As we bid farewell to 2010,the year we all have been waiting for,the year that seemed to be rosy yet brought most people turmoil and aches.I am one of those people who didn't enjoy 2010 and cannot wait to see what the Lord have for me in 2011,more reason I am not even writing down new year's resolution and standing on His word in Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,plans to prosper you and not to harm you".And Lord for 2011 I am saying have your way in me,I am going to trust in you to do what you need to do with my life.
Yet I want to thank God for His blessings in 2010,He gave me a house,blessed my finances,blessed the fruits of my womb,blessed me and my family with good health and protected us from all the unknown.
2011 make some way Kulani is coming and this time it will be different as she is coming in with the Lord.Heavenly Father I have confidence that you will see me through 2011,it will be the year of abundant blessings according to deut 28:2 And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God.
3. Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field.
4. Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep.
5. Blessed shall be thy basket and thy store.
6. Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out.
7. The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways.
8. The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.
9. The LORD shall establish thee an holy people unto himself, as he hath sworn unto thee, if thou shalt keep the commandments of the LORD thy God, and walk in his ways.
10. And all people of the earth shall see that thou art called by the name of the LORD; and they shall be afraid of thee.
11. And the LORD shall make thee plenteous in goods, in the fruit of thy body, and in the fruit of thy cattle, and in the fruit of thy ground, in the land which the LORD sware unto thy fathers to give thee.
12. The LORD shall open unto thee his good treasure, the heaven to give the rain unto thy land in his season, and to bless all the work of thine hand: and thou shalt lend unto many nations, and thou shalt not borrow.
13. And the LORD shall make thee the head, and not the tail; and thou shalt be above only, and thou shalt not be beneath; if that thou hearken unto the commandments of the LORD thy God, which I command thee this day, to observe and to do them:
I thank you Lord for the gift of life in 2010 and all the blessings.In Jesus Name..Amen
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Faith vs Trust
Faith is to believe something that you never seen as you have seen it.According to my definition of faith,most christians lack faith in God.Why do I say so?In Matthew 14:23-33 we see Peter having no faith in God.You pray Lord I need a financial breakthrough and when tomorrow the bank phones you and say we are repossessing your car you immediately forget about the request that you had made to God and His promises in the word and you panick and cry just like Peter but today Christ is saying "you of little faith,why did you doubt?"If you know who you are in Christ you must just say after hanging up,all things are possible in Christ if I only believe.Mark 11:23 23“Truly I tell you, if you say to this mountain,‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and do not doubt in your heart but believe that what you say will happen, it will be done for you.Today I am saying whatever happen my sister after you have prayed,keep the faith for the Lord Who sees your heart will surely grant you your hearts desires.As He is always on time never too early nor too late and He said what kind of a father gives his son a snake when asked for a fish,none,so why don't you have faith in Him that He will supply all your needs according to His riches in heaven.God is your Father,treat him as you treat your earthly father and I will say even more than you treat your early father as He has all the riches.I can now ask my father for a thing and he can say "my girl daddy cannot afford that."but with our Heavenly Father nothing is impossible,He owns everything that is anything.
Benefits of Faith.
1. Faith brings salvation. (Ephesians 2:8,9). Whosever believes in Him has eternal life. (John 3:16), and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. (John 5:24). The just shall live by faith. (Romans 1:17)
2. Faith brings answers to prayer. "And whatever things you ask in prayer, really believing, you will receive." (Matthew 21:22). Since God tells us to pray for our daily bread (Matthew 6:11), faith is therefore a key to our material provision.
3. Faith brings all the benefits of salvation into our lives (Ephesians 2:8,9). This includes healing, prosperity, peace, love, joy (1 Peter 1:8), deliverance from demons and the curse, sanctification of the mind and emotions (the salvation of the soul) and any other benefit which the word of God promises to us.
4. Faith is a spiritual force through which our ministry for Christ becomes effective. (Mark 11:23; Matthew 17:19,20). Faith is a major key to ministry success. It brings to you what you need for your ministry, and by imparting it to others through your life and your ministry of God's Word, you enable them to receive the blessings of God's grace mentioned above.
5. In particular, faith is the major key for an effective healing and deliverance ministry. Jesus Christ "the same yesterday, today and forever" lives in the Christian (Hebrews 13:8, Galatians 2:20), and through the Christian wants to reveal the power of salvation to men in a way they can see and feel. In this way, our evangelism concerning the Kingdom of God will not be in talk, but in power (1 Corinthians 4:20).
This takes me to my next point,trust:the ability to rely on another person's strength and integrity.We often say trust is earned;God earned your trust along time ago.He is a faithful God,He never changes,He is the same yesterday,today and forever.He never gave you any reason not to trust His abilities nor capabilities.God is not human that He can lie,what He had promised then He is still promising today.Sometimes we must stop praying one prayer everyday like a CD with a scratch and start waiting upon His promises and meditating on His word day and night.He is able to do all things,nothing is impossible or too hard for Him,that's why He says "come to me all you who are heavy burdened and I will give you rest,take my yoke for it is lighter."so why do you think your challenges are too hard for Christ also why don't you just trust in Him and He will do what He said He will do.Some will say eish you christians you make things as easy as ABC because you are not in my situation,it is not because we are not in your situation or we are never challenged but it is because the word has been revealed to us and we know the truth.We christians or rather say people we need each other to uplift one another in prayer in one cannot.Psalm 37:3-6.Proverbs 3:5-6 stop relying on your own understanding that's where you go wrong and give birth to more problems in your life just put your trust in the Lord.He says "those who trust in the Lord,I will renew their strength,they will run and not grow weary they will fly on eagles wings."He is talking about you,only if you trust in Him will you enjoy His promises.
