Doing life for Jesus Christ

I often think that God surely made a mistake when He called me to take up my cross and follow Him. How many of us come to a point where God expects a little more, but we are so stuck in our past and our mistakes that we decline and passively continues with our mediocre Christian lives.

I have made a ton of mistakes in my life, but the moment I realized that we are all called, but God only uses the willing and the minute these two sides of you find each other, then God will change your life.

The minute you realize that Jesus died for all your sin, thus fully cleansed you from all of it and that satan has no right over you anymore combined with the fact that God qualifies those He called and those of them that answer His call.

God surely does not look for mister right nor does He look for mister perfect. He takes those of us with the fire of the Holy Spirit in us regardless of who we are, and He sends us where He needs us.

 As the devil comes to accuse you, remind him how far the east is from the west. Take your stand and put on your armor of God. Jesus said that all authority has been given to Him, so you stand in that authority and in His victory.

Don’t be afraid to share His gospel, because time is running out.

Today's thought - 31 July 2025

 

This is such a powerful scripture. God says that He has loved you with an everlasting love. Unfailing and drawing you close to Himself. 

Even when we were sinners God loved us and worked to guide us to Him. I think sitting here this morning knowing that the God who created heaven and earth and a vast and infinite universe has loved me and still does no matter what my past looks like. 

The minute we right size God and we begin to see and understand His Word. We tend to feel small. How amazing is our God and how wonderful is His love. 

My dear friend, this morning God wants you to know that He will turn your mourning into joy and take away your sorrow. Rejoice with me as we take on this day knowing who God is.

Today's thought - 30 July 2025

 

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 

This is on my heart this morning to remind you that the battle is real and it is going on around us. The minute you accepted Jesus as your saviour you were enlisted into this war. 

There are mainly three inportant things you need to stand your ground. 

1) Always ask God to put His armour on you. 

2) Prayer is far more powerful that you think. Pray passionately in the Spirit, as you constantly intercede with every form of prayer at all times. Pray the blessings of God upon all his believers. 

3) Praise and worship. The enemy does not like it when you praise and worship God. 

Finally you can do all things through Jesus Christ who gives you strength.

Today's thought - 29 July 2025

 

Jesus said: Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. God created Sunday as your day of rest and go to His house and be refreshed by His Word. Three things to consider: 

1) Are you tired? In aligning your life with Jesus the weight of the world will lighten as He steps in and help. 

2) Learn His ways. Spend time in the Word. Go to church. Share the gospel and desire an intimate relationship with the Holy Spirit. 

3) What God requires is easy to bear. You can do anything through Jesus that strengthens you. Living a life according to His will, will give you everlasting peace and true freedom. 

Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. In Jesus you will have strength to soar and you will not get weary.

Today's thought - 28 July 2025

 

The people wanted to put Jeremiah to death for bringing God’s Word to them by saying they should repent of their evil ways and then God will not continue with the evil He pronounced against them. God calls all of us. 

We are called to live a life committed to His ways and to carry His Word every where you go. The minute you start this you will be facing more and more trials. Believe me I am constantly under attack as the enemy fights to make me fall. 

I have to take my thoughts captive every moment each day and resist the enemy. Some will embrace the gift of salvation and some will not. Where are you in your walk with Jesus? What does your time in the Word look like? A friend of mine said if your Bible falls apart from use your life will not. I urge you to seek God and spend time in His Word. 

He will bless your life and you will have complete peace and share this gift.

Today's thought - 27 July 2025

 

Last night the Holy Spirit reminded me of James 1. We must never think with a wordly mindset rather think with God in the right place. God will make all things work out for good and even in our worst darkest place, He steps in and strengthen us. James says a crown of life awaits you when you endure temptation. 

This is a promise by God. Jesus said He came so that you have life in abundance. This means free from fear and sin and truly living righteous because in this lies a great reward. My dear friend, why does the enemy work so hard to keep you from a life lived as God intended? 

He knows the power that is in you and once you are aligned with the Holy Spirit and you walk in full obedience, then you are a mayor problem for satan. Then you will truly experience God in everything and you will impact the world around you and God will bless you in everything. Believe me, the journey is not easy but the reward is so worth it. 

Come with me today as we fully dedicate our lives in obedience to God’s Word.

Today's thought - 26 July 2025

 

I think the very first line summarises it. Live carefully. Paul writes here in Ephesians that we should walk as children of the light because the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth. 

To take full advantage of every day is living completely for God’s purpose. As we align ourselves more and more with God’s will and continually be filled by the Holy Spirit we grow in power and strength in God who works through us. 

The more we seek Him, the more we become like Him. Ask for wisdom and listen to His voice. We live in evil times and the only way we can overcome all evil and all attacks is if we live close to God. 

