tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1448987431684128142024-03-16T03:10:51.902+02:00My JournalThe day to day of a "normal" life. This blog has mainly my own opinions. I am a Christian so I will write from that perspective with a few of my own thoughts.Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comBlogger1826125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-5246859066465819462023-09-21T10:54:00.002+02:002023-09-21T10:54:18.133+02:00The truth about forgiveness<p><span lang="EN-US">What is
forgiveness? Oxford says it is </span>the action or process of forgiving or
being forgiven. But what is forgiveness actually? It is the release of the
grip of offence taken or given that directly touches rejection and insecurity.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jesus said in Matthew 6, For if you forgive other people
when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Paul wrote to the Ephesians, be kind and compassionate to
one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In Luke 6 we read, do not judge, and you will not be judged.
Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be
forgiven.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times
shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?”
Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Forgiveness is not just letting go but in essence it is releasing
yourself, your soul, and your mind from hurtful bondage. Unforgiveness and holding
on to a grudge is merely putting shackles around your life stealing the kingdom
of God from you. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Forgiveness is not just a word that we randomly speak to make
people happy, it is the sword of release in a world where our downfall is imminent
and expected. Around you are millions of souls in bondage because of a broken
environment due to sin. Our downfall is when we allow our sinful nature to be
our compass in every decision and in every action.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jesus displayed the true nature of forgiveness in love when He
hanged on the cross and forgave the man hanging next to Him. He spoke over the
crowd that wanted His end and asked the Father to forgive them. Both these acts
of forgiveness He did while in immense pain. The creator of heaven and earth
hanged on a cross where He was put by the very people He created and yet He
only desired freedom for them and finally He died and rose from the dead
defeating that same sin so that those who hated Him can also have forgiveness.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The truth about forgiveness is not merely the words that we
speak, but the entire release of a burden driven soul and letting go of
offences that brings nothing more than pain and regret and unwarranted sorrow. The
act of forgiving breaks the bondage that the enemy has over you and free you
from the lies that kept you captive. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The victory in forgiveness is breaking the silence of a need
to live free and opening your heart to the full blessing that lies in the kingdom
of heaven. Allowing Jesus to free you and to bring a new dimension in your relationship
with God. Forgiveness not only sets you free, but it heals. When your heart is
pure and your need for redemption is true, then the Father will heal you from
your pain and break the chains that the enemy has on you.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It is a life changer and life giver. <o:p></o:p></p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-2380965385763177432023-09-19T15:58:00.002+02:002023-09-19T15:58:11.893+02:00Today’s Journal (Anything) – 19 September 2023<p>Jesus immediately reached out and grabbed him. “You
have so little faith,” Jesus said. “Why did you doubt me?”</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We are busy with a series on “Anything can happen” in our
church and to be honest I am a firm believer in anything can happen, because
with God all things are possible. Peter walked out on the water and as soon as
he saw the waves caused by the storm on the ocean he started to sink.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jesus grabbed him, but what He said is something that I want
to emphasize. Jesus said, “Why did you doubt me?”. Does this sound familiar? I find
myself in this exact spot so many times and when I am in the middle of the storm,
I get overwhelmed, and I lose the fight. Jesus makes it abundantly clear that
by faith Peter would have been fine because his trust would have been firm in
the Lord.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Why do we doubt? I think it is in some instances that we
seek a quick fix and when it does not happen at the time we wanted, we lose faith,
and we drown. Luckily the Lord is always with us, and He pulls us out of our
own pit, but what if we kept the faith, kept trusting and allowed Him to act on
His time. Then my friend the reward is not in the Lord taking us through the
storm, but the reward is the way our faith gets stronger. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">God will always be with us, but we must follow His word and
allow Him to do the work on His perfect time. The result of this is a much
larger blessing in more ways than we can imagine and our relationship with our
Father grows.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Although I know He can do all and can change all and save us
from everything, I will always keep my hope in Him even when He does not change
my situation on my time or at all. I know He can speak the word, and everything
can change, yet I will remain steadfast in my faith until God steps in and
changes it.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Do not lose faith or hope, because Jesus wants you to trust
Him and keep your eyes on Him throughout the storms in your life.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have a great day.<o:p></o:p></p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-47160518712635143812023-09-14T09:12:00.002+02:002023-09-14T09:13:52.263+02:00Today’s Journal (Me) – 14 September 2023<p><i>And I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my
sinful nature. I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what
is good, but I don’t. I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. But
if I do what I don’t want to do, I am not really the one doing wrong; it is sin
living in me that does it (Romans 7).</i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I read this chapter and to be honest it just opened to me. We
live everyday trying to do the right thing and I find myself completely missing
the objective and ending up doing it wrong. I am constantly in a battle, and it
seems as if the enemy just took up a new level of attack on me. I am currently battling
with two autoimmune diseases and the words in proverbs 23 <i>(For as he
thinketh in his heart, so is he) </i>just opened my eyes yesterday.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I realised that one of my biggest challenges is the “Not enough”
challenge. I am not a good enough father, I am not providing enough, I am not
good enough, I am not strong enough, I am not supporting enough, and I am not
working hard enough. These words steel from us and it allows the enemy a gap into
our spiritual world. An autoimmune disease is the body’s immune system turning
against itself and attacking the body. This unnatural behaviour is caused by
the spirit of infirmity (weakness) changing your body’s natural way into the
opposite, thus making it attack itself.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To be honest I rebel against God in this way because He gave
His son to break sin, yet I allow sin to control my life just a Paul explains
in Romans 7. It is not me that is doing it wrong but my sinful nature that is in
charge. This area is opened because I allow the lies of the enemy to be my reality.
Defeating this spirit is a journey, yet one we must overcome and defeat. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My dear friend, do not allow the words of the enemy to alter
who God intended you to be. Remember that the enemy uses your mind as well as
the words of other to manifest in you thus allowing the spirit of infirmity to
do its job. You are made in the image of God and not in the image of this world.
