Souffrance, une bénédiction ou une malédiction?

Souffrance, une bénédiction ou une malédiction?

Souffrance, une bénédiction ou une malédiction?

par Toni Weisz/Disciplines spirituelles

Écritures: John 16:33b, 2 Corinthiens 1:3-5, Hebrews 4:16, Isaïe 43:19

In the world you will have tribulations (trials and suffering); but be of good cheer (take courage), I have overcome the world. (John 16:33b)

Blessed be God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation (affliction), that we may comfort those who are in any trouble (affliction), with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation (comfort and encouragement) also abounds (is abundant) through Christ. (2 Corinthiens 1:3-5)

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Hebrews 4:16)

Seigneur, I have been struggling for quite a few years while persevering in prayer for my enfants who have been suffering some of the worst trials anyone can endure: betrayal, divorce, relational problems, mental health issues, a debilitating undiagnosed illness, harsh judgement from others, solitude, depression, and fear. I am crying out to Ouiou to help me understand et to help me encourage them. Help me to love them and listen to them to validate and affirm them. These trials have left my children feeling all alone in their struggles; friends and family have left them. They have been judged harshly by others who do not understand.

How do I encourage them when I too am struggling? Turn my perspective around, give me a Godly view of what You are doing so I can encourage them to look up to You, because You are our seulement hope. I know Ouiou are a good Father and You do not allow your children to suffer longer than is necessary. But it has been over 3 years and 24 doctors later with no diagnosis for my son. He struggles because there is no vindication, and he is being judged harshly by others. My daughter is fearful to trust a man again because of the betrayal she experienced. My granddaughter is suffering with rejection wounds and anger issues, who cannot understand why her dad and mom are divorced. She struggles to believe in You because she does not perceive You as a good Father.

I am humbling myself before Ouiou. I am running to Ouiour throne and bowing down my will, my thoughts, my heartache, and pain, and I am giving them all to Ouiou. I am boldly coming to Your throne of grace to receive mercy and grace to help us in our time of need. Take all our pain, suffering, confusion, and exchange them with Your peace, Your love, Your joy, Your presence, et make us a beautiful living testimony of Ouiour faithfulness to a world that is watching us and how we deal with these trials. Show them, Seigneur, how great a God You are. We want Ouiou to be magnified and glorified through our testimonies. Give us the strength and courage to stay strong, to suffer well, and to be humble and teachable. Increase our faith and trust in You so that we will not be shaken, nor will we waver, but instead, we will stand strong on Your Word and Your Truth that will endure forever.

Des questions à prendre à cœur:

  1. How have you been suffering lately?
  2. Has God reveunled the purpose for your suffering?
  3. Has God used you to minister to others because of what you have endured?
  4. How can we come alongside and encourage you during this time?

We live in a fallen world, and suffering is a part of life, but prolonged suffering is hard, and we can feel all alone in our suffering. Please reach out if you need prayer or encouragement: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

You are loved dearly,

Toni

Merci, Seigneur, for the blessing of suffering because it brings me closer to You. It humbles me and gets my attention so I am ready and willing to hear from You. Thank You that through my suffering I am conformed to the image of Jesus. I pray through my suffering I will have a greater capacity to love and have compassion for others who suffer. I know You never waste my suffering but You use it for my good and Your glory.

The Lord gave me this verse:
Isaïe 43:19
Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

 

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La paix de Dieu

La paix de Dieu

La paix de Dieu

par Toni Weisz/Disciplines spirituelles

Références bibliques: Psaume 119:165, Galatians 5:22-23, John 16:33, Psaume 147:4, Isaïe 9:6, John 10:29, and Daniel 2:21

Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. Psaume 119:165

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joie, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23

These things have I spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world. John 16:33

Everyone in this world desires peace. The politicians are promising peace, but they cannot deliver that.

Why do we yearn for peace in our souls? Because we are all created by God, who offers this peace to all His children. Peace is listed third in the list of the fruits of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23.

Jesus told us in John 16:33, “In the world you will have tribulation, trials, and suffering, but be assured and confident I have overcome the world.”

God created us for a relationship with Him, but we try to fill this void in our hearts with all kinds of things, but nothing satisfies. Only a relationship with Jesus can satisfy our longing soul for fellowship with our Creator God and Father.

