Isn't It Amazing How God Works?

Isn't it amazing how God works!

So yesterday I reached home very late. I had traveled out of town for few days and deep down I was so glad how my family had missed me!Of course I had missed them too,but seemed like they missed me more. I know I'm special to them but this time round I felt even more special.

Now my princess is very funny. So she refused to hug me because I was gone for too long. And when she finally hugged me she started crying...hehehe I loved that :) 

Now this is what amazed me. My husband told her to give thanks to God for bringing me home safely. She made a powerful prayer I had to open my eyes and just look at her for a while. Oh God how sincere she was!And she was smiling all through :) aaaaaaaaaw:)

She said, "Father in the name of Jesus, thank You for bringing my mom home safely. Thank you for mom who is now with us. Father bless mom and be with mom. Father bless our night.In Jesus name I pray. AMEN" 

Wow! We only tell her to pray for food, which she has several funny ways of doing it, but now I'm thinking we need to ask her to pray more often. Let me say my heart was overwhelmed! Whatever Jesus is doing, I don't know but I love it!

So later on after dinner she started asking us questions; She asked my husband and I what our dreams were. I decided to cook a dream of how we were together, and we decided to go out the three of us. We had so much fun playing and running around the park. Calvince told her how he dreamt that  we had gone to church and Zenhat was reciting scriptures. Then Calvince would mention some scriptures and she would try reciting them.She got so excited. Then we decided to ask her what her dream was. What she said shocked my husband and I.I just wish I had time to record because I know it wasn't her speaking but the Holy Spirit through her. 

She said, "Mom I dreamt of worshiping God and praying to Him and I was happy. I dreamt that I was with my family and the people I love and we were so happy.We were one happy family.

 I also dreamt that I had gone to Sunday school and God talked to me. He said, "Zenhat, you are worshiping me well. You love me and I love you". 

My princess is 6 years but she is so mature I. My husband and I had our eyes almost popping out because we knew this girl is being ministered to by the Lord.The Holy Spirit is teaching her how to pray and He is pursuing her at her age.Wow! amazing!

Then she said, "mom, please tell me about God. Tell me a story of God". I began to narrate to her the story of Joseph. Wow! The girl knows the story! She was completing my sentences and even telling me what happened after every scene. I loved her attitude!I loved her zeal. She is already craving for the Word of God at her tender age! Again Jesus I don't know what You are doing, but I love it!

I am blessed to have my princess with me! Watching the Lord minister to her at her tender age is just amazing! My prayer at this point is "Lord, please don't let the zeal that Zenhat's has for You die. Keep her away from anything that may distract her from Your presence. Grant her the joy of Your presence dear Lord.Teach me on ways I can be there for Zenhat and help her during her encounters with You. Thank You for the gift that she is to me.Amen"

With Blessings,

Brenda Calvince

TRUSTING GOD IN EVERYTHING

I have been debating whether to share this testimony or not, but then I have realized since it has nothing to do with my doing and nothing to do with my glory, I will share it for the glory of the Lord Jesus! I am not ashamed of Who He is in my life and what He has done. Receive Glory Jesus!

I've just listened to some YouTube teaching about 'Trusting God through the Process'by Heather Lindsey and I am reminded of how faithful and true God is to those who trust Him.For this reason,
I'm going to share a short testimony of what happened to me some few weeks ago just to encourage anyone out there who is struggling to trust in the Lord. This is all for the glory and honor of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Three weeks ago I really was in need of money to cater for some important needs one of them being my hair. I know someone may be wondering, if I'm even serious, but only God and my husband can understand.It was an important need but judging it based on other needs, it wasn't as urgent at that particular time. And so I just made a prayer to the Lord about it I said, "Dear Lord Jesus, you are faithful. I need to make my hair, please provide for me. AMEN"

Then surprisingly, a funny thing just happened. That week I was going through Facebook updates and then I came across a post by Dark n Lovely. They were requesting their customers to answer a few questions about their products and they would stand a chance of winning Dark n Lovely hampers. I decided to give it a try. I went ahead and answered all the questions to the best of my knowledge and I rested.I even forgot about it:)

That same week I was somewhat broke. I really couldn't have waited for the salary but the month was not coming to an end soon. That's how bad the situation was.  However, I didn't loose hope. Early the following morning during my devotion time, I talked with God and told Him, "Father, you are our provider. Remember me Lord"

When I reported to the office that day, one of my bosses called me and asked me if I could attend a particular meeting in town on her behalf.I quickly said yes especially because she said I wont need to come back to work after the meeting and that I could take the rest of the day off. The surprising thing is this( and I really see the hand of the Lord in it) my boss mentioned as a by the way that I would be given some allowance just by attending the meeting and she insisted, "Make sure you make some good meal for your husband tonight!" I felt like crying. Tears were at the corners of my eyes. "I just began to thank God there and then.

