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Contents ISAIAH 43:19
6 SU NSH INE T HOUGHT S : J OY F OR THE JOUR NEY
JU STIN WE SS EL S : SE VENTY TIMES S EVEN
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C REATUR E FE AT URE : PAY IT B ACK WA RDS
MOVING FORWARD: LO CK ED DOWN
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DI RECTOR ’S TOP 7 PLAYL IS T
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Sunshine Thoughts
J O Y F O R T H E J O U R N E Y ROAD TRIP / KIRK FRANKLIN
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Dearest VOCA family,
a feeling of great pleasure and happiness; another definition refers to joy as gladness not based on circumstances. It’s a ‘look beyond what you see’
Another week another reflection.
I
approach. Like smiling through the tears. A deep sense of joy, regardless of the challenges it is health to our bones and refreshment to our bodies.
love getting in a car with loved ones and taking the scenic route. Due to lockdown we are a bit limited in terms of where we’re going and how
Kirk Franklin writes in his song “Road Trip,”
long we spend at our destination. To me, lately even going to the grocery
‘Pack a smile, cause this road won’t be easy.
store seems to be an adventure. I take it all in, I’m extremely privileged
Doubt will come, believe me
to have my dwelling among a picturesque part of the western cape, with
Sometimes you’ll wonder if it’s alright.
mountains, greenery and stretched out skies all around. Driving to buy bread
Hold on tight, it’s about to be amazing
or milk has never been so exciting - It certainly makes me long for and look
When you see what God is making
forward to an actual road trip as soon as possible. A few years ago, I was gifted a
I can’ t wait for you to tell me that it’s alright
notebook with this title, ‘Joy for the journey’. I don’t merely love the part where
Travel light and leave room for tomorrow,
we’re on the road and the experiences that come with it, but unlike most
expect delays and sorrow,
people I honestly love the planning and packing that precedes the trip. I make
avoid left turns don’t forget what’s right.
a list of all the essentials, and then I pack days ahead. I ensure we have
Pray always listen to the voice above you
everything we will need to make the trip as comfortable, enjoyable and
only let folk ride that love you
pleasant as possible. I perceive, food as a priority item that makes a trip
see you’ve come too far to not arrive on time.’
worthwhile so like my grandma, I always pack food. This week take a moment to consider the things that truly spark joy. And take I’ve been considering the title of my book this week ‘Joy for the journey’. I’ve
that along as you continue in life. Were all deserving of boundless joy -the kind
realised it’s crucial to approach and plan for our life trip with joy in mind. Joy
that feels like sunshine in your soul.
like food should feature as a priority item on our list. The people we take along on our journey, our itinerary, the conversations, the playlist, even the pitstops
May joy be your portion and your priority.
should all include elements of joy. We’re not dismissing the fact that life isn’t
Until next week,
always a ‘joyride’ the truth is, sometimes life is a bumpy ride with so many challenges - that’s the reality of life and it’s important to bear in mind.
Take care and stay safe.
Although, we will rob ourselves of the opportunity of gaining as much as possible from life if we dismiss the gift and wonder of joy. Joy can be defined as JAYLEE GERTSE Editor-in-Chief
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SEVENTY TIMES SEVENTY
MATTHEW 18:21-22 77 = 1 DAY 539 = 1 WEEK 2156 = 1 MONTH 25 872 = 1 YEAR
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I DON’T KNOW IF WE WILL EVER COMPLETELY COMPREHEND THE AMOUNT OF FORGIVENESS THAT GOD CARRIES TOWARDS US AS HIS CHILDREN, BUT WE REJOICE IN KNOWING THAT IT'S IN HIS CHARACTER.
M
any will think that we just resolved a
I’m sure you’ve heard of them. Their names are
relate like I do. Forgiveness was one of the first
mathematical problem or that
strife, hatred, sickness and hindrance. Trust me this
things God led me to do as a born-again believer. It
someone is perhaps trying to work out
is a family that you don’t want to live in your house!
led to me sitting down and asking the one person
their budget for the year, however this is the
that I hurt the most for forgiveness. What a glorious
estimated amount of times that we as individuals
I remember a few years ago myself and my two
need to forgive according to Jesus. It might sound
brothers (Robin and Victor) were on a prayer walk
impossible but honestly speaking it’s possible.
assignment and were led into a certain block of
Our heavenly Father is all about forgiveness. I don’t
Many don’t see the power that forgiveness or
flats; the woman that opened the door was
know if we will ever completely comprehend the
unforgiveness carries - whether for good intent or
surprised to hear the Lord had led us to pray for
amount of forgiveness that God carries towards us
for bad. It is so powerful that is has the ability to
her. She welcomed us in and immediately the Holy
as His children, but we rejoice in knowing that it's
completely destroy a relationship either between
Spirit revealed to us the darkness covering her face.
