Did you know that every night you sleep you have one or two hours of Dreams after 5 minutes half of what you dreamt is forgotten researchers have shown that dreaming is beneficial to your health and well-being it even AIDS in the reduction of stress dreams can also help you re-energize your mind and body that was certainly the case with Joseph Joseph's dreams according to Genesis 37 Recharged his intellect and rejuvenated his body instead in of forgetting his dreams he pursued them and believed in them have you ever had a dream perhaps you once had a
dream but instead of following it you forgot about it and abandoned it don't give up today I'm telling you don't give up on your dream every generation of Christians has been captivated by Joseph's narrative because it presents such a dramatic depiction of issues that we can all relate to he is Sold as a slave and hauled off to a strange place when he's only 17 years old he begins to do well all of a sudden then he has a falling out with his employer after his boss's wife accuses him of attempting to rape her he
has been sentenced to years in jail he has to live with dreams that are real awakened and then destroyed once again it's difficult to see Joseph nurturing his goals over 13 years of growing struggle and sorrow then seemingly out Of nowhere he ascends to power in Egypt Egypt forcing his brothers to crawl to him for assistance it's a fantastic narrative full of raw passion and deception political scheming and sibling rivalry love and hatred jealousy lust ambition courage and cowardice judgment and Grace in some ways Joseph is the hero but the actual star is God as
we witness God's drama developed through the twists and turns of Joseph's Journey from J Joseph's perspective what appears to be devastating reversals are actually chances for God to further his goals as a result we're encouraged to explore and interpret our own dreams in light of these Revelations we are encouraged not to give up on our dreams despite anything just like Joseph did could it be that the same God is working out his Sovereign intentions even in the tangles of our imaginations and in the intimate relationships we have when everyone is Given up on your dream
you included God will stay faithful and see that it's fulfilled he is amazing and he loves you that much how do we react when things don't turn out the way we planned when it appears that our dreams aren't coming true do we continue to cling to them many Christians have thrown a massive God you don't care about me I'm better than this I don't want this I'm not intended to be here you don't love me Guilt trip or shouting match we don't really know if Joseph had one but we do know that he didn't stay
there and we shouldn't either the Lord is so concerned about us that he does not abandon us where we are he desires for us to evolve into mature children capable of sharing in his Holiness he wants us to reap a crop of righteousness he will answer each of your prayers and make your dreams come true don't give up he cares he loves you you are his while We are in the thick of our life stories we must understand this we frequently want to rush to the finish line but God is more concerned with the journey
he wants our loyalty but we want the purpose and power for ourselves he is more concerned with our character than our position with our heart rather than our situations and with our relationship with him than with everything else the importance of our relationship with God cannot be overstated know that God Is with you on your path from dream to fulfillment no matter where you are no matter who you are please don't give up know that he is good even on the bad days allowing circumstances to Define your Viewpoint is not a good idea even if
you don't believe you can don't lose hope because God is on your side as Paul encouraged in Philippians 32-4 I don't mean to say that I have already achieved these things or that I have already reached Perfection but I press On to possess that Perfection for which Christ Jesus first possessed me no dear brothers and sisters I have not achieved it but I focus on this one thing forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the Heavenly prize for which God through
Christ Jesus is calling us have you prayed to the Lord about your dreams and plans it's important to remember that God has the last say tell him about your intentions explain why they're important to you and beg that your aspirations do not conflict with his will how many times have we made plans and goals just to have them revised in the middle of the process yet as we consider the conclusion we frequently realize that it was only God's mercy that we were LED in a different way to a more fruitful result a man's mind May
plot his course but the Lord in his kindness directs our Feet many schemes may be hidden in a man's heart but our merciful God leads us in the right direction for the Lord's wisdom endures forever Proverbs 161 says the plan of the heart belonged to the man but the answer of of the tongue is from the Lord people may be pure in their own eyes but the Lord examines their motives commit your actions to the Lord and your plans will succeed it is only through mercy and Grace that you have a will to make decisions
a mind to consider options and a heart to develop plans however once you have done everything you're capable of it is by God's favor that the Lord formulates the end conclusion for while dreams and plans belong to you the answer of the tongue is from the Lord this verse emphasizes the significance for every child of God to utilize his or her god-given free will to make intelligent choices as we Endeavor to Carry out God's perfect will in our decisions he will grant you your heart's wants for when we direct your heart to your heavenly savior
his perfect desire becomes the perfect plans of our inner being everyone has life goals and dreams dreams some of which we can achieve on our own and others that require a little more assistance I'm sure that you have dreams to acquire that job get married go to college buying a house go overseas and so on no matter how large or tiny Your dream is never give up on it there are some things we want that only God can provide when things don't go our way and we appeal to God for assistance but he doesn't appear
to hear us we become disheartened we think he isn't there for us or doesn't want to assist us but this isn't the case he hears you and is aware of your heart's wishes when you're ready he knows when he'll give you everything you want Psalm 37 4-6 Says take Delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart commit your way to the Lord trust in him and he will do this he will make Your Righteous reward shine like the dawn your Vindication like the Noonday sun when we desire anything in
life it tends to absorb our thoughts we begin to excessively think about the things we most desire and it begins to consume a significant amount of our time energy and thinking convert your obsessive Thinking to a prayer give it to God and trust him to handle it stop fretting and attempting to accomplish everything on your own in said seek God's assistance when your dreams take a long time to come true we get fearful the first step is to transform your fear into trust give God your dreams in prayer and trust that he will help you
turn the situation around because he's the only one who can move mountains and help you achieve everything your heart wants Jesus often Reminded us that our loving God is our father in the same manner that we have Earth parents God is our father and we are his responsibility never forget that you are God's child he adores and cherishes you a physical parent May forsake you but God will never abandon you ever whatever it is that you desire whatever it is that you beg him for he hears you he will give you exactly what you ask
for and more don't give up if he doesn't Appear to be responding everything will happen according to his plan God knows what is best for you and hears your heart's wishes when the moment is right he will grant your heart's wishes patience and faith in the Lord are essential watch him while he fulfills all of your wishes Matthew 7 9-11 you parents if your children ask for a loaf of bread do you give them a stone instead or if they ask for a fish Do you give them a snake of course course not so if
you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children how much more will your heavenly father give good gifts to those who ask him you are God's child and you must trust your heavenly father to give you good things just as a child trusts his parents to give him candy and stuff rather than giving up on your dreams or plans speak with him first and ask him to help you make them a reality the Lord Jesus Jus encouraged us to ask God for the things we need and to keep asking for whoever asks
receives Matthew 7:7 because he is a wonderful and gracious father who has promised to supply all we require do not listen to The Devil's lies but rather demonstrate your trust in him and stand firm on the word of Truth by asking God for what you require and expecting him to provide because he will as you listen right now now I'm praying for you I pray that deep within Your heart and within your spirit God will help you see what he is about to do in your life I pray that you will begin to sense that
he is about to make your life beautiful again it's not over yet dear child of God don't lose your grip instead Keep Holding On in faith and trust the Lord the Bible says in Hebrews 10:23 let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess for he who promised is faithful and it adds in 1 Thessalonians 5:24 the one who calls you is faithful and he will do it if he called you out of the darkness out of the world out of sin and out of the crowd to his light to himself then he will do
it I've observed a common thing recently and I hope to encourage your faith away from this challenge lately I noticed that the Lord has been giving the church messages to his people on the subject of Despair we were always talking about and reaching Out to Saints struggling with sin and other ungodly habits but now we are forced with the great challenge of Despair more and more individuals and I mean consistent and honest Believers continue to struggle silently with despair this despair is fear and depression over the past present and the future I once sat with
a brother who opened up and told me that he recently had a talk with another brother in faith who was struggling with Depression child of God many of us are at different phases in our lives and many are weary many are exhausted and don't know if they can hold on much longer when you look around perhaps it feels like you're all on your own it feels like you have no friends no family no trust and no help from anywhere you pray you serve you give and you show love but it seems like nothing is happening
and you are going further And further down the path of depression I believe that God is sending this message to you that he is not done with you yet I want you to hold on to these words from the psalmist in psalm 34: 19 the righteous person may have many troubles but the Lord delivers him from them all Psalm 34 as a whole is very interesting the writer feels the influence of God's faithfulness and Tries to express it through exclamations of joy in the psalm he expresses his gratitude for his faith in God and at
the same time he explains the benefits of that Faith to us the greatness of his belief in God and his feelings towards him one of the most profound phrases in the above verse is the righteous person within these words lies the secret to your hope and security my friend God may not deliver everyone but you see the righteous person the person Who walks with God in faith and obedience has hope no matter how deeply they are in trouble today I remember a time in my life a few years ago certain unprecedented things happened that pressed
me so hard that I became suicidal I had given so much of myself to the things I believed and when it seemed like they didn't turn out the way I anticipated every part of me struggled to believe that God was in my story Every part of me struggled to accept that I was still in the will of God today I'm alive to share this testimony of God's faithfulness but then I couldn't see that reality it was impossible for me by myself to see beyond my hurt my disappointment and my anger I was on my way
home one day contemplating how to best end my life because I couldn't see any reason to live as I walked down the street I heard this verse in my spirit like a Whisper psalm 27:1 when I got home and read it this is what it said the Lord is my light and my salvation Whom Shall I Fear the Lord is the strength of my life of whom shall I be afraid I had been overwhelmed by words that told me I was a good for nothing and a failure and that I had no future but these
words brought me peace that kept me from from doing any harm to Myself the Lord is the strength of my life I found this and my faith was restored back to the Lord in time God would show me that he was with me as I went through the dark phase of my life and he gradually brought me to where I am now this is the same as what David said earlier the righteous person has many troubles but God delivers him from them all the hope of the righteous person is that the Lord God God is
on your side Maybe you haven't had the time to ponder these words before but look at them deeply right now who is the righteous person they are the one who has put their faith in Jesus and committed themselves to serve Christ without holding back they are the person who has decided to entrust their future unto God's hands they are that person whom God has declared free of sin not because they're perfect but because of what Christ has Done and their faith in Christ troubles are not the problems of the righteous not because they won't come
but because they do not Mark the end of the righteous the righteous has only one end it's found in God's word Psalm 37:37 Mark the blameless man and observe the upright for the future of that man is peace and Paul would write Christ in you the hope of Glory you may not look like it today but you are the most privileged and fortunate person on the earth if you are in Christ your life may not look like it because things aren't their best right now and you continue to struggle to see any reason to hold
on in faith but I bring you these words from God your trouble is not your end your current situation is not your final destination troubles are not the end of the believer the righteous have many Many troubles but the righteous also have a God who stands by them throughout all their troubles to deliver them from them all the Bible says that even if the righteous falls seven times they will rise again again I say who is the righteous person they are the person whom God has declared free of sin not because they are perfect but
because of what Christ has done in their faith in Christ David wrote about the fortune of blessedness of the righteous person in Psalm 32:2 blessed is the one whose sin the Lord does not count against them and in whose spirit is no deceit you are blessed in Christ Jesus God is not using the darkness or failures of your past to consult your future his thoughts about you are good thoughts and he plans to give you a future a blissful one at that your faith will continue to deteriorate the more you focus on those things that
are not Working or those things that you are going through you see the only thing about the power of faith is that it is only as powerful as the encounter in your spirit this means that if there is no encounter with the word of God if there is no exposure to the light of God's word then your faith will starve and be eroded with the darkness of doubt and unbelief before long you will find yourself doubting and attacking the very things you once encouraged others to Believe in for your faith to grow and remain strong
I encourage you to stay with what God has said about you in his word the closer you are to God's word through personal study through consistent prayer and through fellowshipping with other Saints and keeping company with those who remind you of what God's word says the more chances you have of powering through your dark Seasons these chances are for you to see the light in the future even In the most unfavorable situations can you imagine if I couldn't hear the word the Holy Spirit placed in my heart that day as I was heading home to
end my life imagine if I were surrounded by unbelievers who lived in the same depression as I did I don't know what would have become of me but thank God that the Lord helped me here when he spoke you see the word of God you take into your spirit today will speak in the day when you have nothing Else to hold on to the righteous whom the Lord will always help shall live by faith this is what the Bible says this faith is not in a person's promise but it is faith in the Lord God
the creator of the universe with whom nothing is impossible I encourage you to hold on on in faith and trust God the devil wants you to let go of your faith that is why our fight is called the fight of faith it is a fight to remain in the faith it's a fight to stand strong in the Faith and our fight is the shield with which we defend against the arrows of the enemy if you let your faith go you expose yourself to the enemy's attacks but when you hold on to your faith soon the
enemy will run out of arrows to fire at you you need to hold on in faith and trust God just like job held on to his faith in the Lord and said all the days of my appointed time will I wait until my change comes and I Know that my redeemer lives until God indeed showed up and if God showed up eventually for job and made his ending better than his beginning how much more will he show up for you trust God and hold on to faith in him my friend he is about to make
your life beautiful again regardless of whatever you may have lost what are the tough times in your life do you go through your battles feeling like that is it for you I'm here to tell you that God can take your Battles and turn them into blessings no one wishes to be stretched to be hurt beyond what they can take or to go from one phase of pain to another no one likes it yet you know life gives us different situations regardless and sometimes you may find yourself asking but why does God allow his children to
go through things like this I thought he promised to always Deliver Us from troubles but it seems like when I'm happy that one problem is ending another One rears its head beloved it is true that God delivers his children from their troubles and keeps them from danger and afflictions the psalmist wrote The Righteous person may have many troubles but the Lord delivers him from the all Psalm 34: 19 if you read through the whole 16 verses of Psalm 91 you can see how the psalm testifies to God's preservation of his children from danger he loves
his children and will always be there for Them yet the Lord sometimes also allows his children to go through certain conditions because of the destination he's prepared for them sometimes the conditions you may experience is God showing you Mercy and giving you a way out of something else that would have cost you more at other times we may get into some battles not because God puts us there but because of our errors however even when we get ourselves into trouble and God stands by He still watches over us to make sure that it doesn't destroy
us hence whether it is by your own doing or the devil's doing with God you will one day look back and thank him for that battle why because if you had not fought that battle you wouldn't be where you are today I remember back when I was finishing high school and needed money for registration for my final exam and certificate all my friends had gotten their forms some even got forms to take Their exams in other school centers it was tough for me because my dad was late and my mom wasn't always around I couldn't
raise the money in time and the registration closed I was very disappointed Ed I had prayed I had confessed and believed God's word I had written down prophetic words for Life After High School and what i' do for him in college now I just felt like everything was a lie I didn't stop believing God but I was heartbroken I Couldn't blame God I knew he was real I knew he was powerful but I just couldn't find joy and peace in knowing that he didn't provide what I needed at the time I needed it well when
the money finally came I used it for something else then I waited for the exams to begin so that I could collect the used question sheets from my friends and study them well when I saw the questions I exclaimed praise God that I didn't take this exam it would have been a complete waste of Resources why was I saying this when I saw the sheets I could barely answer any questions everything appeared strange on the sheets to me I couldn't understand a thing why because I didn't know the answers I hadn't been taught my school
had apparently not prepared us for the exams I had thought I'd known it all and would pass everything but I was wrong after waiting to take the exams the following year I knew that God's hand was involved In my inability to register for it the year before now I was ready this was also God's way of preparing me for the years ahead I enjoyed a miracle of provision from that year until College I also entered a new realm of Faith regardless of how things were happening in my life I looked back after entering college and
I thank God for making my wait that long I knew if I had come to college earlier I would have messed up not only in my academics but also in my Life other people will have different experiences because we are not the same nor do we share the same Destiny I didn't know that at the time so I panicked and was frustrated when the battle persisted child of God you need to know that God is faithful and would never abandon his own no matter what you go through if you are going through an unfavorable situation
or fighting a battle right now if you can stand up in faith guard your Heart with confidence in God and resist the devil's lies with God's promises then the Lord will take those battles and turn them into blessings job 42:10 after job had prayed for his friends the Lord restored his fortunes and gave him twice as much as he had before before job received twice as much as he lost he had to First lose everything and trust God even when there was nothing I cannot begin to imagine How it must have felt for job to
lose all his children his servants and all his possessions in a single day look how Satan took everything he had in one Fell Swoop what was he looking for he wanted job to turn and curse God he wanted to prove to God that job was only loyal to him because of his blessings and protection but God believed otherwise he believed that job loved and worshiped him with a clear conscience my friend being a child of God does not mean you Will not have hard times I apologize if that hurts your expectations I also apologize on
behalf of those who may have told you that bad things will never happen to you if you are in the Lord Jesus God's word didn't tell us that troubles will will not come in fact our lord Jesus told his disciples that we will have troubles in this world and that our assurance and peace is in knowing that even with the troubles we Face we have salvation and peace in the One who has already overcome the world and the devil so even when I may not have what everyone else has I have Jesus and I know
I have everything in sickness I know I am healed in lack I know he will provide and even if the provision doesn't come when I expect it to come I know he will show up for me think about the appreciation you would give to a meal after going hungry for a long time do you know that you would appreciate a meal better when you have had had to go A long time without one than if you could eat whenever you want to similarly the greatest of blessings are formed from the hardest of battles this was
