Behind the Smile: Turning Your Pain into Profit

By Mosetsana Jane Malatjie

One biggest truth that I have learned from the Word of God is that God created us after His image and likeness - we are His reproduction. When we know this, we will believe in ourselves, and value ourselves more. God has never made failures; therefore, we suppose not to fail. It does not matter what others call you, what actually matters is what you call yourself. I know it is tough out there, but if you give God your mountain, no matter how big it is, and try not to carry it by yourself, then you will be free and relieved.

Rangy was not a perfect person. She had done some bad things and made some bad decisions in life, of which she has repented and by this has realized that God’s time is not our time but His; and He is always spot on. You will never be perfect in life, if you fall down just get up because a saint is just a sinner who fell down but did not stay down. We should all know in life that BEHIND THE SMILE is sometimes a story of a conquered war against fear that often holds people captive!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Mosetsana Jane Malatjie
• Release date: Feb 11, 2014
• ISBN: 9781311768520

Mosetsana Jane Malatjie

My name is Mosetsana Jane Malatjie I was born in Mamelodi, I grew up in Soshanguve. I have one brother and three sisters and my mom (a beautiful, strong, intelligent, God fearing mother). I am the fourth child, we were 6 children but my elder brother passed on (may his soul rest in peace).I am married and have 4 kids. We are staying in South Africa, Pretoria.•I am a fine art artist (I create art using acrylics, Oil, Mixed medium art.)•I Manufacture Natural Makeup, hair products and Skin care. I have a company called Zhane Botle which means A Beautiful giftof God•I am also an author of a book called Behind the Smile.I love God with all my heart, He has made me who I am today, if it was not for Him, I don’t know where I would be now

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BEHIND THE SMILE

TURNING YOUR PAIN INTO PROFIT

Mosetsana Jane Malatjie

BEHIND THE SMILE -TURNING YOUR PAIN INTO PROFIT

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I believe that Jesus died and rose again for my sins to be cleansed. I am here today because He is always with me. Without Him, I am nothing! To my husband, Innocent Malatjie – Suave, you are the king of my heart! I have learned that people can hurt you, trample on you, reject you and call you names, but you have always been there no matter what. Through you, I have learned that you are whatever you believe. If you believe that you are a failure then you will be just that. Otherwise, if you believe that you are a success, you will be a success. I love you a lot.

To my lovely children, Kamogelo Paul, Bamaketse and Thapelo Gift Malatjie, when I look at you I see the love of God, the creator of the Universe! Above all my failures, mistakes and wrong choices, Jesus saw me beyond all those things, honoured me and gave you to me. God gave me this privilege from being a nobody to being a somebody. I love you, guys.

To my late elder brother Andrew, his children Tebogo, Brian and Naledi, I learned that you only see one tenth of an iceberg, but it's the hidden nine tenths that hold it up. To my sister Maggie Kotsoana and her family Kenneth, Paballo and her husband, Stanley, you guys are special. I have learned from all of you that life is a journey and in life you will get all sorts of advice; it is your responsibility to always choose what will build you up at all times. To my brother Vincent Nkoana and his family, Nandipha, Thabo, Yamkela, Kagiso and Khumo, thank you for your humility and the wisdom you have shown me. You are a wonderful family and I am so grateful to have you in my life. Vincent taught me to always have goals and to be a student who is teachable. He also made me realise that people only follow those who believe in where they are going in life. To my younger sister Virginia Nkoana (Ma Virgy), Mahlatsi and Kholofelo, I have learned that in life you do not give up and that hard work is the escape route from a hard life.

To my youngest sister, Molebogeng Nkoana and baby Entle, I have learned that life is all about choices and the choices you make today will either break you or build you up. Always think positively and talk positively because you are what you think and say at all times. To Francinah Dikeledi Mosebo (my mother) and Ntate Mosebo, I know God today because you did not give up on me. I learned that no one can complete me except God. To the Malatjie family, welcoming me into your lives means a lot to me. You made me feel stronger every day. Through your love and openness to me, I now know that God is a God of second chances.

INTRODUCTION

The biggest truth I have learned from the Word of God is that God created us after His image and likeness - we are His reproductions. When we know this, we will believe in ourselves, and see more value in ourselves. God has never made failures; therefore, we are not supposed to fail. It does not matter what others call you; what actually matters is what you call yourself. I know it is tough out there, but if you give God your mountain, no matter how big it is, and try not to carry it by yourself, then you will be free and relieved. My book is all about a girl named Rangy. She grew up in a poor family and was brought up by a single mother with four daughters and two sons of whom the eldest passed away, may his soul rest in peace! Rangy met a funny, loving guy named Nichol who was a little bit older than she was. They got married and they moved into Nichol's house.

During the first few years of their marriage, Nichol was a loving guy who

Reviews for Behind the Smile

[Beauty Beast · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Excellent autobiographical narrative. Well done, Jane. What an inspirational life.