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| MPD Trainees with Humphey Bande (trainer in the striped golfer) |
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
MPD Training
We attended training on the 1st week of February where we were taught on how to raise partners. Ministry of Partnership Development (MPD) is a partnership ministry through which campus ministers raise their monthly income & prayer teams. Partners help us advance the kingdom on campus by sending us out through their respective contributions. We each get taught on how to raise partners & we see it as a ministry & not just a pool of donors, without partners we are unable to advance the kingdom on to campuses because of a shortage of resources to do so.
Grow Evening!
Grow is a module based course that we offer to students, it is equivalent to bible school. This year we have our 1st Grow 2 which is a 2nd year class of Grow.
Last year I graduated from Grow 1 & this year Im a Grow 2 student. We run Grow classes weekly on Monday nights & all members of our society are encouraged to attend.
The first few classes of Grow 1 & 2 were combined to teach on foundations based on Acts 2 & students were equipped on how to teach the foundations as they make disciples.
The last week of Grow were teachings on time management & academic excellence.
Last year I graduated from Grow 1 & this year Im a Grow 2 student. We run Grow classes weekly on Monday nights & all members of our society are encouraged to attend.
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| Our 1st Grow class for this year |
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| Tshili speaking in our 1st Grow class |
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| Students in a Grow class |
The last week of Grow were teachings on time management & academic excellence.
I (heart) UJ!
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| Our series for the semester |
We run connect groups during the week where the members of our student church meet in small groups & do life together, we encourage connect groups to dive deeper into the Sunday sermon & to get practical on the campus making disciples & advancing the kingdom.
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| Alfred & Andrew rendered a song at our opening service |
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| Our creative arts team presenting a skit at one of our Sunday services |
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| Students worshipping at our opening service for 2011 |
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| Bles101 is our venue for the Sunday service, this was our 1st service for the term |
The Team
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| Langa & Unathi Mbonambi: Langa heads our Kingsway Campus & Unathi is his beautiful wife |
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| Marcia & Siviwe Notshe: Marcia is our worship pastor & she is married to Siviwe who is also in ministry |
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| Tshilidzi Gabeni is our prayer & intercession pastor |
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| Lwela Rambuda is our newest addition to the pastoral team |
The year of your life team
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| Monoki Ranamane |
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| Nyiko Ngubeni |
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| Manketla Malete |
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| Siphokazi Makhubela |
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| Nolo Masebe |
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| Yup, thats me, James Matlala |
Our Society Chairperson
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| Andrew Soglo |
The year of my life
2011 is the year of my life, I am doing my 1st year of campus ministry with His People Church. Im on a program called Year of Your Life where I undertook to serve my church on campus for at least a year & see where God takes me afterwards.
Im passionate about the transformation of young people in my generation & beyond, Im sold out for the restoration of manhood as God intended it to be & I hope to play a role in bringing kingdom truth in our present age.
This week is the last week of the varsity term, we have a nice long holiday coming up. All the blog posts that follow this one are a recap of everything that took place on our campus thus far... :)
Im passionate about the transformation of young people in my generation & beyond, Im sold out for the restoration of manhood as God intended it to be & I hope to play a role in bringing kingdom truth in our present age.
This week is the last week of the varsity term, we have a nice long holiday coming up. All the blog posts that follow this one are a recap of everything that took place on our campus thus far... :)
The Trail...
I loooooooooooove writing, i love capturing my raw thoughts & sharing them, Below is a mixture of thoughts i put up on facebook over time.
Manhood
by James Matlala on Tuesday, 30 September 2008 at 19:24
Once in a course of a male's lyf, a tym comes wen a boy becomes a man. Unfortunately its nt an easy one bcos God best defines manhood nd He calls us 2 inner healng nd restoration. Ths may cme wt a portion of tears nd lots of 4givnes 2 do. By His grace I am ready 4 d journey. To al my brothaz out ther, ask God 2 take u thru ths journey, get healng nd make a diff. We, men tht is, hav a responsibility cos we given authority bt if we act lyk babies, d world falls apart. Men rise up, i urge u.
Bcos u can...
by James Matlala on Tuesday, 24 February 2009 at 12:13
"Why me?" im sure we al hav went thru tymz wen we cried out nd asked d questn bt then thts 1 way of lookng at it. Lets xplore anotha view, Job, yes! He lost EVERYTHNG nd nly had hs lyf left bt it was nt so much abt hm tht he may ask WHY ME, instead it was bcos He can. Its d same wt u nd i, funy enuf we alwys cme out victorious after wrestlng wt WHY ME. Thnk again, it hs 2 b u bcos u cn handle it, He find u worthy 2 deposit His spirit in u so tht thru nd thru He may display His splendour. Yes it has 2 b u, bcos u cn handle it. U r stronger thn u hav dreamt, wipe off those tears, chin up, chest out, He hs got ur back. Shun evil, rejoice alwys, pray witout ceasng, gv thnx in al nd NEVA EVA EVA GIV UP! It hs 2 b u bcos u cn.
