Restoration Ministries

Every so often, we allow people to hurt us, to form a negative opinion about us and we allow that to affect us in a very powerful way. You shouldn't. Don't become the opinion, or the result of what happened to you in your past. Rise above that. For this reason only, must I share the lyrics of a song, that has the ability to change your destiny. Don’t let them take the smile of your face U know who u r That’s all u need Don’t let them know they’ve hurt u somehow U wanna make them see They can’t set u free It’s funny how things happen all at once How it sometimes let’s u down Feel u fight the battles on u’r own U should know u’r not alone Don’t let them take the smile of your face U know who u r That’s all u need Don’t let them know they’ve hurt u somehow U wanna make them see They can’t set u free You keep on turning from the light within There is where u should begin Sometimes love is in the spaces inbetween Funny how the obvious cannot be seen I...

Do I not clothe the lily of the valley? Luke 12:28 If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith! Do I not clothe the lily of the valley? Don’t you get it? Why do we still worry about our safety? Or the car payment which is due the end of the month? Why do we still worry about the end of the month ? Why on earth are we still concerned about the last bread in the bin... When we have a Father who is the ruler of Heaven and Earth? Who promised to dress us, cover, hide, defend and protect us? He, who provides our clothing, our food and bestows us with His mercy and grace? When we have the Book full of answers? Is it that maybe that we don’t meditate on the word? That maybe we don’t really believe His promises because we ourselves make empty promises? Is it that we still find ourselves with a ‘beggars-mentality”? Clothe also means; provisi...

Up To The Mountain Abba, often I make the journey up to the mountain only because You asked me to Up over the clouds to where the sky is blue so that I can see all around me Everywhere So many fears troubles my soul I cannot see Sometimes I feel like I've never been nothing but tired Sometimes I lay down no more can I do but then I go on again because You asked me to Some days I look down afraid that I will fall, that I might fail You... and though the sun still shines I see nothing at all Then I hear Your sweet voice, “Beloved, come and let go” Telling me softly You love me so... My Peaceful Valley Just over the mountain A Place, few come to know Sooner or later I will go again where Your Peace will surround me

Let’s go a little deeper today ... There are a couple of reasons why we are overweight. It might be because of a medical problem – which is in the lesser. It might be purely because we over indulge and really just make pigs of ourselves... But, MOST of the time, from my experience in dealing with women, it is because we have an issue or problem or a hurt that we have not dealt with, or do not know how to deal with. This might be an unsolved issue that occurred in your past , and/or you are currently in a situation where something is uncomfortable or hurtful. In order for you to lose weight, and just be free from unhappiness or from carrying that heavy burden, you need to identify what it is that ‘triggers’ you to eat - (I am not talking about those who needs to lose 2 or 3kg). I am also not at all saying that those who are overweight HAVE an unsolved issue or hurt . But I know for a fact, that food is rarely the problem. I am suggesting that you take a close look into ...

I was confronted with this question and my first reaction was to say 100%. Because I love the Lord with my whole heart eversince I gave my heart to Jesus in 2003. I never stopped loving Him. On the contrary. I have asked a couple of people the same question and by their immediate responses, I realised most of them never 'considered' the question. They reacted on their first impulse, without ... soul-searching... How faithful are you to God? You have faith. Faith in God. Faith in His Promises. His miracles. But, how faithful are you to God? When I really looked into my heart, like really looking , I discovered that I was not as faithful as I make myself out to be. As I tell myself. As I make others belief. I haven't always told the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. There were times that I've bend the rules, in order for things to suit me.. I have compromised. I have neglected. I have been unfaithful to the One I care about the mos...

My Dear Jesus How magnificent it is indeed to be able to stand on the mountain top for a change, and see the view from Your eyes. It is as clear and comprehensible just as You have promised me it would be. You have been so patient with me. Teaching me how to climb my mountains. Carefully instructing me how to use the tools You have provided for me for every situation… When I was too tired to go further, You, ever so patiently waited for me to catch my breath. Lovingly nudging me to go on, to climb higher. Thank You Lord for teaching me to look at it from various angles. Your angles. I needed just that. I just wish I had the courage - must sooner, than I did, to make the journey. Things would have been much easier. I love Your view Lord. It’s much nicer than mine. Bearable, reachable, graspable. Your Eyes see differently than mine. Teach me Jesus to see it through Your Eyes. To see more. To See the unseen. Your Secret Place. "as the mountains lie around Jeru...

Good Night God I am sure you missed me talking to You today. Father I am so sorry that only now, I give You my my individed attention. I missed You. I really missed Your voice today. Have You been waiting for me? Were You looking out for me Lord? Lord, what did You do today? What happened in heaven today. How many celebrations have You had today? I bet You had quite a few - did the angels have fun with You dancing and singing over all the newborn christians? Wow! Lord Your parties must have the biggest fireworks show ever!! Filled with laughter and dancing, music and clapping and Lord, just happiness. I would love to experience it one day Lord. Will You invite me, soon? I would love to join in the fun ... Why do I sense a bit of sadness Lord.... Abba? did someone hurt You today? Did anyone break Your heart all over again? Will You please tell me if someone did? I want to be there for You too... you can cry on my shoulder too Lord. I'll understand - I know the pain of an achin...