Youthful4God Christian Magazine
March 2020/Issue 2
Editor's note
The word of God says that we should not despise small beginnings, Zechariah 4:10. My deepest desire is to see people being touched by this magazine, life changing and everybody playing the in the JUST FOR FUN games as family and friends. Preparation on this month issue, it was full of the favor from God. Each person we asked for assistance was forth coming. Thank God! I met amazing Pastors, Apostles, general people that are fired up for the kingdom's work and those who want to give their lives to God. Life is full of bumps to your destiny. The life journey is crocket especially when you are a Christian. You cannot make it in life without a past, so to make sure you survive one day at a time, try to be joyous in most of your days on earth even when it does not make sense. You owe it to yourself at-least. As you read, remember that joy is a decision that one makes without the help of your spouse, enemies or relatives. Please choose joy in every day of your life. I hope this issue builds your christian life because that is the main purpose before anything else. Love you like crazy until next month Lebo
CONTENT Y4D Contacts
pg 4
World Celebrations
pg 5
Real Talk
pg 6-7
OF: MmêMma (Women of Excellence)
pg 8-9
Ur Plug
pg 10-11
KS; Phio Lesego Nagano Pule
pg 12-13
Joy in different packages
pg 14-15
Joy comes in the morning (Sermon)
pg 16
Soul Search
pg 18
Just for Fun
pg 19
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THE THEME OF THE MONTH
WORLD CELEBRATIONS
International day of happiness 20th March Parents often put their own needs and desires on the back burners. On this year's International Day of Happiness, make a point to do or feel something that will make you happy whether a parent or not a parent. You can decide to have happy thoughts through out the day. Self-appreciation. Do something that is just for you. Not what your kids want, and not what your partner wants, but what brings you joy. Put aside the guilt, because you deserve this, plus, it's a great way to model for your children the importance of taking care of oneself, which is good for mental health. As long as you aren't doing something that will not endanger your child, you have every right to do something that will bring you some joy today! You can celebrate the International Day of Happiness with the following guidelines: Love YOU first I always say that there is only one you so make sure you take care of you. If you have the means, spoil yourself rotten and don’t even feel bad (don’t forget your responsibilities). Lean to say No I find it really hard to say NO to somethings because I don’t want to hurt the person asking. It will then take more energy to do what was asked because deep down I did not want to do it. You don’t have to be rude but decline politely. Take yourself out alone. Be happy with your presence. You need to be okay with yourself, to be able to let other people in. Have a support systems that are there for you no matter what. Have people that are always there when you need time out from your daily routine, who would be there to come get the kids or clean the house for you so you can get back to your senses.
Real talk
In life there are many stops, yields, and traffic along the way to your destiny. Being joyful is a personal choice that no other person can force you into. Accepting that there was nothing you could have done about what you went through. There are so many things that i wished i could have changed in my winter season but the truth is I cannot go back in time. There is always a reason for every situation, if you cannot see it now, do not despair, you It is always good to cry and accept the fact that, in that current stage of your life, you are a victim of circumstances beyond your control. Eventually you will need to have a serious conversation with yourself and God. Open up to God and tell Him your true feelings. This means telling Him that you are angry, you harbour hate towards someone whom you perceive as a threat to your livelihood. I know I did that, and it helped me to release myself and them from my indignation. Sometimes we think that we need to always be telling God good things only, how much we love Him, adore Him and maybe even just asking for forgiveness. God knows what you are going through and how you feel. He needs you to confess it with your lips so He can move in your life knowing that you can be honest with Him. When you tell God your honest feelings you will feel a burden being lifted off your shoulders. You will feel light in your body and emotions. God is always a safe place (you are not worried that He will tell people your secrets) to let all your emotions out because He will never judge you nor laugh at you. When you are not honest with God, you might end up saying how you feel to the wrong people who could be your seasonal friends or people that will not stand in prayer with you. I am the kind of person that worries and stresses of uncertainties. I like being in control of every situation in my life. It hit me hard when i got ulcers and the doctor asked me what I was stressing about because clearly, i havent been
will see as time goes on. God never waste seasons eating the wrong foods. Then I went home and genuinely asked myself, what is bothering me.I realized that I was giving too much attention to my problems than they deserved. I decided that I would die and still be married. At that moment I decided that I am still alive, have family, and above all I have God on my side; so why do i need to stress about things that I cannot change. I just needed to be still. The moment I realized that I can be happy and be full of life despite the fact that I was going through a divorce at the time, I changed my thoughts bit by bit and chose joy. I decided to surrender all that was bothering me to God and started praying for joy in my heart. I prayed that God would let me have peace and accept everything that was happening in my life then. For Him to let me trust that He was working it all out for my good behind the scenes. One thing I have learnt is that worry, anxiety, and lack of peace resolve nothing but they will eat away at your time, your health and your life. You constantly be in a whirlwind of negative thought patterns, wondering how this and that will pan out, what other people think of you or what they are doing. This kind of thinking is what i will in turn take up your time and delay your ability to think of creative ways to get out of the ‘mess’ you may be in at the time.