Jesus is the answer to every problem we face in this world. He binds up our broken hearts and heals our wounds (ref. Psaume 147:3). He is the Great Physician.

In Isaiah 9:6, which is a foretelling of His birth, it states that Jesus will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

How can we describe God’s peace to someone who has never experienced it? It’s the knowledge that I am forgiven, and I don’t need to hide my sins and secrets anymore. I don’t have to wear a mask and pretend anymore that everything is great. I can be real. I am loved and accepted by God just the way I am because Jesus paid my sin debt on the cross. I am no longer separated from God. I can love and forgive others because of what God has done for me. I am free. That is what gives me peace. I don’t belong to the devil anymore; I was bought by the precious blood of Jesus. I belong to God now, and no one can pluck me out of the Father’s hand (ref. John 10:29).

Another kind of peace comes from trusting God, no matter what is going on in the world or in my personal life. During this very turbulent and sometimes toxic election cycle, I worked 9 days of early voting, and I will work on Election Day, which is a 14.5-hour day. I still have peace.

Do you know why I have peace? I recognize that God is in control. None of this is taking Him by surprise. Daniel 2:21 says “He changes the times and the seasons; He removes Kings and raises Kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those how have understanding.”

God is the one ultimately who decides who runs this country. We still need to do our part. I vote. I put a “Non on Amendment 4” signs on my lawn, and I have worked the polls for over a decade. I thank God for giving me this time to do it, the strength and endurance to wake up at 4:30 AM, et I pray daily.

The enemy is continually trying to rob you of your peace because he knows you belong to God. He cannot take your spirit to hell, but he can torment you.

Spend time alone with the Lord in a quiet place, and allow His Holy Spirit minister to you. He loves you so much, and He knows your struggles. He collects your tears in a bottle. He knows everything about you, and He still loves you more than you can comprehend. Ask Him to cover you with His peace and to protect you. Make a daily decision to walk in His peace regardless of what is going on around you.

Des questions à prendre à cœur:

1.) Are you experiencing God’s peace right now?
Si oui, why do you feel peace?

If no, what is preventing you from experiencing His peace?

2.) How can we encourage you and pray for you today?

My prayer for you is that you will experience the peace and joy of the Lord in your heart, mind, and soul. S'il vous plaît tendre la main. Nous sommes là pour vous. Envoyez-moi un email à: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Tu es aimé,
Toni

 

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Ma blessure de rejet

Ma blessure de rejet

Ma blessure de rejet

Par Toni Weisz/Disciplines spirituelles

Écritures: John 4:13-14 et 1 Corinthiens 13:4-8un

John 4:13-14
Jésus répondit et lui dit, « Celui qui boit de l’eau aura encore soif, mais celui qui boit de l'eau que je lui donnerai n'aura jamais soif. Mais l’eau que je lui donnerai deviendra en lui une source d’eau jaillissant en vie éternelle.

1 Corinthiens 13:4-8un
L'amour souffre longtemps et est gentil; l'amour n'envie pas; l'amour ne se parade pas, n'est pas gonflé; ne se comporte pas de manière impolie, ne cherche pas le sien, n'est pas provoqué, ne pense à aucun mal; ne se réjouit pas de l'iniquité, mais se réjouit de la vérité; supporte toutes choses, croit tout, j'espère que tout, supporte tout. L'amour n'échoue jamais.

Pourquoi ai-je envie d'appartenir à ma famille terrestre?

Pourquoi cette blessure de rejet est-elle si profonde?

Pourquoi est-ce que je veux le plus ce que je ne peux pas avoir?

Le Seigneur parlant par le Saint-Esprit, "Parce que, cher petit oiseau, tu as été créé pour aimer et être aimé, surtout par ta famille. C'est comme ça que je t'ai créé. Le puits est sec, Petit oiseau. Sen espérant; Shaut, laissez tomber votre seau en attendant qu'ils le remplissent. Je peux seulement te combler. Je suis le Vivant Wmanger, jaillir dans la vie éternelle. WQuand tu bois cette eau, tu n'auras plus jamais soif. Viens, Petit oiseau, laisser M.e te remplit jusqu'à déborder. Permettre M.j'aime, si doux et si gentil, guéris tous tes endroits brisés. Let M.Ta paix te couvre comme une couverture chaude lors d'une fraîche nuit d'hiver, et laisse M.Votre joie remplit votre cœur et votre esprit d'espoir et de véritable contentement.. Permettez-vous M.e pour faire ça pour toi?"

