4 February 2024
Today was good because God is good, I had some great conversations with the family.
A question from my sister reminded me about the importance of not putting things off and doing what you say you’re going to do.
Basically, I promised my Dad that I would do something, but I avoided doing it because I didn’t understand it. I looked at it on Saturday and I said I would do on Sunday but by p.m. I hadn’t done it. I could only apologise, but I felt bad I didn’t keep my word. So, after p.m., I went to do the task and it only took over an hour. Something, I thought would take me hours to do. It reminded of something my sister said the other day “do the things you have been putting off”. In my case it has always been easier than I thought when I accomplish what I have been avoiding.
I will leave you with two things
- My dad said when I was growing up would say talk and do.
- The second is a bible verse – Philippians 4:13 AMP “I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]”
5 February 2024
Song of the Day- all of my help cometh from the Lord by The Brooklyn tabernacle choir
Verse of the day – psalms 121 verse 2 – My help, comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth! NLT
“Go to God for the help that you need, because he is ready and willing to help you” Rachel G Scott reading on Psalms chapter 121 verse 2
6 February 2024
I forgot to write, but on 6 February 2024 I started watching the taking control of our thoughts video by Dr Charles Stanley (https://youtu.be/9bLgDoFkdqo?feature=shared)from the beginning with my mum. The idea is to do 10 minutes every day.
7 February 2024
Song – great is your mercy by Donnie McClurkin
Yesterday, I went to the course, did a bit of shopping and went home. I watched the taking control of our thoughts by Dr Charles Stanley with mum. But, I do not like that I was not concentrating on the sermon. Instead, I was thinking about 10 minutes being up and going to bed. I need to establish a good routine after coming back from the course and going to bed.
8 February 2024
Started the day outside with praise songs and writing up the days I missed.
Song there is none like you by Lenny LeBlanc and integrity music hosanna music
“My confidence isn’t in my ability; my confidence is in Gods mercy” said by Keirsten Jones during the verse of the day reading for Micah chapter 7 verse 18
Today was great and I am on the way home, I really, I am going to push myself to have a good going home routine today. Today, I listened to my sister’s higher vibration playlist, I am going continue listening to higher vibrational music.
At home I want to type up the trust God post and put it up on the blog.
9 February 2024
“ let the Lord lead you to fully operate in the function that he has given you and I believe that’s where the advancement of the kingdom happens, where we look at what God has given us, were we master that lane, where we step into it with boldness, embrace it and say God I don’t care if I am the foot, I don’t care if I am the leg, I am going to give you praise with this, I don’t care if I am fingertip, the ring finger, the pinkie finger whatever it is God it’s yours. And that how all things work together for the advancement of the kingdom “said by Miles minnick during the verse of the day reading on 1 Corinthians chapter 12 verse 25 to 27.
What Mikes said spoke to me today because I sometimes wonder about this bit that God has asked me to do. I started so late and why, plus all sorts of things that I gave to God as excuse not to start the blog. Yet I hear that we are all part of Christ’s body seen and unseen and we should master the lane that God has given us. It reminds me to keep going and post what I have written, asking for God’s guidance every step of the way.
So, yesterday I made a step to changing my routine, just by stopping the show that I was watching and doing one chore in the house. I still want to improve the routine and sleep earlier. I also need to type the trust God post.
10 February 2024
I went food shopping with my Dad and went to my reformer Pilates class.
I finally typed up the trust God post, but I could not figure out the verse I saw and when I wrote the post so, I am going to look for a verse that speaks to what I wrote and change the title.
11 February 2024
Yesterday, I chilled. As I was reading the verse of the day for 12 February 2024, I remembered something that I did which I want to change. My mum was speaking with me but I was searching for something on my phone. I want to learn to give people my full attention.
12 February 2024
I went to my course, got home and had shepherd pie, with fried potatoes, Brussels sprouts and meatballs.
We watched a documentary and then I got prepared for the next morning.
13 February 2024
Yesterdays, verse of the day Matthew chapter 5 verse 43 to 44(AMP), was a hard pill to swallow. It says verse 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbour (fellow man) and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you. I was thinking it’s easier to love your neighbour, who maybe like you, maybe in terms as status, politeness, tax bracket, thoughts and etc. Or even to get along with people that are nice, friendly and smile with you. But an enemy, someone who has wronged you or even a neighbour who isn’t nice, is it possible to love them and pray for them?
So, I gave it a try, did my feelings change immediately no, but I realised that I was forgiven. God forgave and still forgives me. Sadie Robertson said “that she realised that person is a child of God” you version verse of the day on 12 February 2024
14 February 2024
Song – because of who you are by Vicki Yohe
I got home early, and I rested and watched tv, I eat way too much.
But I also need to revisit the conversation on routine when I get back home. Cause, I mostly watch dramas, I don’t think it’s wrong to rest, but I think I need to do other things. I was reminded about the verse in the bible that says there is a time for everything.
“There is a season (a time appointed) for everything and a time for every delight and event or purpose under heaven—”
Ecclesiastes 3:1 AMP
15 February 2024
“Therefore, become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]; and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.”
Ephesians 5:1-2 AMP
https://bible.com/bible/1588/eph.5.1-2.AMP
Ephesians 5:1-2 AMP
https://bible.com/bible/1588/eph.5.1-2.AMP
I got home at a good time and spent the rest of the day watching a drama.
16 February 2024
Writing this note on the 18 February 2024.
I remember having the dental appointment in Friday, then I spent the rest of the day in bed watching a drama. I didn’t feel great, I missed a bible reading and looked around my room and just felt bad.
My sister said I should spend Saturday resting that I deserve rest. I think I needed to hear that, you know when you haven’t done what you say you’re going to do, sometimes you can think do I really deserve these things.
