BEYOND MEASURE

"OUR DEEPEST IS NOT THAT WE ARE INADEQUATE.

OUR DEEPEST FEAR IS THAT WE ARE POWERFUL BEYOND MEASURE. IT IS OUR LIGHT, NOT OUR DARKNESS, THAT MOST FRIGHTENS US.

WE ASK OURSELVES: WHO AM I TO BE BRILLIANT, GORGEOUS, TALENTED, FABULOUS? ACTUALLY, WHO ARE YOU NOT TO BE?
YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD. YOUR PLAYING SMALL DOES NOT SERVE THE WORLD.

THERE IS NOTHING ENLIGHTENED ABOUT SHRINKING SO THAT OTHER PEOPLE WON'T FEEL INSECURE AROUND YOU. WE ARE ALL MEANT TO SHINE, AS CHILDREN DO.

WE WERE BORN TO MAKE MANIFEST THE GLORY OF GOD IN US. IT'S NOT JUST SOME OF US. IT'S IN EVERYONE.
AND AS WE LET OUR LIGHT SHINE, WE UNCONSCIOUSLY GIVE OTHER PEOPLE PERMISSION TO DO THE SAME. AS WE ARE LIBERATED FROM OUR OWN FEAR, OUR PRESENCE AUTOMATICALLY LIBERATES OTHERS"




(Marianne Williamson - and quoted by Nelson Mandela 1994 at his inauguration!


Friday, March 27, 2009

BLESSED!

Today was a miracle. Let me explain what I mean by that. After a wonderful church service and a challenge on trusting our Lord more, I set out for lunch somewhere. There could only be one place for me today. After a stressful time and the need of more relax time for me, I decided to go to a special place. It is a very nice cafĂ©/restaurant with a little pond, some ducks and geese. I got myself a nice GREEK salad and enjoyed watching all the people there, the children, the families. Then, I spotted them: 2 wonderful HAMMOCKS. I made a plan. After my meal I would get into one of those and just look at the blue sky. So that is what I did. Shortly after I lied down, a young boy struck up a conversation with me. He was quite a chatter box. His name was Keeyan with a K like a KEEN KING as he explained to me. “WOW, I said,” my name starts with a K as well…” We made friends and talked about funny animated movies such as Madagascar and Kungfu Panda and Toy Story. The Keeyan said: “It is very nice meeting you!” By then three other lill kids seemed to be drawn to me and we all chatted. I felt so awesomely blessed; it is hard to put it into words. Here I was, just having had a lunch on my own…I could have felt so lonely…but God had a different plan and I am glad I caught that one. HE blessed me with the presence of 5 really sweet kids: Keeyan (8years old), a girl (9 years old), a girl (4 years old), her little sister (3 years old) and a cute little blond boy (3 years old). I drank in the scene that displayed itself in front of my eyes and I know that you my God have drawn those kids to me. Before I left, Keeyan said: “SO, is this good-bye?” I told him so but then hugged him good-bye and then he put a shy little boy’s kiss on my cheek saying: This is MY good-bye to you.” Thank you, dear PAPPA in heaven for blessing me with your sweet presence today…it was so tangible. Words cannot describe, even pictures fall short of even coming close to that one. Thank you form the bottom of my heart!!!! Your Sunshine K

underSOMETHING

I know that my Reeemer lives and I know I have to start this post with this assurance. I also know that the enemy does not sleep, he is otu to kill , steal and distroy. The third thing that I know is that the enemy waits for a HIGH to end, for the adrenalin to stop, so he can start choking the truth out of the vulnerable people. Why do I write this? Because i see my church family and myself in this process right now. We come from 2 conferences at our new Church buidling and our official opening and dedication of the church building. It has been a very itnense time of giving hours and work to let God be glorified. This week has been a hard one for all of us. I can see the enemy just prawling and waiting for attack. It is like inthis picture. he waits udner water and wants to attack, shooting arrows and torpedos at us, at me. I am glad for God's protection. He is my tower and my shield. He will help me to sleep better and HE will help my soul to calm down. Just know that whenever you have experienced a mountain top, the valley is not far, prepare yourself, put on the armor of God and praise HIM who will lead you through! That is what I am doing....trying to do at least while I am recovering.

Sunday, March 15, 2009

CREATEDbyGOD

I am still amazed. When Innocent, Nadine's husband called me on my cell wednesday evening, I was a bit concerned. I had a huge headache and was already in bed at 6pm after 3 hard work days at the church.When I heard Nadine cry in the background, I knew it was urgent. 10 minutes later I was in front of there door and I could see, we need to go to the hospital...it was time.Oh my....I had been thinking of all those movies I had seen where the baby came in a car.....I freaked. The granny I live with tried to calm me: Kerstin, the baby won't come in the car! So we left and drove to hospital that was 30 min away. We arrived and got her where she needed to be. I was able to translate a bit for her because she has trouble to understand English and she was nervous. 5 hours later Nadine brought Jamie into this world. 53 cm, 3kg...wiht a lot of hair and beautiful eyes. I feel like a Godmother or Antie and I am so proud of Nadine. She did a great job. When I held JAMIE for the first time I was so amazed....what a perfect baby, see for yourself

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