29 Quotes by Paddick Van Zyl

God not only provided us with the ability to choose, to make decisions, but He also desires that we make these choices and decisions in consultation with Him, His written word and the guidance of His Holy Spirit.

The testing of Abraham’s faith was not for God to see if Abraham would obey since God knows everything from A to Z. It was for Abraham to find out if his faith in God will stand the test. How far was he willing to obey God? How strong was his faith in God really? God knows us. He knows what is in our hearts, we cannot fool Him

Planning is a skill and an art which takes a lifetime to master

On the other hand, did David's lack of disciplining his children have anything to do withSolomon's 'pride' or did Solomon, with all the wisdom he received from God, have troublewith a poor self­-image as may be detected from the book of Ecclesiastes?

David learned essential lessons in the shepherding years. Two of these lessons, whichwould prove invaluable later in his life, were: trusting God completely in all circumstancesand worshiping God ensures victory. Had he not been a lowly shepherd, he would not havebeen an anointed king

God’s plan for us is good, not evil. Well-being and not disaster. He hears us and listens to us when we call out to Him.

This is the essence – allow God to change you. Present your body, your spirit, your soul, your all to Him to transform you. Not the world. Not other people. Let God do the transforming miracle in your life and see what happens.

Joseph is an example of true patience and endurance in the plan of God. From the moment we are conceived in the womb, our destiny is being shaped by God the Father. From the life of Joseph we can learn what it is to suffer for God, what it is to truly die to self and the blessing that God bestows upon those who lay down their lives in service to Him and the resurrection power of new beginnings that only God can bring to pass by and through His Spirit of grace.

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