This world and all its lies cannot define who you are when you are in God and
He is in you.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Start by loving yourself. You cannot love other if you do
not love yourself. If you believe all the lies the enemy cast, speaks, and
throws over your life than you are in rebellion with what God intended. Turn away
from the lies and start working on your relationship with your Father God. That
is what He made you for and with that in place the hold of the enemy will lessen,
and your victories will increase.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You are so loved. Have an awesome day.<o:p></o:p></p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-74470019850039515762023-08-30T13:31:00.004+02:002023-08-30T13:34:17.063+02:00Today’s Journal (Impossible) – 30 Augustus 2023<p>I think personally I am probably the worst example of how to
be a Christian ever. My entire life is a roller-coaster ride from one obstacle
to the next and from one mistake to the other. I think my biggest problem ever
was content and understanding love as Jesus showed.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Content basically summarised as not excepting circumstances
as they were or a simple life. I needed to be the best and needed to drive the
car I wanted, and I needed to be accepted the way I was. There was no place for
someone else’s needs except my kids and surely no place for disagreement.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Obstacles I have plenty and challenges even more. I think
stupidity and ignorance probably played a huge role and then there is me having
to prove a thing or two.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jesus gave one commandment: Love each other in the same way
I have loved you (John 15).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Paul goes a bit further and explains love (kindness) in a broader
way in Corinthians 13. The essence of love is love like Jesus loves. That unconditional
intense love that will give more than what is expected. Jesus gave His life,
yet He could have called the armies of heaven at any time and free himself from
this burden. His example in just that one act displays a love that sees a
bigger picture and larger effect than what a normal eye in any situation can
see.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Love should always overcome all and any unwanted or unnecessary
reactions. I am completely useless as this. If it feels unfair in any way I am
up in arms and a lot have changed in my life, yet I find myself always in a
battle against unfairness. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To love like Jesus did it means that you should also love
your enemies and most importantly pray for them. Help them and accept nothing
in return. You must love your neighbour and you must be willing to give your
life for a complete stranger. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Tough call, yes. Doable, well I leave that thought to you. From
my side I need to look at myself and the way I react to remarks, anger, unfairness,
and mistakes. I must understand better and give more of me (myself).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The battle from here is one that can be won, and the victory
will probably save a life, but more important it will affect people around me. That
is the essence of Jesus’s final task – tell the world the good news. You can
not tell good news if you are always angry, upset, or depressed. These are issues
in our lives that can be defeated by ignoring the lies of the enemy and accepting
the truth in Jesus Christ.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In essence I need to be more like my Father and less like me.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have a great day.<o:p></o:p></p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-37113477631228166302023-08-22T14:14:00.003+02:002023-08-22T14:14:36.119+02:00Today’s Journal (Emptiness) – 22 Augustus 2023<p>I find myself in probably in one of the most challenging
times in my life and I am struggling to understand what God wants from this. My
budget is so depleted at the moment that to make my month I have to walk to
work. Today was my first walk and I tell you it is much further than it looks
plus I totally miscalculated the time to walk the distance so I was late for
work.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Then to add to my mishap I am so tired today and my knees
are so sore. I am sitting here contemplating how am I going to keep this up. On
my walk this morning the Holy Spirit kept putting these words into my head: <i>For
I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength. <o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This is Paul and I have to give you the full context of it
because you will be so surprised when you hear the rest of my testimony.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">How I praise the Lord that you are concerned about me again.
I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn’t have the chance to
help me. Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how to be content
with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or with
everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it
is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do
everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Even so, you have done
well to share with me in my present difficulty (Philippians 4:10-14).<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Paul writes here to say thank you to the church in Philippi
for their help and concern and he mentions how he has learned to be content
with what he has. He goes on to say how he learned the secret to live with
almost nothing or with everything and then he says that you can do everything through
Christ who gives us strength.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In the midst of my crises, I get a phone call and someone I least
expected called and said they will help me until I am back on my feet again. How
amazing is our God and how great is his faithfulness. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My dear friend, do not stop fighting and do not stop
praising. This was Paul and in the midst of his tribulations he praised God. He
lived with almost nothing and still praised God. Do not stop to speak to God
and to spend your time in prayer. Do not stop to give thanks and do not give
up. It will change and it will get better.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have a great day.<o:p></o:p></p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-45569357085474235312023-08-15T13:02:00.001+02:002023-08-15T13:02:20.766+02:00Today’s Journal (Fruit) – 15 Augustus 2023<p>Anger is ultimately a happiness thief. Paul wrote in Galatians
that anger and outbursts of anger are the type of things that can keep you from
inheriting the kingdom of heaven. He goes on to say that love, joy, peace,
patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control
are the fruit that the Holy Spirit produces in our lives and ultimately these
are the qualities that not only gets you to inherit the kingdom of heaven, but
it will produce far more victories in your life than you could ever imagine.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The enemy is cunning, and he knows what will keep you from
God’s promises and anger, jealousy and envy are tools that he uses easily, specifically
if you are vulnerable in these areas.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Personally, I believe that these reactions have root causes that
is deeply imbedded in your mind. Maybe someone said something to you in your
childhood that is a trigger point that immediately makes you angry when you hear
it of see it or however it occurred.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">When these bad fruits seem to have an unbreakable grip on
you, you need to ask God to help you identify the root of this behaviour. Once you
realise what causes this it is actually quite easy to destroy.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For example, I had an issue with a word that was said to me when
I was a child and the feeling of worthlessness that was caused in my childhood
flared up when it is spoken even if not directed at me. I got upset and I would
be angry on the spot.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Identifying the event in my childhood and the person and then
releasing it broke the grip the enemy had with this. In fact, I not only forgave
but prayed prosperity over this person which is directly in contrast to what
the enemy wants. The result, freedom from the world and the lies the enemy
tells.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In essence you are never what the enemy wants you to think
of yourself, in fact you are a creation of the Almighty God and He made you perfect
in every way, regardless of your so-called flaws.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am not perfect, and I make mistakes every day, but I will
not allow the enemy to use words from another person to create an altered image
of who God wants me to be. Every day I learn from God and implement His word
into my life. This to me will be a lifelong journey, but most importantly I seek
God first before I allow the world to dominate my thoughts.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My prayer for you is that you will truly see yourself as God
sees you and know that you are loved regardless of your mistakes and what you
think of yourself. Allow the Holy Spirit to be your guide and to be the only influence
in your thoughts and decisions.<o:p></o:p></p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-79980676905794164942023-08-11T08:58:00.002+02:002023-08-11T08:58:24.150+02:00Today’s Journal (Closer to God) – 11 Augustus 2023<p>Our journey in life should be one that we journey with God.
