I Know the Plans I Have for you

I visited a church called the Living Room. It was amazing experience! God was definitely there and received healing while I was there. Emotional healing from my past. It felt great to give my burdens to Him. For so long I thought He couldn't love me unconditionally because of my imperfections. The devil is a liar! He loved me so much and continues to love me so much that He literally shut me up one day.

You're probably wondering why would such a loving God shut me up. I'll tell you why, because I had been busy ranting and raving about my insecurities, needs, anxieties, fears and troubles. He longed so much to empower me and free my soul from those hindrances in my life. He simply wanted me to be still and just listen. I heard the most beautiful words any woman would dream hearing. " I know the plans I have for you. Rest in Me. I will take care of you."

Whoa, unbelievable! I can rest in knowing He's in control. I am not worry or fear whether or not He will provide. My Lord is faithful and He will conquer on my behalf!!!

Amen!

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My Knight in shining armour

The dragon held me captive in the highest tower in the castle.

The dragon threatened me that if I ever made an attempt to escape, he will hunt me down and shut me in a deeper dungeon.

I cried helplessly late into the night. There was no way out and I had no strength to fight anymore.

At the point where no hope lit my room, from the distance I saw a man of valour.

He drew His sword and charged the dragon. He jumped into the air and slayed the dragon with one mighty blow to it's head.

The dragon is dead! I cried tears of joy. The minute He defeated the enemy, He raised His head slowly to the window I was standing at.

He gently smiled and beckoned me to be by His side. I ran downstairs with tears streaming down my face.

At that point I ran into His arms. I finally felt the warmth of His embrace.

I am free, I whisphered....I am free.

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Will you help her?

She sells her body from time to time, just to get by.

The crack she releases into her nose gives her such a rush.

She parties all night long, drinking alcohol.

She's a well known porn star, all the men worship and adore her.

She's taken advantage of at the back of the school.

He told her if you like me you will have sex with me and if you love me, you'll let me experience your body without the condom.

She's been abused throughout her childhood, now she hates men with a passion.

She's confused about her sexuality, the lady keeps calling her to move in with her.

The church has thrown her out because she's been tested positive for HIV.

She's pregnant and the father denies the baby is his.

She's in alot of debt, the only thing that will ease her pain is ending her life.

Her husband just left her, she's thinking of ending his life.

She's been depressed for too long, she's searching desperately for a way out.

Many women are suffering out there. They need Jesus and they need women like you to Comfort them.

The question is ......will you help her?

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My Rejected Rose

"Fail that's all you'll ever do!"

"Do you know what you're doing?"

"You're no good for me."

Those were the words spoken over my life time and time again. What else was I supposed to do? Nothing else but believe all those false thoughts of myself. At that time I placed the Bible at the back of my mind, forgetting God's truth over my life.

Time after time I was rejected, kicked to the curb, named the outcast in society. I had a very hard time fitting into the "it" club. They were the popular kids and everyone liked them. I on the other hand was not popular. I was a chubby teenager with tons of zits all over my face. No guy ever wanted to date me and there was nothing to do on a Saturday night.

I developed low self esteem and became very desparate for anyone. It even got worse that I was very willing to take anything. Men saw a beautiful rose that was very inviting and inticing. They became intrigued and took advantage of my luring scent. Every attempt to start a relationship failed. One after the next, they dumped me. Outside of relationships, my lecturers weren't too kind to me. They thought I had no future in a career. I became frustrated and angry at myself. Oh yes I knew God, but still I didn't understand what He meant when He said He loved me.

At the point of no return, there came a time I was willing to end it. I didn't want to live anymore. My path seemed dark and dim. No one cared, no man wanted me and my career was in the pits. Then the Rescuer stepped in. He had enough of the torment I went through. I was a crumpled rose. I lost the colour and the life of my rose petals.

By His hand He recreated me. He took the time to scrape what remained of me and performed a miracle. He planted me in His garden and shined His light on me. Like a faithful gardner, He gave me water and ensured the soil I lived in was fertile enough for my roots to grow strong and firm in Him. He is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither. Whatever he does prospers. Psalm 1:3 NIV

When I wasn't considered to be someone who would go somewhere, He saw it from a billions of miles away at His throne. Every day I was surrounded by people and they never saw the potential in me. But my Lord, the One who sees all, saw this diamond, the treasure within. I am sure He would say you were once My Rejected Rose but now you glow and represent My Glory.

Isaiah 61:3 NIV and provide for those who grieve in Zion-- to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord for the display of his splendor.

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You're a winner!

Vision

I saw myself running a hurdle race and as I approached the obstacle, I executed the technique like a professional athlete. God spoke to me loud and clear, you will clear every hurdle, you will win!

There's no mountain that's too high for us to run over or even too heavy to move out of your way. Jesus has given you the power and authority to crush the enemy's head! No power of darkness will overthrow you, for He came and took all power and authority from the enemy. Since we have received Him into our lives, we have access to His winning power.

No mountain or obstacle is too hard for you defeat in Jesus name. You have been blessed with the anointing to succeed, to defeat debt, to build a new home, to start a new career or business, to heal the nation, to speak life to those are hurting, to be all that He has created you to be.

