Praise Report

Over the last three months I havent been able to work. Instead God wanted me to focus on Him. As a new Christian He gave me a lot of time to spend with Him: reading the Bible, learning and being back home in Holland. In this time I was protected by Him, we were in a safe place together......

Whilst in Holland God used me, so that my parents would return back to church. A couple of days ago I even recieved an email from my dad, thanking me for "my input in bringing them back to church". I replied: "dad it wasnt me, it was our loving Lord"......

Since last week I have been in Dubai for a two week training period for my new job. Yesterday I was told that "I have a positive presence when I walk in". Today,in a meeting, I realised how negative people are. How intimidated they feel at work, and how fearful they are of loosing their job.....I heard myself reply "don't let it get to you", "don't take it personal" and "be confident in doing good/following the processes"......After the meeting they thanked me and were glad to have met me........

I realised that God has made me into a realist, where before I was: naive, over enthusiastic, over confident, negative, over the top.....God now has made me: calm, in control, patient, strong, smart, peaceful........

I am not used to this as I always used to be busy to hide my own insecurity, to hide my own lack of confidence. Now, however, I feel relaxed and peaceful for I now know that:

1) I have been healed from the past

2) I not worry about the future anymore

3) I live in today, in the now, in the moment

It is a strange feeling, for I always used to get stressed at work, always rushing, always panicking just to please others....now.....God is telling me:

"Just listen to my voice. Just follow Me. I know what to do today and.....nobody can touch you,if you are walking with Me. No matter where you are, where you go....rely on Me and all will be fine"

The last couple of days I feel tired and sleepy. I feel so relaxed, I see exactly what is happening around me and feel at ease with it all. I no longer try so hard, it all comes natural and it all goes well.I see myself no longer joining in, in my past behaviours, trying to please others...it all comes so natural. I like it, I love it.....and I know it is God......for He told me that if I stay pure and clean....if I stay in Him....if my heart is full of His love.....nothing bad will happen to me......just have faith......

Thank You God, for teaching us more and more and more.....Thank You for loving us.......We ask You to continue to guide us and keep us safe.....for we ask in Your name....Jesus Christ.......Your love.......Your peace....Amen