Yvette's Stellar Stories

Out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.

Proverbs 2: 6 ESV

“For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding;”

As I search my heart today, it is clear to me I would love to know the LORD Jesus better, my problem is I am not that focused. I want wisdom and knowledge and understanding. I also have come to realise that I seem to forget these days.

I am constantly reminding people around me to study God’s word. I think reading Proverbs each day can give us a guideline to our lives. We actually have to sit down and read the Bible. I know God wants to impart wisdom and understanding to each one of us. The problem is we aren’t that focused and we neglect to read the Bible as often as we should.

Proverbs 2: 10 ESV says “for wisdom will come into your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul:” Studying Gods Word will open our hearts to receive wisdom and knowledge. Again, we should be focused on God’s Word.

What to do? For God’s Word to take root in our lives we need to make time and spend time in Gods’ Word. Getting up 15 minutes earlier and spending time in Gods Word. You will be so surprised at the spiritual growth in your own life. Something to remember God will keep an eye on you when you practice spending time with Him. I want to challenge you today, take that 15 minutes and spend it with God.

Prayer

Abba Father, thank you for today, I have so much I am grateful of and I know I cannot make it on my own. I want to draw near to You each and every day. I want wisdom and understanding in my own life I do spend time with You but I want to expand in my spiritual growth. Lord Jesus Christ help me with my quiet time. Amen

The Word for Today:
Proverbs 13: 10, “Through pride and presumption comes nothing but strife, but [skilful and godly] wisdom is with those who welcome [well-advised] counsel.”

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Tuesday 22 January 2019

I'm daring to dream

Cake baked by me

Philippians 3: 13 NIV

“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,”

My daughter has been reminding me for some time to plan ahead. Looking towards something I want to attain and work on my plan. Last night I decided that it was time that I expand my cake business. I started classes teaching ladies how to decorate cakes but I believe I should fervently work on my mentoring.

My dream is to teach people the basic’s of cake baking and decorating and then teaching them the finer art of cake decorating. I have worked out a plan and I realize it is going to cost some money but if you truly want to the knowledge I’m sure you will invest in your future.

I also feel with my mentoring I am adding to our community and this is a good thing, people can start up their own little cake businesses and take it from there. I know woman love to bake and the prettier the cake the popular the baker.

I have decided not only to talk about my business but I want to promote it. I enjoy baking and I feel sure the classes will be of great interest to other cake fans.

Prayer

Abba Father, Lord You, have given me this dream and today I want to bring my plan before You. I want to start classes. Please give me the necessary wisdom and insight and understanding. I want to grow my cake business and I believe that this is attainable. Lord, today I dedicate my ideas into Your hands and I want to pray to ask You to please help me. I need Your help today and going forward. Lord please may I ask You to confirm my thoughts and plans in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ. Amen

The Word for Today:
Psalm 37: 5, “Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this:”

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Monday 21 January 2019

When someone irritates me.

Ephesians 4: 31 “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.”

I am a very straight forward person. A spade is a spade. That kind of straight and please do not lie to me. I get super angry. Now when it comes to someone that truly irritates me I have no filters. The words "pop out" and I say what I feel and think.

Yes, I know forgive this person and be kind, understanding and compassionate. My heart tells me to act in this way but my brain doesn't work like that. Reaching out is difficult and I struggle with to be a friendly person. Especially when I feel this person is defiant.

Of course, I am working at being kinder and reaching out but it's very difficult for me. I forgive this person on a regular basis because I feel they manipulate the system to get their way. In Ephesians 4 verse 32 I am reminded to forgive as God has forgiven me. It takes me a while to get that forgiving in place.

It's beyond my understanding to grasp this person who goes out of their way to irritate me. When instructed to do a simple task, they will complicate the task and leave it.

Unfortunately, I am a purpose driven, time-conscious and goal oriented person. The person in question does not care if it's Monday or Sunday each day is the same to them. Time is of no concern and by the way "who cares."

