Praise your way to Victory

Good morning Family,

Yesterday was one of the toughest days I've experienced. My character was tested continuously by people. I was deeply hurt by things that people did to me. All I could think of was rushing home, lighting a candle at my altar and worshipping God.

You see, the funny thing is, people have no control over your destiny. The devil plays tricks on your mind to make it seem at though the world determines your footsteps. That is not the case. No matter what people say or do to you, they're not going to stop you from what God has intended for your life.

When you feel as though you're trapped by people, simply PRAISE YOUR WAY TO VICTORY! You may say: "Fabian, I don't know how and I don't know why..." but rather you should be saying, "I don't know what's going to happen to me but I know Almighty God has a plan and purpose for me!"

Romans 12:12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.

1Samuel 26:24 Behold, as your life was precious this day in my sight, so may my life be precious in the sight of the LORD, and may he deliver me out of all tribulation.

Be still; Let God fight your battles and through it all... PRAISE YOUR WAY TO VICTORY!

You Have The World At Your Feet.

Stay Blessed,

Fabian Frank

Overcome the World

Good day Family, Joel and Victoria's Daily Ministry today... TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have overcome the world. [I have deprived it of power to harm you and have conquered it for you.]” (John 16:33, AMP) TODAY’S WORD When trials and tribulations come, as children of the Most High God, we can take courage; we can be confident, and we can have perfect peace. Why? Because perfect peace doesn’t come from the world. Courage doesn’t come from the world and neither does confidence. These things come from a relationship with Almighty God. We can have hope in challenging times because God has promised us victory. As long as we stay in faith, as long as we put our trust and hope in God, we will stay in victory. No matter what you are facing today, remember, faith pleases God and opens the door for His supernatural favor, strength and wisdom. Don’t settle for defeat because you are preprogrammed for victory. Choose to thank Him for what He is doing in your life and for the victory that is on the way. Be strong, be bold and take courage today because God has overcome the world! A PRAYER FOR TODAY Father in heaven, thank You for loving and setting me free. Thank You for Your promise of peace and victory in every area of my life. I choose to keep my mind focused on You today, knowing that You always cause me to triumph in Jesus’ name. Amen. — Joel & Victoria Osteen You Have The World At Your Feet. Stay Blessed, Fabian Frank

Stand Firm

Good Morning Family,

Have you ever seen a ship in harbour?! Its safe... But that is not what ships were build for. Ships were designed to sail troubled waters, through rain or sunshine, they were meant to sail. We are like these massive vessels. Designed to endure, equipped by God.

Your entire foundation has to be built on God to ensure that your faith will never waver. Far too often we use "Human Nature" as an excuse for shortfalls when in actual fact we should be learning and moving on.

"Hillsong - All Things Are Possible" said it amazingly with the verse:
"My feet are planted on this rock and I will not be shaken,
My Hope it comes from you alone, My Lord and my Salvation!"
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2 Chronicles 20:17
"You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you, O Judah and Jerusalem. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them tomorrow, and the LORD will be with you."

Psalm 20:7-8
"Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the LORD our God. They are brought to their knees and fall, but we rise up and stand firm."

Victory is already yours; Go out and claim it!

You Have The World at Your Feet.

Stay Blessed,

Fabian Frank

The Heart has eyes

Good day Family,

Funny how we become so comfortable with all we have, that we only feel its absence once we've lost it...
Think about this for a second... You have a car, nothing fancy or outlandish, it gets you to wherever you need to go. You don't really give it any special attention because it's not an exotic car. One morning you wake up and it's been stolen from your yard. Immediately you feel as though you've lost something so important to you and there is a gaping hole in your life...

Same thing happens with people. When they're in your life you take them for granted. Their daily chats, a simple good morning message, a call before you go to bed at night or even a gesture to make you smile. You don't really give them much attention and ignore what they feel. One day those people are going to up and leave...

We need to open the eyes of our hearts and endeavour to be a loving father, mother, daughter, son, cousin and friend before its too late.

Romans 13:8-10 - "Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law."

Give your best at all times, run your race and make sure you be the difference.

You Have The World At Your Feet.

Stay blessed,

Fabian Frank

Investments

Good morning Family,

When we hear the world "Inventment" we immediately think of money, wealth and possessions. What do we need to do to be rich?! How long will it take?! What markets are booming?!

BUT the true nature of this is not of monetary value. When we do what we love, the money will come. We were meant to invest in people. A small gesture, a kind word... build people up instead of using them for what they can give you. Invest in their lives by adding emotional value into their blessings account and in turn you will be truly blessed.

