Today's Message - The Greatest Commandment

How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in?

And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard?

And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? -- Romans 10:14

Today’s Scripture comes from the Book of Matthew Chapter22 verse 34-40 it reads as follows:

The Greatest Commandment

 ³⁴ Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees got together. ³⁵ One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: ³⁶ “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” ³⁷ Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’^{[c] 38} This is the first and greatest commandment. ³⁹ And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’^{[d] 40} All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”

Which bring us to today’s passage of scripture: A question was asked by a teacher of the law and an answer was given by a Teacher of the Word.

Let’s look at our questions 1) What is the Greatest Commandment and 2) who is our neighbour? Verse 35-36: When one of these Pharisees came to Jesus and asked him the question it was not just a general question but it was in order to trap him, He asks which one is the most important Commandment?” This question was asked in order to try, not so much His knowledge, but Jesus’ judgment? Jesus in His infinite wisdom already knew that this question will be asked and He also knew the answer.

Today our Commandment (instruction) is to Love God with all our being and Love our neighbour as we Love ourselves.       

Instead of doing this task: We create division in the form of our own clicks (groupings); we are looking down on people based on their status, material wealth and maybe some other form of human measurement -  Today we judge people according to what they have or not have?  How many times did we prepare huge meals for a family of 2 or 4 only to throw the rest of the leftover food in the dustbin? How many times did we walk past people in the street, even if they serve with us in Church, without greeting or sharing a thought of encouragement? How many times did we do voluntary work, visit a hospital or prison to share GOD's Word? How many times did we visit the sick and elderly in our congregation, when they might just need a word of encouragement or know that someone is praying for them. How many times did we know our neighbour; or even those closely related to us are unemployed; yet we're not telling them about available opportunities at our workplaces. How many times did we fought with our brothers and we're not willing to forgive yet we claim that we love God?   Can we love our God sincerely if we hate our own brothers and our neighbours? The Word of God teaches us in: 1 John 4:20 “If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.
If someone says, "I love God," but hates a Christian brother or sister, that person is a liar; for if we don't love people we can see, how can we love God, whom we cannot see?  How many times did we make time to listen to the youth and or our children? Do we listen to them?  ) In our midst here today there might be someone sitting nexto you that is really having a difficult time, but because of fear of being ridiculed we're not willing to share our problems/weaknesses/fears/worries.  How many times did we gossip about people? How many times did we judge people. How many times did we create divisions amongst ourselves, be it at home, at work, in church, in our families?            

During the week of Pentecost we learned a few things from the Book of Matthew
1) we’ve learnt in Chapter 5: 13-16 that we're the salt of the earth.  (if salt loses its saltiness, there is no way that we can use it).
2) We’ve learnt that our light must shine so that others (those not yet converted) those lost; they must be able to see our good deeds and give God the Glory! (Love for our neighbours)
3) We’ve learnt in Chapter 7:12. Do for others what you want them do for you: and again from verse 24-26 (A house must have a solid foundation – build on a rock).  Love God because HE is our rock, Love your neighbour then there is some form of foundation to Love GOD                4)We’ve learnt in Chapter 28:16-20, Jesus met with His disciples, but some have doubted Him (they were not convinced that it was Him –how many times do we doubt God and his greatness.) That all Power was given to Him! Our instruction was to go out and make disciples baptizing them and teach them. It simply means that we must spread/preach the Gospel.                                                                                                                                                         5) I’ve also observed during the week of PenteCost; that we doubt God’s blessings; we don’t want someone to pray for us. (We either doubt Prayer or the Power of Prayer) Let me read James 5:16 I quote “confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you will be healed – The Prayer of a good person has a powerful effect.”  If you doubt someone it means there is no trust and where there is no trust,there is no love!!!
 