Have a blessed day.
Yours in Christ
Kulani Masebenza aka Kaylae
Benefits of Faith.
1. Faith brings salvation. (Ephesians 2:8,9). Whosever believes in Him has eternal life. (John 3:16), and shall not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. (John 5:24). The just shall live by faith. (Romans 1:17)
2. Faith brings answers to prayer. "And whatever things you ask in prayer, really believing, you will receive." (Matthew 21:22). Since God tells us to pray for our daily bread (Matthew 6:11), faith is therefore a key to our material provision.
3. Faith brings all the benefits of salvation into our lives (Ephesians 2:8,9). This includes healing, prosperity, peace, love, joy (1 Peter 1:8), deliverance from demons and the curse, sanctification of the mind and emotions (the salvation of the soul) and any other benefit which the word of God promises to us.
4. Faith is a spiritual force through which our ministry for Christ becomes effective. (Mark 11:23; Matthew 17:19,20). Faith is a major key to ministry success. It brings to you what you need for your ministry, and by imparting it to others through your life and your ministry of God's Word, you enable them to receive the blessings of God's grace mentioned above.
5. In particular, faith is the major key for an effective healing and deliverance ministry. Jesus Christ "the same yesterday, today and forever" lives in the Christian (Hebrews 13:8, Galatians 2:20), and through the Christian wants to reveal the power of salvation to men in a way they can see and feel. In this way, our evangelism concerning the Kingdom of God will not be in talk, but in power (1 Corinthians 4:20).
This takes me to my next point,trust:the ability to rely on another person's strength and integrity.We often say trust is earned;God earned your trust along time ago.He is a faithful God,He never changes,He is the same yesterday,today and forever.He never gave you any reason not to trust His abilities nor capabilities.God is not human that He can lie,what He had promised then He is still promising today.Sometimes we must stop praying one prayer everyday like a CD with a scratch and start waiting upon His promises and meditating on His word day and night.He is able to do all things,nothing is impossible or too hard for Him,that's why He says "come to me all you who are heavy burdened and I will give you rest,take my yoke for it is lighter."so why do you think your challenges are too hard for Christ also why don't you just trust in Him and He will do what He said He will do.Some will say eish you christians you make things as easy as ABC because you are not in my situation,it is not because we are not in your situation or we are never challenged but it is because the word has been revealed to us and we know the truth.We christians or rather say people we need each other to uplift one another in prayer in one cannot.Psalm 37:3-6.Proverbs 3:5-6 stop relying on your own understanding that's where you go wrong and give birth to more problems in your life just put your trust in the Lord.He says "those who trust in the Lord,I will renew their strength,they will run and not grow weary they will fly on eagles wings."He is talking about you,only if you trust in Him will you enjoy His promises.
Have a blessed day.
Yours in Christ
Kulani Masebenza aka Kaylae
Monday, September 13, 2010
Obidience to God
Definition of Obidience from the dictionary:(the act of carrying out commands).As we all know in each and every households there are a set of rules,laws,commands that children must live by,if one may ask why set rules so that there is order in your house and that it be respected by everyone,exactly the same in our Father's house we have laws and decrees.We say we love the Lord but do we love Him enough to keep His laws and decrees that are set out for us in the book of law(the bible),Deuteronomy 11:1.
The bible teaches us how to live,Exodus 20.There is one commandment that stands out for me,I am not saying that the others are not important because they are,this one comes with a promise,verse 12 Honor your father and mother so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving(Ephisians 6:1-3).Obidience to God comes with fruits that an individual will reap as well as curses through disobidience.Deuteronomy 28:1-13 and verse 15-65.Deuteronomy 11:13.Romans 5:19.At times we bring curses unto ourselves because we know the truth yet turn a blind eye to it.
Since we are talking about curses let me pass this message through.You want a financial breakthrough,honour the decrees of God Malachi 3:7-10,you want a healthy,fulfilling marriage\relationship Matthew 22:37-39;Ephisians 5:22-33,well behaved children Proverbs 22:5,Matthew 19:13-14.this is to mention just a few.Our Father is faithful and keep His word,yet in most cases we disobey Him but He is merciful to us if we return to Him and repent Jeremiah 3:12-13.
Stay blessed.
The bible teaches us how to live,Exodus 20.There is one commandment that stands out for me,I am not saying that the others are not important because they are,this one comes with a promise,verse 12 Honor your father and mother so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving(Ephisians 6:1-3).Obidience to God comes with fruits that an individual will reap as well as curses through disobidience.Deuteronomy 28:1-13 and verse 15-65.Deuteronomy 11:13.Romans 5:19.At times we bring curses unto ourselves because we know the truth yet turn a blind eye to it.
Since we are talking about curses let me pass this message through.You want a financial breakthrough,honour the decrees of God Malachi 3:7-10,you want a healthy,fulfilling marriage\relationship Matthew 22:37-39;Ephisians 5:22-33,well behaved children Proverbs 22:5,Matthew 19:13-14.this is to mention just a few.Our Father is faithful and keep His word,yet in most cases we disobey Him but He is merciful to us if we return to Him and repent Jeremiah 3:12-13.
Stay blessed.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Forgive and Forget
This is a topic that most Christians do not like as they say it is easy to talk but difficult to act but let's see what Our Lord say about this topic.We say we are Christians because we are following Him so let's do that whole heartedly.If one may ask:Kulani is it easy for you to forgive,I will say YES and those who are close to me can bear testimony cause some usually say you have a weak heart or stupid heart(smilling),it is not me it is Christ who live in me.
