A few weeks into the Creare program, I was so hungry for God and open to everything He wanted to do! I remember my first day at the 'History Makers' service, when one of the leaders said "Let's pray in tongues, and if you can't, pray in your language." Although I sort of knew what 'praying in tongues' was, I didn't understand a word, and all I heard was rambling and people saying funny stuff. I thought only a 'select few' could speak in tongues, but as I prayed, I said “Lord, I want to do that with purpose and a hunger in my heart to grow closer to You.”

A few weeks later, Pastor Peter prayed with me to receive the gifts of tongues. Two weeks later, Pastor Attah came to visit our church. It blew my mind that he was so led by the Spirit, prophesying over lives! He encouraged the congregation to pray in the Spirit and it got loud. He was praying over the sound system and I remember feeling as light as a feather, almost falling to the ground. A second time, he again said "Pray in the Spirit..." and it just got louder! As I heard him over the system, it just started flowing and flowing out of my mouth like a river!

So I would like to encourage you with this testimony: Have a hunger and desire for God and He will bless you, because His desire for you is even greater!

Last week, I was a mime at the Bloemshow. I was just doing the usual - giving encouraging words, playfully interacting with people and being a positive influence under the guidance of Holy Spirit. Afterwards, I realised how much of an impact is made in the spirit. By just being obedient to God (even just in having fun with God and the people), I could feel a shift in the spirit there. I myself was so encouraged to know that we can be present and make an impact in a place where people wouldn't necessarily meet God, or have come to meet their own selfish desires. I'm really grateful for the opportunity to work with God, reaching the lost in creative ways. I know that in the spirit, an impact was made in that place and that people were touched personally by God.

Last week I was heavy hearted because I had to make the tough decision to keep my daughter from school for a few months until we our finances were stable. We have been struggling heavily and I have just been losing hope and feeling broken hearted. I felt like I was losing my faith in God and my trust in His ability to provide for us.

I began to make an effort to trust Him, proclaiming daily that He hears me and knows my heart and that He is in control so I need not worry. I just wanted to restore my faith and consciously choose God, be grateful for what He has already done and not limit His abilities even in my current situation.

Sometimes, this was harder than I thought. I would pray, wanting to trust Him, but found that I was still sceptical. I still wondered where the money would come from, thinking about the bills that still needed to be paid and how money doesn't grow on trees.

Well, today I can say that although it doesn't come from trees, God showed me it will come from somewhere if He wants it to get to you to change your situation. I feel so blessed because someone far away blessed me with a remarkably large amount. It was enough to pay 3 months of my daughters fees - just what we needed. God surprised me in my broken-hearted state and while I still felt so far from Him. He listens, even when I don't say anything.