Pearls of Delight

The story of queen Esther - the Jew turned Queen of Persia, is one I have always found quite remarkable (you would find the story in the bible book of Esther). Throughout the whole reality-TV-type drama, (the first scene with the gals all lined up hoping to be selected queen, an ancient episode of The Bachelor, perhaps?), Queen Esther remained focused and clear.   Theres certainly a lot we can learn from her that will guide us as we navigate our own life circumstances, whether dire or humdrum. Following are some helpful lessons we can glean from Esther’s life.     Remember God is God and you are not.   When stuck in the muck of less-than-lovely circumstances, our first — and sometimes only — aim is to get ourselves out, and fast. With this line of thinking permeating our action plans, we can readily forget that we are not the ones in charge. Without a proper perspective, we face frustration. We try our level best to modify the circumstances, but we c...

  But he answered me, “My grace is always more than enough for you, and my power finds its full expression through your weakness.” So I will celebrate my weaknesses, for when I’m weak I sense more deeply the mighty power of Christ living in me. So I’m not defeated by my weakness, but delighted! For when I feel my weakness and endure mistreatment—when I’m surrounded with troubles on every side and face persecution because of my love for Christ—I am made yet stronger. For my weakness becomes a portal to God’s power. 2 Corinthians 12:9‭-‬10 TPT There are times I have wondered where God is, though I hear his words reassuring,..." I am here with you", "I will never leave you nor forsake you...", but I still think, how can you say you are here yet the storm is so fierce? You made the seas and the oceans, they run to obey your commands, yet the same is raging fiercely against yours, against the world you created. We believe storms shouldnt dare to rage where the Lord is...

    Your Identity is everything! Believe who God says you are                         - RIO A new year is upon us again!  Happy New year!  Its always good to usher in the new, because it heralds beginnings, fresh starts, renewal of hope, change and sometimes, it can kickstart a time of preparation for things to come... I didnt start the year thinking about this subject, but each time I sat down to write, I have found myself creating posts about IDENTITY. I sense God is laying emphasis on the issue of our identity as we step into this year. We do not know what the year holds but knowing our place in the heart of God will be the compass we'd need to navigate through the year. It is important to know what God says about you, how he sees you, where you are positioned in Christ Jesus.  The song writer Sinach says...'I know who God says I am, where he says I'm at, I know who I am'.  It is not enough thou...