Let's first look at the dictionary meaning of forgive:to excuse for a fault or an offense,pardon,to renounce anger or resentment against.Dictionary meaning of forget:to be unable to remember something.
We often say that forgiveness is not easy maybe because of the hurt we might have endured but forgiveness my dear sisters is a choice that we as individuals have to make through a decision of our own free will,motivated by obidience to God and His command to forgive.Jesus taught Peter about forgiveness in Matthew 18:21Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive
someone who sins against me? Up to seven times?”Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.We are also taught forgiveness in the Lord's prayer in Matthew 6:12And forgive us our debts,as we also have forgiven our debtors.Colossians 3:13 instructs us to forgive as the Lord forgave us:13When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, a God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins,14having canceled the statement of indebtedness, with its particulars, that was against us and that stood opposed to us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.
Harbouring anger makes you the prisoner of yourself,you suffer most when you choose not to forgive and forget as you might find who you call your emeny happy with life and not even realising that he\she have an enemy in you.When you choose to forgive and forget,you are choosing to setting yourself free from bondage,anger,bitterness,resentment and hurt.
What is the use of saying Kulani I forgive you but will never forget?When you wrong God and pray for forgiveness do you say Lord please forgive me of my sins and never forget them?or you pray the full confession prayer and you know your debt has been cancelled meaning your sins have been fully forgiven and forgotten for that matter.We pray:God make me into Your likeliness yet we limit Him by the things we do.There is a song I love so much it goes like:"I wanna be like Jesus,I wanna be more and more like Him,everyday He is changing me He is making me what I should be I wanna be more and more like Him."meaning I wanna be like Jesus easy to forgive and forget,to live in peace and perfect harmony with everyone,remember what He said in pain,when crucified:"Lord forgive them for they do not know what they are doing."Our God is love,He is the prince of peace.One can say Kulani you do not know what so and so did to me and I know I won't forgive him\her,yes I do not know and what I know is the bible says:the fight is not for us but for the Lord.He is Jehovha Sabaoth He will avenge for you in good time.
If I may ask,do you think that in God's eyes there is a greater or smaller sin or sin is just sin and to be redeemed from it you need to confess it.Why must we forgive those who have hurt us so badly.We forgive because Jesus commanded us to forgive.Matthew 6:14For if you forgive others when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.15But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.We also forgive so that our prayers will not be hindered.Mark 11:25 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”Believe it or not forgiveness can hinder you from receiving what God intended for you and the devil can also use it to cause you to sin.
Like I said in the beginning we forgive out of obidience to the Lord and it must be out of our own free will.The reward of forgiveness is freedom.We must forgive by faith,whether we feel like it or not.We must trust God to do the work in us that needs to be done so that the forgiveness process is complete Philipians 1:6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.In psalm David says:search my heart oh Lord and take away my iniqities.Forgive and enjoy the fruits of the spirit Galations 6:22But the fruit of the Spirit islove,joy,peace,patience,kindness,goodness,faithfulness,23gentleness and self-control.Pray and ask God to create a clean heart and to renew a right spirit within you.
Let's first look at the dictionary meaning of forgive:to excuse for a fault or an offense,pardon,to renounce anger or resentment against.Dictionary meaning of forget:to be unable to remember something.
We often say that forgiveness is not easy maybe because of the hurt we might have endured but forgiveness my dear sisters is a choice that we as individuals have to make through a decision of our own free will,motivated by obidience to God and His command to forgive.Jesus taught Peter about forgiveness in Matthew 18:21Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive
someone who sins against me? Up to seven times?”Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.We are also taught forgiveness in the Lord's prayer in Matthew 6:12And forgive us our debts,as we also have forgiven our debtors.Colossians 3:13 instructs us to forgive as the Lord forgave us:13When you were dead in your sins and in the uncircumcision of your sinful nature, a God made you alive with Christ. He forgave us all our sins,14having canceled the statement of indebtedness, with its particulars, that was against us and that stood opposed to us; he has taken it away, nailing it to the cross.
Harbouring anger makes you the prisoner of yourself,you suffer most when you choose not to forgive and forget as you might find who you call your emeny happy with life and not even realising that he\she have an enemy in you.When you choose to forgive and forget,you are choosing to setting yourself free from bondage,anger,bitterness,resentment and hurt.
What is the use of saying Kulani I forgive you but will never forget?When you wrong God and pray for forgiveness do you say Lord please forgive me of my sins and never forget them?or you pray the full confession prayer and you know your debt has been cancelled meaning your sins have been fully forgiven and forgotten for that matter.We pray:God make me into Your likeliness yet we limit Him by the things we do.There is a song I love so much it goes like:"I wanna be like Jesus,I wanna be more and more like Him,everyday He is changing me He is making me what I should be I wanna be more and more like Him."meaning I wanna be like Jesus easy to forgive and forget,to live in peace and perfect harmony with everyone,remember what He said in pain,when crucified:"Lord forgive them for they do not know what they are doing."Our God is love,He is the prince of peace.One can say Kulani you do not know what so and so did to me and I know I won't forgive him\her,yes I do not know and what I know is the bible says:the fight is not for us but for the Lord.He is Jehovha Sabaoth He will avenge for you in good time.
If I may ask,do you think that in God's eyes there is a greater or smaller sin or sin is just sin and to be redeemed from it you need to confess it.Why must we forgive those who have hurt us so badly.We forgive because Jesus commanded us to forgive.Matthew 6:14For if you forgive others when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.15But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.We also forgive so that our prayers will not be hindered.Mark 11:25 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”Believe it or not forgiveness can hinder you from receiving what God intended for you and the devil can also use it to cause you to sin.
