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    Grab the Day with God
    Grab the Day with God
    Grab the Day with God
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    Grab the Day with God

    By Betsie du Rand

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    It is an order of God that we must spread out His Name and tell the whole
    world about Him. I am not a good speaker, but we must do God's will.
    That is why I wrote this book. It is easy written for each and everyone
    to enjoy and listen what God wants to tell us through His Word. When
    I wrote this book, I could feel the Holy Spirit works inside of me with
    every piece that was written. It was an awesome experience. This book is
    written from the bottom of my heart and it is not about the money, but to
    win souls for our Lord and Saviour. Enjoy it and take it to heart.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherXlibris UK
    Release dateJan 26, 2011
    ISBN9781456860417
    Grab the Day with God
    Author

    Betsie du Rand

    As the youngest of three children, I grew up and went to school in the mall town of Bredasdorp. This town is situated near the southernmost tip of Africa. After fi nishing school, I studied Catering and Public Relations at the College of Stellenbosch, after which I worked on wine farms. My husband and I married in December 2004. We stayed in Citrusdal, and a year later my brother was suddenly taken from us by Jesus. We then decided to return to Bredasdorp because I could not leave my parents alone to deal with the enormous trauma. We still live in Bredasdorp and have two lovely children, which was a blessing from God. I make jerkey and am raising my children while my husband is employed by Overberg Agri in Caledon. We are very happy and blessed.

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      Grab the Day with God - Betsie du Rand

      Copyright © 2011 by Betsie du Rand.

      Library of Congress Control Number:       2011901369

      ISBN:         Hardcover                               978-1-4568-6040-0

                         Softcover                                 978-1-4568-6039-4

                         Ebook                                      978-1-4568-6041-7

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

      This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously, and any resemblance to any actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

      This book was printed in the United States of America.

      To order additional copies of this book, contact:

      Xlibris Corporation

      0-800-644-6988

      www.xlibrispublishing.co.uk

      Orders@xlibrispublishing.co.uk

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      Contents

      Acknowledgements

      Dedicated to:

      Introduction

      With God everything shall be possible

      Equality

      Saved

      God’s time

      Treasures

      Grace

      Idols

      Neighborly Love

      Disobedience

      Time

      Jesus gives light

      Quiet Time

      The answering of prayers

      Rage

      Anxiety

      God loves you

      God never sleeps

      The Bible

      We do not always understand

      Discoveries

      Heir

      Keep your ears open

      Reward

      Temptations

      Power—Strength

      Think before you act

      Court in session

      Those of little faith

      Believe

      Hang in there

      God has a purpose in everything

      He provides

      Judgment

      Our Home

      Pray Believing

      Tribulation

      Holy Spirit

      Avarice

      Our Bridegroom

      Marriage

      God is everywhere

      Positivism

      Love

      Angels

      Warrior for Christ

      Only one God

      Man and Wife

      Challenges

      He wipes away our tears

      Miracles

      Salvation

      Open the door

      Jesus changes circumstances

      God’s commission

      Forgiveness of sins

      Be obedient to the Word

      God is love

      It is never too late

      God’s children do not die

      See to it that your life is in order

      New creature

      Jesus was treated like a sinner

      Heart of flesh

      Faith like a mustard seed

      Sow bountifully

      God’s temple

      God calls sinners

      Kingdom of God

      Misleading Theories

      Hollow words

      Watchful eye

      Divorce

      Crown princes

      We are unique

      You shall not use God’s Name in vain

      The blood of Christ

      Coca-Cola

      Proclaim and Spread God’s Word

      Wealth

      Charity

      Do not end the day in anger

      Respect

      Worries

      Cutting short of time

      Mockery

      God is our anchor

      Your Lamp

      Learning

      Transfiguration of the body

      The Lamb

      God’s building

      Suffering

      Cold, lukewarm and hot

      Hypocrisy

      God’s arm

      Keep your feet

      Solitude

      Citizens of Heaven

      Water

      Churches

      Keep hold of what is good

      Good listener

      Hospitality

      Become like a child again

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      Acknowledgements

      Heavenly Father, first of all I want to express my deepest gratitude to you. When I embarked on this project, I felt you working through me and I was constantly aware of your presence. Every time before I wrote a section of daily reading, I first prayed for guidance. When I then picked up the pen, You spoke through the Holy Spirit to me and I then could commit it to paper. Without You I could not have written this book.

      My brother Adam and his wife Hannelie—thanks for the financial contribution you made which made it possible for me to publish my book.

      Jacques van den Berg—thanks that you were willing to translate my book into English. You are a wonderful child of God and may God richly bless you.

      Xlibris Corporation who is printing, marketing and publishing my book—special thanks to Eden Marzado, publishing consultant, who rendered much advice and guidance on how to best publish this monograph.

      Revised English Bible © Oxford University Press and Cambridge University Press 1989 quoted by permission.

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      "In memory of my brother, Dawie Schoeman

      whom I loved very much".