God has a loving desire to spend time with you. Now Jesus set the bar when He
was on earth. He prayed daily and spend a lot of time prayer with God the Father.
You see Jesus knew that His time here was by design and God had a plan with His
time here. He needed to keep aligning His purpose with the will of God.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jesus said in Matthew 6:<i>” But when you pray, go away by
yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private.”</i> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Every day we should work to get closer to God so that we can
hear His voice clearly and not derail ourselves from His plan. How do we do
this? How do we get closer to God?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For me it comes down to three simple things:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Firstly, I read His word and I meditate on it. I love to
take a verse and see what other would write about it and finally allow the Holy
Spirit just to unfold it into my daily life and into my journey with Him.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Secondly, I memorise the Word so that I can react by using
it as my defence against the enemy but mostly so that I can remember God’s promises
and His encouragement by His Word.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Lastly, I suggest that you surround yourself with Godly people.
I have two friends that are God sent into my life and the input and prayers is
just amazing.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Today I just pray that you will have a insatiable or
unstoppable need to spend more time with our Father and that you will miraculously
find more time to spend in His Word and with Him.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have an amazing day. <o:p></o:p></p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-24690273716940611752023-08-08T09:11:00.004+02:002023-08-08T09:11:28.094+02:00Today’s Journal (Negativity) – 08 August 2023<p>Hallo my friend. How
are you doing today? What are your fears, your troubles and your situation? We
are daily confronted by negativity. It comes in many forms and the enemy has
perfected the way he brings negativity into our daily life and our challenges. The
two mostly used methods is people and your thoughts.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">People probably has
the most impact on our lives and our thoughts. I always say that when all is
well, the enemy is happy with your direction, but the minute you align yourself
with God’s path and His will, you will get bombarded from all sides and the people
around us can unknowingly have a huge impact on our journey.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">It is so important
that you remain focused on God and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you when you
are in a position where you are confronted with negativity. It is in these
challenges that we need to take a step back and just focus on God and allow Him
to reconcile our thoughts with His plans.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">People can be cruel,
and they can say things that really breaks you. Remember to always look at
yourself through God’s eyes. He made you perfect and He gave His life so that
you can be free. God loves you that much, so who are the world to label you and
make you feel that you are less.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Always remember <i>“For
with God nothing shall be impossible (Luke 1:37)”<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Make this your
thoughts for today and know that God will never forsake you, He will never let
you stand alone, and He will never test you above your ability. With Him and
through Him you can face anything.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">My prayer for you is
that you will realign with God today and push all negativity away from you and
just allow God to speak into your life and your journey.<o:p></o:p></span></p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-13898798767311693162023-07-27T21:26:00.000+02:002023-07-27T21:26:05.704+02:00Today’s Journal (Perception) – 27 July 2023<p>When Peter wanted to walk out to Jesus as Jesus was walking
on the water, he called out and Jesus told him to get out of the boat and walk
over to Him. Every day we stand up to face the day ahead. How we succeed depends
mainly on our perception.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It is easy to get up and face the day, but what happens when
the walls come trembling down and we find ourselves in a place or position that
we were not prepared for. Peter got out of the boat and walked on the water
towards Jesus.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">For a moment he looked around him and the surrounding ocean
with its smashing waves overshadowed his perception. You see when He walked
towards Jesus He was focussed on God and on His salvation. The minute his focus
was interrupted by his surroundings he lost his focus he started to sink.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">He turned and called out to Jesus for help. The Lord intervened
and pulled him from the water. This simple example is basically what happens to
us on a daily basis.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As long as we focus on God and we spend time in His presence
and seek Him in all that we do, we will not sink. The moment we allow the world
and the lies of the enemy alter our focus, we lose our footing, and we sink.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jesus said to Peter in Matthew 14: “You of little faith,” he
said, “why did you doubt?”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Why do we doubt? Why do we allow the lies of the enemy to pollute
our minds and push us from our path. It is simply because we change our
perspective. If you look at the mountains from below, they will look huge and
intimidating. The minute you change your position and look at the mountain from
the top of another mountain it looks completely different. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The same applies when you look at your problems from your
position, then they will seem impossible, but the minute you look at them with
faith from God’s perspective. They will begin to lose power over you and shrink
to where they have no more influence on you.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Let us face today with faith. Let’s walk by faith and not by
sight.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My prayer for you is that God will renew your faith and help
you to see your battles from His vantage point. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>a great day.<o:p></o:p></p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-61037725811962266402023-07-25T09:52:00.005+02:002023-07-25T09:54:13.177+02:00Today’s Journal (Lift) – 25 July 2023<p>A selfish and self-centred life is a
lonely life. It is the easiest thing to do to judge people from our own
perspective. I think the book “The Shack” gave a really good example of how God
loves us. Now here is what Paul wrote in Romans 15:</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>For even Christ didn’t live to please himself. As the
Scriptures say, “The insults of those who insult you, O God, have fallen on
me.”<b><sup> </sup></b>Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago
to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and encouragement as we wait
patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">God loves you. He loves you no matter who you are, what you
did or whatever mistakes you made. You are a child of the living God, and you
are so precious to Him. I know it is hard to see beyond the lies that this world
created about you or the judgements that is cast over you by people. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jesus said that you should remove the boulder from your own
eye before you try to remove the speck from someone else’s eyes. We seem to
miss our own faults when we look at other. In most cases it is a form of insecurity
and rejection that basically pushes us to seek fault in other rather than to look
for it in our own lives.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Insecurities and rejection can be formed in your early
childhood and some of them are so well hidden in our deepest places that we do
not even realise they are the cause of habits that we created towards other.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">So, before we make a judgement or a say something to hurt someone,
think about what you are about to say and why you are saying it. Does it carry
any truth, and do you really know exactly what the other person is going through.
