HashtagNoah

 

If Noah were to be alive right now he would probably be trending on Twitter and have social media in a buzz… #NoahTheRainmaker #DreamingNoah #GodFreakNoah #PsychoNoah #NoahHearsVoices

Depending on his personality Noah might reply #WatchThisSpace #FYIGodSaid #SurfsUp #HaveFaith #WearABathingSuite…

Well of course Noah must have had a lot of faith in God to do something so out of the ordinary. The Bibles states that Noah did what God commanded him to do, but I think at some point he probably thought about the whole situation with no rain in sight and he probably wondered how the people would react to him building an ark. Despite what he might have been thinking (his insecurities) he knew that God had his best interest at heart even if the situation looked a bit dodge and he realized people would find his actions a bit strange, because they don’t understand his relationship with God.

Makes me think: sometimes God asks us to do something that isn’t even as crazy as that, like to tell someone “Jesus loves you” and we are hesitant to do it.

Noah’s obedience to God ensured the preservation of mankind, but what you have to do might not be as dramatic as Noah’s task and might not have an impact on the whole world. Your task, you stepping into your destiny, your obedience to God might be a vital step to ensure that you live out your purpose and have an impact in your family, community, country and yes maybe the world.

I read a really awesome quote the other day-“the difference between a rut and a grave is only the length and depth.” If Noah allowed himself to be influenced by people who didn’t understand his relationship with God, people who didn’t understand his journey he would not have lived out his purpose. He would have become just as the people of those days who didn’t please God by their lifestyle. He wouldn’t have stood out and changed the course of history.

Maybe you’re at a point in your life where you are not living, but merely existing. You know there’s more, but you’re just not doing it because you’re holding on to your past failures, your fear of success, fear of failure, circumstances, lack of faith, lack of money or because of of other people’s opinions, their rejection or their expectations of you.

“The easiest thing to be in the world is you. The most difficult thing to be is what other people want you to be. Don’t let them put you in that position”-Leo Buscaglia

Taking a bold step into doing something as huge as Noah did takes a lot of courage. If you want to change the course of direction in your life and live a purpose filled life that pleases God, it takes a conscience decision on your part to make a drastic change. Of course this means faith has to be right up there with courage and God’s approval and opinions should be your only focus. A clear vision from God is extremely important because when you know God has your back and He will be lighting your path every step of the way it gives you the strength to go on. The road won’t be easy and there will be distractions, temptations and discouragement but with God by our side we can make it through this journey of life.

We should make it a priority to get to know God and grow closer into an intimate relationship with Him so we can have the faith and strength to resist the devil and discover new things about God and about ourselves.

Step into your destiny and live your God given purpose today.

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KILL YOUR PETS

Some people have gone through so much hurt and pain in their lives it seems that all they know is struggle, hurt, loss, fear, confusion, disappointment, rejection and everything negative. To see the good in anything or anyone is difficult and complaining becomes a habit even when there are so many things to be grateful for. Self-pity or a looser attitude develops and to be accepted, loved and valued by others becomes a great deal.

When you own a pet it’s your responsibility to take care of it, to nurture it, feed, protect it, love it and enjoy spending time with it. Some people treat their hurt, pain, anger, fear, disappointment and struggles like pets. They pat it, keep it close to them, nurture it, feed it and even love it. Maybe you even take your little “pet” out for a walk, showing off your hurt, anger and bitterness because hey you’re entitled to it. In the process you influence the atmosphere and everyone around you in a negative way.

Through personal experience I had to wake up and have a reality check: life happens and you lose loved ones through death, your career might be unsuccessful, your heart gets broken, you’re not exactly where you thought you’d be by now in life, you don’t even know what you want to achieve in life, you struggle financially, you’ve been used and abused and it seems like you chase your dreams but never end up catching them and sometimes you end up questioning and doubting God. Great news: you’re not the only one going through these struggles in life even though it may feel like it to you.

The question is do you love yourself enough to let go of what you’re “entitled” to feel. At the end of the day you’re the one that suffers the most by clinging to all the negativity whether it’s in your past or present. The quote by Dr. Steve Maraboli is so true and powerful: “It is not uncommon for someone to be a self-saboteur and compound that by also having a victim mentality. It is as though they are holding their own breath and then they are blaming others for their inability to breathe. If they can break free from this cycle, everything in their life changes for the better”.

There’s no doubt about it that the cares, trials and tribulations of this life can be a heavy burden on ones heart and soul. By focussing on it however life can become so overwhelming that it leads to depression, unhappiness, sickness and even to your physical death. It’s sad that some people are alive but because of circumstances they are actually like the living dead (zombies), not living and experiencing life to its full potential, but they’re merely existing.

Without God you will not be able to survive the battle, but with God you are able to be more than a conqueror and not just simply a survivor. God provided us with weapons for warfare in Ephesians 6:10-18 (Armour of God). Not everything will be all sunshine and roses, but at least you won’t be alone. With God on your side you are able to face your fears and He will give you the power to overcome the challenges you face in life. He will give you wisdom and show you the way to total restoration if you listen to His instructions and allow Him to change your heart.

A change of heart would mean that there are certain actions you need to take which at first may seem too difficult. One of these actions is forgiving those who hurt you. Matthew 6:14-15 “For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you; but if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses”. You might ask yourself: why should I forgive if I was wronged? Forgiveness is a powerful act that sets one free and brings forth restoration. So forgiveness is not just for the benefit of the other person but for yourself as well.

You also need to let go of anger, hurt, bitterness and resentment. All these things cause bondages in your life and keep you from moving forward. It sucks the life out of you and it seems like you’re falling into a bottomless pit screaming for help, but no one hears you. Maybe you’ve been screaming at the wrong people for help, because the key to your happiness and living a purposeful life lies with one person only and He is Jesus Christ.

It’s your choice whether you are going to trust Him with your life, just like being happy or unhappy is a choice. Are you are going to have a victim mindset or be more than a conqueror. Are you going to kill your “pets” or live with them? In time they are going end up killing you, slowly but surely as innocent as they may seem. Getting rid of your “pets” causes another thread though. They’ve kept you company for so long, you’ve gotten so use to them, so getting rid of them will leave you lonely, with a void. Jesus wants to fill that void. He wants to help you replace all the negative feelings, actions, habits and thoughts that ruled your life for so long.

Jesus Christ wants to be your everything: your parent, sibling, protector, provider, healer, teacher, guide and friend. He is always there but an action is required of you. All you need to do is draw near to Him and He will draw near to you. He loves you unconditionally and wants to provide for you, comfort you when you hurt. He wants to lead you in the right direction, into the light. He wants take away your feelings of rejection and He wants you to know that He accepts you just the way you are. There’s no need to perform or prove your worth to Him because he already knows your value. If you don’t know your value, you’ll find your value in Him. He wants to show you that His plans are the best for you.

You don’t need to take on the cares and burdens of this world alone. He wants to carry it for you, if you allow Him to do so.

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