I think we all hunger for adventure !!
but
we settle for living our lives thru the stories of other people even if those stories are made up.
We go to the movies buy our popcorn and relate to the hero on screen, we walk out and feel good.
Well done mister director.
We look at sportsmen and admire them, we watch rugby and cricket on tv game in and game out.
But
You can be the one living the adventure.
you can get a mountain bike. Sure you might fall but its worth it.
you can get a wetsuit and practise how to stand on a wave.
Sure there are sharks and you might fall and feel like you are going to drown but its worth it!
You walk past the magazines and admire the photoshoped bodies of models
but you can pay a fitness trainer or a bootcamp and with regular exercise see a change in physique.
Stop looking at others and start with small and regular.
The Bible says Proverbs 23:23 Buy the truth and do not sell it-- wisdom ...
In my case I struggke with the discipline to do regular exercise, so I pay a training squad a personal trainer to help me build this discipline that i find valuable.
.
Thursday 6 November 2014
Wednesday 5 November 2014
procrastinating
yes i am at it again.
but it so good to have time off.
Its amazing how addictive social media is or to me at least.
FAcebook is such a waste of time. I was on it a bit but I am off it now.
I do really pity myself and others who is going to look back in their tough times and think " wow i could have really done something better with my time as opposed to Facebooking "
WhatsApp is also at times super irritating nut at least it is much better and more to the point than Facebook.
anyways thats my rant and now back to working on my dreams/goals.
but it so good to have time off.
Its amazing how addictive social media is or to me at least.
FAcebook is such a waste of time. I was on it a bit but I am off it now.
I do really pity myself and others who is going to look back in their tough times and think " wow i could have really done something better with my time as opposed to Facebooking "
WhatsApp is also at times super irritating nut at least it is much better and more to the point than Facebook.
anyways thats my rant and now back to working on my dreams/goals.
Tuesday 27 May 2014
Saturday 24 May 2014
Depresive times Not quite happy facebook picture. - Originally posted 27/12/2011
It is nice to look back at the highs of ones life but equally important to look at the low low lows...
so here goes....
Originally posted 27/12/2011
the sweetest wine
the not so happy update. Prayer & Wisdom appreciate
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so here goes....
Originally posted 27/12/2011
the sweetest wine
the not so happy update. Prayer & Wisdom appreciate
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10/23/12
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Hi Friends and Family.
"the Bible says in a multitude of counselors their is wisdom"
I would really appreciate some prayers for wisdom and words of encouragement.
just a brief background...
3
out of 4 companies that i have worked for in CT closed down over the
last 2 years, even bigger international companies are closing down.
to explain... my industry (film&TV) has seen a lot of changes and down sizing and more so with this recession.
It is really frustrating when all you want to do is move forward but you cant.
I think I have really done my part in terms of promoting my self and try and put the best foot forward.
I
have always tithed, served/slaved in churches, fasted when other where
sick or in desperate need of employment even witnessed unashamedly at my
previous employments. I have even been key to the employment of several
people at various times.
It is as hard to get a visa as it is to find permanent employment in my industry in SA.
So to be so desolate & unproductive is very confusing, depressing & embarrassing.
I
think i should change careers even thou it was my dream to be a witness
in the heart of the film/tv & media industry and have done so thus
far.
I'm between a rock and a hard place right now and don't know what to do.
At least I know I need a lot of hope and courage, to carry on, or to all of a sudden change careers.
So
please pray for a steady flow of freelance work or a permanent
position, and then wisdom to study part time to change careers.
It is hard to trust God when you need to trust God.
Habakkuk 3:17-18
New King James Version (NKJV)
A Hymn of Faith
17 Though the fig tree may not blossom,
Nor fruit be on the vines;
Though the labor of the olive may fail,
And the fields yield no food;
Though the flock may be cut off from the fold,
And there be no herd in the stalls—
18 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will joy in the God of my salvation.
Nor fruit be on the vines;
Though the labor of the olive may fail,
And the fields yield no food;
Though the flock may be cut off from the fold,
And there be no herd in the stalls—
18 Yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will joy in the God of my salvation.
10/23/12
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I'm sorry to hear that you are not doing so good in this area :(
I can definitely relate, as before this year I was in contract positions and at the end of every year I was worried that I would lose my job. Even now sometimes, I wonder if I am in the right career path and have doubts.
So, I think you are definitely not alone in this area.
And I guess we live in the world, so one of the things that goes on down here is stuff like financial issues and work problems.
On the other hand, that does not neccessarily help you :)
I firmly believe, sometimes through experience and sometimes just because I just believe, that God oversees everything, knows all the different angles, and has plans and purposes, and most of all, knowledge, beyond our understanding. Faith would not be faith if we did not have to exercise it and history has proven that those who have remained faithful have been honoured, if not now or later, then afterwards, and 99% of the people who we consider as having made a difference had the toughest experiences imaginable.