VERSE: Give proper recognition to those widows who are really in need.-- 1 Timothy 5:3


Yesterday after posting this verse on #facebook one of my friends challenged me His words were: As we are celebrating MANDELA DAY and do something for 67 minutes, I challenge you as your friend base on #fb and #twitter to challenge us as your friends in line with the word you had today with widows, to do a good deed daily for 5minutes a day and then put what they did on #fb,not mentioning the names of those they helped,e.g reading a chapter from the Bible to a person who is blind, lost vision, hearing problems, but just mention the deed. Where you,we see the problem is more prevalent in your area,call on #fb peeps to create an assistance programme, that does not discriminate against anyone, religion,race,c​lass or politics and no political affilliation, but to do good as your religious word guide you as a person.
You could open a new group for it or run under your name. The feedback on the deeds will be welcome and the glory goes to GOD. I know you involved in many things, but challenge you on this.
I trust you will pray on this and be guided by what GOD, has laid upon your heart! Every year we boast about doing/sharing Good deeds on Mandela Day – what are we doing for God? This is a challenging question as God knows our thoughts and hearts.

Beloveds, if I had to challenge you today or let me ask If God had to challenge us today: with a simple request: Amongst all of us present here today: Who would be able to make a commitment to at least do one good deed, for someone you don’t know… (Regardless how small the deed).

Love prove discipleship, the mark of any Christian is Love.  Our love for God must be sincere, not in word and tongue only because he loves us first. He gave His Son to die for our sin. All our love is too little to bestow upon him, therefore all the powers of the soul must be engaged for him, and carried out toward him. To love our neighbour as ourselves is the second great commandment.  And we must love our neighbour as truly and sincerely as we love ourselves; in many cases we must deny ourselves for the good of others. John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. We also read in 1 Peter 4:8-9 that above everything, Love one another earnestly, because love covers over many sins. Open your homes to each other without complaining.

Today there is a sense in which God loves everyone in the whole world (John 3:16; 1 John 2:2; Romans 5:8).This love in not conditional—it is based only on the fact that God is a God of love (1 John 4:8, 16). God’s love for all of mankind results in the fact that God shows His mercy by not immediately punishing people for their sins (Romans 3:23; 6:23). God’s love for the world is manifested in the fact that He gives people the opportunity to repent (2 Peter 3:9). However, God’s love for the world does not mean He will ignore sin. God is also a God of justice (2 Thessalonians 1:6). Sin cannot go unpunished forever (Romans 3:25-26). So let’s Love GOD and Love our neighbour!

Beloveds, we had lots of questions; in conclusion.
1) God's word, God's instruction is clear - LOVE GOD with your all and your neighbour as yourself.
2) Do not doubt God as His mercies and promises are forever.
3) He says in His word John 14:15 If you love ME you WILL obey My commands.
4) For this new week let's go out; as Revived, Refreshed; Christians whose lights are shining
5)Let's go out and make disciples
6)Let's do some introspection and check where we have shortcomings
7)Let's take these tests and make them testimonies

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you. May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.

Amen

Sermon - February 2011

Geliefdes, Genade en Vrede vir julle van God Onse Vader en Jesus Christus Sy Eniggebore Seun.

Liewe Broers en Susters voor die Here,
Vandag is dit vir my 'n aangename voorreg om die Woord van die Here met u te kan deel, Voordat ons by vandag se skriflesing  kom, laat ons die Heilige Gees in ons midde verwelkom; en terwyl ons ons voorberei vir vandag se woord, laat ons eers ons Geloof bely.....

Nou Geliefdes voor die Here,
Vandag se skriflesing kom uit die boek van Daniel hoofstuk 2:46-49 en daarna hoofstuk 3:16-30.

Terwyl ons ons Bybels daar oop het laat ons saam bid; sodat God Sy Woord sal sëen....

In the passage of scripture we read that these men were almost killed by King Nebuchadnezzar, as no one could explain the meaning of the Kings dreams, Daniel however heard what was expected, he then consulted with a higher power GOD, and that was how these men were saved and even promoted.  Daniel and his team, survive hardships because of their faith in God.

