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How to hope against hope

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 Dear Friend. Before I tell you how you can hope against hope let me define what it means. It simply means to continue, even when what is hoped for seems unlikely or impossible. Life is a series of twists and turns. It’s not every day that things will go the way you want them to. I have found that when I decide to do something, opportunities don’t seem to come my way. The key is not to give up but to hope against hope. Step 1 is to always remain expectant. Most times you are tempted to host a self-pity party but that will not work. Pick yourself up and keep believing that your situation will change for the better. Step 2 just trust God. His ways are not your ways and neither are His thoughts your thoughts. Definitely the route, method and way will not be what you expect it to be. That’s why you can help by trusting him. Step 3 enjoy every day. Today is the future of yesterday. Stop saying when I get older I will enjoy myself and be grateful for what I have. This is the future. Surp...
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What rejection has taught me...

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 Dear Friend I was about to sleep when this message hit me and I just had to get my laptop out and start typing. I’m doing freelance writing and as someone who is starting with no experience at all, I have applied 5 times and each time it has been a rejection. Then I suddenly realise that I’m not good enough for them just yet but it doesn’t mean I should stop. I’m learning and practising till they can’t afford me This is what I want to do. I want to inspire people through my writing and I want to let them know that God loves them. I might write about a diversity of topics but I will always find myself writing about God’s love for you just because it’s my purpose. Don’t give up, stay true to yourself and your dreams. Sell like there is no tomorrow, if that’s your dream then go ahead and do it. Sing like it’s the last song you will ever sing. Embrace your passion. It’s the small and humble beginnings that make your story inspiring. Let the rejection fuel your passion and see you maki...
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Have you been asked why you are not dating?

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 Have you been asked why you aren’t dating? I guess if you are a young person like me...this sounds familiar. So here is some real truth. Dating someone else just because you are heartbroken 💔 doesn't help at all. Take time to grieve because if it doesn't hurt then just like Moffat Machingura says... perhaps there was nothing worthwhile Don't break more hearts just to heal your own. It doesn't work like that. Take time to heal then you move on. You deserve healthy relationships not countless heartbreaks. Just so you know, I’m not against dating at all but I’m against going into a relationship just to fit in or because your friends are telling you that the clock is ticking. One of my favorite speakers, Myles Munroe encourages us young people to embrace singleness. Take it as the necessary time you need to prepare yourself for the significant other who is preparing for you. There is no need to rush the process and like Moffat Machingura the author of How I kissed heartbr...
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No pressure...here is what it means

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Dear friend Stop putting so much pressure on yourself. You don’t have to have everything figured out.  It’s okay not to know how you are going to work through tomorrow, none of us have it all figured it out anyway. I like how Nick Vujicic says…Man plans, God Laughs…boy if you read his book love without limits you will see what I mean. It just shows you that sometimes your plans can go haywire but that is not the end of the world. I’m mot saying don’t be organized. No, you need to have a plan because as they say, failing to plan is planning to fail but all I’m saying you need to loosen up a bit. When was the last time you had a meal with your family, when was the last time you forgave yourself.  Yes I said it, forgive yourself. Most people are always beating themselves up for something but sometimes you have to give yourself a break. No one is perfect and that’s okay. We all make mistakes and that’s okay Today is all we have...so enjoy every moment of it With love  Monica
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Here are five books I recommend you to read before you reach 30

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  Dear Friend. Reading is the best hobby of mine because it allows me to sit at the feet of great men and women alike and soak in their wisdom. Here is a list of five books that I definitely know you should read. Dungeons by Faith Mudiwa Chipangura. This book taught me that my challenges that I face every day are preparing me for what’s ahead of me. She teaches you to embrace your story and to own every bit of it. Just like how the pit prepared Joseph for the palace…your own dungeons will prepare you for your destiny. Pursuit of Purpose by Ralph Kadurira If you have heard the statement, ‘go get a life’. I think what that simply means is go and discover the meaning of your existence. In this book, Ralph takes you through the journey of getting to discover your purpose and it’s so vivid that his Purpose Mentorship Program taught me and helped me start a journey to discovering my own purpose. How I kissed Heartbreak Goodbye by Moffat Machingura If you are looking for a way to find the...
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Is something bothering you...here is how to deal with it

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Dear friend Here is what to do when you have something bothering you.  Oh yeah its been a while hasn’t it, I hope you have been well…I’m back here to motivate you and chat with you so keep reading. With this pandemic, panic, uncertainty and worry has arose in most of us. I have not been spared but I have realized that there are ways that you can deal with whatever is bothering you. One thing that that I have found most helpful is to find someone to talk to. It could be a friend, your parent, girlfriend, boyfriend, spouse or even a counsellor.  That’s when you will begin to realise that the problem may not be as big as it sounds in your head. Better still you could get to realise that you are not the only one going through that and you could get advice on how to deal with it. If you are not much of a talker, you could write down how you are feeling on a piece of paper, in your phone or your good old fashioned paperback diary.  I have often found out that downloading a note...
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"Inspiration can come from the most unexpected places"

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 Dear Friend My geography teacher Mr Chitatu back in high school used to tell us that if you see a mad man and he starts talking to you...listen to him, he might be telling you that he has discovered a diamond deposit and that could be true. I now realise that it was his way of telling us that inspiration can come from the most unexpected places. If someone talks to you, listen to them, dont quickly discard them because of the way they are dressed or because they look different from you. Keep this in mind and always remember that "inspiration can come from the most unexpected places". Be motivated. With love Monica
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