Romans 12:2 NIV Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Good morning and praise God. Let's pray: Almighty God, thank you for this beautiful day. Please open our minds to hear from you. Amen. Our brain is the most complex organ we have. You can imagine it controls everything in this flesh of ours and some how seems connected to a world we know very little about. Think about all the dreams you dream and all the feelings you got. Even medics researchers have not discovered enough about it. Mind is the mental activities that this organ produces. Our verse today teaches us that we should not conform to the patterns of this world but be transformed by the renewing of our mind. Think about that in a moment. God's word is telling us that transformation begins in our mind by us protecting it from being infiltrated by patterns of this world. All tech, all work, all talks, all media, all TikTok fuss, all blogger stories, all political jargons and much more are the patterns we have. Bible tell us that when we get transformed that way, we'll be able to test and approve what God's will is, His good, pleasing and perfect will. Isn't this what we all look for? isn't this what we want when we attend those anointing services, those miracle and wonders services, those solemn sessions in prayer centers? It is clear that not until we allow our mind renewed that we can attain all that. Our efforts will be futile if that prayer and fasting end up without your mind having been renewed. I pray that we'll spend more time in God's presence and His word than we do spend on these worldly matters all around us in this world. I pray that you'll have your mind renewed through power of Holy Spirit. I pray that indeed you'll discover that good, pleasing and perfect will of God. God loves you, have a blessed day and weekend ahead. Shalom. Shalom.

AOV # 4 About the Writer: Sharon Hattingh, lives in South Africa. A freelance welfare worker, Counselor & an inspirational blogger.

I am a quadruply-ordained “Black Robe Regiment” Chaplain/Minister; Christian Knight of the Honour Cross (Order of The New Crusaders); Blogger/Podcaster; Social Media Admin/Sysop; and Praise & Worship Musician. I operate my own independent, parachurch, “trans-denominational” Shechinah Ministries, and have served in various church staff positions ranging from custodian/groundskeeper through Associate Pastor. “Beneath the hot unasking sun, past stronger beasts and fairer he picks his way, a living gun, with gun and lens and Bible, a militant enquirer, the friend, the rash, the enemy, the essayist, the able, able at times to cry.” — W.H. Auden

**Back story of this photo, I found this dog last week while out walking Maci, I dropped her off at a local animal hospital in hopes that the owners would contact them since it was near where the dog was found, thankfully they did and the dog was reunited with her family** Now onto the blog… 🥹 Because you’re the best person for the job! Do you ever wonder why God puts certain things in your life? Family, pets, jobs, friends etc. Leaving you questioning Why God? God gives everyone the things they are meant to have in this life, it is your job to complete those things and look for the real purpose as to why that “thing” was given to you. God gave you all these things and you should be grateful. Something God spoke to me, He said “Because you’re the best person for the job”. So now each thing in my day, I TRY to (keyword is try) give it my best because of those words God spoke to me. Turning a questioning Why God into a thankful Why God. I am so grateful I get to go to God anytime, anywhere and that he speaks to me, because everything I have is because of Him. 🙌 When I sit and really look at my life I know I wouldn’t want it any other way. As always when you are having a questioning Why God moment, PRAY about it and listen for his response. It could be audible or visual. But God will answer and help you understand why things happen in your life the way they do. Always be grateful and know if God gave you something it’s “Because you’re the best person for the job.” Until next time, BE THANKFUL in all things. “Rejoice always,” ‭‭I Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭16‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “pray without ceasing,” ‭‭I Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭17‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” ‭‭I Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭18‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Thanks for reading 🤗 #blog #blogger #blogging #ListenToGod #thankful