We further read that Shadrack, Meshack and Abednego was badmouthed, questioned and ridiculed, because they would not serve any foreign GOD but they stood firm, these men were not willing to sacrifice their faith, not even the furnace would STOP them ---------> The kings instruction was that whoever disobey his commands will be thrown in the furnace, by then it was SUPER HOT.

Because of their willpower, because of their faith, they hoped for the best (GOD) would save them and they refuse the kings commands, regardless of the outcome ------->

Two things 1)just imagine their circumstances and what they would go through ------->2) just imagine the kings face, when they told him in verses 16-18 that they will not obey his commands....

As humans they might have had their doubts; but they knew God and His capabilities, !!!---------> They knew the Power of their God.

From today’s passage of scripture: 

The most important parts that I want us to focus on is:

1) Faith and 

2) Hope.

Vandaar die titel vir vandag se boodskap. Geloof en Hoop!
Why am I dwelling on Faith and Hope is that the one cannot exist without the other, they almost move together.
You hope for something and if you believe, If you have FAITH, then the unseen will be revealed.

We Read in Hebrews Chapter 11 – ¹ Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

Life depends on both faith and hope. 

A few examples of faith:
1) When a relative is in hospital we hope for a speedy recovery.
2) When a perpetrator is arrested his family hope for bail and the complainants hope for a stiff sentence.
3) When you apply for a job you hope for an interview/job offer.
4) When faced with a crisis, we hope that God will come through for us, !!!

My question though: Do we have the faith?
I repeat DO we have the faith that God will keep his promises

-----------> Maybe we do----------------> maybe we don't.

One thing is sure though, from experience, a child in it's innocence will have the faith and the hope -as such, when a child wants to show his happiness, a child will run towards his father when the father arrives home, and the child expect the father to wait with open arms and catches him when he jumps in jubilation

- Brothers and Sisters as Christians our faith must be the same, we must have the same trust in Our Father !!!

We must in the true sense of the word Pray for rain and in the same breath opens our umbrellas waiting for the rains. !!!

I'm having this movie named Facing The Giants,(some of you might have seen it, for those who didn't see it just a brief background) The movie is about a School Football team who performed badly, to such an extent that the parents wanted the coach to be fired, and in one of the scenes the coach, who was at the right place at the wrong time, overheard, at what sounded to be an executive  meeting that he is faced with possible dismissal/axing - parents really wanted him to go.

After hearing this news, the coach then went home and immediately start reading his Bible and go on his knees praying - 
Brothers and Sisters doesn't this sound too familiar! , When we're faced with difficulties our faith comes forth, I recently listened to Pastor Liberty from Victory Ministries International on the Community Radio Station, Rainbow FM 90.7; the dial is 90.7FM for anyone who wants to tune in after the service. He remarked that Our faith comes forth when the bread bin is empty, when we really hope for better days… !!!
---------> As humans our faith is revealed when days are really dark (that's when we go on our knees) when a relative is sick, when we don't have jobs, when the bread bin is empty, that's when our faith comes forth. We hope in faith for the best.

To go back to the movie, God through His word spoke to the coach, !!! The coach then started to implement changes in his team, part of the changes was to invite God to the team. !!!

The entire status quo changes, the team’s performance improved drastically, learners starting to Pray for each other and so forth 
------>A question to be asked is why the sudden improvement?
Another question to you our brothers and sisters is: haven't you experience that, when you invite God into your lives, through faith, your entire life can change. !!! Yes your entire life can change.

1) Wherever God is, there is hope, love and faith!!!  - because God is always in three that's why the saying God Our Father, The Father, God The Son, Our elder brother Jesus Christ, and God the Holy spirit!!! -------> that's why Jesus' blood will never loose it's power.

