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GRATITUDE IS ONE OF THE STRONGEST AND MOST TRANSFORMATIVE STATES OF BEING. IT SHIFTS YOUR PERSPECTIVE FROM LACK TO ABUNDANCE AND ALLOWS YOU TO FOCUS ON THE GOOD IN YOUR LIFE, WHICH IN TURN

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S UN SH I N E T H O UG HT S : WAI T I NG I N TH E WI LD ERN ES S

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G TI Y OU T H PR E S E NT S : A DE SI R ED H E A LI NG

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H EL P I S NO T ON T H E WAY . IT ’ S A LR E AD Y B E E N GIVEN B Y J US TI N WES S E L S

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PO P- U P F EAT UR E: T H E M AT E RI A LI S TI C L IE

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S POT L I GH T F E AT U RE: S H U DU F H A DZ O MU F H A D ZO

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The wilderness can be translated as an uninhabited or scarcely inhabited and wild terrain, which seems to be considerably challenging to navigate. Not your typical place of relaxation and piece of heaven. Therefore, a wilderness is often synonymous to a desert, forest, or mountainous area which are all terrains that need expert skill and effort to traverse. It’s the most nerve-wrecking experience to explore a territory that’s unpredictable and filled with creatures that might attack.

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I believe many would be able to

makes various

agree with me that this year

references to

honestly could be added to one of

the

the wilderness terrains. How deep

wilderness

and heartfelt the blows and losses

and often it’s

were in this year, for some more

not the ideal

than others. And you might be

location. It

extremely weary from attempting

isn’t commonly synonymous with

to navigate this terrain. Perhaps

joy, abundance, and peace. Biblical

weary from waiting, hesitant to

references to the wilderness are

tend to the wounds, unsure how to

that it’s ‘rough’, ‘rugged’, “parched’,

quench the thirst or fill the void,

‘desolate’, ‘water scarce’, ’dry’, ‘filled

isolated for so long, you’re

with wild beasts and

uncertain how you will be able to

death’ (Jeremiah 2:6; Jeremiah

adjust to life after this. Waiting for

50:12; Isaiah 40:3-5; Exodus 15:22;

enough substance to sustain you

Numbers 32:15). I cannot imagine

and provide healing for your

the crippling anxiety and unrest a

debilitated state. Tired and waiting.

person may have in such a space.

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THE WILDERNESS Whilst writing, I had a ‘look beyond what you see’

when they ended, He was hungry.” Luke 4:1-2

brooding) over the face of the waters.” Genesis 1:2

moment and did some further research on the

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wilderness. Strange enough there are various

In the gospel of Matthew 1:12-13, it states that

references in the Bible of streams of water,

although Jesus was in the Wilderness for 40 days

Lastly, my heart rejoiced at the knowledge that the

pastures, trees, fields, and animals in the

and being tempted by Satan, the angels were

wilderness also holds blessing, and joy although it’s

wilderness – which speaks of provision and life.

ministering to Him. How precious to know that

not a common focal point. Isaiah 35 speaks of the

The challenge when you are in an unchartered area

when we enter the wilderness, we have a Divine,

desert shouting with exultation and blossoming

is to know how to, firstly, reach this life-giving

all-knowing God who has all our bases covered.

like the Autumn lily.

provision, and, secondly, how to use it in a way that

The God who has insight into every human

will not harm you for you have no idea if the water

unknown and area, how comforting to know that

As you wait, may you become exceedingly aware

is safe to drink or which animal or plant isn’t

Jesus as the incarnated has experienced the reality

that God has been where you are, and even now He

poisonous or harmful for human consumption.

of the wilderness and is able to sympathise with us

is there still.

