I heard a singer talk about her favorite place being in God’s presence and surrounded by His glory… and it is my prayer, my earnest desire to experience truly what that means. What earnest desire do you have this morning? Take it to the Lord in Prayer!
What do you want? A simple question i often ask in counseling and coaching yet very difficult for many to answer. What happens when for some reason you’re not sure about your prayers? Let’s dive in! Scripture: James 1:6-8 KJV
What intrigues me about God is not just the fact that He doesn’t forget the words He has spoken, but further how He orchestrates things and move things around just so “that it may be fulfilled”. Let’s get into it! Matthew 2:13-15 AMP
The concept of Obedience as we’ve known it gives this vibe of losing something to please God or sacrificing our way which we often believe is better - A grave mistake, to follow God’s way. What if we understood the real reason why Laws were made… “that it may be well with us”. Let’s get into it! Deuteronomy 4:40 AMP
Have you ever wondered if you mattered? If there was any purpose for your life? Quick question; is there anything that you know of that has a name that doesn’t have a purpose? The Psalmist says, I am fearfully and wonderfully made… and that’s what you are! Too wonderful to have occurred by chance!
“And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that thou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him that which he requested.” - This is your heritage by the end of the month of september! Amen
In this episode, Zoe shares a powerful scripture from Matthew 13:45-46, which changed her perspective on self-worth. She passionately discusses how this scripture revealed that we are as precious as pearls to God and how it's transformed her view of herself. The message for every woman out there today is "I AM A PEARL OF GREAT PRICE - I AM WORTH ALL THAT GOD HAS”
"Hello and welcome, Queen, to a brand-new September filled with endless possibilities and renewed hope. As the air changes and leaves start to turn, we too can embrace this season of growth and transformation. I'm thrilled to journey alongside each of you, incredible young women, on our path to self-discovery and empowerment through Christ.
One important thing we are missing as Christians is the foundation of our faith. The word Christians has its source word which is Christ. On this basis, every other thing with regards to the faith must align with the nature of Christ. However, it is no longer the case in today's world of Christianity.
Jesus never forgets what you do for him. That money you gave, those encouraging words that saved someone from death and wrong decisions, those prayers you prayed for the lost and sick, He never forgets.
What should you pray for your Man of God about? That the Word of the Lord may advance, reach more people and bear fruits in their hearts. As the Word of God is being preached, it should cut straight into their hearts and should be well received with all gladness. Paul continues to then say, that they should be prayed for, to be delivered from unreasonable and wicked people.
That man may be the right person but if you say yes at the wrong time, it would have already ended before it began. Enquire to know if what the Spirit is cooking with regards to your love life is what you want to cook physically. Let's not brush the Spirit aside, let's keep searching Him to get answers, to find solutions, and to identify reasons.
So think about it. What is that thing you don’t even dream about because you can’t seem to see it happening? Open your eyes, open your heart, begin to move, and with God nothing will be impossible.
From time to time, it is expedient that we do recall things of the past that we have learnt, and carefully assess how much gain we have made from their knowledge. And so, of the matter of wealth do I bring remembrance to you this morning.
Think about that for a second; that you meant so much to God that He sold everything He had just to have you. Now, when we want to get something special, it’s a reflection of how much that thing means to us.
Isn't it often considered the responsibility of leaders to pray for their subjects? In our various churches, the usual way is the leaders or Pastors praying for and burdening themselves with the troubles for their members. It is only in rare situations that we see church members praying for their leaders and Pastors.
The purpose of withdrawing from the brethren who refuse to obey the commands and the Word of God is repentance. By withdrawing from them, they are expected to be ashamed of their actions and repent.
Can we then say that we cannot not survive whatever lies ahead of us? Of course not. However, it all starts with us accepting our mountains and believing that we can surmount them
Can God say of you, ‘this is my beloved daughter/son, in whom I am well pleased’? Does your way of life minister to people about God? Do you resemble God or you are still trying to look like Him?
Things may change suddenly or even take time. Some of the times that it feels sudden, it was a response in retrospection. Things changed gradually and before you could tell it all, it felt sudden. However it presents itself, things will get better.
Which is better, being rewarded by man here on earth being rewarded by God in the afterlife? Which of them is more important, satisfying, rewarding, and perpetual? Do what is right, Brethren. Leave no room for regrets later.
So I declare to you that you will meet a company of people that will kindle your fire for Jesus! A company of people that will push you into deep service with the Father! A company of people that will open your eyes into the angelic and the prophetic!
In the Kingdom of God, there is such a system as well. The sign or proof of your acceptance and membership is trouble. Well, the scripture says so and it's evident, I'm not fabricating it. Scripture is emphatic
Just do your part. You don't know what role it's playing and how it's contributing to the general work of the body. Only God knows what your role or duty is doing to the entire body.
Beloved, not everyone you love or who loves you, will be interested in what you do. Not everyone you support will support you. Family is family and friends are friends so keep them where they are supposed to be.
Are there people in your life who bring smiles to your face when you remember them? I have a number of such people, and I want to tell you about one.
As Ewurabena continued to practice standing up straight with her shoulders back, she found that other areas of her life started to improve as well. She had a better outlook on life, made friends more easily and spoke up easily in gatherings
In order to receive an extraordinary outcome, you need to put in an extraordinary effort; you must do something that is distinct, something that no one has ever done. Most of the mighty things that happened to people in the Bible was as a result of their extraordinary actions. We have the story of the woman with the issue of blood, the blind man who kept screaming until Jesus heard him, and even the man who was lowered from the ceiling and dropped right in front of Jesus.
If you can see it, you can have it. Man can only have what he sees himself receiving. Create mental pictures of that house, car, home, job, travel opportunity or life of your dream. Before you realize, you will be shocked it is right before your eyes.
I know this because of the confidence we have in the scripture; “weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning”, remember? Whatever the case, it's just for a moment; a short while; a little period. The joy that awaits the breaking of day far exceeds the moments of discomfort and pain.
