Friday 24 August 2018

I decided to wait on the LORD!

Psalm 119: 97 AMP

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“OH, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day.”

I woke up from a dream and I told my husband what I dreamt. In my dream, I was talking to someone and I said, I am so sick of collecting all kinds of stuff. She asked me like what? I said, “You know, new clothes, new shoes, new dishes and all kinds of new things for the house.” She said isn’t that what life is all about? I answered her and said “No, I feel that I am wasting my money on unnecessary stuff. I don’t have to be dressed in the latest fashion etc.”

My husband laughed and thought I was being philosophical. I believe I have come to realise all these things on earth won’t get me to heaven. Sure they are beautiful but I don’t really find any value in them.

The LORD wants us to invest our time in HIM. I believe that the LORD reminds us to spend time with Him. Psalm 84 verses 10 “For a day in Your courts is better than a thousand [anywhere else]’ I would rather stand [as a doorkeeper] at the threshold of the house of my God than to live [at ease] in the tents of wickedness.”

I think there are so many beautiful things on this earth but when I look at it, the shine has been lost on me. I am not drawn to it as I used to. I do want nice things but it won’t break my heart if I cannot get it. We are reminded to find our treasure in the LORD. Matthew 6 verses 19 to 21 “Do not store up for yourselves [material] treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in and steal; for where your treasure is, there your heart [your wishes, your desires; that on which your life centres] will be also.” I want to stay focused on the LORD and I will give up these beautiful things if that’s what it takes.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You, for all the beautiful things You have given me as a gift. I am so grateful for them. I am grateful that I am able to still come in humility to Your throne and worship You. Lord, all these blessings are wonderful and I love them so much. I realise that I am still in need of You each and every day. Yes, this world shines bright but in my eyes, You LORD shine brighter. I love and adore You in Jesus Christ’s name. Amen

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Wait for the LORD

Psalm 33: 20 AMP

“We wait [expectantly] for the LORD; He is our help and our shield.”

Our lives have become so time sensitive. People are driven by their schedules. Meetings, appointments etc. We are in such a rush to get to our next appointment. I think about the age when Time stood still for me. As I child I felt the days were so very long. I thought a year felt like 10 years. It was my perspective then, right now I think the time is running out for me. I don’t have enough time and I have so much to do. My life journey poses loads of interesting detours and makes me come to a sudden halt when I don’t consult with the LORD. In these detours, I realize that I need to focus on the LORD. Wait for the LORD. Psalms chapter 31 verse 24 reminds me “be strong and let your hearts take courage, all you who wait for and confidently expect the LORD.”

We need to come in obedience to the LORD and He will help us. Psalms chapter 5 verse 3 reminds me to pray and speak to the LORD in the morning, “O LORD, You will hear my voice; In the morning I will prepare [a prayer and a sacrifice] for You and watch and wait [for You to speak to my heart].” Waiting for the LORD isn’t always easy but the LORD is faithful and hears my prayers.

I want to encourage you today to read Psalms chapter 37 verse 7 reminding us to “be still before the LORD; wait patiently for Him and entrust yourself to Him;”

Prayer

O LORD, humbly I bring my situation before You today, I am waiting for YOU LORD, come in and help me. I want to dedicate each and every person reading my blog today. LORD bless each one of us who are faithfully waiting for YOU, LORD. We are nothing without YOU. I pray this in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ. Amen

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Tuesday 21 August 2018

God has a purpose for my life.

Overview

My husband and I were talking about a woman that was raped and a child was the result of this rape. We both have felt the child was unwanted and that because of the circumstances the child would probably be mistreated or given up for adoption.

On the other hand, God has a plan for each one of us, wanted or unwanted. In Jeremiah Chapter 1 verse 5 ESV “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nation.”

God knows each one of us before we were born. He has stated it clearly in Scripture. So we are all born for a reason. God has a plan for each one of our lives.

Scripture

Acts 17: 26 – 27 AMP

“And He made from one man every nation of mankind to live on the face of the earth, having determined their appointed times and the boundaries of their lands and territories. This was so that they would seek God if perhaps they might grasp for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us.”

Devotion

I believe God has determined our appointed times according to Acts 17. It might be true that your parents didn’t want you, but God did. We all were born according to God’s calendar, each of us on a specific day and time. I know that God has a purpose for my life, I am not always sure what it is, but I do believe it is a good plan and a great future. I believe that I must be on God’s mind all the time otherwise He would not have given us His word. God confirms this in Psalm 139 verses 16 to 17 “You saw me before I was born. Every day of my life was recorded in your book. Every moment was laid out before a single day had passed. How precious are your thoughts about me, O God? They cannot be numbered!” Awesome, God loves me and knows me from before I was born. I can stand on His Word.

