Hello it’s me again - LJ
Today: Be still my heart!!
At this moment God is taking me into a new stage of life, my 3 children are no longer in school as the youngest just graduated last week for her MBO Level 4.
We are so proud of her in spite of a setback due to an accident she passed with flying colors! All praise be to God, for He brought it to Pass!
My middle one just celebrated his 25th birthday! Wow 25 years ago….
I still remember the day in the delivery room…..
I must say it has been a time full of ups and downs, but as the bible says: (Psalms 34:19) Many are the affliction of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all.
And then there is my firstborn, who got married last March and is now settling into her own home with her husband and it is so cute to see how they are (trying to) find their rhythm together.
Well and then there was mom.. I have still a lot to do for the Lord and I am really excited to see where the Lord is leading me. As many of you might know the saying “Never a dull moment..” in my life this is really applicable. You see, because of what He wants me to do, I will be needing more income and freedom of time and not be obligated to work 9-5.
It is wonderful to see that when God starts something new He begins to stir up those around you to be flowing with you! My sister is also really stepping into her destiny, and we all are encouraging one and other.
On the internet and Youtube I found all kinds of teachings from Late Dr. Myles Monroe and the never tiring Bishop T.D. Jakes. The one who is making these video’s with Dr. Myles teaching is a real blessing! Keep it up brother!
Here I found out about one of Bishop T.D. Jakes latest book: Soar! I started watching all kinds of interviews he gave about the book and as it is dealing with my stage of life, I off course, immediately bought it. I cannot put it down a big Thanks to God! There is a godly-man that gives sound business advice (he has earned that one if you look at his ministry and all the entrepreneurial things he does), that is good!
Then I found a group that is giving online business teaching about the area that I like to do, which will enable me to work anywhere in the world according to my “own” schedule. The Lord gave me one warning I am NOT to go after money! So I cancelled with them and yes this was a real battle and process! It gave me a clear understanding what is in my own heart.
You see when your heart begins to process a seed that has been planted, something happens. You begin to take actions (how minor they may be), which triggers the attention at some point of the enemy of our souls. He is quick to send his deceiving spirits and manipulation through all kinds of channels. Now don’t get me wrong the people who were giving the courses and their company are fine, but it was the spirit behind that was not what God had for me. As a child of God you may not, what others may…
So there was a battle, because I did not understand…. I mean come on my whole life I have been in debt, living from paycheck to paycheck and since a couple of years God has given me increase and I have left that stage of scraping by, behind me. But like I said in the beginning, I know God has not finished with me yet and also in self-development and finances, because of what lies ahead! So before He puts you over much God will take you through a test to see if you will be faithful with little and if you will obey his voice! He warned me not to go after money but he will teach me all I need to know. So I went back to the book of our Bishop and began to understand that (in spite what I feared), God has no objection about us being rich or successful in business, but He wants to be the only source!
So I now had to talk to my own heart and reminded it, that God will be my only source and whoever will teach me or show me how to do the business I am entering into, it is God who decides when, how and why!
Now I found some others who also have a company in the same field and are teaching me step by step and at my high speed pace! Wow this is actually what I really wanted! So if I had not told my own heart to be silent and listen to God I would have missed it!
So let me encourage you, with this today!
When God speaks (He does that in many ways and forms, you will have to learn for yourself how He speaks to you!), be quick to listen and obey! BUT MOST OF ALL TELL YOUR OWN HEART TO BE STILL!
For God says: (Jeremiah 29:11) For I knows the thoughts that I think towards, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil to give you an expected end.
God Bless you! – LJ