A nice word and an understanding heart is far more valuable than a judgement. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sometimes people just need to know, you can see they are in
a battle and even if you are facing a mountain. A kind word where you take yourself
out of the picture and think of someone else instead of your own needs and
problems, will have so much more value in the long run. God sees your heart and
He will surely bless you.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Paul says that we should wait patiently for God’s promises. My
prayer is just this: I pray that the Lord will clear your mind of all the bad
things and just renew your thoughts as He realign you with Him. I pray that your
faith will be renewed and that you will rise up as we take God’s promises and
wait patiently for Him.<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Have a great day. </p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-5931453757623322322023-07-24T09:48:00.004+02:002023-07-24T09:50:55.861+02:00Today’s Journal (Don’t quit) – 24 July 2023<p>I think the words “I cannot do this anymore” must probably
pop up in my head over a hundred times a day. This morning on my way to work I thought
if I could just have one more miracle or just hope that my circumstances will
change and that I will rise up out of this pit I find myself in.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Paul writes in Colossians 1 that God delivered us from the powers
of darkness and “translated” us into the kingdom of His son Jesus Christ. I
love the word “translated” in this verse. Now the only reason I find myself in despair
is because the forces of darkness is moving in for the kill. You see they start
with words from someone close to you like “You are a disappointment” or “You
are a failure” and then they use this to populate your mind with more junk that
will push you to the end.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It is in these low moments that God reminds us that He “translated”
us into His kingdom. Translated referrers to transferred. God through Jesus transferred
you from the place of darkness to a place of light. The reason we get caught in
this pit is purely because we forget that the enemy does not control our lives,
nor do they own our lives and they definitely do not define who we are.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jesus is the only way and He said that we will face troubled
times and we will surely go through hardships and challenges. We just need to stop
listening to the enemy and remove those negative words from your mind.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We need to realign ourselves with Jesus and His words. Jesus
said that God will hear our prayers and, in the Bible, the phares “Fear not” is
written 365 times. That is once for every day of the year. So, stop fearing and
start believing. We live by faith and not by sight, so let is live with that
faith and trust God. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My prayer for you is that God will hear your prayer today
and that He will change your circumstances and lift you out of the mud and mire
where you are stuck now. I pray that God will bless everything you do and that
you will break free through His amazing grace and stand up again.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have a great day.<o:p></o:p></p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-72451893923413995662023-07-19T21:26:00.004+02:002023-07-20T16:21:02.411+02:00Today’s Journal (People) – 19 July 2023<p>I must be in worst
time of my life. It is one battle after the next and then the people closest to
you seem to hurt you the most. There is always something. If it is not financial
stress, then it is people having opinions over my life that is either a lie or
a really well made-up assumption.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Isn’t it amazing how
people think they know what you think or what goes on in your mind. This week
has been one disappointment after the next and to top it off I am apparently a disappointment.
What is next? Plus, we are only on Wednesday. It can still get very interesting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">So, what do we do? I
got to my lowest last night, and I must admit I was just physically and emotionally
exhausted from a week that basically started with me throwing up most of what
was my Sunday evening.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">This is the word
that I want to share with you: <i>For the Lord is good. His unfailing love
continues forever, and his faithfulness continues to each generation (Psalm
100:5).<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">When my enemies
tried to break me by implying that I might be incompetent or that I lack the
ability to do my work, God stepped in, and I saw one miracle unfold after the next. In my weakest moment God just did amazing work in my work and in my relationship
with my directors. I am still amazed at how easily He took what was intended
for evil and turned it into so much good. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I trust that this is
just the beginning and that my life is about to change very dramatically. So where
am I going with this. Simple – Trust God and trust His timing. Difficult times
is either there to teach us something about God or for God to reveal things
that was unseen to us. We are sometimes so consumed by our circumstances that
we miss what God is doing. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">My prayer for you is
basically that God will give you patience and wisdom and that your heart will
burn with a need for more of Him and that He will be more in you with every
step that you take from today.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Have an awesome day.<o:p></o:p></span></p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-24710682839705933922023-07-13T15:07:00.004+02:002023-07-13T15:12:11.566+02:00Today’s Journal (Emotions) – 13 July 2023<p>We are all emotional
beings. Emotions is what plays a role in how we feel and how we react and how
we deal with the challenges life throws at us. How do you feel today? It is almost
weekend, and the week is quickly coming to an end. What is going on in your head?
Are you excited for the coming weekend or are you dreading it and to be honest
the whole week has been a mess and you can just do with a break.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Do you feel a little
depressed and are you just tired of it all. Stress feeds emotions and emotions
combined with stress can really get to you. Especially when you come to the point
where you just can’t get out of bed anymore and the two days ahead feels like
an eternity. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">How do we deal with
this and how do we fight this battle. There are so many easy answers and yes
there are pills for it. Those that kill the emotions and make you a happy robot.
It is worth it or is total victory a better choice. A victory that is not
substance motivated and surly one that does not end up in a hospital.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Jesus came to this world,
and He was ridiculed and hated. He was banished and outlawed yet all He
preached was life and how to live it better. He made no excuse in hiding the fact
that you will go through tough times. He said that this world hated Him first
and so will hate you. Yet despise all of this He just kept following the will
of God and finally gave His life for all, even those who persecuted Him.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The victory does not
lie in the defeat, but the victory lies in humble persistence. Yes, it is
easier said than done but why will the Lord not give you strength and wisdom
and direction. This too will pass and yes, it is not easy, but the end and the
victory over it is so worth it. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">He said “Be strong
and courageous, do not be afraid or tremble in dread before them, for it is the
Lord your God who goes with you. He will not fail you or abandon you (Deuteronomy
31:6)”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">God made this promise.