Like I said in the beginning we forgive out of obidience to the Lord and it must be out of our own free will.The reward of forgiveness is freedom.We must forgive by faith,whether we feel like it or not.We must trust God to do the work in us that needs to be done so that the forgiveness process is complete Philipians 1:6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.In psalm David says:search my heart oh Lord and take away my iniqities.Forgive and enjoy the fruits of the spirit Galations 6:22But the fruit of the Spirit islove,joy,peace,patience,kindness,goodness,faithfulness,23gentleness and self-control.Pray and ask God to create a clean heart and to renew a right spirit within you.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Generational Curses
Let's talk about generational curses.I am sure most will go like what?Who does it follow etc.As I unveiled the truth I said let me bring it to your attention.Let us start by understanding what are generational curses?Generational curses are assigned to an individual(s) based on the sins of his\her parents.Exodus 20:5"You shall not bow down to them or worship them;for I the Lord your God,am a jealous God punishing the children for the sin of the fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me.Also read Exodus 34:7,Numbers 14:18,Deuteronomy 5:9.
Are you a born again christian?The life that you are living today;is it the legacy you want to leave your children and your third generation to come?Lots of women are suffering,did you take time to find out the root of the cause,can it be a generational curse or demonic attacks?Generational curses are real and can hinder you from receiving what God had put for you.Some people speak proudly about them e.g in my family we do not last in marriages,they all end in divorce or in my family we have children out of wedlock or in my family we are men stealers,at home we are drunkards etc;why are you embracing them instead of rebuking them and claim what the devil has stolen from your family.Maybe you do not care now but what will happen to your children and the next generation to come.Do not let generational curses spread like cancer in your family,take a stand and break it concentrating on both sides of your family(that of your mother and father).
How can we break generational curses one may ask?Through God's salvation.Salvation enables all sins to be covered by the blood of Jesus,including any sins of the parents that the law may hold accountable for.Revelation 1:5-6"and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, 6 and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.
I want to highlight this point to you NO CHRISTIAN CAN FACE GENERATIONAL CURSES FOR ANY REASON BECAUSE WE HAVE BEEN FREED FROM THE CURSE OF THE LAW THROUGH CHRIST HAVING BEEN MADE A CURSE FOR US,THIS IS ACCORDING TO THE WORD OF GOD NOT KULANI'S PERCEPTION.Galatians 3:13:14 "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written:“Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”14He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.Remember in the word it says if the Son frees you,you are free indeed.
Are you a born again christian?The life that you are living today;is it the legacy you want to leave your children and your third generation to come?Lots of women are suffering,did you take time to find out the root of the cause,can it be a generational curse or demonic attacks?Generational curses are real and can hinder you from receiving what God had put for you.Some people speak proudly about them e.g in my family we do not last in marriages,they all end in divorce or in my family we have children out of wedlock or in my family we are men stealers,at home we are drunkards etc;why are you embracing them instead of rebuking them and claim what the devil has stolen from your family.Maybe you do not care now but what will happen to your children and the next generation to come.Do not let generational curses spread like cancer in your family,take a stand and break it concentrating on both sides of your family(that of your mother and father).
How can we break generational curses one may ask?Through God's salvation.Salvation enables all sins to be covered by the blood of Jesus,including any sins of the parents that the law may hold accountable for.Revelation 1:5-6"and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, 6 and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father—to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.
I want to highlight this point to you NO CHRISTIAN CAN FACE GENERATIONAL CURSES FOR ANY REASON BECAUSE WE HAVE BEEN FREED FROM THE CURSE OF THE LAW THROUGH CHRIST HAVING BEEN MADE A CURSE FOR US,THIS IS ACCORDING TO THE WORD OF GOD NOT KULANI'S PERCEPTION.Galatians 3:13:14 "Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written:“Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.”14He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit.Remember in the word it says if the Son frees you,you are free indeed.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Being Content
There is a great gift in being content with who you are and that gift is called internal joy\happiness.As we celebrate woman's month;I would like to remind women that the best character they can have is contentment.When you are content,you will know how to love yourself the way you are,you won't wait for your friend,parent,siblings or the man in your life to tell you that you are beautiful or need their approval to live your life.When a person do however tell you that you are beautiful it will be a confirmation.You will know that you were created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27) and it took our Daddy sometime to create a beautiful creation like you,taken from a man's rib(wow isn't it that great to know).
You wouldn't be jealous of any person or rather say woman's achievements.If they paid lobola for your friend and you are still searching for Mr right,no need to be jealous,if your friend bought a car or a house,no need to be jealous,if she bought a new beautiful outfit,no need to be jealous,just remember that God's timing is the best and God knows our heart's desires and He will supply all your needs according to His riches in heaven.Some hinder themselves from receiving because of their wicked hearts,remember God looks into the heart.Who seeks more than he needs,hinders herself from enjoying what she has.Seek what you need and give up what you do not need,for in giving up what you don't need,you will learn what you really need.Learn to be happy with those who are happy and to mourn with those who mourn.The bible teaches us to love our neighbours as ourselves not to see threats in them.
Proverbs also talks about gossip mongers,do you want to be a woman who stands by the fence and gossip about everything you see or hear,do you want to be a woman who always there are people at your doorstep coming to confront you,women lets aspire to be admired by all,let's be women who our children,husbands and boyfriend will love and be proud of.
