Risen as He said!

1 In the end of the sabbath, as it began to dawn toward the first day of the week, came Mary Magdalene and the other Mary to see the sepulchre. 2 And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: 4 And for fear of him the keepers did shake, and became as dead men. 5 And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. 6 He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay. 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you. 8 And they departed quickly from the sepulchre with fear and great joy; and did run to bring his disciples word.

9 And as they went to tell his disciples, behold, Jesus met them, saying, All hail. And they came and held him by the feet, and worshipped him. 10 Then said Jesus unto them, Be not afraid: go tell my brethren that they go into Galilee, and there shall they see me.

11 Now when they were going, behold, some of the watch came into the city, and shewed unto the chief priests all the things that were done. 12 And when they were assembled with the elders, and had taken counsel, they gave large money unto the soldiers, 13 Saying, Say ye, His disciples came by night, and stole him away while we slept. 14 And if this come to the governor’s ears, we will persuade him, and secure you. 15 So they took the money, and did as they were taught: and this saying is commonly reported among the Jews until this day.

Matthew 28:1-15(KJV)

HE IS RISEN!!!


Greatest Sista

Greatest Sista

The greatest sister in the whole wide world!

I remember today that day you took the flank for me

I remember your sincere faith in God

I remember your generosity, your kind heart

I remember your smile – the way it spreads across your face, the glint in your eyes also

Though far away, I remember you and I love you all the more

Thank you for making Christ real

Thank you for coming first

Thank you for leading the way

Thank you for being you!

You are the best!


Roooooaaaaaarrrr!!!

The word of God on my lips this year is God talking!
Has He not said that not an iota of His word spoken will return to Him void?
Can I not also believe and therefore boldly speak His words and get the same results?
Can I not dare look into tomorrow and roar in the face of it?
Can I not as He said speak and move this mountain?
Who or what is this mountain that stands before me today anyway?
I believe and therefore boldly declare-
In the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ-
The walls of the mountains are broken down
The valleys are filled up
The crooked places are made straight
The limits are broken
I am free, unlimited, unhindered – free to become
The lines are fallen to me in pleasant places
I have a goodly heritage
I can do all things through the Anointed and His anointing
That which is born of the Word overcomes the world
I am born of His word
I overcome this world and its present reality
His word is incorruptible and abides forever
His words -quick and active do not fail.
They are sharper than any doubled edged sword
A lion has roared! Who wouldn’t be afraid?
The Lord God has spoken–who will not prophesy?
Roooooooaaaaaaaarrrrrrr!


The Bouncing Castle

I know God speaks…but a bouncing castle was the least place I expected Him to speak with me.

It was my 1st daughter’s bouncing castle experience and birthday party. She was thrilled at the bouncing castle but won’t get on it at first. With a bit more urging from me she got on the bouncing castle and chose to catch her fun by limiting herself (for fear of toppling) to the unprotected edge rather than the heart of the castle which was reined round.

A short while after I saw her jump to the centre with glee and a lot more confidence totally oblivious of her earlier fears. Now I am the one telling her to take it easy and not get herself hurt by jumping and tumbling so much. You bet, all my warnings fell on seemingly deaf ears. Even when I told her we had to leave and I turned and made as if to leave, my daughter was busy catching her trips.

I was still thinking what to do with my little funlover when I heard God speak. I heard Him say my child I’m always calling you to great things. Many times you chose to first test the waters before jumping. I have called you to a life of fullness indeed a full and abundant life. Trust me enough to jump and to move at my say so. Trust me!


Older n wiser

Its 5minute friday and am writing on the prompt ‘older’

Happy birthday dear gypsymama!

Your prompt today made me remember how when I was a little girl I always wanted to be older, grown up. I recall how I used to rummage through my mum’s closet for those under-wears, clothes and especially the high-heeled shoes that were way too big for me and made those unmistakable ‘clump’ ‘clump’ sound with each step. Pure delight! What about my experiment with makeup, my desire to talk like adults do and biggest of all my desire to make decisions for myself.

Now am all grown up… older… and my wishes have come true. I am older and wiser than I was when I was a little child. Amazing how sometimes these days I wish I were a little girl again without a worry or a care. Truth is with my heavenly Father, am still His little child and He wants me to live without any care!

I rejoice at hearing you are a year older today. As you celebrate, remember you are your Father’s child! Take the new year with all its treasures and promises!


New…


If any man be in Christ, he is a new creation,
the old is gone, the fresh and new has come,
a new heart,
a new spirit,
a new name,
a new day,
a new dawn,
a new song,
a new man!


Relishing the Beauty

I am beautiful in and out
Created in his very image – a display of His glory
Called out of darkness into His marvellous light
Beautiful ‘cos He’s in me and I in Him
Beauty resides in my home!
In the many soft wet kisses from my bubbly two year old aimed at my lips but landing squarely on my nose
Beauty is in her warm and awkward embrace as we sing along to Barney’s ‘I love you, you love me’
Beauty is what I see when my two daughters are snuggled in bed fast asleep
Beauty is what I feel when I’m all alone with Sam, my husband
Relishing the beauty of my life and the splendor of it all!


Surrender

 

Surrender

Yielded

Submission

Total + Reckless Abandon

Self-surrender

Persuaded

Convinced – Certain – Sure

Trusting – Confident

Believing – Without Doubt

Understanding – Accepting – Knowing

Not my will

But thine be done.


“Struck with Laughter”

I practically hauled my body as I made my way home. Undoubtedly exhausted.

I did just what I do in moments like this. I turned on praise!  A picture of my family (my husband and our two little girls)flashed in my consciousness…

… and God struck me with laughter! Fierce, Uncontrollable, Face Contorting Laughter erupted right out of my mouth, my throat or was that my stomach?

Exhaustion gave way for excitement!

I got a new spring in my steps as He ushered me home, refreshed, energised!

Eternally grateful!


Still

Still I wonder what to say to you

Yet the words come when on my knees

Still all so crazy to think I can figure you out all by myself

When all the while you’ve got me all figured

Still I marvel at how the whole wide world was framed by your words

Still I wonder at your majesty and awesomeness.

So mighty yet you live in me

Still I wonder!


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