David and Goliath CHILDREN STORY by Babs Vorster (maiden name)

“Who is screaming like that?’ asks David, walking towards his brothers.

“What do you know man? Why are you not tending to the sheep?” asks one of David’s brothers.

David walks to other people standing nearby.  “Who is screaming like that?” he asks.

“It is the giant Goliath.  He wants one of us to fight him.  But how can we do that?  He is so huge.

“I will fight him,” says David.

“Ha-ha-ha” the people around David laughs.  “Such a young man, and he has the guts to fight a giant! Ha-ha-ha!”

David turns to Saul. “When a lion grabs one of my sheep, I follow it, kill it, and save my sheep from its mouth. I have killed lions and bears. Goliath will be like one of them because he is mocking the army of the living God. The Lord, who saved me from the claws of lions and bears, will save me from the hand of this giant.”

Will you go and fight Goliath, my friend?

“Go,” says Saul. May the Lord be with you.”

They try to fit Saul’s clothing to David, but David cannot move in them.  David takes it off and takes his staff in his hand.  He chooses 5 round and smooth pebbles from the stream and puts them in the bag hanging around his body.  

“Lord, You are with me.  You are the only One who can help me now.  Please help me to overcome this giant that is mocking Your army.  Give me the courage and strength Lord.”

 He moves towards the giant with his slingshot in his hand.

“Am I a dog that you come to me with sticks?” screams Goliath cursing David.

David looks up, up, up, and up to the giant. For a minute he gulps and his eyes widen as he looks at the length of the giant.  It feels like he wants to turn around and run away. Then he hears Goliath cursing him and his God.  This gives David new courage.

“You come against me with a sword and spear, but I come against you in the Name of the Lord God Almighty. The Lord is going to deliver you into my hands this day, and I will kill you. The Lord is going to deliver you all into our hands.

“Ho-ho-ho-ho” laughs the giant and begins to move closer to David.

“Lord, You are in control,” cries David, running toward the giant.

David stops, puts his hand into his bag, and takes a smooth pebble.

He puts it in his slingshot.

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh he swings the slingshot above his head and lets go of it.

The pebble moves higher and higher and higher.

Kabam!  It hits Goliath right on his forehead and the pebble sinks right into his forehead.

Kadoef!, Goliath falls to the ground – dead as a doornail.

“Yippee! David has won!! The giant is dead!",’ shout the soldiers.   The Lord helped David to kill the giant! Hip-hip hooray!”

Remember friend: Jesus will always help you when you are scared and feel alone.  He is your only and best Friend in the whole world!

2024.10.28

David en Goliat KINDERVERHAAL geskryf deur Babs Vorster (nooiensvan)

“Wie skreeu so?’ vra Dawid toe hy aangestap kom na sy broers toe.

“Ag wat weet jy man? Hoekom pas jy nie die skape op nie?” vra een van Dawid se broers.

Dawid stap na ander mense toe.  “Wie skreeu so?” vra hy vir hulle.

“Dit is die reus Goliat.  Hy wil hê een van ons moet teen hom gaan baklei. Maar hoe kan ons? Hy is so groot.

“Ek sal teen hom gaan baklei”, sê Dawid vir Saul.

“Ha-ha-ha” lag al die mense om Dawid.  “So jong man en hy sien kans om teen n reus te gaan baklei. Ha-ha-ha!”

Dawid draai na Saul toe. “Wanneer ‘n leeu een van my skape gryp, gaan ek agter dit aan, maak dit dood en red my skaap uit sy bek. Ek het leeus en bere doodgemaak.  Hierdie Goliat sal soos een van hulle wees, want hy spot die weermag van die lewende God.  Die Here, wat my gered het van die pote van die leeu en die beer, sal my red uit die hand van hierdie reus.”

Sal jy teen Goliat gaan baklei maatjie?

“Gaan, sê Saulus. Mag die Here by jou wees.”

Hulle probeer eers Saulus se weermag klere vir Dawid aantrek, maar Dawid kan nie eens in dit beweeg nie. Dawid trek dit uit en vat sy staf in sy hand.  Hy kies vir hom 5 ronde, gladde klippies uit die stroom, en sit dit in die sak wat om sy lyf hang.