Teach yourself to appreciate what you have,who you are,where you come from and build your future therefore according to what you want to see youeself accomplish and accept dissapointments and failures as learning curves not defeat,remembering that we are more than conquerors through Christ the Lord.Do you want to be a victim of abuse because you think you need love or acceptance?If you are content,you will know what you want and how you want to be treated.As I matured in Christ I learned to be content with who I am,I love myself the way I am with my dark skin and big nose as I grew up being teased that way,that's makes me the Kulani that I am because I was created by God into His image and I am beautiful(Psalm 139:4).
In the book of proverbs,it says:A joyful heart makes a cheerful face,a sad face makes a despondent mood,all the days of a poor person were wretched but contentment is a feast without end.John 10:10 Jesus came that we may have life and have it to the fullest.
Happy woman's month,teach yourselves the values of a woman and enjoy life to the fullest.
You wouldn't be jealous of any person or rather say woman's achievements.If they paid lobola for your friend and you are still searching for Mr right,no need to be jealous,if your friend bought a car or a house,no need to be jealous,if she bought a new beautiful outfit,no need to be jealous,just remember that God's timing is the best and God knows our heart's desires and He will supply all your needs according to His riches in heaven.Some hinder themselves from receiving because of their wicked hearts,remember God looks into the heart.Who seeks more than he needs,hinders herself from enjoying what she has.Seek what you need and give up what you do not need,for in giving up what you don't need,you will learn what you really need.Learn to be happy with those who are happy and to mourn with those who mourn.The bible teaches us to love our neighbours as ourselves not to see threats in them.
Proverbs also talks about gossip mongers,do you want to be a woman who stands by the fence and gossip about everything you see or hear,do you want to be a woman who always there are people at your doorstep coming to confront you,women lets aspire to be admired by all,let's be women who our children,husbands and boyfriend will love and be proud of.
Teach yourself to appreciate what you have,who you are,where you come from and build your future therefore according to what you want to see youeself accomplish and accept dissapointments and failures as learning curves not defeat,remembering that we are more than conquerors through Christ the Lord.Do you want to be a victim of abuse because you think you need love or acceptance?If you are content,you will know what you want and how you want to be treated.As I matured in Christ I learned to be content with who I am,I love myself the way I am with my dark skin and big nose as I grew up being teased that way,that's makes me the Kulani that I am because I was created by God into His image and I am beautiful(Psalm 139:4).
In the book of proverbs,it says:A joyful heart makes a cheerful face,a sad face makes a despondent mood,all the days of a poor person were wretched but contentment is a feast without end.John 10:10 Jesus came that we may have life and have it to the fullest.
Happy woman's month,teach yourselves the values of a woman and enjoy life to the fullest.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Limiting God
My sisters how many times have we limited God?How many times have we acted like Jonah(Jonah 1vs1-5).Sometimes we lose our way and do our will and we often see ourselves losing direction and power(power to pray and power to read the word of God,power to do His will).You cannot do anything by your own might nor power my dear sister,you need the power of the Holy spirit to guide youfor His thoughts are higher than our thoughts Isaiah 55vs8.
Stop limiting God my sisters in the Lord,psalm 78vs41 "Yea,they turned back and tempted God and limited the Holy One of Israel.How do we Christians limit God is one may ask.Your answer is by backsliding.When you backslide you limit God to use you,to guide you,to protect you,to provide for you etc.You open the door to the devil to do whatever he wanted to do with your life since birth and then when all goes wrong you blame God.His word guarantees us and He doesn't change meaning He stays the same and His promises remains the same but we change and run away from His presence where we leave His protection and when we fall we start blaming and cursing God.Psalm 78:30-38 Our Father is full of compassion,when you fall down GET UP AND DUST YOURSELF,DON"T STAY DOWN my sister for we serve a merciful God who do not hold grudges.When you walk with Our Heavenly Father do not try to hold His hand cause you will fall rather let Him hold your tiny hand and allow Him to lead as He knows the way.Tell me here when you were still a child and you were walking with your father to the shops or where ever,were you holding his hand or was he holding your hand?He was holding my hand and I knew I was safe.Do not let the devil remind you of your past cause "Him who knew not sin he has made sin for us that we might become God's righteousness in Him"2 Corinthians 5:21.Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts and let him return unto the Lord and He will have mercy upon him and Our God for He will abundantly pardon Isaiah 55:7.
I do not care why you blackslided my sister I only care about you\we returning to God,let Him wash you with the blood of the Lamb.When you run away from Him who do you think will inherit what He had put for us?He did that so that we must inherit.We are blessed for our sins were paid for in full,we are debt free.Our Daddy loves us so much that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believe in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.When we return unto the Lord there is joy in heaven,remember the story of the prodigal son,when he returned his father threw him the biggest party.Forget what you did when you were in the wilderness for Our Father is a merciful Father,do not look down on yourself,take your cross and follow God.
Stay under the wings of the Almighty.
Stop limiting God my sisters in the Lord,psalm 78vs41 "Yea,they turned back and tempted God and limited the Holy One of Israel.How do we Christians limit God is one may ask.Your answer is by backsliding.When you backslide you limit God to use you,to guide you,to protect you,to provide for you etc.You open the door to the devil to do whatever he wanted to do with your life since birth and then when all goes wrong you blame God.His word guarantees us and He doesn't change meaning He stays the same and His promises remains the same but we change and run away from His presence where we leave His protection and when we fall we start blaming and cursing God.Psalm 78:30-38 Our Father is full of compassion,when you fall down GET UP AND DUST YOURSELF,DON"T STAY DOWN my sister for we serve a merciful God who do not hold grudges.When you walk with Our Heavenly Father do not try to hold His hand cause you will fall rather let Him hold your tiny hand and allow Him to lead as He knows the way.Tell me here when you were still a child and you were walking with your father to the shops or where ever,were you holding his hand or was he holding your hand?He was holding my hand and I knew I was safe.Do not let the devil remind you of your past cause "Him who knew not sin he has made sin for us that we might become God's righteousness in Him"2 Corinthians 5:21.Let the wicked forsake his way and the unrighteous man his thoughts and let him return unto the Lord and He will have mercy upon him and Our God for He will abundantly pardon Isaiah 55:7.
