Today Reminder – 28 October 2014 (Day 20 – Faith)

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It was by faith that Moses, when he grew up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh's daughter. He chose to share the oppression of God's people instead of enjoying the fleeting pleasures of sin. He thought it was better to suffer for the sake of Christ than to own the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his great reward. (Hebrews 11:24-26)

My dear friend, it is by faith that we accept the life we have in Jesus over the life the world has to offer. It is by faith that we continue each day even when we are frowned upon by the way we live and laughed at when we do not share in the wrong things of this world. It is by faith that we accept a humble way of life over a self-glorified rich and misdirected life. Let us look ahead like Moses did, for it is better to suffer for Christ than to own the treasures of this world.

You are in my heart this week my friend and feel that the Holy Spirit wants me to carry you in my prayers so that you will remain strong in your faith regardless of the waves in the storms ahead. So I bring you to the Lord today in my prayer as I pray that the Lord will just pick you up and hold you close. I pray that He will be with you in your heart and in your voice with every step that you take today so that you will stand bold and determined as you face your storms with a fearless heart. I pray that you will be safe in His hands as you journey today through all the dark places and that you will resist the temptations of the enemy so that nothing will be able to bring you down. I pray that you will be a tower of strength and fortress of hope. I pray that you will be safe through all that you will do today and that you will feel His healing hands through any and all of your pain. 

Have an awesome day dear friend of Jesus

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Today Reminder – 27 October 2014 (Day 19 – Faith)

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All these people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it. They agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on earth. (Hebrews 11:13)

The meaning of a Nomad is a wanderer or a drifter. My dear friend, the biggest promise God made for us is the life that awaits us in heaven. Faith is the very foundation of our journey that is leading us to heaven. Jesus said that He is the way and we will only be able to enter heaven through Him. This is what we stand for. You and I are believers following Jesus and living in His light. This very way of life means that we are destined for heaven and there should be no doubt in us about that.

Stand with me today as we see our future in the distance and let us welcome it by allowing the Holy Spirit to lead us through life as we follow God’s voice. Let’s stand up and show Jesus to the world, in our lives and our beliefs. Let us be the essence of our faith by living it day by day. 

The minute you bring Jesus into any equation the result is unlimited. Be like Jesus and allow His ways to be your ways.

I pray that you will walk into today with no more fear and no more worries. I pray that the Lord will come and lift you up out of your challenges and your worries and let you watch as they shrink away. I pray that you will be stronger today and that you will look ahead knowing you are destined for heaven. I pray that your life will shine and lead other to the Lord.

Have an awesome day dear friend of Jesus

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Today Reminder – 24 October 2014 (Day 18 – Faith)

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It was by faith that even Sarah was able to have a child, though she was barren and was too old. She believed that God would keep his promise. (Hebrews 11:11)

Frustration. Oh my word! I have been battling with frustration and irritation the last few days. It seems as if all just does not want to fall in place and I have ended up in a point where I am just frustrated with everything. Work, training and constant pain got the better of me. It felt as if I want to break out of this body and scream.

Then the song “Be Still” of Kari Jobe came up and suddenly I remembered that we need to be patient and still in the Lord. His time is perfect and His plans for us are beyond our imagination. Just as Sarah waited patiently in faith for the Lord to keep His promise, we too should journey patiently and allow the Lord to work in His time.

I leave you with the words to “Be Still”:

He is here for the broken and life to the one who is undone He is peace to the wounded and hope for the helpless one He is here, He is here.

Be still my soul, be still Be still my soul, be still Wait patiently upon the Lord
Be still my soul, be still When the waves rise against me and the wind tries to draw me away
I will stand on the mountain, safe in Your arms I will sing I will sing

Be still my soul, be still Be still my soul, be still Wait patiently upon the Lord Be still my soul, be still

Be still I know He is God He is here, He is here Be still I know He is God He is here, He is here

So be still my soul, be still Be still my soul, be still Wait patiently upon the Lord Be still my soul, be still
Wait patiently upon the Lord Be still my soul, be still.

Have an awesome day dear friend of Jesus

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Today Reminder – 23 October 2014 (Day 17 – Faith)

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It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going. (Hebrews 11:8)

Life often throws crossroads at us. We get to the point where we must make a choice or take a new direction. Our journey leads us into these choices. They are often not asked for or something that you can easily do. We are often stuck in choices out of fear or comfort. We do not want to take a chance or we are scared we will make the wrong choice. Sometimes the reality of our choice is hard to accept and we do not want to make that choice. 

I have often found myself confused in these situations and even more often scared at what is waiting if I choose. I guess fear plays a vital role in these conflicts that we are steered into. I believe that everything in life happens with a purpose. Sometimes it comes our way to take us to a better place and sometimes purely to prepare us for what lies ahead. 

It does not matter what your crossroad looks like, what matters is what are going to do. To make a decision based on the recommendation of other or on emotions is not a good idea. The best way is to take your choices to the Lord, because He knows which way is the one He needs you to be on. It is important to listen to His voice and His guidance and to follow His direction. When we follow God’s way we will never look back with sorrow, we will always look ahead with expectation, because God will amaze you with every step that you take in faith.

Have an awesome day dear friend of Jesus

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Today Reminder – 22 October 2014 (Day 16 – Faith)

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It was by faith that Abel brought a more acceptable offering to God than Cain did. Abel's offering gave evidence that he was a righteous man, and God showed his approval of his gifts. Although Abel is long dead, he still speaks to us by his example of faith. (Hebrews 11:4)

Yesterday was a tough day. I have been troubled by injuries and it seems as if they are just getting worse and worse. Pain is something that I have continuously and as I travel on my journey. It has made me question many of my habits and activities and how I go about my exercise program. In the last few days I have made some huge adjustments to start and compensate for the pain and I realised yesterday that I will have to make a few more adjustments.

When it comes to training I am very stubborn and set in my ways. I work hard and I give it all I have. So for me to bring the intensity of my workouts down is quite a huge mind set change. For a moment I was just lost in myself and I have forgotten the privileges and blessings that God so gracefully laid upon me. I have become selfish in a sense and to allow God to bring a time of recovery and healing into my life is something that I must do in faith.

What is so amazing about these verses is the fact that Abel still speaks to us by his example of faith. When we look at faith in our own lives and how we live faithfully this is something we should strive for. To lead a life of faith that will leave and example for those close to us that they can use in their lives.

Live to live a life that resembles faith in all that you do. 

Have an awesome day dear friend of Jesus

Cheers