THE BEST IS ON ITS WAY!
It is my personal tradition that from the beginning of October every year, I focus on seeking the face of God concerning the oncoming year. I do this because, it is of utmost importance to me, that I know what is on God’s heart for me and those connected to me, this helps shape my expectation for the year. As you may already know, your expectations have everything to do with your realizations in life. Whether they are high or low, good or bad, they shape your reality. For me, it is of absolute necessity that my expectations are in alignment with God’s plans for my life, because I want to finish strong.
Another reason I do this is because though the bible says there is nothing new under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:9), God is way above the sun, His love is new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23)) and every day is a new day, so we are indeed in a New Year! Since this year has never been before, I’m curious about what is in it for me, and since our destinies are in God’s hands, He is the only one who can paint a true picture of what lies ahead for us. God promises that if we seek Him with all our heart we will find Him (Jeremiah 29:13), true to His word, there is not a single year that I sought Him of what is to come and found no answers.
I must let you know that God does not give me all the details at once, as a matter of fact, what He does is to give me the THEME, for the oncoming year e.g. in 2006, His word to me was ‘I will set a table before you, in the presence of your enemies”, 2007 was ‘a year of rest’. Want to know what 2008 is? It is ‘a year of new beginnings and abundance of glad tidings’. Have you sought God’s face on what this year holds for you? If yes, have you adjusted your mental picture to create your actual future?
If you have not heard from God yet concerning this New Year, it is not too late to get on it. Start today to seek His face. If you need some guidance on how to do this send me an email, and I will give you some tips.
We live in a fallen world, and there is an enemy out there, Satan, whose agenda for you, all year round, is to steal, kill and destroy. He will seek every opportunity to ‘sow weeds in your garden’ in an attempt to hinder the plan of God for your life. You can make sure the ‘soil’ of your heart is not weed friendly. Do a self search and get rid of every junk you find. Whatever is not unto godliness should be trashed. No one goes through life without a yoke or burden, but it’s up to you whose yoke and burden you pick up. Jesus said His yoke is easy and His burden is light (Matthew 11:30), so save yourself the stress; dump every contrary yoke and burden! Grab Jesus’ offer!
I can guarantee you will ‘blow it’ at some point this year, maybe even a couple of times within the year. Don’t be shocked; mistakes are reminders that you’re still being perfected. This means you’re going to be needing forgiveness at some point, so make obtaining one easy for yourself (Matthew 6:14-15). Think of all who have hurt you in one way or the other, call them by name, and pronounce forgiveness over them. Can I challenge you to take it a step further? Next time you’re on a one on one with God, mention those names before God, and ask Him to also forgive them.
Unforgiveness will rob you of peace in your soul, blessings in your life and health in your body. It is the most effective ingredient that the enemy wants in the soil of your soul to help fertilizer his weeds. It’s not worth giving Satan such power over your life, let it go.
Jesus did not only forgive those who crucified Him, He also asked the Father to forgive them. Stephen did not only forgive those who stoned him to death, he also asked the Father to forgive them (Acts 7:60). That extra step is what separates the divine nature from the human nature. When you choose the divine nature, you raise your standards. When you raise your standards this way, your security and stability is reinforced. It makes it harder for the thief (Satan) to break in.
2008 is going to be an exciting year, if you stay focused on the picture God gave you, get rid of the clutter in your life, release your captives and choose the divine nature, you can be sure, you will be one of those who will finish strong.
God believes in you, and so do I. Stay focused, the best is on its way!
With Love,
Angela
Another reason I do this is because though the bible says there is nothing new under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:9), God is way above the sun, His love is new every morning (Lamentations 3:22-23)) and every day is a new day, so we are indeed in a New Year! Since this year has never been before, I’m curious about what is in it for me, and since our destinies are in God’s hands, He is the only one who can paint a true picture of what lies ahead for us. God promises that if we seek Him with all our heart we will find Him (Jeremiah 29:13), true to His word, there is not a single year that I sought Him of what is to come and found no answers.
I must let you know that God does not give me all the details at once, as a matter of fact, what He does is to give me the THEME, for the oncoming year e.g. in 2006, His word to me was ‘I will set a table before you, in the presence of your enemies”, 2007 was ‘a year of rest’. Want to know what 2008 is? It is ‘a year of new beginnings and abundance of glad tidings’. Have you sought God’s face on what this year holds for you? If yes, have you adjusted your mental picture to create your actual future?
If you have not heard from God yet concerning this New Year, it is not too late to get on it. Start today to seek His face. If you need some guidance on how to do this send me an email, and I will give you some tips.
We live in a fallen world, and there is an enemy out there, Satan, whose agenda for you, all year round, is to steal, kill and destroy. He will seek every opportunity to ‘sow weeds in your garden’ in an attempt to hinder the plan of God for your life. You can make sure the ‘soil’ of your heart is not weed friendly. Do a self search and get rid of every junk you find. Whatever is not unto godliness should be trashed. No one goes through life without a yoke or burden, but it’s up to you whose yoke and burden you pick up. Jesus said His yoke is easy and His burden is light (Matthew 11:30), so save yourself the stress; dump every contrary yoke and burden! Grab Jesus’ offer!
I can guarantee you will ‘blow it’ at some point this year, maybe even a couple of times within the year. Don’t be shocked; mistakes are reminders that you’re still being perfected. This means you’re going to be needing forgiveness at some point, so make obtaining one easy for yourself (Matthew 6:14-15). Think of all who have hurt you in one way or the other, call them by name, and pronounce forgiveness over them. Can I challenge you to take it a step further? Next time you’re on a one on one with God, mention those names before God, and ask Him to also forgive them.
Unforgiveness will rob you of peace in your soul, blessings in your life and health in your body. It is the most effective ingredient that the enemy wants in the soil of your soul to help fertilizer his weeds. It’s not worth giving Satan such power over your life, let it go.
Jesus did not only forgive those who crucified Him, He also asked the Father to forgive them. Stephen did not only forgive those who stoned him to death, he also asked the Father to forgive them (Acts 7:60). That extra step is what separates the divine nature from the human nature. When you choose the divine nature, you raise your standards. When you raise your standards this way, your security and stability is reinforced. It makes it harder for the thief (Satan) to break in.
2008 is going to be an exciting year, if you stay focused on the picture God gave you, get rid of the clutter in your life, release your captives and choose the divine nature, you can be sure, you will be one of those who will finish strong.
God believes in you, and so do I. Stay focused, the best is on its way!
With Love,
Angela
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