I do not care why you blackslided my sister I only care about you\we returning to God,let Him wash you with the blood of the Lamb.When you run away from Him who do you think will inherit what He had put for us?He did that so that we must inherit.We are blessed for our sins were paid for in full,we are debt free.Our Daddy loves us so much that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believe in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.When we return unto the Lord there is joy in heaven,remember the story of the prodigal son,when he returned his father threw him the biggest party.Forget what you did when you were in the wilderness for Our Father is a merciful Father,do not look down on yourself,take your cross and follow God.
Stay under the wings of the Almighty.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Alone but never lonely
I got this piece via e-mail and thought it will be appropriate for me to share it with mighty women of God.Enjoy reading it and stay inspired.
Some women secretly carry guilt that they have misappropriated as daughters , thinking it was their fault that their fathers didn't stay with their mothers. If you're one of those women, you are always trying to prove something to urself.
Growing up is hard work . It is even tougher when today's woman is wrestling with yesterday's little girl. Somewhere deep beneath the painted smiles and polished nails is a longing, an aching , a void. Somewhere beneath the symbols of success lurks a feeling of incompleteness.
The emptiness taints your success and successes and taunts your accomplishments. You are either distrustful of men as a whole or you idealize a man's attention as the epitome of success and fullfiment. You may be afraid to be alone. You may feel as if you have been alone all your life, and you fight the feeling by adding people in your life. If you would know dat having people in your life, in your house , or even in your bed doesn't ensure that you will not be lonely. But if you really come to know God, you could be alone and still not be lonely. It is when you understand the gift of being alone that you will really be ready to share your companionship with someone else.
Whenever someone is involved with you , they become a part of what was going on in you before they came around. For some men , that is traumatic because if the woman isn't happy before he comes, she will soon be unhappy with him around. She will go from madly in love to distant and frustrated because she expected him to be all that she hasn't gotten out of life. At first , she is excited. Later, she is disappointed because she realizes that she is still involved with a wound from her past. It is a void that only the Holy spirit can fill.
Most Christians are seated so high on their perch of self righteousness that they often fail to minister to the pain behind the sin. They are concerned about the habits of sin. But they don't seem to understand that moving the act doesn't free the heart. It just represses a problem that manifests in cynicism and frustration. People are teachable when they are not in pain. It is like telling a child not to scratch a rash. She will do it even if she does it in her sleep because she is feeling discomfort. But if you can apply soothing ointment , the habit is easily broken.
I am sorry we live in a world filled with pain and rashes , with imperfections and scars. But , in all of my searching , the only thing found that will soothe the itching for affection and the bleeding from scars is Jesus.
Some women secretly carry guilt that they have misappropriated as daughters , thinking it was their fault that their fathers didn't stay with their mothers. If you're one of those women, you are always trying to prove something to urself.
Growing up is hard work . It is even tougher when today's woman is wrestling with yesterday's little girl. Somewhere deep beneath the painted smiles and polished nails is a longing, an aching , a void. Somewhere beneath the symbols of success lurks a feeling of incompleteness.
The emptiness taints your success and successes and taunts your accomplishments. You are either distrustful of men as a whole or you idealize a man's attention as the epitome of success and fullfiment. You may be afraid to be alone. You may feel as if you have been alone all your life, and you fight the feeling by adding people in your life. If you would know dat having people in your life, in your house , or even in your bed doesn't ensure that you will not be lonely. But if you really come to know God, you could be alone and still not be lonely. It is when you understand the gift of being alone that you will really be ready to share your companionship with someone else.
Whenever someone is involved with you , they become a part of what was going on in you before they came around. For some men , that is traumatic because if the woman isn't happy before he comes, she will soon be unhappy with him around. She will go from madly in love to distant and frustrated because she expected him to be all that she hasn't gotten out of life. At first , she is excited. Later, she is disappointed because she realizes that she is still involved with a wound from her past. It is a void that only the Holy spirit can fill.
Most Christians are seated so high on their perch of self righteousness that they often fail to minister to the pain behind the sin. They are concerned about the habits of sin. But they don't seem to understand that moving the act doesn't free the heart. It just represses a problem that manifests in cynicism and frustration. People are teachable when they are not in pain. It is like telling a child not to scratch a rash. She will do it even if she does it in her sleep because she is feeling discomfort. But if you can apply soothing ointment , the habit is easily broken.
I am sorry we live in a world filled with pain and rashes , with imperfections and scars. But , in all of my searching , the only thing found that will soothe the itching for affection and the bleeding from scars is Jesus.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Life's ups and downs
My God what will I be without you,without the blood of Jesus Christ that washes me to be as white as know?At times life poses to be unfair and I get tempted to ask the "why me" question which I urge all women not to ask cause it means you are saying I will choose my own trials as these I am too weak to carry,remember that the devil doesn't give you options as a child of God you must be ready to be crucified with Him.Lord I thank you that you have taught me to praise you even in the midst of my troubles,where it seems like no one cares,where all my friends and family turned their backs on me and left me with no support,I am glad that you change not,I am glad that I can say you are my rock and strong fortress,that you are my hiding place.Psalm 91vs1-2.
