OH !! OCEAN OF SAND

there is no word to discribe it,

gasping for air, gasping for air,

feels like I am drowning,

drowning in my own dispare

what have I done, what have i done,

oh no i have done it again

,so near yet so far, oh my!! oh my !!

why didnt i see this end.

water, water , water

i see a spring, oh water,

dellusional, oh no!!!

it turned to sand again.

oh desert, oh desert

oh ocean of sand,

oh swallow me and my dispare,

oh hide my grief if you can.

Latest Addition the MAGAGULA FAMILY

I am so happy to let you know that my little bro Bongani is a DADDY, yes you heard me he is a father. I am so proud of him and Joanna. I pray that she grows up good and strong. Congradulations I am so happy for you guys. I pray for your happiness. and that God protect you and the little one.

Seventh-day Adventist 28 Fundamental Beliefs Seventh-day Adventists accept the Bible as their only creed and hold certain fundamental beliefs to be the teaching of the Holy Scriptures. These 28 fundamental beliefs constitute the church’s understanding and expression of the teaching of the scripture. Today’s belief number ten, is “The Experience of Salvation.” In infinite love and mercy God made Christ, who knew no sin, to be sin for us, so that in Him we might be made the righteousness of God. Led by the Holy Spirit we sense our need, acknowledge our sinfulness, repent of our transgressions, and exercise faith in Jesus as Lord and Christ, as Substitute and Example. This faith which receives salvation comes through the divine power of the Word and is the gift of God’s grace. Through Christ we are justified, adopted as God’s sons and daughters, and delivered from the lordship of sin. Through the Spirit we are born again and sanctified; the Spirit renews our minds, writes God’s law of love in our hearts, and we are given the power to live a holy life. Abiding in Him we become partakers of the divine nature and have the assurance of salvation now and in the judgment.Supporting scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; John 3:16; Galatians 1:4; 4:4-7; Titus 3:3-7; John 16:8; Galatians 3:13,14; 1 Peter 2:21,22; Romans 10:17; Luke 17:5; Mark 9:23,24; Ephesians 2:5-10; Romans 3:21-26; Colossians 1:13,14; Romans 8:14-17; Galatians 3:26; John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; Romans 12:2; Hebrews 8: 7-12; Ezekiel 36:25-27; 2 Peter 1:3,4; Romans 8:1-4; and Romans 5:6-10.

WISE WORDS, from a someone dear to me, Sandra Mnkandla.

Psalms 37:9 and Jeremiah 49:11

There are times when it appears as though you are holding onto the wrong thing. You ask yourself a million questions that you can not seem to find answers for because nothing seems to make sense. You question your sanity because every time when you fully trust in God, you get the most of life’s disappointments, when you look up to him in total faith it appears as though he turns his head away form you and his ears are closed to your cries. You claim all the promises but they hardly ever come through for you but for they that do not believe in him, the pour like running water form a tap. The harder you claim the more they are blessed and the less you see any progress in your own life. You take time to worship God and thank him for being you but all you ever get in return is heartache and pain. When you look at all this you then ask but why do I trust so much in God? all he has ever done is disappoint me, get my hopes high and drop me like a worthless piece of property living me to shatter to pieces, there after he says come and I will mend your broken spirits. It is almost like he enjoys seeing me down and finds pleasure in mending me. Just when the job is about done he drops me again. I must be insane! He says ask and it shall be given thee. How many times shall I continue to ask and it not be given to me? I ask for prosperity but none do I get, I ask for knowledge and wisdom because he says let him who desires knowledge ask of him but none do I get, my performance at school is pathetic to say the list. Those who do not devote their time to him are very bright. He says come let us reason together though your sins be as red as scarlet they shall be as white as snow but I feel more sick of sin every time. He says carry my yoke for it is light but wait a minute it is heavier than the one I had. I ask for a life partner and all I seem to be getting are disappointments, I ask for financial break through and all I see is debt in my life. Does this sound familiar to you? I mean does any of this apply to your life. I know some of them apply to mine. Well if it does let me take this time to enlighten you on one of two things that you seem to have forgotten, when you are at your lowest that is when you are at your pick in your spiritual life because you are at break point that is when you experience the truth in what God went through for you and me and then you appreciate cause he says they have persecuted me and they will do the same to you never think any less will happen to you. this road you walk on his not easy but you have to walk it all the same he says I am there to help you when you need me to carry you through even though at times you forget me I forget you not. You are not insane and the Lord has not closed any doors on you. Endure a little longer and it shall be over soon. Point of reality the road has never been easy and it shall not be any lighter because you are walking it. If Jesus was persecuted what more worse you who chooses to follow in his foot steps. Bare in mind you are not him but you desire to be like him so it is a much harder task cause you are denying who you are and adorning yourself with another’s personality. Self will always want to rise but you have to deny and suppress it and all God to rise. When Paul said it is not I that lives but Christ that lives in me he meant a lot more than you think he did. When you come out victorious of the battle that we all have to fight against self then you will understand what he meant. That is why we need him to help us through this cause on our own we can not make it. The devil will always make it appear as though you are not prospering so that you forsake God and follow him. The more that follow after him the better it is for him cause then he perishes with many more. God is not man that he should lie or change his mind. One other thing we aught to remember is that Gods timing is perfect not a min too early and none too late, he is always on time to manifest his power and authority in your life. Do not weary to ask be patient upon him. I mean the devil will give you what appears to be gold from afar and once in your hands you realize it is just but dust. When it is God now it humanly appears to be dust but it is gold in his hands and in your hands. Seek first the kingdom of God and all these things shall be magnetized unto you. Psalms 37:9 says evil doers will be cut off. The ultimate goal is not to be too comfortable on this earth but to strive for eternity. To know that you are on a journey and were you currently are is a resting place and not the final destination. You are on a rest and not at the end of the road you need to continue soon so that you get there on time and not be left behind by the rest of the crew. All that glitters is not gold true that true that the devil will do all in his power to make it appear as though it is what it is not. All that happens has a purpose and a reason. When God answers your prayer he wants to increase your faith, when he delays he wants to teach you the lesson of patience, when he does not answer the way you wanted him to well he has a better plan for you. When it comes to God it is not just about faith but faith with works. Taking him to the point were he is God in your life and not just a God that you talk about but one that you know and are living in and through. When you talk of God you are removing all boundaries and limitations and allowing him to work to will in your life. He says try me and see if I will not bless you, see if I will not pour abundant blessings upon thee, see if I will not open closed doors. Do not tire and do not feel sorry for God. Tell him what you want, have faith and let him be God in your life and do what he does best. He says he has plans for you plans to prosper you and not to hinder you. He does not say you have plans for me. Let his plans prevail and you will be surprised at what you will achieve. Some of us are in jobs that are not ours because it was our plans and not Gods plans, we are in financial misfortunes because it was our plans that prevailed and not Gods plan for us. We are in spiritual shock because it was our plans and not Gods plans that took the first initiative. We are in miserable marriages and relationships because it was our plans and not Gods plans that prevailed. For as long as it is your plan then happiness will appear unattainable. Let go and let God. Who do you call? Who is there to listen? Gods desire has always been to give you eternity plus satisfaction in this life it has never been to see you miserable. Allow him that chance to be God and all else will sort itself out. Destined For Greatness!!!!!!!!! Even So Come Lord Jesus!!!!!!