Emotions are a neccessary and integral part of being a human and being in God's image, but sometimes they make us stress out!
So, keep fighting the lies that say it will all become a big mess, that you are not worth it or worthwhile, that you are doing everything and God is doing nothing, or especially that God is not there, or not listening-speaking to myself here-and just keep on keeping on.
"Well done my good and faithful servant. Enter in, come and sit with me in my presence and rest."
That is the goal.
Will keep you in prayer, especially for PRACTICAL provision.
I can definitely relate, as before this year I was in contract positions and at the end of every year I was worried that I would lose my job. Even now sometimes, I wonder if I am in the right career path and have doubts.
So, I think you are definitely not alone in this area.
And I guess we live in the world, so one of the things that goes on down here is stuff like financial issues and work problems.
On the other hand, that does not neccessarily help you :)
I firmly believe, sometimes through experience and sometimes just because I just believe, that God oversees everything, knows all the different angles, and has plans and purposes, and most of all, knowledge, beyond our understanding. Faith would not be faith if we did not have to exercise it and history has proven that those who have remained faithful have been honoured, if not now or later, then afterwards, and 99% of the people who we consider as having made a difference had the toughest experiences imaginable.
Emotions are a neccessary and integral part of being a human and being in God's image, but sometimes they make us stress out!
So, keep fighting the lies that say it will all become a big mess, that you are not worth it or worthwhile, that you are doing everything and God is doing nothing, or especially that God is not there, or not listening-speaking to myself here-and just keep on keeping on.
"Well done my good and faithful servant. Enter in, come and sit with me in my presence and rest."
That is the goal.
Will keep you in prayer, especially for PRACTICAL provision.
10/23/12
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Hey Andre
Firstly, thanks for that excellent constructive crit and encouragement for my song. Really does bless me, more to come.
So sorry to hear that you are still not in the place you want, and deserve to be. I get discouraged myself in the same way, so I am a good person to advise you. I meditate on a few scriptures that really help me: "The Lord will perfect that which concerns me". "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but the Lord directs his steps".
Do you have specific promises from God? Write them down and meditate on them every morning, He is faithful & will bring them to pass. Things just seem to take longer than we expect, almost deliberately - so that we are tempted to give up and stop trusting God. I think that 'determined' trusting is what He is looking for, our refusal to doubt Him.
So keep trying, keep pressing forward, keep praying, keep tithing, keep trusting, and I will too.
Bless ya
Firstly, thanks for that excellent constructive crit and encouragement for my song. Really does bless me, more to come.
So sorry to hear that you are still not in the place you want, and deserve to be. I get discouraged myself in the same way, so I am a good person to advise you. I meditate on a few scriptures that really help me: "The Lord will perfect that which concerns me". "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but the Lord directs his steps".
Do you have specific promises from God? Write them down and meditate on them every morning, He is faithful & will bring them to pass. Things just seem to take longer than we expect, almost deliberately - so that we are tempted to give up and stop trusting God. I think that 'determined' trusting is what He is looking for, our refusal to doubt Him.
So keep trying, keep pressing forward, keep praying, keep tithing, keep trusting, and I will too.
Bless ya
10/23/12
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Hi Andrè
Thanks for the update.
Sorry to hear about the difficulties man.
You`ve done the right thing to call on your brothers & sisters for wisdom &
encouragement.
Human wisdom is valuable, but Godly wisdom is worth far more. Here are
2 passages which have spoken to me through many trials & dead ends over
the years:
Proverbs 3 vrs 5 & 6
"Trust the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
Philippians 4 vrs 6 & 7
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer & petition,
with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which
transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ
Jesus."
This verse has taught me the importance of "petition." Just like a bunch of A4
papers with hundreds of names on it, being presented to a figure of authority,
we need to keep asking the Lord to supply our needs, and to show us His will
for our lives, and to be open to the direction He may turn our attention to.
It is very admirable, the testimony you have been to people in the industry, & the
Lord will not discount that. Unfortunately, it is frustrating when we don`t know
what God`s plan is for us. Sometimes He seems silent to us, but He is drawing
us closer to Him, humbling us & showing us our weakness so that He can show us
His strength. God has a much clearer perspective on our lives, and our eternal
needs, than we do. In that case, we can rest in Him, as long as we are trusting
in Him.
I will add your situation to my prayer list, & pray for your encouragement, and
for you to be secure in the Lord during this uncertain time.
I had a period of about 4 months of tons of promotional clothing orders, and was
thinking that it would just keep rolling. Now the Lord has allowed the tap to turn
off, so i`m waiting on Him & just trying to keep busy with the things i can do. I trust
that He will provide my needs from day to day.