“Here, U is met my. U is al Een wat my nou kan help.  Help my om hierdie reus te oorwin wat so met U land se weermag spot.  Gee vir my die moed, krag en sterkte Here.”

 Met sy slingervel beweeg hy na die reus toe.

“Is ek n hond dat jy na my toe kom met stokke,” skreeu die reus en vloek vir Dawid.

Dawid kyk op, op,op en op na die reus. Vir n oomblik sluk hy en sy oë rek groot vir die lengte van die reus. Dit voel vir hom hy moet omdraai en weghardloop. Toe hoor hy hoe Goliat hom en sy God vloek. Dit gee Dawid nuwe moed.

“Jy kom teen my met n swaard en ‘ n spies, maar ek kom teen jou in die Naam van die Here God Almagtig.  Die Here gaan jou op hierdie dag in my hande oorgee en ek sal jou doodmaak. Die Here gaan julle almal in ons hande oorgee.

“Ho-ho-ho-ho,” lag die reus en begin nader aan Dawid beweeg.

“Here, U is in beheer,” roep Dawid en hardloop na die reus toe.

Hy stop, steek sy hand in sy sak en neem n gladde klippie.

Hy sit dit in sy slingervel.

Sjoesh, sjoesh, sjoesh swaai hy die slingervel bo sy kop en laat dit los.

Die klippie trek al hoe hoër en hoër en hoër.

Kabam! tref dit Goliat reg teen sy voorkop en die klip sink in sy voorkop in.

Kadoef!, slaan Goliat morsdood op die grond neer.

“Jippie!’ skreeu die soldate. “Dawid het gewen!! Die reus is dood! Die Here het Dawid gehelp om die reus dood te maak! Hiep-hiep hoera!”

Onthou maatjie: Jesus sal jou altyd help wanneer jy bang en alleen voel.  Hy is jou enigste en beste Vriend in die hele wêreld!  

2024.10.28

11 DAY ROUTE FROM EGYPT TO CANAAN Day 13 TO 20 POSITIVE DECLARATIONS THAT WILL BREAK ALL WALLS

 

2024.10.18

Dearest Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit

I have reached Canaan with Your help!!  And what a road it was!  Very bumpy but also very good for my body, soul, mind, and being.  Thank You for helping me on this journey.  Please help me to write Positive declarations that will break the walls of Canaan, and the walls in my heart.  Thank You Holy Spirit for leading me this morning and for always being right there with me!

(I have used the 1986 NIV Translation of the Bible to clarify these verses.)

These verses can serve as uplifting reminders of faith, strength, and purpose!

·  Philippians 4:13: "I can do everything through Him who gives me strength."

·  Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

·  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."

·  Psalm 23:1: "The LORD is my Shepherd, I shall not be in want.

·  Romans 8:28: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose."

·  2 Timothy 1:7: "For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of  love and of self-discipline."

·  Psalm 139:14: "I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well."

·  Psalm 27:1: "The LORD is my Light and my Salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the Stronghold (defense, high fort (tower), refuge) of my life—of whom shall I be afraid?"

·  Isaiah 43:2: "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze."

These verses remind us of hope, strength, and divine presence in our lives!

·  Romans 15:13: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

·  Ephesians 3:20: "Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us."

·  Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."

·  Psalm 34:8: "Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him."

·  Colossians 3:2: "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."

·  John 16:33: "I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."

These verses can inspire hope, courage, and reassurance in your life!:

·  Ephesians 2:10: "For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do."

·  1 Peter 5:7: "Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you."

·  Psalm 46:1: "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."

·  Romans 15:13: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

·  Isaiah 40:31: "But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

·  Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."

·  Matthew 11:28: "Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."

·  Psalm 119:105: "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light for my path."

These verses emphasize love, hope, strength, and the assurance of God's presence in your life!:

·  Psalm 37:4: "Delight yourself in the LORD and He will give you the desires of your heart."

·  2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; The old has gone, the new has come!"

·  Romans 8:1: "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."

·  Deuteronomy 31:6: "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you."

·  James 1:17: "Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows."

·  Psalm 91:2: "I will say of the LORD, 'He is my Refuge and my Fortress, my God, in whom I trust.'"

These verses remind us of God's goodness, love, and our purpose in Him!