BOOK REVIEW

Life in the Spirit

Introduction

The greatest need of the church today is for a genuine spiritual revival and reformation. This is what true Christians have been praying for through the years - in the family circle, alone in the closet, and with the church body on Sabbath. There is a deep sense of inadequacy when we sit in a home giving a Bible study or stand before an audience where hundreds need to make a decision for Christ. We know that there is no human way to win a soul or convict of Truth. Only the Holy Spirit can really soften hearts for acceptance and stir the soul with conviction. So we pray as we reach out with weak faltering words that the power of God will break forth in that moment of sharing. Sometimes, of course, we see the answer to those prayers. People are converted, the sick are raised up, and decisions are made for baptism. But why don't we see it more often? Is this on-again, off-again witness of the Holy Spirit everything we can expect from God? Why doesn't it happen every time we pray and claim the promises? There are special seasons when our hearts burn within us, and we leave a prayer meeting rejoicing over the refreshing ministry of the Spirit. But how did God feel about that meeting? Was He able to accomplish His perfect will in that service? When the fullness of God's power is revealed no one will go out to talk about it in tame, lifeless tones. Like a fire from heaven the Spirit will flash and illuminate from heart to heart until the earth itself will be lighted with the glory of it. But why are we still waiting for the fulfillment of the promised Spirit in all its Pentecostal power? Probably not one knowledgeable Christian will contend that the fullness of that promise has been realized today. This is not to say that there have not been exciting glimpses and momentary revelations of that blessing which will bring all other blessing in its train. But hungry, longing Christians everywhere concede that we have only scratched the surface of God's promises. In fact, there is a general consensus that the church is standing on the threshold of its most unique, predestined mission. The "latter rain" of the Spirit is to provide an explosive entry into the final harvesting phase of the everlasting gospel. And if the exact time of that visitation is not known, there are scores of texts depicting the spiritual consequences of such a breakthrough. Many believe that the "times of refreshing" have arrived already and that our own lack of faith and preparation has held back the baptism of the Holy Spirit in its final manifestation. When we read the scriptural promises of God's willingness to work through His committed people there seems to be no doubt that the fault lies with us and not with Him. The inspired description of our assigned role under the Holy Spirit leaves us almost breathless. Words and phrases are used which seem utterly fanatical and super-exaggerated. Our minds are boggled by the incredible scope of the promises which apply to the people of God right now. We blink our eyes and think there must be a mistake, or else there has to be some secret meaning or hidden reservation in the words. Again and again the Bible uses superlative expressions in defining the victorious experience of believers. God does not say that we can be conquerors; He says we can be "more than conquerors." He doesn't merely say we can be saved, but rather "saved to the uttermost." He will not just cause us to triumph, but "always to triumph." Do those words truly mean what they say? I submit to you that God does not multiply euphonic phrases in order to make an impression. There is built-in, self-fulfilling power in every single promise of the Bible. No matter how extreme the text may sound to our ears, whatever is promised shall be precisely fulfilled as soon as we believe. No matter how impossible it may seem to be, we can believe because God says it. Consider the extravagant nature of the promise in 2 Peter 1:3, 4. "According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness." Please notice, first of all, that "divine power" is referring to the Holy Spirit. He has already been sent to continue the work Jesus did while here on the earth. The text does not say that the power "will give," but "hath given" already. We do not need to look for some possible future supply of power. It is ours now for the asking and claiming. We simply need to possess our possessions! But what has that divine power of the Holy Spirit already made available to us? The text says, "All things that pertain unto life and godliness." Doesn't that stagger your mind? It is like a blank check on the bank of heaven, isn't it? It is not for material things like houses, cars, and lands, but it absolutely includes anything and everything you might need to live a godly life. Have you longed for victory over sin, for sanctification, holiness, Christ likeness, purity, and perfection of character? It is included in the "all things" of this verse. And don't try to reason away the words and make them say something besides what they say.

by Joe CrewsCopyright © 1991

I recommend that you read this book you can get it on the Amazing Facts website the link is on the left under What I believe