We can also say that One person on God’s side is a majority. , I repeat One on God’s side is a majority! David overpowered the giant Goliath, why? because David was on God’s side. He had Faith.

To go back to the passage of scripture; it was through faith that Daniel, Shadrack, Meshack and Abednego overcome the enemy. In Chapter 6 of the Book Daniel we read that: Daniel was a great man of Faith and Prayer. When he had to choose between Praying to God or facing death for his beliefs, he was faithful to God. He was protected all night by an angel when he was thrown in a den of lions. We have his example to be faithful and stand up for God.

The passage of scripture also revealed that they Daniel in Chapter 2 and the rest in Chapter 3 were blessed with senior positions --------->

We must remember when we perform above expectations at work we might be blessed with some form of promotion, which we might see as a blessing, we must also bear in mind that your blessings can sometimes be a curse:

Some might ask why can a blessing be a curse: The reasons is that when you are blessed or receive a blessing:

1) You'll face opposition ----> your subordinates or those reporting to you might not always listen to you, the Unions might be at your office on a daily basis; or staff and even your own senior management might challenge you, by making unrealistic demands.

2) You'll face jealousy -------->Close friends or family who supported you all the way might disappear, they might not be happy about your progress ---- believe me, !!! These things happen - if you're a child of God, The devil will be jealous and he will use those close to you to hurt you- he wants you to change from good to bad to worse - that's his aim.

3) You'll face temptations - for instance you've never worked with a budget of thousands or hundred thousands, a scenario would be that it is January mid-month and you're faced with an unexpected emergency, remember the devil will always be there with temptations or challenges, he did it to Jesus in the dessert, What will make us different, the devil will always be there with his temptations.

We learn't that blessings can be great but it can also be a curse. !!!

We must however reclaim our blessing! We sing In Him we live, in Him we move…then it continues… If we don’t have the Spirit of God how can we reach the shore….If we believe in Christ and have made a commitment to do right, God’s blessing belongs to us. However, we must continue to speak His Word and have Godly character in order to partake of the blessing (Ephesians 1:3)

In Conclusion: 
If all these things comes your way; and believe me it will, a question from you might be why is this happening to me - the answer is to be found in the 1st book of Peter Chapter 5 verse 8 (King James Version)  ⁸Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:-------> so what must we do,                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

1) We must renew our Faith and Commitment towards God and His Word, We must know that The blood of Jesus won't lose its power, trust in God fully and you'll be in a majority.
2) Always wear the full Armour
3) Through faith all things is possible 
4) Try to live; or live as if Jesus is coming this afternoon.                                                                                                                                                           
5) Parents please pray for your children.
6) Pray without seizing in good times as well as those challenging times.
7) Don't forget to always remember your blessings and thank God for it, !!!

8) With God nothing is impossible!!!

Amen

The short term Insurance Industry

Will they be there for you in time of need? Might not sound like the correct question but these things happen? When Insurance companies sell their products they promises "heaven and earth" even after life; especially those in the short term industry; i.e. car, household and any other form of short term insurance. My experience was that I had an accident last year over the festive weekend. I phoned my short-term insurance provider and they could not assist with a courtesy car. (***note that*** the courtesy car forms part of the insurance package). I had to literally force them to assist with a courtesy car, the person who drove into me had the same experience and the insurance turn their backs on the client. Three days after submitting my claim which was done on the Monday (1^st business day), the claims handler phoned me that they've decided to write off my vehicle, mind you this happens before any assessor was appointed, to inspect the damages on the vehicle. I obviously disputed this as according to my untrained eye the car could have been repaired at reasonable cost. A "coached" assessor was then appointed to go and write off the car as per instruction. This assessor then phoned me back agreeing with the claims handler that the car was in their terms "uneconomical to repair." I totally disagreed with them on procedure used and on principle and escalated the claim to the "manager" for a second opinion and a repairer/panelbeater of my choice. The process in itself had lots of bureaucracy which resulted in the manager protecting his colleague and the process was prolonged with a further two months. The claim started in January and was only settled in mid March. I had to make other plans in borrowing a car as the courtesy car was only covered for 30 days.

