It Is For Your Own Good

This thought just popped and I just had to put it in paper. "It is for our own good that we don't take offence." Then I thought it had to be somewhere in the Bible. If it's not, then why would I feel so positive about it?
Anyway, I searched and what do you know. FOUND IT!!!
We can so easily get offended when somebody says something or do something that is not even directed at you. Words are uttered and we regret them afterwards. If we are the smart people we think and say we are, you will then know how to hold your tongue.
We go on like children and dig a pit for ourselves. What happens then, you can't get. You do, but it takes forever.
I'm sure so many can relate to this and so many still battle with this same issue over and over again.

So here's what the scripture says;
"The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, and his glory is to overlook an offence." Proverbs 19:11
OMW!!! How awesome and how powerful is this word. I believe it's a word in season for God's people. Because it is for our own good, we will try our best not to get angry over silly things. Because it is for our own good , we will try our best not to get offended over petty things and see everyone through the eyes of God.
If a remark is directed at you, walk away. It might be hard for you to do that, but believe me, you will be forever grateful you did.
God even says that it is for His own good that He overlook an offence. Why would He say that? Just imagine God remembers every sin we did. Every comment we made towards Him and just imagine God were to deal with us for time we hardened our hearts towards Him? OMW!!!! This whole earth would be demolished. So.....If God can forget, we should really try and do the same. IT IS FOR OUR OWN GOOD!!!!

I am so blessed by this word this morning. All glory to God.

In His Love

Leslene

 

IT'S OK. It's all part of the season

Every long term trial is part of a season. Have you ever noticed that? Whatever we go through seems like an eternity and we actually, "how am I gonna make it through."
During that season you feel as if your friends has left your side, their attitudes have changed and you feel all alone.
Don't be alarmed my friend. It might just be that when your trial ends, you'll be in a season where taking the same people with you, might just not be a good thing.
I want to say, embrace your current season and look ahead, the new is just around the corner. The first thing that usually goes through your mind is "Loneliness" because you feel alone. SHAME!
Let me tell you this. Loneliness is not the absence of people. Loneliness is the absence of purpose, and once you know what your purpose is, the right people will come along.
Now isn't that awesome? So.....when people does leave your sidee, it's ok. Believe in the magic of the current season you're in.
You've been here before and you made it, didn't you? Even God's word says it. "Everything that is happening now, has happened before and it will happen again." Ecclesiastes 1:10
My question to you is; Will your actions towards another trial and people be the same as it is now?
If you decide to take it just as hard, you will never move forward. Do we want our sons and daughters to follow the same path? I don't think so.
Think about it.....
Embrace this season and look forward to something magical and beautiful. Is is afterall from God.

In His Love
Leslene

This Joy....

This joy is the settled assurance that God is in control of all the details of my life. The quiet confidence that ultimately everything is going to be ok. And the determined choice to praise God in all things.
- KAY WARREN

This joy that I have, the world didn't give it to me.
This joy that I have, the world can't take it away.
I am so filled with joy after this morning's service. "Vision Sunday" Totallyq Amazing!!
I have this assurance that God knows what I need and He is able to lead me through this season of my lifeq
God, you are #Amazing
In His Love
Leslene

He Is There!

I am not worried, because my God is already there.
If tomorrow my cupboards should be empty, God is there to provide. If tomorrow I am not feeling like myself, God is there to help me renew my mind.
If tomorrow I am broken inside, God is there to restore me.
If tomorrow I am afraid of not having Jesus in my life, the Spirit of God is there to remind me of the cross.
Just as God feeds the birds, He will do the same for me.
Just as a child depends on his / parents for the future, so does God want us to depend on Him.

PRAYER:
Lord, no matter how many times my attitude changes, You remain the same. Thank you Jesus. Father, I want to draw close to You like never before. Show me how. I want to do all things without complaining so that I cam be blameless in this perverse and wicked world. Teach me Lord in Jesus name. Amen

In His Love
Leslene
#Secure

The Chosen Lady

“To the lady chosen by God and to her children, whom I love in truth-and not only I, but also all who know the truth….” 2 John 1:1

 

I am writing this to myself and to those who knows without a doubt that they are chosen, and ESPECIALLY to the lady who feels there is no way she can be chosen.

The word elect means “CHOSEN” and if the word of God says those words, it means you are included. The lady that the word of God speaks of is not just any lady, it does not speak of her colour or race, but because she is part of the church. The Church is comprised of all people who believe that Jesus Christ is the Saviour who died for on the cross to bear the guilt and pay the penalty of their sin and conquered death.

 

Knowing this, NOW is the time to stop putting yourself down. NOW is the time that you rise up, put on that beautiful smile and say; “I Am Chosen.”

Don’t worry about being lonely, everything is going to be OK. Yes there are times you feel unwanted, believe me I know what it feels like, but look at the scripture. It says “To the lady chosen…”

That has to count for something? It will only spark something in you when you meditate on it and start believing it.

God wants the best for you and I. He wants us to move forward in life and not stay stuck, but it’s really up to you and make the shift. We can no longer go through the motions on a daily basis. Then we wonder why only certain people are moving forward. They made the shift and it started with their thoughts.

You are CHOSEN and that means there are great things about to happen. You might be going through a stressful or hurtful period in your life, but

Look what happened to David in the Bible. “David was greatly distressed,….but he encouraged(found strength) himself in the Lord.” 1 Samuel 30:6

Please don’t allow life’s battles to get to you. The battle is not yours. Don’t try to fight it on your own. Do what a child would do when things get tough, give it to mommy or daddy. Soooo, give your battle to God. If you don’t know how, contact someone you really trust or you can contact me.