Exodus 33vs17-23 you have set my feet upon the rock even when my enemies attack I will stay grounded knowing that no weapon formed against me shall ever prosper Isaiah 54vs17.I can choose to go to the Sangomas where I can find quick solutions but Lord I choose to stay in my Gerar and trust that you will see me through just like the Isralites and in due season you will bless me till the blessed call me blessed;Genesis 26vs1-16.You have said in your word Isaiah 40:31"that those who wait upon the Lord will not grow,they will soar on eagles wings".I trust in you my God for the path the righteous travel becomes brighter and brigher each morning Proverbs 4vs18-19.
Lord only you can open doors that no man shall ever close and close doors that no man shall ever open.Woman of God when the devil attacks he can even use your close families and friends but I say unto you keep praising God,for the good work that He began on us He will carry it till the day of Christ.Every woman has her own cross,carrying your own cross and praying without ceasing not only bring good results it strengthens your innerself and brings you joy and hope.When life hits you flat down,complaining about it won't solve anything rather pray about it as there is power in prayer.Remember that the battle is not for us but of the Lord to fight and will also avange for us and in the mean time we need to let Him do his job without interfering.Do not talk about the problem,talk to the problem.We are given weapons to fight our enemies lets us it,the word says at the mention of His name(which is the name of Jesus Christ)every knee in heaven,earth and underneath shall bow down.Know how to use your weapons woman of God remembering that your enemy knows the bible very well and can also use it to fight you.Luke 10vs19 "I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy,nothing will harm you".
You my dear sister you are like Goshen;Exodus 8vs22-25 where evil will not touch you and nothing that is suppose to happen to you will happen.Remember what Our Lord said to satan in Job 1vs12,the devil will never touch your soul.
I pray that we may dwell in the house of the Lord at all times,in all occasions and circumstances cause we are safe under the shadow of His wings
Exodus 33vs17-23 you have set my feet upon the rock even when my enemies attack I will stay grounded knowing that no weapon formed against me shall ever prosper Isaiah 54vs17.I can choose to go to the Sangomas where I can find quick solutions but Lord I choose to stay in my Gerar and trust that you will see me through just like the Isralites and in due season you will bless me till the blessed call me blessed;Genesis 26vs1-16.You have said in your word Isaiah 40:31"that those who wait upon the Lord will not grow,they will soar on eagles wings".I trust in you my God for the path the righteous travel becomes brighter and brigher each morning Proverbs 4vs18-19.
Lord only you can open doors that no man shall ever close and close doors that no man shall ever open.Woman of God when the devil attacks he can even use your close families and friends but I say unto you keep praising God,for the good work that He began on us He will carry it till the day of Christ.Every woman has her own cross,carrying your own cross and praying without ceasing not only bring good results it strengthens your innerself and brings you joy and hope.When life hits you flat down,complaining about it won't solve anything rather pray about it as there is power in prayer.Remember that the battle is not for us but of the Lord to fight and will also avange for us and in the mean time we need to let Him do his job without interfering.Do not talk about the problem,talk to the problem.We are given weapons to fight our enemies lets us it,the word says at the mention of His name(which is the name of Jesus Christ)every knee in heaven,earth and underneath shall bow down.Know how to use your weapons woman of God remembering that your enemy knows the bible very well and can also use it to fight you.Luke 10vs19 "I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy,nothing will harm you".
You my dear sister you are like Goshen;Exodus 8vs22-25 where evil will not touch you and nothing that is suppose to happen to you will happen.Remember what Our Lord said to satan in Job 1vs12,the devil will never touch your soul.
I pray that we may dwell in the house of the Lord at all times,in all occasions and circumstances cause we are safe under the shadow of His wings
Friday, July 16, 2010
Restoration
As women we face a lot of challenges,it's either an abusive and cheating partner;a jealous family member;a naughty child etc.,these things inflict pain in our fragile hearts and therefore leave us bitter,heartbroken and sometimes consumes our lives(suicide).We often ask ourselves what have we done in this world to deserve such cruel punishment and I will take you to the bible to answer this question in John 10vs10 "the thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy;I have come that they may have life and have it to the full.I hope this scrupture answers your question that God brought you this world to have a fullfilled life meaning prosperity,honest,caring and loving partners,respecful children,joy etc. but the devil is always trying to rob us of all these joyous gifts(our inheritance) by inflicting us pain.
Why if one may ask?I would say so that we move away from God,so that we blame God,so that we spend less time praying and reading the word(bible),so that we do not take our children to Him,so that we run to Sangomas and be children of the world.A woman is a strong pillar of her own home and the society,woman of God whether facing challenges go back to the Lord and cry your heart out and see if He cannot give you the joy of your heart as He did for Hannah,Sarah,Ruth and many more women of God.He is a faithful God;He said I will never leave nor forsake you,so why are you forsaking Him when tests and trials hits,He says again draw nearer to me and I will draw nearer to thee.
The only distance between you and God is the knee,kneel down my suster,my mother and talk to God.1 Peter 5vs6 says humble yourselves therefore under God's mighty hand;that He may lift you up in due time.7.Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you 8.Be alert and of sober mind your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour 9.Resist him,standing firm in the faith because you know that your fellow believers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of suffering. 10.And the God of all grace,who called you to His eternal glory in Christ,after you have suffered a little while,will Himself restore you and make you strong,firm and steadfast.Pray my sister,my mother and ask God to restore everything the devil has stolen away from you and live a blessed life;enjoying your inheritance.