All you need to do is to give it all to Him and let Him take control. Stop trying
to fix everything on your own but trust Him with it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I do it in a simple
prayer: “Lord, I am at my end, and I have absolutely nothing left to give. I
humbly apologize for taking it all on my own and I ask you to forgive me for
excluding you from my life. I desperately need your help and openly with a grateful
heart give it all over to you. You know my battle and you know my limits. Please
guide me through this and help me to overcome it all and finally glorify your
name through my victory. In Jesus name.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-87838326937054704142023-07-10T15:24:00.004+02:002023-07-10T15:24:50.119+02:00Today’s Journal (New beginnings) – 07 July 2023<p>This blog has always been dedicated to uplift and share and
give a bit of advice. At times it has been hard to write because life can be so
busy. I decided to change my direction and make it a bit more personal. I guess
it has been extremely personal since most of it shares the struggles that life
so diligently throws at us.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Today has been an uphill battle with a number of challenges
at work but mostly I am trying to build an online business as an additional income,
and it seems to be much more difficult and very time consuming. I have always been
a go getter and giving up is a phrase that does not exist in my mind. So, yes
the battle is tough and my experience is zero to none in this area. Plus, I want
it to be working yesterday. Yes, I know patience is a virtue, but life does not
wait, and my challenges seem to multiply. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I am sure you can relate and that you might face even more
challenges on your side. I read this verse a few days ago and it keeps popping back
in my head:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for.
Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be
opened to you. <b><sup> </sup></b>For everyone who asks, receives.
Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.
(Matthew 7)<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This is a verse that we can get wrong fairly easily. Put yourself
in the shoes of a parent. A child obviously wants things from time to time, yet
the parents know what is needed, what is good and what is not so good. Jesus
mentions that even sinful people know how to give good gifts to their children.
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The challenge is to ask within the will of God, and we sometimes
desire what is against His will and this can cause indifference and anger on
our side. Jesus goes on and later mentions that when you pray you should ask in
His name. Jesus wants us to mimic His life and see that what He did always remained
in the will of God. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Surely God will always want the best for you, but the best
can be different to our desires. I believe that we can do anything and ask God
to bless us in everything we do. Just as I pray for His blessings over my work and
my business and my family I always ask if it is His will. I know God will bless
hard work, but we should always be thankful for the ability to be able to work
and to have opportunities. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My battle remains a reality, but my faith surpasses my
struggles. I am not perfect in any way, and I am sure I have a ton more flaws
than you, but my faith remains firm even when the road ahead is impossible to
see. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Yes, I get upset and yes there is times when I just want to
quit and give up. For what, to let the enemy have his way and accept his lies. No,
I will fall, and I will fall again, but I need to keep standing up and keep moving
forward. I just need to keep my eyes on God and trust His time and His will. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Let see what tomorrow brings. <o:p></o:p></p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-60017587123658476372023-06-06T09:45:00.001+02:002023-06-06T09:45:04.815+02:00Today’s Journal (New heart) – 06 June 2023<p><i>Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right
spirit within me. (Psalm 51.10).</i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I love this verse. I feel that it is something I should pray
daily. Create in me a clean heart and renew my thoughts. We live in a world
that is constantly changing and we face new challenges each day. Where are you on
your journey and what are you facing at the moment in your life? <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I think finances is a battle that we all face, and I guess
we find ourselves in moments where it can really get to you. When the bills
pile up and the day-to-day expenses increase because inflation and interest
rates keep escalating.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Holy Spirit just gave me a few ideas around this, and I believe
that we miss the truth sometimes when we face mountains of trouble. First let
us allow God to create in us a clean heart. This means that He will renew the
essence of who we are and clear our minds and thoughts and realign our spirits
with Him. This means that we allow God to take these burdens and just remove
the fear and the anxiety around them. Let Him renew who you are in Him as we
humbly accept His love and grace. Jesus said that His grace is enough. The problem
is that we cannot comprehend how huge and massive His grace is. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Everything is God and all comes from Him. His kingdom is way
bigger than the financial problems you face or the challenges that lies ahead
of you.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i>Let me pray for you, my friend. Almighty God and Abba
Father, we give you our hearts and our burdens as we humbly come before you. I
pray and ask you Father to break the grip of evil over us and release your blessings
over us. Father, I pray that you open doors to help us in our financial
troubles and release your grace on your children. I speak life and power over all
our challenges, and I humbly place them in your hands. Father we pray this in
Jesus name and we thank you as you start to move in our lives.<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Be still and know that He is God.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have an awesome day. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cheers<o:p></o:p></p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-48437594157355840042023-01-24T20:48:00.004+02:002023-01-24T20:51:13.947+02:00Today’s Journal (Words) – 24 January 2023<p><i><span style="color: #ffa400;">For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper
than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between
joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires (Hebrews 4:12).</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Do you know the song “Words” from FR David? It was one of my
favourites when I was in school. I always thought that that was a lot like me
because words did not come easy and today, I am still very much an introvert. I
am not a huge fan at to many people in a conversation and I will feel
uncomfortable and sometimes out of place. I guess I am a bit difficult in that
sense but I have always been one to keep to myself and I love going to the gym
on my own and just doing my workout. Sometimes I even miss the people around
me.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This is one of my many favourite verses and I believe that
with all my heart. The word of God is alive and powerful. If we miss the use of
it in our own lives you will find yourself where I am today. Upset at my wife
and hard-headedly unmovable in my opinion. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Words have power. We miss the impact words have on people and
how and innocent insult can bring down a person and send them straight into the
enemies claws. Why do we find it so much easier to break and destroy then to
build and repair?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">My opinion is that our past has a huge effect on how we handle
conflict and comments when we are grown up. In your childhood somewhere someone
said something and those emotions comes swirling back when something happens
remotely similar. Sometimes it is unforgiveness and sometimes it is purely rejection
that left this scar.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The basis is that we need to deal with these issues and break
the enemies hold so that we can be free from emotional responses based on an event
that we grew up with. You will know when there is a seed. You will over react
on the simplest things and they will make you extremely upset and you will feel
rejected even though the intention of the argument had nothing to do with those
emotions, you just felt them. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The enemy is cunning and he remembers these trigger points
much better than we do, so it is quite important that we work to get them out
of our systems so that we can live free from an emotion that we should have
delt with some time ago.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jesus is the way and the answer in this. Give Him your pain
and let Him heal those old wounds so that you can let go of issues that you do
not need anymore.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Life is so short so why do we waste time on anger and unnecessary
issues that just creates a void and a place that will keep you empty. Fill those
places with the word of God and let His healing words be your foundation when
you feel those emotions.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Be still and know that He is God.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have an awesome day. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cheers<o:p></o:p></p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-72660971937106393762023-01-19T16:27:00.001+02:002023-01-19T16:27:08.057+02:00Today’s Journal (Filled) – 19 January 2023<p><i><span style="color: #ffa400;">For as the waters fill the sea, the earth will be filled
with an awareness of the glory of the Lord. (Habakkuk 2:14).</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">What a couple of weeks we had. It is amazing how quick time
passes us and before you know it two weeks are gone. I think we do a lot of
that towards God. We walk into church on Sunday, and we hear the message with
great intentions to implement time into our lives and by Wednesday it feels
like it was a great idea.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I find myself in a place where I truly desire more of my
God. I love this verse, and can you imagine how that would be if the world is
so filled with the awareness of God. We will never have a time issue. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I believe two of the enemy’s best weapons is time and comfort.