the stance that job took even though he had lost everything and had an Affliction in his body body job 2:9-10 his wife said to him are you still maintaining your integrity curse God and die he replied you are talking like a foolish woman shall we accept good from God and not trouble in all this job did Not sin in what he said of course we know better we know that the troubles were not coming from God but the devil job didn't know that and thought this was from God but can you see the stance he
took job's situation changed when he did two things number one he maintained his faith in God even when he didn't know why he was going through his Dark Times number two he prayed for his friends the very ones who instead of encouraging him were trying to make him Feel he was responsible for his own Calamity my friend you need faith in God to win your battles job understood this and he said for I know that my redeemer lives he also said there is hope for for a tree that has been cut down it will Sprout
again all the days of my appointed time I will wait until my change comes through faith job was declaring his confidence in God's ability to take what had been destroyed and breathe life back into it through His Declaration of Faith job was handing over his battles to God and choosing to keep his eyes on the only one who was able to save him believe me when I tell you that God seeks people who can put their confidence in him even when they seem to have no reason to the Bible says that Abraham had hope against
all hope what does it mean to have hope against hope when there is no apparent reason to Hope and nothing to hope for still you have hope that something can still Happen because the Creator God is involved oh what a God we serve the one who can call the dead back to life the one who can speak to non-existing things and bring them into existence that's your heavenly father and job was able to walk in this faith with this attitude job developed the power to pray for those around him including the ones who weren't there
for him a lesson to note here my friend people will not always be there for you don't be bitter toward Them do not hate or keep them in mind don't seek a blessing to prove them wrong or make them feel bad for not being there for you no the blessing God is reserving for you is not to prove that to them rather it is to glorify himself and glorify if y you in the process as his vessel you see as long as Jesus rode on that donkey at his triumphant entry into Jerusalem the donkey part
took in the honor he was receiving from the people similarly when God glorifies himself in your life you'll be glorified too however if you seek Glory alone you won't get it job's Faith handed his battles over to God but if he had accommodated bitterness he would not have been able to receive the twice as much that was coming his way some people are full of faith and God has turned their situations around already however all that's keeping them where they are right now is that they are thinking about how to get back at Others when
their miracles come they are holding grudges being bitter and angry this has given the enemy room and he has blocked the door of their lives so that the blessings of God are unable to come in Beloved it is time to take the higher road which is the path of Faith complete faith in God's ability in the path of love and peace God is still changing lives and stories he is still transforming Destinies and turning battles into blessings yours will not be The exception but you must believe and stand with God just like job did God
has promised that none who believe in him will be put to shame there is Glory awaiting you on the other side of this battle if you trust God with it don't give up my friend don't give up only believe and stand still and and you will see God transform this test into a testimony what is the mountain before you at this point in your life is there something in your life that makes it Look like you are all on your own and there is no one there for you not even God God wants me to
tell you something today he wants you to be still and hold on to your faith he wants you to know that he is with you even when things are at their most difficult about a week or so before sharing this message I had an attack of depression for about 2 days straight I was praying but my head was filled with voices and they weren't God's Voice the enemy made it look like this was me just thinking to myself about my life and the people around me then he made it look like I was the one
arriving at some wise conclusions these conclusions fed into the depression the voices I heard said things like no one truly cared about you you are all you've got don't trust anyone because even those closest to you are only there for what they want to get From you and not because they truly care about you you are all alone in this world I kept hearing these words un repeat and to be very honest I started listening to them and repeating them I had been convinced to believe them and I made it my own voice but I
realized that the more I said those things the more withdrawn I became from those those who were genuinely worried about me I kept telling everyone I was fine and they didn't need to worry about me while in My mind I was accusing them for not being there I kept my distance from the ones who wanted to help but I judged them for not being there for me you can see that what I was hearing was a lie what I was feeling was a lie and the more I focused on it the worse I got I
became sadder and sadder I became weaker and unmotivated I was losing any reason to live or to love life then 2 days after that experience as I was waking up the Holy Spirit began to speak to me I Am glad that despite everything that was happening the Lord kept me connected to him this is the reason Satan wants to disconnect us from the Lord he knows that the further we are from God the more he can manipulate and cause havoc in our lives but with God we have the advantage the Holy Spirit told me now
listen up whenever you hear a voice telling you that you are all alone that you are not enough and that you cannot win know that it is not my voice Speaking to you but your enemy the devil why will I contradict my word to you didn't I tell you that I will never leave you nor forsake you didn't I tell you that I will always be with you to guide you when you turn to the left or to the right didn't I tell you that I will be with you and give you rest have you
forgot for gotten that my word says that with Christ in you you have hope of a glorious future I also told you that he who lives in you is greater than the One in the world and that my love for you is Everlasting moreover I also said that I will give you people who will be there to help you in your moment of need when you forget the things I say you will believe in the things I didn't say therefore henceforth the moment you hear those voices reply to them with what my word tells you
that I have said concerning you when you reply to those voices with my word you will overcome Them like a powerful Hammer those words seem to shatter the chains of depression that were holding me bound and I sense the Lord's peace over me hence in the same way I want you to know that you can also take these words for yourself today and believe that they are God's words to you the psalmist wrote in psalm 46:10 he says be still and know that I am God I will be exalted among the Nations I will be
exalted in the earth God has not done with you yet my friend as long as You are his child a believer in Jesus Christ you are always on his mind you are always before his eyes yes everything in your life may not seem perfect right now it is true that you may have many questions that seem unanswered and it looks like everything is just going from B bad to worse please know this just like the psalmist said God wants you to be still and hold on to the faith I have learned over the years that
God is closest to us at our darkest Moments when we don't feel him it is those moments when you feel most alone that he is closest think about it may be hard to believe but it is true the Bible says in Psalm 34:10 the Lord is close to the Brokenhearted and saves the those who are crushed in spirit imagine being told that in the middle of that heartbreak or disappointment God is closest you may begin to wonder how is he close to me and I still feel this pain how is he Close to me and
the pain is not going away believe me child of God everyone who has ever walked with God has faced great difficulties that push them hard until they came to the end of their abilities if you have ever been pressed so hard by any life situation even while trusting God then you are welcome to the club think about life-threatening issues scary situations family crisis and life frustrations all of them are common issues that many of God's people have Had to deal with for ages like the 12 disciples having Jesus on your boat does not mean the
storm will not rise against you when the master arises for you the storms will cease the Bible tells us that Jesus was in the boat with the disciples but while they sailed across the Sea of Galilee he took a nap to rest from all the day's work while he was resting the storm arose and made sailing difficult for the disciples and somehow Jesus Didn't wake up I want to believe that Jesus was intentional about this so that he could teach both them and us something about how he works you see they may have struggled with
the sea for a while and realized that they continued they would have drowned and one of them may have remembered the Lord was with them in the boat and they went to wake him up the Bible says while waking him up the disciples Cried Out Lord don't you care that we are dying in the storm Doesn't this sound like some of us sometimes I will come back to this shortly but the Bible says that Jesus got up and rebuked the wind in the sea and immediately everything became calm again the Raging Sea became calm and
quiet it blew the minds of the disciples all over again then he asked them where is your faith today God is still asking you and me the same question where is your faith you may be thinking about a mighty Faith but Jesus has told us that Even when you have a faith as Tiny as a mustard seed you can move the mountains in your life we struggle with our storms and difficulties like the disciples as long as we try to handle them ourselves while going through them the enemy will keep convincing us that we are
alone and God is not with us and the more we pay attention to this the more we forget that we are his dwelling place and he lives inside us the more we pay attention to those lies the more our Minds are far removed from the truth that the Lord is on our side and within us however if like the disciples you turn and surrender your difficulty to him and choose instead to find rest in his presence you will rise up and bring peace see his promise in Malachi 4:2 for an example but for you who
rever my name the son of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays and you will go out and Frolic like well-fed Calves are you feeling stuck with the Difficulty in your life right now stand in faith stand still the enemy wants you frantic with wary and unstableness but God wants you to believe faith is not about having the power to fix what's wrong in your life rather faith is trusting in God's ability to fix what is wrong and finding rest in God while you let him take over standing still means that you choose God's
peace over your fear standing still means that when everyone else is panicking over what is Or what will be you are choosing to believe in the one who has all the power it is believing that the one in you the one on your side is greater than the difficulty in your life such a stance of the faith is what brings the Lord before our Raging Sea the disciples stopped battling with the sea the moment Jesus got up although they were amazed at his great power they knew he could do this they had seen him heal
incurable diseases and raise the dead they had Seen him feed thousands with a small portion of food which he multiplied they knew he could do this God is with you my friend and if you are feeling alone and helpless consider this a reminder that you are not alone even if it is difficult do not lose your faith stand still in faith keep believing Don't Stop Believing what God has told you about your future hold on to it let the winds blow let things feel like they are about to shatter into pieces but don't you Stop
believing in God's intervention rather make up your mind like those three Hebrew boys that no matter the outcome you won't bow out of this fight and even if they get thrown into the Flames they still won't give in and compromise they made up their minds that they were willing to die trusting God and God showed up for them what happens when your life seems isolated from everyone else when it seems like whatever you do no matter how much you Try or how well-meaning your heart is you just seem to be too different unfit and sometimes
even unwanted this message is God's word to to you there is a big reason God is allowing you to go through isolation from the rest of the world you need to discover the beauty in being set apart lately I have been looking a lot at the Old Testament and the more I studied it the more I understood why the New Testament is not complete without the Old the Old Testament points us to the new and the New Testament fulfills everything the old revealed in a practical way I get to see that when God begins to
restore and heal his people he referenced the fact that they may have experienced isolation before Isaiah 6:15 is a good example although you have been Forsaken and hated with no one traveling through I will make you the Everlasting pride and the joy of all generations of course in this case in Isaiah the people of God had been isolated because of their Disobedience to God but now their isolation was changing because God was restoring them however we can see that somehow even in isolation God still watches over his people this must give us an idea that
although we do not encourage Believers to drive themselves into isolation because that may be dangerous to their faith in survival there exists a possibility that God himself can choose To separate you from everything around you to perfect you in areas you never imagined now there are different kinds of Separation there is a separation that is done by yourself under the influence of your personal desires and fleshly interests which isn't about God or his will Proverbs 18:1 gives us an idea about this it says he who willfully separates himself from God and man seeks his own
desire he quarrels against all sound wisdom there is vast difference Between when you isolate yourself and when God isolates you you see when the devil wants to destroy a Believer he first convinces the believer to separate thems from other believers the person will stop going to church fellowships and start avoiding contact with other believers and even when they meet other Christians they avoid giving anything away they don't want anyone to be part of their lives there may be many excuses for doing this on the surface but the Truth is that they are under an attack
an attack that is making them crave life outside the Faith Circle hence the Bible says in Ecclesiastes 4: 9-12 two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor if either of them falls down one can help the other up but pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up also if two lie down together they will keep warm but but how can one keep warm alone though one may be overpowered two Can defend themselves a court of three strands is not quickly broken and Hebrews 10:25 adds not
forsaking our meeting together as Believers for worship and instruction as is the habit of some but encouraging one another and all the more Faithfully as you see the day of Christ's return approaching now this does not have to do only with the physical Church Fellowship but also the general sense of commitment to God's Kingdom in relationships service and Devotion whatever does not draw you closer to God seeks to destroy your life whether it's an offense a hurt a job Fame an Open Door a relationship or anything else however when God separates you and it seems
like you are alone because of what he is doing in your life then you are in for a wonderful Adventure where your life is going to come out on the other side looking more beautiful you see while reading through the Old Testament and into the new I Learned that some of the greatest examples of men and women mightily used in their Generations were frequently set apart by God for himself before being revealed to the people to bless them one reason being set apart and isolated by God is something you should crave is because it will
help you see the world from a different perspective there are things you may never see or understand as long as you are running with the crowd as long as you stand within the Chaos of the crowd you're only going to be limited to what the crowd sees and feels but when you are apart from them you will see what they aren't seeing and feel what they cannot feel for example in order for God to make Abraham a blessing to the world to this day God had to separate him from all he'd ever known his home
childhood friends family tradition and even family relationships Genesis 12: 1-3 says the Lord has said to Abram go from your Country your people in your father's household to the land I will show you I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you I will make your name great and you will be a blessing I will bless those who bless you and whoever curses you I will curse and all peoples on Earth will be blessed through you Abraham was from a land of idol worshippers but God was going to not only deliver
him from that life but he was also going to give him a brand new Life and in order for this to happen he took him out from the environment he was used to sometimes your life may feel like it's not making any progress you check your relationship with God and everything seems fine you study your Bible pray and walk in obedience to the best of your knowledge but it still seems you are not fitting in like you wish you could this is a confirmation from God to you today God is still with you he hasn't
abandoned you he hasn't Gone on leave you're going through a strengthening process like gold going through the Refiner's Fire you are on your way to a greater Beauty than you've ever known Understanding God's big reason for isolating you will help you embrace it with trust in him without complaining Abraham was not the only person God separated from his family what about Jacob who at the time seemed to be running from his brother Esau but in Truth was running into God's plan for his life what about Moses who seemed to have lost his way and was
exiled from his esteemed position of Honor in Egypt how could someone fall from a high Prince to an ordinary Shepherd yet he was where God wanted him to be the years he spent as a Shepherd were God teaching him to become a faithful Shepherd to his people what about David Elijah even the Lord Jesus himself or the great Apostle Paul each of these people are perfect Examples given to us from the Bible so that we can see and understand the beauty of being separated for God you see being separated for God may seem like a
lonely road and it may Place many restrictions on you probably affecting your social life and relationship opportunities however its aim is to serve something deeper than anything this world can offer for example when Jesus was going to name his 12 disciples to whom he would entrust the ministry of The kingdom here was what he did Mark 3: 13-15 Jesus went up on a mountain side and called to him those he wanted and they came to him he appointed 12 that they might be with him and that he might send them out to preach and to
have authority to drive out demons please observed the progression first Jesus himself climbed up a mountain side he went outside of the norm and climbed higher then he called those he wanted and they came to him understand this as We Ponder those words for a moment when God calls you away from the crowd he doesn't call you to shame you hurt you or destroy you yes it might hurt to climb up the mountain side it may be a rough road maintaining the standards of his calling upon your life May cost you things when you look
at the end you will see and understand that his plans were for good and that it was better that those things were left behind you can see that he wasn't calling them to waste Their time but to make them into something special Apostles leaders men of authority hold on for a second but these were ordinary men fishermen zealots Tax Collectors liars and cheaters yet he was separating them to make them something better than they were isn't it amazing but all of these could only happen on the mountain side not among the crowd if they hadn't
accept to go up to him they would have remained the same the ground may be Comfortable my friend but you will never know and experience the beauty of the Mountaintop as long as you remain at the foot of the Hill these 20 ordinary men would become empowered to cast out devils and have authority over devils and demons Peter would grow so that his shadow would heal the sick and a brief sermon would convert thousands of souls in one event these are not results that human intelligence can produce they're simply The beauty of being set apart
and perfected by The God Who is able to make something out of nothing somebody out of nobody and today he is sending you these words embrace the set aart life you are not like everyone you have a destiny a calling and the life that is different but designed for the glory of God it may not be the most comfortable life but if God is behind it it will become the most beautiful commit yourself and endure whatever process he may be taking you Through habits will break fears will be starved and your true inner treasure will
manifest why because God isolated you to purge and beautify your life God has the final say over your life you don't own yourself no one else has the power to declare your conclusion yet regardless of where you are right now until God says it's over it isn't you need to know that God's hand is over your life and he's in control it's not over until God says it Is one of the greatest opponents you'll face in life is your fear of not meeting the expectations set for you in the effort to satisfy everyone's expectations many
people will lose themselves forgetting who they are or what they once stood for the need to make everyone else proud has led to more broken people than fulfilled ones why many of us are taught to believe that we are who everyone else sees us to be we are taught to believe that all you Possess is the measure of your worth but Jesus taught otherwise Luke 12:15 then he said to them watch out be on your guard against all kinds of greed life does not consist in an abundance of possessions what is man what is his
Destiny how do you measure his worth when God made Adam God blessed him to be fruitful multiply replenish the Earth and have dominion over all living things on earth mankind was made as God's representative on Earth mankind was made an authority on Earth after God the only author authority over mankind was God and God made them aware of that how does this apply to you today well you can see that from the very beginning God's intention was clear you were created to demonstrate fruitfulness Dominion productivity and life people's lives were meant to be Miracles every
day we were created to create recreate and maximize all God's Creation to its fullest potential even when mankind Fell From Grace God never gave up on Humanity he continued to put everything in place to make sure mankind is able to take their place in God's ultimate agenda to be his extension on Earth demonstrating his glory Until the End King David observed God's passion for Humanity when they were all Sinners and kept displeasing him and he said Psalm 8 3:8 when I consider your Heavens the Work of your finger the moon and the stars which you