Well to cut the long testimony short, the following week I received a call from Dark n Lovely  and was told I had won a gift hamper from them glory to God! The hamper was brought to the office and I made my hair. Again, the allowance was able to take me past my salary days glory to God!

God really wants us to trust Him with the whole of our hearts.The scripture that comes to mind at this particular time is Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight."

What I have learnt from this testimony is that God wants me and you to undoubtedly rely upon Him to meet my needs. He is the God who says that even before we open our mouths to speak, He already knows what we want according to Mathew 6:8.

I pray you have been encouraged to Trust in the Lord today. What is it that you need? Trust Him He knows best. I am speaking to you as I speak to myself. I am not yet there when it comes to undoubtedly trusting in God. I sometimes fail this test. But one thing is I know, is that I desire to trust the Lord in everything. Let us journey together.

Brenda Calvince

BEHIND EVERY GLORY, THERE IS A STORY

This article is dedicated to everyone who was once like me;who once suffered low self- esteem, or anyone who is currently in that situation or someone who has just been healed.

I will share a little bit of my story just to encourage somebody.
When I was growing up, I used to imagine I was not good looking. Infact whenever somebody (Including my own mother) would tell me I'm beautiful, I would feel like they are lying to me. I hated my hair(which was brown and scanty), I hated my tall legs and slender body, I hated most of all my eyes( because some of my classmates from lower primary used to make fun of my eyes that they were big) And so as young girl growing up to teenage hood, beauty was not anything for me. Something weird, because I dint like my eyes, I started getting regular eye infections. I even sat for my standard 8 KCPE(final exams) with a very bad eye infection called 'mbatata'

During my time in High School,  I struggled  accepting myself. I was always looking for appreciation from others.My eyes were still a bother and sometimes I would try to make them look smaller (which was impossible haha!)
I remember very closely one of my dear friend's infact best friend (Rose) took note and kept on telling me I had beautiful eyes. To be honest, whenever I looked at ,myself in the mirror I saw big/bad eyes( just like the small boys back in primary would tease me)

Rose kept on affirming me that,'Brenda one unique aspect about you are your eyes. They are well shaped' .I didn't see that. At first i thought Rose was saying that to me because she wanted me to feel good about myself.After sometime, I decided to look at myself through her eyes and for once I noticed for sure those eyes were not just big...they were beautiful! You can imagine what was happening to my inner being. I didn't like my hair still, neither my body(I had added weight then) but I began to love my eyes.

Well someone may be wondering why I'm sharing all these. Its because I know many people are  suffering under their own skin and have believed a lie like I once did. The lie is "You are not beautiful! You need to change your skin tone to be accepted" That's far from the truth of God! Truth is you are fearfully and wonderfully made"

Flash forward, the moment i stopped believing the ugly lie form the devil, I began to see myself in the eyes of God. I began appreciating myself for who I am. I began to appreciate other people genuinely without being jealous of who they are.

Then something outstanding that happened and the best lesson  ever. God taught me what real beauty is all about. He taught me about inner beauty that reflects outside. He taught me about spiritual beauty that comes by spending time with Him, in His presence and with His word. Then He taught me about a quiet spirit that is precious in His sight. Slowly by slowly I began to realize that the more I spend time with Him, the more I began to realize that I am made in His image and likeness and every other lie was dispelled away. But He didn't leave at that, He made me understand that I am precious in His sight. Friends this is real. I actually began to see this reflected on my outside.God helped me loose weight. He did and He continually beautifies me! Infact I depend upon Him for beauty just like I do in everything, silly as it may sound.

Its just the other day my husband and I were going through a library of some photos and I was looking at myself and  saying, "Wow! is this me!" Is this the girl who was once suffering low self- esteem" And he told me,'You are very beautiful Brenda, inside out!'
I knew its the story behind the glory.Its God.

I don't know your story. But I can assure you there is glory. God wants you to know that you are beautiful. He is much more interested in your character; molding you to the image and likeness of Jesus Christ. For me, that is true beauty that reflects outside. That's your glory! You are beautiful child of God! You are His masterpiece! unique in every way and precious in His sight. Focus on Him and He will reveal to you what your beauty is all about.Its not for boasting but for purpose:) Think about Esther of the Bible. That's a story for another day.

Be blessed child of God.
Brenda Calvince