What is extremely life-saving in this instance is to

in our struggle (Hebrews 4:15). To God nothing is

be guided by someone who knows the area. Well…

unpredictable or surprising. He roamed these

“1 Now Jesus, full of [and in perfect

spaces way before we ever existed.

communication with] the Holy Spirit, returned

“The earth was formless and void or a waste and

from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the

emptiness, and darkness was upon the face of the

wilderness, 2 for forty days, being tempted by the

deep [primeval ocean that covered the unformed

devil. And He ate nothing during those days, and

earth]. The Spirit of God was moving (hovering,

Take care,

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ISAIAH SONG “Sing, sing, oh barren land Water is coming to the thirsty Though you are empty, I am the well Draw from Me, I will provide - Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 2

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“ It’s taking everything in me to keep waiting, but this is the miracle I am coming to know: this desert journey has made me weary, but my heart is slouched toward hope. And I will believe I can know peace without knowing what comes next. I will trust that in the waiting everything connects. Today is not in vain, and I will grow, and I will change in beautiful meaningful ways.

- Morgan Harper Nichols

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A DESIRED HEALING

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t was Rumi who once said, “The

“sound and healthy again”. However, there is a

suffered from. The Bible also tells us that there

wound is the place where the light

but…the pain you are in might not have been

were many diseased people laying at the pool

enters you”. This statement evokes a

your choice, but the healing is your

waiting for the moment that the angel of the

different feeling for everyone. I,

responsibility. The choice of getting well is

Lord would come down and so that they could

however, think what he meant by this

yours. The Bible tells us the tale of the lame

get an opportunity for healing. This specific

is that the same place where we hurt is

man given an opportunity of a lifetime. Being

nameless man laying at the pool had been there

the same place where we can find our

asked the million-dollar question. “Do you want

for 38 years and never had the opportunity to

healing. Healing means something different to

to get well?”

receive healing because others always got in the

each person you meet. We do not experience

In part 3 of GTI youth’s lonely lockdown series

pool before him. In verse six Jesus walks by, sees

hurt the same and we certainly do not

we discussed the story of the lame man at the

this man and asks him the million-dollar

experience healing the same way. Healing is

healing pool of Bethesda. John 5 tells us the

question “Do you want to get well?”. The pool of

defined as the process of, “making or becoming

story of a nameless man laying at the pool. The

Bethesda symbolises a place of comfort and

sound or healthy again”. Healing is one of the

pool of Bethesda was well known as it says in

convenience for the sick and disabled. It is at

golden threads that can be seen throughout the

verse four for its healing abilities. Verse four

this very pool where they were not considered

Bible. Jesus performed various acts of healing

states that an angel of the Lord would come

outcasts or different in any way. It is at this pool

within the Bible. In the time we find ourselves

down from time to time and stir the water.

where everyone had an issue of some sort.

globally healing is the one thing that so many

Whoever got into the water would be healed

Everyone was unwell. They could feel normal in

people need. The mere opportunity to become

from any disease or ailment that he or she

their dysfunction.

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Jesus has the ability to address the person and not the problem. Even though this man was characterized by his issue, Jesus had the ability to see him for who he was.

In verse six Jesus asked the man if he wanted to get well. The man then responded by saying that he had always struggled to get in the water because he has no one to help him. Many times, we too are like this man. When Jesus asks us a question we respond with an excuse and not an answer.

In the same way, we sometimes think that there are certain things we first have to do before we can receive healing. We desire to find healing in the things of this world. Telling ourselves “If I could only do this or that” all will be well. When the truth is, that Jesus is all you need.

Our trust is in Jesus Christ who is the living water that heals all our iniquities regardless of the period of time we have been struggling with them. Many times, we ask ourselves “When will God heal me? When will He see my suffering?” However, maybe the question has not been “Will I ever be healed?” but rather “Do I want to be healed?”

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abandoned

feel like we are

be lonely and

no more will we

we be defeated,

No more will

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One of my favourite personal scriptures is found in John 16 verse 7 where Jesus is telling the disciples about the Holy Spirit and how important it is that He (Jesus) must leave in order for Him (Holy Spirit) to come… now let’s pause for just a minute if I was in John’s or Peter’s shoes I would be asking Jesus this question “why would you have to leave?” I mean, come on, just think about it… here’s the best thing that’s ever happened to mankind!