have set in place what is mankind that you are mindful of them human beings that you care for them you have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with Glory and Honor you made them rulers over the works of your hands you put everything under their feet all flocks and herds and animals of the wild the birds in the sky the fish in the sea all that swim the paths of the Sees you see God is passionate about humans in spite of their flaws and the states of their hearts he knows
at the end of the day that they are the way they are because of their humanity and Mankind's Fall From Grace God knows that through his passionate pursuit of mankind he provides a way for mankind to be better and be restored to who God designed them to be now when Jesus came he paved a way for us to get back into God's agenda it Doesn't matter where you've been what you've been through or what you have or don't have if you Embrace Jesus and surrender your life to him in faith he will take control when
God is in control of your life everything will begin to come into perspective you will then understand what Jesus meant when he said that a person's life doesn't consist in an abundance of possessions you may gather as many possessions as you like and think you'll find your worth in them But you'd be surprised that you'll still feel out of place why because the most important piece is missing your life isn't handed over to the one who matters you see there's something about a life in God's control please note this that God's in control doesn't mean
there won't be a storm you may lose the job it doesn't mean God's not in control that loved one whom you've been praying for May pass on to be with Jesus It does not mean that God's not in control you may pray and fast to recover from an illness but you still don't but whether things are or aren't working is not an indicator if God is or isn't in control God's Dominion is first established in your heart and therein lies the element of the Assurance of Faith this assurance is that no matter what does or
doesn't happen there is a throne for God in my heart and that Throne is occupied by its rightful owner Things may not go as I want things may not be as I want right now but with him I know we're headed somewhere good do you realize that many children of God have more confidence in their pilot or driver than in God they sleep on the plane or stare at their phone in the car but they trust that they'll get to their destination they don't stop after every Mile and ask the driver where they're going they
don't pause to ask him if He's sure he can take him there they just believe that he can take them where they need to be even when they move from one house to another they hire movers and leave them to handle their possessions without worrying whether they'd Rob them or lose their property we all demonstrate different kinds of Faith every day in different engagements however when it comes to God we want to see where he's taken us and how we'll get there the fear of failure Keeps many of us from waiting faithfully to see God
act in our Our Lives the reminder that God's in control is more than an assurance to keep you going it's a reminder to stay within the borders of his leadership follow him and not yourself now you may be listening to this message and think but I haven't reached my full potential yet everything I tried is yet to pay off my efforts keep meeting a brick wall I thought that by now I'd be married I'd have kids I'd Have my own home or my own company you may feel like your time has passed you may feel
like it's all over the devil may tell you that you're not enough or it's over for you because according to your understanding you may never have the opportunity again but remember what I said earlier you were created to be something God's representation on Earth fruitful and increasing you can put expectations on yourself people may put expectations on You but only one expectation matters and every other expectation must be under it it's the agenda and expectation of God for you when you're safe within the boundary of God's agenda for you you can safely say that he's
in control of your life at that point no matter what happens to you you have a strong confidence and assurance that it'll turn out well Romans 8:18 boldly affirms this by saying saying I consider that our present sufferings are not worth Comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us what you're facing today is not a representation of your destination it's a turn in the road a bump a phase it isn't the end one day you're going to look back and testify to God's faithfulness where you are right now is the least place you
can be it may not be as flashy as you dreamt it would be it may not even be like you saw are like God said but make sure you are within the borders of his Dominion how Through faith in a relationship with him that is the place of safety peace and rest it may not be the absence of trouble and chaos but it will be the presence of Peace in spite of the chaos it will be the presence of Hope and hopelessness and quietness in the middle of the storm later in verse 28 of Romans
8 the Bible adds and we know with great confidence that God who is deeply concerned about us causes all things to Work together as a plan for good for those who love God to those who are called according to his plan and purpose if God is in control of your life his hand will rest on all your Affairs he will guide you teach you comfort you and strengthen you where and when you need it it will be easier to be led when you can obey it'll be easier to obey when you've surrendered hence the question
is not will God confirm what he says in my Life rather it is have I given him control over my life so that he has the final word when God's in control of your life he will have the final say not what people say not how you feel not what your circumstances say but what he say say will happen if he has said anything about your life stand firm in IT stand strong in your faith let him lead you make sure he's in control of your life as long as he's in control nothing in Your
life will fall to pieces he will keep you and you will end in blessing and rest let these words in First Peter 510 strengthen your assurance and God's power over your life after you have suffered a little while the God of all Grace who imparts his Blessing and favor who called you to his own eternal glory in Christ will himself complete confirm strengthen and establish you making you what you ought To be Rejoice because you have the way maker with you everything will be fine because your heavenly father has the final say and until he
says it's over your life is not over yet you need to start trusting God to turn things around in your life or else you might find yourself in a NeverEnding cycle looking for Solutions some people would rather trust in themselves or in other people than in God over the years we've developed a strong confidence in ourselves that has pushed us further and further away from faith in God technology and scientific discoveries have played a large role in making this happen these things are good and knowledge in itself has saved many people however the purpose of
knowledge and advancement in technology was not to push us away from God or for us to doubt his credibility Or existence we are supposed to observe human advancement through the various ages as a manifestation of God's sovereignty re sealed through these unfolding Mysteries things we never believe existed in nature have been discovered cures for diseases we never knew of have been discovered new places in space new species of animals and plants and newer inventions have been Discovered all of them were meant to point us in the direction of the Sovereign Creator who placed them there
to be uncovered by us and not for us to think of ourselves as our own God David looked at the night sky as he must have done countless times in the Sheep fields and said in Psalms 8 1:3 Lord our Lord How Majestic is your name in all the Earth you have set your glory in the heavens through the praise of children and infants you have Established a stronghold against your enemies to silence the Foe and the Avenger when I consider your Heavens the work of your fingers the moon and the Stars which you have
set in place then he adds interestingly in the next verse Psalm 84 to8 what is mankind that you are mindful of them human beings that you care for them you've made them a little lower than the angels and Crown them with Glory and Honor you made them rulers Over the works of your hands you put everything under their feet all flocks and herds and the animals of the Wild the birds in the sky and the fish in the sea all that swim the paths of the Seas if you behold the wondrous beauty of the night
sky on a dark night you will understand and feel the smallness that David alluded to in those verses we are so infinitesimal compared to the vastness of God's creation how can he even be bothered to know about or care For a mere human being the majesty and wonder of God is that as great as he is he does care about us his majesty is in the greatness of creation on Earth and extending to the farthest heavens and yet he wants to know us and include us in his plan the glory of God's infinite creation is
seen in his particular care for lowly man how do you think God feels after doing all he does for us only to find That we trust his creation more than him our God is vast great in the almighty all things both the unknown and the known are beneath him and in his greatness he wants you and I to come under the shadow of his sovereignty and experience the Splendor of his glory we may complain as much as we want about how God doesn't show up when we want him to or question if he truly exists
why bad things happen yet if we do not start trusting God to turn things Around in our lives we'll keep struggling to no avail I recently listened to a very interesting story on social media a Christian man was at a barber shop the barber kept raining about how there was no God and questioning if he did exist why was there suffering the Christian Man didn't answer he just kept quiet until the barber was done he paid for his haircut and as he was stepping out of the barber shop he saw a homeless man Who appeared
very hairy and uncamp walking by the barber noticed the man too then the Christian man said out loud Barbers do not exist the barber was shocked to hear that the Christian Man repeated it again this time he said it louder the barber quickly replied that's not true I'm here to this the Christian Man replied if Barbers exist why are there people like this hairy man the barber said that's what happens when they don't come to me or another Barber the Christian man then said that's your answer you can't blame God for things that happen to
people when they don't come to or trust him most of the wars famine and pain in the world exist because many people have not come to God to save them because many are not touched By God's salvation their lives may affect others who in turn become victims of wickedness many people have been broken and experienced failures afflictions and destruction not Because God wasn't there but because they didn't seek the Lord for help God wants you to start trusting him I already shared with you why you should trust him he's Sovereign he's Almighty he has all
it takes to turn things around in your life he has the strength and power to do it and nothing is impossible for him he created all things and they're under his sovereignty another reason you should trust God is that he's willing to turn Things around in your life once upon a time a blind man met Jesus and said Lord if you will please make me whole let me receive my sight to this Jesus replied I am willing receive your sight the Bible tells us that God anointed Jesus to go about doing good and healing all
oppressed by the devil God would not be healing people if he wasn't able to do so or if he didn't want to heal anyone But he's both able and willing to do much more than what we ask Ephesians 3:20 now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine according to his power that is at work within us when you need someone to help you solve a problem you want someone who's both able and willing to do what you need someone may be able but if they're unwilling you won't
get anything from them perhaps they may be willing but They lack the ability to do anything for you there's nothing you can do about that either but glory to God he has the ability and he's willing to help all who trust and come to him Hebrews 7:25 therefore he's able to save completely those who come to God through him because he always lives to intercede for them one more reason why you should start trusting God to turn things around in your life is because it's a greater risk to trust man or yourself than it is
To trust God yes it takes courage to trust God especially when all odds are stacked against you however it is an even greater risk to put your confidence in man the Bible says in Jeremiah 175 to8 this is what the Lord says cursed is the one who trusts in man who draws strength from mere flesh and whose heart turn turns away from the Lord that person will be like a bush in the wastelands they will not see Prosperity when it comes they will dwell In the parched places of the desert in a salt land where
no one lives but blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord whose confidence is in him they will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream it does not fear when the heat comes its leaves are always green it has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit what benefit awaits you in the Lord when you start trusting him if only we could dare to trust the Lord and put Our confidence in him trust not in our Earthly connections or material possessions
but in the power and sovereignty of our God maybe you want to give God a chance to reveal himself to you but don't know how and you're asking how do I start trusting God to do this the first thing is to believe that God can and is willing to turn things around for you as I've shared you know by now that more than anything he wants you to do just that trusting God Means that you believe he can handle whatever you give him better than anyone else trusting God means you step aside and let God
take over your fight secondly commit the situation into his hands how do you do this through prayer prayer turns things around prayer changes things and changes you through prayer you're telling God that you're helpless without him through prayer You're declaring your dependence on him when you cast your needs on God through prayer you're declaring that you trust him to turn things around thirdly have patient Faith most people don't have a problem believing or praying they're just not good at waiting in faith they want things to change now however with God you must know how to
trust him to turn things around in his own time and not in your time the Bible says that you're to Emulate and follow the examples of those who inherited the promises of God through faith and patience Faith claims the blessings and testimonies and patience waits for them to come into fruition here's where you need to trust the Holy Spirit to strengthen you because the enemy will put you under pressure your faith will come under attack but if you hang on long enough you will overcome and experience a Change of story this is how you trust
God my friend if you do this you can be sure that things will turn around for you and you will never remain the same someone once said you cannot have a positive life and a negative mind negative thinking takes your life out of control and changes your life negatively in one of our previous videos I shared how the Lord delivered me from an attack on my mind I was being attacked with a barrage of negative Thinking that was causing serious depression this depression caused me to be angry at the world and those who genuinely cared
about me when the Holy Spirit intervened I knew I'd been believing a lie if you do not overcome negative thinking it will change your life it will turn you into what you're not until you can't remember who you used to be negative thoughts result in problems such as anxiety depression stress and Low self-esteem what are negative thoughts and what is negative thinking negative thoughts include negative or impure beliefs that you might have about yourself about your situation about life and about other people negative thinking can affect your mood and emotional stability it can even be
involved in certain mental health conditions in fact negative thinking will open the door for the devil in your Life negative thinking involves thinking thoughts like I'll never be good enough they must think I'm stupid for saying that that situation is destined to turn out badly I'm all alone and no one cares about me and she says she cares but I know that deep down she just wants to get something from me you need to know as a child of God that one place the enemy attacks every human being is the Mind before he gains access
to corrupt Or destroy anyone's Spirit he first attacks their mind if he can attack and beat you in your mind he will crush your spirit this is why the Bible says that you must protect your heart with all diligence Proverbs 4:23 above all else guard your heart for everything you do flows from it take note of those words everything you do flows from it another translation says out of it are the issues of Life your life's issues are connected to the kind Of information you accommodate in your mind for some of us negative thinking involves
jumping to conclusions about others or making negative assumptions about how events will turn out and then catastrophizing about the outcomes imagine concluding that your project is about to fail before even finishing it believe me you're setting yourself up for failure in the long run remember everything you do flows from what enters your heart perhaps you have a problem With overgeneralization this means that you use your ideas or perceptions from one experience as your only reference to deal with other future experiences this will limit all your future experiences as you never go beyond on what you
already experienced Joyce Meyer in her book The Battlefield of the Mind said our past may explain why we're suffering but we must not use it as an excuse to stay in Bondage yes something negative happened to you in the past you don't have to use that to allow it to Define your future and identity your negative thinking could be self-d thoughts lustful thoughts or bitter and unforgiving thoughts about others like I said before when the devil wins you over in your mind he defeats you in your life but if by the power of God you
overcome the weapon of negative thinking God can change your life and give you The victory over the enemy the Bible tells us that we're in a battle this isn't with human beings or physical things for that matter but with anything that exalts itself against God 2 Corinthians 104:5 the weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world on the contrary they have divine power to demolish strongholds we demolish arguments in every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God and we take Captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ what
does this mean well sometimes a negative thought may not appear bad in itself but it's still unhealthy for example say someone offended you and you were right and they were wrong if you do not overcome the series of negative thinking that will follow each time you think about them or what they did to you you will later discover that you've become a prisoner To the Past unable to move forward or Prosper because of the negative feelings you are holding on to this is what the Bible calls strongholds each time you give in to negative thinking
you give the enemy a building block in your life the more negativity surrounding your thinking patterns the more bricks you give the enemy to erect a structure in your mind where demons can come and go as they please this is why whomever has given so Much time to negative thinking has more and more difficulty with those things they think about the most for example a person who entertains lustful thoughts soon becomes addicted to those things they lust after so much that they cannot help themselves even if they hate doing this the same thing happens with
anxiety fear worry and low self- esteem but the Bible gives us a way to overcome negative thinking we have the power to make our thoughts obey Christ here are Some ways to overcome negative thinking one pray prayer is an invaluable tool for overcoming negative thinking and asking God to change your life prayer has the power to change your life Prayer Changes Things never underestimate the power of prayer my friend during the time you spend in prayer you give your mind the opportunity to exercise spiritual skills a prayerful believer is more spiritually conscious because their mind
is learning More and more to work with the spirit when there's Unity between your spirit and your mind your life will change also the more you pray the more you keep negative thinking away from you how because when you pray more about the things you normally think negatively about it changes how you see them through faith in God's ability to make things better you'll think more positively about the situation and people in your life than you would on Your own when negative thoughts come to your mind prayer is one of the best weapons to use
against them that's why the Bible asks us to cast down every imagination and every High thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God two read and meditate on God's word spending time with the word of God is crucial for spiritual growth and transformation I've always said that we all come to God as raw materials his Word is the tool he uses in transforming us from raw people to finished better people who shine as light when you became a child of God your spirit was saved not your mind however God tells us that we have
to translate that transformation from our spirit to our physical experience and for that to happen our minds must be renewed Romans 12:2 do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is his good pleasing and perfect will and it further adds in Philippians 4:8 finally brothers and sisters whatever is true whatever is Noble whatever is right whatever is pure whatever ever is lovely whatever is admirable if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things
these are all spiritual and godly things as you study and Ponder on the Truth of God's word the Holy Spirit transfers these truths to your mind as true right Noble pure lovely admirable excellent and praiseworthy thoughts and when the mind is touched with this transformation it learns to let go of the negativity it was used to and begins to embrace the newer possibilities in Christ three make Faith confessions of God's word what is a faith confession a faith confession is when You speak what God's word says about you instead of what your mind or circumstances
say remember that the Bible says faith comes by hearing the word of God this doesn't just include what other people say to you but also Al what you hear yourself saying to yourself your faith grows and your mind is transformed when you keep speaking God's word over your life yourself you can record yourself speaking the word of God over your life And then stand in front of a mirror point to yourself and listen to the same things over and over again doing this constantly will fill your heart with light in such a way that negativity
will find it harder to leak in and even when it does there will be answers inside of you because you're now more used to the word than to the negativity four let go of the past or anything that fills your mind with negativity letting go of the past or Anything that fills you with negative thinking is another way to let God transform your life many of us are stuck and unable to receive God's transforming power because we're still clinging to the Past Experiences or other negativities surrounding Our Lives transformation will begin in your life the
