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Expect the best : from others , life and especially from yourself !
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MILANIE VOSLOO
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EVERY YEAR WE LOOK FORWARD TO “ THE END OF THE YEAR ”. TO A TIME WHEN WE CAN LET OUR HAIR DOWN , PUT OUR PROBLEMS ON HOLD AND JUST ENJOY LIFE .
And then ... before we know it , the enjoyment comes to an end and we once again have to face the challenges of a new year . Some find it exciting that we now have the opportunity to break new ground and for some it is the continuation of all the good things which are already rooted . However , every facet of our lives contains a measure of uncertainty , tension or even boredom ... or a large measure of hurt .
What are your expectations for and attitude towards the new year ? Are you looking forward to really seeing God ’ s beautiful sunrises , to really seeing and experiencing his abundant blessings , the blessings which we so often take for granted ? Are you going to look for and highlight the positive in people ? Will you approach your circumstances with a What-can-I-do-about-this approach ? Or have you lost faith in people and life to the extent where you are generally negative , and where you put the blame for your circumstances on others , or where you just don ’ t care what happens next ?
The truth is that your attitude towards people and life determines their attitude towards you . You will not always have control over people ' s actions or what life offers you , but you are always in a position to make positive choices .
Expect the best from others and from life this year . More so : expect the best from yourself ! What you think and believe can become a reality and will determine how you feel . How you experience life . How you enjoy it .
Know this : God wants to bless you this year . Treasure the words of Psalm 16:11 in your heart and know : it is true for YOUR life . You make known to me the path of life ; you will fill me with joy in your presence , with eternal pleasures at your right hand .
Father - help me to expect the best which You are willing to give . And to look forward to it .
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Join Milanie Vosloo on her walk to peace and the God of joy . In Jou Voetpad na VRE- DE she tells us that God wants His children to be happy and fulfilled , through Him .
The 366 devotions discuss various themes such as hope , honesty , faith , giving and receiving , happiness and just being yourself . Readers will be reassured that believers can always try again , despite dark moments , and that we can be at peace because we are guided by God .
Milanie ’ s prayer for her readers is that their path to peace will convince them that God will never desert them and that they will once again become aware of His love and grace .
The new book contains 366 devotions on 412 pages . The book is available at a price of R189.95 . The book follows on Milanie ’ s Sielskos vir die vrou wat lééf , Laat Sy liefde jou lei , Gekoester in God se liefde , Moed vir elke môre , Net soos jy is and Sielsgedagtes .
Win with Senwes and Cum Publishers . One lucky reader can win a copy of Jou Voetpad na VREDE , 366 devotions on your journey with the God of joy . SMS Senwes , Cum , your name , telephone number and e-mail address to 31022 on or before 31 March 2017 .
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