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eople are getting healed, delivered and

said in john 14 verse 12 “I tell you the truth, anyone

set free, some are even being raised from

who believes in me will do the same works I have

the dead and now you wanna leave, it

done and even greater works, because I’m going

just doesn’t make sense

back to the Father.”

But that’s why Jesus said “you might not

When we take the time to meditate on this truth I

understand it now but a time is coming when you

believe faith will begin to increase on the inside…

will.”

confidence will begin to rise up and we will begin to see our true identity in Him. No more will we be

You see Jesus was the comforter in human form

defeated, no more will we be lonely and feel like we

and everyone who ever heard about Jesus and the

are abandoned, but we will be strong in Him and

works He was doing had to travel from where ever

Him strong in us. Amen.

they were to wherever He was to receive whatever miracle they needed whether it be healing,

He will lead you in the big things as well as in the

deliverance, a touch or just a revelation of the

small things, from which person to marry to what

coming messiah. But now He goes on to say that

pair of socks you need to wear on any given day…

when He leaves and goes back to the father, He’s

He is concerned about your well-being in every

going to send another comforter but this time not

area of your life! He has great love for you… so

only will you know Him but He will be in you!

much love that He declared it by saying that He will

That’s good news right there ... “Not only will you

not leave you as an orphan but He will abide in

know Him but He will be in you.”

you. Your help is on the inside of you! We love you

That’s good news right there ...

“Not only will you know Him but He will be in you.”

and remember, He’s got a great plan for your life.

When we actually catch the power of this verse we begin to see that the very same Jesus that sat with the disciples and taught them and showed them things is the very same Holy Spirit that’s living on the inside of every born again believer!! I know to some this might be something hard to believe but it’s the truth… the same spirit that raised Christ

Justin Wessels is a single dad and Welder by trade and a leader of a group called Sons of God. Working with people affected by drugs and broken homes.

from the dead is the same spirit living in you right now. Every miracle working power for any situation is now operating on the inside …this is why Jesus

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THE MATERIALISTIC LIE of the Post-Modern Society

“To serve God means utilising our time and money efficiently for the advancement of the Kingdom of God, and the spreading of the Gospel to all the earth.”

– Dwain Ludick // Husband and Dad to three, Presiding Pastor of Riviersonderend

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Brainwashed with the Now

I must concur that money

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indeed use them wisely. I

& time are precious resources and we must

s a fellow Millennial I, too,

could also be called the microwave

Book on Leadership – R200 ‘For a

am aware of how our

generation as you want everything

book? Too expensive’ -> Book about

generation has bought into

now and practice no patience at all.”

Cars – R200 ‘I need to impress my

the lie & allowed ourselves to be

A few years ago, at a Financial

friends so I can manage’

brainwashed by Post-Modernism -

Wellness seminar in Cape Town this

Investing – R400 pm ‘Can’t afford’ ->

considering the life after

believing that the “here and now”

lie was exposed to me through this

Nights out – R400 pm ‘Weekly need’

this one. The lockdown in

and immediate gratification is most

comparison:

Open a business – R19 000 ‘Too

important. A lie that has us running

Wholesome Groceries – R600 ‘Too

Risky’ -> iPhone XS – R19 000 ‘Latest

South Africa was good to

around like crazy in this rat race,

expensive’ -> Junk Food – R600

is always a must’

taking aim at temporal material

‘Reasonable’

60 minutes learning a new skill – ‘I

things, fooling ourselves that we are

Personal Mastery Seminar – R500

wish I had the time’ -> 60 minutes of

building a legacy and making

‘You’ve got to be kidding’ -> Louis

Netflix – ‘Time flies, let’s binge watch’

disciples for Christ. I’m reminded of

Vuitton Belt – R500 ‘Must have’

want to suggest that it’s not just true for the here and now but also

me in this case because I was able to put things into perspective and reflect on my life up until now.

a quote that states, “Your generation

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o not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth & rust destroy & where thieves break in and steal, but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and

steal.” Matthew 6:19-20 (ESV). What these two verses imply, my fellow millennials, is that we do in fact have a choice between activities in the here and now that may lead to greater earthly reward and those that store up greater heavenly reward. We find examples within the Gospels of the repercussions of making the wrong choice, which proves to be eternally disastrous (see Mark 8:36; Luke 12:20-21).