day you make up your mind to replace the negative thoughts with newer thoughts of God in your life instead of holding on to Negativity surround yourself with people and things that feed your mind and heart with positivity in the truth of God's word your Association and environment will either host God's presence or the devil's God's using this message to invite you to a transformed life all you need to do is open yourself to his work by following these four steps I just shared with you as you follow them you will overcome the negative thoughts in
your life and give God the opportunity To bring great transformation into your life such that you'll not be able to connect who you were with who you are now how do you feel when you look at yourself are you where you'd love to be do you think that your life needs to turn around and that you need God to step in to make that happen God wants you to know that you can have a turnaround in your life and this is why he is allowing you to hear this message today as you pay attention to
these Words see them as God your heavenly father speaking directly into your heart and shining his light on the path that will take you to your desired outcome God told the children of Israel in Isaiah 66:8 who is who has ever heard of such things who has ever seen things like this can a country be born in a day or a nation be brought forth in a moment yet no sooner is Zion in labor than she gives birth to her Children God wanted them to know that what he was promising them was not impossible he
was telling them that even though it was impossible to happen from the human standpoint it was possible with him maybe you are looking at yourself and thinking the same thing maybe you have concluded that nothing good is ever going to come out of your life listen that you have struggled with one issue or another in your life for so long that you can't even remember what It feels like to be without it is not a proof that you cannot be free you look at others and hear them talking about how God intervened how he delivered
how he provided and so on and you feel like yours may never come or we can talk about some life condition which you have never heard of or seen anyone come out of it no matter what the situation looks like for you you can experience a turnaround in your own life and become a Living testament to the goodness of God God loves you too much to abandon you in your situation and the fact that you are hearing these words today means that he has you in mind and wants to remind you that he is working
for you and not against you this message will open your eyes to see that the secret to turning your life around is nowhere else apart from God the psalmist referred to him as The Rock and salvation salvation with God is all-encompassing this means that when God Saves or steps into to save his work in a person's life reaches every corner of their being God does not only come to heal your sickness and leave you in sin he doesn't come to save you from sin and leave you in sickness he doesn't save you heal you and
leave you under the curse of failure and loss no the Salvation that God offers touches every part of your life until you are complete it begins with your spirit but does not end there it continues to insist Breaking down opposing walls until you enter into the fullness of your inheritance in his son Jesus both in this world and Hereafter Philippians 1:6 says being confident of this that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus this is the secret to turning your life around it
is not in turning to a friend a family member or any human being at all this does not downplay the usefulness of personal relationship with People whom God may use to minister to you however it means that you should act like David did in Psalms 121: 1-2 I lift up my eyes to the mountains where does my help come from my help comes from the Lord the maker of heaven and Earth it means that you are saying my help May flow through people but my help is from God when I turn to him I have
have all I need then as you turn to God he will shine his light on you to see other things you need to do in order to turn Your life around Psalms 34: 5-6 says those who look to him are radiant their faces are never covered with shame this poor man called and the Lord heard him he saved him out of all of his troubles the truth is that in order for you to successfully turn your life around you must work together with God the secret to turning your life around lies in God and in
you playing your part just as God plays his part this is the part that seems difficult it is the part the enemy Does not want you to do and definitely does not want you to agree with God's methods for example consider what God says the power of Joy can do in your life do you realize that the enemy also knows this and that is why he tries to overwhelm your soul with anxiety fear worry guilt and everything else that can make Joy flow inside of you to heal and transform your life this is not the
only area he attacks he will attack your mind your faith your convictions and even Your emotions and motivations can you imagine a Christian without their conviction what will be left of them can you imagine a Christian who has lost their faith they won't care to pray anymore they won't listen to anything you have to say why because the thing that should serve as a bridge between them and the realities of God has been severed I pray that today whatever the enemy has crushed in your life to keep you in defeat and with less than the
Turnaround you deserve will be revived again in Jesus's name Beloved please understand that your situation is not Beyond or greater than God in Jeremiah 32:27 it says God himself declared I am the Lord the God of all mankind is anything too hard for me all through history and throughout scripture we see how God has moved and done seemingly impossible things to confirm that there is nothing he cannot do he saved Noah and his family from the flood that wiped Out everyone else on Earth he gave Abraham and Sarah a son in their old age he
parted the Red Sea for the entire nation of Israel to pass through on dry land he empowered Samson with superhuman strength he used 300 men of Gideon's Army to conquer thousands of enemy troops who had come out against his people he used a single slingshot from Young David to take down the mighty Giant Goliath the list could go on what about Hannah the mother of the prophet Samuel she couldn't have a child for her husband and was always weeping and crying out to God she always felt disappointed with herself in her counterpart panina who had
children was always mocking her about her problem maybe you also have people in your life mocking you right now Hannah was there too but but then she turned to the Lord at Shiloh and prayed from her heart and God changed her story and turned her Life around there is nothing God cannot do my friend if he hasn't done anything yet and you are sure you are doing everything his word says to do then it's not yet time for it to be done at the right time God always performs what he says that brings me to
the next thing I want you to know God is faithful to his word it is true that nothing is impossible for God to do if God says he will do something you can be sure that no matter how long it takes he will do It Isaiah 55: 10- 11 says for as the rain comes down and the snow from heaven and do not return there but water the Earth and make it bring forth in Bud that it may give seed to the swer and bread to the eater so shall my word be that goes forth
from my mouth it shall not return to me void and it shall accomplish what I please and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it God always means what he says and says what he means he does not play around With his promises you can take him by his word stop lying around waiting randomly rather stand on God's word and trust it to comfort you check areas of your life where you are not obeying the Bible and start walking in obedience by asking God for Grace if the word says to work then
work if it says to be quiet then be quiet if it says to give or take do exactly that and not something else when you do this you are taking responsibility and God will take his own Responsibility to bless you for walking according to what he says a lazy negligent or outright disobedient person cannot turn their life around yes your feelings are valid yes your situation isn't a lie but you must not distrust God by how you feel or by how great your dilemma is you must take him by his word this is how you
grow your faith this is how you build your confidence in him take God by his word and continue to speak to him in prayer that's right Prayer Changes Things nothing can override the power of prayer I once heard a quote that I love so much it says if there is a man to pray then there is a God to answer this is very true rather than Panic the Bible says you should pray at all times rather than be anxious about what you have or where you are at at this moment the word of God says
you should pour out your heart in prayer to God Peter wrote casting all your cares on him because he cares for You Paul wrote don't be anxious about anything but by prayer and intercession thankfully make your requests known to God complaining or worrying will never turn your life around for the better rather it will make things worse imagine adding to your financial problems by developing a heart problem because you are worrying too much about finances imagine adding to your family problems by following the counsel of a Godless individual who leads you into trouble With the
law however when you pray you exchange your worries with God's peace When you pray you exchange your impression of your problems with the picture of God's future for you you see the more you talk about or focus on your present circumstances the less you will see God's ability to change it however if you will turn to him you will begin to notice how your present situation pales in comparison to the greatness of God and the greatness of his purpose for Your life as you pray make sure to stay thankful through the spirit of Thanksgiving you
escape the Trap of depression and frustration this way you can receive the joy of the Holy Spirit which is an inheritance of the Kingdom joy and thanksgiv will always go handin hand they Empower you so much that although it seems that nothing is changing you are glowing with God's Supernatural anointing through joy and Thanksgiving you are able to tap into The grace of God to strengthen others in the very same areas you also need God they make you a testimony even before your Miracle arrives in other words joy and Thanksgiving are miracles in themselves because
they influence you to walk talk and act like your Miracle has come long before it does this my friend is Faith and Jesus says that for anyone with faith even as little as a mustard seed nothing will be impossible it's time for you to rise up my friend take Your place with God join hands with him and let his power begin to turn things around in your life worrying is one of the biggest deceptions in this life it is a burden we willingly take upon ourselves as a result of disturbing thoughts over issues that sometimes
have nothing to do with us or issues we honestly have no power to do anything about worry often Works hand inand with fear and anxiety we worry about almost everything bills Finances the economy government policies politics family members relationships School exams or jobs we even worry about the past and the future Jesus Took time in Matthew 6 and began to teach his followers including people like you and me who will put our faith in him years later you see God is aware of the issues that can trigger worry in your heart he does not want
you ignoring them acting in denial or being irresponsible about anything in fact the Bible does encourage us to be responsible at our duties and provide Solutions however worry and planning to produce Solutions are two different things one gives you something to focus on a dream to pursue and a goal to reach the other robs you of peace and then causes you to be afraid and panic without really coming up with any helpful solution this instead leads to more frustration and depression for example Daniel and his three friends shedrach meak and abedo were listed among the
counsellors and advisers who King Nebuchadnezzar wanted to execute at one point in time this was not because they did anything wrong but because after inquiring from the other advisers and magicians none could tell him his dream nor its interpretation when Daniel learned about the king's decree to execute them all along with the other advisers he asked The king for a little more time when I was studying this I realized two things one Daniel had a choice to either Panic about their current predicament how their lives were about to be ended or to seek a solution
of course he chose the latter secondly people who know God and are intimate with him don't panic over issues no matter how serious they appear to be David exemplified this at the battlefield when others were too afraid To confront Goliath 1st Samuel 17:32 says David said to Saul let no one loose heart on account of this Philistine your servant will go and fight him Daniel and his friends rather than go inside and think of a way to run for dear life or whale over the king's decree shut themselves indoors and sought God for the solution
to the current problem and guess what God answered Daniel 2: 17-19 says and Daniel returned to his house and Explained the matter to his friends haniah michiel and Azariah he urged them to plead for Mercy from the god of Heaven concerning this mystery so that he and his friends might not be executed with the rest of the wise men of Babylon during the night the mystery was revealed to Daniel in a vision then Daniel praised the god of Heaven they were a source of inspiration to one another let us seek the Lord over this matter
by ourselves we can't do anything About some issues but we should turn to the only one who can they did and the rest was history for their sakes the rest of the advisers were spared from from the king's blade do you know that worry has killed more people than the issues they panicked about remember that I told you that worry and fear go hand in hand also worry is not from God and if it is not from above then it definitely comes from the devil if it doesn't come from above then it is a Problem
why because the Bible says that every good and perfect gift comes from above from the father hence if it doesn't come from the father father it is not good or perfect I know that you are dealing with an issue in your life right now as I prepare this message even I have my own issues before me however one thing I do and I encourage you to do as you listen to this message is to honestly tell yourself the truth about your worrying that it does not solve Your problem it only robs you of your peace
your joy and even your reason to live an individual can get drawn to alcoholism because of worry a mother can get very sick with high blood pressure over a wayward child as painful as all of these things can be it is sad that in admitting concern for a problem you successfully add to it now the mother does not only have the wayward child to deal with anymore her health has also been compromised so instead of one Battle she has succeeded in giving the enemy another opportunity to fight her beloved do not give the room in
your life by entertaining his suggestions to walk in worry don't let your heart fail you God cares about your today and your tomorrow and if you trust him with it he will cover it for you Jesus said in Matthew chapter 6: 25-34 therefore I tell you do not worry about your life what you will eat or drink or about your body what you will Wear is not life more than food and the body more than clothes look at the birds of the air they do not sew or reap or store away in Barns and yet
your heavenly father feeds them are you not much more valuable than they can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life and why do you worry about clothes see how the flowers of the field grow they do not labor or spin yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his Splendor was dressed like one of These if that is how God clothes the grass of the field which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire will he not much more clothe you you of little faith so
do not worry saying what shall we eat or what shall we drink or what shall we wear for the pagans run after all these things and your heavenly father knows that you need them but seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these things will be given to you as well therefore do not worry about Tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about itself each day has enough trouble of its own Jesus covered everything on worry In this passage so whether you are worrying about your rent being due your school fees or children's school fees being
overdue your fridge being empty of groceries your irresponsible or Unfaithful spouse naughty or Wayward kids and so on God admits that these are Troubles of this life but that you Should not allow worrying about them to become a characteristic of who you are there isn't anyone who will be awarded the most worried person you know why even though the world may tell you that it is okay to worry they also know that worry is not a value but a burden imagine worrying that the sun rose a little later than usual today imagine worrying over how
the clouds moved the truth is whether you worry or not you do not have the power to do anything about Any of these things but you have power over yourself and what you choose to ponder your worries won't pay the bills but God's provision can your worry may not be able to heal sickness and disease but God's power called upon in prayer can even raise the dead your worry can go into the future and correct things on your behalf but the spirit of the Lord can Isaiah 45:2 I will go before you and make the
Crooked places straight I will break in Pieces the gates of bronze and cut the bars of iron have you seen how security details guard their employer they are already out of the car before he or she steps down they are already inside and surveying a building before their employer gets there they have already met with and searched any stranger before he gets to him or her why because their employer is their job as long as he or she is alive they get to have Their jobs another day it is their duty to keep him or
her alive and they take it seriously both for their wallets and for their credibility as capable protectors these guys may not truly care but they take their job seriously although they know they can also get caught in the line of an attack they move anyway how much more does God say that to yourself again how much more does my God he loves and cares about you so much that he promises to go Ahead into the future for your sake and make the way straight for your feet if God has gone ahead of you what does
worrying about what is ahead tell him it means you don't trust that he has dealt with what's ahead worry is a property of doubt you cannot claim to have faith and be worried at the same time you have to make a choice do I choose to keep worrying or do I choose to take God at his word what happens to those who take God at his word and take steps of faith Into their future they return with testimonies when God tells you to go and he will take care of things stop worrying about it because
it's already done remember that past and present are always before him the future is not hidden from his gaze yes he has his timing but he is never late because before you get there he is already there waiting for you it is time for you to make the decision to replace your worry with faith it is time to say instead of Panicking I'm going to praise God and remind myself of his faithfulness your heavenly father cares deeply about you and what your tomorrow holds he wants you to cast those cares on him because of his
care for you whatever you entrust to him like Daniel and his friends he takes care of it and gives you the solution you need to Break Forth into testimonies what will you do today dear believer will you continue to wallow in self-pity worry fear and restlessness or Will you rise up and say I can't be worrying alongside God let him take care of my issues like David I trust him to perfect what concerns me I choose his peace and rest in his love now and forever many years ago God asked me to read through and
study the life of Abraham as recorded in the Book of Genesis at the time I didn't know what God wanted me to see from there in time among many things he would be revealing to me the secret of living a life where God has the lead Abraham's life is a great example and one worthy of emulation of the reality that if you let God lead your life everything will fall into their rightful place for your life I want you to mark this date as the end of having everything out of place in your life your
relationship mental health Faith convictions of who you are or of what to believe in anymore career and so on make up your mind that you are about to learn Something that will help you seek God and have him lead you into your perfect destiny listen dear believer where you are right now is the least place you can ever be in life you may be sitting there right now listening to me and thinking oh I think I have it all figured out all by myself but deep down I hope you know and agree that you can
only convince yourself about a lie for a while soon the truth always wins the world today is appr proof that many people are living a Lie we have been convinced to lie to ourselves about almost everything including even our biology identity and sadly so you need however to know this day that God wants you with him he wants to help you become all you are meant to be outside him no matter the heights of life you may climb you can't escape the loneliness and emptiness that awaits you there you may be struggling to hold everything
in your life together right now trying to maintain a status quo While fighting your secret battles struggling to create a future of peace and rest for yourself and those you care about confused about what to do with yourself especially when it seems everyone else around you knows what they are doing except you I bring you good news if you let God lead you everything else in your life will fall into place the life of Abraham as I said earlier is a perfect example Abraham was like you and I he hailed from a nation of idol
Worshippers he wasn't a poor man he had servants and some amount of riches but both him his father siblings and their families were traveling from one land to another seeking their place in the world Genesis 11: 27-32 says this is the account of Tara's family line terara became the father of Abram nahor and Haron and Haron became the father of lot while his father Tara was still alive Heron died in ER of the calans in the land of his birth Abraham and nahor both Married man of Abram's wife was Sarah and the name of nahor's
wife was milka she was the daughter of of Heron the father of both Mila and Isa now Sarah was childless because she was not able to conceive terara took his son Abram his grandson loton of Haron and his daughter-in-law Sarah the wife of his son Abram and together they sh out from ER of the calans to go to Canaan but when they came to Heron they settled there terara lived 205 years and he died In Heron Tara Abraham's father was like a man who lived in eventful life his sons may have watched him move up