GR8 IS THY FAITHFULNES
by James Matlala on Monday, 14 December 2009 at 17:56
God is faithful. take time n pray to remember al de words u received jus after salvation, de visions, crazy dreams n al:) wow u wil be amazed, HE MEANT EACH AND EVERYONE OF THEM. at times u jus think i'm not good enough, i don't have de ideal friend i want, i jus can't get it right even though i believe, de list goes on, but guess wat? u don't need anything else in life until GOD stands sovereign over al, until HE is your everything, until you are mad at yourself not because of recession or bad results n de like but because u c that u drifted from HIM, until u c that today u not as close 2 HIM as u were yesterday. wow HE IS ALL WE NEED, n HE frustrates our plans so we can realise that once HE is your all, then u got everything else. snap everything works for good, i testify n i believe u DADDY. n i jus wanna remind u, U AR LOVED, left, right n center, upside down, inside out, bottom up, u jus lovable hey, now stand strong, chest out, chin up, trusting HIS WORD now go ahead n do some damage, face life.
silent breakdwn
by James Matlala on Friday, 15 January 2010 at 03:41
lyts off, snorez begn 2 ululate in harmonies of fatigue, bodies turning lyk a burger sizzlng on d stove, d world iz asleep yet im kept awake by d noise in my heart,
A man knws wen 2 hold on bt at tymz a man hs 2 let go, no matter hw hard,
2 let go of d past hurtz tht hinder my luv 4 u,
2 let go of d toxic 1 way frndshp tht gt me so drunk tht i dnt knw wt a frnd iz,
2 let go of d tried n tested tht hs gt me competng az a speaker yet i lukd dwn on myslf az a musician...
2 let go of my fearz n embrace d Father's love
A man knws wen 2 hold on bt at tymz a man hs 2 let go, no matter hw hard,
2 let go of d past hurtz tht hinder my luv 4 u,
2 let go of d toxic 1 way frndshp tht gt me so drunk tht i dnt knw wt a frnd iz,
2 let go of d tried n tested tht hs gt me competng az a speaker yet i lukd dwn on myslf az a musician...
2 let go of my fearz n embrace d Father's love
untitled
by James Matlala on Wednesday, 03 February 2010 at 14:14
D Lord has withheld al dat i want, a perf
ct me,
de ideal family,
de perfect girlfrnd, untaintd n pure,
frndz who r alwys der 4 me,
a big fat cheque tht js fallz on my lap,
a church wit christianz who neva sin,
a world wit peace, a sense of morality n unconditional luv,
de list iz endless...
YET HE NEVER WITHHELD HIMSELF FROM ME, WAT MORE CAN I ASK FOR! I HAVE EVERYTHING IN HIM.
ct me,
de ideal family,
de perfect girlfrnd, untaintd n pure,
frndz who r alwys der 4 me,
a big fat cheque tht js fallz on my lap,
a church wit christianz who neva sin,
a world wit peace, a sense of morality n unconditional luv,
de list iz endless...
YET HE NEVER WITHHELD HIMSELF FROM ME, WAT MORE CAN I ASK FOR! I HAVE EVERYTHING IN HIM.
Wat ifs r nullified
by James Matlala on Wednesday, 03 February 2010 at 16:15
...wateva z tru, wateva z worthy of reverence n z honorabl n seemly, wateva z just, wateva z pure, wateva z luvly n luvabl, wateva z kind n winsum n gracious, if der z any virtue n xcellence, if der z anythng worthy of praise, think on n weigh n take account of these thngz, fix ur mindz on dem. (Phil 4v8 AMP)
Wat an awsme standart 4 WAT IF... bcos wat ifs seem 2 b alwys negativ.
Wat an awsme standart 4 WAT IF... bcos wat ifs seem 2 b alwys negativ.
An everyday queen, a celebration of a nurturer!
by James Matlala on Wednesday, 06 October 2010 at 17:39
No condemnation intended, cal it an excuse or wateva but i refuse 2 pick out 1 day in de yr jus 2 make 1 of my sisters feel lyk a queen. A year end ball is typical of dat, ask a sister 2 b ur date, match colors, get flowers n a box of chocolates, open de car door n dance de nyt away. Its a great start dnt gt me wrong BUT she deserves mor dan tht. WAY BETTER THAN THAT!