He keeps you busy with problems, fear, need and greed and puts you in a comfort
place. Now when I say comfort, I mean a way of life that you comfortably do
from day to day. It is a lot like trying to lose weight and you hit the gym and
you change the diet, but you soon find yourself back in your comfort zone. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Humans are creatures of habit and habit can sometimes be a
difficult thing to change especially if a little selfishness finds its way into
the equation. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I do not want to make a huge change and become super Christian
overnight. I just want to slowly allow the living waters of our Lord to create
a new awareness of God. I want to go back to my roots and spend more time
humbly before my God and my Saviour.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Come with me today, my friend as we journey on into this amazing
life seeking more time with our Father and giving Him all our worries and fears.
When we manage that small shift, we will see massive changes into our daily
life and our time. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Be still and know that He is God.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I love you my friend in Jesus.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have an awesome day. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cheers<o:p></o:p></p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-85227367143594045502023-01-09T09:25:00.006+02:002023-01-09T09:28:53.275+02:00Today’s Journal (Light) – 09 January 2023<p><i><span style="color: #ffa400;">Let your light so shine before men, that they may see
your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven (Matthew 5:16).</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It is a new year with new ideas and new resolutions. Every
year we start afresh, and we look to change the things we did not like or struggled
with in year behind us. Jesus stood before a huge crowd as He gave them what we
now know as the Beatitudes.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jesus says here that we should be a light to the world like
a city on a hill. He said you do not put a candle under a bushel (The bushel
was at the time a container for measuring dry goods such as grain or peas). I other
words do not let the world hide your light but let it shine so that people can
see it. Let your life exalt the glory of our Father and let His presence in
your life be visible all around. The job description of a Christian is not only
to maintain personal holiness, but also to touch the lives of everyone around
us.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This is easier said that done. Believe me I stand in this
situation daily. Do you let your emotions control your thoughts or do you allow
the Holy Spirit to guide your thoughts. Is your day-to-day life uplifting other
or are you missing the opportunity. I personally feel like a candle under a
bushel, but as Jesus continues to touch my life and slowly changing my perspective,
I can see how my normal now turns into a Jesus like attitude. Where I would lose
my temper, I now see deeper and have more empathy. Jesus loves everyone
equally, yes, and even the taxi driver that cut you off and parked in the middle
of nowhere. It is our perspective that needs adjusting and our way of life to be
less selfish and more Jesus like. The Holy Spirit is a huge driver in this, and
I honestly can hear Him guide me daily. Mostly I would say sorry, but I find myself
giving more good words toward the issues and the challenges I face than negative
words. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">So, I humbly ask you to join me as we slowly change the world
around us with Jesus-like love as we let our lights shine as we become that
salt of the earth God infused mind altering person in a world that so badly
needs to see His light.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I love you my friend in Jesus.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have an awesome day. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cheers<o:p></o:p></p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-18479452685909588622022-12-23T11:42:00.003+02:002022-12-23T11:42:19.031+02:00Today’s Journal (Delight) – 23 December 2022<p> <i><span style="color: #ffa400;">Delight yourself in the LORD, and he will give you the
desires of your heart. (Psalm 37:4).</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Sarah Martin from iBelieve shares, “The concept of
delighting in God is closely intertwined with intimacy with God. A desire for
more of His presence. A depth of relationship where we want to know more, feel
more, experience more, worship Him more, converse with Him more, and find more
freedom from sin.”<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Isaiah 61:10 says so beautifully, <i>“I delight
greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with
garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of his righteousness, as a
bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with
her jewels.”<o:p></o:p></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Not only do we delight in God, but He also delights in us.
