Make-up, clothes and hair extensions are external coverings that really doesn’t say who we are as a person. What really shows who we are from the inside is a Beirut size trail. Every one of us has an outer life and an inner life. The outer life is our public life that the people around us see. The inner life is made up of our thoughts, attitudes and motives. Only you and God know what’s going on inside of you. 

I have learnt that the best way to be despite your short comings, is honest and true. Too many people go around today pretending–acting one way, yet on the inside they’re thinking something totally different. Their heart and actions don’t line up. But we have to understand that God is looking on the inside. We can fool a lot of people, but we can’t fool God. He would rather us be open and honest than go through life pretending. 

Today is a good day to take inventory of what’s honestly going on in your life. Are you a pretender hiding behind your clothes, make-up or hair style? Are you truly at peace? Are you overlooking sins? Do you believe the best in people? Does your internal and external line up? If not, ask the Lord to give you an undivided heart. Be determined to stay true in your mind and actions. Line up your whole being with His Word, so that you can be pleasing to Him all the days of your life! Quit pretending! 

“…The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” (1 Samuel 16:7, NIV) 

Let’s Pray 

Yahweh, thank You for another day of life. Father, I humbly come before You today, and ask that You search the deep places of my heart. Show me if there is any area where I need to line up my heart and actions. God, help me to quit pretending and live an honest life from the inside out. Almighty, help me to be authentic, real and true in my mind, heart and actions, in Christ’s Name! Amen.

As a Religious Study teacher I have just completed end of year reports, commenting on students’ failures and progress. Every day we get “reports” from our employer, the news, our experiences, our friends and family, and many other sources. We also get reports from the Word of God, which oftentimes contradicts what others have said. That’s when we have a decision to make. Do we believe what we hear, or do we believe the report of the Lord? 

Our God looks beyond the natural. So Just because you don’t see a way out of your situation, doesn’t mean that He doesn’t have a way. God can bring one opportunity across your path that will thrust you to new levels. He has explosive blessings that can blast you out of debt and into a place of abundance.  

Today, believe the report of the Lord for your life. Look beyond the news, your employer, your bank statement and at times even the doctor. Read God’s report daily in His Word. He says, what you’re facing today may be impossible with man, but with God, all things are possible! His report is what will get you to the next level in life.  Stand strong no matter what is going on around you, knowing that He has a plan to lead you into victory in your life! Hallelujah!

“I have heard a report from the Lord…” (Jeremiah 49:14, AMP) 

Let’s Pray 

Yahweh, thank You for Your strong positive report on my future. Father, I will believe Your Word above all else. I know that You have already worked things out on my behalf.  God, help me to tune out the negative voices of the world, so that I can focus on Your goodness all the days of my life, in Christ’s Name! Amen.

Quit getting wrapped up and busy with things that don’t really matter in eternity. Spending time on friendships that have no eternal value, or aquiring wealth for no heavenly investment. It’s easy to get consumed by your career and staying focused on your goals. It’s good to work hard, but you’ve got to learn how to play hard too, so that you can stay in balance. I heard somebody say, “It’s not that life is so short, it’s that we wait so long to begin living.”  

I have learnt recently that If you want to truly enjoy the journey of life, you have to take time to stop and smell the roses. Do you appreciate the people you love? Do you hug your children before you leave each day and give your spouse a kiss? When was the last time you called your parents to tell them how much you love them? That’s how we can enjoy the journey. Making life better for yourself and others.  

Today, if you’ll stay determined to enjoy the journey of life, you’ll live with no regrets. You’ll see your path shine brighter and brighter, and at the end, you’ll be able to say, “I made the most of my life. I enjoyed my family. I enjoyed my friends. I finished my course with joy.” 

“But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.” (Proverbs 4:18, ESV) 

Let’s Pray Yahweh, thank You for the people You have placed in my life. Father, teach me to enjoy my relationships more, because they matter in eternity. God, help me to prioritise Your kingdom above all else. Please show me how to enjoy the journey of life as my path shines brighter and brighter until the full day, in Christ’s Name! Amen.