·  Hebrews 13:5b: "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

·  Isaiah 26:3: "You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast because he trusts in You."

·  1 John 4:19: "We love because He first loved us."

·  Galatians 5:22-23: "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things, there is no law."

·  Psalm 100:5: "For the LORD is good and His love endures forever; His faithfulness continues through all generations."

·  Proverbs 16:3: "Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."

·  1 Thessalonians 5:16-18: "Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus."

·  Matthew 5:14: "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden."

These verses highlight God’s support, encouragement, and the hope we can find in Him

·  Psalm 34:18: "The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."

·  Philippians 1:6: "Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."

·  Romans 5:3-4: "Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope."

·  Psalm 118:24: "This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it."

·  Matthew 6:33: "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well."

·  Romans 12:12: "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer."

1 Chronicles 16:34: "Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever."

Psalm 121:1-2: "I lift up my eyes to the hills—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth."

Romans 8:32: "He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all—how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?"

Colossians 1:13: "For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son He loves."

John 14:27: "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

Ephesians 1:3: "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ."

Psalm 16:8: "I have set the LORD always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken."

Psalm 121:7-8 The Lord will keep you from all harm - He will watch over your life; The Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore.

Isaiah 58:11: "The LORD will guide you always; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail."

These verses serve as powerful reminders of God's goodness, guidance, and the blessings He provides!

Psalm 9:10: "Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek You."

Philippians 4:19: "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus."

Psalm 139:5: "You hem me in - behind and before; You have laid your hand upon me."

James 4:8: "Come near to God and He will come near to you."

1 Peter 2:9: "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light."

Psalm 139 For You created my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb.

Psalm 37:23-24: "If the LORD delights in a man’s way He makes his steps firm; though he stumbles, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with His hand."

2 Corinthians 12:9: "But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.'"

These verses remind us of God’s support, love, and the strength we find in Him!

Psalm 23:6: "Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever."

Ephesians 2:8-9: "For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works so that no one can boast."

Hebrews 10:23: "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful."

Isaiah 41:13: "For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you."

Romans 15:5-6: "May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you follow Christ Jesus, so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."

1 John 5:14: "This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us."

Psalm 37:4 -5: "Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him and He will do this."

Proverbs 18:10: "The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."

These verses continue to offer encouragement, hope, and assurance of God’s presence and faithfulness!

Psalm 119:165: "Great peace have those who love Your law, and nothing can make them stumble."

John 10:10: "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full."

Romans 12:21: "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."

Psalm  46:10: "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."

Matthew 19:26: "Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'"

Colossians 3:15: "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful."

1 Thessalonians 3:12: "May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you."

These verses emphasize peace, hope, and the love that God encourages us to share with one another!

Philippians 4:8: "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."

Proverbs 3:7-8: "Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil. This will bring health to your body and nourishment to your bones."

2 Corinthians 3:17: "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom."

1 Thessalonians 5:16 Be joyful always.

Ephesians 1:7: "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace."

Psalm 37:11: "But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity."

Isaiah 26:12: "LORD, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished You have done for us."

Matthew 28:20: "And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."

Isaiah 25:1 O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise Your Name; for in perfect faithfulness You have done marvelous things, things planned long ago.

These verses provide encouragement, peace, and reminders of God's presence and grace!

Hebrews 4:16: "Let us then approach the throne of grace  (God’s throne) with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."

Psalm 118:14: "The LORD is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation."

Isaiah 43:1: "But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, Jacob, He who formed you, O Israel: 'Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are Mine.'"

Romans 8:37: "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us."

Galatians 6:9: "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

Psalm 121:8: "The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore."

1 Chronicles 28:20: "David also said to Solomon his son, 'Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you.'"

Matthew 5:16: "In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven."

These verses serve as powerful reminders of God's strength, encouragement, and the impact of our actions!

Psalm 23:4: "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me."

John 14:1: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in Me."

Psalm 34:7: "The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them."

Isaiah 40:11: "He tends His flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those that have young."

Ephesians 2:6: "And God raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms in Christ Jesus." Thank You, Father!

Psalm 119:11: "I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against you."

These verses offer comfort, hope, and reminders of God’s presence and care in our lives!

