Yvette's Stellar Stories

Thursday 15 November 2018

#Rejection - Thursday

Philippians 4: 6 AMP

“Do not be anxious or worried about anything, but in everything [every circumstance and situation] by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, continue to make your [specific] requests know to God.”

My friends and my husband constantly say things like “why do you worry about what others think of you?” The truth is I do want their approval and feel like I fit in. The fact remains that I don’t have many friends and it seems like I never am good enough for even people in my life. I work hard not to feel rejected when someone says something I feel a little tender about. Sometimes people say and do things that hurt me and I suppose I actually do the same to them too. Those little actions can stick and sting. I must guard against that little seed of rejection which I fear could turn into a root of bitterness in my own heart causing havoc in my own life.

I know God has created me different to most people, yes it’s difficult to always understand me. I know God has a purpose and a plan for my life. I know God said He has a future for me and a good plan. Then why do I lose sight of God in these times of rejection? Why am I so lightly touched and take offence? The tiniest action or word can make me feel so rejected. Have I lost my identity in Christ?

I know I need to remind myself daily that God loves me so much that He made me co-heir with Christ. He gave His only begotten Son Jesus Christ to die on the cross for my rejections and fears, I just need to remember that God loves me regardless of what others think or say about me. I wear a bracelet on my right arm inscribe on it “Isaiah 43: 1” God called me by name I am His.

Prayer

Abba Father, I want to bring the root of my bitterness to You today in the name of Jesus Christ. I forgive the people who have said things against me knowingly and unknowingly. Lord, if I have taken offence about anything in my own life, I pray please forgive me. I forgive the people for offending me. I pray to forgive them too; I believe that You have loved me and made me a co-heir with Christ. I am Your child You, have called me by my name, I belong to You. I cut these feelings of rejection and abonnement in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

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#Prayer

Philippians 4: 6 AMP

The past couple of months I have been waking up around 4 am every morning. During this time I just pray and say thank you to the Lord for another day. I then start talking to Him about my children and grandchildren and stepchildren. My worry for each day and how I feel in general. By the time my alarm goes off, I am wide awake and ready to start the day.

I must be honest sometimes when I feel so distorted and so abandoned it is almost impossible to speak to God. I do suffer from these difficult days but God is so good He always sends me a gift or something to cheer me up.

I have come to realize that even when I feel that there is no way that I am going to make it, God comes through for me. I also have come to realize that I need to keep on praying. I believe it’s second nature to just speak to God.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, Lord You know my heart and mind, Lord You also know what I feel worried about. Thank You, Lord that You are my provider, thank You Lord that You will look out for my children, grandchildren and stepchildren. I am grateful for today, I can breathe, I can see, I can smell and I can walk and talk. I have the ability to create and I can enjoy many other great things in my life. Lord bless my children and grandchildren and my stepchildren. Bless all my family in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ today and thank You for hearing my prayers in Jesus Christ's name. Amen

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Wednesday 14 November 2018

#Taunting thoughts

Don’t fear

Isaiah 43: 1 – 2 AMP “But now, says the LORD – the one who created you, Jacob, the one who formed you, Israel; Don’t fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; when through the rivers, they won’t sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you won’t be scorched and flame won’t burn you.”

I have come to realise that I have allowed taunting thoughts to overwhelm me. I would wake up in the morning worrying about what was going to happen today. Then I would carry this worry with me thought out the day. By the end of the day, these taunting thoughts would have diminished my self-esteem, paralyzing and demoralizing me. I would be crying all day and hate speech would come to mine.

I would feel tired and miserable not able to do much. Feelings of hopelessness will overwhelm me, I would feel terrible and it would be so paralyzing that I would not be able to work or do anything. I don’t want to eat anything and I am distracted.

I realise that I allowed the devil to sow a seed of fear and remind me of a sin, I have not confessed and it would plague me. Until I confess this sin, it would haunt me day and night. I also realised that I have forgotten my identity and who I am in Christ.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, Thank You, for today, I want to pray about these thoughts that taunt me constantly. You know that I have confessed my sins, I have spoken to the person and I have confessed it to You. Lord, still I feel these thoughts taunt me, day and night. My life feels like it is falling apart. I want to confess Your word Romans 10 verse 17 “faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” I want to confess that You will never fail me and that I can stand on Your Word. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Please help me face this problem. Amen

Romans 10:17, Paul states, “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God”

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#Paralyzed in fear

1 Peter 1: 8-9 (VOICE)

Early Christians stand apart from the culture and suffer social stigmas and physical persecution at times. Peter challenges them to remain faithful to Jesus who alos suffered for not conforming.

“Although you haven’t seen Jesus, you still love Him. Although you don’t yet see Him, you do believe in Him and celebrate with a joy that is glorious and beyond words. You are receiving the salvation of your souls as the result of your faith.”

Can you believe this; we are in the middle of November. Before we realise it, we are sitting in our car on our way to our holiday destination. The scary part is my contract comes to an end, January 2019.

I am facing a giant right now, unemployment. The fear of unemployment has been haunting me day and night. I feel it is robbing me of moving forward. Can I live my life to the fullest?

Is there a way forward? What is it that I can do that will change my situation? I have been applying for jobs. I can only pray that the Lord will open the right doors for me. In the meantime, I have come to realise that I cannot face this problem on my own.

I believe that I need to submit myself to the one true God and fight against the devil and his schemes. (James 4: 7 voice) I cannot do this on my own I need the Lord Jesus Christ and I need to put on the whole armour of God to face my situation. (Ephesian 6: 10 - 18).

I can only overcome my situation when I confess "I trust in the LORD, rely on Him completely; never depend upon my own ideas and inventions." Probers 3: 5 Voice.

Prayer

LORD, Heavenly Father, You are wonderful, counsellor and Almighty God. As I think about my future I want to remind You today that You said that You have a plan for my life. You have a future for me and that You will help me to prosper. I bring this into Your presence and I am asking You to please not forget about me. It’s me Lord, Yvette. I am asking You to help me in the Name of Jesus Christ Amen

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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

#Mind-control
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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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