One of the greatest blessings is to discover the joy of a relationship with the
Lord. We can do this by making time for Him in His Word, worshiping with praise
music, staying in communication with Him throughout our days, admiring who He is
in nature, using creativity to glorify Him, and having a heart of thankfulness.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">So simply put we need to spend more time with our Lord and give
Him more than just a now and then quick prayer. God wants a relationship with
you where you delight (please (someone) greatly) in Him and He will do the
same. When God returns His delight in you it is in blessings and love beyond
our understanding. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Today I want you to walk with me as we create a daily desire
to delight in the Lord. Let us take this moment and just reflect on the greatness
of our Lord and His amazing life-giving gift in His own sacrifice. In this crazy
time of the year, we get so many chances to show Jesus to a world in need of salvation
and restoration. Do not let the opportunity slip by when you could have shared
the Gospel and delight in the Lord.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I love you my friend in Jesus.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have an awesome day. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cheers<o:p></o:p></p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-40615814935791737082022-12-22T10:19:00.003+02:002022-12-22T10:19:22.274+02:00Today’s Journal (Fear) – 22 December 2022<p><i><span style="color: #ffa400;">Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live
righteously, and he will give you everything you need. (Matthew 6:33).</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Fear is a liar! I think we fail so many times in our journeys
due to fear. Fear is a method that the enemy moulded to perfection to create a
gap in your relationship with God. From the very beginning in the garden of
Eden God created us to live in a relationship with Him. If that relationship is
not sound your world will fall apart despite what you think. I fail at this miserably
on a weekly basis. When the storms around us blinds us and we move away from God,
and we try to fix it on our own we fail. I am guilty of that in so many ways so
I can speak from experience. The minute I quiet down, and I listen, and I just
give it all back to our Father, you see an immediate change.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jesus made a huge promise here and personally I love this
verse, but do I get it right? Now there is a question. Jesus said seek the kingdom
of God above all else, now what is that?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Before we can answer how to seek first the kingdom of God,
we must understand what the kingdom of God is. The kingdom was so important to
Jesus that He mentions it 126 times in the gospels. Jesus clearly wanted to get
our attention and focus our gaze on the kingdom.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">However, the kingdom is not a palace like the Windsor
Castle, floating around in the heavenly realm. The kingdom of God, in the
Bible, is simply God’s redemptive rule and reign. The word kingdom points
directly to God’s kingship, or His rule, action, and sovereign governance over
all created things.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jesus is the kingdom personified. So, we must seek Him in
all we do. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. If your
focus and your journey is all with and by Jesus, then you are placing Him above
all else. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">“Seek first God’s kingdom.” In other words, when you think
about your life or your food or your clothes or your spouse or your job or your
mission, don’t fret about them. Instead, make God the king in that affair and
in that moment, and hand over the situation to his kingly power and do his
righteous will with the confidence that he will work for you and meet all your
needs.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To seek the kingship of God first in every affair and every
moment of life is a thrilling way to live. It’s full of freedom and peace and
joy and adventure — and hardship, and it’s worth it all. If you believe in the
kingship of your heavenly Father, you do not need to be anxious about anything.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I love you my friend in Jesus.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have an awesome day. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cheers<o:p></o:p></p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-59853352801429260322022-12-20T09:35:00.008+02:002022-12-20T09:35:47.153+02:00Today’s Journal (Strength) – 20 December 2022<p><i><span style="color: #ffa400;">I look up to the mountains—does my help come from there? <b><sup> </sup></b>My
help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! (Psalm 121:1-2).</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">How are you, my friend? As we enter the last days before Christmas
the world around us seems to go into a spending frenzy. People rush to get the
last gifts, and some are preparing to go on leave, and some are stuck at work. No
matter your circumstances or where you find yourself in this buzz it can be a
very lonely time for some and a very hectic time for other. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">When you are all by yourself and the world calms down around
you, where do you find yourself. Are you happy? Are you content or are you
broken and sad and in need of a rest that sleep just does not give you. Do you
feel the excitement of this time of year or are you hurt and broken after a year
of thousands of ups and downs that got the better of you?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Jesus came into this world, and He said that He came for the
broken and the lost and worst of us. Paul went on an wrote the no one is good
not even one. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Lord just laid it on my heart to share one of my
favourite verses. I have been in this place so many times before and believe me
I am no upstanding Christian. I feel just like Paul did so many times when he
said that the things he does not want to do, he did, and he also struggled with
challenges on a daily basis. Yet when this man was in jail bound by chains,
hurting, hungry and cold he sang praises to the Lord. In his most broken moment,
he sang and praised our Lord. And then the angel came and opened the doors to
the jail and Paul saved a man and his family. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Today I want you to look up at those mountains and ask this:
Where does my help come from? My help comes from a star breathing, life giving,
sin consuming living God. My help comes from the Lord who made heaven and
earth. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">With Him all things are possible. Come today and just give
it all to Him. Your challenges, your hurt, your blessing, your struggles, your
hopes, your dreams and all your praise. Let Him hear your heart and let Him
fill you today with His amazing love and presence. You are not alone, and you are
surely not fighting alone. Let us praise Him today and just give Him all our
love and faith. He gave His life for you and believe me He will not let you
fall.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I love you my friend in Jesus.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have an awesome day. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cheers<o:p></o:p></p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-45970785947513335232022-12-19T11:52:00.006+02:002022-12-19T11:55:06.525+02:00Today Journal (Back) – 19 December 2022<p><i><span style="color: #ffa400;">Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honoured by
every nation. I will be honoured throughout the world (Psalm 46.10).</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It has been a while since I wrote on my blog. I have been
contemplating about this for a while. I think the enemy had me in a bad place
cornered in fear and bound by insecurities for a while. It took a huge battle
and an amazing God to pull me out of this pit and back into reality. I think sometimes
the enemy blinds us so badly with his lies that we find ourselves shipwrecked on
our own little island lost and afraid to return to the fight. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Today I make a new stand against the enemy and his lies, and
I will rise with my God to face the battles and journey with you once again. I got
this amazing word this Sunday in church, and I think that just fired me up
again.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">So, today is simple. I want you to know that you are not alone,
and that God is far greater than what our concept or thinking will allow. I am
reminded by Louie Giglio’s “How great is our God” sermon and how small our
entire galaxy is in comparison to the universe and what lies out there. I am
reminded again that our God created the heavens and the earth by mere words and
that He took His time to form each of us in His likeness. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">You are special way beyond any lie the enemy can muster up
and you are far more precious than any mistake you have ever made. This is the
silly season, but it is also a time that we are reminded that a saviour was born,
and He gave His life to free us from this world and its misery.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today I am reminding you
that God is great, and He wants us to trust Him and spend more time with Him.
