What is the poverty of the mind?

If you work hard at what you do, great abundance will come to you. But merely talking about getting rich while living to only pursue your pleasures brings you face-to-face with poverty.
Proverbs 14:23 TPT

Most people grew up in families where they were poor, but that did not stop them to being successful. I have learnt that poverty of the mind is more dangerous because you cannot see a way out and you feel stuck. While ordinary poverty is a temporary state of lack that can be overcome by focusing on succeeding and finding solutions.

that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. Matthew 5:45 KJV. God gives us all equal opportunities and he does not decide for us what we should do with the time given. The choices we make determine how our time is used. Going back to poverty mindset, when you begin to see yourself entitled to things you did not work for. Ask yourself what makes you entitled? People when they begin to think that other people have money therefore they must give them things or government must support them, with their children. Those are signs of poverty of the mind.

And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey. And so he that had received five talents came and brought other five talents, saying, Lord, thou deliveredst unto me five talents: behold, I have gained beside them five talents more. His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed: and I was afraid, and went and hid thy talent in the earth: lo, there thou hast that is thine. His Lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed: Matthew 25:15‭, ‬20‭-‬21‭, ‬24‭-‬26 KJV. When in poverty you always desire to get out of the situation. I have seen rich people loose it all and stay on the streets but bounce back and become more richer. Poverty in their life was a temporary state because they still had the abilities and talents to rise again.

Poverty of the mind is the ‘poor me’ state of mind we see in the man given one talent. When his Lord came, he had all excuses why he did nothing with what was given to him. Poverty of the mind always makes you a victim and makes you a beggar. You can’t think beyond your circumstances. Someone might say, let’s go and sell atchaar or drinks and you will say I am not good at selling and someone say let’s go and wash cars and answer will be I can’t work with water the mind always has an excuses. I can’t clean houses because I have a degree. This mindset is too dangerous and lead to depression, suicide and disgruntlement. Think of a father who go on TV and fight with a woman for a child grant, where is the dignity, pride and desire to be a provider. The mind tells you that you are entitled and in the process you loose self respect, dignity, self love and pride.

I pray that as children of God we don’t fall into a trap of the poverty of the mindset where we can not be able to help each other because we see ourselves as the ones who need help more. I pray we see ourselves as God sees us and if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.Romans 8:17 KJV.

Lots of love

S.C

Is worry sickness or unbelief?

“This is why I tell you to never be worried about your life, for all that you need will be provided, such as food, water, clothing—everything your body needs. Isn’t there more to your life than a meal? Isn’t your body more than clothing?
Matthew 6:25 TPT

I ask myself as a believer of the word of God, why am I selective in what I believe? God said I should not worry but that is exactly what I do day and night, is it because I don’t trust him? “So then, forsake your worries! Why would you say, ‘What will we eat?’ or ‘What will we drink?’ or ‘What will we wear?’ For that is what the unbelievers chase after. Doesn’t your heavenly Father already know the things your bodies require? Matthew 6:31‭-‬32 TPT. This is me and probably you👇

I couldn’t sleep worried
Woke up worried
Walked like a zombie worried
Ate food but couldn’t taste or smell worried.
Every unoccupied minute, I get worried.
Why am I so worried, does getting worried solve my problems?

I worry about what others think
I worry about things that will never happen
I worry about my children and family I worry about what others say about ME
I worry about what will I wear
I worry about what will I eat
I worry about finances
I worry about God hearing my prayers
Why worry, does it change my situation?

I suffer stress and anxiety from worrying
I suffer hypertension from worrying
I suffer depression from worrying
I suffer diabetes from worrying I suffer panic attacks from worrying
I suffer various diseases from worrying
Do I need to suffer so much?

Lord today I declare and decree that I am free from worry, I choose freedom, happiness,contentment, abundance and life.I Refuse to worry about tomorrow, but deal with each challenge that comes MY way, one day at a time. Tomorrow will take care of itself.”Matthew 6:34 TPT when my mind begin to idle to worry mode, I will distract it by singing praises and declaring that you Lord have already taken care of that.

Lots of love

S.C

Emptied to be filled…

I just want to obey all you ask of me. So teach me, Lord, for you are my God. Your gracious Spirit is all I need, so lead me on good paths that are pleasing to you, my one and only God!
Psalms 143:10 TPT

When you have an experience of being led by Holy Spirit and you know what it was like… You thirst and hunger for Him everyday and life becomes meaningless without him. I was Hot for Christ and I went and joined people who I perceived Hotter than me for Christ . I found myself losing my first love and feeling empty. I left the place after three years and came back home doubting so many things and since I was hiding my emptiness no one could help. I was dying spiritually, emotionally, physically and financially. I was bitter, angry and etc Let me share with you the experiences I had when I was walking in Glory

One day I was called to minister in this church and as I was to pray for people. I did not touch them, by just looking at them they would fall in Glory wish also was to my amazement. The other day in service as we prayed, God spoke to me that I should tell the gentlemen in front of me, he will have a baby next year this time. I told him after service he cried like a baby and I didn’t know they we trying and have gone to different doctors for a baby. He got his baby at the exact time. When you think God has stopped working miracles think again

One day I was called to minister somewhere far from my home. I did not have money but I said God will provide. I stopped at a petrol station to fill up and I had R200, I prayed the petrol will last me to the place. A person I met long time ago, just appeared from nowhere as I was saying to the petrol attendant R200 please he said fill it up please. I looked at him as though it was a joke, we greeted each other as he was about to leave he took out R5000 and gave me and said I can see your tyres are worn out. I was left in awe and at the church where I ministered they gave me a thank you but God had already provided. God is a Supernatural Provider, I think we limit Him.

