RE SONA AND OTHER NATIONS IN UNREST

The nations are angry, and great preparations for war are being made. Nation is plotting against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. The great day of God is hasting greatly. But although the nations are mustering their forces for war and bloodshed, the command to the angels is still in force, that they hold the four winds until the servants of God are sealed in their foreheads (The Review and Herald, January 28, 1909).

But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.
Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom-Luke 21:9-10

Counsel:
Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, ² for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. ³ While people are saying, “Peace and safety,” destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.




⁴ But you, brothers and sisters, are not in darkness so that this day should surprise you like a thief. ⁵ You are all children of the light and children of the day. We do not belong to the night or to the darkness.

⁶ So then, let us not be like others, who are asleep, but let us be awake and sober. ⁷ For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. ⁸ But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on faith and love as a breastplate, and the hope of salvation as a helmet. ⁹ For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. ¹⁰ He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him. ¹¹ Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.-1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

 

PLEASE HELP:RAISING FUNDS FOR PROSTHETHIC LEGS

I am Hebert Mhlanga residing in Cape Town, South Africa,
Our son Pride Mhlanga was born with deformed legs and was amputated so that he could be able to walk using prosthetic legs.
The legs he currenlty uses are now worn out and torn. They hurt him, they make him fall a lot, and have  got him bed-ridden for days even while his classmates sit for exams.
We constantly fear that one day he will fall in the middle of a busy road and 
never to rise again.
We cannot afford to get him the new set of legs that he desperately needs so we seek your assistance where possible.
The money will be used to get him a new set of legs so that he can possibly continue and finish off his studies.

My contact numbers are: +27 725843317 /  +27 838973816
Thank you in advance!


Please check the video here:

Yesterday,I happened to worship at the same church with him (Pride) and just seeing him walk was painful.You can tell he's in pain,and he walks very slow.I remember meeting him for the first time,he was all bubbly and friendly :)...Yesterday,was just different--just a bland hi...and I can't really blame him.Your contribution will really make a difference!

1ST FEBRUARY 1997:LEGAL SILENT GENOCIDES

12 week old baby(foetus)

So,on this day abortion was made legal......sigh....

So,here's my problem with this....

WHERE DO I GET THE RIGHT TO DECIDE WHO GETS TO LIVE AND WHO DOES NOT?
HOW DO I MAKE A DECISION WHEREBY THE OTHER PERSON HAS NO SAY IN?
EVEN SADDER,PERHARPS NOT UNDERSTOOD:HOW DO I KILL ONE WHOSE LIFE HAS BEEN PLANNED BEFORE CONCEPTION?
HOW DO I KILL ONE WHOM CHRIST-God,the Creator,died for?

How?
Why?

Yes,very sensitive issue--believe me I'm treading softly.....but to deny one life---not even knowing how it would've been (because mere mortals are not omniscient),is not right.....even if you had a glimpse-thought you know,still not right.


I know one lady who was apparently supposed to be aborted(Gianna Jessen)--but God had greater plans about her life,like He does about EVERY other being who has ever been conceived ....and what a difference her life makes.

I'm honestly trying to get this but wow,my mind cannot grasp it---regardless of all the seemingly 'ethical' reasons--I do not.Plus,how do we even define moral-----especially from our skewed view of things.But this post aint about circumstances that lead to abortion,but the act itself:the denial of life.....

Then this:An abortion can only be performed with the informed consent of the woman, and no other person's consent may be required. Even in the case where a minor is pregnant, she must be advised to discuss it with her parents, guardian or family, but their consent is not required.

^{Sickening to say the least ....}

Even worse:The Christian Lawyers Association and other anti-abortion groups challenged the constitutionality of the Act, asserting that it violated the right to life contained in section 11 of the Bill of Rights. In 1998 the Transvaal Provincial Division of the High Court dismissed the case, ruling that a foetus is not a person and does not have a right to life, and that the right to make decisions concerning reproduction, contained in section 12 of the Bill of Rights, protects a woman's right to abortion.^[8][9]

A 'FOETUS' IS NOT A PERSON.....says those who have not created...pheeuw...