and down the countryside simply surviving and not living for anything significant if not for the encounter with God at 75 75 years old that is Abraham was probably going to just live life the way his father did but thank God he showed up for Abraham this would sound like many of us today we are trying out different things trying to find your Place in the world this is a dangerous way to live you know why many people never survive it though it is not a conversation most advocates for finding yourself want to have but it
is the truth some people have ended up in jail in Long histories of failed marriages Financial bankruptcy difficult addictions and other terrible places in life because we have been taught to experiment with our lives while ignoring the laid down principles for living Beloved you have not truly lived or experienced true living in your life yet to enter alignment with God's master plan for you you could live a 100 years build a million houses but you will one day look back at the end and call it all vanity an endless acquisition of nothing Jesus said in
Luke 12:15 then he said to them watch out be on your guard against all kinds of greed life does not consist in an abundance of possessions one of the things God told Me as I studied the life of the patriarch of Faith Abraham was that God must lead you if you must succeed in this life's journey because of Abraham's life I began to see Life as a journey just like his was because of Abraham I began to see life based on how much I lived for a Divine cause then how much wealth I accumulated I
began to see wealth as additional blessings from God and not the definition of my Essence as a creation of his intent you see as Abraham journeyed from one city to the other there was a longing in his Earth for a god greater and different from the idols he had been raised to know in his home country of ER or the calans his father and brother had died during this time of moving here and there but his heartfelt longing caught God's attention and the Bible tells us of God's first appearance to him Genesis 12:1 says the
Lord had said to Abram go from your country your people and your father's Household to the land I will show you take note that though Abraham was traveling from one place to another it would seem that that in reality he was still within the borders of his culture background family and everything pertaining to what he was trying to escape have you ever wondered how most kids end up like the parent they never wanted to look like a son who watches his father get drunk and beats his mother will internalize that he might Hate his father
for it but raising his hand to strike a woman would register itself somewhere in his mind he may vow never to do it but it'll take more than just sheer desire to keep him from hitting someone who gets on his nerves one day naturally if he does not learn to control himself and keep his temper in check one day a lady would push him to the wall and he may find himself doing exactly what his father did to his mother this may not be true about Everyone but it is true for most Abraham had left
ER of the calans but according to God statement it is possible that Beyond physical geography Abraham was spiritually still in the land of ER in his family home carrying out his family traditions so in order for God to begin to perfect the things that concerned him the first thing he told him was come out from this cycle take this as God's word to you today regarding your life or next decision are You taking that decision because it is what God wants you to do or are you about to move because it's what you have been
used to are you nurturing your current lifestyle because it is God's counsel and it pleases him or it reflects the passions of a person who honestly want to be heard loved understood and find their place in this world until you tell yourself the truth that the vacuum in your heart can only be filled by God God cannot do so much For you why because unlike Abraham there isn't any space for him to show up for you yet Romans 8:14 tells us for those who are led by the spirit of God are the children of God
this is one of the signs of a Believer it is a proof of God's involvement in your life it is proof that you have subjected your life to him to do as he pleases this is not an easy thing to do by the human will or senses but it is the best thing to do this is why we have the spirit of God within us God has given the Holy Spirit to help us not only instructing us but also empowering us with the grace to walk in obedience and alignment with God the holy spirit is
the spirit of the godhead the father Son and the Holy Spirit living within you as a temple 1 Corinthians 6: 19-20 says do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit who is in you whom you have received from God you are not your own you are bought at a price therefore Honor God with your bodies each time you make up your mind to pray study your Bible stay away from sin and share your faith or a word of encouragement from God with someone who needs it you are honoring God with
your body each of these things exercise you spiritually and open you up to be led by the Lord concerning the Affairs of your life if you make up your mind to be a Christian you are telling God you believe in his plan for your life and you agree that This plan is grounded in the Fulfillment of his will on Earth his will not yours being a follower of Jesus Christ means agreeing to accept his plan for you if you can understand this it will help you see why you mustn't just accept any offer from anyone
or anywhere it will help you see beyond the physical situation of things you won't panic when things seem out of place then why because you will know that you are on course in God's cause hence wherever he Leads you is the right place to be whatever he asks you to do is the right thing to do and whoever he brings into your life is the right one for you it may feel complicated and difficult to understand or accept but it is the best way to live for when God leads you it becomes his responsibility to
put everything in your life in place so don't worry if it seems you are following God's instructions and things are looking off right now in time Everything will fall into place keep trusting him however if you are yet to know God's leading or seek it or accept it go to him in prayer and willingness to be led he is willing to help and Lead You silence all the noise around you take time away with him have a fast if need be just make out time between yourself and your God if you can maintain this consistently
for long you are opening yourself up to his leading when God leads you one of the most Significant things you will have his inner peace you won't be disturbed by how things are going you will be at rest knowing that the battle is his and the Victory will be yours talk to God today and ask him to lead you and watch your home relationships business and Affairs begin to fall into the right positions of security have you ever tried moving a large object from one place to another by yourself how difficult was it in Contrast
to being assisted by by more people weights are heavier when we bear them alone and lighter when we have support however there are weights in this life that nobody can bear for you you can only bear them for yourself no one can grow develop or age for you no one can live or account for your life for you your life challenges may not be new but they are specific to you if you don't face them and deal with them no one one can do so for you no one can Become a Believer on your behalf
to save your soul biologically a woman experiences a cycle every month with these Cycles comes physical changes for her it's a biological fact that cannot be changed no matter how much you love her or how intimate you are with her you can never carry this burden for her this is true of many other areas of life there are weights you cannot carry by yourself and there are are weights that no one can carry for you and our lives Are filled with these kinds of Weights some of us are carrying weights of financial responsibilities and needs
some are carrying weights of family crisis an unloving partner a problematic child or sibling a job crisis or health issues The Book of Job rightly said that one of the major Elements of Life is that Humanity faces trouble from the day of our birth until the day we leave the World in death job 5 6-7 for hardships does not spring from the soil nor does trouble Sprout from the ground yet man is born to trouble as surely as Sparks Fly upward every person you know or see on the street regardless of how they look are
carrying a burden right now about to start carrying one or just finishing with one burden in their life you may fall into one of these categories today as you listen to this message whichever one you may be experiencing I want you To know that just like I mentioned at the beginning of this video weights are lighter when born by many rather than by one Ecclesiastes 4 9-12 two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor if either of them falls down one can help the other up but pity anyone who
falls and has no one to help them up also if two lie down together they will keep warm but how can one keep warm alone though one may be overpowered two Can defend themselves a cord of three strands is not quickly broken there is no doubt that you are carrying so much weight right now and it may seem this is one of those weights no one can carry for you or perhaps you're struggling to trust anyone to help you and you are dealing with it all by yourself God is sending you a message through this
video to stop trying to do those things on your own this can be a difficult thing to do Especially if you have been betrayed or denied help by those you trusted some of us have grown over the years to trust only ourselves with our issues maybe once we tried to accept the help and they abused the opportunity became too familiar and broke your trust when we needed them the most or they just plain failed us hence we learn to depend only on ourselves even if it meant carrying weights twice as much as we could carry
you may not know this but many people You see who like to do things themselves aren't truly happy about it they would love to find relief too they they want to sit back and see things happen but because they're afraid of trusting another person for many reasons they take the burdens upon themselves the downside of this is that they end up carrying burdens that were meant for more than one person you may be a pastor a leader in an organization or just a respectable member of your family who Wants to see things done God is
using this video to tell you that doing everything on your own is cutting your life short Moment by moment you're taking more than you were meant to handle another problem with this is that it leads us further and further away from trusting God and into depending on ourselves here is why many of us are very impatient with God we want it done our way and we'd want it done now the Bible warns us about this way of Life in Proverbs 3 5-8 trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own
understanding in all your ways submit to him and he will make your paths straight do not be wise in your own eyes fear the lord and shun evil this will bring Health to your body and nourishment to your bones can you see how a change from this path can affect not only your results but also your health and body God has Not saved and rescued us so that we will start doing everything on our own does this mean that we shouldn't be responsible and should just leave it to God no God didn't call us to
laziness however he wants us to trust him with our hearts and lean on him for understanding and wisdom I am not going to lie to you there are many things you can give yourself apart from God but none of them will bring you life there are many Pleasures you can achieve without God in this world but the truth is that all of them will be at the expense of your soul in eternity anything apart from God is wearisome and destructive and will result in death but God is life he invites you to lay your needs
and burdens before him because he cares for you 1 Peter 5-7 casting all your cares all your anxieties all your worries and all your concerns once and for all on him For he cares about you with deepest affection and watches over you very carefully I love this verse so much it highlights everything we are most inclined to deal with on our own anxieties worries and concerns you may not know this but each time you allow your challenges to hit you so hard that you begin to worry and get anxious or panicky about them you are
dealing with them on your own in our eyes our problem s are mountains too High to climb valleys too dark to go through and oceans too deep to swim but with the Lord hallelujah they are nothing when the entire Army of Israel confronted the Philistines Army one giant Soldier terrified them because they stood by their own strength but then one teenager stood with God he brought down the same giant that crippled the entire Army when Israel went to war against the nation on their own strength even though the nation was Smaller they overcame the Israelites
but when they went with God he gave them Victory it is no wonder that Paul wrote If God be for us who can be against us in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us the Assurance of your access to God is in the fact that he loves and cares deeply about you that's what Peter was saying in 1 Peter 5-7 when you care about someone you want to be part of their struggles and their Victories it Grieves the Lord when we try to do things on our own when we
treat God like he's not there for us or like he's not there at all we limit his involvement in our lives but when we commit our needs to him and depend on him for wisdom and victory we can't lose maybe you're listening to me while at a crossroad in your life right now not knowing what to do perhaps you don't even know where to start with trust in God because you have stayed by yourself For so long or perhaps you're at your Wit's End not knowing what to do because the weight is just too much
so far you've been carrying it all so far you've been doing your best to keep it together God wants me to tell you peace his presence is the place of rest when we believe him enough to trust him to help us he gives us rest from our weariness what did Jesus say in Matthew 11 28-30 come to me all you who labor and Are heavy laden and overburdened and I will cause you to rest I will ease and relieve and refresh your souls take my yoke upon you and learn of me for I am gentle
and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls for my yoke is wholesome and my burden is light and easy to be born You Are Not Alone dear child of God your heavenly father wants to help you if you will make that decision today to trust him and stop living like you're on your Own if you need wisdom he offers wisdom if you need Grace and strength to overcome a struggle he is sufficient if you need relief from toiling and bending under the weight of too many responsibilities he is the great provider
and peacegiver you can trust him you don't need to say much you just have to believe him enough to tell him you want him to take over take it to God In Prayer we have few answers because we do not ask we have few answers because We do not believe if you can dare to trust God you will see his hand in your life will you make the decision today you have tried it on your own look how far you've come now you can give him a chance to show you how far he can take
those who genuinely follow him being a child of God means being a Believer it means being willing to let go so that God can take over your life it's time to stop trying to do things on your own it's time to start letting God work Through you and help you reach the heights of his plans for your life thank God for everything and thank him in advance for the blessings to come I know that you know how to thank God but do you honestly thank God for everything do you thank God even for the things
Yet to Come Thanksgiving operates at a higher level of faith and it requires even more faith when you thank God for things you haven't seen yet the thing about this powerful Act is that Whatever future blessing you can consistently thank God for in your life will eventually become yours today permit me to encourage you about the power of Thanksgiving and how to thank God for the blessings to come what are you most grateful for in your life I have watched people share testimonies during church services and they roll on the floor as a way of
thanking God for the great Miracles he did for them they were healed of a very Terrible Affliction debts were cleared they got a new job they bought a new house and they started a business worth millions even when they didn't have a dime do you know how excited and grateful we become when we receive a blessing during a housewarming business opening ceremony and other remarkable events we express our gratitude to God for everything he has done for us with eloquent speech tears singing or dancing we narrate how long we have waited to Have it how
hard we tried how much effort we made or even how much the one who gave us the gift loved or cared for us we do this both with with God and Men I believe God just like us Delights in our gratitude for the things he does for us in fact Jesus made us realize that God looks forward to it when he healed 10 lepers the Bible says that only one of them returned to thank him for the miracle Jesus inquired about the others before he further blessed the man who Came back there are two lessons
to note from that story number one God God expects us to give thanks when we see his hands in our lives the Bible says in Psalms 103 1-4 praise the Lord my soul all my inmost being praise His holy name praise the Lord my soul and forget not all his benefits who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with Love and compassion it doesn't speak well of you if you easily forget the things God does for you I will speak more about the power
of gratitude as we progress in a minute number two when you thank God for his work in your life you open yourself up for more blessings from him you see there is a significant characteristic shared by every person you will meet as you go through life people like to be appreciated gratitude Creates an open door between the giver and the receiver ingratitude on the other hand shuts the door this works the same way with God he recognizes those who Express their gratitude and he goes on to bless them further Jesus did this with the leper
who returned to give thanks to him if you treat people who Express appreciation for what you are doing in a more special way than those who don't isn't it likely that that God even Though he's not a man will do the same you see this is in no way comparing God and man God is not a man he does not copy men rather whatever we do that looks similar to God's Behavior just proves that we are his creation and shares some of his characteristics after all the Bible says that we were created in His image
thanking God for everything proves to God that you Rec recognize his existence and you acknowledge that he is behind what you are seeing in your life Thanking God also proves that you believe in his power and have done what you are thanking him for this is why praise and thanksgiving are weapons remember that the Bible tells us that the believer's weapons of warfare are not physical or man-made weapons rather they are spiritual weapons Mighty through God for pulling down strongholds now we have the weapon of prayer and then we have the weapon of Praise now
the weapon of Praise is Powerful because it hinges more on the strength of Faith than on anything else Thanksgiving takes its time to think about the past and the present it takes time to weigh the chances on its own versus with God and it comes to the conclusion that God has been good it's not blind rather it comes from a place of deep gratitude and joy knowing through all these situations God has been watching over you and taking care of You Lamentations 3 21-23 yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope because
of the Lord's great love we are not consumed for his compassions never fail they are new every morning great is your faithfulness Thanksgiving means you recall the things that have happened and in that Faith you stand to bless the name of God who though you can't see him reveals himself through his working in your life the enemy can take our Ingratitude and use it against us he can continue to keep your eyes shut from everything God does for you until you get to a point where you feel entitled to it even though it's nothing short
of a privilege given by grace and mercy now Thanksgiving is divided into two categories first there is thanking God for everything he has done in the past and what he is doing in the present second there is thanking God for the blessings Yet to come so far I have tried to show you the power of Thanksgiving however there is more you see Thanksgiving and praise go hand in hand they both take into account what God does even when the circumstances want them to take into account the negativity around you Psalms 22 3-5 But You Are
Holy enthroned in the Praises of Israel our fathers trusted in you they trusted and you delivered them they cried to you and were delivered They trusted in you and were not ashamed look God delighting in your praise is not him asking you to live in denial no instead he wants you to declare your faith in him by doing the opposite of what the enemy wants you to do you see when life happens to you the enemy wants you to complain quit or murmur against God he wants to see you set your feelings aside and focus
on him on what he has done and who he is believe me if you want to see reasons Not to praise God Satan can give you a million in one reasons however if you make up your mind to thank God even if it is for the gift of life alone you will see God working on your behalf praise is an act of faith and it has the power to move God from his throne to work on your behalf and as much as thanking God for all he has done and is doing now is great you
can do the unusual which is thanking God in advance for the blessings that are yet to come Into your life this requires even greater Faith but you must remember that we are children of Faith the Bible says that the just which includes you and I in Christ should live by faith through faith praise glorifies God not for the things that have been seen or experienced but for what is yet to come this takes God by his word and takes hold of the promises he has made when you begin to thank God ahead of time for
the promotion the employment the new Home the peaceful marriage the Blessed children and for everything you want but have yet to see you stand in the place of faith it may not require as much Faith to thank God for what you can see but it does require a little more faith to thank Him in [Music] Advance Hebrews 11 1-3 now Faith is the substance of things hoped for the evidence of Things Not Seen for by it the elders obtained a Good testimony and by faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of
God so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible Faith brings you spiritually into the future you desire and causes you to appreciate God like one who has received that future it becomes Your Truth your reality your reason to rejoice and to laugh your confidence in God God then has another reason to visit You to move in your life scriptures tell us something unique about the person of God his eyes are always looking around the earth for people whose hearts are on him why he is almost at the edge
of his seat in a sense with deep eagerness to demonstrate his power on behalf of those who trust him enough to not only live for him but to have faith in his [Music] power 2 Chronicles 16:9 for the eyes of the Lord range Throughout the Earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him you have done a foolish thing and from now on you will be at War I really wish these words would penetrate into your spirit so that you understand and embrace this attitude life can be quite difficult and God is aware