17 February 2024
Writing this note on the 18 February 2024
A day of rest and watching dramas
I felt good on Saturday like God has me. I can do everything if I try.
That was the song playing in my head
I can’t remember the name but I remember the lyrics
Yes, you can you can do anything if you try
It’s called Yes you can by Donnie McClurkin
18 February 2024
Today was great, I had an amazing conversation with my brother.
I did one thing, which putting away all my clothes
lastly, I watched Lydia dinga’s video – https://youtu.be/NAnZ4j60kGI?si=HovNVStXC1VNGLLm
19 February 2024
Yesterday was interesting it actually started on 18 February, when I spoke to my sister about whether I should go to the course. For context, I asking for a second opinion because I got a tooth extracted.
She suggested I use random number generator; I told her that I felt that I heard I should go. We chose above five for going to the course, the first try was five, the next 10. It could’ve been much clearer (I still tried again, being cheeky. But I accepted the 10 as the right result)
So, the next morning I am out of the door early than normal (yeah) but I did something silly I wore a neck balaclava (silly cause it was a bit tight against my jaw and mouth).
Got on the bus, got off and tapped in at the station, I walked to the train and I heard go home. God told me to go home, truthfully, I heard more than three time before I listened, I walked back and forth, got on and off a bus. I am happy that I finally listened, I went home got my antibiotics, took them and spent most of the day in bed.
I heard rest and I rested.
I spoke to my sister about what happened and she said it might have been a lesson in obedience. I think so as well. She mentioned that before I would’ve stayed at home, I would not have listened to going to the course as I had a reason not to go.
20 February 2024
Hebrews 13 verse 16 NLT – And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.
I learned something new today about worship, I have thought of worship being singing praises to God and taking time to praise God.
I didn’t know it’s also the way you live your life.
(The following is an excerpt from the devotional (verse of the day) on You version for 20 February 2024)
“Worship is the orientation of our entire life to live in awe of who God is and what He has done for us. We can worship God not only by the songs we sing, but also the way we live our lives.”
This really reminded me to read my bible and watch my actions and my thoughts.
So, I did a quick search of the word worship in the bible app. I came across Romans 12 verse 1 (NLT)
” And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behaviour and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. “
Romans 12:1-2 NLT
https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.12.1-2.NLT
And the kings James version
” I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. “
Romans 12:1-2 KJV
https://bible.com/bible/1/rom.12.1-2.KJV
I recommend you read romans chapter 12, the chapter gives instructions, insight and guidance, that will stand the test of time. I want to read it again and again for it will guide and remind in any season of my life.
21 February 2024
Zechariah 14 verse 9 – And the LORD shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one LORD, and his name one.
The Israelites wanted a king and God will be king of the whole world
The Israelites asked for a king in 1 Samuel 8 verse 5 and God gave them a warning from verse 10 to 18 but they refused to listen verse 19.
22 February 2024
Taken from the You version devotional dated 22 February 2024, 1 Peter 2 verse 9 “Peter continues, saying that we are a royal priesthood and a holy people. We have been transformed by God’s Spirit, and we are now part of God’s royal family. Instead of being held captive by our past, we are blameless and free in Him.”
This part stood out to me “Instead of being held captive by our past, we are blameless and free in Him” I have spent too much time focused on past sin, what I did wrong, what I should have done. Truly realising that I am free and that there is nothing I can do to earn that grace. Is freeing. Thank God.
23 February 2024
So, a part of the devotional stood out to be me, but honestly everything from the verse of the day, from the reading, to devotional and prayer touched me.
Especially this part of the devotional “We don’t receive new life as God’s children from our parents or earn it from our good deeds—it’s something God freely offers us. He alone has the authority to adopt us into His eternal family, and He promises to never leave or forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:6).
At the moment of our adoption, our old identities no longer matter. Every unkind name we were given, every mistake we’ve made, every hurt we’ve experienced (or caused)—it’s all erased. Our identity, security, and future are now rooted in the God who loves us and died for us.”
It needs to be repeated “Every unkind name we were given, every mistake we’ve made, every hurt we’ve experienced (or caused)—it’s all erased. Our identity, security, and future are now rooted in the God who loves us and died for us”
I am so grateful to hear that, to believe it and to not be held by my past.
Today is a course day, I finished and I am on the train. I have one last exam, which I have been taking too easy. I need to revise seriously. The day has been great I am forward to Chinese food with the family today.
24 February 2024
Having a forever home with God because he calls us his children
25 February 2024
Today, I didn’t do want I set out to do. I wanted to do a lot, I ended up doing one thing. So I am going to not watching any dramas for the next four days. I plan to revise, tidy up and write and post the prequel to the January post. Good night
26 February 2024
Song – you are my hiding place by Kent Henry and integrity’s hosanna music
Today I went to the course, on the way to my last mode of transport I went shopping. Thankfully my dad picked me up and I promised to not go shopping for a while. I had a wonderful meal, chilled out with the family and now I am going to do the guided prayer then (ending up browsing videos) sleep. Peace family
27 February 2024
So yesterday, the day started as usual going, I went for first bus then two trains. Then to cut a long story short, I ended up going home. I couldn’t get to the course.
At home before eating, I decided to watch a drama while eating. Going against what I said, I would do and pretty much only did a bit of revision.
Not good, there was no balance, I avoided doing what I set out to do and I don’t like that.
28 February 2024
Today, after getting ready I prayed for balance. Just remembering how I practically did nothing yesterday. I am going to read the verse of the day now and revise during the journey.
29 February 2024
Song – Jesus lover of soul by hill song worship.
End of February update
So, by the grace of God, I passed all of my exams. I didn’t say the course, the course I did was extended level one wall and floor tiling, health and safety and retrofit level two.