She's an everyday nurturer, a queen enthroned daily... I owe it 2 al my sisters, saved n unsaved, (as much as i can), to giv a hug of love wit no hidden messages, to walk her home not jus in dangerous places or tyms of de nyt, to open de door weneva she enters, to giv up my seat so tht de nurture may rest, to send a gud sms evry nw n again reminding her dat she's a queen n she's celebrated... the list goes on.
Brothers lets show sisters wat dey deserve den dey wont fall 4 Philistines, sisters open ur hearts bcos we ar nt vultures in pursuit of carcass.
Wen u meet ur wife one day, she wont wait 4 wedding day 2 knw she's a queen, instead she'l knw in her heart tht ur heartbeats match bcos u r both royalty in n out of season.
One request: My dear sister, can I b ur big brother king?
She's an everyday nurturer, a queen enthroned daily... I owe it 2 al my sisters, saved n unsaved, (as much as i can), to giv a hug of love wit no hidden messages, to walk her home not jus in dangerous places or tyms of de nyt, to open de door weneva she enters, to giv up my seat so tht de nurture may rest, to send a gud sms evry nw n again reminding her dat she's a queen n she's celebrated... the list goes on.
Brothers lets show sisters wat dey deserve den dey wont fall 4 Philistines, sisters open ur hearts bcos we ar nt vultures in pursuit of carcass.
Wen u meet ur wife one day, she wont wait 4 wedding day 2 knw she's a queen, instead she'l knw in her heart tht ur heartbeats match bcos u r both royalty in n out of season.
One request: My dear sister, can I b ur big brother king?
Love, one way
by James Matlala on Monday, 08 November 2010 at 12:36
Wen i consider de Fathers love i realise dat its in His character to love evn wen i dnt always do ryt. He cnt love me any mor or less dan He alresdy does. As u pursue others in love whether friendship or romantic love, chose to love em irrespectiv of their response. Often tyms we pursue ladies n wen we gt bet we gt sour, did we love in de first plc? Evn if she doesnt say yes, at least she knows she deserves to be loved. She wil walk away knowing dat she's loved. If u r being pursued pls dnt let ur fears separate u frm de nxt big thng, for some wil mis out on a royal lyf of a queen in a kings palace bcos of fears. giv love n allow others to love u.
I love u anyway...
I love u anyway...
Honor n xcellence, a culture of revolutionaries!
by James Matlala on Saturday, 27 November 2010 at 18:27
A God of joy, peace n jokes lyk we loudly proclaim is also a God of righteousnes n justice, d character on whch He built His throne.
Lets dispel lies, r inheritance is faith n trust in Him who owns evrythng. We nt cald 4 ova inflatd deep statements dat kp ringing in r earz bt lack d governing of faith n d word, afta al d hearing r we stl d same?
R tym wil b wastd by shallow circles of frndshps, we break down on d inside yet we claim 2 love n b loved, doesnt love cover al wrngs? Confession of sin n walkng in lyk r rumors 2 us yet we proclaim Christ, wen we gt 2 do it we make sure dat we mention al d cul n luxurious struggles dat we neva challenge rselves 2 draw away frm n we hyd away al d filth n fantasy of r curious minds. We reserv lyf partners 4 rselvs n claim peace abt it wen we fulfillng r own passions dat lack Gods timing n approval, we gt in2 covenant relatnshps calld datng witout d comitment of marriage.
R God is strng on campus wen we hv r frnds dat make us feel beta abt nt prayng n readng d word bcos we so busy, wen we gt hme d old man haunts us, d sme man dat Christ aparently killd as He bcame Lord in r hearts. God is stronga dan dat, He cn use fwnds 2 kp us strait n narrow n back hme? He stl deserves honor n is stronga dan old habits.
Christ died so we may hv abundant lyf, r abundant tyms of fun, joy, reservng fiances n d lyks mus b supersedes by d fear of God evident in rejectng lies n lvng uprite lives, lovng one anotha n refusing 2 b mediocre. We r revolutionaries, we hv said nw lets c it.
Lets dispel lies, r inheritance is faith n trust in Him who owns evrythng. We nt cald 4 ova inflatd deep statements dat kp ringing in r earz bt lack d governing of faith n d word, afta al d hearing r we stl d same?
R tym wil b wastd by shallow circles of frndshps, we break down on d inside yet we claim 2 love n b loved, doesnt love cover al wrngs? Confession of sin n walkng in lyk r rumors 2 us yet we proclaim Christ, wen we gt 2 do it we make sure dat we mention al d cul n luxurious struggles dat we neva challenge rselves 2 draw away frm n we hyd away al d filth n fantasy of r curious minds. We reserv lyf partners 4 rselvs n claim peace abt it wen we fulfillng r own passions dat lack Gods timing n approval, we gt in2 covenant relatnshps calld datng witout d comitment of marriage.