Stay blessed and strong woman of God
Why if one may ask?I would say so that we move away from God,so that we blame God,so that we spend less time praying and reading the word(bible),so that we do not take our children to Him,so that we run to Sangomas and be children of the world.A woman is a strong pillar of her own home and the society,woman of God whether facing challenges go back to the Lord and cry your heart out and see if He cannot give you the joy of your heart as He did for Hannah,Sarah,Ruth and many more women of God.He is a faithful God;He said I will never leave nor forsake you,so why are you forsaking Him when tests and trials hits,He says again draw nearer to me and I will draw nearer to thee.
The only distance between you and God is the knee,kneel down my suster,my mother and talk to God.1 Peter 5vs6 says humble yourselves therefore under God's mighty hand;that He may lift you up in due time.7.Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you 8.Be alert and of sober mind your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour 9.Resist him,standing firm in the faith because you know that your fellow believers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of suffering. 10.And the God of all grace,who called you to His eternal glory in Christ,after you have suffered a little while,will Himself restore you and make you strong,firm and steadfast.Pray my sister,my mother and ask God to restore everything the devil has stolen away from you and live a blessed life;enjoying your inheritance.
Stay blessed and strong woman of God
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Prayer
- Prayer is not a "spare wheel" that you pull out when in trouble, but it is
a "steering wheel" that directs the right path throughout.
- Do you know why a Car's WINDSHIELD is so large & the Rearview Mirror is so
small?
Because our PAST is not as important as ur FUTURE. Look Ahead and Move on.
- All things in life are temporary. If going well, enjoy it, they will not
last forever. If going wrong, don't worry, they can't last long either.
- Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, GOD smiles from above
and says, "Relax, sweetheart, it's just a bend, not the end!
- When GOD solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abilities; when GOD
doesn't solve your problems HE has faith in your abilities.
- A blind person asked Swami Vivekanand: "Can there be anything worse than
losing eye sight?" He replied: "Yes, losing your vision!"
- When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them, and
sometimes, when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for you.
- WORRYING does not take away tomorrows' TROUBLES, it takes away todays' PEACE.Read Matthew 6vs25-33
a "steering wheel" that directs the right path throughout.
- Do you know why a Car's WINDSHIELD is so large & the Rearview Mirror is so
small?
Because our PAST is not as important as ur FUTURE. Look Ahead and Move on.
- All things in life are temporary. If going well, enjoy it, they will not
last forever. If going wrong, don't worry, they can't last long either.
- Often when we lose hope and think this is the end, GOD smiles from above
and says, "Relax, sweetheart, it's just a bend, not the end!
- When GOD solves your problems, you have faith in HIS abilities; when GOD
doesn't solve your problems HE has faith in your abilities.
- A blind person asked Swami Vivekanand: "Can there be anything worse than
losing eye sight?" He replied: "Yes, losing your vision!"
- When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them, and
sometimes, when you are safe and happy, remember that someone has prayed for you.
- WORRYING does not take away tomorrows' TROUBLES, it takes away todays' PEACE.Read Matthew 6vs25-33
A God-fearing woman
1 peter 3 vs1-5
1.Wives,in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that,if any of the do not believe the word,they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives.
2.When they see the purity and reverence of your lives.
3.Your beauty should not come from outward adornment,such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes.
4.Rather it should be that of your inner-self,the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit,which is of great worth on God's sight.
5.For this is the way a holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to adorn themselves.They submitted themselves to their husbands.
The beauty of a woman is seen from the inside reminds me of the proverb woman in the book of Proverbs 31,how she behaves in public and how she treats people.Inner beauty is a wonderful thing to have than outer beauty.I urge women as imperfect as we are to strive to have inner beauty.Pray that God help you to become the woman that He created you to be, not a woman that the world and the constitution of Republic of South Africa has created,a woman who believes that marriage is built in 50\50.The bible says the man is the head of the family,so if you may ask where should a woman be,I will say be the neck as the head cannot move without the neck,be the brain as the head won't function without the brain,I say be the eyes,ears,nose and mouth but don't be a loud mouth as the bible warns in proverbs 18vs21,choose to be the mouth that produces the fruits in your home.Pray that God be the center of your marriage and enjoy the true sense of marriage. A God-fearing woman knows that in the midst of a storm in her household she talks less and prays more. A god-fearing woman never forgets who she is in the Kingdom of God even when in difficult situations she knows how to carry herself well and still smiles and sing out loud "i do not understand but Lord it is so well with my soul."
1.Wives,in the same way submit yourselves to your own husbands so that,if any of the do not believe the word,they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives.
2.When they see the purity and reverence of your lives.
3.Your beauty should not come from outward adornment,such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes.
4.Rather it should be that of your inner-self,the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit,which is of great worth on God's sight.
5.For this is the way a holy women of the past who put their hope in God used to adorn themselves.They submitted themselves to their husbands.
The beauty of a woman is seen from the inside reminds me of the proverb woman in the book of Proverbs 31,how she behaves in public and how she treats people.Inner beauty is a wonderful thing to have than outer beauty.I urge women as imperfect as we are to strive to have inner beauty.Pray that God help you to become the woman that He created you to be, not a woman that the world and the constitution of Republic of South Africa has created,a woman who believes that marriage is built in 50\50.The bible says the man is the head of the family,so if you may ask where should a woman be,I will say be the neck as the head cannot move without the neck,be the brain as the head won't function without the brain,I say be the eyes,ears,nose and mouth but don't be a loud mouth as the bible warns in proverbs 18vs21,choose to be the mouth that produces the fruits in your home.Pray that God be the center of your marriage and enjoy the true sense of marriage. A God-fearing woman knows that in the midst of a storm in her household she talks less and prays more. A god-fearing woman never forgets who she is in the Kingdom of God even when in difficult situations she knows how to carry herself well and still smiles and sing out loud "i do not understand but Lord it is so well with my soul."
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