Keep strong bro, and keep trusting.
Keep me updated : )
cheers
J
p.s. I`ve attached the message we had on Sunday. It seems quite fitting to your &
my circumstances !
_220 Clothing_
"For all your branding needs"
Thanks for the update.
Sorry to hear about the difficulties man.
You`ve done the right thing to call on your brothers & sisters for wisdom &
encouragement.
Human wisdom is valuable, but Godly wisdom is worth far more. Here are
2 passages which have spoken to me through many trials & dead ends over
the years:
Proverbs 3 vrs 5 & 6
"Trust the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.
In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."
Philippians 4 vrs 6 & 7
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer & petition,
with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which
transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ
Jesus."
This verse has taught me the importance of "petition." Just like a bunch of A4
papers with hundreds of names on it, being presented to a figure of authority,
we need to keep asking the Lord to supply our needs, and to show us His will
for our lives, and to be open to the direction He may turn our attention to.
It is very admirable, the testimony you have been to people in the industry, & the
Lord will not discount that. Unfortunately, it is frustrating when we don`t know
what God`s plan is for us. Sometimes He seems silent to us, but He is drawing
us closer to Him, humbling us & showing us our weakness so that He can show us
His strength. God has a much clearer perspective on our lives, and our eternal
needs, than we do. In that case, we can rest in Him, as long as we are trusting
in Him.
I will add your situation to my prayer list, & pray for your encouragement, and
for you to be secure in the Lord during this uncertain time.
I had a period of about 4 months of tons of promotional clothing orders, and was
thinking that it would just keep rolling. Now the Lord has allowed the tap to turn
off, so i`m waiting on Him & just trying to keep busy with the things i can do. I trust
that He will provide my needs from day to day.
Keep strong bro, and keep trusting.
Keep me updated : )
cheers
J
p.s. I`ve attached the message we had on Sunday. It seems quite fitting to your &
my circumstances !
_220 Clothing_
"For all your branding needs"
10/24/12
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Liefste
ANDRé ... Ons voel, bid en staan saam met jou. Ons gaan nie moed
verloor nie. Jou familie is lief vir jou en sal by jou staan. Ons
sal saam koppe bymekaar sit. God sal jou wys wat om te doen. Kom
gerus huis toe so gou as wat jy wil. Met liefde! Mamma
10/24/12
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Liefste André
My
hele hart gaan uit na jou in hierdie ongelooflike moeilike tyd van jou
lewe. Ek wil jou bemoedig met 'n getuienis uit my eie lewe.
Ons
gesin was vir 2 en 'n half jaar (April 2010 - September 2012) in 'n
diep gat van skuld en geldloosheid. Ek het so negatief en moedeloos
gevoel omdat Pieter se doktorsgraad nie klaar kom nie en omdat hy (as
42-jarige) geen werk het nie. Toe ons Februariemaand ons kar verkoop
het ek "rock bottom" geslaan. Ek het ook skuldig gevoel teenoor ons 3
kinders omdat hulle soveel moes opoffer - iets wat ek nie van hulle op
hierdie ouderdom kon verwag nie.
MAAR God het op die "ou end" voorsien. Hy het op die regte tyd dinge in plek laat val.
Ek
het geen twyfel dat dit nie ook met jou die geval gaan wees nie. Ek
bid vir 'n groot deurbraak André. Ek glo dat God al jou baie AKSIES
raakgesien het en waardering daarvoor het maar dat Hy jou op 'n plek wil
kry waar jy net "float" ... jy kan niks verder doen om resultate te kry
nie. Die uitkoms sal alleenlik van GOD af kom.
Ek
is baie, baie, baie lief vir jou. Byt net vas André. Jou karakter is
sterk genoeg om deur hierdie uiters moeilike tyd te kom. Jy kan dit
doen!!!!
Liefde, Jou oudste suster xxx
10/24/12
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Hallo Andre
Jy is seker die derde goeie pel van my wat laat weet dat hy onder geweldige finansiele druk verkeer.
Goeie pel van my het net begin Oktober teruggetrek na sy ouers op Stellenbosch
Ander goeie pel van my het begin November na Mosselbaai getrek en gan dalk nou Trokke bestuur.
Beide couples het 'n kleintjie - die een in Mosselbaai word nou in Desember gebore.
Nie lekker om te hoor dit gaan so met my vriende.
Ek self het finansiele sekuriteit, maar in baie opsigte skiet ek ook kort aan visie.
Daar is 'n paar dingetjies wat my aan die gang hou.
Ook het ek 'n meisie en wens ek ek kan die held op die wit perd vir haar wees.
