Month: May 2023

In the last few days, I’ve been feeling quite weak. In the Bible, Joseph went through seasons of weakness and difficulty. He was rejected by his family, sold into slavery, lied about, mistreated, abandoned, falsely accused, and thrown in jail. But through it all, Joseph never gave up. He kept pressing through and doing the right thing even though the wrong thing kept happening.

The Bible says in Psalm 105:18, ‘as Joseph lay in prison in those chains of iron…’ In other words, as things got hard and difficult while in prison – Joseph kept fighting, and his soul became as strong as that steel. God developed a supernatural strength in him that no one could take away.

Today, if you are going through difficulty, God wants to increase your strength. He wants to increase your power to overcome. He wants to make your inner man as strong as steel. When you keep standing, keep believing, and keep doing the right thing, you are opening yourself to God’s supernatural strength. That’s when you know you are growing in Him. Be strong today. Keep pressing forward, because God is at work increasing strength in you so that you can live in victory in every area of your life!

“He gives power to the faint and weary, and to him who has no might He increases strength [causing it to multiply and making it to abound].” (Isaiah 40:29, AMP) 

Let’s Pray

Yahweh, today I surrender every difficulty to You. Father, I release my questions, hurts and frustrations. God, I choose to trust You and do the right thing. Increase Your strength in me so that I can live in the victory and become as strong as steel, in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Have you ever spent time with a small child or baby and had them mimic your every sound or action? To them, it’s a fun game, but internally, they learn by watching and copying everything you do. They just watch and do the same thing. That’s because we are all prewired to be imitators.

Just like little children, we are all still imitators. So many people today end up imitating what they see in the world, on TV, in the news and in magazines. But scripture tells us that we are to be imitators of God and follow His example of love.

Today, if you need to change your actions, change what you are imitating by simply changing your focus. The more you focus on the Word, the more you will imitate God. And when you do things God’s way, you will get God’s results: peace, joy and blessings all the days of your life!

“Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.” (Ephesians 5:1–2, NIV) 

Let’s Pray

Yahweh, I put You first place in my life and seek to imitate You. Father, I set aside the things of the world and invite You to search my heart and mind. God, give me Your heart of love and teach me to be an example of Your goodness in Christ’s name. Amen.

Did you know that with your words you can either bless your future or curse your future? Your words have creative power. If you want to know what your life is going to be like five years from now, just listen to what you’re saying about yourself today.

Too many people go around saying, “I’ll never get well.” “I’ll never get out of debt.” “It’s flu season. I’ll probably get it.” “This marriage is never going to last.” Then they wonder why they don’t see things turn around. It’s because they’re calling defeat into their future. They’re calling in mediocrity. Don’t let that be you!

Each day when you get up, no matter how you feel, no matter what things look like, instead of using your words to describe your situation, use your words to change your situation. Make a declaration of faith by saying, “This is going to be a great day. I have God’s favour. He’s directing my steps.” When you do that, you are choosing life for your future. You are calling in favour, increase and opportunities. Your words are coming into alignment with God’s Words, and when you align yourself with God, He’ll lead you into victory and blessing all the days of your life. Hallelujah!

“…I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live.” (Deuteronomy 30:19, NKJV) 

Let’s Pray

Yahweh, I commit my words to You today and choose to bless my future. Father, thank You for directing my steps. God, please govern my tongue so that my words uplift and not tear down. Keep my heart and mind focused on You in Jesus’ name. Amen.

God knew you before you were even born – whether or not you were born in wedlock. What an amazing thought! He saw your unformed substance and said, “I have a purpose for this life. I have good plans for them!” Then He breathed His life into you and sent you through your Mother and Father. They may have had issues, but that doesn’t have to stop them from becoming all that God intended for them to be. You have been handpicked by Almighty God to be here at this time in history. Praise Him!

Sometimes we hear parents say, “We weren’t expecting this child. They were a surprise. They were an accident.” No, that child may have been a surprise to the parents, but they weren’t a surprise to Almighty God. He doesn’t make mistakes; no child can be born without God breathing His life into them. You may think, “Well, I was unwanted. I was an unplanned pregnancy.” No, you wouldn’t be here if God didn’t give life to your seed.

Today, in God’s eyes, there is no such thing as being illegitimate. Remember, He knew you before you were ever born! Find confidence in His love, knowing that you are a person of destiny, and you are part of His mighty plan!

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you…” (Jeremiah 1:5, NIV) 

Let’s Pray
Yahweh, thank You for choosing me before I was ever born. Thank You for knowing me and revealing Yourself to me despite my parents’ situation. Father, I trust that You are working in my life today, even when I can’t see it. God, I stand in faith knowing that You have a mighty plan for me in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Yesterday I spent some time talking to my big sister. It was a joy to see her, We’ve only met about 6 times, and she sounded so well, happy and bubbly. To think just a few years ago she was fighting cancer.  When asked how she was doing she said great! She always focuses on the positive never negative. God wants you to focus on the good things He has for you, which are far greater than the things you can see around you.

Unfortunately, too many people give up when they face tough times. They stop expecting anything good to happen. But the truth is, hardships and trials are really opportunities for us to go higher and dig deeper. Whatever struggles you’re going through right now, no matter how large or small…they are subject to change. Hallelujah!!!

Today, know God is working behind the scenes on your behalf. Your health may not look very good today, but it’s subject to change. You may be out of work today, but that’s subject to change. Your finances may look dismal today, but that’s subject to change! You may be struggling in your relationships or marriage, but that’s subject to change too! No matter what your circumstances might be…you can experience real positive change when you look to God. Oh yes! Look beyond what you see!

“We do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal.” (2 Corinthians 4:18, NKJV) 

Let’s Pray

Yahweh, I’m so happy that the hard circumstances in my life are subject to change. Father help me to keep on trusting You as You work out Your good purposes in my life. Father refocus me onto the positive today and allow me to see the unseen, believing that all thing are subject to change In Jesus’ Name. Amen!