R God is strng on campus wen we hv r frnds dat make us feel beta abt nt prayng n readng d word bcos we so busy, wen we gt hme d old man haunts us, d sme man dat Christ aparently killd as He bcame Lord in r hearts. God is stronga dan dat, He cn use fwnds 2 kp us strait n narrow n back hme? He stl deserves honor n is stronga dan old habits.
Christ died so we may hv abundant lyf, r abundant tyms of fun, joy, reservng fiances n d lyks mus b supersedes by d fear of God evident in rejectng lies n lvng uprite lives, lovng one anotha n refusing 2 b mediocre. We r revolutionaries, we hv said nw lets c it.
love, briefly!
by James Matlala on Monday, 29 November 2010 at 14:14
i luv u, u may chuz 2 stay wit me, u may chuz 2 walk away, it duznt take frm d truth dat i luv u! If u luv me back, its a cherry on d cake, if u dnt wel i stil gt d cake.
Do u luv wit al ur heart or bcos u r luvd bk!
Do u luv wit al ur heart or bcos u r luvd bk!
Revolutionary teacherz!
by James Matlala on Saturday, 04 December 2010 at 14:51
thnk bk 2 teen tymz, u hd it gud wit al em teacherz, hw 2 smoke, hw 2 mack, d cul vids n xrated magz, hw 2 pul wire, hw 2 cuk, name it, n derz a teacher behind it!
Righteousnes worx xactly d sme, u gota b taught hw 2 b a man of faith. Deliverance is instant bt healng is a process. "strugglng" is a word we shud cease 2 hear. We mst realise r freedom n allow otha men 2 teach us. We nt cald js 2 stop. Stop drnkng, stop gtng laid, stop spankng d monkey, stop stop stop... Its tiring, i say DO.
Walk in purity n holiness, say no 2 temptatn, b self controlld, read n meditate on d word, pray, worshp... DO focuses u on God, DNT magnifies d enemy n His threat. A focus on God wl shrink d enemy 2 d lil man he is compard 2 d towerng strength of Christ. Allow urslf 2 learn, it wl b harder bcos u r actualy unlearning otha thngs. U nid a brotha, u nid a sista, d bigga picture? D gr8st teacher, d Holy Spirit, b a learner, dats wat a discipl iz. Watch my generatn chng!
Righteousnes worx xactly d sme, u gota b taught hw 2 b a man of faith. Deliverance is instant bt healng is a process. "strugglng" is a word we shud cease 2 hear. We mst realise r freedom n allow otha men 2 teach us. We nt cald js 2 stop. Stop drnkng, stop gtng laid, stop spankng d monkey, stop stop stop... Its tiring, i say DO.
Walk in purity n holiness, say no 2 temptatn, b self controlld, read n meditate on d word, pray, worshp... DO focuses u on God, DNT magnifies d enemy n His threat. A focus on God wl shrink d enemy 2 d lil man he is compard 2 d towerng strength of Christ. Allow urslf 2 learn, it wl b harder bcos u r actualy unlearning otha thngs. U nid a brotha, u nid a sista, d bigga picture? D gr8st teacher, d Holy Spirit, b a learner, dats wat a discipl iz. Watch my generatn chng!
by our love!
by James Matlala on Friday, 10 December 2010 at 18:52
ar we so inclined 2 ticks of ryt n wrong dat we mis out on a revolution of love? Sum of us proudly accredit ourselves 2 markng ryt n wrong, superficials n fakes, a speck in r brotherz eye n ignorantly bypass d log looming in our eye. We liv in a fallen world, brng solutions, we hv enuf markers already.
De numberz game? Oh sure its fake, superficial n stuff... Is it a tool mayb 2 brng awareness dat de world needs love?
Cool lets get real, how much do u xpress gratitude 4 daily blessings n protectn? Thankng ur fwnds 4 al de prayerz n being wit u thru thick n thin?... No wonda appreciation lookd unfamiliar, u r nt used 2 it.
R frnds die in r midst n we claim love, u cry urslf 2 sleep n put on faces d nxt day n yes dats love neh, u walk in victory n bypass testifyng, wow!
Love duz nt seek out 2 satisfy its own, it looks owt 4 otherz.
De numberz game is a cry 4 love. U got Christ? Wel dne, den dey wil knw dat by ur love, show it n prevent a famine of love.
De numberz game? Oh sure its fake, superficial n stuff... Is it a tool mayb 2 brng awareness dat de world needs love?
Cool lets get real, how much do u xpress gratitude 4 daily blessings n protectn? Thankng ur fwnds 4 al de prayerz n being wit u thru thick n thin?... No wonda appreciation lookd unfamiliar, u r nt used 2 it.
