Thank You for the lives of my ancestors
Thank You for the life of my formidable mother and truant father
Thank You for my brother and sisters, as I know their love for me is pure
Thank You for a church where I can go and be a part of God’s family
Thank You for the trails and challenges
Thank You for all the disappointments I had to endure, for that had built This (my) character
Thank You for awesome friends who bless me with the gift of their love
Thank You for my shortcomings, for they keep me in humble union with You
Thank You for all my grand talents and fine qualities, for that reason I afford to worship you joyously
Thank You for my needs, as they keep me on my knees in constant prayer
Thank You for my business and the skills I have acquired solely by Your grace
Thank You for debt, as that means I have obtained material gain
Thank You for my senses, as I can see, hear, feel, touch and smell Your tremendous wonders
Thank You for mobile ability, as that grants me my independence
Thank You for financial freedom, as it is confirmation and manifestation of Your promise to take good care of me here on earth
Thank You for your wisdom that guides me from day to day
Thank You for those that impacted my life positively
Thank You for those that defeated me, as I have learned much about myself from them
Thank You for the baptism of the Holy Spirit
Thank You for saving my soul
Thank You for putting love in my heart
Thank You for giving me the ability to cry, as it washes and cleanses my soul
Thank You for granting me travel experiences as it opened my heart to the cultures other than my own native land's
Thank You for fresh air and good cover from the storms
Thank You for an extensive wardrobe that covers my flesh
Thank You for all the limbs and parts of my body as it is
Thank You for my imperfections, for that’s the exact reason I am perfect
Thank You for forgiving my sins
Thank You for healing the hurt and pain of my past injustices caused and created
Thank You for the ability to forgive those that have done me wrong
Thank You for my past as it has made me who I am at present
Thank You for today as it is ever more precious than yesterday
Thank You for what lies ahead in my future, for I trust and believe You’ve calculated it with my best interest at heart
Thank You for choosing me and for making me - me
Thank You for 35 years of my wonderfully blessed and rich life.
12 March 2009
Friday, March 13, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Three strong messages from the Lord.
1) So says the Lord, look away from yourself.
Do not always complain about yourself so.
I have forgiven you all your sins and misdeeds.
I have had mercy on you.
I understand you.
Rejoice because you are alive.
Rejoice in all that I have given you.
Enjoy the moments.
Wait for my intervention, for my action for my hour (my time)I am your true help and
your provider.
Do not cling to human beings.
Cling much more to me instead.
Listen to me.
2) Thus says the Lord "do not be sad about your past, about your failures.
Your enemy paints you a grim picture.
Look at your life in my light, from the point of view of my word, from my enlightenment
and revelations
Look unto me and not to your needs.
Your needs will not save you.
Your fears will not help you.
Your questions will not answer you.
Clothe your cares in thanksgiving.
Give your life a new coating, new colors, new enhancements .
My Spirit will help you straighten out your life, and set you on your feet again.
Keep a cool head in all of this, and stay very sober.
Do not allow yourself to be manipulated.
Do not tell everyone everything you know.
Keep secrets to yourself".
3) Thus says the Lord, "I want to multiply you.
I want to multiply your faith, your strength, your patience, your love.
I want to make your more glorious than ever.
The enemy wants to hurt you, make you fall, and ruin you.
You allow him too much room in your lives.
Do not listen to him.
Do not give him any room, no foothold in your lives.
Resist him steadfastly by my word.
Tell him what I say and think about him.
Remind him of his end.
Tell him where he belongs.
My words are your really effective weapon.
Your victories are determined above - in the unseen world - before my throne.
Be sure of your salvation
Do not always complain about yourself so.
I have forgiven you all your sins and misdeeds.
I have had mercy on you.
I understand you.
Rejoice because you are alive.
Rejoice in all that I have given you.
Enjoy the moments.
Wait for my intervention, for my action for my hour (my time)I am your true help and
your provider.
Do not cling to human beings.
Cling much more to me instead.
Listen to me.
2) Thus says the Lord "do not be sad about your past, about your failures.
Your enemy paints you a grim picture.
Look at your life in my light, from the point of view of my word, from my enlightenment
and revelations
Look unto me and not to your needs.
Your needs will not save you.
Your fears will not help you.
Your questions will not answer you.
Clothe your cares in thanksgiving.
Give your life a new coating, new colors, new enhancements .
My Spirit will help you straighten out your life, and set you on your feet again.
Keep a cool head in all of this, and stay very sober.
Do not allow yourself to be manipulated.
Do not tell everyone everything you know.
Keep secrets to yourself".
3) Thus says the Lord, "I want to multiply you.
I want to multiply your faith, your strength, your patience, your love.
I want to make your more glorious than ever.
The enemy wants to hurt you, make you fall, and ruin you.
You allow him too much room in your lives.
Do not listen to him.
Do not give him any room, no foothold in your lives.
Resist him steadfastly by my word.
Tell him what I say and think about him.
Remind him of his end.
Tell him where he belongs.
My words are your really effective weapon.
Your victories are determined above - in the unseen world - before my throne.
Be sure of your salvation
Be convinced of me and my will."