You should be thinking of what it is that God wants for you and what future He has planned for your life. What you spend time thinking about will shape your future. Rick Warren definitions Joy as the settled assurance that God is in control of all the details of my life, the quiet confidence that ultimately everything is going to be alright, and the determined choice to praise God in every situation. You need to protect your joy. It is very important for your day to day survival. Decide in your mind, heart and soul that nothing, nobody or no situation will steal your joy because you worked hard to get it. This does not mean that problems are not going to come. When you declare that joy is yours, you unleash war so be ready for everything to come tumbling down; but do not fear God gave you the joy so He will carry you through the storms.
Organisational Feature
There are so many organizations that a playing a big role in building our society to be better spiritually, mentally and emotionally. This month we sat down with the founder of MmêMma (Women of Excellence). MmêMma is an organization that is more of a family welfare link that empowers Women, Boys and girls. This empowerment is done in a form of conferences and seminars teachings. MmêMma
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making empowerment link, primarily for women and girl children but also extends its services to boy children as well. It connects women from all walks of life and is aimed at imparting life skills and building a strong network of women, socially, business wisdom and health wise. MmêMma is a Setswana compound word packed with meaning. Mmê refers to Mother (Motsadi wa Mosadi). This same woman is at times addressed as Mma. Then the two put together form MmêMma (Meaning a Married woman). Mmê Mma takes pride in encouraging and building marriages. MmêMma is a God (JesusChrist) given Ministry to me (founder), it is a God given purpose. Its inception was in 2013, (Durban, South Africa) but started operating in 2016. It was then registered in Botswana in 2017. The Vision of MmêMma is - Creating Women of Excellence through empowerment. We aim to be Women of Excellence as our slogan moves, we are currently in Botswana only but intending to move globally.We plan our session according to God's will He is the Main CEO and when he says Yes nobody can say No.
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KINGDOM SHAKERS My Names are MmêMma Phio Lesego Nagano Pule. They all speak a blessing on the creation me.I am a wife to One Husband who is my Morena MyLord Rre Pule. Blessed with two kids for now (lol), being Osiame Bonang Pule and Kametlha Bontle Pule. I am Second born Child to Mums and Dad Mr and Mrs Modipane in a family of five (5) children. My parents were strict and firm. Growing up, I was more of a tomboy, so I was Daddy's girl. I had to substitute for a son since the first born of the house was a daughter. Growing up I never got Prophesied into the life I am leading now. So at teenagerhood.I started prophesying to myself that when I reach 27 years. I should be married with two kids and a Very big house. I love the institution of marriage so much, for it was working excellently well in my Father's house. Most people know me of MmêMma (Women of Excellence), where I mostly empower women from all walks of life, advocating for God's institution of marriage. MorenaPule (My Lord) is so supportive in my ministry of MmêMma (Woman of Excellence). He speaks into the institution more than I do. God is My All. He is my being, my creator, my director, my blesser. The beginner and finisher of me and everything I have. God is the owner of MmêMma (WOE) God is the orchestrator of all families and Marriages. The one who knew me before I was born. My faith has never been tested before because I decided through God's grace and mercy to have faith in Jesus Christ and I have never been shaken, I have never had doubt because di thusang dipelaelo. The only time I cried to God is when I was given the Mandate of MmêMma (Women of Excellence) I didn’t have confidence in myself for it is a great portfolio (work) for the kingdom of God. I had no resources, I had no experience & qualification, but He (God) said to me I qualify the unqualified. I operate beyond your intellect; I have good plans for your plans NOT to harm you but prosper You as MmêMma (Women of Excellence) after these words I became a servant and all is well
I operate beyond your intellect; I have good plans for your life, plans NOT to harm you but prosper You as MmĂŞMma (Women of Excellence), after these words I became a servant and all is well.I have seen a lot happening in the presence of God and have cried like a baby. He healed my Son completely. I rejoiced because he was to have brain surgery. God has chosen Me. I cried a river. He said you never chose me. I chose you and appointed You. God blessed me with a Marriage I am worshiping & praising Him through. I have seen God make me quit the things I never thought I could do without. He moulded my character. He shed a light where there was darkness. The God that operates beyond human intellect.