God wants you well!!!

In His Love

Leslene

#Concerned

 

 

Already There

Jamie Grace sings; "You lead, I'll follow. Your hands on my tomorrow…"

What an amazing song.

Whatever happens tomorrow, I am certain God is already there. He has it all covered. We really don't have to worry about tomorrow. I will stand on that Word God gave me. It comforts me in times of uncertainty. It strengthens me on days I feel I'm doing life alone.

I know what God has for me is so much more than what I see.

There are times when I wake up, I just don't want to get out of bed. I don't feel like facing the day and what I perceive it holds. That is the time the Holy Spirit comes and reminds me of the ONE Person who directs my steps. I sometimes feel I don't want to be the same person I was yesterday, because of the way I treated somebody or just the way I denied God instead of denying myself.

God is so gracious, that He gives me a brand new start every day and to do things better.

 

My prayer is that we will stay true to who God has created us to be. That we will seek Him daily, stay faithful and do our best to love. Trust God to lead and teach the way He knows best.

 

In His Love

Leslene

#Grateful

Remembering God's Promise

I remember God giving me this scripture and because I believed it, it has come to pass.
(Matthew 6:30-34 MSG): 
"If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers, most of which are never even seen, don't you think He¹ll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you? What I'm trying to do here is to get you to relax, to not be so preoccupied with getting, so you can respond to God's giving. People who don't know God and the way He works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how He works. Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don¹t worry about missing out. You'll find all your everyday human concerns will be met. Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes."

It may not be in the way that I thought it would, but it definitely did. Just makes me realize once again, that God's thoughts is not mine.
I am so grateful for God is busy doing. I am only filling in at this company for a lady who is on leave, but I trust God for great things to come. I am also grateful that my side made it through to another phase at Allan Gray Orbis Foundation for Grade 8 in 2016 and at CPUT Scholarship also for 2016.
God said that I shouldn't worry about tomorrow and I am not. I've learned to trust Him more than ever and to look away from a world who prospers by their own strength.
Everything that happens in my favor is through Jesus Christ and no one on this earth in the natural realm can take the glory.
I am in awe of God's goodness, grace, mercy and love.

In His name
Leslene
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He knows my future

Thursday, 28th January 2015, and I am totally in awe of God.
I want to tell you that it's no use in moaning and dragging your feet. If you have a problem, speak up. Yes, God knows our hearts but He wants us to be open. He want us to give whatever is bothering us to Him.

I am grateful on this day that I have learned to give it all to Him. I feel light because I trust Him. Tomorrow is a new start for me. After being at home for almost 4 months, God provided.
I am so grateful to God for leading me in to a 21 day fast. He knew why I had to do it. I was obedient and it paid of. God came through for my daughter and for my son. I can only give God glory and continue to honor and praise Him.

If you made a vow to God, don't break it. God will honor you. You will see the fruits of what you put in.

In His Love
Leslene
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Let The Sun Shine

"Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivers him out of them all." Psalm 34:19

What is your response to answered prayer?
Some people are unsure about it because they don't know if God actually answered or if it was just coincidence that things just worked out just as they had prayed.
David the Psalmist had no such doubt. He beamed like the sun in his excitement over answered prayer. God wants us to do the same thing. He wants us to be excited even before the answered prayer is out in the open.
I urge you to let the love of God shine on you as He responds to your prayers and reflect His love to others even in a time of affliction.

In His Love
Leslene
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It's not harm you

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you (1 Peter 5:7).

It's an easy thing to say we trust God, but it is definitely not an easy thing for some of us to do – especially if we come from a background where our trust has been consistently betrayed. In order to go the distance, we need to strongly develop the habit of not trying to control and orchestrate our lives and futures, but rather giving them to God.

It is one thing to plan and prepare for the future, but another to try to manipulate events, people or circumstances. When we believe that God truly cares for us, it is so much easier to cast our cares upon Him. No one is going to entrust anything that matters to them to someone who does not care for them.

Today, I want you to know that God's plans for you are for good and not evil. God started this work in you, and He will bring it to completion. If God is for you, then who can be against you? You can trust Him with every detail of your life.

In His Love
Leslene
This post was written by Christine Caine
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Consistency, The Key To Breakthrough - Day 21

The words did not want to leave my mind.
"Consistency is the key to YOUR breakthrough!!"
It was actually screaming at me and I started
speaking to God. God was so clear about the word
"consistent". He said if my household want to see
continous breakthrough, we have to stay
consistent when it comes to the word of God.
So many beautiful things are happening in our
home and it's all because we stand firm when it
comes to the word of God. I said to God that there
are so many things we are struggling with
especially me, and yet He blesses me. The Lord
gave me a scripture about "when you abide in Me
and My word abide in you, you shall know the
truth and the truth shall set you free. (John 8:32)
He said that we know the truth, yet we are not
free. He made an example of a person who treats
her husband or his wife terrible knowing what the
word says, that you must love your husband/wife
which is the truth, but he/she is not free beause
they do not operate in the truth.
In order for us to live a life of truly being free we
have to be consistent in all we do in order for us
to recieve our breakthrough.
This is something to ponder on hey? I am making
a decision to be consistent, live the word, receive
continual breakthrough and others will see that
God is at work in my life.
I know it will take time to always live in truth but
at the end of the day we will be successful.
Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day
in and day out. When you vow to fast, to worship, to serve or do anything unto God, don't give up continue, breakthrough will come.
In His love
Leslene