The essence of life

So we gather together as Holy Women at Retreat just outside Franschoek on a cold winter's evening and get inspired by Spirit-filled worship. The place was already packed with expectant hearts and I heard the Lord say so clearly: these were hand-picked to be here. We are challenged to mix with people we don't know and get to know the riches in the saints. You won't find that out if you only stick to the people you like...

The essence of life: the pure, undefiled, "organic" kind of life, a life far removed from the "processed" ways of the world. A God kind of life. This kind of life is what He wants us to partake of. A life free from self-preservation, self-will, fear and inhibitions. He is the author of of our faith. He only responds to our faith and therefore we need to only act with what He shows us, in faith.

God wants us to dream. Because we have a sanctified imagination. And therefore He works with our desires to will His will in the end. So we are never forced to do anything. Rather, we are so overcome by His grace and a sense of never ending possibilities that whatever he puts in our hearts, we simply respond to it. So we were encourage to dream. Write it down! Pray. Don't limit Him. Dream big!

We were encourage to become generous listeners, so we can be generous performers of His will. To do, act upon His will. He has the obligation to hear us and respond when we pray His will, but in the same way we have the same obligation to respond to Him when He commands.

Then there was a word of prophecy sung: "God has put joy in your heart to enjoy this life with pleasure and happiness. He made His creation to enjoy in this life. Live out His joy!"
We prayed for probably 10 ladies who felt they are not enjoying life. Spirit of fear was rebuked and bound and people were set free. Thank You Jesus!

We thank The Lord for our leaders and teachers of the Word who were obedient to His calling: Prophet Nola Pelser, Yvette Pelser.

Happy Birthday, My Man

This goes out to a man who spotted me in my slightly out of place outfit as I made my way down to the College Auditorium. The one who showed me around the building speaking the best Afrikaans he could muster. The one who eyed me at band practise for 6 months and then came to me with a proposal!

We have had 14 years of laughs, giggles, tears, frustration and reliefs! But the truth is still the same: I would it the same all over again!

Aje, my love! Thank you for your honesty and your tender love towards us and the kids! Thank for your courageous, bold work ethic, inspiring young ones to go higher, further, longer!
My prayer would be that He fulfills more of your dreams and also reveal Himself deeper inside of you, for the betterment of yourself but also for the rest of us.

"Leader of men, you have lead and you have stood for the truth and you have been faithful in least and in much! Today is a celebration of My Life in you, as the enemy have tried to steal it before. I have sifted you but have found weightiness in you, You have proved to be trustworthy and I entrust more of Myself in you: glory, riches and wealth! Things will go much faster from now on and you will see my glory accelerate the inner dynamo in your spirit!"

Thank you Jesus

We love you babes!

The point of no return

Have you ever embarked on a journey and once it started there is fresh realization that there is no way to return to the beginning? Like having kids! Yes, once it is done, it is done. You are from now on a factory of all sorts! In the beginning a milk factory, then a food factory, then a factory of entertainment, then a factory of eduaction.....this is where I am at presently and if anybody tells you it is a walk in the park, they are lying through their teeth!
But there is this constant reminder of rewards. The rewards don't come cheap but they are free of charge! If you know what I mean: When you suddenly realize that the little ballerina girl is turning into a young woman with her task firmly in tact. She knows what she wants and with your guidance (and by the grace of God) she will accomplish that which is set before her!
But I can hear my wise mother say, "this too shall pass". So when I change the young ones nappy of the upteenth time and find out that her whole outfit is wet, again, you keep smiling somehow and whisper to yourself through gritted teeth: "this too shall pass"!

Travelling with Kids

Has anyone dared to travel with kids? Well I have and I must say it is not for the faint-hearted, or for the control freaks, or parents with a huge self image or parents who are insecure and very self-conscience!

You see, kids have this effect on your ego: when you picture something: how it will work, how it will feel and how they will feel, it sometimes is quite the opposite! One forgets you are launching brand new individuals into the unknown, who have their own look on life, how it feels, what is funny, what is creepy etc.

So I did a 3 and a half week stunt with 3 kids ages 11, 9 and 18 months. We had our ups and downs, but I learned so much, and they are richer for it! My eldest has fallen in love with Paris. My second with Dubai and my youngest enjoyed everything there were for an 18 month to enjoy: too much Coke, chocolate croissants for breakfast, running barefoot through the Louvre museum, hiding in the castle gardens, sitting the 5 star hotel beday playing with the taps....the list just gets more ridiculous! But then, this trip is not the only one we are part of. I decided long ago to enjoy the journey with my kids from the day they lifted their little voices greeting me in the delivery room. Life is transitory. And having the memories of the struggles, the aches, the pains and then of course the fun parts as well, is truly abundant life. Thank You Lord, for an awesome time together!