Lady prosper today in the name of Jesus, I set you loose from every mind binding spirit, fear, doubt, worry, depression, suicide and heaviness in the name of Jesus. I release you to seek His face and to become the warrior He has called you to be, in the name of Jesus.

Amen!

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Don't Think It's Too Late

I have been down that road. The road where I thought would lead me to womanhood. The path I thought was the best possible means by which I could prove how much of an adult I am. You know the saying, if you play with fire you will be burnt and lady I have been burnt too many a time.

I was a hopeless cause. My heart raced the minute a man walked into a room, especially if he was a "Christian". At that instant I let my guard down and ladies that is a No No. I let them talk to me and soothe me and seduce me (not physically but emotionally). Then I found each man tell me after a few months, I am not attracted to you or I am already in a committed relationship. Ouch that did hurt, but this was part of my refining process.

My desperation for a man came from the severe heartbreak from my "first love". I am sure you ladies can identify with what I am talking about. The first man you really loved and knew you wanted to marry him the first couple of weeks you've been in relationship with him. The man you though you could not live without. That my friends was my downfall and to make matters worst, his heart was not after God. I held on out of desperation and gave my heart and mind to him. I placed him above God and that propelled me deeper into trouble.

Until that faithful day, God called me out of it. I was so blind I could not see the trouble I was placing myself in. Jesus began showing His heart to me and that the passion He had for me. I began to realise he was verbally abusive towards me and that he didn't have his best interest towards me. I stood boldly and broke up with him, I felt great after I dropped the dead weight until a week later I found out he was with another girl. I went into such a depression, that all I did was cry every night. I couldn't sleep, I didn't want to eat, I couldn't stand to see him at school with her and I was dying on the inside, but God stepped in and became the man I needed.

He dried every tear. He comforted me. He told me I am beautiful. He told me I am blessed. He washed me clean from my past mistakes. He purified me and held me close. I felt love for the first time, but I was still confused. My foundation was not solid on Him, I still needed a man, I still needed to feel whole. So there I went once again, looking for love in the wrong places. I knew there were good Christian men out there, but that didn't necessarily mean they were all together and right with Daddy.

I let down my guard so many times. It hurt too many times and it was painful. Jesus was calling me closer to Him, but I thought I would lose with Him, because He didn't know what was right for me. I thought I had it all together since I knew my previous relationship didn't work because he wasn't saved. I came to the end of myself. Torn apart and confused. Hurt, depressed, angry, suicidal, you name it. I had nothing left after many futile attempts, the enemy had me drained and I lacked the capacity to be used by God.

He spoke to me and said clearly, "Melinda you have to give over your total life to me. I want ALL of you my love. I want to be the Lord of your life. I want you to understand your purpose on earth, I want you to be able to stand on your two feet and be a complete individual. You let down your guard and you place yourself in unwanted situations. Please trust me and I will lead you."

I cried and I let go. I submitted and I came to the full realisation that He has my back. That He is in full control and that He knows what's best for me. Would you know it a guy came around after He spoke to me. The good news is that I learnt my lesson well. I am sure God breathed a huge sigh of relief and said by George she's finally got it! This same guy claimed he was saved and that I was to be his wife. I consulted God and He didn't answer me. Anytime you don't get an answer, ladies that means no. Believe me it's worth it to trust God.

After that test, the man of my dreams came into my life and it blows me away to this very day that he's here with me. Even when he came, I still had my objections. I told God he's too nice, he's this, he's that. I still had that "ideal" man in my head. Once again, He kicked me off my high horse and removed the scales from my eyes. I began to see the jewel of the man that he is and I am blessed to this very day. Thank God He set me straight and disciplined me. His thoughts are higher than our thoughts and He knows what's best.

Ladies it pays to serve God with a whole heart and to be obedient to Him. Why not give Him your total heart today. Why not submit to His will. His will is not meant to harm you but to protect you. Don't think for one second it's too late for God to clean you and turn around your situations. Don't think for one minute that He will mislead you and not make your ways straight and clear. My God will not hurt you, but only bless you.

His plans and are perfect and painless. He has the ability to stop your emotional roller coaster and make you a solid woman. He has the ability to transform your financial situation and make you a more responsible woman. He has the ability to remove all the hurt, pain and guilt from abusive relationships. He has the ability to be Lord over your sexuality and make you straight. He has the ability to love, cherish and protect you. He's worth the wait!

Give Him in all of you, He's madly in love with you!

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Breast Cancer Awareness

Ladies during this month and beyond, let's ensure we value our bodies and use them for God's glory and to raise our awareness of breast cancer. This disease has affected the lives of many families and devastated millions all over the world. Let's do our part to be the light to these hurting people. Let's be Jesus to them. Let's give money to the Cancer Society who are fighting to find a cure. Let's give money to those who can't afford to have mammograms. Let's visit the cancer wards and being the strong shoulder to cry on. Let's allow God to move through us and perform healings.

Let's just allow God to move into the world and be the hope many men and women will gaze upon!

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