"Oui, Seigneur, J'abandonne tout. Je veux Ouitu dois être mon tout en tout. Je veux Ouiou pour combler le désir de mon cœur. Je veux Ouious pour me valider et m'affirmer. Je veux Ouious pour me donner la paix que le monde ne pourra jamais me donner. Je veux Ouinotre amour coule à travers moi. Ton amour est doux, gentil, patient, pas gonflé, pas égoïste, ne s'accroche pas aux torts, mais au contraire, il se réjouit de la vérité, supporte toutes choses, croit tout, j'espère que tout, supporte tout. Votre amour ne faillit jamais.

 

Très Cher, Je sais que ton cœur a aussi été brisé. Je prie pour que vous permettiez à Jésus de vous guérir dans tous vos endroits brisés et de permettre à son eau vive de vous remplir..

Questions à poser horeille:

  1. Avez-vous été confronté à un rejet dans votre passé?
  2. Avez-vous encore parfois du mal à faire face au rejet, même maintenant?
  3. Que faites-vous pour vous aider à surmonter et à guérir cette blessure profonde?
  4. Comment pouvons-nous prier pour vous dans ce domaine?

Je prie pour que tu saches combien tu es aimé de Dieu. Il a un beau projet pour ta vie. Wchapeau que l'ennemi voulait faire du mal, Dieu peut se retourner pour votre bien et sa gloire. Veuillez nous contacter si vous avez besoin de parler: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Tu es aimé,
Toni

 

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L'importance de la communauté

L'importance de la communauté

L'importance de la communauté

par Toni Weisz/Disciplines spirituelles

Écritures: Éphésiens 4:4-6, 11-13 et 15-16, Romains 12:15, Éphésiens 4:14, et Éphésiens 3:17,19.

Éphésiens 4:4-6 (ESV)
Il y a un seul corps et un seul Esprit, tout comme vous avez été appelé dans un espoir de votre appel; un seul Seigneur, une foi, un baptême; un seul Dieu et Père de tous, qui est avant tout, et à travers tout, et en vous tous.

Éphésiens 4:11-13, et 15-16 (NKJV)
Et Lui-même en donna quelques-uns pour être apôtres, quelques prophètes, quelques évangélistes, et quelques pasteurs et enseignants, pour l'équipement des saints pour l'œuvre du ministère, pour l'édification du corps du Christ, jusqu'à ce que nous parvenions tous à l'unité de la foi et de la connaissance du Fils de Dieu, à un homme parfait, à la mesure de la stature de la plénitude de Christ; but speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ—from whom the whole body, unis et tricotés ensemble par ce que chaque joint fournit, selon le travail effectif par lequel chaque partie fait sa part, provoque la croissance du corps pour l'édification de lui-même dans l'amour.

I have noticed over the years that the women who stay connected and accountable in a safe community continue to grow spiritually, and they feel safe, deeply connected and loved. Ces femmes ont d'énormes victoires dans leur vie parce qu'elles se consacrent à suivre le Seigneur et à vivre en communauté. Chacun de nous a reçu un rôle dans le corps de Christ par Dieu. We see in the Scriptures above that Christ is the Head, and each one of us is a part of the body. We are called to do a specific job in the body to keep the body functioning properly.

Pourquoi la communauté est-elle si importante? Vous avez tous entendu le dicton, “There is safety in numbers.” That is true for your spiritual life also, pas seulement votre sécurité physique. Quand nous restons connectés en communauté, nous sommes protégés des flèches enflammées de l'ennemi. Son objectif principal est d'isoler les femmes chrétiennes afin qu'il puisse nous mentir et nous tourmenter. Combien d'entre vous savent de quoi je parle? Nous avons tous connu la solitude et le désespoir qui nous envahissent lorsque nous sommes isolés, especially women with abortions and abuse in their past; nous sommes une cible facile pour l'ennemi. Mais après avoir rejoint un groupe sûr et rester responsable, nous sommes maintenant protégés.