of this things can press you so hard that sometimes you feel like if you have yet to see something you've been asking asking for there is no point of Even thanking God for it however you must realize something about God he does not mess around with his promises or the faith of his people just as we saw in the verse above rather he loves the challenge he loves to be trusted so that he can prove to you that he is worth trusting besides this thanking God in advance will remove the fears and pressures of the
future for which you are giving thanks when you praise God in advance the first Thing he does is offer peace to your heart so when others are panicking all you do is thank him because you know he has heard and will do what you've been thanking him for the Bible says in Isaiah 26:3 you will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in you this means that God makes it his own responsibility to protect your heart with peace from the enemy's attacks Because you are living inside the security of praise
and thanksgiving in advance so like Jesus before the tomb of Lazarus you will speak before the unfavorable circumstances and say thank you Father because I know you always hear me thanking God in advance is the best way to make your request known to God because it is done in faith when you have faith to thank God for Le ing your mountains know that when you come before that mountain God will have moved it Into the Seas start today my friend recognize the power of praise and begin to develop the attitude of thanking God for all
things past present and future are you currently facing some Giants in your life you know those challenges that seem too big or too hard to overcome you have a a great opportunity to let God fight your battles and Conquer those giants once and for all in Exodus 15 3 and 6 it says that God is a Man of war the Lord is his name your right hand O Lord has become glorious in power your right hand O Lord has dashed the enemies in pieces and in the greatness of Your Excellence you have overthrown Those Who
Rose against you you sent forth your wrath which consumed them like stubble how amazing is that our God is a warrior and he's always on our side when we Face battles we don't have to face them Alone so how do we let God fight our battles it starts with being still and knowing that he is God Psalm 4610 says be still and know that I am God I will be honored by every nation I will be honored throughout the world the Hebrew word for be still can also be translated as Abate or cease it means
we need to stop trying to do everything ourselves and Trust in God's power and Provision but let's be honest being still is hard we live in a world where we're constantly bombarded with things to do and distractions to keep us busy we get so caught up in our own efforts that we forget to turn to God for help so what can we do to practice Stillness and Trust in God's plan one thing we can do is learn from Abraham when he and Sarah tried to help God by taking matters into their own Hands things didn't
turn out as they had hoped the consequences of their actions echoed throughout history we need to learn from their mistakes and Trust in God's timing and ways so Brothers and Sisters in Christ I encourage you to let God fight your battles when we allow him to take control he shows up in powerful ways that leave us in awe he's always on our side and he will never leave us or forsake us trust in his power and Provision and know that he is working all things together for your good you don't have to face those giants
alone let God fight for you and watch as he shows off his glory in your life have you ever found yourself struggling to fight a battle on your own maybe it's a health issue financial problems or even a difficult relationship it's easy to feel overwhelmed and alone in these situations but I want to remind you you That you don't have to struggle alone God is always there ready to fight on your behalf now I know it's not always easy to let go of control and let God take the Reigns we want to be in charge
and fix things ourselves but sometimes the best thing we can do is to be still and let God to work on his perfect plan for our lives when we let God fight our battles We not only get what we want but we become part of a miracle remember the story of Moses and the giant king OG God told Moses not to fear him but to trust that he had already given him into their hands and guess what they won the battle without even lifting a finger God doesn't need trained Warriors to fight his battles all
he asks of us is to trust him and be willing to wait Waiting can be tough but it's during these times that we can spend time in God's presence and learn more about him so my friends I want to encourage you today to let go of your fears and Trust in God's love for you he will fight your battles and lead you to victory whether you're facing a small problem or a giant obstacle know that God is always with you and if God ever ask asks you to fight your battles Don't Be Afraid remember that
he loves you too much to leave you stranded he knows that sometimes we need to face challenges in order to become the person he created us to be so let's stand together in faith and let God fight our battles we may not know what the future holds but we can be sure that with God on our side we will always come out Victorious let God fight your battles because God Always wins back to the story of Moses and the land of Sion God gave Israel the victory over their hostile enemies but then OG the king
of bishan came to do battle against Israel this time instead of God telling them to hold their peace he commanded them to fight the battle themselves but why the difference because sometimes God will simply run a protective shield around You where nothing will be able to get through to attack you other times something will start to slip through to come directly against you and then God will move ahead of you to take it out and when he does oh boy does he do it with power and might you see the Bible is filled with stories
of the various ways God has fought on behalf of his people like in Genesis when God appeared to lay laan in a dream and warned him not to do anything to harm Jacob and in Joshua when the Lord sent the commander of his army to lead the armies of Israel into battle and for Elisha the Lord sent the host of his armies to stand with him against the arameans God has all power and he's able to do anything he can imagine and since he created the whole world and everything in it we know he has
quite imagination so when you're facing a battle whether it's a health issue Financial struggles relationship Problems or anything else remember God is right there with you he will fight the battle through you or he will tell you to Hold Your Position and do absolutely nothing and then he will move himself to completely take out the attack coming against you don't struggle alone my friends let God fight your battles trust in him and his power he is always faithful always Victorious and he will never leave you or forsake you so go out there and face your
battles with Confidence knowing that the god of the universe is on your side remember the story of Jehoshaphat in second chronicles 20 he was facing a massive Army that had joined forces against Judah but instead of trying to fight the battle on his own he turned to God he gathered the people together and prayed declaring their faith in God from the very beginning and what did God do he fought the Battle for them they didn't even have to lift a Finger and that's the same God we serve today he hasn't changed and he won't change
he is still fighting battles for his people so if you're feeling overwhelmed don't try to fight your battles alone turn to God and let him fight for you when you're faced with a difficult situation remember to Proclaim your faith like Jehoshaphat did declare that God is the ruler over all the kingdoms of the Nations and that no one can Withstand him ask for his help and guidance and trust that he will come through for you and when you're feeling powerless remember that you don't have all the answers Jehoshaphat didn't know what to do either but
he kept his eyes fixed on God he knew that God was more powerful than any army and he trusted him to come through so my friends don't struggle alone let God fight your battles he always Wins just like Jehoshaphat gather your community together and pray declare your faith in God and trust that he will fight for you stay still and watch him work he is faithful and he will never leave you or forsake you in conclusion my fellow Christians remember that you serve a God of War he is fighting battles for you that you don't
even know about so when life's battles come your way don't fight them alone turn to God and let him fight for You stay still and watch him work he is faithful and he always wins you don't have to fight your battles alone God is on your side and he's already won the victory for you just like in the story of Jehosaphat God is telling you to stand still you don't have to figure everything out on your own you don't have to be afraid and discouraged God has a plan for your deliverance and it's already in
motion your part is to trust Him worship Him and listen for his Direction when we Face challenges our first instinct is to try and solve the problem ourselves but God doesn't want us to rely on our own strength he wants us to lean on him and his mighty power power he's not surprised by our troubles he's in control of them so take your position and enter God's rest let him fight for you no matter what your battle is remember that it's not yours it belongs To the Lord and he has a plan to bring you
Victory just like Jehoshaphat acknowledge that you don't have the strength to face your enemies admit that you don't know what to do and keep your eyes on God when you do these things you position yourself for a miracle God may speak to you in different ways through peace through a creative idea or through his word but the key is to keep your eyes on him and Trust him no matter what when you do you will see the enemy's plans for evil in your life work out for good so don't struggle alone let God fight your
battles he's already won the victory for you just trust Him worship Him and listen for his Direction and above all remember that he is not just your problem solver he is your everything are you feeling a little down lately maybe you've been waiting for something to happen in your life for a Long time time and you're starting to feel discouraged it's understandable waiting can be tough especially when we see others receiving Their Blessings and victories but don't lose hope God has a plan for each and every one of us and sometimes that plan involves waiting
you see waiting is actually a season in our lives that God talks about repeatedly in the Bible and while it may seem like nothing is happening during this time God is actually working behind the scenes he is using this season to prepare us for the blessings that are coming our way so even though it may be difficult we must learn to trust in God and his timing if we don't learn to trust in God while we're waiting we'll spend our lives in a constant state of anxiety and worry but the good news is that we
don't have to do this on our own God is always with us even in the waiting Think about it this way most parents know that their children don't like waiting for anything we live in a society that wants everything done quickly and we're not used to waiting for anything God is not in a hurry he knows what's best for us and he's working everything out for our good so if you're feeling discouraged and like you're stuck in a season of waiting remember this I trust in the Lord God to save me And I will wait
for him to answer my prayer Micah 7:7 keep praying keep trusting and keep your faith strong God has a plan for you and he will make everything beautiful in his time as Christians we often face a dilemma in our daily lives Society tells us to move faster get things done quicker and not waste any time however God works on a completely different Timetable he understands the power of waiting and uses it to make us more like his son it's not easy to wait especially when we see others receiving Their Blessings while we're still waiting in
line we start to question ourselves and even God wondering what we're doing wrong but God is saying you can trust me with this unfortunately our impatience often leads us to take matters into our own hands we think that Trust isn't paying off so we'll figure it out on our own this is when many people decide to quit on God and question his love for us however the problem with waiting is not with God but with our human nature and society that says Don't Wait get things as quickly as you can but we must remember that
God has set the right time for everything Ecclesiastes 3:11 says he has made everything beautiful in its time This means that we must trust God's timing even if it's not the same as ours if you find yourself in a waiting period today know that God is with you here are some tips and truths from God's word that can help you first pray and seek God's guidance ask him to reveal his plan for your life and to give you the strength to wait patiently trust in God's promises he has promised to never leave us nor forsake
us we can trust that he Will keep his promises focus on the present moment don't worry about the future or dwell on the past God Is With Us in the present moment and we must learn to appreciate and cherish it so don't give up on God just because he's taking too long trust in his timing and his plan for your life remember waiting can be a positive thing that will help you become more like Christ it's so easy to get caught up in our problems and lose sight of what's truly important have you ever found
yourself wondering how long you should trust how long you should keep TR trusting when nothing seems to be happening it's okay to feel tired and ready for a breakthrough but we must remember to keep walking obeying and trusting but how do we wait for a Miracle the answer is simple never forget that Jesus is worth the wait we must keep our focus on God's character and remember that his nature and character never change we can always depend on him and that's something we can trust in as Hebrews 11:6 tells us it's impossible to please God
without faith we must continue to trust God through everything we're going through and when we do we get to see God move in Our lives and reward us with more of himself it's not about idolizing the destination but being present with God in the journey we often want to skip the process and get straight to the blessing but we have to learn how to enjoy God in every moment we don't know what the future holds but we serve a God who does know and he will guide our paths and show us the next step to
take in every moment as we seek Him and lean on him for guidance And instruction if you're in a season of waiting don't give up hope maybe you're wa waiting for school to end the right person to come into your life a marriage or a baby or a new job opportunity it may feel like things are happening too slowly but trust that God's timing is perfect keep walking obeying and trusting and your breakthrough will come so let's remember to focus on God's Character and keep trusting in Him He is faithful and he will reward those
who diligently seek him let's face it waiting is not easy we live in a world of instant gratification where we want everything now however God's timing is different from ours and that's okay because he knows what's best for us now I want to remind you of who you're waiting on and what you're waiting for you're waiting on Jesus the one who is never late and Always on time and what you're waiting for is worth it because God has a plan and purpose for your life remember just because you're waiting doesn't mean that God is late
in fact there is no situation in your life that God cannot handle he will fight for you protect you and defend you in all ways his love for you is unfailing and unchanging changing and you can always hold on to that in trying times but we understand that waiting can Be tough and our natural response is often to feel angry or doubtful however we can choose to redirect our emotions and Trust in God's timing we can decide not to exalt our feelings or take matters into our own hands instead we can trust that God has
a plan and purpose for our waiting so let's choose to have faith and patience in the waiting let's not let our emotions become Idols or Rob us of the joy that comes from trusting in God he Is faithful and he will come through for us in his perfect timing as Psalm 27:14 says wait for the Lord be strong and Let Your Heart Take courage wait for the Lord you know sometimes it can be so easy to get caught up in our own lives and our own desires that we forget about the most important thing God
now don't get us wrong we're not saying that it's wrong to ask God for miracles or to pray for our needs to be met but what we are saying is that Sometimes we can become so focused on those things that we forget about the God who is giving them to us you see God doesn't want to be just a means to an end he doesn't want to be used like a Genie in a Bottle just to grant our wishes and then be cast aside no what God wants is for us to truly know him to
seek him and to love him Above All Else and sometimes the waiting period before we receive our Miracles is exactly what we need in order to learn That lesson maybe God is trying to teach teach us to trust him more fully to have patience and to let go of our own understanding and seek his will instead the truth is everything we need to guide us in life is found in Scripture it reminds us to trust in God's wisdom not our own and to acknowledge Him in all our ways when we do that he promises to
make our path straight so as you go through your day Today we encourage encourage you to focus not just on your own needs and desires but on God himself seek him love him and trust him with all your heart and remember the greatest Miracle of all is having a relationship with the God who loves you more than anything today we want to encourage you in the midst of waiting and challenging times we all have moments when we feel like we're stuck in a a holding pattern Waiting for God to act but let's take a moment
to reflect on how God has already been faithful in our lives remembering his past goodness can remind us that just as he has done in the past he is still doing today he is actively working in your life even through the weight and the challenges so what can we do while we wait well we can pray for God to work in us there are two main things we can ask him for humility and Trust when we seek to accept and rejoice in God's timing and handling of Our Lives it requires humility to acknowledge that we
are not in control and Trust to believe that God is always actively working behind the scenes even if we can't see it or understand it we are in a wait because he makes all all the pieces fall into place in the very ways that he knows are best for us one Bible verse that speaks to this is Micah 7:7 I trust in the Lord God to save me and I will wait for him to answer my prayer this kind of faith is what God blesses we may not always understand why we're waiting or what's happening
behind the scenes but we can trust that God is working everything out for our good and as children of God we have discernment the Holy Spirit within us helps us discern truth distinguish between good and wrong and even alerts us when there is Danger the Holy Spirit also gives us the right words to encourage someone when they need it so as we wait let's remember God's faithfulness in the past and Trust in his goodness for the future let's pray for humility and trust and lean on the holy spirit for discernment and encouragement Philippians 2 5-1
says in your relationship with one another have the same mindset as Christ Jesus who being in very nature God did Not consider equality with God something to be used to his own Advantage rather he made himself Nothing by taking the very nature of a servant being made in human likeness and being found in appearance as a man he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death even death on a cross therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name that at the name of Jesus every knee shall
bow in heaven and On Earth and under the Earth and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father father we can learn so much and receive encouragement from the life of our Lord Jesus Christ the one God has given the highest Authority in the name above all other names God has a plan for your pain it may seem unlikely but it is the truth you are not on a hopeless ride with God trust his judgment he will see you Through this trial take a moment and think about about
this Jesus was God In the Flesh John 1 tells us that he is the word of God the same as God who took on flesh and lived among his creation so that he could save us you see as the very word of God in bodily form Jesus was called God's son this may help your understanding of the Triune nature of God the only way the almighty could live and walk among Humanity without merely Possessing in and already existing human body was to become one himself and in order to come and be the perfect sacrifice for
man's Redemption he had to not possess the sinful nature that is transferred through the human seed from Adam hence he chose a virgin and the Holy Spirit made her womb conceive the God child and this was how Jesus was born thus he has the title of the Son of God the word has always existed with with the father and no one had ever Fully seen or known either the father or the son in the flesh but Jesus who was always with the father from the beginning of time now stepped down to earth to be known
as The Son In the Flesh in other words he embraced a lower life so that he could become the hope of all Humanity the purpose of this message is not to teach you about the Trinity but to show you that we and PE PE or in pain God has a plan for your destiny and if You trust him with your life you will see greater things coming out of what looks like pain right now as we look at the Bible we read in our opening text that Jesus humbled himself in obedience until death this wasn't
an easy thing to do when Jesus prayed in the garden of gemane in agony he asked the father to take away the cup of suffering that awaited him then again he prayed not my will but your will be done and you know the rest of the story He was scourged in the most excruciating way then given a heavy cross to carry up the hill called golgatha or Calvary where he was crucified dying for the sins of all Humanity when Jesus embraced the death of the Cross and complete surrender to God's will he gave God the
chance to prove himself faithful and exalt him above all names no one else has ever or will ever be able to pay the price that Jesus Paid For All Humanity not living For himself but for others anticipating a future where God gathers all people from All Nations under the shelter of his arms as children Hebrews 12 2:3 encourages us to emulate Jesus it says fixing our eyes on Jesus the Pioneer and perfector of faith for the joy set before him he endured the cross scorning its shame and sat down at the right hand of the
Throne of God consider him who endured such opposition from Sinners so that you will Not grow weary and lose heart one of the greatest reasons you must always draw strength by keeping your eyes on Jesus is so that you will not lose heart or become weary the word of God tells us that Jesus had something he was focused on the joy before him what was this Joy it was the joy of having you and I become members of God's family it was the joy of rescuing Humanity from Damnation in Eternal suffering it was the joy
