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21 " What a hope! What an anchor for the soul facing any storm! God reigns supreme, above all. He is in control of everything and nothing happens in this life without His knowledge and eternal purpose. That is dynamite right there. "
― Paddick Van Zyl ,
22 " When we commit each new day to God in prayer, asking for His provision, His will, Hisplan for us in order that His will may be done on earth in our lives as it is in heaven, thenwe start to begin our journey of ‘powerful prayer’. And we bring delight to the Fatherbecause we seek fellowship with Him and His will more than things and above our owndesires. "
― Paddick Van Zyl
23 " God’s plan for us is good, not evil. Well-being and not disaster. He hears us and listens to us when we call out to Him. "
24 " We can either go through a situation or grow through a situation, the choice is ours. Joseph is an excellent example to emulate (Genesis 37~50) "
25 " Joseph also had to learn to forgive. A very tough lesson indeed. His brothers treated him like an animal and sold him for gain. He was insulted and falsely accused in Egypt. Yet, he chose to forgive his accusers and God exalted him to a high position over his accusers. If he had held onto his hurts and offenses, he would not have been able to deliver the nation. Forgiveness always opened the door to God’s blessing and favor. Joseph was in a place (the pit) where he had to beg for bread but God promoted him to the top (the palace) to give bread unto those (his brothers) that came to beg from him. Had he not been tested and proven worthy by God for this new position, pride would have been his downfall. But God’s Spirit kept him humble and also pliable in the hands of God.Eight People, Eight Life Lessons - Paddick Van Zyl "
26 " There are many lessons and truths we may learn from the life of Stephen. The two most important ones probably are, in my estimation, the power of the gospel of Christ (being not ashamed to preach Jesus) and forgiveness, not just the forgiveness that God offers us but the forgiveness that Stephen was able to offer to his accusers and murderers and to even pray for them as he breathed his last. Jesus did the same. It is only when we are able to truly forgive that we are set free. That we are healed. That we are restored and made whole. "
27 " When we read about the events that occurred in the lives of those individuals that God raised up as leaders, we see a pattern emerging – that of character testing. Think of Joseph, King David, Daniel, Joshua, Elijah, Elisha, the disciples. They all had to go through some character training. At times in our life, we will be faced with and find ourselves in situations that we think we are unable to handle or situations that we have no natural talent for. We will be out of our depth. These situations are designed by God as character forming or character shaping events. They are essential to our growth and us accomplishing the will and plan of God for our lives. "
28 " There may be times of pain and regret and deep hurt in our lives. Often it takes a painful situation to motivate us back to where God wants us to be or intended us to be. Until some people will get up and remove the thorn from under their foot, that is causing utter discomfort, they will not change. No, God does not cause the pain or hurt or sickness or tragedy, but He may use it (allow it) to bring us to a place where we are focused on Him, where He has our attention and where He can minister to us by His Spirit, in our inner being. "
29 " This is the essence – allow God to change you. Present your body, your spirit, your soul, your all to Him to transform you. Not the world. Not other people. Let God do the transforming miracle in your life and see what happens. "
30 " What is the key to life? What will ensure good success? Living a God-centered and Holy Spirit led life. Simple. Uncomplicated "
31 " Prayer is different for each individual. Almost like a fingerprint that is unique to eachCommunion with God - Prayer In All Its Many Facets "
32 " David learned essential lessons in the shepherding years. Two of these lessons, whichwould prove invaluable later in his life, were: trusting God completely in all circumstancesand worshiping God ensures victory. Had he not been a lowly shepherd, he would not havebeen an anointed king "
― Paddick Van Zyl , God's King: Lessons From The Life and Times Of King David
33 " David had every right to be angry and take vengeance upon such a character as Nabal, who insulted him and his men, yet God had something different in mind. In Romans 12 verse 19 we read that it is God who will avenge, He will repay. It is not our job. And God knows exactly how to get through to people. God had a very specific purpose in this whole event – He was getting David ready to move into kingship and David had some character building left to do which he did by giving heed to Abigail’s words of wisdom. Abigail, in wisdom, asked for forgiveness from David for her husband’s foolish words but she also appealed to him to be gracious to her and her household while reminding him of what God had promised to David regarding his future as leader of Israel. God was busy softening David’s heart. This was a lesson in grace. David learned how to show the grace of God to Abigail.Eight People, Eight Life Lessons "
34 " What is often missed is the fact that after David was anointed by Samuel he did not ascendto the throne immediately. He went back to the sheep he so loved (1 Samuel 16:19). He didnot dress in kingly robes or changed his speech or anything. In fact nothing changed. Hewas simply anointed. Time elapsed. "
35 " Even though David was anointed of God, and a man after God's own heart, yet he mademistakes. He was not perfect. The anointing of God on his life did not make him 'faultless' orpure. He struggled with the same family issues we have today. As a father he wasconcerned about Absalom his son, who fled to Geshur for the killing of Amnon (2 Samuel132829). "
36 " David had every right to be angry and take vengeance upon such a character as Nabal, who insulted him and his men, yet God had something different in mind. In Romans 12 verse 19 we read that it is God who will avenge, He will repay. It is not our job. And God knows exactly how to get through to people. God had a very specific purpose in this whole event – He was getting David ready to move into kingship and David had some character building left to do which he did by giving heed to Abigail’s words of wisdom. Abigail, in wisdom, asked for forgiveness from David for her husband’s foolish words but she also appealed to him to be gracious to her and her household while reminding him of what God had promised to David regarding his future as leader of Israel. God was busy softening David’s hear. This was a lesson in grace. David learned how to show the grace of God to Abigail.Eight People, Eight Life Lessons "
37 " David had every right to be angry and take vengeance upon such a character as Nabal, who insulted him and his men, yet God had something different in mind. In Romans 12 verse 19 we read that it is God who will avenge, He will repay. It is not our job. And God knows exactly how to get through to people. God had a very specific purpose in this whole event – He was getting David ready to move into kingship and David had some character building left to do which he did by giving heed to Abigail’s words of wisdom. Abigail, in wisdom, asked for forgiveness from David for her husband’s foolish words but she also appealed to him to be gracious to her and her household while reminding him of what God had promised to David regarding his future as leader of Israel. God was busy softening David’s hear. This was a lesson in grace. David learned how to show the grace of God to Abigail. "
38 " Regret is a slow and silent killer, a cancer of the soul "
39 " That God is a “Prayer-hearing God” is plain to see through Scripture, especially in the Psalms. King David will surely attest to this fact. God is eager to hear and answer the prayers and petitions of His covenant children and to forgive transgressions. King David is eager to announce this fact when he wrote in Psalm 65 verse 2 and 3: O You who hear prayer, To You all mankind comes. 3 Wickedness and guilt prevail against me; Yet as for our transgressions, You forgive them [removing them from Your sight]. (AMP). "
40 " Don't wait for someone to become a memory before you love them "