Now you will understand why I called the place I was in the ‘wilderness‘. Life became dry and I was feeling empty inside. I never understood why God left me. Sometimes as Christians we don’t appreciate what we have or where we are and we always look for more. I learned to be still and content allowing myself to be led. I will share with you other testimony I have of the Living God before wilderness and what I see now is beyond and above the before.

I hope you renew you journey with the Holy Spirit and come back Home.

Lots of love

S.C

Fitting the missing piece

You are so intimately aware of me, Lord. You read my heart like an open book and you know all the words I’m about to speak before I even start a sentence! You know every step I will take before my journey even begins.
Psalms 139:3‭-‬4 TPT

I want to say, even strong Christians face life challenges. In my journey with Christ, I got relaxed and because life was good I took everything for granted. When I was going through tough times, I went back to God but I missed him and felt alone. I became depressed and felt a deep void that could not be filled. I was given prescription after prescription to numb the pain but the more I was taking medication the more I felt like I was losing the reality of who I was.

When Holy Spirit was walking me back to my first love Jesus Christ. Everything became clear. I loved God but I did not give him my all. What do I mean? I mean when you have not come to a point where you say I am nothing without him you have not given him your all.

When life is great, you can’t let his will be everything and let your will be broken so that his will becomes a driving force in your life. I had to come to a place where I say everything I have is yours and if you take it it’s fine.

Now I am content and at peace, knowing and understanding that I surrendered to someone who knows my end from my beginning. I have lost things and people who I thought were my life but have gained peace, love, humility and faith that moves mountains. ‘I know my redeemer lives’

For my sanity and my health, I have completley surrendered my life to God. I wish I knew this before, that when you give him control life becomes so beautiful, easy and joyful. I wake up daily to make God the center of my life. I ask ‘Holy Spirit how would you love our day to be like?’ and he leads me, teach me and guide me to the most fulfilling time.

Lots of love

S.C

Learning to trust…

Trust in the LORD with all your heart; don’t rely on your own intelligence.
Proverbs 3:5 CEB

I leaned on my intelligence, family and friends and I realised I needed more… When you go through depression nothing makes sense since the pain is too deep. You can try numbing it, with various things but it stays there. Some of us we have learned to hide our pain so that we cannot be judged or become vulnerable and it won’t be easy for someone to see or help. I understand when someone commit suicide and people get surprized that they did not see it coming.

I went back to my creator who has a manual for my life. I spent hours reading about my relationship with the Holy Spirit and He started showing me how much God loves ME. I began to see my worth, it was like I was reborn again. Scriptures that I knew, began to have a different meaning and I understood them better.

Holy Spirit is very gentle when teaching you to live a fruitful life again. He will not judge you as the world would.I learned to appreciate my self and love again. Loving God first then family and friends with all their faults.

Daily I allow myself to be led by the Holy Spirit and the first person to notice that I was having peace and laughing again was my partner. I am now learning not to worry about anything, my faith is in another level. I love the place I am in, I would say to someone who has lost hope and is in the deep dark place “Its not your fault, even the greatest people in the world they go through this phase, seek help it is not the sign of weakness” I sought help from the most reliable person, God and as always He never disappoint.

I am free from poisonous thoughts and every day is a blessing. I will share with you the mystery of finding myself Loved beyond comprehension.

Lots of Love

S.C

Slowly learning to walk again

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
Romans 8:37

I was constantly tired and sleepy, always feeling guilty about decisions I have made. Wanting people to blame, very sensitive to what people say and do. I would draw conclusions from few statements people utter and what was worse was picking negative comments from everythin

I was a victim and everything was about me. I had to defend myself or protect myself because I was in a fight within myself and was my worst enemy. My prayer life was next to zero, the bible was not my friend. Until…

I was so much in pain and could not even walk, my husband took me to the doctor who told me. I need to do knee replacement soon, my medical aid could not cover that. In pain, depressed, asking God to take ME to a better place*And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Revelation 21:4 KJV*

Holy Spirit started showing LOVE and that this scripture is not heavenly thing but the finished work of Christ. He led me back to my first love Jesus Christ. It was like a new lease in life. I started walking and waking up with enthusiasm. I now listen to others without judgement but it’s a journey. I now know that not everyone is against me but I was the one that needed help. I wake up every day to spend time with my friend and helper the Holy Spirit. We have great conversations and when I mess up like speaking negative about someone or thinking hurtful things, He rebukes me immediately and I repent.

I am grateful to the finished work of Christ and for him leaving us with the comforter. We never alone

Lots of Love

S.C

My silence journey

And I will ask the Father, and He will give you another Helper (Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor—Counselor, Strengthener, Standby), to be with you forever—
Jhn 14:16 AMP

Firstly I apologize for leaving my readers without saying goodbye or pause. Apologies

When you lose something dear to you like your job or tittle. Your life comes to a standstill because you have invested everything in making your job or your tittle the best. This is what I experienced and I isolated myself from the world because in my mind I had nothing to offer.

I was constantly tired, alone and spent much time in self pity. I was not good company because I was negative and angry.

To anyone who is going through a tough time just allow yourself to go through the journey knowing that there is bouncing back. God will not allow you to go deeper than you can take.

Once I had reached my deepest, God’s hand lifted me up. I went back to my bible and Holy Spirit probed me to learn and understand him. Jesus Christ promised “Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.”
John 14:17 KJV

The Holy Spirit stirred in my the hunger to know him, spend time with him and I am now feeling free and will be sharing with you my journey. Next time I will be speaking about Holy Spirit the helper, never allow yourself to be defined by a job,tittle, marital status, relationships etc because when these things are taken away, you will crush, so I learned the hard way.

Lots of love to you

S..C