R frnds die in r midst n we claim love, u cry urslf 2 sleep n put on faces d nxt day n yes dats love neh, u walk in victory n bypass testifyng, wow!
Love duz nt seek out 2 satisfy its own, it looks owt 4 otherz.
De numberz game is a cry 4 love. U got Christ? Wel dne, den dey wil knw dat by ur love, show it n prevent a famine of love.
Love serves!
by James Matlala on Tuesday, 14 December 2010 at 15:44
Love is sacrificial by nature, characterised by laying down ur lyf 2 serve another. Learn it, meditate on it n pray 4 it, den practice it through Christ. Serve your Lord n your loved ones n in marriage it wil b 1st nature. Its bias 2 serve ur girlfrnd/boyfrnd & bypass your daily relationz, wen honeymoon phaze is ova, reality hits n u stil hav 2 learn 2 serve from d heart.
Servanthood iz a standard of holiness, n not a standard of marriage. As long as u remain holy u wil serve.
Servanthood iz a standard of holiness, n not a standard of marriage. As long as u remain holy u wil serve.
His will iz my highway!
by James Matlala on Saturday, 18 December 2010 at 17:00
Saints, nthng iz az sweet n satisfyng az God's will. He iz a lovng Father, He wil neva take u thru stuf jus 4 fun, He sees d ful puzzle of r lives whyl we c it daily, piece by piece.
Neva lose owt on lyf bcos of insecurities, if its His wil He wil confirm it n wen He does, believe it! Prepare 4 rain, dnt luk at thngz wit d physical eye, trust His will.
Dnt chng urself 2 kp certain ppl, liv owt who u r n dey must deal wit it. God was not sory wen He made u, dnt b sory, its eitha ur frnds love u as u r or dey must find other frnds, nawe b real n risk losing those who wer neva 4 u anyway.
Prosper in evryday relationshps, n wen u married one day, it wil b first nature 2 b real.
Neva lose owt on lyf bcos of insecurities, if its His wil He wil confirm it n wen He does, believe it! Prepare 4 rain, dnt luk at thngz wit d physical eye, trust His will.
Dnt chng urself 2 kp certain ppl, liv owt who u r n dey must deal wit it. God was not sory wen He made u, dnt b sory, its eitha ur frnds love u as u r or dey must find other frnds, nawe b real n risk losing those who wer neva 4 u anyway.
Prosper in evryday relationshps, n wen u married one day, it wil b first nature 2 b real.
A face reflecting heart!
by James Matlala on Monday, 20 December 2010 at 16:43
If i looked into your heart, would it reflect de same smile as your face? Would it reflect de good times we have 2gether, de delights n laughs? Would it be parallel 2 your speech? "im good", "im great", "im hapy", would it be as enthusiastic?
Im de type of friend who cares more about your heart than I do about your face n words, I care in a way that im happy with your words n smiles if your heart feels exactly d same way. There's no need 2 hide your heart from anyone, sometimes we liken accumulated weakness as strength because it hasnt broken u down yet.
Im not a friend abt issues, i dont expect tears al de tym bt honesty n truth should mark our relationship if it iz 2 survive. I dont overlook joy at al its just dat i bypassed your smile because your heart played a broken tune n it broke me.
No extremes, mara honesty will save u an empty heart n a pillow full of tearz, rather let them fall on my shoulder n mine on yourz, we friends after all.
Im de type of friend who cares more about your heart than I do about your face n words, I care in a way that im happy with your words n smiles if your heart feels exactly d same way. There's no need 2 hide your heart from anyone, sometimes we liken accumulated weakness as strength because it hasnt broken u down yet.
Im not a friend abt issues, i dont expect tears al de tym bt honesty n truth should mark our relationship if it iz 2 survive. I dont overlook joy at al its just dat i bypassed your smile because your heart played a broken tune n it broke me.
No extremes, mara honesty will save u an empty heart n a pillow full of tearz, rather let them fall on my shoulder n mine on yourz, we friends after all.
my lil boy, Mvelo!
by James Matlala on Thursday, 23 December 2010 at 11:06
m spendng tym wit ma 2 yr old nephew n boy m almost in tearz *cryng*, so Daddy dis iz childlike faith. His love is so innocent, he duznt hv 2 say no homo, he jus grabs unclez earz n gv hm a big kiss lol, a holy one. He js enjoyz telng u stuf n askng questnz, he duznt thnk its stupid bt wit each q we bond. He cudnt open a plastic bag of his toys n he didnt hesitate 2 ask 4 help. His yes is yes! N his no is no! Holdng hm in my hands moves me 2 prophesy n declare lyf everlastng in dis deep dark world system, may he choose Christ one day.