It’s not just being a part of a group that protects you. It’s being an active member of the group, servir et participer constamment, pas seulement être un observateur. Nous devons investir dans le groupe en partageant nos cœurs, our tears, our triumphs, and our prayer requests. By sharing with the group, you don’t know how your share may help encourage another woman.

“Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.” (Romains 12:15)

C'est ainsi que l'église est censée fonctionner. We should be more like a hospital than a social gathering.

My hope and prayer for each of us is that:

  • Our faith will grow stronger.
  • Our relationships with one another will grow deeper.
  • We will be mature, strong, confident believers in Jesus.
  • We will not be tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine.
  • We will have a strong Biblical worldview.
  • Christ dwells in our hearts through faith.
  • We will be rooted and grounded in love.
  • We will know the love of Christ which passes knowledge.
  • We will be filled with all the fullness of God.
  • Everything that we do is pleasing to God.
  • Our words will always speak life and encouragement to others.


    (Ref. Éphésiens 4:14; 3:17,19)

Dieu a tellement plus à accomplir pour nous dans l'année à venir, mais nous, en tant que groupe, devons être prêts et équipés pour cette saison dans le ministère. I see God doing a new thing. On April 20, 2024, several of us from the ministry went to an event. Afterwards, we had lunch together, and out of the seven of us who attended, five came from Spanish-speaking backgrounds. I believe this is the next area of growth for us. God is raising up strong, guéri, equipped women to minister to Spanish-speaking women. Soon my gospel tract will be on our website in Spanish with these precious women in mind. We want them to hear the gospel and be saved.

Look at these joyful faces. Would you believe that five out of the seven have been abused and all have had at least one abortion?

Toni Weisz and friends lunch at Nauti Dawg April 20, 2024 Lighthouse Point, FL

Toni Weisz and friends lunch at Nauti Dawg April 20, 2024 Lighthouse Point, FL

 

Je prie pour que vous soyez encouragé à intensifier votre jeu et à faire de Jésus et de partager son amour votre priorité dans tout ce que vous faites. I pray if you have not been regularly connecting in a deep and meaningful way that God will give you the courage to be open and vulnerable to share. God has so much for you as an individual and for us as a group to accomplish. Will you pray and ask God what your role in the kingdom of God is and in this ministry?

Je suis honoré de servir avec vous dans ce ministère. C'est vraiment une belle chose de voir Dieu travailler en nous et à travers nous.

Des questions à prendre à cœur:

  1. Quels sont les domaines de votre vie sur lesquels vous travaillez?
  2. What is God leading (calling) you to do?
  3. Comment pouvons-nous prier pour vous?

Please reach out if you need prayer or encouragement. Just email me at: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Tu es aimé,

Toni

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Tu es la lumière du monde

Tu es la lumière du monde

Tu es la lumière du monde

Par Toni Weisz/Disciplines spirituelles

Écritures: Matthieu 5:3-16

Matthieu 5:3-16
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they which hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God.
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you, when they revile you, and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for My sake.
Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets which were before you. You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

Aujourd'hui, we are going to take a break from our usual format because so many of us have been suffering from some very hard trials, and I want to use this time to repent of any sin in our lives and to pray for guidance and wisdom in our personal lives and this ministry. Seigneur, so many in our midst have been suffering for a long time with no relief. We ask, Seigneur, for You to move mightily on our behalf. We are seeking You with our whole hearts. Please attend to the voice of our prayers. Your word says that You collect our tears in a bottle. So precious in Your sight are Your saints.

We pray for our leaders in our government. Lord God, we pray your Holy Spirit will break those whose ways and policies oppose You. We pray that You will bend the arrows they are firing at Ouiour children so their own hearts will be pierced instead. Seigneur, confound those who are swift to shed innocent blood, who cause division, who lie, cheat, steal, and run to mischief. We pray that You will convict them of their sins so they can confess and turn from them. Seigneur, we are praying for their salvation, in Jesus' Name.

