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The answers are there!
MILANIE VOSLOO
WE ALL STRUGGLE WITH UNSOLVED
PROBLEMS, BAD RELATIONSHIPS, CONCERNS
AND OUR OWN INADEQUATE ATTEMPTS TO
EXPERIENCE SOME OF GOD'S LOVE.
O
ften we feel so inadequate when we really need wis-
dom, or when human advice no longer suffices. We
then realise that only God can help.
I wonder: Why do we first attempt on our own to sort things
out? Why do we try to find the answers by ourselves, get ad-
vice from others, exploit our own resources and then... when
nothing helps, we look to our Father? Is He our last resort
because we think we can do it by ourselves? Is it because our
independence is an inborn drive, or because we wonder if God,
up above, will really be interested and if He will have advice for
my insignificant human needs?
When we eventually stand before Him, empty-handed and
open ourselves up to hear Him and kneel before Him, dis-
traught, then something happens. Then we hear: “Since the
first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to
humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and
I have come in response to them.” (Daniël 10:12b) We don't
necessarily receive an answer immediately, relationships don't
change immediately and the realities of our challenges remain.
But something inside us changes. We become calmer. More
peaceful. We know at a deeper level what we need to do and
what we can leave in His hands, for Him to deal with. He -
Who is in control - will do the right things or He will give us
the grace to deal with what cannot be changed.
We will not find answers to everything in life, but when we
place our lives in the hands of our almighty Father, He gives us
new perspectives. He brings new insight, the will to do things
differently... or we simply receive a feeling of peace, knowing
that He is there. Will always be there. Because He is... God.
Lord, please forgive me for trying on my own. I so often think I
will come right on my own! While I can make things so much eas-
ier by living with You. By sitting with You first. Waiting for your
answer. Here I am Lord. I am waiting on you. Without my will.
Without thinking that I know... waiting for You.
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HOOP WAT KAALVOET LOOP
Life is hard at times... just
like a pair of uncomfortable
shoes at the end of a long
day. At times like this you
can come home to God; when you can kick
off your heart’s shoes and share your broken
humanity with Him. In that safe space with
Him you will experience how He banishes the
dark inside of you and brings new hope.
Hoop wat kaalvoet loop has 101 devotions, beau-
tifully designed and full of hope and inspiration.
Milanie Vosloo shows you how you - despite
many things - can be joyful about life and con-
tinue to hope. How you - despite everything
- can continue to trust, simply because you have
a Father who holds you close. With arms full of
mercy and blessings.
The devotions in this book were taken from
Milanie’s top sellers, Sielskos vir die vrou wat lééf!
and Laat Sy liefde jou lei. The book also contains
scripture verses for specific needs and note pages
at the back. The book was launched in August
2016. It is available at R179.95.
Milanie Vosloo is a top-selling author, who
has touched the lives of thousands of women
through her books. Her honest way of writing
enables her to touch the heart and soul of her
readers ... to inspire them and to bring hope.
You will find that Milanie's words will touch
your heart, because she shares her life experienc-
es as successful businesswoman, writer, mother
and friend with you with sincerity and wisdom.
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