"Let Your Light Shine"

What do you spend most of your time doing? What are you doing with your life currently? Do you talk about doing things but never do them? What's holding you back? How long are you going to keep talking about the things you want to do? When are you going to start doing and stop talking?  Proverbs 14: 23 says, " Work brings profit,  but mere talk leads to poverty!" (NLT).  When you know that you have a particular thing or things in mind that you are determined to achieve, how do you navigate your way to achieving those things? Are you Willing to work Hard? What motivates you to keep going; to work hard and work well? Ecclesiastes 9: 10 says, " Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your strength. For there is no work or planning or learning or wisdom in the place of the dead where you are going." (NLV). This passage reveals that in what you do, whether that is being a full-time mother, your job, or your responsibilities, do it with enthusiasm. It mean...

Do you depend on what other people think to determine your values? “Stop determining your worth and value by what other people say. Be determined by what the Word of God (scriptures) says.” ― Joyce Meyer. She is 100% correct! What helps you to determine your values in life? Is it that you heavily depend on what other people think or what they say to determine your values and worth? There is a major problem if you do depend on what others think or say about you. In this day and age, many people are so consumed by other people's opinions about them, they become blinded and  become lost,  lose who they once were, and lose their values. By listening to other people's comments and what they think of you you begin to get lost in the midst of it all. For example, the world emphasises that beauty is highly significant over character, people become worried about how they look, what they wear, and  worry about if they are wearing the latest trend or the most expensive brand of ...

How do you handle Loss? The Bible says, 8 " O my people, trust in him at all times.    Pour out your heart to him,  for God is our refuge". (Psalm 62: 8) (NLT).  As we face inevitable losses in life, we need to remember that we have the ability to pick up and put ourselves back together, and begin to get on with our lives once again. When we experience loss we may get these feelings: fear, depression, worry, guilt and anger. If these emotions are ignored, it may take longer to recover and move on from your grief. This is why it is healthy and okay to experience all these emotions, some people experience these emotions at once, others may be staggered. Everyone goes through them, in relation to Loss, no matter what they may say. People who deal with grief and pretend that everything is okay and that life can be lived as normal, will ultimately struggle with the stress of many emotions. This struggle can last for months or years and y ears to come. Jesus said, 4 "...

Do you trust God when it comes to your finances? Who is your first port of call when faced with financial struggles? Philippians 4: 19 says " And my God will meet all your needs  according to the riches of his glory  in Christ Jesus."  (NIV). This passage in the Bible has such significant meaning! This passage says that "God will meet all your needs"; it doesn't say that He will meet parts of your needs or some of your needs or that He might meet your needs. It says "He will meet all your needs", every single need in life. God himself is declaring that "I will meet your needs". This includes issues within your home, friendships, car insurance payments, and the next mortgage payment. Another thing, this passage doesn't say that God will meet all your greeds and wants, there is a clear difference between what you want and what you need. God will not give the things you want, but the things He knows you need. This includes, good health, ...

How do you resolve conflict in your life? 15 " A gentle answer  turns away wrath,  but a harsh word stirs up anger."  (Proverbs 15:1) (NIV). Why is it that when someone gets angry we also get angry, when people raise or shout at us, we usually shout or raise our voice back at them. By mirroring their actions, you are allowing the situation to escalate ad get out of hand, soon it becomes too late. " When other people raise their voice, lower yours — in your marriage, in your parenting, in your friendships, and at work. That’s called strength under control." (Pastor Rick Warren). When you oppose to what someone has says, take a step back and reevaluate the situation for a brief moment, come back, and handle the situation in the best way. This could be done by simply walking away. This deescalates the anger. The Bible declares that, 4 " If your boss is angry at you, don’t quit!  A quiet spirit can overcome even great mistakes." ( Ecclesiastes 10:4) (NL...

What do you do when your faith is Tested? Do you give up when you face struggles? Do you turn away from God? Do you blame God? OR Do you pick yourself up and turn to God and allow Him to use what you're going through to strengthen you and enhance your faith? God doesn't put things in your life to break you or make you weak, he put things into your life to strengthen you, enhance your faith, and test your faithfulness. The Bible declares , 15   “ All of this is for your benefit. And as God’s grace reaches more and more people, there will be great thanksgiving, and God will receive more and more glory. 16  That is why we never give up. Though our bodies are dying, our spirits are being renewed every day. 17 For our present troubles are small and won’t last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly outweighs them and will last forever!” (2 Corinthians 4:15-17) (NLT). So, always remember, your present situation, struggle, whatever uphill battle is ...

What benefit do you get from being stressed? 7 "Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you."  (1 Peter 5:7) (NLT). When you begin to worry about things your life becomes affected by it. You begin to overthink things that then may lead to stress. As I have discussed in an earlier blog 'Do you trust him' , trust in God and have 100% faith in him! Let go of your worry and stress. Worry is unnecessary; God will take care of all your worries and needs, so there's no need to worry! God cares for your needs, the things you get anxious about and also the things you stress about. If anything, refuse to worry about the things you so easily worry about because it is unnecessary, unhealthy, unhelpful, and unnatural. Worrying about something doesn't change anything. You cannot exactly see the future or worry about the past because of your control. It only makes you more anxious and stressed. Worrying and stressing about things are unhelpful! Worry i...