N my prayer? Dat i may remain childlike in my faith, evn as i grow az a man, in no tym i wl b daddy 2, n i gota 2 d best exampl 2 my chldrn in dis world, me n my wyf. 4 nw Daddy make me Ur kind of man.
Oh i stil say, his innocence, i want myn back, evryday i gt it back! M watchng him play nw n evry 2 minutes he wl cme show me love, oh n it flz gud 2 b a man, lyk i cn protect him n he trusts me, Daddy i get it!
N my prayer? Dat i may remain childlike in my faith, evn as i grow az a man, in no tym i wl b daddy 2, n i gota 2 d best exampl 2 my chldrn in dis world, me n my wyf. 4 nw Daddy make me Ur kind of man.
Oh i stil say, his innocence, i want myn back, evryday i gt it back! M watchng him play nw n evry 2 minutes he wl cme show me love, oh n it flz gud 2 b a man, lyk i cn protect him n he trusts me, Daddy i get it!
Wats keepng u bound?
by James Matlala on Saturday, 29 January 2011 at 18:21
Jus a piece of advice!
Its dat letter frm ur ex, d forwaded Christmas smses frm 2007, dat dirty lil video clip frm days of addictionz, a pile of paperz n slips dat u dnt evn dream abt, al dose clothes in ur robe dat u dnt wear n sme dnt fit, dat old photo dat remindz u hw u bn hurt, d list is endless...
Take tym, clear ur closet, gv up old dose clothes, gv em away, recycle al dat unnecessary paper, throw al d junk in d bin, al those thngs u dnt use dat dnt actualy work, delete ur internet history, let go of toxic frndshps, etc, js get rid of al those tombstones dat kp u bound, dat make it hard 4 u 2 c dat u deserve beta. Stop makng excuses 4 ppl, gv em up 2 Christ, dedicate ur lyf entirely 2 Him. Revamp ur phonebook, draw up a plan of wher ur lyf is goin, do it prayerfuly, make it worthwhile 4 dat wife or husband dat u thnk u deserve bt do it 4 Christ 1st n urslf. Get accountabl, confess al dat junk n let His power redeem u. Work on u, n c d skies clear.
Dnt b hard on urslf, js b a gud steward.
Its dat letter frm ur ex, d forwaded Christmas smses frm 2007, dat dirty lil video clip frm days of addictionz, a pile of paperz n slips dat u dnt evn dream abt, al dose clothes in ur robe dat u dnt wear n sme dnt fit, dat old photo dat remindz u hw u bn hurt, d list is endless...
Take tym, clear ur closet, gv up old dose clothes, gv em away, recycle al dat unnecessary paper, throw al d junk in d bin, al those thngs u dnt use dat dnt actualy work, delete ur internet history, let go of toxic frndshps, etc, js get rid of al those tombstones dat kp u bound, dat make it hard 4 u 2 c dat u deserve beta. Stop makng excuses 4 ppl, gv em up 2 Christ, dedicate ur lyf entirely 2 Him. Revamp ur phonebook, draw up a plan of wher ur lyf is goin, do it prayerfuly, make it worthwhile 4 dat wife or husband dat u thnk u deserve bt do it 4 Christ 1st n urslf. Get accountabl, confess al dat junk n let His power redeem u. Work on u, n c d skies clear.
Dnt b hard on urslf, js b a gud steward.
Like a warrior son!
by James Matlala on Thursday, 03 February 2011 at 16:58
At tymz i xpect God 2 xpect certain thngz of me, its probably calld a religious mindset, yet 2day i face truth: its nt my story dat changes me, im nt transformd by my name, its nt my gud trail dat keeps me grounded.
Im redeemed by Christ in evry way possible. He redeemz my entirety, no tables left unturned. D original redemption story!
Im faulty at tymz, intentionaly at tymz n totaly unintentional on otha tymz. At dat moment i tend 2 look within myslf n my track record, den i reach 4 my hammer: "nt again, ag nee hw cud u, ah same thng?"
Oh pls, i wl run 2 Christ. Each n evrytym i mess up, I WIL RUN 2 CHRIST, THAT WIL B MY 1ST NATURE. Like a warrior son, i wl run 2 Daddy n tel Him i messd up, i wil await His love, b it discipline or any otha way, i wil nt pre-empt His response. I wil await my Fatherz love, dats my best option.
Im redeemed by Christ in evry way possible. He redeemz my entirety, no tables left unturned. D original redemption story!
Im faulty at tymz, intentionaly at tymz n totaly unintentional on otha tymz. At dat moment i tend 2 look within myslf n my track record, den i reach 4 my hammer: "nt again, ag nee hw cud u, ah same thng?"
