not pleasing to You, Lord, and I ask Your forgiveness. I repent of these and choose to turn from this path, desiring to live fully in Your way. I trust in Your mercy, for You are gracious and slow to anger, full of compassion and loving-kindness. Forgive me, Lord, for any times I have taken Your mercy for granted. Lord, You alone "know the secrets of the heart." Reveal to me any hidden sins that I may not yet see. Show me any place in my life where sin remains unrecognised. Open my eyes to t...

In a time when the land itself seemed to weep with hunger, a family fled from Bethlehem in search of life. Elimelech, his wife Naomi, and their two sons Mahlon and Kilion ventured to Moab, a foreign land that promised refuge. But Moab, while offering them a temporary home, became a place of heartbreak. First, Naomi lost Elimelech, her beloved husband. Then, after her sons had married Moabite women, Orpah and Ruth, they too were taken from her. In the space of years, Naomi’s once full heart was left barren, emptied of the loves that had defined her life. Yet, within the shadows of this sorrow, the whispers of God’s plan began to stir. Naomi, broken yet not without faith, learned that God had once again provided for His people in Bethlehem. She decided to return, urging her daughters-in-law to stay behind in Moab and find new husbands. Orpah, with tears in her eyes, kissed Naomi goodbye. But Ruth... Ruth held on. "Don’t ask me to leave you," she pleaded. "Where you go, I ...

Our Father “…therefore, pray … Our Father in heaven …” Matthew 6: 9 Here’s how Jesus taught us to pray: 1) Our Father in heaven. When you say “Father,” you acknowledge that you’re part of God’s family and have a special relationship with Him. This relationship entitles you to approach Him anytime, confident that you are loved, welcomed, and assured of His favor. When you say “in heaven,” you recognize that you are drawing from the highest source of goodness, grace, mercy, provision, protection, and authority. What a privilege! 2) Hallowed be Your Name. This should always be foremost in your mind: “Whatever I do today, Lord, let it honor You.” Your life should inspire others to want to know the One you serve. 3) Your Kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Every time you choose to say no to yourself and yes to God’s will, you demonstrate what it means to live as a citizen of His kingdom. Note the words “as it is in heaven.” Is anyone in heaven fearful or doubting? ...

1. Make up your mind: Spiritual growth doesn’t happen passively. It requires a deliberate decision and commitment. As James 1:7 warns, a person who is uncertain and wavering cannot expect to receive from the LORD. To build a meaningful relationship with Him, prioritise it above all else and set your heart steadfastly towards spiritual growth. 2. Break up your will: Surrendering your will to God and aligning it with His purposes is crucial for spiritual progress. Like Israel wandering in circles in the wilderness despite being so close to the Promised Land, it illustrates the importance of obedience and alignment with God's will. As Hebrews 13:20-21 reassures, when we allow God to work in us, He equips us to fulfil His good purposes. 3. Wake up your faith: Act on the promptings of God’s Spirit and trust His guidance. Hebrews 11:6 reminds us that faith is foundational; those who seek God earnestly are rewarded. Trusting in God's faithfulness and diligently seeking Him w...

…He will receive his reward. - 1 Corinthians 3:14 NIV Scripture 1: "...The fire will test the quality of each man's work. If what he has built survives, he will receive his reward. If it is burned up, he will suffer loss..." - 1 Corinthians 3:13-15 Scripture 2: "No one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for me and the gospel will fail to receive a hundred times as much in this present age." - Mark 10:29-30 NIV Scripture 3: "When you give a banquet, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind, and you will be blessed. Although they cannot repay you, you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous." - Luke 14:13-14 NIV These Scriptures clearly teach that God rewards your deeds. Some rewards will come in this life, and some will come in the next. Perhaps you find yourself saying, "I served God faithfully, so why am I still struggling? Doesn’t God notice or care?" Yes, God notic...