1 John 2:15-17 - "Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. "

1 Timothy 6:10 - "For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows."

Do what makes you happy and INVEST in the lives of others. Be a blessing instead of a burden. Live upright with your shoulders back and walk this path of life with honour.

You Have The World At Your Feet.

Stay blessed,

Fabian Frank

Needs

Good day Family,

Needs are necessities that are required for us to live on this earth. Food, shelter, clothing, transport and income... These are essential for manageable living. How many people out there don't have these "Needs"? Are you even aware of it?

Now I ask, what about emotional needs?! The need to love and be loved... Children are a fitting example of what emotional needs are derived from. The greatest gift you can give a child is love and affection. This requires your time and effort to care.

Very often we as people get caught up with "WANTS" and forget that we already have what we "NEED". So if we have all that we truly need, what are we doing for those that don't have what they need. There are children all over the world that don't even have running water, a plate of food or even a place to sleep at night... YET we have multi-billionaires who splash out money all over the show.

We all have a responsibility to fill the void and meet the need of the less fortunate. The best way to be helped is to help others. The Lord sees this and will take care of your desires and requests.

Philippians 4:19 - "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus."
Psalms 37:4 - "Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart."
Go out and be the change; be the difference.
Let God guide your path.

You Have The World At Your Feet.

Stay blessed,

Fabian Frank

Over the rainbow

Good day Family,

How many of you have seen a rainbow?! What, may I ask, does it come after?! Do you feel a sense of warmth well up in your being when you see it?!

Life has become so tough for many of us. We face uphill battles daily. We feel robbed of our peace and bogged down by worries. Trials and tribulations burn into our gut. This all occurs because we let it happen.

Yes, we may be going through trying times but we have a covenant with God. It's so pure that He even put it between the clouds. A promise from God to Us! A Rainbow! Doesn't that leave you in absolute awe?! He promised you great joys and successes but He didn't promise you the rainbow before the storm. It takes both sunlight and rain to create a rainbow.

Genesis 9:16 - "And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that [is] upon the earth."

Romans 8:18 - "For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time [are] not worthy [to be compared] with the glory which shall be revealed in us"

The pain shall pass and victory shall be yours because... "You can't have a rainbow without a little rain."

You have The World At Yur Feet.

Stay blessed,

Fabian Frank

Speak

Good day Family,

Whatever comes out of your mouth will pre-determine the layout of your future. Understanding what you're saying will echo into eternity. Your words are directly proportional to the life you choose. What you say is what you will also be held accountable for.

One would claim that we're merely voicing our opinion or communicating our feelings but in true essence we're directing our path. On many occasions we speak negativity into our lives'. "I had such a bad day", "the weather is too cold", "I don't have anything new to wear", "the car I drive is forever giving me problems"...

Stop that negativity...

Did you ever step back and say "Though my day didn't go as planned, I know it's part of God's plan for my life", "It may be cold but I have a warm bed to get into at night", "I may not have something new to wear but atleast I have something to wear", "Though my car is giving me trouble, Lord I know you will provide in my moment of need"...

Proverbs 18:21 "Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits."

2 Corinthians 4:13 "Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, “I believed, and so I spoke,” we also believe, and so we also speak,"

Speak positivity into your lives, then put your head down and go after it. Believe that God is going to provide fruits for your labour. This way no matter what people say or do around you, you know where you're going and you know what's required for you to get there.

Dream it, Speak it, Believe it, Go after it.

You Have The World At Your Feet.

Stay blessed,

Fabian Frank

Out of the darkness; Into the LIGHT

Good afternoon Family,

Sitting in a deep, dark hole... Nowhere to go? Feeling down, in pain and don't know who to turn to? Carrying the world on your shoulders? Hurt? Suffering? Lost? Insecure? Troubled? Confused? Panic stricken?

Take it to God in prayer.

The most important conversation you can have in your day is one with God. He listens even when the words don't really come out right. He's waiting for you to call upon Him. He wants you to trust in Him and believe that He's going to take you a greater distance over a shorter period of time.

1 Peter 2:9
"But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light; "

Psalm 119:105
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path."

God is waiting to turn your darkness into LIGHT. Are you ready to let go of all your troubles and allow Him to fully Captain your ship? Step out of the darkess and into the LIGHT. The first step is always the hardest because it comes from you. The rest is blessed because it comes from Him.

Take that step!

You have The World At Your Feet.

Stay blessed,

Fabian Frank

Stay in the Game

Good evening Family,

How many times, when we're facing problems, do we decide to quit?! It happens so often we lose count. My urge for you today is to STAY IN THE GAME.