I believe I am exactly where I am supposed to be, “and the boundaries of their lands and territories.” I am reminded of something that happened the weekend. I was invited to a meeting and I sent a message to my friend that I will be late. But unfortunately she did not see the message and the gates were closed not permitting me access. It’s clear I wasn’t supposed to be at that meeting. I didn’t even freak out “it wasn’t supposed to be.” God takes delight in every aspect of my life and I should be speaking to Him about everything. How do I do that? I need to pray about everything, asking Him and agreeing with Him in His Word.

“This was so that they would seek God” again seek God. We need to constantly be seeking God in our every day lives. Looking for Him, setting Him first with everything we say and do. Building our personal relationship with Him each and every day. In order for me to be good at what I do, I need to invite God in and help me. I have found when typing my minutes I need God’s hand and guidance. I cannot always remember everything. God guides me and helps me. God is a must in my life, each step of the way.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, in the Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth I humbly come into Your presence. I clothe myself in Jesus Christ and in compassion and I want to pray for Your supernatural favour in my life and my family and friends lives. I want to say thank You, today. Lord I want to draw near to You today, I am seeking Your guidance. I am seeking Your kingdom, I want to be part of the bride. I don’t believe my talents are any good if You aren't helping me. In the Holy Name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. I pray to bless each and every person today reading my blog Amen.

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I am learning to develop steadfastness and patience.

Overview

I have decided to become purpose driven. My first strategy is to say what I mean. Then I am also working on not speaking against myself or gossiping about others. I am learning to become immune to the actions of others. I have seen that people try and set me up to fail. I have decided not to become a victim in these situations.

My development in steadfastness is a slow process. I have decided to ignore stupid people. I know people who constantly believe they are always right. Read Proverbs 12 verse 15 - 25.

I am not a very patient person. I know Proverbs 14 verse 29 says "Whoever is patient has great understanding. but one who is quick-tempered displays folly." I am of course doing my best to practice patience and it is a slow process on my side.

Scripture

2 Thessalonians 3: 5 ESV

May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ.

Devotion

I believe God is busy in my personal life. I have come to realise that it is important to do my best job now. I have been doing my best job and I must say it is paying off. I realise my best job differs sometimes, it’s not always the same, it differs from moment to moment. My desire is to be steadfast in Christ each and every day.

It has always been my policy to speak directly to people, avoiding misunderstanding. My desire is to learn how to love others from Christ's point of view. I am working on my compassion and understanding towards others. Jesus made it a part of His life to pray constantly, we read in Mark 6 verse 46 “and after He had taken leave of them, He went up on the mountain to pray.” I realised I need to pray. In my personal life, I need prayer as well as in my professional life.

Jeremiah 29 verse 11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans for the welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” My steadfastness is in the LORD, I believe this Word for my life. I am waiting patiently for God to change my life and renew my mind.

Prayer

Lord, humbly I want to pray that my blogger friend will find themselves in my devotional and let them pray for Your guidance. LORD, I am asking You humbly for Your grace and salvation in my own life as well as for my family and friends. LORD, forgive me, I am sinful and I know there is a lot I need to confess. I am sorry if I have sinned against You knowingly or unknowingly. Help me, Jesus Christ of Nazareth. Amen

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Thursday 16 August 2018

Asking God for Good Things!

Matthew 7:11 (AMP)

¹¹“If you then, evil (sinful by nature) as you are, know how to give good and advantageous gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven [perfect as He is] give what is good and advantageous to those who keep on asking Him.”

Romans Chapter 8 verse 32 reminds me that “God did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all – how will he not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?” If this is the case, why is it that we do not always get all things? If God promised it to us what is stopping us from receiving it?

What if we aren’t single-minded and doubting that God actually meant all things? Or are we not being specific when we approach Him? We see in James Chapter 1 verse 6 “But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.” We need to believe that God is able to give us what we are asking. We also should not doubt God and be single-minded when it comes to Him.

I think we need to tell God exactly what we want. I also believe that when I am obedient to God and striving to do my best for Him, I am able to come to Him asking for what I want.

