Mercy Oliver's

03/09/2026

I got over 10 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

28/08/2026

Make sure you come here this weekend starting today to tuesday

24/08/2026

Off late, I have been feeling discouraged about a number of things in life. There are moments when you feel overwhelmed and just want to withdraw, lock yourself away from everything and breathe.

But on Saturday, when I went for choir, a fellow choir member told me something about her 15-year-old daughter that really touched me.

She said, “My daughter really loves you. She loves the way you sing, the way you speak and your confidence. She always asks, ‘Mummy, is that auntie singing today?’ She loves watching you worship. If she doesn't see you, she goes home unhappy. She says she wants to grow up like you.”

Haaa 🥹🥰❤️

That encouraged me more than she probably knows.

It took me back to when I was about 15 years old, sitting in church and watching our Reverend then, Rev. Erica Mumba, preach. I admired her so much. I remember thinking, “I want to be like her.” I never wanted to miss church because I simply wanted to see her. Somehow, seeing her and watching her serve God encouraged me, even when life wasn't easy.

And now, many years later, I find myself on the other side of that story.

It reminded me that sometimes we may be feeling overwhelmed, tired or discouraged, and we just want to hide from life. But there may be a child, a young person or even an adult who is being encouraged simply by watching you.

Some people watch from afar. They may never tell you what your life means to them.

So be encouraged.

Even when life feels heavy, find your strength in God. Trust the Holy Spirit. Trust the process. And for the sake of the people God has allowed your life to influence, get up, smile and keep doing what God has called you to do.

“And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” — Galatians 6:9

And Jesus said:

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” — Matthew 5:16

You may be wondering if anyone is watching.

Someone is.

You may be wondering if your life is making a difference.

It is.

Keep going. ❤️

21/08/2026

14/08/2026

Some times you have to choose God at a cost

23/07/2026

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you

18/07/2026

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01/07/2026

01/07/2026

🌸 A Lesson from My Mother 🌸

💖 Years ago, when I was in Grade 10, I lived with my mother, my younger brother, and my mother's sister. My father had passed away about a year earlier, and life was not easy for us.

🚌 One day, my mother was coming home from work on a bus. She was seated at the front, while one of our neighbours was sitting at the back. Little did the neighbour know that my mother was on the same bus.

💔 The woman began gossiping about my mother with her friend, saying all sorts of hurtful and insulting things. My mother heard every single word but remained silent.

🚏 When they reached our stop, the two women got off the bus. Instead of getting off with them, my mother stayed on and got off at the next bus stop to avoid any confrontation.

🏡 When she arrived home, she told me everything that had happened. I was deeply hurt and angry on her behalf.

🚪 No sooner had she finished telling me the story than there was a knock at the door. I opened it, and to my surprise, it was the very same neighbour. I didn't know how to react because I was still upset by what she had said.

🥣 My mother heard her voice and came to the door. The neighbour was holding a bowl and asked if my mother could spare some mealie meal.

🤍 I expected my mother to confront her or refuse to help. Instead, she smiled, gave her the mealie meal she had asked for, and even laughed and chatted with her as though nothing had happened.

😔 I couldn't believe what I was seeing. I couldn't even pretend to be happy—my face revealed exactly how I felt.

💬 After the woman left, my mother called me and said:

"🌿 My daughter, vengeance belongs to God. Never repay evil with evil. Instead, overcome evil with good. As long as you know you have done nothing wrong, let God fight your battles."

❤️ Those words have stayed with me all my life.

🌱 Now that I am grown, I have learned to let God fight my battles, no matter how fierce they may be. Growing up, my mother taught me that not every battle is worth my energy. Sometimes, the greatest strength is to remain silent, do good anyway, and keep moving forward.

📖 "Do not repay anyone evil for evil... Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." — Romans 12:17, 21

📖 "Do not say, 'I'll pay you back for this wrong!' Wait for the Lord, and He will avenge you." — Proverbs 20:22

📖 "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." — Exodus 14:14

✨ That day, my mother didn't just teach me a lesson—she showed me what living by God's Word truly looks like.

30/06/2026

Do not be quick to Criticise:

Proverbs 18:13
He who answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame to him.

It is part of our fallen human nature to compare ourselves with others. At times we envy those who seem to have more, and at other times we look down on those whose lives appear to be falling apart. This often leads us to criticise people without knowing the full story.

The truth is, life is not one-size-fits-all. Every person carries burdens that may not be visible to the eye. Some are fighting silent battles, shedding unseen tears, and carrying hidden pain that only God knows.

Before speaking about someone, remember that you have not walked in their shoes. Instead of criticizing, choose compassion. Instead of assuming, ask. Let us encourage rather than condemn, pray rather than gossip, and love rather than judge.

Shalom.