of becoming the Head of God's creation the high priest of our confession the hope of all eternity in the name that surpasses all other names both in heaven and on Earth there could be nothing greater than this no honor higher than this and and he committed himself to trust that the father would help him see it through to the end as you face your trials and go through this difficult season I'm here to encourage you and tell you that just As he did with Jesus God's plan is to use this pain to prepare you for
greater things remember that his word says that his plans for you are for good and not for evil to give you a future and a hope remember that he says that above all all things he wants you to prosper in every aspect of life this includes prosperity of Mind family relationships business spirit and health and sometimes coming into this Prosperity carries you through painful Situations and hard times but do not give up it is part of the plan you need to trust the Lord with the process you need to trust the Lord with your trial
just like Jesus did Hebrews 57-10 says during the days of jesus' life on Earth he offered up prayers and petitions with fervent cries and tears to the one who could save him from death and he was heard because of his reverent submission son though he was he learned Obedience from what he suffered and once made perfect he became the source of Eternal salvation for all who obey him and was designated by God to be high priest in the order of mzc deck did you see that what qualified Jesus to become God's designated high priest for
all Humanity this tells us that it was his reverent submission to the father's plan his obedience even in tears and fervent cries for God to save his life the Bible says that he was Perfected through his suffering the pathway to beauty and Perfection isn't paved with beautiful flowers rather it's paved with difficulty and hardship however at the end there is a throne reserved for whoever endures to the end through his suffering Jesus became the source of Eternal salvation meaning that apart from Jesus there will never be another source of Salvation he paid the ultimate Price
believe me when I tell you that God will never allow anything to happen to you that he knows you'll not be able to survive and by surviving I don't mean with your own tenacity and resolve those do fail us the strongest of men have been crippled by life circumstances for example I don't think there's an ability in the human body to withstand the heat of a burning furnace yet God allowed that to happen do you know why because he was trusting the Hebrew boys to trust him to step in on their behalf hence their ability
to overcome the situation was not in their own human strength but in their faith in God's power to deliver them the same name goes for Daniel and the Lion's Den David and the Giant Goliath Gideon and his 300 men against an army of thousands Moses and the numerous others we could read in the word of God all these show us that God takes his best followers through the hardest times to bring them To the best places you can choose to trust him through your trials to reach the greater things he has in store for you
or you can choose to settle for something lesser by giving up on God and living the ordinary defeated life the father of Faith Abraham had to deal with waiting for the child of promise for 25 years from the age of 75 but he trusted God all the same David was separated from his home and family To save his people and to serve a king who was envious of him Moses had to deal with his own human limitations and lead a whole nation of Str strong-headed people these situations may not look like being thrown into a
dead of L Lions being hung on a cross or being thrown into a fiery furnace but they weren't Joy rides however here is the summation of each of these experiences in one verse Psalm 6612 you let people ride over our heads we went through fire and water but you brought us to a place of abundance each of these men were mocked and went through fires and Waters of life but do you know what they all ended in a place of honor Jesus Abraham Moses David and the Hebrew boys and all the others in the Bible
no one who trusted God with their difficulties ended in shame or regret not a single one did at the end of their Lives they had greater wisdom greater experience greater anointing greater honor and greater legacies than when they first started their Journeys in the entire Bible after Jesus Jus David is referred to as the greatest of all Kings of Israel even greater than Solomon when describing him they would call him the king Abraham was known as the father of faith and the friend of God Moses was known as God's true Prophet each of these men
became Heroes Of Faith and did mind-blowing Feats we still read about today why they trusted God with their trials they believed in him they believed that he would never abandon them and that their pain was a process to something greater they weren't worried that they didn't understand the process they chose instead to trust the one behind the process and they weren't proven wrong he proved himself faithful today I invite you to embrace This understanding and strengthen your faith in the Lord cry your eyes out if you must but do so before God In Prayer no
one understands your heart like he does make your requests known as many as you want but make sure you do so while holding on tightly to the Lord people may mock you and those you trust May betray you but he never will he's with you even when you feel the most alone I encourage you to change your Perspective of pain consider it God's tool not something greater than your father it's not something meant to destroy you but something meant to increase you just like Jesus was exalted through his suffering in his hands you're safer and
you will emerge soon like gold refined in fire a beauty celebrated by everyone around you don't give up yet you are in a process and soon honor will come soon You will enter the glory prepared for you as Romans 8:18 says I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us the blessings of God are absolute and everlasting there is a level in God that you have not experienced yet the Journey of our lifetimes becomes an intriguing trip when you decide to go on it with Jesus
Christ daily he begins to load us with benefits and with blessings that Are Eternal we have not seen anything in God yet child of God whatever level you think you have seen in your life becomes your lowest level when you are God because he is dedicated to Bringing more to you God's obligation to you and I involves the release of constant needs and wants that makes our journey on Earth and back to him easier for us God is bringing more for you and I and we must engage him in covenants to secure Those blessings God
is committed to perpetually blessing his children life and time becomes easy when you dwell in the blessings of God God is bringing you to a place of better blessings or bringing better blessings to you but then there is a caveat you must open your doorways the Bible said in the Book of James 1: ver1 17 that every good gift and every Perfect gift is from above coming down from the Father of Lights with whom there is no variation or Shadow due to change listen to me child of God before you receive the better blessings one
of the very first things you must know is the passage we just read every perfect gift comes from God not every gift that comes to you is from God because many times they are not perfect when God gift comes to you and you realize that it is the perfect gift that is the moment the Gift translates into the blessing the Perfection of God what makes the gift into your blessing and that blessing is what God is bringing your way this season just open your doors the reason why many of us are still on the same
level for so many years is because we have refused to Grant access to God for the delivery of these blessings we have agreed that every perfect comes from God so if you are not seeing the Perfection of God in your Life it is because his blessings have not rested in your life yet and when you decide to settle down and check for the reasons why you will be shocked to realize you have been the one locking the doors against your own blessings God is always ready to bless you in fact in his words there are
over UND times where God promised us that he was bringing us into better blessings he told us in the book of 2 Corinthians 9:8 says and God is able to make all grace abound to you so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times you may abound in every good work this passage is the assurance that God is always in the business of supplying your blessings for our daily existence the plans of God majorly is focused on making your journey with him less burdensome and less stressful I told you earlier that he is
committed to blessing you and this Passage in Corinthians just told us that in very explicit terms God is committed and is surely bringing better blessings to you open your doorways and let him deliver his promises the blessings of God are delivered when our preparedness meets God's timing what do I mean the blessings of God only arrive in the life of the one who is prepared to accommodate it no matter the hunger your Child is feeling no matter the appeal of the food you have made for that child if he or she does not open her
mouth to receive that food that baby will stay hungry and probably get sick from malnutrition the same way it is with the blood blessings of God a child of God can be existing in the atmosphere of the blessings of God and yet not partaken them you can live in the same apartment and share the same bed with people who are enjoying the blessings of God and You can still be in Perpetual lack and want because you have not prepared yourself to receive that blessing you have not opened your doorways in the book of Kings the
Bible records the story of Elijah and the shunamite woman the woman was Barren and as Elijah was passing through her town of shunum the Bible records in the book of 2 Kings 4:9 and she said to her husband look now I know that this is a holy man of God who passes by us Regularly please let us make a small Upper Room on the wall and let us put a bed for him there and a table in a chair and a lampstand so it will be whenever he comes to us he can turn in there
the woman and her husband made the doorway to their house wide open for the prophet of God and if you follow the story to the end this woman conceived a baby and a major Miracle of the Resurrection took place in that house just because the family opened their doorways to receive God's blessings hear me child of God God's blessings can come in different ways and manners and the only way you can be sure not to miss them is to leave your doors wide open to receive him and the blessings he carries enlarge your capacity the
same Prophet Elijah was passing through another town and he came across the widowed wife of another prophet in the town left alone to cater to the well-being of two of her sons in A famine these boys were taken away as slaves by the debtor to who their late father owed it was time for Heaven to bless this woman and the prophet was in her city after she opened her door to the prophet and fed him with the last meal she had God dropped a blessing on them Supernatural oil flowed and they gathered it in jars
until there was no jar left the point of this story comes from second Kings 4:3 then he said go borrow vessels from everywhere from all your neighbors empty vessels do not gather just a few and when you have come in you shall shut the door behind you and your sons then pour it into all those vessels and set aside the full ones hear me child of God after you open your doorways to God you must make adequate arrangements for the blessings of God the number of jars that were available to that Widow and her sons
determined The continuity or the flow of the oil the blessing increase your capacity beyond your imagination because the blessings that God promised us are beyond our imaginations he took Abraham to the seaside at midnight and made him count the Stars when Abraham could no longer count God made him a promise in Genesis 2 2 2:1 17 I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the Seashore your descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies when God made this promise to
Abraham he and his wife were still childless and already in their old age but when he left the presence of the Lord Abraham went ahead to make preparations for his life in accordance with the promise God has given him the capacity of God to bring you better and bigger blessings is not in question the question is do you have the capacity to Carry the blessings how do you open the doorways of your life to receive blessings rid your mind of anything that prevents the presence of God God cannot bless a heart that is full of
hatred malice and jealousy anger and bitterness God is a king of light and His blessings cannot dwell in darkness getting rid of all of these negative things from your heart prepares your life for the blessings of God synchronize your plans with God remember when I said earlier That God is always ready to bring you blessings but until your preparations meet God's timing your blessings remain a promise one of the ways you can open the doorways of your life to receive God's blessing on time and every time is to align your plans with his own the
plans of God are always sure true and efficiently trustworthy what you do for yourself when you align your plans with God is you give him complete control of your Affairs and so he begins To bless your life as he sees fit it is like entering into a full care Covenant with God who then begins to bless your life not just according to his riches and Glory but also according to the timing and needs of your life finally Revelation 3: 20 behold I am standing at the door knocking if your heart is open to hearing my
voice and you open the door within I will come into you and feast with you and you will Feast with me this Is Jes Jesus standing at the door of your heart the Prophet Elijah stepped into the houses of the Widow and the woman from shunum and Untold blessings and miracles followed him into that house and that life that is the kind of blessings and favor that follows a prophet of God now imagine the number of blessings and favor that God carries God is standing at the door of your heart and he keeps knocking and
waiting waiting for you to let him in Imagine The kind of ease and contentment he comes with God is bringing better blessings your way and he is standing at your heart blessings and favors in hand waiting for you to Grant him access I remember how my life was before I met Jesus and accepted him into my life everything was gotten by struggle and pain I have so many scars from so many victories and and a lot more from my losses but a day came and I heeded the Knock on the door of my heart and
I let him in hear me my life has not remained the same am I where I should be yet no I'm a long way from there but every day with God has been a plus for me and I am calling you into the same Covenant with him open your doorways today and let God step in to relieve you of those unnecessary stress and bring you into the promise of the blessings which has been given even before you were born cultivating a grateful heart May Alter your entire View and outlook on the world prayer is one
of the finest methods to feel the power of thankfulness when we pray to God in Thanksgiving our attention is drawn away from our troubles and onto our blessings and that is the beauty of faith we can be grateful and give thanks regardless of our circumstances or the storms that surround us every day we have the option of giving God thanks begin to thank God for his Constancy and love in your life right now God's supreme authority over your life is to be praised thank you God for giving us hope and joy irrespective of how we
might be experiencing at the time allow him to transform your heart and fill you with his peace a thankful heart is the most effective weapon against Satan's onslaught of disappointment anxiety and worry we have so much to be thankful for because of Jesus Christ's gift of Redemption and the serenity he brings let us learn to be thankful to God in all seasons of life even when you're upset thank God even when you're at your lowest thank God even when you have been wronged thank God even when you've lost what you value the most thank God
always give thanks to God for this is his will for Humanity first Thessalonians 56-18 Rejoice always pray continually give thanks in all circumstances for This is God's will for you in Christ Jesus learn to give God a heart of appreciation and praise in all of your life situations ask him to teach you to be cheerful all of the time to pray constantly and to offer gratitude in all situations long to bring joy to Christ's heart on a regular basis request that Christ destroy the enemy's power in your life defeat the enemy with your praise offering
request that he transform your Perspective and attitude about your current situation to one pleasure and satisfaction promise Jesus that you desire to be like him who obediently obeyed the father when he walked on this planet he embraced Humanity's shackles whenever you Grumble or compare yourself to others ask him to criticize you in your thankfulness prayer ask him to lead you always Psalm 103 1-4 praise the Lord my soul all my Inmost being praise His holy name praise the Lord my soul and forget not all his benefits who forgives all your sins and heals all your
diseases who redeems your life from the pit and crowns you with love and compassion the love of God is unconditional it is a pure and unrestricted gift consider this we don't thank our bosses for a paycheck because we earned it and it is properly ours you could Thank your boss for your salary but that would simply be kind it's not what you'd anticipate a gift on the other hand is a different matter a gift prompts gratitude perhaps a word perhaps a handwritten message how much more does God's free gift deserve our gratitude we have done
nothing to earn his love we on the other hand do the exact opposite anything besides loving kindness Enduring love Mercy or goodness is what we deserve we take God's blessings for granted even his love we act as if we deserve them as if he owes us everything we are spoiled children but it is our fault not his that we are spoiled we are ungrateful greedy inconsiderate and sinners to put it bluntly God demonstrates his love by defending you from your financial troubles enemies calamities and Sickness he demonstrated his love by bringing the Israelites to a
good place a land flowing with milk and honey and promised them that they would live there forever oh give praises to the Lord for he is good they chanted his unwavering affection lasts forever 1634 in 1 Chronicles you have a lot to be grateful for don't be a spoiled child God loves the world so much that he sent his only son to save it God loved you so much that He sent Jesus to save you the Highest expression of God's love is Jesus and for that be thankful consider job's experience unlike his undiscerning wife job
did not sin with his words when he did not comprehend why his Affliction had befallen him instead he stayed faithful and refused to blame God for his Misfortune job had to be led to the realization that all of human righteousness is as filthy rags before The Lord despite his desire to make his case before God and plead his own righteousness to the Lord job's faith in God was credited to him as righteousness just as it had been to Abraham but he was about to learn another critical lesson in the midst of hardships and tribulation he
was also to find that God's grace was adequate for his grace is made perfect by our weakness let us like job be grateful even in the face of Adversity let us like job wait patiently for God to turn our circumstances around let us like job be faithful to God even when it appears to mankind to be irrational let us like job always consider the larger picture in the circumstances we find ourselves in let us like job strive to maintain a Stern demeanor even when people closes to us insult us it makes no difference what circumstance
you are in right now God Always has the answer to whatever you're having trouble with God has a wonderful plan for your life he will heal you and put you back together a gift that necessitates payment is not a gift it's a buy it's a takeover it has been paid for purchased at a cost a gift is anything that is voluntarily offered otherwise it is not a present Jesus Christ was God's unrestricted gift of Grace to every member of the human Race Jesus Christ God's only born son was his unrestricted gift of Grace given to
every man and woman without condition even if a present is not received it is still a gift God's free gift of Grace was offered to every man and woman without conditions some Embrace this indescribably valuable gift While others reject it yet God's gift to humanity was given to all Hebrews 13:15 through Jesus therefore let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise the fruit of lips that openly profess his name consider God's blessings in your life today God's gift is the ability to wake up every day safe and sound every day God gives you
the gift of going to work and returning home safely God has gifted you the ties you have with people whether they be family or friends a year with few or no doctor's appointments is A gift from God your strengths talents and skills are all gifts from God take a breath and contemplate this for a moment it's wonderful isn't that accurate so how much have you paid to God in exchange for all of these blessings nothing God has provided everything for free all you have to do is speak a few words of gratitude thank you Lord
thank God in advance for His blessings God asks you to make a live Sacrifice of praise and gratitude to the Savior which is purchased by the blood of Christ it is the fruit of our lips and the giving of our inner being that flows forth to him from a broken heart that has been washed clean by the Lamb's blood that gives honor to his name when we give thanks to the Lord for his mercy and Grace and sing praises to the Lord for our Salvation we are continuously offering up a sacrifice of praise to God
that flows from a thankful Heart that has been washed clean by the redeeming blood of Christ Ephesians 518-20 but be filled with the spirit speaking to one another in Psalms and hymns and spiritual songs singing and making melod in your hearts to the lord always giving thanks for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to our God and Father today let us be grateful for everything every day God is very Generous to us we are thankful that we are able to wake up and go about our daily activities we are grateful for
the strength God grants us each day to go to work or school people in our hospitals and nursing homes are in pain and unable to help themselves as they previously could consider how many individuals would give everything to be able to wake up and do things that others do being thankful should be part of our everyday Life as followers of the Lord Jesus Christ we should never go a day without thanking God for all of his blessings and goodness the psalmist David says in psalm 100:4 enter into his gates with Thanksgiving and into his courts
with praise be thankful unto him and praise His name faith in God is demonstrated by continually being grateful for even the smallest of Things praise and thankfulness go together like peanut butter and jelly you can't truly thank him without also praising him and vice versa have you ever imagined what a day might be like without God it gives me the divers just thinking about it we wouldn't be able to make it we'd all perish the entire Globe would be in disarray God keeps the entire Cosmos in functioning order in ways that we don't now understand
and may never understand Ask God to lead you on your faith Journey you cannot be thankful to God or see his kingdom unless you have faith my friend the lord loves you so much he loves you in a manner that neither you nor I will ever comprehend we can't begin to comprehend how much he loves us even if you have many sins flaws and tribulations he still loves you his grace is provided to you regardless of our ability to comprehend it he is well Versed in many aspects of your life he is aware of where
