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You are seen and heard: Lessons from Hagar's encounters with God

Good day   I hope you are doing incredibly well. I am ok. I am just thinking about my life and dreams. I used to be such a dreamer, and for some reason, I have allowed myself to cease dreaming and pursuing the dreams I already had. I need this to change, and so my objective for 2026 is to really work on myself to realise my potential, thus becoming who God created me to be. I no longer want to reflect on my life and be confronted by persistent stagnancy and complacency, as well as excuses. I thank God that my pastor is really dealing with aspects of my life in his teachings. We finished a February 2026 series addressing one’s identity, belonging, purpose, etc. It was called the S.H.A.P.E. series, which aimed to equip believers and cause them to be fit for purpose, as well as walk in their giftings and callings with great confidence - Please check out Cyril Peterson’s YouTube for the messages.   Happy, come back; it is too early for this! Sorry, let me get back to it; I...

Esau’s loving and forgiving heart

Good day   I hope you are doing well and enjoying 2026. So, as previously stated, I am writing another blog about Hagar, but this is not it. This blog was intended to follow the previous one, but I felt that the sequence should change; therefore, you are receiving this blog instead.   I recently revisited the story of Jacob and Esau because I wanted to pray about the plight of what we tend to think is justifiable unforgiveness, as well as anger. People feel wronged and think they have the right to remain in anger, unforgiveness, bitterness, rage, and resentment because they believe they did not seek out, warrant, or deserve what was done to them. To be honest, this ideology is understandable, especially for someone who has been hurt and deceived; however, it is not godly because it contravenes the Word of God and directly contradicts our faith.   So, as I was praying, I sought a few scriptures on pain, anger, and forgiveness. That is when I was reminded of Jac...