What if my purpose was like a toilet paper?

All of us use toilet paper, well maybe not all of us all the time but we know what the purpose of toilet paper is. 

I'm sure if you had to choose, you would never choose to be a toilet paper roll.

Sometimes our purpose in life is not something others would admire us for. Sometimes our purpose is not something we want to do or be. 

Forget about yourself. Think about each person you help and make their life easier even with no thought about you. Who sits and reminisce about how great that toilet paper is and how it is changing your life? We just go about doing our business and using the paper all the time. Even shouting others who doesn't put a new one in after they finished it. 

No matter how insignificant you think you are or your purpose is... In the sight of GOD there is no such thing as insignificant. The smallest creation has significance. 

All you and I need to do daily is to be of service..wherever we may find ourselves. 

'If you want to be great in God's Kingdom you must be a servant of all.'

Jesus reminded them that they cannot do that, instead, “whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be your slave.” Matthew 20:26-27 

You are not trapped, it's just a droplet.

This is a Woodlouse, here it is in a tiny drop of water, yes a droplet. This droplet has this Woodlouse totally immobilized. It is alive but live as if it is dead, because it might feel trapped. I say might feel because I have no idea what it feels or if it can feel. 

This reminds me of how some of us live our lives. We are surrounded with a droplet of water, and we live as if we are dead. We are completely immobilized. 

It is just a drop of water. It won't last for long. This too shall pass like everything else, it came to pass. 

Start moving, move with GOD. In HIM we live and move and have our being.

Live your life to the full, full of beauty. Today might be your last. 

'I (JESUS) came that they may have life and have it abundantly.' NIV

Growth comes from GOD

Growth comes from GOD. No matter how much you do for your child, you can never make your child grow

Our plants died, but we didn't throw it away. When Spring arrived it started to get green. It had no help from us. 

We do the best for our children... But GOD makes us grow. 

1 Corinthians 3:5-7
Servants through whom you believed, as the Lord assigned to each. I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth.

First March As A Brigade

Today the 27th of July 2024, we had our first March in our community, Eldorado Park, Ext 6. There was great excitement in the air as we walked around.

We are a new Brigade with only a few children. We learn GOD'S word, values, principles and skills each week when we gather the children in the area.

This morning as we walked, I was inspired by the thought that these children will bring about transformation in this community. They will be the leaders who know who they are and what they want in life. They will be part of the people who builds this community. 

They will not be addicted to substance. They will not be criminals. They will be responsible citizens. They will be our caretakers. They will lead us in paths of righteousness. 

We are grateful to be part of such a beautiful future... Thank YOU FATHER. 

Tiny Investments, Huge Rewards!

  Tiny Investments, Huge Rewards

 

What if I told you that making tiny investments can bring you huge returns? Would you be interested?

Yes, you would be interested! Making small connections with your child may seem meaningless to many people, but it is tiny investments which will give you huge rewards in the future.

 Imagine talking with someone and the person does not acknowledge you in any way, not even a glance. You wonder if the person can actually hear you. How does it feel when you think someone is ignoring you or does not want to acknowledge you? Most of us don’t like it, yet we do it to others all the time. The worst is that we are doing it to our children.

Most children feels rejected, unwanted, unworthy and under valued. This is not because they are, it is because most of the time or sometimes, we as their parents do not notice them. We do not acknowledge them. Many times children only get negative attention. This is when they do or say things that are unacceptable. The sad part is, we don’t even realize that we are doing it. We are so caught up in our technology that we don’t engage with our children. The irony is that our children does what we teach them to do. When they do it with us, we want to go ballistic. Many times we are not aware of the tiny investments we can make in order for us to receive huge positive returns. 

If you want your child to take note of you, then teach your child how to take note. Look into your child’s eyes when you talk with your child. If your child enters the room, be happy to see your child. May your face light up. Be genuinely interested in what he or she has to say or do. Engage with your child. Did you know, for a child to feel loved, there must be a connection. One of the easiest ways for me, to connect with children, are with my eyes. Look in your child’s eyes when he or she speaks. Put down your digital device. Be present. Ask questions. Listen intently. Be there for your child. It does not cost you anything. Years from now you will be grateful you made these tiny investments which are giving you huge returns. 

Play! Understand that rules are important! Enjoy playing with your child.

Play with your child and connect with your child while having fun! Rules are important as we have fun!

Play and have fun with your child.

Play with your child and have fun!