you have been and where you intend to go the truly astounding part is that he is aware of all of this and yet invites you to come to him be grateful to him since he has been so kind to you that words can't express how grateful you should be throughout the ages it's evident that when Divine activity intensifies so does opposition the Bible reveals that those destined for a sacred role often Confront distinct adversities these challenges stem not from Mere mortal or Earthly sources but from a deep-seated spiritual conflict a profound explanation of this is
provided by Paul in his epistle to the Ephesians in Ephesians 6:12 it is written for our struggle is not against flesh and blood but against the rulers against the authorities against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the Heavenly Realms This passage underscores that the trials faced by those divinely appointed are not coincidental but integral to the cosmic contest between light and darkness why then does the adversary Target The Devout so persistant at the heart of the matter the adversary's ultimate aim is to thwart the Divine blueprint unfolding
in our midst by focusing on those anointed by God the adversary hopes to inject uncertainty disillusionment and even despair the Adversary knows well that these chosen individuals are meant to perform pivotal Deeds to propagate kindness truth and the gospel of Salvation in mounting these attacks the intention is clear to impede the expansion of God's Reign on Earth those who find themselves besieged may see this manifest in various forms the tactic employed May differ but the objective remains to divert the faithful from their god-given mission yet there is Solace and Certainty to be had while attacks
may come God equips his followers with armor for protection following the noted verse Ephesians 6 elaborates on this Divine armor designed to empower Believers to withstand the spiritual onslaughts understanding that you are targeted because of your spiritual significance can indeed be paradoxal being chosen by God is an immense honor and yet it is often accompanied by formidable spiritual trials if you are Experiencing such tribulations it is likely a sign that you are aligned with the purpose God has ordained for you this unique aspect of spiritual life while challenging is also a testament to the significant
role you play in the divine plan this interpretation invites us to not only reflect on the spiritual dimension of our adversities but also to prepare adequately for them by embracing the full armor of God each piece of this armor is not just metaphorical but Represents tangible aspects of faith and practice that Shield us and fortify our Spirits as we Face these trials it's crucial to remember that our strength comes not from ourselves but from the power that God bestows upon us this understanding should not diminish our resolve but rather invigorate our commitment to stand firm
and fulfill our divine callings by examining these truths we seek not only the depth of our challenges but also the height of our Calling this perspective is essential as it provides both the context for our struggles and the motivation to persevere knowing that our role is in the Divine n narrative is secure and significant consider this profound truth the Lord who formed the foundations of the Earth has also intricately woven Your Existence he says to his people do not fear for I have redeemed you I have summoned You by name you are mine Isaiah 43:1
this declaration isn't just a Poetic expression it's a reality that God the Creator and Redeemer intimately knows each one of us even before our concept did you know that your life's blueprint was drawn long before your parents even thought of you this is not just a belief but a confirmation that you are specifically Chosen and precious to God the essence of being chosen by God doesn't just signify his claim over us as Creator but as Our Redeemer one who Lovingly calls us to be in a profound relationship with him in the book of Ephesians Paul
emphasizes in love he predestined us for adoption to sunship through Jesus Jesus Christ in accordance with his pleasure and will Ephesians 1: 4-5 this verse highlights a foundational truth our selection by God isn't based on our actions or who we might become it's rooted in his love and eternal foresight Those whom God has chosen are set apart to live a life of Holiness Reflecting his Purity and purpose in the world the call to Holiness is critical as scripture firmly States in Hebrews 12:14 make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy
without Holiness no one will see the Lord this passage drives home a vital aspect of our faith Journey Holiness isn't optional it is essential a clear sign of those walking in alignment with God's will living a holy life means being distinctly different in our thoughts Actions and interactions but what does it mean to see the Lord every individual regardless of their stance with God will one day face him yet not everyone will share the same Eternal Destiny the pursuit of Holiness is about aligning ourselves with God's nature and his Kingdom's values ensuring that our lives
here on Earth mirror the Heavenly reality we strike to partake in understanding that we are chosen by God empowers us with a sense of Divine Purpose it's not about a mere title or a passive status it's an active invitation to live out a profound transformative relationship with God he first loved us choosing us even before we had the capacity to love him back the foundational love is what fuels our faith and our journey towards Holiness as chosen people our lives are marked by a Divine narrative transformed from ordinary to extraordinary we aren't just wandering aimlessly
we're strategically Placed by God in our contexts to shine his light and share his truth every trial we encounter is not a setback but a setup for a greater testimony of God's sustaining Grace and Power so today reflect on this being chosen by God isn't just about having your name written in the stars it's about living a life that aligns with his eternal purposes a life that resonates with his call to Holiness peace and Redemption it's about knowing that no matter the Trials your story is already Victorious through him Hebrews 12:14 isn't just about an
event it's about an everlasting Journey with God these scriptures illuminate the profound truth that seeing the Lord is not a fleeting Glimpse but an eternal privilege for those who choose a path of Purity in contrast those who turn away from righteousness encounter God briefly during judgment before facing an eternity devoid of his presence in a Realm devoid of beauty filled only with sorrow and Relentless despair this dark reality serves as a compelling call to embrace a life dedicated entirely to God this dedication often termed as Holiness is it merely attributed it's actively pursued consider the
story of Abraham whose Faith was so profound that God deemed it equivalent to righteousness yet this isn't about passive attribution it's about active Pursuit the scripture is not simply discussing faith alone It's urging us towards a continuous striving of peace and Holiness just as we strive for Harmony in human relationships being holy as God is Holy is not an unattainable ideal but a clear directive it reflects a call to mirror God's Essence in every aspect of Our Lives your approach to Holiness and sin offers a mirror to your spiritual State indicating whether you are aligning
with God's Vision the trajectory for believers is clear we are to move toward Absolute Holiness a journey we undertake daily knowing well that while perfection in Holiness is our aim it was only ever achieved by Jesus the epitome of perfection and the only sinless man to walk this Earth yet the aspiration for every child of God is clear to fervently Chase Holiness every step taken in pursuit of this Divine quality is a step closer to reflecting the true nature of God this Pursuit is not just about avoiding wrongdoing it's a proactive Quest to embody the
virtues that God esteems in every action every decision we are invited to consider is this reflective of the Holiness God calls me to in Practical terms terms this could look like choosing kindness in the face of danger offering forgiveness when wronged or extending help where none is expected these actions do not just comply with Divine commands they weave the fabric of Holiness into our everyday lives making the Divine mandate tangible So as we stand in the light of this truth let us ask ourselves are we mere onlookers of God's statutes or are we active participants
in the divine nature the answer lies not in a fleeting moment of decision but in a sustained lifelong pursuit of that which is holy and true one unmistakable marker of being divinely selected is your continual journey toward sanctity although absolute Purity Remains unattainable the essence of our spiritual Voyage lies in Striving towards it daily consider the biblical admonition strive for peace with everyone and for the Holiness without which no one will see the Lord Hebrews 12 vers 14 the scripture vividly highlights that without a sincere pursuit of sanctity the divine presence remains elusive those who
are called by God are distinguished not because they are free from sin indeed All Humans falter because their transgressions deeply unsettle them unlike the Indifferent reaction of an unbeliever a Believer feels a profound discomfort when straying from the path of righteousness the spiritual disturbance is a critical indicator of one's chosen stat us the pursuit of Holiness is a directive to guide our hearts towards Divine Purity not a benchmark we are expected to fully achieve as only Christ has reached this Pinnacle the Apostle Paul underscores this in Ephesians 1:4 stating for he chose us in him
before The creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight in love this passage reveals that our call to Holiness is intertwined with our identity from the beginning of time addressing the concept cep of being blameless it's essential to recognize that this does not imply a faultless existence many might dismiss themselves as Unworthy of God's choice believing they must be without blemish to qualify however scriptural blamelessness is About striving towards righteousness despite our imperfections it is not the absence of sin but the presence of a heart continually seeking to align more closely
with God's will in the teachings of Christianity blame lessness isn't merely a trait it's a profound invitation to embody the spirit of Christ Christ is often portrayed as the ultimate sacrificial lamb pristine and unmarred as referenced in 1 Peter 1: 19 it was the precious blood of Christ the Sinless Spotless Lamb of God he offered himself pure and unblemished through the eternal spirit to God as described in Hebrews 9:14 just think how much more the blood of Christ will purify our conscious es from sinful Deeds so that we can worship the Living God for by
the power of the eternal spirit Christ offered himself to God as a perfect sacrifice for our sins this sacrificial image isn't just historical it resonates with a call for Us to pursue a life that mirrors such Purity but what does it mean to be blameless it's not a badge we earn through our Deeds or a status we claim by our triumphs instead it's a gift bestowed through the profound Act of sacrifice chist Christ made on the cross Ephesians 5: 27 says he did this to present her to himself as a glorious Church Without a spot
or wrinkle or any other blemish instead she will be holy and without fault speaks of presenting Oneself without blemish this isn't about physical Perfection but a spiritual cleansing that comes from a deep abiding connection with Christ blamelessness extends Beyond individual righteousness it is about our Collective identity as followers of Christ Ephesians 1:4 says even before he made the world God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes reveals a Divine Choice made from the creation of the world that we should be holy and Blameless before God in
love this is not about perfection but about setting ourselves apart through love and dedication imagine a parent's unconditional love for their child this is how God views us he doesn't just watch over our lives he actively cares deeply and personally when you cry out wondering if anyone hears remember God hears he cares as 1 Peter 5:7 assures cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you his care is comprehensive Seeing beyond the present and envisioning a future where we stand blameless before him the journey toward blamelessness isn't about evading life's challenges but embracing
a transformation that aligns us more closely with Divine virtues it's a call to live in such a way that when others look at us they see the reflection of Christ's love and Purity as we strive towards this Godly calling let's reflect on two vital questions in what ways can We cultivate a more blameless character in our daily lives how does our journey toward blamelessness bring us closer to understanding the depth of God's love for us in closing if this message resonates with you consider what it means in your own life reflect engage and if you
find Value in our journey together don't forget to like And subscribe for more insights into living a life of spiritual fulfillment there have been numerous Occasions that I've encountered things and it felt like a message was being conveyed to me or that God was prompting me to do something at that precise moment I want to explain the real reason why you should take these nighttime Awakenings seriously whether it's at 3:00 a.m. or any other time I urge you to pay close attention because there's a deeper meaning to it before we embark on this enlightening Journey
let's remember this fundamental Truth the world around us is not solely a product of chance there's a spiritual Dimension to everything we encounter whether it's the success we achieve or the challenges we Face spiritual forces are often at Play orchestrating events and ways we may not fully comprehend so when you find yourself repeatedly Awakening during the Stillness of the night whether it's at 1:00 a.m. or the mysterious hour of 3:00 A.m. there is undoubtedly a profound spiritual significance behind it it's time to unveil the reasons that lurk in the shadows to understand what this mystical
Awakening truly means now you may be wondering what could possibly be happening at 3:00 a.m. to shed light on this let me share a parable a story that beautifully illustrates why delving into the spiritual realm is not only essential but Transformative once upon a time in a quiet Village there lived a diligent Gardener named Sarah Sarah possessed an uncanny ability to make her garden bloom like no other her flowers were vibrant her trees bore the juiciest fruits and her vegetables were the Envy of the entire Village one moonless night Sarah awoke suddenly her heart racing
it was 3:00 a.m. and the world was cloaked in darkness rather than ignoring the Strange Awakening she followed her instincts armed with a lantern she ventured into the garden Guided by an inexplicable Force as she wandered through her garden Sarah discovered something extraordinary her beloved plants usually Asleep At This Hour were bathed in a soft ethereal glow it was as if the heavens themselves were tending to her garden she watched in awe as her flowers unfurled their Petals her trees rustled with new found life and her vegetables glistened with radiant Aura in that moment Sarah
realized the profound Truth at 3:00 a.m. a sacred connection between Heaven and Earth unfurled it was a time when the veil between the physical and the spiritual World grew thin allowing Heavenly blessings to descend upon the receptive just like Sarah's Garden your Nighttime Awakenings at 3:00 a.m. are an opportunity for divine intervention it's when God wakes you up to converse with your soul to infuse you with wisdom and to guide you on a path it's a call to prayer a chance to seek his presence and receive the spiritual nourishment your soul craves in these sacred
moments embrace the silence and listen to The Whispers of your heart let the Stillness of the night be your Sanctuary a place where you can commune with the Divine embrace the wakefulness as a gift for it's during these hours that your spirit is most receptive to God's guidance now when you pray to God you're conversing with the creator of the universe The Great I Am doesn't it make sense that you too should make a sacrifice when you enter his presence waking up at 3:00 a.m. to pray is your way of saying Lord I value being
in your Presence more than my Slumber I am devoted to you committed to our relationship it's a tangible Act of love and commitment at 3:00 a.m. the entire world is in a state of deep Slumber and even the spiritual realm rests in quietude this is the hour when you you can effortlessly connect with the spirit of God your worship ascends to his altar like a fragrant offering unhindered by the distractions of the waking world or The influence of evil spirits moreover 3:00 a.m. is a time when you find yourself alone with God it's during these
hours of Stillness that you can hear his still Small Voice with unparalleled Clarity your prayers and worship during this sacred time will cause your spiritual life to flourish you'll dive deeper into a profound relationship with God knowing him more intimately than ever before and here's the beautiful part God Loves it he's not just waiting for you to wake up he's eagerly anticipating your arrival even before you open your eyes no need for an alarm clock because he will wake you up with his gentle touch and loving presence it's an Exquisite experience that will fill your
heart with warmth and peace in the Stillness of 3:00 a.m. you'll discover a connection with God that transcends the ordinary it's a time For your soul to commune with the Divine for your spirit to soar in his presence so the next time you find yourself awakened at 3:00 a.m. know that it's an invitation from the almighty himself embrace it as a gift an opportunity to draw nearer to the one who loves you beyond measure you see my dear friends as a young Christian Warrior I too was awakened in the depths of night I was compelled
to discern the spirit's Movements to seek Divine Direction with a fervent heart and lo and behold in that hushed Embrace of night an Enlightenment descended upon me like a gentle breeze from the almighty himself it was as if God had switched on a Celestial Spotlight Illuminating the path before me his instructions were were clear and I embrac them with the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ why am I sharing this you ask because I want you to understand that These nocturnal Awakenings Are Not Mere coincidences they're the Divine appointments a Divine rendevu between
you and your creator when the world Slumbers and the night is still God chooses this time to communicate with you to impart his wisdom his guide and his love it's his way of saying my child I have something important to share with you you may be tempted to dismiss these moments as fleeting insignificant Interruptions to your sleep but my dear brothers and sisters heed this warning ignoring these Divine stirrings could rob you of your destiny these Awakenings are not meant to be ignored or brushed aside they're meant to be embraced cherished acted upon in the
Silence of those early morning hours the spirit yearns to speak to you it longs to share insights that can transform your life bless your Family and elevate your purpose these Awakenings are not random they are Divine invitations to embark on a journey of spiritual Discovery and growth the Bible reminds us in Proverbs 35-6 trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding in all your ways submit to him and he will make your path straight when you wake up at 3:00 a.m. trust that God is aligning your path straightening
the course of your life And guiding you towards his Divine Purpose at times the Sinister forces of Darkness may be at work trying to cast Shadows over your life attempting to thwart your progress or inflict you with afflictions but remember God is your ultimate Guardian your heavenly father who yearns for your well-being he awakens you to say my child it's time to pray engage in spiritual warfare the battles you face Are Not Mere coincidences counter the enemy's designs And embrace your Divine Destiny God's love for you is profound when he stir you from Slumber it's
an act of love to Shield you from the schemes of Satan moreover those moments of sudden Awakening may be God's way of inviting you to worship him to converse with him or to encounter him on a deeper level think of it this way imagine you're a parent with two children one child only comes to you in times of need or trouble while the other seeks your Presence out of love and longing which child's affection do you cherish more deeply God desires that intimate connection with you where you seek him not only in desperation but out
of genuine love and devotion the Stillness of the night is a canvas where your faith can Shine the brightest in those sacred hours you have the opportunity to deepen your bond with the Creator to gain Clarity on your life's purpose and to stand resilient Against the adversities that seek to undermine your faith you see at 300 p.m. on that fateful Good Friday Christ offered himself as a sacrifice for our sins in The Grand Design of the universe the devil often seeks to twist what God has ordained and so he chooses the opposite time 3:00 a.m.
to orchestrate his misdeeds but God's faithful they rise at this hour not out of fear but out of love to them it's not just a prayer it's a profound connection with The Divine it's a way to say Lord I love you even in the Stillness of the night they view it as a tenants a beautiful sacrifice to show their unwavering devotion it's a demonstration that even when the world sleeps their hearts are wide awake in worship imagine the world at 3:00 a.m. the streets are silent the world dreams and even the spiritual realm rests it's
a moment when distractions fade away leaving only you and the Lord In this sacred Solitude you can hear his voice more clearly feel his presence more profoundly now let's talk about the Pao domini the meditation of Christ's passion this powerful practice takes place between Thursday night and Friday afternoon where Souls meditate on every Agony every suffering Christ endured from his agonizing prayers in Gethsemane to his last breath on the cross some choose to stay awake all Night immersed in prayer and contemplation by waking up at 3:00 a.m. they're saying Lord I want to walk beside
you on the path of your suffering I want to understand the depth of your love for me and as they pray they often turn to the Lord's Prayer the prayer that encompasses their daily needs their aspirations and their devotion it's a prayer that reminds them of God's eternal glory and his infinite power as They recite Our Father in heaven they're affirming their connection to the almighty you see waking up at 3:00 a.m. to pray is a gesture of love it's a commitment to seek God when the world is still silent when distractions are minimal it's
a declaration that your relationship with the Divine transcends the need for sleep so my friends if you find yourself stirred from Slumber at this sacred hour Know that you're not alone you're a part of a communion that spans time and space a fellowship of souls who understand the profound beauty of waking up at 3:00 a.m. to be with God may this Revelation ignite a spark within you Embrace this Divine rendevu and let it fill your heart with love hope and unwavering faith for this is why God wakes you up at night at 3:00 a.m. to
draw you closer to him to bless you with his presence and to remind you That you are truly loved