✍️ Responsibilities 🙌 Do you ever have so much to do that you just want to do nothing? I feel like that happens for most people more often than we will admit to. Or maybe not but it happens for me sometimes. So Why God? Just now as I right this I asked God “Why are you giving me so many responsibilities that sometimes feel like they are too much to manage?” And he answered me “Because you are the best person for the job” I love when God answers my prayers and questions immediately. Especially if it is something that gives some encouragement. 🙏 So when I am stressed because the dogs want to go outside a million times or want a million treats, I have to remember that they need me and they are grateful for me helping them. The same with my family, after a long day of work sometimes making dinner and cleaning up after is stressful but knowing my family is fed and my home is clean takes that stress away. So when I feel overwhelmed or that I have too many responsibilities, I have to thank God instead because he gave me a family to love and who loves me back, he gave me, currently 3 dogs, to care for and they love me back to. I encourage you to ask God why when you feel stressed, overwhelmed or like you can’t handle any responsibility you have. He can give you encouragement to continue or may even say that is not your responsibility because it might not be a responsibility that belongs to you. In all responsibilities, stressed or not, we should always ask God 2 questions, 1 to help guide us through and 2 to confirm if it is a responsibility we should be taking on. Easier said than done, I need to practice this more myself. I always say yes to things, especially at work, because I want to help everyone but I have to know what my responsibilities are based on Gods instruction. Next time you are going to take on a new responsibility or if you have any current ones that feel like they are too much, say Why God? I will leave you with some Bible verses that relate to responsibility. “But let each one examine his own work, and then he will have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For each one shall bear his own load.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭4‬-‭5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “But he who did not know, yet committed things deserving of stripes, shall be beaten with few. For everyone to whom much is given, from him much will be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭12‬:‭48‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men,” ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭23‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Disclaimer: I encourage everyone to do their own studying of the verses, you may come to a different understanding and that’s ok. I am up for any feedback or discussion. Comment below.👇 #blogger #blog #responsibility #ListenToGod #newblogpost

What you put in your body Lately I have been paying closer attention to ingredients in my food and the food I feed my family. Big goal is of course buying more unprocessed foods, but if they are processed I want to be able to pronounce the ingredients and know what they are. It has been a learning process and it still is. Fresh is better, yes you have to make things often but most items are not hard to make. Some items I have been making on a regular are butter, mayo, coffee creamer and bread. Bread has been the hardest but it is getting easier. “Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” ‭‭I Corinthians‬ ‭10‬:‭31‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ God has given you this life, he has provided all the things you need to eat and to live abundantly. You don’t need the processed foods, they are only designed to make you sick. “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” ‭‭John‬ ‭10‬:‭10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ I understand making food from scratch isn’t for everyone and your family may all not agree on the items you are making, but the Bible also says, “rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer;” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Just food for thought (pun intended). In the end do what you feel is best for you and your family. Not sure? PRAY 🙏 Disclaimer: I encourage everyone to do their own studying of the verses, you may come to a different understanding and that’s ok. I am up for any feedback or discussion. Comment below.👇 #blogger #blogging #blog #healthylifestyle #homemade

Helping others A few days ago I was out on my daily walk with Maci, my 4 1/2 year old mini red nose pit bull. The day before I had decided to add an extra few blocks to our walk, so we don’t usually go this way. The block we were walking down was towards a main road and had a mailbox on the corner. As we approached the corner, an elderly woman was getting out of, maybe her daughter’s car, to go mail some Christmas cards. You could tell it was not very easy for her, so I told Maci to sit next to me so we could wait for her to finish. Now I could have rushed past to get around the corner before she even got out of the car, but something in me said to wait. As we waited, her daughter talked to me about how cute and good Maci was, which made Maci happy, she loves people that give her attention. As we are talking I look up and notice the elderly woman is struggling at the mail box, because she is used to old fashioned mailboxes, where you pull the top open and drop in your mail. This one had a thin slot that was like on top but underneath, hope you have seen a newer one like this before, trying my best to explain it. Anyway, I walked over and showed her where to put the cards, she was very thankful but apologetic that she could not see good. I told her it was not problem, she said high to Maci and then went back to the car. As I walked away I felt peace, even though a small act of kindness, it just felt good. “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” ‭‭Galatians‬ ‭6‬:‭2‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ That’s why it felt good because the Bible (God) tells us to bear one another’s burdens. So if you ever sit and think why God? Why do I have to help others, that is why, you are fulfilling the law of Christ. The reason this moment touched me so much that I wanted to write about it is because I am always in a rush, squeezing in an hour and half each day to walk is sometimes not so easy for me with work, my family and my pets. I usually rush past people so I don’t have to stop, cause Maci will stop and say high to everyone. I encourage you today, in the face paced world we live in, where sometimes you are so caught up in your life and what your doing, if you are in a situation where you can help someone, as simple as holding a door open or mailing a letter, DO IT. Disclaimer: I encourage everyone to do their own studying of the verses, you may come to a different understanding and that’s ok. I am up for any feedback or discussion. Comment below.👇 #newblogger #newblogpost #blogger #blogging #Galations #God #helpingothers #TrustGod #help #blogpost