Anything is possible with Him, and no mountain is to high. Just see it from His
perspective. Therefore, I leave you with this thought – If God can pull me out
of my pit back into His path with a simple word, how much more can He do through
me when I am all into the fight. How much more can you do when you put all your
hope and faith in Him. Let’s take on the storms, my friend. You are in for a big
change and a massive year ahead.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I love you my friend in Jesus.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have an awesome day. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cheers<o:p></o:p></p>Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-85087755408079152872019-11-20T10:00:00.002+02:002019-11-20T10:00:55.201+02:00Today’s journal (Foundations) – 20 November 2019<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i>A single day in your courts is better than a thousand
anywhere else! I would rather be a gatekeeper in the house of my God than live
the good life in the homes of the wicked. </i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(Psalm 84:10)</i></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic;"></span></i></div>
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I think we are quick to forget that this life is just a moment
and, in this moment, we must live a life for Jesus in as many ways as we can. I
spoke to someone at the gym this morning about death and this life versus the
life to come. Paul said it so nicely “For to me, living means living for
Christ, and dying is even better.”</div>
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We live in this world and we become so consumed by this
world and the material part of it that we miss the glory that awaits us in
heaven. We create a foundation of who we are and what we have and how important
we are in life. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A lot of us is influenced
by our worldly desires and our need for material things that we continue in a
direction that only causes more pain and more need. </div>
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How much do we actually need? There are so much need in the
world, yet people continue to buy what they do not need. We need to make a mind
shift or rather a foundation shift. Build your house on a rock so that the
storms of life cannot break it. My foundation and my house are built on Jesus
Christ. He is the only way and the light of this world. With Him we will never thirst,
and we will not hunger for what we do not need. With Him we can overcome all
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My heart, my house and my life belong to Jesus. All I pray
for today is that our hearts will break for what breaks His heart. A single day
in the house of the Lord is better than a thousand anywhere else. Live a life
that will build lives and lead them to Jesus. Be generous at heart and help
where you can, because the smallest amount can be blessed to do amazing things.</div>
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Have an awesome day. </div>
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<br /></div>
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I love you, my friend in Jesus.</div>
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<br /></div>
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Cheers</div>
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Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-67978828405862321942019-11-19T11:13:00.000+02:002019-11-19T11:13:04.862+02:00Today’s journal (Demons) – 19 November 2019<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i>And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels
fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels, and prevailed
not; neither was their place found any more in heaven. And the great dragon was
cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the
whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with
him. </i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(Revelation 12:7-9)</i></div>
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We all have those worries that keeps us awake at night. We find
ourselves in a place where we rather believe the lie than the truth. The enemy
(that old serpent) is constantly busy trying to keep souls out of heaven and
away from salvation. I have seen the enemy in so many forms and how he tries to
break us with lies making us believe we are not worth the trouble God puts into
us. You know God loves you and His love has no requirements or obligations and His
love is freely for all. We seem to elevate ourselves above the grace of God and
deem our own self more important than the input God wants to put into and onto
our lives. We are impatient. </div>
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Demons are real and the enemy is real. He walks on this
earth devouring as many souls as he can, and he will not stop. Our only hope
and the only way is through Jesus Christ. It is where we seek our answers and
our expectations that makes us vulnerable. We can defeat the enemy through the
blood of Jesus and through our testimonies as we fear nothing and faithfully
face everything. Satan is here to deceive and to steal, but Jesus is here to
restore, renew and rebuild. Nobody is so far lost that they can not be saved. I
will stand against the enemy and all his attacks, because my strength comes
from God and I am not afraid. I may seem defeated, but I am only catching my
breath. You will see more miracles in the year to come than ever before. It is
a time of fighting back and saving more souls for the kingdom of God. </div>
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Stand with me as we battle onwards on our knees and with the
word as our sword. Speak life and believe in the power of Jesus Christ. He will
break our chains and pull us back into the race so that we can complete it for
His glory. </div>
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Have an awesome day. </div>
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I love you, my friend in Jesus.</div>
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Cheers</div>
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Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144898743168412814.post-31329968041646780792019-11-17T16:35:00.002+02:002019-11-17T16:35:57.206+02:00Today’s journal (Enemy) – 17 November 2019<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<i>For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against
principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this
world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. </i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(Ephesians 6:12)</i></div>
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The enemy’s sole purpose is to steal your joy and turn you
against God. He will bombard you with everything he has to break you and to
hurt you. This week was just one of those where the enemy took his attacks to
the next level. Firstly, he started with pain, then he dug into my character and
then he tried to break my faith and my trust and finally he gave me the flu
just in case I missed him trying to get to me. </div>
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How often do we stand at the point where you think “what now”?
Is this it? Am I really that worthless? Can it get any worse? These are simply
questions the enemy is placing in your mind trying to turn you against God, because
the next thing will be: “God must truly hate me”.</div>
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Now, for one God loves you beyond human capacity, because
Jesus gave His life for you. Then we need to remember that we will have
tribulation and we will have it difficult, because we life for Jesus. Now the
closer you get to living it right the harder it will be, because the enemy will
do anything to steal a soul from heaven. </div>
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I was down and I still have no idea how it will all fall
into place, but what I do know and what I will never let go off is the love of
my Father and His promise to carry me through my battles and to uplift me. He will
restore it all and He will show me the way. I need to spend more time with Him in
His word and I need to listen. Finally, I must not give up or give in. The
battles may be hard but the reward us way worth it. If you find yourself in a
place where you also feel that the walls are coming down and the wheels are giving
in remember this: Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in
Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes. God decided in advance to
adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ.
This is what he wanted to do, and it gave him great pleasure. So, we praise God
for the glorious grace he has poured out on us who belong to his dear Son.<sup> </sup>He
is so rich in kindness and grace that he purchased our freedom with the blood
of his Son and forgave our sins.<sup> </sup>He has showered his kindness
on us, along with all wisdom and understanding.</div>
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Have an awesome day. </div>
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I love you, my friend in Jesus.</div>
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Cheers</div>
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Piet Ruthvenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14303781913221979330noreply@blogger.com