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I am checking in… How are you, Sis? Unjani ?...no, really, how are you?

Winter is a favorite season for some, with the “cool” air, winter fashion, cooking hearty meals, and evenings spent snuggled in blankets. But for others, it’s a reflection of what some of us are going through. The season is cold, dry, harsh, and dull, or is it just me?

The unfortunate part for me personally is that this is how I then view everything, whether good or bad. It is the filter I look through. Moments of productivity or small joys that should fill me are too heavy and clouded.

And so, I whisper what I sometimes don’t want to say aloud:

·        My heart seems heavy.

·        My mind is constantly racing.

·        My words are few.

·        My prayers seem like complaints.

·        My smile...upside down, not gone, just the wrong way round.

·        The cup that used to overflow now runs empty.

“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” – Psalm 46:1

But here’s the honest, awkward, slightly uncomfortable truth:

I know He is here, but I can’t talk to Him right now.

My words come soaked in frustration, tears, or exhaustion. You want to reach out but feel like you’re too tired even to lift your spiritual arms. I am here feeling like David, the man after God’s own heart, cried out with deep honesty, “How long, Lord?” “Why have You forsaken me?” “I am weary with my groaning.”

Sometimes the greatest act of faith is not in the abundance but in the emptiness, when you keep showing up, even if it’s just with silence and sighs. I am not a soldier in the army of the Lord right now; I am Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52), who cannot see anything but hears that the Lord Jesus is present. So I continuously cry, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!”

In this empty season, feeling stuck, dried up, I ask that you help a fellow Godly lady to cry out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Because I know I need to draw closer to the One who fills empty cups, again and again. Till I runeth over.

So today, I stand in the gap for myself & for you who find yourself in this space:

·        God sees us (El Roi- Genesis 16:13)

·        He fills us with all joy and peace in believing (Romans 15:13)

·        He restores our soul (Psalm 23:3)

·        He revives (Psalm 85:6)

And even now, He is holding space for your sighs. For your honesty. For your upside-down smile. So Sis, I am hanging in there…join me & Let this winter season not define our worth but rather our need for the Lord. 

Ladies...2025, without question has been a hard year for some & a good year for others.

We have laughed & cried. We have been stressed & stretched. We have built and destroyed, gained & lost. The wheel turned for all of us. #MixMasala

For many, social media became a release, sometimes for doom-scrolling, sometimes for laughter, basically a pause from reality. For me, it became a window into people’s lives: their dreams, advice, milestones, day-in-the-life moments & honest POVs. I watched people buy their first cars, marry their person, start businesses, travel to their daily grind, discover new tips, explore the world & some bravely share their losses, disappointments & quiet struggles.

Listen, the world around us looks like it’s going to the dogs (yoh!). Yet people are still going & growing. They are starting & learning. They are losing & healing. Somehow, somewhere, this life thing is still liveable. In all of it, one phrase keeps returning to my heart: “But God…”

When strength ran out - "but God..."

When loved ones died - "but God..."

When plans failed - "but God..."

When hope felt thin - "but God..."

As we close 2025 and step into 2026, the truth is this: certainty is scarce, answers are incomplete, & outcomes are not guaranteed but God is. Isn't He the same yesterday and today and forever? (Hebrews 13:8). So we move forward not because everything makes sense, but because He remains faithful. With gratitude for what was, grace for what is & expectation in the year ahead, knowing that God goes before us.

Happy New Year Everybody♥️

Have you ever asked the question – Is serving God really worth it? I know that I’ve certainly done that in my life and my guess is that most of you have done that at some point in your life as well.

You do the very best you know how to apply Biblical principles with your finances. You give the first portion of your earnings to God every single time. You don’t borrow money to buy things that you don’t really need. You carefully budget your money and yet, it seems that you barely are able to make ends meet. Then you think of your friend who always complains that he is up to his eyeballs in debt. But he is driving a fancy new car, his family goes out to eat at expensive restaurants all the time and they take an lavish vacation every year. Aren’t you at least tempted to think, “Is it really worth it to serve God?” Maybe you’ve been involved in just about every ministry in the church and have always served God just as faithfully as you know how, but you still can’t get pregnant or you have a miscarriage, or your child is born with serious health issues or someone in your family gets cancer. While the family next door who wants nothing at all to do with God has a perfectly healthy family. In that situation, it’s only natural to ask if serving God is really worth it.The reward is great for those who are willing to meekly and patiently suffer and be persecuted for righteousness sake. This is our time of trial. Will we be faithful or will we forsake God when things don’t go our way? No matter what, serving God is worth it, there’s an eternal reward that awaits those who persevere till the end.

