Welcome to 2018- Reflections on 'the new'

01 January 2018- Reflections on ‘the new’ 

Art by Lara

As we step into the first days of the new year 2018, I thought it was the best time to write down a few thoughts. Not new year resolutions as such, but some pointers to ‘the new’ .

Being alive to witness January 1 in itself is tangible evidence of stepping into something new.

My thoughts are running along the lines of asking myself what I will do with ‘the new’ opportunities coming my way? In what ways can I embrace ‘the new’ and thus be aligned ever more closely to my purpose. Writing some of my thoughts down and sharing them like this is one. 

In 2018 I want to be kinder to myself and be even more self aware. These two things are powerful ways of being mindful and I believe this will take me to being intentional on new levels.

‘The new’ is another expression of Romans 12:2 which is a favourite scripture I come back to again and again because of the highly potent power of God that comes through His transformation, catalysed by continually opening up my mind to ‘the new’

And so my prayer for myself and all who read this today is that we will have realisations and recognitions that will bring us to making new choices for ourselves, and that this will make us develop ‘the new’ in every regard, in growth producing ways. Amen

Happy New year, and may all our thoughts be aligned with heaven’s purpose so that we will walk in it with boldness as we continually embrace ‘the new’

In addition- to hold on, stand firm and stick with it no matter what, so that we will be living examples to the glory of God, of those who have been blessed with abundant grace to endure for the sake of that which we have been called. 

Go conquer 👊🏾

All of Creation is waiting for you

I was profoundly affected by a scripture I read yesterday because of a deep realization and understanding of its meaning. I found myself crying as I realized why I did not die from two deadly diseases. Oh my Father God!🙌🏾🙌🏾

 Glory and honour to you as I bow. I realized that this is a mandate to go all out with no holds barred to be what ALL of creation is WAITING in eager EXPECTATION to be revealed in me. 

Here is the scripture:-

I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us. 

For the creation waits in eager expectation for the children of God to be revealed. 

Romans 8:18c-19 | NIV

I also understand why a song by @nkmaduforo, beautifully rendered by her at church stirred my heart as I listened to the lyrics and watched the awesome  interpretations in modern dance that was going on as Nk sang. 

To anyone reading this. 

The world is waiting eagerly for you to be revealed. I pray that you get a clear revelation of who and what that you is, that is yet to be unveiled. May you have a sense of fulfillment as you do your purpose walk entering into new levels of expression, and enter into a place of joy and contentment. 

Amen 🙏🏾

Isaiah 61:1- PURPOSE

10 steps to God centred living

Philippians 1:6 

Philippians 4:8 
Philippians 4:13 
Romans 12:2 

Above are some scriptures that I studied and drew some ideas and important directions from. I ended up with a ten point list 

Furthermore I believe they speak to the truth about who we can be in Christ Jesus. Essentially that we are blue printed for flight, and not earth bound to 'circumstances' and how we can use inherent tools to work out our purpose. We are each unique; with peculiar characteristics that align with what we are here on earth to be and do.

And here is the ten point power list


1. Godly Potential: Ability to access what you need to move forward.
2. Mind of Christ
3. Power of the holy spirit.
4.Strengths and talents that need to be appropriately applied e.g
4.1 Lateral thinking
4.2 Creativity
4.3 Analytical and Critical thinking
4.4 Self awareness
5. Application of results of analysis ie Action oriented
6. Promptness and timeliness in taking action
7. Risk taking
8. Trancendence, ie appreciation of beauty, expression of gratitude, ability of hope, capacity for joy.
9. Faith- KNOWING that the battle is the Lord's and the outcome is always WINNING. Trusting God to do his part while you do yours
10. (PPL) Patience, Perseverance, and Long suffering aka 'grace to endure'

This list is not exhaustive, do you have any further ideas that you would like to share?

May the power of His word be revealed to you in Jesus name.