We may not have a job for months on end, we may not had a means of transport for years, we may not have a strong support base, we may not have financial freedom, we may not stay in fancy houses or travel the world... BUT what we do have the strength and promise from our Lord and Saviour.

Whatever you are going through, endure it. The reward and breakthrough is coming. Know that the moment you come out of your circumstance, God is going to give you a double portion for your unrelenting human spirit and faithfulness.

Psalms 31:23

"O love the LORD, all ye his saints: [for] the LORD preserveth the faithful, and plentifully rewardeth the proud doer."

Dig deep, stay strong, do good, be faithful and STAY IN THE GAME!

Your breakthroughs and rewards are coming!

You Will Have The World At Your Feet.

Stay blessed,

Fabian Frank

Hope

Good day Family,

Hope is faith in a seed form...
We so often forget to exercise the hope that we have when we're facing troubled times. We begin to place our trust in our mere abilities as opposed to drawing strength from God and placing our trust in Him.

We always have HOPE in God's promises. No matter how bad your situation, I want each one of you to know that God will see you through. So often we ask for a lighter burden when we should be asking for greater strength to endure.

When you sit back and think of all the obstacles you have faced in your life, hope is the contibuting factor that determines just how you come out of it. Hope guide's you.

Romans 12:12
"Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation and be constant in prayer."

Romans 5:4
"Endurance produces character, and character produces hope."

Hope. Faith. Love.

You Have The World At Your Feet.

Stay blessed,

Fabian Frank

Love

Good afternoon Family,

The greatest emotion that anyone on this entire planet can ever feel... is LOVE. It comes in all shapes and forms and is so powerful because it leads to acts of random kindness. Kindness beyond measure.

How many of you have ever felt Loved? Was it a mother's love for her child? A love shared in friendship? A love shared with a life partner? Or simply your love for things instead of people?

Let's go on a journey... Just you and I. Strolling our paths of life whilst holding each others hand. Let's crawl, walk, run, sail or fly... TOGETHER. Let's become compassionate for each others needs and feelings. Let's enjoy the time we share for tomorrow is not promised. Let's not forget the way we made each other feel. Let's just trust in God together and let Him guide our footsteps as we walk in unison.

1 John 4:19
We love, because He first loved us.

There is no greater love than that shown by God for us. He sent is only Son to die for you and I. It doesn't get much better than that. What it teaches us though is how to act.

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

⁴ Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. ⁵ It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. ⁶ Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. ⁷ It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

So LET'S... We may not have it all but we have God and each other. That's all that is needed to truly experience the joy that God has on offer.

LET'S!!!!!!!!

Live, Inspire and Love!

You Have The World At Your Feet.

Stay blessed,

Fabian Frank

Fasting and Prayer

Good afternoon Family,

Fasting is a form of prayer. It's a direct sacrifice and discipline that you as an individual has to undergo if you choose to have a closer relationship with God.

How many times have we seen it when people embark on a fast, they scream it to the nations?! They use that to gain pity from others. Something that is so sacred, a covenant between you and God, yet so mocked by all those who fail to honour it in the correct manner.

How's you current walk of life? Are you happy with your relationship with God? Have you been working on your relationship with Him? Have you spent time with God lately? If not, when will you choose to step into God's splendour and majesty? Quiet time maybe? Little daily readings? A simple conversation with God?

Matthew 6:16-18

“And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, that your fasting may not be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will reward you. "


You are God's child! He loves you and wants to spend time with you! Let Him! Don't deny yourself the true greatness you were intended for.

You Have The World At Your Feet.

Stay blessed,

Fabian Frank

Seeds and weeds

Good day Family,

If what you have is not what you need then it's not your harvest, it is your seed... Did you get that? If what you have is not what you need then it's not your harvest, it is your seed.
Do not be disheartened when you find you're not where you want to be, remember that God has you where you should be. In every situation, both good and bad, there is something to be learned.

When planting your seeds, be very careful as to the ground you choose to sow... Infertile ground will result in weeds choking your aspirations and dreams. Be selective. Upon choosing the correct ground, sow abundantly for what you sow into the lives of others is what you will harvest tomorrow.

You take care of the sowing and God will take care of the growing. We have to truly believe in His promises and know that our future is sealed with His beloved stamp of approval. When we sow in faith, we reap in love...

Don't ever judge each day by the harvest you reap but rather by the seeds you sow.
The bible says:

Galatians 6:7
"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatever a man sows, that shall he also reap."

Prepare your fields... God will send the rain.

You Have The World At Your Feet.

