by Sara Vitakic | Jan 20, 2017 | encouragement
Dear sisters,
What are we looking at? Where is our focus?
The enemy wants each one of us to only look to where we have failed and been unsuccessful, instead of looking how much we have progressed and grown spiritually. The devil wants us to focus on our past, instead of focusing on our future. He wants us to think about how many times we’ve failed and made mistakes, instead of how many times we’ve succeeded.
But GOD wants us to focus on Him and to know with HIM we are strong and not weak, to look at our victories and not on our losses, and to look believing God does have the solution, and not just to look at our problems.
Phil. 3:13-15
“Brothers (sisters), I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining towards what is ahead.
I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenwards in Christ Jesus.”
Through these two verses God is saying to us to run (press on) towards the goal, answer His call and forget what is in the past. Take note to ‘what’ we are focusing on and then to look at and magnify God’s works and possibilities. Don’t believe the lies of the devil! Believe God!
He has the power to strengthen people that feel weak. He wants to show His power and heal sicknesses. He can make a way where there is no way. He can give favour and open doors. He can be a powerful and personal Saviour, and best friend to those who have lost hope, purpose and think they can’t go any further.
by Sara Vitakic | Dec 3, 2016 | encouragement
I want to share something to encourage us today and I believe that the Lord will speak and touch our hearts.
God knows exactly where you are. He knows where you were one hour ago and He knows where you will be tomorrow. God knows everything about you. Jesus stops and sees you. He hasn’t forgotten you, you’re not alone. Not one tear is hidden from Him. God sees and knows everything.
Luke 12:6-7 – “Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God. Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered, Don’t be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.”
God is giving you attention and he says to us: ‘You are valuable, my love,’ Every day, every hour, every minute God is devoting his attention to us – 24/7 because He loves us; we are very valuable to Him.
by Sara Vitakic | Dec 6, 2015 | encouragement, Masonry (2 columns)
2 Kings 19:14-19
1. Hezekiah got alone with God.
v.14
Hezekiah received and read the letter and took time to be along with God.
Invest in time alone with the Lord.
2. Hezekiah’s prayer was immediate.
v.14-15
No ‘afterthought’ prayer prior to making plans, he immediately prayed. First he went to God.
Take some notecards out with written prayer needs and lay them out on the table before the Lord and say, “Lord I give these to you, my struggles, needs and people I care for who need you. I can’t do anything about them, but I trust and believe you.
Writing prayer needs down, why? It helps us to remember to pray, and it helps us to watch as God answers.
3. Hezekiah’s prayer was open and honest.
v.15-18
Hezekiah simply to said to God the situation.
Whenever we are open and honest in prayer the Lord sees our heart and our sincerity. Simply share with the Lord the situation you are facing.
4. Hezekiah’s prayer was honouring, humbling and respectful of who God is.
v.15
Hezekiah knew that God is all-powerful, all-knowing and always-present when we talk with Him.
We to recognise the greatness of God and honour Him as we pray.
5. Hezekiah’s prayer was bold and direct.
v.19
It is good to pray with boldness and being direct as we see with Hezekiah.
Specific prayers receive specific answers.
6. Hezekiah’s prayer was dependent.
v.19
He was dependent on God to do something.
When we pray we realise that there are things only God can do and we depend on Him to do what is impossible and believe He will.
7. Hezekiah’s prayer was with confidence.
v.19
Hezekiah had trust and faith in God because of his personal relationship with God.
We can have trust and faith in God when we have a personal relationship with Him and spend time talking with Him.
by Sara Vitakic | Dec 6, 2015 | encouragement, Masonry (2 columns)
“True connection with one another comes when we feel heard, valued and loved.”
“Comfort in your own skin comes from living within the measure of grace God gives you.”
“Only your relationship with God through the power of Christ fuels your confidence and contentment.”
“The giant in front of you is NEVER bigger than the God who lives inside of you.”
“Faith is not there to prevent the troubles, difficulties and trials, faith is to help you through those things with stability.”
by Sara Vitakic | May 28, 2015 | encouragement, Masonry (2 columns)
A LITTLE NOTE OF ENCOURAGEMENT
I came across this inspiring picture with encouragement today and loved it.
I thought, ‘Yes, I want to do all that, it’s so good. But how can I?’
Whenever we’re not sure about ‘how’ we need to turn to God’s Word, the Bible. These verses helps us to focus on the how and what.
TRUST in God’s timing – Psalm 37:5 “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this.”
RELY on His promises – 2 Corinthians 1:20 “For no matter how many promises God has made, they are ‘Yes’ in Christ. And so through him the ‘Amen’ is spoken by us to the glory of God.”
WAIT for His answers – Psalm 27:14 “Wait for the Lord, be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.”
BELIEVE in His miracles – Psalm 77:14 “You are the God who performs miracles, you display your power among the people.”
REJOICE in His goodness – Psalm 13:5-6 “But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing to the Lord, for He has been good to me.
RELAX in His presence – Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Be blessed and encouraged!