There could be sin in our lives which hinders us from getting what we want to see “Dear friends if our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God” 1 John chapter 3 verse 21. I know when I sin against God, it's too difficult to even pray nevermind asking for things. I believe I need to repent and get back on track trusting in God to forgive me.

I believe God will give “what is good and advantageous to those who keep on asking Him.”

Prayer

Lord, I want to come to You and say thank You for the good things You have given to me. I know that You will not withhold no good thing from us who walks uprightly (Psalms 84 verse 11). Thank You for hearing my prayers and the prayers of my friend today. Amen

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Tuesday 14 August 2018

Lord, help me deal with this stress.

1 Peter 5:7 (AMP)

⁷“casting all your cares [all your anxieties, all your worries, and all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares about you [with the deepest affection, and watches over you very carefully].”

The past couple of weeks I have been struck down with a backache to the extent that on a couple of Sundays I was bedridden. I actually couldn’t get out of bed. I know that I am stressed about a situation and I have been doing everything in my control to alleviate this matter but to no avail. My friend told me I cannot change the mountain, I have to change. This stressed me even more.

I now have decided to pray these verse over my life, I am so stressed I need a word to lift me up: Psalm 57 verse 1 says “I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.” Isaiah 25 verse 4 “You have been a refuge for the poor for the needy in his distress, a shelter from the storm.” Genesis 28 verse 15 “I am with you and watch over you wherever you go I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.” Deuteronomy 33 verse 27 “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.”

Prayer

Humbly, Lord, I surrender my life back into Your hands. I believe in You Lord. Today I want to cast all my anxiety on YOU. Please give me the necessary wisdom and insight to stand against this storm. Please Lord think Your thoughts through me, Lord gives me Your peace today, I need Your power and Please help me think Your thoughts today. Help me in the name of Jesus Christ Amen

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God, I seek Your Favor with All my heart!

Psalm 119:58 (AMP)

⁵⁸“I sought Your favour with all my heart;
Be merciful and gracious to me according to Your promise.”

I don’t think that I deserve and am worthy of God’s supernatural favour in my own life. I realise that I am a sinful person and I lack in so many areas of my life. I also know that God loves me and that I can come to His throne asking Him for His favour.

I realised again that God still favours me, I was facing a possible job loss and it would have meant I would have had to stay home the last part of this year. I wasn’t prepared for this and I didn’t want to believe the possibility of not working. I believe God changed the king's heart. Proverbs 21 verse 1 says that “the king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he wills.” Isn’t that awesome? Yes, it is awesome. God changed the king's heart towards me. I still have work. Praise God.

This has been a difficult year for me. I find that I am in opposition with people all the time, nothing I do is pleasing to them, they stab me in the back all the time. I was fighting back and then I realised I should just bring them to the Lord, let God deal with them. When I was at my weakest God lifted me up.

It’s true I should have stopped trying so hard to do things in my own will, I should have asked God for help.

Prayer

LORD, in humility I stand before You today, Lord helps me. Thank You, for Your supernatural favour in my life. I am asking You Lord to equip me and enable me to fulfil the plans You have for my life. Holy Spirit please help me. LORD, today I want to pray for Your supernatural favour in my own life, I am asking for a supernatural favour in my relationships, with my book, with my job and wherever I go. I am asking this in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ my Lord and saviour. Amen

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Friday 10 August 2018

#Friday

Proverbs 3:5 (NIV)

⁵Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;

I know for about 9 weeks I was so confused and worried that the Lord didn’t care about me. I felt so worried and my heart was breaking. It seemed like God wasn’t in my life and I was fighting the battle all by myself.

Just because I couldn’t see God’s hand in my life, doesn’t mean that God wasn’t working on my behalf. The thing is I felt so abandoned and all alone, I just could see the next day. I was reading Gods Word but I just didn’t see the Words. I felt like I was in a box and I couldn’t open the lid.

As I reflect over the past couple of weeks I realise that God is still in control, no matter what other people have to say or think of me. I know that there are a couple of people who are standing in judgement over my life, I know this by their actions. I have prayed about this asking God to forgive them they don’t know any better.

I am trusting in God, I know God knows my heart and the position I find myself in. I also trust God will lift me up and I also believe that the people who stand in judgement over me will relax and get out of my way. God is able to change my circumstance.

Prayer

Humbly, Lord, I want to pray to forgive these people who are standing in judgment over my life. I want to pray that You will help them and guide them. Lord, I bring my life before Your throne asking You to please guide me and help me in the coming week. I love and adore You. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen

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