Some days my joy isn’t so very full; though today it is, is yours? Some days because I refuse to remember, I forget all the things that could make my joy full. I forget all about the love that Jesus pours out upon us, forget that He said, “Ye have not chosen me but I have chosen you”. Is there anything worthy of joy than to know that you belong to Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God-that you are His because He chose you to be His to the point of laying down His life in your place? You are His !. Some days I forget that he said, “Lo, I am with you always,” reminding me that I need never be afraid or alone again. I forget that Jesus needs me. He has something important for me to do, something that no other child of His can do in just the same way. Think about it woman, He needs you in a place that no one else can fill. That’s the exciting, thrilling part of being a Christian.

SISTER of mine, if you and I aren’t careful, in our quest to find God we will become so concerned with striving that we will miss the power that comes from a fullness of joy. You see, the joy is ours to be used if we will just become aware of the marvellous blessings of our lives. We take so many things for granted that, unconsciously, we look to see what’s missing and overlook what’s there. Sometimes we want something from God we forget to see what is already there. Christianity without the force of joy can never win others to the kingdom. You and I never effectively win others to the kingdom. You and I have accepted the gift; now let’s find the fullness of joy that generates the power to respond to the gift.

I honestly believe that the secret of finding joy is simply remembering- remembering blessings. Remembering that God made you, and that he then brought you back again because He loves you, will nudge the joy hidden in your heart a little more to the front. Remembering that relying on yourself you can do nothing, but that relying on Him you can do “all things”, will activate the joy a little more. Happy women’s day and love to all. Ev Jay

Look around you woman, and you cannot help but see four very ordinary things in your life. At least they are ordinary in a woman’s world. That’s a calendar, thank God for cell-phones nowadays, definitely a lip-gloss and some flowers.
Of all these the calendar is my favourite and this is why!!!!

The calendar marks each day’s activities, it helps you prioritise, and serves as a counting guide for some important time to come. How else would you be able to know which day you are in, how many days are rapidly disappearing, how much further you need to stretch your grocery money and most importantly prioritise and plan your life?

Oh yes , you have probably just realised that you do have a calendar close at hand , so you look at it and the next time you set your eyes on it I dare you note the days you ‘ve already checked off this week, this month, this year. Look at those days of your life and know that they’ll never be yours again. Let me dare you again and say consider the days of your lifetime that are gone; so many days when you and I were happy in the completeness of God’s love, or so many days when we were miserable without Him; so many days when we pulled others down or lifted them up, the fact remains those day are gone forever.
Do you see what I am trying to say? It is not “time to be fearful, woman but to wake up”- you and, me alike! God has given us today. Make it count and count for something lasting and real!” I employ you search woman, search, and you you’ll eventually come up with this unchanging answer- the only thing in life that is lasting and real is God and His boundless love for YOU. Everything else changes, everything else ends and trust me everything else will leave you alone. So I have discovered and accepted that there is an urgency about finding Him. Time does not wait for us to discover the priceless pearl and life will not stand still until we decide that what we are living for is not worth dying for. I am aware of the chaos and sadness that at times overwhelms our lives, from financial struggles, delay, wayward children and the lot. BUT let me remind you that your life is greater than money, husbands, a picket fence and beautiful kids. You are so much more....Girl, your father is a king and you are a princess, your eternal home is a real castle! Jesus, your family and girlfriends think the world of you. So every time you look at that calendar say within your mind and heart I must be seeking God NOW, LOVING, and PUBLISHING HIS WORD AND LOVE.