A few interesting facts to note before taking out insurance

Short-term insurance providers will write off your asset if they feel they will profit; with the term (uneconomical to repair).

Once submitting a claim you'll constantly have to follow up; as no one will phone you back informing you on progress or updates. (Unless you complain about poor service).

They will not follow up after taking out their product unless you're starting to claim that's when you'll know about hidden clauses (fine print).

Your agreed excess amount on the contract might even increase, regardless of the amount agreed beforehand.

Your might even held liable for tow in charges. They only cover up to a certain distance or amount.

They might not even provide the agreed cover when you need them most i.e. over the festive period/public holidays/weekends/etc.

They will have excuses such as assessors only work on certain days, brokers or car rental companies/repair workshops are not available.

You might not even get the courtesy car as agreed when taking the insurance. When you get the agreed courtesy car you'll have to pay a petrol deposit and other charges such as the windscreen, the tyres and an insurance excess if the rental car is involve in an incident.

It must also be noted that car rental companies insure their rental cars in pieces, you'll have to pay for a broken windscreen, and even the excesses might be more than the one from your insurance provider.

Your car might not be ready on time from the panelbeaters /car repair workshops due to public holidays/long weekends or the festive period in itself, by then the 30 days rental agreement on the courtesy car expires. You'll have to extend the period for your own account or being a pedestrian.

Your insurance provider who organises the courtesy car on your behalf don't cover the insurance of the rental car on your behalf, if something happens with the car whilst in your care you'll have to pay for excesses,windscreens,damages or even for third party claims if it is proven to be your fault.

Even worst if your car is written off and your claim is settled before your 30day courtesy car rental agreement expires then you must return the rental car or extend the rental agreement on your own account.

It must also be noted that if your car is written off, you don't get 1^st preference to buy it back; you'll have to bid for a car that was once yours, this also at an inflated price ranging from 75 to 100% in profits for the salvage company. The salvage company will also keep your accessories i.e. your sparewheel, tools and car battery and sell the car "voetstoots."

"DO WE REALLY DESERVE THIS TREATMENT"

 

SO many questions… SO little answers…

 

Five Finger Prayer

Five Finger Prayer


This is so neat. I had never heard this before. This is beautiful -and it is surely worth making the 5 finger prayer a part of our lives.



1. Your thumb is nearest you. So begin your prayers by praying for those closest to you. They are the easiest to remember. To pray for our loved ones is, as C. S. Lewis once said, a 'sweet duty.'



2. The next finger is the pointing finger. Pray for those who teach,instruct and heal. This includes teachers, doctors, and ministers.They need support and wisdom in pointing others in the right direction.Keep them in your prayers.



3. The next finger is the tallest finger. It reminds us of our leaders.Pray for the president, leaders in business and industry, and administrators. These people shape our nation and guide public opinion.They need God's guidance.



4. The fourth finger is our ring finger. Surprising to many is the fact that this is our weakest finger, as any piano teacher will testify. It should remind us to pray for those who are weak, in trouble or in pain.They need your prayers day and night. You cannot pray too much for them.



5. And lastly comes our little finger - the smallest finger of all which is where we should place ourselves in relation to God and others.
As the Bible says, 'The least shall be the greatest among you.' Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. By the time you have prayed for the other four groups, your own needs will be put into proper perspective and you will be able to pray for yourself more effectively. Amen

Some Laughter

A woman awakes during the night to find that her husband was not in their bed.She puts on her dressing gown and goes downstairs to look for him.She finds him sitting at the kitchen table with a hot cup of coffee infront of him. He appears to be in deep thought, just staring at the wall.
She watches as he wipes a tear from his eye and takes a sip of his coffee.'What's the matter, dear?' she whispers as she steps into the room, 'Why are you down here at this time of night?'The husband looks up from his coffee, 'I am just remembering when we first met 20 years ago and started dating. You were only 16. Do youremember back then?' he says solemnly.
The wife is touched to tears thinking that her husband is so caring, so sensitive.'Yes, I do' she replies.