in His character. Today I encourage you to check
friends and family or the ability to heal and restore
We prayed and a word of knowledge came about
your heart and see if there is any unforgiveness
it. You might say, “but brother you don’t understand
unforgiveness, she broke down crying and
towards anyone the Lord is good and gracious and
what they did to me”, and you’re right I might not
admitted that she had carried unforgiveness in her
He will show you how to get rid of any unclean
know the extent of pain they caused you physically
heart towards her child’s father for such a long time
thing that’s trying to block you from going forward
or emotionally; I do know that the word of God is
that caused her to become an unpleasant person
in life. It will keep your heart open and free so
clear about what is expected of us. It’s not easy in
and nothing seemed to work out for her. Praise God
much so that it will even be revealed on the
the beginning but once you surrender to
we addressed the matter effectively she repented
outside.
forgiveness, it will begin to protect you in a way you
and accepted Jesus into her heart and almost
don’t even recognise. Many don’t know that
immediately her face began to shine as if a light
unforgiveness has siblings that come along with it –
was on her. Glory to God! Maybe some of you can
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day that was!
God bless and remember that Jesus is Lord.
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CR EATU R E FE AT UR E
PAY IT
Backwards
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Liam Barnwell
H
ermit crabs, the
throwing bricks from one to the
one cr ustacean
other in a line – only the brick is
that is constantly
your home for the next several
on a lookout for a
weeks. Since this is a fast swapping
bigger and better
procedure, some fights can erupt of
home (shell), sometimes have quite
who saw what shell first, to which it
a cool way of getting a new one.
then can become a free for all.
From a young age hermit crabs
Nevertheless, this is so cool to
have to find an empty shell on their
watch unfold - who knew that these
own that will fit their current body
“hermits” can be such a communal
size, until they outgrow it, which
bunch.
forces them to find a larger sized
There are hundreds of hermit crab
one. This can sound quite tiresome,
species that can be found on coasts
and that’s why these little buggers
all over the world. Some live mainly
have developed a quick and easy
on land, and some even live in the
strategy to gain a new shell.
deep sea.
They will line themselves up from
They are basically scavengers,
biggest to smallest. Then in quick
eating both animal and plant based
succession, the guy in front will
foods. They themselves can be
discard his shell while the guy
eaten by seagulls, sea stars,
behind accepts the discarded shell,
octopus, and if times are tough…
almost creating a ripple effect.
each other.
Picture construction workers
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he world has been shaken by the
purpose. Often in our lives on a smaller scale
In the midst of being locked down we have the
Pandemic which came in the form of a
when we move outside our purpose, we find
opportunity to reflect and refocus on our
virus called Covid-19. The virus has
ourselves locked down or at a dead end. Apart
purpose. We have to acknowledge where we are at
affected us as human beings in an unimaginable
from the pandemic we can only blame ourselves
and take a good look at our lives by slowly but
way, we literally had to change our daily routines
for being locked on to things which separates us
surely breaking free from things which keeps us in
and deal with so much uncertainty, loss of life,
from our actual purpose in life. There are many
bondage. The only way to move forward is
experiencing illness, loss of Jobs and finding
things that we want in life or do for ourselves
admitting whatever the difficulty may be for you,
ourselves in a position where we were forced to
which we think is best for us. As life goes on, we
take steps daily to help yourself overcome and not
remain indoors. This is exactly what we call living
learn that we cannot actually trust ourselves,
fall back into being locked down. Being set free is
locked down.
inevitably we find ourselves trapped or in need of
the complete opposite of being locked down.
How does it feel to be locked away from the life
s o m e s o r t o f h e l p. D r u g s , A l c o h o l i s m ,
Personally, I have been locked down mainly
that we are used to? How much do we miss being
Pornography, overeating, our emotions and low
because of my addictions, but by the Grace of
free embracing nature moving around as we
self-esteem are few of the common things which
God I was able to admit my struggles, face them
please. It’s crazy how during this time we are able
keeps us in bondage. Hence locked down leaving
and overcome them. Whilst being a professional
to recognise that we belong out there in the world
us with the inability to live freely and embrace
soccer player it was not easy. Through
and not locked down. God created us for purpose
each other, embrace life or most importantly
circumstances and experiences during my life
and that purpose is not limited to a confined
ourselves.
outside of my comfort zone or a confined area,
space, we are meant to travel the world, to live in
through being content and living as best I can, a
community with each other and to love each
life pleasing to God I was able to overcome.
other. Now be fruitful and multiply and repopulate the earth.” Genesis 9:7 NLT Living in a confined area would limit us from multiplying or being Fruitful. So, through this we
BY THE GRACE OF GOD I WAS ABLE TO ADMIT MY STRUGGLES, FACE THEM AND OVERCOME THEM.
Be encouraged to take a look at yourself and take the necessary steps to set yourself free. No more Locked down! Even when we are not faithful God still is. All I know is I once was locked down but now I’m free, I was blind and now I see, and I know God will do for you what he has done for me.
need to understand that we are made for a
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