Okay, you argue that this person is trying to live their own lives. The problem with this is that they have no direction and will not accept any guidance.

Which reminds me of God's Word. "Be gentle with one another, sensitive. Forgive one another as quickly and thoroughly as God forgave you." I know, I am working on this matter. I am struggling with self-control and understanding this person. They don't make it any easier for me.

Prayer

Heavenly Father, Lord my God, You understand me and know where I am coming from. You also know the person I am referring to. Lord, You know how vicious this person is and how definite they are.

Lord, You know what they do and say things behind my back. Humbly, I ask please LORD, forgive me, I do feel irritated by them, I forgive them and set them free, placing them into Your hands. In the Holy, Name of Jesus Christ. Amen

The Word for Today:
Isaiah 42: 3, “A bruised reed shall He not break, and the smoking flax shall He not quench; He shall bring forth judgment unto truth.”

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The LORD my God goes with me!

Deuteronomy 31: 6 NIV

“Be strong and courageous, Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

Lord, my mouth is filled with your praise, and with your glory all the day. Lord, I will hope continually and will praise you yet more and more. As for me, it is good to be near God. I have made the Lord God my refuge, that I will tell of all your works.

As I focus my thoughts on the LORD, I know that God is walking with me today. Psalm 27 verse 13 says "I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living." Thank YOU, LORD, for this verse. I believe that You are taking me forward. I just don't always know the process but I am walking this road with YOU, step by step, little by little. Psalms 27 verse 14 reminds me "Wait for the LORD, be strong, and let your heart take courage wait for the Lord!" You are awesome my King and my God.

Today I want to remind you of Psalm 37 verses 18 and 19 "The LORD knows the days of the blameless, and their heritage will remain forever; they are not put to shame in evil times; in the days of famine they have abundance."

I realize that the LORD is watching over me and that whatever I do He sees. I will not be concerned because I realize God is with me and is watching over me. He is walking with me each and every step of the way.

Prayer

Abba Father, please LORD, restore to me the joy of your salvation and uphold me with a willing spirit. Please Father God, be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings, I will take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by.

Lord in the name of Jesus Christ I believe You are my God in his steadfast love will meet me, God will let me look in triumph on my enemies. Thank You, LORD, Amen

THE Word for Today:
Psalm 50: 15, “and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”

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Friday 18 January 2019

Rekindle your desire – seeking God!

Psalm 119: 2 ESV

“Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart.”

We are reminded to love the LORD our God with all our heart and with all our soul and with all our might [Deuteronomy 6: 5]. Sometimes we need to rekindle our desires for God, in seeking Him. I know I am facing a situation and I cannot trust people, they go out of their way to hurt me. I can only trust in the Lord “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” [Proverbs 3: 5].

Facing difficult situations and circumstance causes me to look for the LORD, I am constantly calling out to Him and I know that He is true to His word. “You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.” [Jeremiah 29: 13].

My question is do I truly love the LORD with all my heart? How will I gauge my love for the LORD? I think the LORD knows that I love Him with all my heart. I seek Him constantly, I fear that I am a disappointment to Him. I think there are times when I let Him down and He must feel sad to have me as His child. I believe that I need to constantly be reading my Bible and learning as much as I can about the person I truly love. The Lord is found in the pages of the Bible. I am lost without Him. I say goodnight and when I wake up I say good morning. During the day I seek God when I feel pressure and need help.

We all have pressure and pain sometimes and it can be stressful, I just believe those are the times I actually grow.

Prayer

Lord, humbly I come into Your presence. You are Holy and I want to praise Your Holy Name. Lord Let Your kingdom come and Let Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Lord I want to dedicate these naysayers into Your hands and I want to pray for their salvation. I pray Lord that they will birth what is on their minds and in their hearts. Lord, I pray that You will touch these peoples lives and they will rekindle their desire for You. Lord drawing near to You. I pray for their salvation and renewing of their minds as well as mine in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen

The Word for Today:
Jeremiah 29: 11, “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.”

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