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Your Best Life Now or Your Best Life Eternally

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n essence, the question to consider in life to discern the lie that we have bought into, is, “Which one is more imperative?

Which one bears more consequences for the life hereafter?” The question, therefore, fellow millennials is: “Do you want your best life now or your best life forever”?

Lastly, we need to be more prudent in our money and time management as stewards

Journal Prompts

for Jesus Christ. Putting it more plainly, we are called upon to choose God or materialism. The problem with materialism

• In which ways have you bought into the materialistic lie?

is that we become enslaved by it and it then

• Do you agree with this statement? Why? Why not?

dictates to us what direction we should follow. Ultimately, as Christians we must choose which master, we will follow. To serve

• In which ways can you shift your mind from ‘living your best life now’ to ‘living your best life eternally’?

God means utilising our time and money efficiently for the advancement of the Kingdom of God, and the spreading of the Gospel to all the earth.

Are you still buying into the lie or are you now fully proclaiming TRUTH?

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S PO TL IG H T F EATU R E

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Asisipho Tsotsa

“We have a collective responsibility to destigmatise and inform how we, as a society, view mental health. For any change to come about in our communities, we need to tackle the mind, the powerhouse. If the mind is conquered, we will go nowhere. “ – Shudufhadzo Musida, Miss South Africa 2020

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Asisipho Tsotsa is an Occupational Therapist, currently working in mental health and passionate about words, relationships and a pure lifestyle.

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his issue’s spotlight feature goes to none other than the newly crowned Miss SA 2020, Shudufhadzo Musida.

Musida was crowned queen of the country on 24 October 2020 and

has clearly pronounced dedicating her reign towards being an advocate for education and economic empowerment, with mental health awareness as the key foundation. The confident and graceful beauty is a university graduate, holding a Bachelor of Social Science degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics and is currently completing an Honour’s degree in International Relations. In her speech, Shudufhadzo boldly and unapologetically confesses of the power and plan of God and is an avid believer in breathing life into words and dreams. Prior to the pageant, Shudufhadzo had never participated in any beauty pageant and pays high tributes to her predecessor, Zozibini Tunzi for curating this moment for her. The country is already inspired by this Limpopo queen and we look on eagerly to witness the manifestations of her 2020/2021 reign.

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ee that's what praisin’ God is all about, is

Bible that we, what does it say, it says 'We compare

doing your passion. You know, it's not

ourselves amongst ourselves' [2 Corinthians

useless, worthless ritual, you know,

10:12] ... That's not the standard. You already are the

monotonous ritual, where we just show up

standard. What are you trying to fit into a standard

and can't wait to see the game, you know. It's doing

for? We were each created to be individual

your passion and fulfilling your passion. You know.

standards ...and we're trying to fit into a standard?

That's how we're thankful. That's how we say we

It doesn't make any sense, you know.

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appreciate the opportunity to be alive.

And I'm just glad that I … I don't have to slave

So now I'm just … after all that, I'm just ready to be

anymore. You know, 'cause I, music was my love,

me. And it's a lot to work through, you know,

and because of everything I thought had to

because all of us have hidden in these little boxes

accompany my music it became my burden. It just

purposely, because of parts of ourselves that we

got stolen from me. I said, “What is this? How did

were unhappy about. And it's because we didn't

this thing that I love so much so easily and so

understand … because there's all this social

quickly turn to something I loathe and hate?”

doctrine that says … that the infinite God, with all

EXCERPT FROM INTERLUDE 5

By Lauren Hill

this expression, who created every single one of us, And so now … I understand that it was because I

absolutely different, on purpose, wants everybody

was measuring myself or trying to compare myself

to fit into the same suit. But like … that's deception.

to a standard that wasn't reality. It wasn't the

That's deception.

standard at all, you know. There's a scripture in the

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“I will tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away. If I do not go away, the Helper will not come; but if I go, I will send Him to you.”

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