Justified With Purpose

  We live in a world whereby there is co-existence with each other; therefore building healthy relationships around us is of great importance. So how can we describe a healthy relationship? What exactly does it entail? Well…it consists of the following guidelines: good communication, mutual respect, trust, honesty, understanding and care . Let’s look at each characteristic in more detail! Good Communication - Communication is extremely crucial in any type of relationship. You need to make sure that you are clear with the information conveyed to the other person and they have understood exactly what you want them to or mean. However, communication is two-way, share ideas and opinions with one another. It is also good to ask questions for clarity. And remember to practice patience and self-control of your emotions in order to come to a satisfactory understanding on both sides. Mutual Respect – This means valuing each other’s feelings and needs. It’s also appreciating the fact that ...

At some point in life, we have all faced challenges or obstacles and for some we have succeeded in overcoming the difficulties that come along our way, but other times we are unable to get the desired results we want and this is what we call failure.  Failure entails being unable to achieve set goals, when things don’t go according to your plans or when we make mistakes and bad decisions. It is normal to feel disappointed or discouraged when you fail, which is an even more reason to learn how to cope with the negative outcomes; as the feelings associated with failure may limit your success in moving forward and learning from the experience. So how do you cope with failure? Let’s take a look at the following guidelines: Allow yourself to go through the emotions - it’s ok to feel bad, upset or angry with the undesired results, so give yourself the time to feel the emotions. Accept the responsibility of the failure - be aware of where you went wrong. This is highly important so that ...

  Are you ready to start living according to the Word that God has spoken over your life? If you look into yourself, everything is available to you - instructions, teachings and assignments that were given to you by the Holy Spirit or through the Word of God. All you have to do is act on it in Faith. Being a Christian requires you to listen and pay close attention like a student learning something new for the first time. Be alert and write down what the Holy Spirit is revealing to you, avoiding distractions so that you don’t miss out on what is being downloaded into your spirit. Distractions can be the things around us, for example, watching your favourite movie during the time that you had dedicated for prayer. When you have set aside time for the things of God, make sure your heart, soul and mind are fully engaged. Be watchful for an open door or opportunity to exercise what God has placed in your heart and get ready for the next level in your walk with Christ! This journey is a...

Peace and faith go hand in hand and are seeds sown in you. Peace is also the harmony of body, mind and spirit trusting in the power and grace of God. However, it needs to be watered in order to grow and bear fruit. Let’s look at what the scripture says about peace: Philippians 4:7 says And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guide your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5: 23 says May the God himself, God of peace sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, body and soul be kept blameless in the coming of our Lord Jesus. According to the above Scriptures; Peace is also accepting, understanding and believing that it is in you through our Lord Jesus. The day you received Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour you received peace. Peace is what God gave you in a Divine Exchange when He sacrificed His Son on the cross. You may have faced many challenges in life or might be in a difficult situation now and asking where is the peace? As m...

Have you ever wondered who you are? Why are you here on earth at this particular moment in time? All these life questions that seem to always go unanswered, well guess what? There is an answer! You are a beautiful child of God, created to fulfil His purpose. You can live a life of fulfilment and experience love, happiness, joy, care, mercy, forgiveness and compassion. All you have to do is get to know the One who created you with love, passion and wisdom. So you might be wondering, how do l get to know the One who created me? Let’s look at some points to get you started!  The first place to start is reading the BIBLE as it takes us through from the beginning of all creation, giving us insight of who God is and who you are as His child. It is a manual book that guides us in our day to day living. So spend time in the Word of God and ask Him to reveal Himself to you.  As you read God’s Word, also memorize the scriptures so that you can apply them to the situations you might be faci...