My dear friend, do not neglect your time with God and reading His Word. His Word is the very power that we have to resist the enemy when he comes with his lies and deceit. Let no man deceive you and steer clear of them. 

Walk in the light and desire fellowship with God.

Today's thought - 25 July 2025

 

Today God places this on my heart. He is not a distant God nor is He a passive God. He is up close and with you at all times. He sees and knows all you do and all you face. He knows the inner most intimate thoughts of each of us. He shares in our joy and also in our pain. 

He sees your hurt and your troubles. He clearly states that His Word is a fire and stone destroying hammer. There is so much power in God’a Word that is why we must spend time in it.

Paul wrote: For we have the living Word of God, which is full of energy, like a two-mouthed sword. It will even penetrate to the very core of our being where soul and spirit, bone and marrow meet! It interprets and reveals the true thoughts and secret motives of our hearts. There is not one person who can hide their thoughts from God, for nothing that we do remains a secret, and nothing created is concealed, but everything is exposed and defenseless before his eyes, to whom we must render an account. 

He knows, just trust Him and seek Him.

Today's thought - 24 July 2025

 

When you give your life to Jesus and leave your former life behind, you step into a new way of thinking. I battled the last few days and my question to the Holy Spirit was simply where do we go from here. 

He pointed me to Galatians 5 where Paul writes about the battle between your carnal self and the new life you accepted. He reminded me that if I continue to fall back on my self reliance system, I will fail. 

God allowed sin into this world knowing that in an intimate and trusting relationship with Him we can overcome all things. This means we must stop hindering the Holy Spirit to live freely in us thus guiding us on our way. 

It is so important that we let go of the past and who we were. At last we have freedom, for Christ has set us free! We must always cherish this truth and firmly refuse to go back into the bondage of our past.

Today's thought - 23 July 2025

 

Jeremiah writes: Woe to him who builds his house by unrighteousness And his chambers by injustice, Who uses his neighbor’s service without wages And gives him nothing for his work. What does this world have to offer? Jesus teached about the man building His house on a rock. Where do you stand today? Who is the centre of your world? 

We need to right size God in our lives. He is not the buddy you phone when your wife is angry or when you need a lift. He is God who established the heavens and the earth. He is the very life inside you. Should He not be the very centre of you. 

Give God the right place in your life and the storms of this life will be nothing compared to the peace and strength we have in Jesus.  David said: Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall come in. 

Knock and He will open. Seek and you shall find. Seek Him above all and than you will find a reward greater than you could ever imagine. Each one will be rewarded according to his works. Who are you working for? 

Let the King of glory enter and let His grace break fear. Let Him be the rock you stand on and the foundation of your faith for we walk by faith and not by sight. Hold on to Him for He will save you from all that comes against you.

Today's thought - 22 July 2025

 

This morning I had a moment of dispair as I looked at my situation and how I miss my little girl. For a moment the enemy grabbed the chance and flooded my head with depression. I stopped and turned to the Holy Spirit. He acted immediatly and reminded me what He has done and why these things happened. Instead of feeling depressed He placed a new song in my heart and reminded me of my purpose. My dear friend come with me as we just renew our minds and place our trust fully in God. Let us ignore the lies and give no respect to the proud but instead fully depend on God as He pulls us out of our pit if dispair and into our purpose. No weapon formed against you will succeed nor will any curse afflict you. His arm protects you and His power is in you. Stand up and fight because you are a mighty warrior. With Jesus we can do anything.

Today's thought - 21 July 2025

 

Paul wrote: Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. God should always be the centre of your thoughts. I find that when I relax in my commitment my mind is filled with worthless nonsense. God pulls us out of our distress and He hears our prayers. It is in our transformation from our old self into a new creation that our minds is transformed by our commitment in building a closer relationship with God in our walk with the Holy Spirit. My dad loved to say if you put your mind to it, you can do anything. Allow the Holy Spirit to guide you to change the way you think. Then turn away from the world and build your treasures in heaven. God is always listening. Just pray.

Today's thought - 18 July 2025

 
Do you want to live a long, good life, enjoying the beauty that fills each day? Then never speak a lie or allow wicked words to come from your mouth. Words are the downfall of so many of us. We forget how much power there is in words. In a single word we can either curse or bless. James writes - And so the tongue is a small part of the body yet it carries great power! Just think of how a small flame can set a huge forest ablaze. And the tongue is a fire! It can be compared to the sum total of wickedness and is the most dangerous part of our human body. It corrupts the entire body and is a hellish flame! It releases a fire that can burn throughout the course of human existence. Guard what you speak, my dear friend and always strive to speak what is good and what produces fruit over other. What is in your heart will be on your lips, so let the love of God be the very thoughts that you share. You are so much more than what the world produces. You are a child of the God most high, saved and paid for by the blood of Jesus. I speak life over you. Be true in all you say and do.