✍️ Am I Qualified To Write A Blog? “But Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh, and that I should bring the children of Israel out of Egypt?”” ‭‭Exodus‬ ‭3‬:‭11‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ 🙏 In this verse, Moses responds to God’s calling with humility and self-doubt. He questions his own worth and ability to confront Pharaoh and lead the Israelites out of Egypt, revealing his awareness of his limitations and the magnitude of the task. The verse highlights Moses’ dependence on God rather than confidence in himself, setting the stage for God to demonstrate that the mission will succeed not by Moses’ strength, but by God’s power and presence. 🙃 Do you ever feel like God is telling you to do something but you don’t see it as something you can do? I have felt like this way many times, and one of those times is now, writing this blog. God told me it’s going to reach people and become something much bigger than I can see or imagine. But of course I question it, should I really continue? Are people going to read it and like it? Doubting my abilities to produce something worth reading and especially something that talks about Gods word, I hate to mislead people or explain something wrongly. So in the last blog I added a disclaimer to let people know I always encourage you to go and read the word for yourself, develop your own understanding and dive deeper into getting to know God. Ofcourse this was one of those moments I questioned God, Why God should I start a blog? But let me tell you he has been faithful so far, I may not have many followers or anyone actually reading it yet, but he gives me the strength to keep writing, providing me with the verses and words. Like today, I read from Exodus 1 to 4:17 and this was the verse that stood out to me the most? Makes you think Why God in a more positive outlook. So my point today is listen to God, listen when you doubt, listen when you don’t see a way, because HE does and if HE is telling you do something or putting it on your heart, HE is going to help you through it. TRUST HIM!! In my experience trusting HIM has not let me down yet. ☑️ Disclaimer: I encourage everyone to do their own studying of the verses, you may come to a different understanding and that’s ok. I am up for any feedback or discussion. Comment below.👇 #blogger #WhyGod #blogging #blogpost #bloggersofinstagram #bloggerlife #NewBlogAlert #newblogger #newblogpost #exodus #moses #TrustGod #faith #Godwillprovide

✍️ Why Repentance? ““For has anyone said to God, ‘I have borne chastening; I will offend no more;” ‭‭Job‬ ‭34‬:‭31‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ “Teach me what I do not see; If I have done iniquity, I will do no more’?” ‭‭Job‬ ‭34‬:‭32‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ ⁉️ Summary of Job 34:31–32 (NKJV): These verses express the attitude of a humble, repentant heart before God. They emphasize acknowledging God’s discipline, committing to stop sinning, and asking God for guidance and correction. The speaker highlights the importance of personal responsibility—accepting chastening, seeking understanding where one may be blind to wrongdoing, and making a sincere resolve to turn away from iniquity and walk in obedience. What does it mean to have a humble repentant heart?❤️ Having a repentant heart, to me, means really meaning it sincerely when asking God for forgiveness. Then having eyes to see and ears to hear what God says or shows, or maybe both. 🙏 Repenting is not easy since most people hate to admit when they are wrong, but the purpose is to keep trying and to keep asking for forgiveness because in this way you are acknowledging the sin. By not asking and not trying, that’s a recipe for disaster. So don’t be afraid to ask God for forgiveness, to come to him humbly. He won’t be upset with you, he is forgiving and he is LOVE. We are all his children and he wants what is best for us. Accepting his corrections and moving forward to try our best to do better. The line in these verses that stood out to me the most is “Teach me what I do not see”. Life is busy, we all get caught up in everyday tasks. That sometimes we don’t understand why we feel how we feel or why things keep going in a direction we do not want. This is when you have to come to God and humbly say Why God? ☑️ Disclaimer: I encourage everyone to do their own studying of the verses, you may come to a different understanding and that’s ok. I am up for any feedback or discussion. Comment below.👇 #blog #blogging #bloggers #repent #repentance #blogpost #blogger #newblog #godblog #biblicalblog #bookofjob

