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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.

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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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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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