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      Dedicated to:

      My favorite brother (Dawie):

      Although Jesus came to take you, you live on in my heart. I long for you so much and just want to say many thanks for the exemplary Christian that you were. Your example as a Christian had an impact on all of us, so that we are all much closer to God in the way we live. I love you very much and look forward to the day when we will be eternally together, with God!

      My husband and children:

      Thank you for always being there for me. You were my motivation for writing this book. Droepie, thanks for your Christian example you set as head of our household—for the children and I. I love you all.

      Mom and Dad:

      You have been so sorely afflicted and yet grow closer to God daily. Thank you for the wonderful example you set for us. You are like arch angels and I love you very dearly. Be of good courage, Jesus has a plan for us!

      Adam:

      You are last on my list, but definitely not the least. Thank you for always being there for me and that I can always call on you to do something. Thanks also for the example that you, as Child of God, are in my life. Boeta is no longer with us, but I am still there for you. I look up to you and love you.

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      Introduction

      Our Father in heaven, may your Name hallowed, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us the wrong we have done, as we have forgiven those who have wronged us. And do not put us to the test, but save us from the evil one. For yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever. Amen.

      When you look at my book, you will notice that it is different from all other monographs containing daily reading, in that it is much less voluminous than similar publications, and that there is not really a section for every single day. Instead of there being 365 sections, there are only 104. I suppose you will wonder why I did it that way?

      I wrote only 104 sections, because there are only 104 Mondays and Sundays in a year. This book has been written in such a way that you should and must read it only on Mondays and Sundays. Monday mornings to start your week and Sundays for ending your week. Now you may ask, Now what about the rest of the week?

      My dear friend, the rest of the week you study only the Word of God, namely the Bible. I wrote this book only for Mondays and Sundays so that the Bible would not be neglected. Too many people read only a book containing daily reading instead of the Bible, and it is wrong. On the contrary, it should be the other way around. You should rather read the Bible than a book of daily reading. Therefore, only read my book on Mondays and Sundays, together with the Bible of course. And for the rest of the week, you read only your Bible.

      I also want you to not only read the quoted verse which I am using in a section, but the entire section of Scripture, so that you may gain a clearer insight into the specific verse together with better background information.

      Quotes from Holy Scripture in the Daily Reading are generally from the King James Version. You may certainly use any official translation.

      Do enjoy this book, and I hope and pray that it will mean something to you and will bring you closer to God! God is great and He works in wonderful ways! I hope you find food for your soul through this monograph. It is written in an easy manner so that young and old will be able to understand it. And I pray that I may win souls for Jesus through this book. Lay you life at his feet and see what happens!

      Love in Jesus

      Betsie du Rand

      Luke 1:37

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      With God everything shall be possible

      God’s promises can never fail.

      Earlier in this section, the birth of Jesus is being announced. An angel appeared to Mary and said she will be giving birth to the child, Jesus. Initially she did not believe it because she had not had intercourse with a man. The Holy Spirit shall come upon you, and power of the Highest shall overshadow you and bring the baby to life in you. Isn’t that wonderful?

      The most beautiful words we find in verse 35: The holy child to be born will be called Son of God Mary must have been a most extraordinary woman for God to have chosen her to give birth to his Son!

      Elizabeth, a woman who was known to be infertile, gave birth to a boy. Is this, together with the story about Mary, not sufficient proof that nothing is impossible with God? When reading your Bible you will find several sections that confirm the above portion of Scripture.

      During a few half-marathons in which we have participated, I felt I just could not go any further. Then I sent up a hurried prayer and the next thing I knew was that I completed the race within the prescribed time. Why? Because with God nothing is impossible.

      The Lord wants you to ask Him when you need something. Be sincere and He will give it to you.

      Lord, thank You that I may know that nothing is impossible for you, although it may seem to us to be impossible. Please help me not be so lacking in faith. Amen.

      Proverbs 22:2

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      Equality

      Rich and poor have this in common: the Lord made them both.

      Why do some wealthy people always have to think that they are better than others? Have you ever felt very unwelcome in the company of another person? Felt as if the other person/persons are looking down on you? Wealthy people have the perception that one has to treat them like kings and act as if you are a slave to them. For example, if they buy a painting from you, they expect you to deliver it to their home, carry it into the house and hang it. Or they snap at you, with a snooty attitude, all of which is not good for one’s self-image.

      Fortunately Jesus comes with these beautiful words . . .Before the Lord, rich and poor are equal . . . In the sight of God we are all equal and are treated everyone alike. Do not act pretentiously towards others or even look down on them. One day we will appear before the same Judge and will receive the reward or punishment from God that we deserve. Perhaps your one day or mine is tomorrow?

      God does not exclude anyone. He loves us all. Whether you are rich or poor, with God we are one! You should always remember that it is a privilege to be wealthy, because everything you have and who you are, all comes from the Heavenly Father. Therefore, open your hand to those who do not have.

      Go down on your knees and thank

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