Welcome Blog Hi my name is Ally and I am starting this blog because God put it on my heart to. So HERE WE GO. Thank you for being here, I pray this reaches many and encourages readers to read Gods word. Here’s a little bit of insight, I am currently reading the Bible in chronological order. And each day I share a verse or verses that stand out to me, the most, with family and friends. I also include a short summary on what those verses mean. This blog will be similar but it will dive a little bit deeper into the meaning of the verses. ““Now acquaint yourself with Him, and be at peace; Thereby good will come to you.” ‭‭Job‬ ‭22‬:‭21‬ ‭ “Receive, please, instruction from His mouth, And lay up His words in your heart.” ‭‭Job‬ ‭22‬:‭22‬ ‭ “If you return to the Almighty, you will be built up; You will remove iniquity far from your tents.” ‭‭Job‬ ‭22‬:‭23‬ ‭ These verses call a person to return to a right relationship with God. They teach that true peace and blessing come from knowing God personally, listening to His instruction, and allowing His Word to take root in the heart. When someone humbles themselves, turns away from sin, and realigns their life with the Almighty, God restores and strengthens them. The result is inner peace, spiritual rebuilding, and renewed blessing that extends to one’s entire household and life. I can say these verses are pretty perfect to start the blog off. “ listening to his instruction.” not always easy, but always worth it. I’ve always enjoyed writing. I guess I have a little bit of a gift for it, if you wanna call it that. I watched a podcast recently that talked about how God has given each one of us, a special gift or talent. And using that talent will further the kingdom of God. Let’s start…👉 ““Now acquaint yourself with Him, and be at peace; Thereby good will come to you.” ‭‭Job‬ ‭22‬:‭21‬ ‭ Why God do I have to know you to be at peace for good to come to me? Or Why God do I get to be acquainted with you so you bring me peace and good will come to me? We can question God in 2 ways, one actually questioning Him and another questioning Him in thanks. So which do you choose? Sometimes it’s not that easy to choose the thankful one. This verse is followed by “Receive, please, instruction from His mouth, And lay up His words in your heart.” ‭‭Job‬ ‭22‬:‭22‬ ‭ Why God do I have to listen to your instructions? Or Why God do you care about me so much to give me instructions? Thank you for instructing me. Wow. This verse and writing that comparison gave me chills because wow, just wow. Do you agree with me? You may or may not but I know the feeling I felt after writing it and reading it over. Last one “If you return to the Almighty, you will be built up; You will remove iniquity far from your tents.” ‭‭Job‬ ‭22‬:‭23‬ ‭ Why God do I need to be with you to live a good life? Or Why God do I get to return to you over and over, sin after sin, but you still restore me every time. I really loved these verses today, they are so true, and you can look at them in such different point of views. That’s why we need to live by faith so that we can always continue to put our trust in God’s word and always look at each verse in a positive site no matter what we’re going through at the time. I’ll leave you today with this question, what is your Why God?! You made it to the end, awesome. I hope you enjoyed and I hope my questions helped give you some more insight into these Bible verses. God bless 🙏 #blog #blogger #newblogpost #newblog #bookofJob #WhyGod #blogging #BlogPost #blogpersonal #biblestudy #bibleverse #welcomeblog #bloglife #dailyblog #dailyblogger #dailyblogging #ThankGod