In 'n tyd toe dit baie moeilik gegaan het. Veral met ons verhouding het ek 'n boek van John MacAther begin lees.
Dit gaan oor hoe die moeilike situasies in die lewe, daar is soos 'n leermeester. Ons kan dit op die einde van die dag gebruik as ons getuienisse.
Mar stem saam, dit is nie maklik nie.
Ek sal rerig bid dat jy duidelikheid en vrede kry oor die pad vorentoe!
Daar is so stukkie oor geloof.
En kry die laaste tyd baie met die boodskap oor geloof te doen.
Wil nie se ek 'n expert in dit, maar my begeerte vir myself en jou, dat ons daarin sal groei!!
Mag die Here sy aangesig oor jou verhef en jou vrede gee!!
Jy is seker die derde goeie pel van my wat laat weet dat hy onder geweldige finansiele druk verkeer.
Goeie pel van my het net begin Oktober teruggetrek na sy ouers op Stellenbosch
Ander goeie pel van my het begin November na Mosselbaai getrek en gan dalk nou Trokke bestuur.
Beide couples het 'n kleintjie - die een in Mosselbaai word nou in Desember gebore.
Nie lekker om te hoor dit gaan so met my vriende.
Ek self het finansiele sekuriteit, maar in baie opsigte skiet ek ook kort aan visie.
Daar is 'n paar dingetjies wat my aan die gang hou.
Ook het ek 'n meisie en wens ek ek kan die held op die wit perd vir haar wees.
In 'n tyd toe dit baie moeilik gegaan het. Veral met ons verhouding het ek 'n boek van John MacAther begin lees.
Dit gaan oor hoe die moeilike situasies in die lewe, daar is soos 'n leermeester. Ons kan dit op die einde van die dag gebruik as ons getuienisse.
Mar stem saam, dit is nie maklik nie.
Ek sal rerig bid dat jy duidelikheid en vrede kry oor die pad vorentoe!
Daar is so stukkie oor geloof.
En kry die laaste tyd baie met die boodskap oor geloof te doen.
Wil nie se ek 'n expert in dit, maar my begeerte vir myself en jou, dat ons daarin sal groei!!
Mag die Here sy aangesig oor jou verhef en jou vrede gee!!
10/30/12
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Hi Andre
You seem to be having a rough time all round.
Where you staying currently?
How’s your dad doing? Been praying much for your family.
You
know, there is never a need to feel embarrassed about one’s situation.
Although I know what you mean. I’ve been through the same. But I can
testify of God’s goodness and refining during that time. And looking
back I would do it again for the value of the character it produced.
There is a beautiful sweetness in a season like that. Stretch your gaze
above the clouds to see the greater thing which is happening. Keep
reminding yourself of the eternal inheritance and that we are ultimately
just dust. God sees all that you have done for Him.
Will
stand by you. Will pray for you. Praying for guidance, strength,
supernatural joy of the Lord, intimate communion with the Precious
Spirit and to lift up on wings of eagles and fly above the clouds.
If
there is one thing that I can say has been my saving grace time and
time again is worship. When I least feel like it, I put on worship music
and I sing praises to God, I dance in thankfulness. I thank Him for the
trial I’m facing, I thank Him that He is not satisfied with where I am
at that He’s growing me, I thank Him for His tender mercies. And close
your eyes, and envision what the throne room looks like. Envision the
King of glory sitting on His throne in His throne room beckoning you,
His son, chosen to be royalty. And rest there in His glorious presence.
Draw strength from His presence.
Will pray for you at home group tonight. Missing having you here and your infectious humor and laugh J
Much love,
Belinda
Romans 8; 31
“What then shall we say to things?
If God is for us, who can be against us?”
If God is for us, who can be against us?”
The
Lord God is mighty. Yawah is mighty to save and mighty to deliver.
His Word will never fail you. When your pain hurts at your deepest
point and there is no way out, remember this, ‘even when you walk
through the valley of the shadow of death, you will fear no evil for His
rod and His staff, they comfort you.’ The Lord has spoken clearly and
said ‘I am training you to trust in Me. I am training you to be an
over comer. I am training you to have authority in your valley and on
your mountain top. I am training you to rest in Me and not to strive. I
will be with you and no weapon that is formed against you will prosper,
and no tongue that is raised against you will stand’.
On Wed, Oct 31, 2012 at 4:10 PM, Andre Steyn <stereosteyn@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Family & Friends
Thanks for your prayer and support, it really is felt & seen.Rom15:1We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves.so... thanks for bearing with me.My heart was sad but now its glad.This is a tough world but our hearts should stay soft and loving.And the only way this can happen is to know how much Godloves us and cares for us thru the ups and downs.Good News Alert: I got a nice 15day contract work in Cape Town.WooHoo.André
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