Word to others
God will NEVER leave you nor forsake you, make him the God (Jesus) of your Family. In All I say Family First, learn to love, obey & relate well to your family. Honour your Mother and father. Listen to your elders for they have walked the road you trying to walk. Love yourself Empower yourself cherish yourself and Pray without cease there is nothing difficult for the Lord. To all MmĂŞMma (Women of Excellence) God is still the creator of Marriages and he is an excellent God He will give you the best Husband. Trust him.
Joy in different package
If we continue to think that true joy, authentic joy is in the things we possess or own, the moment we lose them we lose our joy. When these things perish, they perish along with it. At age 16, I had a picture-perfect wedding on my mind. I knew the kind of dress I wanted, the ring, the shoe and the hairstyle. I was ready to get married at age 18 (at least that’s what I thought). Growing up in a Christian home with a mother and father around and holding family prayers together. I thought, I finally understood what joy meant. I thought I had it all figured out. My desire to get married young got realized at age 22. However, it was not the wedding that I had envisioned years ago. It was too simple of a wedding. I felt that I would be complete once I have a husband. Besides, that was the kind of family I grew up in. My joy was basically based on the things I physically possessed, things like a husband. Most of my days, or years before getting married were ruled by paranoia and fear of having children out of wedlock. I did not think of myself to be strong enough to withstand the temptations should there be any arising. In my mind, I knew should that happen, I would face the wrath of God and would probably go years suffering for that sin should it occur. I had little understanding, despite growing up in church and going to Sunday school. I understood too little what the joy of the Lord was, I lived years thinking the joy of the Lord is living through life like a zombie, never questioning but taking things, especially Christian doctrines as they were. That to me was joy. Derailing from it just a little would have meant facing the God of the old testament, who would curse me and the very ground I walked on. I lived a life too careful. Not realizing that it was a life devoid of Joy. After I got married, it so turned out that I never really was ready for what marriage is, clearly the wedding night was over and I was now left with the institution of marriage. My mind told me that, in my marriage I would experience full joy. Because I had walked into this institution that is sacred and holy. I will experience joy everlasting. My husband was supposed to be my source of joy, I mean he was a return missionary who served two full years in Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia, how could he not be my source of joy. When things started going south, I continued to look for joy from the very thing that did not offer it. I kept looking outward for my joy, looking at the things around me, I kept looking at people for my joy, I kept outsourcing my joy. Never once did I imagine that my true joy and happiness could be from within. I did not think that God could give it directly to me so I looked for it in different things. I did not know that I had to ask for the joy of the Lord. I do not know why I thought that but I did and it made sense at the time.  It took countless hospital visits, therapies, near death experiences to really peruse through myself and to acknowledge the power that is above all powers, that in essence the joy of the Lord is the only Joy that could strengthen me. True joy comes from the Lord. Of course, he would use people, circumstances and things to bring it to you. Do not be too blinded by perfection, by pain, failures to acknowledge where true joy comes from. Continue next page
