You're Too Loaded

17/09/2024

30/04/2024

Weekly Inspirational Including 1st April, 2024

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You are loved more than you see, feel or know.

The Bible says:
Zephaniah‬ ‭3‬:‭17‬ ‭CEB
The LORD your God is in your midst—a warrior bringing victory. He will create calm with his love; he will rejoice over you with singing.
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Because You’re too LOADED
Having a positive outlook is so important.
We often face situations that make us feel defeated, trodden on, battered, miserable or a failure.
That failed exam, that friend that walked away, that money that didn’t materialise, the job we didn’t get, the mistake we made or the wrong choice we took, can contribute to us feeling very negative about our lives.

But God says He will always give us the victory! God is always in our midst and is a master planner at turning around our mistakes, that failed exam, that walk away friend, for something much better.
God is the one who can give us the victory.

God tells us not to be anxious about anything. Easier said than done, right? I know, but, we have to trust that God is bigger than us. As our Maker, He knows our tomorrow and He will always make things beautiful it’s in right time.

Trust God with whatever you are going through right now.
His ways and love are greater than anything.

Say this now:
God you know all things, help me through this difficult time. I choose to lean and trust in you, knowing you will bring me out on top, in your perfect timing in Jesus name I pray, amen .

Much love in the Lord 🫶🏽

Your friend

Sylvia Vanessa

25/04/2024

Week Including 25th March, 2024

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You are loved more than you probably love yourself

The Bible says:
Colossians 3:12a ICB
God has chosen you, His holy people. He loves you.

Because You’re too LOADED
You’ve got to believe that you are loved by the best lover in the universe, God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. He only asks that you to be kind, show mercy, be humble, gentle, and be patient with yourself and with others.

When God becomes important to you, you want to do your best to do what He likes.
Let’s take your best friend for instance, you tend to always want to keep harmony in that friendship, you want to enjoy each others friendship. You don’t want to persistently keep doing things to make than upset, that’s not a good friend and it won’t develop a good relationship. If anything it will move you both further apart from each other.

Likewise, God, He is there for you always. The Bible is the primary way for you to find out how He feels about you and how to develop a relationship with Him. Draw near to Him and He will draw near to you.

He desires so much for you to know Him. You pleasing Him, is not just for His pleasure but also your own.
You’ll have joy, peace, strength, knowledge, wisdom, provision and safety, amongst many others.

Now these are some things no friend on earth can give you!

Much love in the Lord 🫶🏽

Your friend

Sylvia Vanessa

Y2L aims to create life encountering workshops that educate, encourage and equip young people to focus on their God given talents, ideas, gifts and desires. We aim to highlight distractions in the world and encourage them to make right choices so as not to become entangled in negative influences and...

25/04/2024

Week Including 18th March, 2024

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Remember that your greatest talent is so much bigger than your greatest fear.

The Bible says:
Exodus 35:30-35 (Message)
Moses told the Israelites, “See, God has selected Bezalel son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah. He’s filled him with the Spirit of God, with skill, ability, and know-how for making all sorts of things, to design and work in gold, silver, and bronze; to carve stones and set them; to carve wood, working in every kind of skilled craft. And he’s also made him a teacher, he and Oholiab son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan. He’s gifted them with the know-how needed for carving, designing, weaving, and embroidering in blue, purple, and scarlet fabrics, and in fine linen. They can make anything and design anything.”

Because You’re too LOADED
You’ve got to use that gift. You’ve got to use that talent. You’ve got to decide to get better at that skill! You’ve got to live that dream.

God has loaded you with potential.

You may already have a secret longing or knowing in your heart. It maybe something that comes so naturally and you enjoy it.

The scripture tells us that God chooses us for a specific talent or gift or desire or dream. Why? So we can fulfill it, for His glory, for our fulfillment and to be of help to others.