We pray for our leaders in the church and in ministry. Seigneur, we bind any spirit of pride in the Name of Jesus. Help us to be humble and teachable. Help us to be quick to hear and slow to speak. I pray our words will not be harsh but will be life–affirming and encouraging. Help us to continually extend grace to others. Help us to be patient, gentil, and compassionate. Let the glorious light of the gospel shine through our actions and words. We pray others will be drawn to You through our testimonies.

We pray for those who have heard the gospel and have rejected it. C'est la bonté de Dieu qui mène à la repentance. Father, help us to reflect Ouiour beauty in this world. Help us to love others the way you do, without partiality. For they are Ouiour image–bearers and Your most magnificent creation. Seigneur, we are praying You will have mercy upon them. Open their spiritual eyes to see who You are. Open their hearts et make them soft and pliable like clay in the M.aster’s hand. Seigneur, we are praying for a mighty harvest of souls saved.

Father, we are praying for a mighty revival in our land; let it start with me, Seigneur.

Many times, we feel alone. I want to encourage you with this song from Hillsong United, "Another in the Fire":
https://youtu.be/WUSsEo52-a0. Let’s listen together.

Now let’s go to the Lord and share our hearts and our burdens. Let us confess sin and receive the forgiveness and healing we all need. Let’s join our hearts in one accord to worship and thank God for His goodness and faithfulness.

Please reach out if you need to talk or need prayer. Ouiou can email me at: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

You are dearly loved,
Toni

 

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Un beau témoignage

Un beau témoignage

Un beau témoignage

Par Toni Weisz/Disciplines spirituelles

Écritures: Ruth 1:15-18 and James 4:6-8un,10

And she said, “See, your sister-in-law has gone back to her people and to her gods; return after your sister-in-law.” But Ruth said, “Do not urge me to leave you or to return from following you. For where you go, I will go, and where you lodge, I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die, I will die, and there will I be buried. May the Lord do so to me and more also if anything but death parts me from you.” And when Naomi saw that she was determined to go with her, she said no more (Ruth 1:15-18).

Even in Naomi’s suffering, she was a powerful testimony to her two daughters-in-law who were living with her. So much so that Ruth left her family and all she knew and followed Naomi and embraced her God. To suffer well is not an easy thing to do, especially when we are plagued with prolonged suffering, hardship, and pain. We cry out to God and ask, "Seigneur, why is this trial lasting so long? What am I supposed to be learning from this? Please help me to endure.”

I know several of you are in a season of prolonged hardship, grief, difficult family situations, douleur, physical challenges, et dépression. It makes my heart sad to see you suffer so. But I know that our God never wastes our pain. He uses it for a specific purpose, which could be for salvation, or to make us aware of a blind spot, or to expose an unconfessed sin, or spiritual warfare, and/or a combination of several things, or the fact that we live in a fallen world and these human bodies are slowly breaking down.

I know in prolonged seasons of suffering; I have learned some very valuable truths about God that I would not have if I were healthy and strong and able to do my daily routine.

In your season of prolonged trials, what is God showing you?

Others are watching how you handle adversity.

For one of our dear sisters, her prolonged trials are leading her husband to seek the Lord. Praise Jesus for that.

While in this season, how has God used you to share the gospel with others or to pray for others or to receive help from others (which is sometimes hard to do)?

A humble and teachable spirit is of great value in the sight of God.

God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble. Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up (James 4: 6-8a and 10).

When we keep our eyes focused on God, I believe suffering can conform us to the image of Jesus. We can reflect His beauty, love, forgiveness and compassion to the world around us. When we have a humble, teachable spirit and we are seeking God with our whole heart, God can do amazing things in and through us. I believe this is what Naomi did, and as a result of her suffering well and seeking God with her whole heart, God turned her ashes of grief, sorrow, and despair and turned them into great joy. Ruth married Boaz and conceived a child who would be the grandfather to King David. Naomi’s life had been redeemed by God. She felt so blessed and cared for by God, and I pray that you too will experience that joy again.

Des questions à prendre à cœur:

  1. What is God showing you during this time of prolonged suffering?
  2. How can we come alongside you to help you endure this very difficult season?
  3. How has God used your trials to minister to another person?
  4. Comment pouvons-nous prier pour vous?

Je prie ce sujet qui vous a été utile. If you need to talk just text or email me at: toni@myashestobeauty.com.

Tu es aimé,
Toni

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