The husband pauses. The words were not coming easily.'Do you remember when your father caught us in the back seat of my car?''Yes, I remember!' said the wife, lowering herself into a chair beside him.

The husband continues. 'Do you remember when he shoved the shotgun in my face and said, 'Either you marry my daughter, or I will send you to jail for 20 years?''I remember that too' she replies softly.He wipes another tear from his cheek and says...'

I would have been released today.'

Seasons greetings!!!

It has been a long journey but we've made it thus far.

In my opinion 2010 has been a year of lots of challenges but also a reflection of lots of great things. It was a year of caring as well as sharing, challenges and blessings, achievements and of LEARNING:

We learned to hope, to grow, to work hard, to understand, to cry, to trust, to love, to have faith in God, to believe in ourselves, to support, to have courage, to enjoy friends, to live, to laugh, to give, to forgive, to dream, to have peace, to play, to relax and ACCEPT who we are. Indeed it HAS been rewarding in a mixture of all sorts of emotions. An apology to those that I have hurt along the way.

A special word of thanks to all those friends who e-mailed, shared inspirational messages, discussions, encouragements, jokes, personality tests, warnings, etc, that was what pulled me through this year and I am grateful and thankful for each and everyone of you. I am glad that our paths crossed in this journey we call LIFE.

Thank you all so much for being a part of my life. I would like to wish you and your families a Merry Christmas and a Peaceful New Year and may God love and keep you safe from harm during this festive season, until we meet again in the New Year.

NB: Whatever your trials and tribulations may have been in 2010 let those be a lesson for 2011, and always remember that if He brings you to it, He will see you through it.... and that in the final analysis it was not between you and them anyway, it will always be between you and GOD.

 

"May the road ahead always rise to greet you,

May the wind always be at your back,

May the sun shine gently on your face,

May the rain fall lightly on your fields,

And until we meet again, may God hold you softly

In the palm of His hands and bless you!"

 

On that note allow me to wish you all a Peaceful Christmas and a blessed New Year. To those that will be travelling during this period, we'll keep you in our prayers, please drive safely and hope you will come back refreshed.When celebrating think of those in need!

Festive message:

Hebrews 13:16 "Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to GOD"

Fathersday Message

On this Father's Day…Thought I should just remind you how special you are. Things might not always go your way,you might face challenges at both your workplace the social scene and even at home..

On this day allow me to acknowledge the following people:

To our church leaders,ministers,pastors,priests,reverends,bishops, fathers: happy fathers day and thanks for your guidance,ministering and leadership.
Those who are not fathers but looking after their siblings…you are doing a great job.
Those who have adopted….We need more angels like you.
Those single mothers you deserve this day more then anyone else because playing two roles can be a difficult task,we the world or outsiders might be judging you…..but GOD had HIS reasons.
Stay strong.
Those who have recently lost their fathers,partners,pillars of strenght…we sympathise with you, and can assure you that they are at a better place but their spirit lives on.
Those who are fathers and have fathers but do not get along with each other …..my plea is,if the relationship is worth fixing, then fix it and don't regret later.
The list goes on and on.…God has a plan for all of us. Regardless of what happens or what does not happen, everything happens for a reason.
Always know that you are special and never settle for less.

Happy Father's Day ….remember God loves you…………and HE has a plan for all of us!