Tomorrow is not promised, tomorrow is not in our hands. At any given moment the Lord could call us home. Are you living your life within urgency for the things of Christ? Because if you truly believe that tomorrow is not promised, then you would live with a purpose. Everything you do or work towards should be done with a view of eternity. James 4:14 says, “You don’t even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? It is a mist that appears for a little while. Then it disappears.” Think about that, for your life is a midst, the Bible says. You appear for a little time then ‘puff’ you’re gone. With each passing second, minute, hour, day, week, and year, we are getting closer to an appointed time and day when we will stand before God an give an account for what we’ve done on earth. So now is the time to get right and build a close relationship with Jesus Christ, now is the right time to work and to serve the kingdom of God, the time to fully surrender to Jesus Christ. Do not put it off a second longer, there is no reason to wait.

There is eternal life in Jesus. Matthew 6:19-21 says, “Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.” If we place value on the things of God and His eternal kingdom instead of on the temporary things of this world, we will have those treasures forever. We work hard in this world to provide a home for our family, clothes and food, and there is nothing wrong with that. But when you look at this lifetime relative to eternity, we are faced with how unimportant those things become. This world is a temporary residence. When we use our time, talents, and treasures to accumulate earthly treasures, those are temporary as well. But when we give our resources for Christ’s sake, we demonstrate that we value Christ and that we consider other people worth more than our own comfort and preservation.

You need to stop wrestling with God and let Him transform your life and I promise you that you will experience freedom like you have never felt before. Jesus is the one satisfies every hunger, He quenches every thirst. He fills the deepest longings of your soul. You can come to Him today. He is patient and He is willing to forgive those who come to Him with a broken heart. Hebrews 9:27 says, “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.” With this in mind, I encourage you to live your life within urgency, time is ticking. Sooner or later you will stand before the Lord in the day of Judgement. Live a life that is mindful of the fact that we will all be accountable for what we did for Jesus here on earth and for what we were supposed to do and did not do. Will you be able to say that your life produced good fruit for the Kingdom of God? Will you be able to say that with your days here on earth you had eternity on your mind?

Far too many people waste their lives on things that won’t last; money, power, relationships, but God is not very much concerned with those things. He is concerned with the state of your heart. What matters most is how you live your life in accordance with God’s word, who reigns at the Throne of your heart and at the end of your life the Lord will not ask how much money you made, how many friends you made or the number of followers you had on social media. He will simply ask you, “who did you put your trust in for your eternal salvation? Who did you serve? Who did you love with all of your heart, mind, body and soul?” The only correct answer, is Jesus Christ the son of the living God.

The same God who crafted our Redemption Story and sent Jesus Christ to die for our sins, gifting us Salvation. Is the same God who wants to spend eternity with us. John 3:16-17 says, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.” To gain everlasting life with Christ, we must prepare for His second coming. And just like all the other prophecies that he spoke of, were fulfilled. This is no different. Jesus is coming, and no one knows the day but The Father (Matthew 24:36). So, it is wise for us, to prepare in advance and do maintenance then it is to rush last minute.

If you are not yet laying up treasures in heaven, what are you waiting for? Get connected and find a place to help and people to serve. Start investing in your eternity today because everyday might be your last.

Thank you. As I mourn the loss of a dear friend, it surely is comforting to trust in our God who is closer to the broken hearted.

Life is a beautiful tapestry woven with joy and sorrow, celebration and mourning. It often feels like a delicate balance, where one moment we may find ourselves rejoicing in love and commitment, and the next, we are grappling with the loss of someone dear to us. As children of God, I guess we find ourselves thanking God for life anyhow, life given & life taken, Life made new and life everlasting in Christ.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 (NIV) tells us, “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot.” This profound passage reminds us that life is a series of seasons, each with its purpose and beauty, even amidst our struggles. The key is that every activity is governed by time.

In moments of celebration, such as a marriage proposal, we experience the fullness of joy and hope. It’s a time when dreams intertwine with reality, and love takes center stage. Yet, in the midst of that joy, we may also receive news of someone’s passing, a stark reminder of life’s fragility. Work that is completely wrong at one time may be right and necessary at another. At one moment it is right to mourn and wrong to dance, and at another moment the opposite is true. This is not a conclusive answer to the puzzles of life, but a sign that God is in the world, even if we do not see clearly what exactly that means for us. In these unpredictable moments, it’s essential to lean into God’s presence, rejoicing in the Lord always & seeking Him in the midst of heartache. He understands our duality—how our hearts can be lifted high in celebration while still feeling the weight of sorrow. As you go through your day, remember that both joy and sorrow are part of life’s journey. Let us cherish the moments of celebration and be present with those who are mourning. In all things, we can find hope and comfort in God’s unchanging love. He remains closer than any brother (Prov 18:24).

Today, I really pray for you Sis, to be thankful for the gift of life and the joy of love. I pray our Father helps us navigate unpredictable moments with grace. May we celebrate with those who rejoice and mourn with those who weep. May He give you the wisdom & boldness to embrace each season, trusting in the Lord's perfect timing,

Amen♥️

Cela ngetinsuku tonkhe, iNkhosi inemandla.

Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.