28/05/2020
Evening Women of Substance.
I trust by the mercy of God that each of you is doing great and is very much well.
The book of Jeremiah 29:11 reads ;"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
The children of Israel in the above chapter had been held as captives in Babylon. All they wanted was to move from their place of captivity. A word then came through the Prophet Jeremiah that they should not move for 70 years. That they should take wives and husbands in essence to "continue and build a life there", that they should increase and not diminish.
From this its clear that even in the most distraught of situations that increase is possible. That even in places that may seem unfavourable, growth is possible. The Prophet then gives a word of empowerment and encouragement from the Lord in verse 11. That even in captivity they should not despair, the plans the Lord has for them are not of evil and harm.
Women the Lord has good thoughts and plans concerning each of you. It has been prophesied and declared to many of you. His thoughts of you are good and not of evil even when the situation you're in looks otherwise. As we embark on the fast tomorrow:
•It is for your Spirits and Minds to be aligned to plans that God has for you.
•It is to build the capacity of your spirits to be able to receive and enjoy that expected end which God has instore for you.
•To subdue thoughts of discouragement and hopelessness
Be blessed as you take heed of this Fast.