·  Philippians 4:6-7: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

·  Psalm 145:18: "The LORD is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in truth."

·  Proverbs 4:23: "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life (everything you do flows from it.)"

·  2 Thessalonians 3:3: "But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one."

·  Isaiah 40:29: "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak."

·  Matthew 7:7: "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you."

·  1 Corinthians 10:13: "No temptation has seized (overtaken) you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it."

·  Psalm 28:7: "The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to Him in song."

These verses serve as powerful reminders of God's goodness, guidance, and the blessings He provides!

·  1 Chronicles 16:34: "Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever."

·  Psalm 121:1-2: "I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth."

·  Psalm 16:8: "I have set the Lord always before me. Because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

 These verses remind us of God’s support, love, and the strength we find in Him!:

·  Psalm 9:10: "Those who know Your name trust in You, for You, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek You."

·  Philippians 4:19: "And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus."

·  Psalm 139:5: "You hem me in - behind and before; You have laid Your hand upon me."

·  Isaiah 40:31: "But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."

These verses continue to offer encouragement, hope, and assurance of God’s presence and faithfulness!:

·  Psalm 23:6: "Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever."

·  Isaiah 41:13: "For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you."

·  Psalm 37:5: "Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him and He will do this."

·  Proverbs 18:10: "The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe."

These verses emphasize peace, hope, and the love that God encourages us to share with one another!:

·  Psalm 119:165: "Great peace have they who love Your law, and nothing can make them stumble."

·  Psalm 46:10: "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."

·  Matthew 19:26: "Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'"

These verses provide encouragement, peace, and reminders of God's presence and grace!:

·  Ephesians 1:7: "In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace."

·  Isaiah 26:12: "LORD, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished You have done for us."

These verses serve as powerful reminders of God's strength, encouragement, and the impact of our actions!:

·  Psalm 118:14: "The LORD is my strength and my song; He has become my salvation."

·  Romans 8:37: "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us."

·  Psalm 121:8: "The LORD will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore."

·  Matthew 5:16: "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven."

These verses offer comfort, hope, and reminders of God’s presence and care in our lives!

Psalm 23:4: "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and your staff, they comfort me."

Isaiah 42:3 A bruised reed He will not break, and a smoldering wick He will not snuff out.
In faithfulness He will bring forth justice;

Psalm 34:7: "The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him, and He delivers them."

Psalm 119:11: "I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against you."

Romans 8:31b If God is for us, who can be against us?

Isaiah 49:16 See, I have engraved you on the palms of My hands;   your walls (name) are ever before Me.

Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord your God is with you, He is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. (Got this in 1982!)

Thank You, Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit!! I love You very much!!!

11 DAY ROUTE FROM EGYPT TO CANAAN Day 12 Accepting Canaan!!!

 2024.10.167

Dearest Father, Jesus, and Holy Spirit

Here I am in Canaan, the promised land and I am so excited!!  I cannot wait to enter this new land, to begin a new life, to do things that You have planned for me even in my mother’s womb.

What if…

I  I do not like the new circumstances?

I  I am not able to do the things You ask of me?

I  I make mistakes again, big mistakes that cannot be rectified?

I  I cannot live with the money I receive?

I  I cannot go on in my circumstances?

I  I cannot buy myself a place to stay?

I  I have to live with my children for the rest of my life?

I  We have a big fight or my son asks me to leave?

I aI am scared…

I  Of the newness of everything

I  That I will just sit back and do nothing

I  That I would just get old and sit down, doing nothing

thI  To face the new me

I  To face new changes and challenges at my age

I  That I will just give over and not do anything

BBut:  I have already…

I  planted pot plants

I  bought tomatoes to plant in containers and let them hang down and eat fresh tomatoes every day

I  made a table of my talents, what I would love to do and what God wants me to do.

I  Begin to get excited about this new me, the new place, a new life

I  Tapped into a group and looked at available flats in the market.  Yes, it is not our neighborhood, but… I will adapt.  I am easily adaptable – lucky for that

I  Get rid of pride and everything that could hold me back

I  Organized my room so I could make food for myself if needed.

