"For to be free is not merely to cast off one's chains, but to live in a way that respects amd enhances the freedom of others." ~ Nelson Mandela
1 Corinthians 9:27 (KJV) "But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway."
Nelson Mandela lived 27 years in prison. He was a man of transformation. A man that changed his part of the world. During his presidency from 1994-1999 he oversaw the transition from minority rule and apartheid. What he did is still affecting not just South Africa but the world.
What is it God has called you to do? What are you to change? Let your light shine. As Nelson Mandela said, "As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. Jesus said, "we are the light of the world." He also said, "After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb." ~ Nelson Mandela
In the word of God we read, in Matthew 12:20 (KJV) "A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory." Nelson said, "Man's goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished." "The first thing to be honest with is yourself. You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself...Great peacemakers are all people of integrity, of honesty and humility."
I believe we are to challenge others to live for Christ but the first person we must challenge is ourselves. "A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination." ~ Nelson Mandela If one man can make such a difference in Africa, even though in prison for all those years, only imagine what you and I are capable of through and in Christ Jesus.
God gave His only Son that He might have many sons. God practices His own laws. He does not break His own laws. Sowing and reaping are going to work until Jesus comes again. God sowed one Son and everyday somewhere in the world He is reaping another son. Mandela said, "There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children."
Today make peace with yourself, then make peace with God and finally others. You say that can't happen in a day? So, then simply begin today. We serve a God of the suddenly. He is still in the miracle working business. Ask and you shall receive.
What is it God has called you to do? What are you to change? Let your light shine. As Nelson Mandela said, "As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. Jesus said, "we are the light of the world." He also said, "After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb." ~ Nelson Mandela
In the word of God we read, in Matthew 12:20 (KJV) "A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory." Nelson said, "Man's goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished." "The first thing to be honest with is yourself. You can never have an impact on society if you have not changed yourself...Great peacemakers are all people of integrity, of honesty and humility."
I believe we are to challenge others to live for Christ but the first person we must challenge is ourselves. "A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination." ~ Nelson Mandela If one man can make such a difference in Africa, even though in prison for all those years, only imagine what you and I are capable of through and in Christ Jesus.
God gave His only Son that He might have many sons. God practices His own laws. He does not break His own laws. Sowing and reaping are going to work until Jesus comes again. God sowed one Son and everyday somewhere in the world He is reaping another son. Mandela said, "There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children."
Today make peace with yourself, then make peace with God and finally others. You say that can't happen in a day? So, then simply begin today. We serve a God of the suddenly. He is still in the miracle working business. Ask and you shall receive.
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