Something to think about

This weekend, my youngest and I had our normal Saturday outing. We went for facial waxes, had breakfast at the Wimpie, and then - shopping.

I wondered if other people feel the same as me - I hate shopping, the reason is: I can never find something that fits. I am currently an inbetweener. A Nr 12 pants fit (not all of them), a Nr 14 - too big. My jacket and blouse size - Nr 14 too small and a Nr 16 too big. I decided that I hate my body. I realise that I must do something about myself, but I hate diets and I am definitely not even going to try. That is something that I have tried very often in the past.

Another thing I realised: It is very easy to hate and degrade yourself. I have asked myself if I had a reason to feel like that - the answer - a definite NO. I am still God's child and unique. God created us and He does not make mistakes - we are the ones who do not appreciate what He is doing for us.

Why do we do that to ourselves? I think we must look deeper than the outside, because the inside is more important than looks. If we have a good and loving heart, we will get far in life (some people will say that you allow people to walk over you). Sometimes it is better to be softhearted than to try to fix everything with a fight.

I bought the DVD Fireproof. A must have in every household. Not only for married couples, but for everyone. I have learned so much about me by just watching the movie. I bought the book Love Dare (Fireproof is based on this book), and the first day of the book said - if someone is nasty with you or fight with you, just keep quiet. Now, that is definitely not easy. The book have 40 chapters, and you must read one per day. You can do yourself (and your family) a favour by buying the book, and watching the DVD.

Well, as you all know, it was the Mighty Men Conference - Angus Buchan. I friend of my husband are very sceptical about this conference. He came to visit us and wanted to talk to me, because he enjoy talking to me about topics like this (I think it is because I challenge him).

First, he wanted to know what I think about the fact that Angus got sick and that his wife prayed for him and he got better. He (the friend) does not believe in healing through prayer - I do, because my ulser was healed that way. I said that it was the devil trying to sabotage the conference, because this conference is a turnaround for a lot of men - he thinks that Angus is fake. I dared him to go to one of Angus' meetings, which he refused. I said to him that he is afraid - afraid that God is going to take him to do great work for him. I also said that that is the reason why he always have negative remarks about anybody working for God. It is as if he is watching you to make a mistake.

They say that they are happy with our church and the services. I have asked them one question - did you ever came out of church and decided that you have to change something in your life? Well, obviously they did not and got very cross with me. I said to them that sometimes in life, you need somebody to help you to change your life.

I think the problem with the average South African Male - they are arrogant, chauvinistic, and o yes, do not forget the mommy's boy sindrome. Do I hate them - a definite no. I am just frustrated, because the South African mothers makes it very difficult for the woman to survive in a relationship with her husband, friend or boyfriend.

Luckily my sister phoned. She said I must tell him that if you attack children of God, it is as good as if you are doing it to God himself. She also said that I must tell him that God can make him a second Paul. I was thinking to myself - why did it not even crossed my mind? I think it was brilliant.

I told him that and he said that he likes me, but sometimes, I am (and my husband said crazy). I asked them if it is crazy if you live according to the word. Their answer shocked me so much, I just went into the house. They said that you cannot live according to everything the Bible says. O yes, that was because my sister decided to withdraw an assault case, because she felt that was what God wanted her to do. She was thinking about the Bible verse that you must settle before going to court. She forgave the guard who attacked her, why going to court if she did that?

I thank God for people like Angus, who makes a big difference in many people's lives.