I  Accepted my circumstances

I  Made plans to move on with my life

I have to accept Canaan because…

I  This is where I am going to stay for the rest of my live

I  This is now the new me

I  God brought me to Canaan and kept me safe here

I  This is my new lifestyle

I  There is no other place I can go to

I  The desert and Red Sea are blocking me from going back to Egypt, and honestly, I never want to go back to Egypt again.  I’d rather stay here and face the newness of everything

I  This is the place You brought me to grow, expand my vision, be safe, and get peace in my life.

I  This is the promised land, where You are leading me into what I must do next!

I  This is the promised land where new excitement awaits me around every corner!  Why am I scared then?  It is going to be great.  I just have to take on the challenge.

I accept Canaan because…

I  It is new, exciting, and a vibrant new life for me to explore. I am just scared to start, scared that I will enjoy it more than I ever thought possible

I  God brought me out of Egypt and He thinks this new life is where I belong

I  I have a chance at a new life, new hope and new beginnings

I  It is the promised land, where God will take care of me.  How could I ever have doubted that?

I  The Lord will lead the way and take me on the right paths

I  Even if I make mistakes, God will help me straighten them out.  It is better to try and fail, than not to have tried at all.

I  It has the promise of being a wonderful land with new adventures waiting and new things just around the corner for me

I  I will be able to use my talents to God’s honor. And God will lead me on this road with kindness and goodness and show me the better way

I  It is soooo much better than Egypt was!

I  It is a new life, a new beginning, a new everything. 

I  I get a second chance at life without a husband to hold me back.  Life will just be what I make of it now.  No excuses or hiding behind someone else.

I  I want and need a new challenge in life, something that I can look forward to

I  You are there Lord, and I know You always watch out for me, lead me where You want me, and equip me!

I  This is the land You promised me years ago and I accept it now with thankfulness in my heart

I  You will lead me through green pastures and let me rest in You

Thank You Lord for …

I  Canaan and everything You have planned for me

I  Leading me out of Egypt, through the desert to this promised land

I  Being with me every step of my life!

I  Bringing me to a place where I am alone to make decisions You want me to make and to serve You with everything in me

I  Your kindness, goodness, and mercy over me

I  Holding my hand when I felt so alone in the desert

I  Giving me hope when things went so wrong in my life!!!

I  Bringing me to a place where I have peace

I  Helping me to say no to people – I think for the first time in my life!!!

I  Just holding me very close to Your heart and teaching me what I need to do every step of the way

I  Understanding that I am scared of this new road I have taken, but that You comfort me and lead me slowly into what You want me to do

I  Your patience with me, all the years in Egypt and now here in the promised land

I  Walking this road with me and never leaving me alone for one minute

I  Just being my best Friend in the universe and for understanding me, yet still loving me

I  Your goodness, mercy, and goodness

I  Canaan… the promised land

I accept…

I  Canaan … the promised land

I  Every challenge You will bring on my road

I  You helping me to bring my talents to the front and keeping them at the front

I  Your help and hand in my new life

I  You as my Leader, my Helper, my best Friend in the universe and my Adviser at all times

I  The challenges lying ahead

I  You as my only Helper, the only One that will always be there for me

I  You as the only One who really cares about me and my well-being

I  Your rules, Your regulations, Your Leadership in my life

I  Just resting in You if things are getting too much for me

I  That, from this day, I do not have a husband and I am not taking him into Canaan.  Please look at him Lord and help him to turn back to You

I  What You want for me in life Lord, only what You want

I  Loving You forever and You as my Bridegroom

I  That I will listen to my Bridegroom at all times and follow Your lead

I  Canaan as my new home until You want me to move to another place.  I will not kick against the spurs Lord, but will accept every step of this journey. 

I  That my eyes, ears, heart, body, soul, and being is now open only to God’s Leadership!!!

I  Every challenge that You bring me, Lord.  But please help me if I feel too weak and make me excited about the challenges You give me, because You know I can do it!

I  You, just You Father, Jesus, Holy Spirit

I  You as my Everything, the One I will run to with everything!!

I  This wonderful land You have given me and all the opportunities that go with it

I  You as my only Advisor, the One I will listen to and whose voice I will hear very clearly above everything else.  Thank You for that!!!

I  Only You and the promised land in my life – nothing else that You do not allow in my life!!!

Thank You for Canaan Lord!!!!!!!!!!!