Whatever it is you can do or want to do, God has given you wisdom for it.
You were not a mistake. For example if you’re a guy and you love cake baking, embrace it, it will work for you. If you’re a girl and you love fixing electronics go for it, you will excel in it.
I use those as examples because you or other people may see your gift, talent or dream to be against the norm for your gender, but God knows why He has deposited you with that wisdom.

I love writing, I love encouraging. I haven’t reached perfection but that doesn’t stop me from doing what I love. I’m using a gift God has given me, I’m blessing others (well I hope so ☺️) and I’m fulfilled!

Embrace yours and live it, that’s where your ultimate success and fulfilment will come from. Don’t let other people place you in a box.

The men in our scripture were dressmakers, jewellery makers, etc. but they were skilled because their gift came from God.

Whatever your heart burns for, as long as it doesn’t break the law or hurt anyone, work on it. You’ve been chosen to have that gift for a reason.

Much love in the Lord 🫶🏽

Your friend

Sylvia Vanessa

Y2L aims to create life encountering workshops that educate, encourage and equip young people to focus on their God given talents, ideas, gifts and desires. We aim to highlight distractions in the world and encourage them to make right choices so as not to become entangled in negative influences and...

17/04/2024

Week including 11th March, 2024

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Learn from the past. Don’t live in it.

The Bible says:
Philippians 3:13 NTFE
My dear family, I don’t reckon that I have yet overtaken it. But this is my one aim: to forget everything that’s behind, and to strain every nerve to go after what’s ahead.

Because You’re too LOADED
No one is without troubles and no one is without pain.
Life happens to us all at some point. Whether it’s to do with school, family, finances, health, work or marriage or a bunch of other areas in between.

I’ve had a bunch of seriously ugly, painful, shocking incidents, experiences, trials and situations, but I am still here. Still pushing on.

You must remember you are not the only one. The Bible tells us that all these trials are ‘common’. Ugly, uncomfortable, painful, but common.

Nothing lasts forever, we have been built with the strength to see them through.
We must push through and push on.

Jesus says ”I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.”

Develop your relationship with God. Speak to godly counsellors and people you trust.

When it’s over, it’s over. If you keep looking back, it’s hard to move forward.
And I know that’s easier said than done. It’s hard, I failed many times, but my relationship with Christ keeps pushing me forward because I know what is ahead me, is better than all the rubbish stuff behind me.

And peradventure you believe you’re leaving good stuff behind. God is a Master planner and all things happen for a reason.
Even if it happened by mistake, God knows your journey and He can work it out for your good!

Much love in the Lord 🫶🏽

Your friend

Sylvia Vanessa

Y2L aims to create life encountering workshops that educate, encourage and equip young people to focus on their God given talents, ideas, gifts and desires. We aim to highlight distractions in the world and encourage them to make right choices so as not to become entangled in negative influences and...

16/04/2024

Week including 4th March, 2024

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The fear of being different, prevents most people from the opportunity of having real wealth.

The Bible says:
Psalm 139:13
You are the one who created my innermost parts; you knit me together while I was still in my mother’s womb.

Because You’re too LOADED
You can be exactly who God called you to be.
You are loaded with uniqueness. You don’t have to be like everyone else.
You don’t have to dress like everyone else. You don’t have to go where everyone else goes.

One thing I realised in this life is we spend too much time worrying about what ‘they’ will say.

As you get a little older and wiser, you realise, everyone has some form of fear of ‘what will they say’ it’s just that some people are very good at hiding it!

There is a friend group for everyone! There is a skill or talent you have that many other people have also. It’s just a matter of doing some asking, researching and talking. You don’t have to stay where you are tolerated and not celebrated.

If you like a particular activity and the people you’re with prevent you from exploring and achieving in that gift or skill, do it anyway!
You’ll make some new friends who love that activity to, when you join a group who love the same thing.

Dare to be you and you will set the world on fire!

Love other people’s differences and uniqueness. We have all been created that way for a reason.

