Go for it! - Day 5

‘Oh that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain 1 Chron 4v10

There comes a time in your life when you just had enough.  Jabez had enough.  All he must have ever gone through was pain.  It was important in the olden days to name your child accordingly.  We still make a big fuss about naming our children. In some cultures they name their children after a road that they might have travelled past or person that played a significant role in their lives.  Jabez’ mother named him pain because she bore him in pain.

As terrible as that sounds, she must have gone through a lot of pain and discomfort to have given him that name.  He chose later in his life to renounce that meaning off his life.  He wanted something better for himself. He wanted an identity that he felt suited him best and most of all he wanted to be a God-fearing, blessed and humble man.  He prayed that God would make his tent large and give him a better life free from pain.

Just like you and me. We grow up a certain way in certain circumstances but later in life we all gain some independence. We are able to make our own choices and exercise our independence.  If you hate your life, you are either going to do something about it or accept it or hate yourself and all around you.  It is your choice.  Jabez did something and I am still doing something, what is stopping you from doing something about your mundane, simple life? ‘For I know the plans I have for you…plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’ Jer 29v11

God has a plan for your life. Why don’t you ask him what it is so you can start working towards a better outlook and brighter future for yourself?

                                                                                                                       

Prayer for the day:

Dear Lord, I am weak today. I have no self-esteem and I belittle myself every chance I get. Help me today to believe in myself and to strive for better things in life. I want a chance at a better life and a bright future that you have already planned for me. Lead me and guide me to reach my goals and desires you have placed in my heart. I love you, Lord. Amen

Be Aware! - Day 4

The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy… John 10v10

Sometimes you are so tired that you just want to sleep.  You become almost oblivious to the world. In my past experiences, that has become quite dangerous, especially if you are a Christian.

If you read today’s scripture reference, you will know why it is important to always be in control of yourself.  The thief comes in the middle of the night to disturb you.  He makes his presence known by the dreams you have for example.

I woke up in the middle of the night one day with my hand in my pants and I realized that I was busy pleasuring myself.  It was so horrible, I was married and I wondered immediately what my husband would have thought of me if he saw me doing it.  I cried and prayed to the Lord for vigilance even in my sleep.  I rebuked the devil and it took me a while to fall asleep.  But God did bring peace that night and I slept like baby.

I could not believe the audacity of Satan. He came to disrupt my sleep, so I could pay a little bit of attention to him, in my sleep. He is such a liar and he is overcome by the Lord, our God who defeated him on the cross of Calvary. 

So today be aware of Satan. He will try every tactic in the book to try and reconstruct your peace and your personal correlation with Jesus Christ. ‘…in order that Satan might not outwit us.  For we are not unaware of his schemes.’(2 Cor 2v11)

Prayer for today:

Dear Lord Jesus, make me double aware of the schemes of the devil.  I am in dire need of a Spirit of discernment. Help me Lord to be able to withstand his wicked thoughts and plans to snuff me out of this life.  I want to serve you and no one else. You are my God and I love you as Lord of my life. Amen.

Amazing love Day 3

I wrote that letter in great anguish, with a troubled heart and many tears. I didn't want to grieve you, but I wanted to let you know how much love I have for you. 2 Cor 2:4

We don’t realize how much love God has for us. When we think of the cross, we tend to shrug our shoulders and wonder why Jesus did all He did for our sinful-selves. He did it because of his unconditional love for us.

I used to feel like I didn’t deserve all the good things God was blessing me with. I felt like my sins were too great and that God is making a mistake. But then one day the Spirit of the Lord came upon me and made me feel so good about myself that I had no basis for my behavior and reasoning.

God has plans for us that we don’t fathom at times but He reveals himself when we are in a space where we are clear headed and understand why He does what He does.

All we have to do is be faithful and tell the world about our Jesus’ life and what he has done for us.

Be blessed!

Prayer for the day:

Dear Lord Jesus. I have come to realize just how important it is to search you more and more. You have given me so much. Give me a new heart and a new spirit. I want to live a life pleasing to you. Lord, teach me patience. Let me live only for you. Amen