Oh pls, i wl run 2 Christ. Each n evrytym i mess up, I WIL RUN 2 CHRIST, THAT WIL B MY 1ST NATURE. Like a warrior son, i wl run 2 Daddy n tel Him i messd up, i wil await His love, b it discipline or any otha way, i wil nt pre-empt His response. I wil await my Fatherz love, dats my best option.
Snoozing alarmz!
by James Matlala on Saturday, 26 February 2011 at 17:50
1 touch of a button, js 10 minutes... 1 hr l8r, shux! cud it b dat i snooze my lyf away?
Its 2 painful 2 face, pop open a bottle n tipsy away in2 temporary disappearance of reality?
Its 2 deep a wound 2 xpose, gt lost in2 a climax round, no stringz attached wit anotha manz daughter?
Its 2 gud 4 me 2 let go, wen mist n stormz cme, click xplorer n x-rate urslf in2 fantasy n end of wit a gud hand motion, d sweet taste of d forbidden fruit dat no1 knws u lyk so much?
I dnt wana hurt any1, sweet talk them in2 commitments i cnt kp n appointments i knw i cnt make?
Wen lyf happenz, isnt truth enuf?
De everlastng invite 2 run 2 God, 2 cry Daddy! 2 tel Him i nid Him, 2 recv His power?
Wen al iz said n dne, d eloquent Christianese of revelationz, knwledge n convictn, my Fatherz sweet love language of obedience speaks de loudest, gr8ly backed by mercy n topped off by grace, d power 2 say no 2 ungodliness in al formz!
Laziness, i renounce u!
Its 2 painful 2 face, pop open a bottle n tipsy away in2 temporary disappearance of reality?
Its 2 deep a wound 2 xpose, gt lost in2 a climax round, no stringz attached wit anotha manz daughter?
Its 2 gud 4 me 2 let go, wen mist n stormz cme, click xplorer n x-rate urslf in2 fantasy n end of wit a gud hand motion, d sweet taste of d forbidden fruit dat no1 knws u lyk so much?
I dnt wana hurt any1, sweet talk them in2 commitments i cnt kp n appointments i knw i cnt make?
Wen lyf happenz, isnt truth enuf?
De everlastng invite 2 run 2 God, 2 cry Daddy! 2 tel Him i nid Him, 2 recv His power?
Wen al iz said n dne, d eloquent Christianese of revelationz, knwledge n convictn, my Fatherz sweet love language of obedience speaks de loudest, gr8ly backed by mercy n topped off by grace, d power 2 say no 2 ungodliness in al formz!
Laziness, i renounce u!
Wedding night...
by James Matlala on Friday, 04 March 2011 at 08:10
...the restoration of honeymoon glory...
Im js a young n single man livng in a sexual revolution, sex sellz in my generation, u need a nude gal js 2 sell a car or a 6pack model 2 promote a carton of juice. We gt assaultd by sensuality in mor ways dan we realise evn songs set us up 2 say i got carried away wen i woke up naked nxt 2 a woman i wl neva marry.
God made sex gud, bt we hv bn taught otherwise, fire iz gud in its fireplace bt it wudnt quite work out on a kitchen table, de same goes 4 sex. De very gud thng nw results in death, broken families, abortions n self satisfaction 2 name bt a few, is dat a new definition of gud?
God wud neva create sumthng gud n say u cnt hv, al He says iz wait 4 de ryt tym, wud u b a bad parent if u ddnt buy ur kid a car at 15?
So here it goes, sumthng hapenz on weddng nyt dat is supposed 2 make marriage meaningful, de suspense, de 1st kiss in pvt, de learning 2getha, de mystery, gvng my whole self off untainted by unnecessary experience n receivng much mor dan dat. Its unfair 4 any1 2 cme in2 a honeymoon bed 2 compete wit porn models, wit masturbation, wit al d blow jobs n diff partnerz, its unfair n it mst stop.
Yes we r sexual beings bt we r nt automated, we hv a choice. Wen God made sex, He also made self control. 2 de men? I dnt thnk we meant 2 struggle, we js nt willng 2 gt r mind off climax cos its r comfort zone. 1 John 2... I write 2 u young men bcos u r strong... I dnt c struggling there.
I plead wit u, get truth abt sex, restore de joy of honeymoon.
Im js a young n single man livng in a sexual revolution, sex sellz in my generation, u need a nude gal js 2 sell a car or a 6pack model 2 promote a carton of juice. We gt assaultd by sensuality in mor ways dan we realise evn songs set us up 2 say i got carried away wen i woke up naked nxt 2 a woman i wl neva marry.
God made sex gud, bt we hv bn taught otherwise, fire iz gud in its fireplace bt it wudnt quite work out on a kitchen table, de same goes 4 sex. De very gud thng nw results in death, broken families, abortions n self satisfaction 2 name bt a few, is dat a new definition of gud?