There are so many different types of trees, birds, colours, foods, people and personalities.
God loves variety, that’s why He created you 😊.

Neurodivergent or not, we all make this world a special place.
Next time you come across a very different person to you. Look at them through Gods eyes.
He’s the creator of us all. That’s why He says “If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen.
1 John 4:20
This is a very deep and challenging scripture.

You are a fearfully and wonderfully made!

Much love in the Lord 🫶🏽

Your friend

Sylvia Vanessa

Y2L aims to create life encountering workshops that educate, encourage and equip young people to focus on their God given talents, ideas, gifts and desires. We aim to highlight distractions in the world and encourage them to make right choices so as not to become entangled in negative influences and...

12/04/2024

Week including 26th February, 2024

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Courage is looking fear right in the eye and saying ”Get out the way, I have got things to do!”

The Bible says:
Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand." Isaiah 41:10.

Because You’re too LOADED
You have much to do!
Don’t let this thought freak you out. God has loaded you with what you need, to do what you need to do, per time.

You may need to ask for wisdom, read some more, get help from friends, teachers or coworkers, parents or siblings. That’s all part of the process.

Growing, developing and skill building can all be a scary process, but you can do it.
You have to look at the exam and say “I’ve got this. I’m going to study a little harder, put my phone down for a period of time, I’m going to do what I need to do to achieve and succeed.”

Be courageous, nothing good ever comes easy. It will take commitment, determination and diligence. If you’ve got a problem you’re dealing with God says, He’s right there with you. Don’t be dismayed, don’t be discouraged. Hold onto your faith and know, if God has brought you to it, He’s more than capable of helping you through it!

He will strengthen you and uphold you with His righteous right hand.

You’ve got this! With God you are a majority. Whatever it is, you’re not the first and you will not be the last.
Never ever think, your case is peculiar. This world has been existing for far too long and there’s nothing new under the sun.
There’s a way out. Seek God and good counsel.

Much love in the Lord 🫶🏽

Your friend

Sylvia Vanessa

Y2L aims to create life encountering workshops that educate, encourage and equip young people to focus on their God given talents, ideas, gifts and desires. We aim to highlight distractions in the world and encourage them to make right choices so as not to become entangled in negative influences and...

12/04/2024

Week including 19th February, 2024

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"Every day is a new beginning. Breathe and start again ”

The Bible says:
Psalm 118:24
This is the Day the Lord has made, we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Because You’re too LOADED
Wake up everyday believing it can only get better. Say to yourself “I will survive and I will thrive.” Regardless of what happened yesterday, today has the ability to be better.
This is what we call walking in faith. Faith is real it is a tangible force that has the power to change circumstances and situations. It also keeps us strong. It keeps us looking into Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.
If we really believe Jesus is Lord, then we must believe, that regardless the situation God is working it all out for our good. I love the song by Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, titled ‘God is Working’ it perks me up always. It allows me to remember that I have a big God on my side and He’s constantly working things out for me good!
And if you’re a Christian He’s working it out for you too!

Just because you’re going through a rough time at home, with friends, at school, at work, at Church, in your health or a battle going on within your emotions. It doesn’t mean God is not working! Remember the story of Joseph, or Job or David or Ruth, or Abigail. There are too many to count. Just remember you have a big God on your side, so wake up today with positivity!

Say this out loud
Lord things around me are not happening as I would like them to. I feel anxious, tired, afraid, ashamed, unsure _____(put your own feeling in there)
But I choose to believe you are with me. I am not alone and I put my faith in Jesus. All things are working together for my good and the good of _____(put your own concern in there)
This is a new day and it’s the Day You have made God, and I will rejoice and be glad in it because You are with me. You are trustworthy. In Jesus name I pray

Speaking out, changes things, whether for good or bad. It changes the atmosphere and it puts angels into action.

Have a blessed day!