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JOY COMES IN THE MORNING by Tumelo Lepere Psalm 30:5 For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. We live in a world full of pain, sorrow and distress. You and I are not strangers to "the pit" experience, we've been in a few in our lifetime. We endure such trying circumstances but see others flourish in favor and blessings. David is talking about the different hardships, sorrows & troubles he experienced throughout his lifetime. (Even the ones that God allowed him to go through, by God's displeasure of him). This was a time when he was in the middle of troubles, they seemed to last a life-time. But once he compared his troubles to the mercy and love of God, to the joy he felt after each trial, and the hope of a new tomorrow, these trials seemed to be short ..."they endure but for a moment." Things are not going to stay the way they are, the hope of a new day is on the horizon, a new day is dawning. So I encourage you to look back over your life, remember, and give thanks to God for what He has done for you – for truly He has done great things ,and He is worthy of your praise. I know that many of you may be going through your night season right now. Nevertheless, be rest assured, God knows about them and He truly cares. Calvary was not a defeat but a victory. Yes ... weeping may endure for a night but because of what Jesus did for us on Calvary ... Joy comes in the morning. There is only one source of joy, and that is Jesus Christ. He gives us joy that is everlasting that cannot be taken away by anyone. It was on that early Sunday morning, when he got up with all power in His hand, shook off his grave clothes, defeated the enemy and gave us eternal life. Without a doubt, weeping may endure for the night, but joy is coming in the morning. Without a doubt, weeping may endure for the night, but joy is coming in the morning. So dear friends there is a place where we can experience ultimate joy and that place is in Jesus Christ our Savior. It is important to accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior, for you to come into a love relationship with God, you need to agree and acknowledge Him. And if you are willing, invite him after hearing this about him, you can pray this short prayer:
Dear Lord Jesus, Thank you for dying on the cross for my sin. Please forgive me. Come into my life. I receive You as my Lord and Savior. Now,help me to live joyful for you the rest of this life. In the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen Start reading the bible (according to what you are currently struggling with) and books that would build your spiritual growth. Fast and pray when you get a change it will not come without you putting in the work.
What is Joy?
Soul Search
The dictionary says ‘it’s a feeling of great pleasure and Happiness ‘I sometimes truly ponder on whether most of us have ever had the feeling of true joy. 1. Is joy an emotion or a feeling? 2. What can bring true joy into our hearts? 3. Is it the way you feel about someone or something? 4. Is it the euphoria that sportsmen and women feel when they have truly achieved what they would term as the ultimate goal? 5. Is it reaching that elusive goal that has taken years to achieve? 6. How can we get to experience this joy? 7. Is Joy short lived or is it something that lasts a while? 8. Can joy be achieved in an unhappy or depressed state? 9. Can joy be achieved by giving? 10. Who in the bible achieved true Joy? I would like us to take time to search our hearts and answer these questions on the subject of Joy. I would love for people to write in and give us answers to these questions and share some moments where they feel they achieved true joy in their hearts. I look forward to your response. Joy in different ways If we continue to think that true joy, authentic joy is in the things we possess or own, the moment we lose them we lose our joy. When these things perish, they perish along with it…
JUST FOR FUN OLD TESTAMENT SCRAMBLE Scramble these letters to find the books in the old testament
1. CUT EVILS
2.MONEY OR DUET
3.SEE SIGN
4.OX DUES
5.BURNS ME
6.HURT
7.RAZE
8.I AM HE HEN
9.HE REST
10.SEE CAT SLICES
11.SONS OF GONGS
12.I JEER HAM
13.MAN ATE TONSIL
14. NAILED
15.A SHOE
16.I HAD BOA
17.HUMAN
18.HAZE CHAIR
1.Leviticus 2.Deuteronomy 3.Genesis 4.Exodus
ANSWERS
5.Numbers 9.Esther 6.Ruth 10.Ecclesiastes 7.Ezra 11.Song of songs 8.Nehemiah 12.Jeremiah
13.Lamentations 17.Nahum 14. Daniel 18.Zechariah 15.Hosea 16.Obadiah
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance James 1:2-3