Creator's(God) thoughts concerning a' foetus':

¹³ For you created my inmost being;
    you knit me together in my mother’s womb.
¹⁴ I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
    your works are wonderful,
    I know that full well.
¹⁵ My frame was not hidden from you
    when I was made in the secret place,
    when I was woven together in the depths of the earth.
¹⁶ Your eyes saw my unformed body;
    all the days ordained for me were written in your book
    before one of them came to be.
¹⁷ How precious to me are your thoughts,^[a] God!
    How vast is the sum of them!
¹⁸ Were I to count them,
    they would outnumber the grains of sand—
    when I awake, I am still with you.-Psalm 139:14-18

I choose the Creator's view too...

 

Devotional Thought:Purity (Part 1)

 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all PURE; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.-James 3:17(emphasis mine)

Blessed are the pure in heart, for the will see God-Matthew 5:8

Practicality of purity:

"The Jews were so exacting in regard to ceremonial purity that their regulations were extremely burdensome. Their minds were occupied with rules and restrictions and the fear of outward defilement, and they did not perceive the stain that selfishness and malice impart to the soul.

Jesus does not mention this ceremonial purity as one of the conditions of entering into His kingdom, but points out the need of purity of heart. The wisdom that is from above "is first pure." James 3:17. Into the city of God there will enter nothing that defiles. All who are to be dwellers there will here have become pure in heart. In one who is learning of Jesus, there will be manifest a growing distaste for careless manners, unseemly language, and coarse thought. When Christ abides in the heart, there will be purity and refinement of thought and manner.

But the words of Jesus, "Blessed are the pure in heart," have a deeper meaning--not merely pure in the sense in which the world understands purity, free from that which is sensual, pure from lust, but true in the hidden purposes and motives of the soul, free from pride and self-seeking, humble, unselfish, childlike."-Thoughts from the mount of blessings,EG White,p24,25

Good News = If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you-James 1:5









 

1st February 2017: My beloved Agcobile

Five years ago,your humour stole my heart.You had the most beautiful hair,you were altogether lovely.I felt peace in your presence.You turned out not only to be a friend, but a sister-a fellow heir.We'd do all the simple and beautiful things together: we'd go to prayer meetings together, have our meals,laugh,and I'd talk till you fell asleep.We'd spend endless hours singing and more.

You'd do my hair, call me whenever you had something better than the dining hall's food. I've watched you in pain-felt dazzled,more disappointed that I couldn't make the pain stop.Yet through all that,I still hear you laugh.I see you empathizing, loving, caring.Gracious,because of the grace that is sufficiently bestowed upon you,by our Father.

I miss being in your presence.I miss beholding your countenance.But I'm glad that I get to be tied to your heart and more than anything,I'm glad that you still remain my safe place.I pray that health will be a gift you get to enjoy;but nevertheless His will who knows and sees all.

I thank you for the friendship you've allowed me to enjoy. I love the fact that you live out the spirit of Christ.I pray that I too,may get to a place where my actions are louder than my words.

You are God's gift to me.I'm thankful for the laughter,for the prayers,sympathy.I'm thankful that you've allowed me to be myself,to be vulnerable and you've held my heart safely.I thank you for consistency:knowing I can count on your prayers,encouragement,and more.

May your dreams be entwined with God's
May your reach the fullness of stature in your walk with Christ
I pray that we may laugh again,eye beholding,
I am grateful that you are the person that you are-gentle,loving,and more
Hoping to babysit with you in the future


May you be better.May you be a true representation of your Maker.May you be a letter that sincerely presents him.

May He "teach you to number your days,so that you may apply your heart unto wisdom" (Psalm 90:12)

Precious One, we are thankful that you were born today !Siyagcoba.....siyakhula haha!

Aah Nkosazana,ndlalifa kaBawo <3!!!!