Much love in the Lord 🫶🏽

Your friend

Sylvia Vanessa

Y2L aims to create life encountering workshops that educate, encourage and equip young people to focus on their God given talents, ideas, gifts and desires. We aim to highlight distractions in the world and encourage them to make right choices so as not to become entangled in negative influences and...

12/04/2024

Week including 12th February, 2024

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"Fear, anxiety and pain and real, but you are never alone”

The Bible says:
Romans 8:31
If God be for us, who can be against us?.

Because You’re too LOADED
And if you are a child of God, that is you have made a conscious decision to live for Jesus and have said a prayer asking Jesus to come into your life. (You see I’m trying to be specific here) You have nothing to fear.

You see trials and tribulations come to everyone! The kings the queens, the married, the unmarried, those who go to university and those who stop their education at secondary school. Problems, haters, feelings of despair, anxiety and depression comes to all people at some point in their lives.

But as I said, if you are a child of God, you must take heart that no matter what life throws at you in school, at work, at home, in church, or wherever. God will not abandon you. He always has a plan! You remember Joseph? His own brothers hated him so much they wanted to kill him, but God chose one brother to say no and they ended up throwing him into a well and then selling him to Egyptian traders as a slave. We thought that was the end, but God was in that abandonment with Joseph. God was going to work it all out, so Joseph could live and Gods will get accomplished.

Take heart today that God loves you very much.

You’re too loaded to fail.
God has a plan in that horrible situation. Keep trusting, keep believing, keep reading Gods Word, keep in fellowship with other believers and confide in those you trust.

You can be sure when you’re on the Lords side He is for you and not against you.

You have a big big Father ❤️

Much love in the Lord.

Your friend

Sylvia Vanessa

Y2L aims to create life encountering workshops that educate, encourage and equip young people to focus on their God given talents, ideas, gifts and desires. We aim to highlight distractions in the world and encourage them to make right choices so as not to become entangled in negative influences and...

05/02/2024

Weekly Inspiration 29/01/2024

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"When you live your life with honesty and integrity, there is nothing that anyone can ever take away from you.”

The Bible says:
Genesis 27:20
But Isaac said to his son, “How have you found it so fast, my son?” And Jacob said, “Because the Lord your God made it happen.”.

Genesis 27:24
Isaac said, “Is it true that you are my son Esau?” Jacob answered, “I am.”

Because You’re too LOADED
Live in honesty and integrity.
There is much to say about these Bible passages but I’ll keep it short.

On the contrary to last week’s weekly inspiration, here we see dishonesty in action.
Jacob decided to deceive his father to obtain his brother Esau’s blessing.
He pretended to be someone he wasn’t. Oh how many times we do that, in the things we say and do.
But to cut a long story short, God cannot be mocked, whatever a man sows (does) that is what he shall reap (receive) Galatians 6:7

In this scripture Jacob tricked his dad pretending to be his brother Esau. Later in Genesis 29:1-25 we see Jacob being deceived by his uncle Laban and it cost him 7 years of his life.
It’s a classic reap what you sow story.

However, there is another lesson to learn here too. Isaac was really unsure about whether or not it was really Jacob that brought him the food, but still went ahead and blessed him without getting his doubts checked out.

Let’s be mindful of the red flags of life. God gave us instincts for a reason. It’s inbuilt in every human being. If you don’t feel comfortable about a situation, ponder why, what may not be right? Whether it’s what someone says or does, something you’ve heard or something you’ve been asked to do.

As Christian’s we have been given the Holy Spirit for a reason. He is your counsellor and the word of God is also a light on your path of life. (Psalm 119:105)

Let’s always check in with the two before making decisions and of course, those trusted people in your life.
The Bible says in the multitude of counsellors there is safety. (Proverbs 11:14.)
Sometimes making decisions on your own can be unwise. Look what happened to Isaac. He wasn’t sure, but went ahead without checking out his doubts. It cost his son Jacob dearly, in more ways than one!

We thank God for His mercy

Much love in the Lord 🫶🏽

Your friend

Sylvia Vanessa