Received via email from my friend Tania
Received via email from my friend Tania
Saturday, March 7, 2009
I got this by email from my best friend – Eddie – and decided to share it with you so it is posted as I received it. Enjoy the profound truths spoke by one of my champions.
Hater/ By Maya Angelou A hater is someone who is jealous and envious and spends all their time trying to make you look small so they can look tall. They are very negative people to say the least. Nothing is ever good enough!
When you make your mark, you will always attract some haters...
That's why you have to be careful with whom you share your blessings and your dreams, because some folk can't handle seeing you blessed... It's dangerous to be like somebody else... If God wanted you to be like somebody else, He would have given you what He gave them! Right? You never know what people have gone through to get what they have... The problem I have with haters is that they see my glory, but they don't know my story... If the grass looks greener on the other side of the fence, you can rest assured that the water bill is higher there too! We've all got some haters among us!
Some people envy you because you can:
a) Have a relationship with God
b) Light up a room when you walk in
c) Start your own business
d) Tell a man / woman to hit the curb (if he / she isn't about the right thing)
e) Raise your children without both parents being in the home
Haters can't stand to see you happy. Haters will never want to see you succeed. Most of our haters are people who are supposed to be on our side. How do you handle your undercover haters? You can handle these haters by:
1. Knowing who you are & who your true friends are *(VERY IMPORTANT!!)
2. Having a purpose to your life: Purpose does not mean having a job. You can have a job and still be unfulfilled. A purpose is having a clear sense of what God has called you to be. Your purpose is not defined by what others think about you.
3. By remembering what you have is by divine prerogative and not human manipulation. Fulfill your dreams! You only have one life to live...when its your time to leave this earth, you 'want' to be able to say, 'I've lived my life and fulfilled 'my' dreams,... Now I'm ready to go HOME!
When God gives you favor, you can tell your haters, 'Don't look at me....Look at Who is in charge of me...'
Maya Angelou
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Why and How Should We FAST
We should fast because it makes us more God conscious. It builds spiritual character and makes us stronger in defence against the enemy.
In Luke 4:2 it says that Jesus fasted for 40 days and 40 nights and then further in Luke 4:4 Jesus tells the enemy; “It is written, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God!
Deuteronomy 8:2-3 (New International Version)
2 Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the desert these forty years, to humble you and to test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. 3 He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your fathers had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.
In Joel 2:12 it is said that the Lord wants us to turn to Him in fasting and weeping and mourning. This will reveal God’s presence in our lives to us and help us walk closer to the Lord. God wants us – His children, He’s creations to become and remain humble. Humility is good for the spirit; good for the soul; good for our being.
So; fasting means that we should abstain from food and drink for a period of time. Fasting is in place of ancient sacrificial burnt offerings. We should not only abstain from food when we fast though. We should think of sacrificing other things we hold near and dear to us – for example TV, purchasing lavish goods, eating exotic/extravagant meals when we break our fast, etc. This gives us a spirit of thankfulness and appreciation for what we have when we do enjoy it. It re-emphasises the point of humility too.
Fasting the right way and for the right reasons could also be beneficial in helping us cleanse the body of toxins. It can even help us lose weight and rest the digestive track. Through fasting for the Lord we could also eradicate chronic fatigue, improve sleeping at night and help slow down the aging process.
Of course there are many pro’s and con’s to fasting. The most important factor that goes with fasting is of course PRAYER!
Never can we expect to fast successfully without entering into humble plead with the LORD for strength and perseverance through prayer. When we pray we also establish contact with God which ultimately strengthens our relationship with our provider.
Make time to pray – the rewards are priceless.
Amen
In Luke 4:2 it says that Jesus fasted for 40 days and 40 nights and then further in Luke 4:4 Jesus tells the enemy; “It is written, man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God!
Deuteronomy 8:2-3 (New International Version)
2 Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the desert these forty years, to humble you and to test you in order to know what was in your heart, whether or not you would keep his commands. 3 He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna, which neither you nor your fathers had known, to teach you that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.
In Joel 2:12 it is said that the Lord wants us to turn to Him in fasting and weeping and mourning. This will reveal God’s presence in our lives to us and help us walk closer to the Lord. God wants us – His children, He’s creations to become and remain humble. Humility is good for the spirit; good for the soul; good for our being.
So; fasting means that we should abstain from food and drink for a period of time. Fasting is in place of ancient sacrificial burnt offerings. We should not only abstain from food when we fast though. We should think of sacrificing other things we hold near and dear to us – for example TV, purchasing lavish goods, eating exotic/extravagant meals when we break our fast, etc. This gives us a spirit of thankfulness and appreciation for what we have when we do enjoy it. It re-emphasises the point of humility too.
Fasting the right way and for the right reasons could also be beneficial in helping us cleanse the body of toxins. It can even help us lose weight and rest the digestive track. Through fasting for the Lord we could also eradicate chronic fatigue, improve sleeping at night and help slow down the aging process.
Of course there are many pro’s and con’s to fasting. The most important factor that goes with fasting is of course PRAYER!
Never can we expect to fast successfully without entering into humble plead with the LORD for strength and perseverance through prayer. When we pray we also establish contact with God which ultimately strengthens our relationship with our provider.
Make time to pray – the rewards are priceless.
Amen
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