Food for thought: Fathers, do not exasperate your children, instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.— Ephesians 6:4

YOU SAY - GOD replies

You say:"It's impossible"

God says:All things are possible

(Luke 18:27)

You say:"I'm too tired"

God says:I will give you rest

(Matthew 11:28-30)

You say:"Nobody really loves me"

God says:I love you

(John 3:16 & John 3:34 )

You say:"I can't go on"

God says:My grace is sufficient

(II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)

You say:"I can't figure things out"

God says:I will direct your steps

(Proverbs 3:5-6)

You say:"I can't do it"

God says:You can do all things

(Philippians 4:13)

You say:"I'm not able"

God says:I am able

(II Corinthians 9:8)

You say: "It's not worth it"

God says:It will be worth it

(Roman 8:28 )

You say:"I can't forgive myself"

God says:I Forgive you

(I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)

You say:"I can't manage"

God says:I will supply all your needs

(Philippians 4:19)

You say:"I'm afraid"

God says:I have not given you a spirit of fear

(II Timothy 1:7)

You say:"I'm always worried and frustrated"

God says:Cast all your cares on ME

(I Peter 5:7)

You say:"I'm not smart enough"

God says:I give you wisdom

(I Corinthians 1:30)

You say:"I feel all alone"

God says:I will never leave you or forsake you

(Hebrews 13:5)

MOTHERSDAY message

With Mother's Day approaching…Thought I should just remind you how special you are. You might not be a mother yet, but you may be a girlfriend, a wife, a sister, an aunt, a god mother….etc.

To those who have recently given birth…Congrats
Those who are pregnant… You are carrying the most precious cargo…stay healthy and enjoy the 9 months.
Those who have miscarried…stay strong, everything happens for a reason.
Those who have conceived and don't know it yet…prepare yourself for the best experience of your life.
Those who are looking after their siblings…you are doing a great job.
Those who have adopted….We need more angels like you.
Those who have aborted…the world might be judging you…..but you had your reasons.
Those who are single moms…You are our sheros, stay strong.
Those who have recently lost their mothers, aunts, sisters, wives & girlfriends…I sympathise, they are at a better place but their spirit lives on.
Those who have mothers but do not get along with…..if the relationship is worth fixing, then fix it and don't regret later.
The list goes on and on.…God has a plan for all of us. Regardless of what happens or does not happen, everything happens for a reason
Always know that you are special and never settle for less.



Happy Mother's Day ….remember God loves you…………..


Author Unknown

Abortion

A worried woman went to her gynecologist and said: '
Doctor, I have a serious problem and desperately need your help! My baby is not even 1 yr. old and I'm pregnant again.
I don't want kids so close together.'
So the doctor said: 'Ok, and what do you want me to do?'
She said: 'I want you to end my pregnancy, and I'm counting on your help with this.'
The doctor thought for a little, and after some silence he said to the lady:
'I think I have a better solution for your problem. It's less dangerous for you too.'
She smiled, thinking that the doctor was going to accept her request.
Then he continued:
'You see, in order for you not to have to take care of 2 babies at the same time, let's kill the one in your arms.
This way, you could rest some before the other one is born.
If we're going to kill one of them, it doesn't matter which one it is.
There would be no risk for your body if you chose the one in your arms.
The lady was horrified and said:
'No doctor! How terrible! It's a crime to kill a child!
'I agree', the doctor replied.
'But you seemed to be ok with it, so I thought maybe that was the best solution.
The doctor smiled, realizing that he had made his point.
He convinced the mom that there is no difference in killing a child that's already been born and one that's still in the womb.
The crime is the same!
If you agree, please forward. Together we can help save precious lives!

Author Unknown

The Tongue

THE TONGUE CAN BE YOUR WORST ENEMY!

Your words, your dreams, and your thoughts have power to create conditions in your life.
What you speak about, you can bring about.

If you keep saying you can't stand your job, you might lose your job.
If you keep saying you can't stand your body, your body can become sick.
If you keep saying you can't stand your car, your car could be stolen or just stop operating.
If you keep saying you're broke, guess what? You'll always be broke.
If you keep saying you can't trust a man or trust a woman, you will always find someone in your life
To hurt and betray you.
If you keep saying you can't find a job, you will remain unemployed.
If you keep saying you can't find someone to love you or believe in you, your very thought will attract more experiences to confirm your beliefs.
If you keep talking about a divorce or break up in a relationship, then you might end up with it.