God wud neva create sumthng gud n say u cnt hv, al He says iz wait 4 de ryt tym, wud u b a bad parent if u ddnt buy ur kid a car at 15?
So here it goes, sumthng hapenz on weddng nyt dat is supposed 2 make marriage meaningful, de suspense, de 1st kiss in pvt, de learning 2getha, de mystery, gvng my whole self off untainted by unnecessary experience n receivng much mor dan dat. Its unfair 4 any1 2 cme in2 a honeymoon bed 2 compete wit porn models, wit masturbation, wit al d blow jobs n diff partnerz, its unfair n it mst stop.
Yes we r sexual beings bt we r nt automated, we hv a choice. Wen God made sex, He also made self control. 2 de men? I dnt thnk we meant 2 struggle, we js nt willng 2 gt r mind off climax cos its r comfort zone. 1 John 2... I write 2 u young men bcos u r strong... I dnt c struggling there.
I plead wit u, get truth abt sex, restore de joy of honeymoon.
Tearz n smiles, n smiles again
by James Matlala on Wednesday, 09 March 2011 at 09:57
Dnt put off thngz 4 2 long, u only sinkng deeper until u decide 2 liv openly. While u waitng 2 trust sum1 u r tangled deeper n deeper so much u wont wan2 let go. While u make excuses n treat symptoms de wound bleeds mor n mor. While u retain ur pride n appear 2 b managing, ur pillow iz drenched wit tearz n ur heart cnt take it anymor. While u agree 2 sumthng dat u dnt actualy wan2 do u sink deeper in2 dishonesty... De list goes n yes r human, imperfect n al yet im convinced, we thnk lyf iz automatic dat thngs wil work themselves out.
U hv a choice in lyf, 2 do or nt 2 do, 2 b or nt 2 b... Only u cn decide, sum decisionz r harder dan otherz. B honest n truthful in little matterz n d bigger decisionz wil b built on a gud foundation.
Y liv in so much tearz? Cry wen needed den smile n smile again, bcos u r nt in control yet u a steward n king of ur own destiny.
Ur lyf iz urz alone, dnt liv it lyk u doing me a favor, im favoured enuf already n it myt b 2 ur own detriment. Do it 4 His glory instead.
U hv a choice in lyf, 2 do or nt 2 do, 2 b or nt 2 b... Only u cn decide, sum decisionz r harder dan otherz. B honest n truthful in little matterz n d bigger decisionz wil b built on a gud foundation.
Y liv in so much tearz? Cry wen needed den smile n smile again, bcos u r nt in control yet u a steward n king of ur own destiny.
Ur lyf iz urz alone, dnt liv it lyk u doing me a favor, im favoured enuf already n it myt b 2 ur own detriment. Do it 4 His glory instead.
We giv up too easily!
by James Matlala on Sunday, 20 March 2011 at 14:19
A lil fight n de frndshp is ova, a lil mistrust n we bail out, a month of no communication assume de relationshp has ended? Love is stronger than dat.
Buildng a house braves winds, sunshine, rain n al bt at de end de house stands! If it takes longer guess wat its stil a house.
De love of Jesus stood thru it all, de mocking, de persecution, Peter'z denial, Judas' betrayal... N finally death. Nothing cud hold love down.
De issue is not to move on or to stay, de aim is to love.
Love is like fire, wen it seems seven times hotter it is to burn away de impurities, bonds n enemies. It is most importantly to make u holy so u look like Jesus.
Love like u have never been hurt, don't put restrictions to protect urself. Love alwys perseveres, love alwys hopes, loves never fails.
Dnt think results n outcome, think love. Love wil not only change facts, it wil dominate.
Love, love, love...
Watch God closely n c wat He does den imitate Him.
We cnt kp gvng up on frndshps come on, let de fire of love sift it out.
Buildng a house braves winds, sunshine, rain n al bt at de end de house stands! If it takes longer guess wat its stil a house.
De love of Jesus stood thru it all, de mocking, de persecution, Peter'z denial, Judas' betrayal... N finally death. Nothing cud hold love down.
De issue is not to move on or to stay, de aim is to love.
Love is like fire, wen it seems seven times hotter it is to burn away de impurities, bonds n enemies. It is most importantly to make u holy so u look like Jesus.
Love like u have never been hurt, don't put restrictions to protect urself. Love alwys perseveres, love alwys hopes, loves never fails.
Dnt think results n outcome, think love. Love wil not only change facts, it wil dominate.
Love, love, love...
Watch God closely n c wat He does den imitate Him.
We cnt kp gvng up on frndshps come on, let de fire of love sift it out.
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