As I was pondering and preparing to lead a time of prayer last week, I was reminded of Genesis 12 and as I read verses 1-8, I was pleasantly surprised. Here is the text, “Now the LORD said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you. 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.” 4 So Abram went, as the LORD had told him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran. 5 And Abram took Sarai his wife, and Lot his brother’s son, and all their possessions that they had gathered, and the people that they had acquired in Haran, and they set out to go to the land of Canaan. When they came to the land of Canaan, 6 Abram passed through the land to the place at Shechem, to the oakof Moreh. At that time the Canaanites were in the land. 7 Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “To your offspring I will give this land.” So he built there an altar to the LORD, who had appeared to him. 8 From there he moved to the hill country on the east of Bethel and pitched his tent, with Bethel on the west and Ai on the east. And there he built an altar to the LORD and called upon the name of the LORD.” How often doContinue reading “Pitch your tent and call!”
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Busy-less Birthday
Today, 19 October 2019, I have been left speechless and overwhelmed. I have learnt so much, rested so well and taken in so many moments that will remain as memories for a lifetime. Today our blessing and gift from the Lord, Cianna Hope, turned 9. Firstly, birthdays are a huge celebration in our home. TheyContinue reading “Busy-less Birthday”
HEARTfelt gratitude in the routine
Monday was the day. My annual check up at the cardiologist. My appointment was scheduled for 9am at Entabeni Hospital in Durban. My family and I currently live in waterfall, so it’s not just a down the road convenient appointment. I had to ensure I left home in time to find a parking and toContinue reading “HEARTfelt gratitude in the routine”