Turn your thoughts and conversations around to be more positive and power packed with faith, hope, love and action.
Don't be afraid to believe that you can have what you want and deserve.

Watch your Thoughts, they become words.
Watch your Words, they become actions.
Watch your Actions, they become habits.
Watch your Habits, they become character.
Watch your Character, for it becomes your Destiny.

The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than you settle for.
Thought I would share this with you.

In the search for Me, I discovered Truth.
In the search for Truth, I discovered Love.
In the search for Love, I discovered GOD.
And in God, I have found Everything.

Be Blessed

Watch how your circumstances and situations begin to change when you change the way you speak.
Pass this on to as many people; and back to me......as you can, so they can change their lives, too.

"Life is like melted butter. . .once things cool down, it can be reshaped!"

Wonderful described definitions

CIGARETTE:
A pinch of tobacco
rolled in paper
with fire at one end
and a fool at the other!


MARRIAGE:
It's an agreement
wherein
a man loses his bachelor degree
and a woman gains her master


LECTURE:
An art of transmitting Information
from the notes of the lecturer
to the notes of students
without passing through the minds
of either

CONFERENCE:
The confusion of one man
multiplied by the
number present

COMPROMISE:
The art of dividing
a cake in such a way that
everybody believes
he got the biggest piece

TEARS:
The hydraulic force by which
masculine will power is
defeated by feminine water-power!

DICTIONARY:
A place where divorce comes
before marriage

CONFERENCE ROOM:
A place where everybody talks,
nobody listens
and everybody disagrees later on

ECSTASY:
A feeling when you feel
you are going to feel
a feeling
you have never felt before

CLASSIC:
A book
which people praise,
but never read

SMILE:
A curve
that can set
a lot of things straight!

OFFICE:
A place
where you can relax
after your strenuous
home life

YAWN:
The only time
when some married men
ever get to open
their mouth

ETC:
A sign
to make others believe
that you know
more than
you actually do

COMMITTEE:
Individuals
who can do
nothing individually
and sit to decide
that nothing can be done
together

EXPERIENCE:
The name
men give
to their
Mistakes

ATOM BOMB:
An invention
to bring an end
to all
inventions

PHILOSOPHER:
A fool
who torments himself
during life,
to be spoken of
when dead

DIPLOMAT:
A person
who tells you
to go to hell
in such a way
that you actually look forward
to the trip

OPPORTUNIST:
A person
who starts taking bath
if he
accidentally falls
into a river

OPTIMIST:
A person
who while falling
from EIFFEL TOWER
says in midway
"SEE I AM NOT INJURED YET!"

PESSIMIST:
A person
who says that
O is the last letter
in ZERO,
Instead of the first letter
in OPPORTUNITY

MISER:
A person
who lives poor
so that
he can die RICH!

FATHER:
A banker
provided by
nature

CRIMINAL:
A guy
no different
from the other,
unless he gets caught

BOSS:
Someone
who is early
when you are late
and late
when you are early

POLITICIAN:
One who
shakes your hand
before elections
and your Confidence
Later

DOCTOR:
A person
who kills
your ills
by pills,
and kills you
by his bills!

Friendship

" WASTE NO TEARS OVER THE GRIEFS OF YESTERDAY."

"Forgiveness is not for the benefit of the person who caused wrong to you but it is your key to happiness and emotional freedom."

Sometimes in life, you find a special friend;
Someone who changes your life
Just by being part of it.
Someone who makes you laugh
Until you can't stop;
Someone who makes you believe
That there really is good in the world.
Someone who convinces you
That there really is an unlocked door
Just waiting for you to open it.
This is Forever Friendship.