Stay Blessed,

Fabian Frank

Dreams

Good afternoon family,

The bigger the dream, the greater the effort required and higher the responsibility to protect it... We all started off in the world as infants who had massive dreams. We were often asked what would you like to be when you grow up?! Many of us said things that we were continuously exposed to... A Fireman, a policeman, a doctor, a race car driver, a football star or even an actor or actress...

These were our dreams, something we wanted to aspire to. We could see ourselves undertaking those roles and what they entailed and we were prepared to do whatever was necessary to ensure our dreams were fulfilled... My question to you is: What has changed?

It's pointless us dreaming big and having faith but not excuting action. How can you score the winning goal if you never get into the game?! Are you going to be a spectator all your life or are you not only going to go after your dreams but rather LIVE them?!

2 Chronicles 15:7 "But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded."

Gen 41:12-13 "We told him our dreams, and he interpreted them for us, giving each man the interpretation of his dream. And things turned out exactly as he interpreted them to us."

Dream it!
Wish it!
Do It!

You Have The World At Your Feet.

Stay Blessed,

Fabian Frank

Run Your Race

Good evening Family,

There's been this burning desire within me to share this with you... Keep an open mind and let the words paint the picture...

"People are often unreasonable and self-centred. Forgive them anyway!
If you are kind, people may think you have ulterior motives... Be kind anyway!
If you are honest, people may cheat you... Be honest anyway!
If you find happiness, people may be jealous... Be happy anyway!
The good you do today, may be forgotten tomorrow... Do good anyway!
Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough... Give your best anyway!
For you see, in the end, it is between you and God! It was never between you and them anyway..." - Mother Theresa

Run your own race.

You Have The World At Your Feet.

Stay blessed,

Fabian Frank

Celebrations

Good afternoon Family,

How many of you remember the first time you ever received good news?! You were given a gift, received a job offer, landed a new contract, were honoured for your good deeds or even received an accolade...

That feeling of overflowing excitement fills your being, so much so that some of us even burst into tears. One of the most priceless moments in life. We may not always remember why we were so happy but we will definitely remember the way it made us feel.

Do you know why you we rewarded?! You were rewarded because you worked hard. You were rewarded because God gave you the ability to achieve greatness. He placed it in you and no one else. Yes some of you may say you did it all on your own but I promise you that without the aid from the Man above, you would not have achieved what you did.

It's all part of God's perfect plan for your life. You have to feel rejection and disappointment before you can truly appreciate joy and success.

Psalms 150:1-3
"Praise the Lord! Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens! Praise him for his mighty deeds; praise him according to his excellent greatness!"

Give praise to God when you enter into victory for the glory belongs to Him and no other. Also, be humble as you sail on the yatch of success and subsequently help others in achieving their goals.

You Have The World At Your Feet.

Stay blessed,

Fabian Frank

Blame

Good afternoon family,

When things go wrong, do we hold ourselves accountable or do we BLAME others...

You don't like the country you are staying in?! You don't like the working environment at your company?! You don't like the car you drive?! You don't like the house you stay in?! You feel like the whole world is against you?!

What are you doing about it? What have you done to make it better?

Sitting back and waiting for change to take place is not actually allowing things to change but rather excluding yourself from the change process. The change has to come from within you. You have no right to blame what's happening in your life on anyone else. You are accountable for your actions. You let it happen.

Matthew 7:3-5

"Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye."

Stop blaming others and take stock of your own life. After all, you're the one that's living it, not anyone else.

Get real, get ready!

You Have The World At Your Feet.

Stay Blessed,

Fabian Frank

Leaving a Legacy

Good day family,

Today I write to you with a saddened heart. A dear high school friend of mine has been laid to rest. She passed on due to a blood cloth in her brain. At the tender age of 27, she was called home. This post is in honour of my dear friend : Lerato Tsotetsi.

Her passing reminded me that no matter how big a plan we have for our lives, God's plan will always take preference. What we take from this world, will be paid back in full before we leave...

It is our duty to leave behind a legacy. A life lived to the full. Joy, happiness, laughter and love should fill our hearts to such an extent that it overflows into the lives of others. Live an honest and integral life. A life of purpose.

The bible says in Deuteronomy 30:19-20
"This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the Lord is your life, and he will give you many years in the land he swore to give to your fathers.."

How about we give something to this world we live in as opposed to taking from it?! Leave a lasting legacy, one of great substance and be assured that it will be lived on in the lives of others forever.

R.I.P My friend, you will be deeply missed.

You Have The World At Your Feet.

Stay blessed.


Fabian Frank