You’ve heard the saying, “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you respond.” Daily, we are faced with opportunities that will get us upset, frustrated or offended. Maybe you had plans that didn’t work out, or someone was rude to you. Maybe you were doing something that should have taken one hour, and it ended up taking three. Life is full of unexpected inconveniences, but even though we can’t always control our circumstances, most of the time we can control our reactions to those circumstances.  

Each day, we should go out full of hope, and expect God’s favour with a positive attitude. But at the same time, we should recognise that most days are not going to go exactly as we planned. Remember, we were created to live in peace.  

Today and every day pray for peace. Peace is our position of power. If you get stressed because you get off schedule, or get upset because your child wouldn’t eat his breakfast, or frustrated because somebody offends you, what you’re doing is giving away your power. Instead, make the decision to release those offenses and disappointments so you live in peace, and move forward in the power and victory God has given you! 

“Good sense makes a man restrain his anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression or an offense.” (Proverbs 19:11, AMP) 

Let’s Pray

Yahweh, thank You for the power of peace You have placed in me through Your spirit. Father, today I release every care, concern, offense and disappointment to You. I declare today to keep the peace that You have given, and not let the devil steal my joy! God I trust You, knowing that with You my best days begin today and every day ahead, in Christ’s Name! Amen.

The old saying “listen to your heart” suggests that your head or mind may not be sensitive, but your heart will. It suggests your heart will do the right thing and will give a more honest assessment, therefore your words will be a reflection of your heart. Choosing your words is very important.  

The Scripture tells us that life and death are in the power of the tongue. God Himself spoke the world into existence by the creative power of words. You can bless your future with your words, or you can curse it. There are many influences over our words. In the heat of the moment, we can let our emotions tell us what to say. We can listen to what others say and allow them to influence our words. We can even be influenced by what we watch on TV, the internet or read in the news.  

Today, Proverbs 16:23 tells us what a wise person does–a wise person listens to their heart and lets their heart teach them what to say. When you listen to your heart, you are tuning in to what the Spirit of God is saying to you. You are coming into agreement with Him. Listen to your heart. Take time to be still and quiet before the Lord. Allow Him to teach you what to say and when to say it. As you submit your words and ways to Him, He will direct your path. 

“The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, and adds learning to his lips.” (Proverbs 16:23, NKJV) 

Let’s Pray 

Yahweh, thank You for giving me power in the words of my mouth. Father, help me to stay tuned in to You as you speak to my heart. God, show me how to listen to my heart over my hot head. Lord, teach me to use my words to always speak life and bless others and You, in Christ’s Name! Amen. 

I’m told that love is the currency of heaven. In His Word, God commands us to love. First Corinthians 13, tells us that love is the greatest thing, greater than prophecy and hope. Love is all that matters on this earth, and it’s all that will last in eternity. But did you realise that we are protected when we walk in love?  

Sin and personal circumstances have caused many of us to become selfish. When we are selfish or self-seeking, the Scripture tells us that it opens the door to confusion and every evil work. But when we walk in love, when we choose to put others first, when we choose to be patient and kind and walk in unity, we are protected by love. We close the door to the plans of the enemy in our lives. 

Today, check your love barometer. Read 1 Corinthians 13 and see if you emulate the characteristics of love. Remember, love is not a feeling; it’s a choice, it’s a principle, it’s a lifestyle. Receive God’s love today, walk in it, and find His supernatural grace and protection in your life! 

“For where envy and self-seeking exist, confusion and every evil thing are there.” (James 3:16, NKJV) 

Let’s Pray 

Yahweh, I humbly come before You today, begging You to search my heart and remove any selfish, self-seeking ways in me. God, please help me to always walk in unprejudiced love. Almighty Father, thank You for protecting me through Your grace and promises, in Christ’s Name! Amen.

Waking up each morning is a miracle that brings you joy. The enemy would have tried to maybe destroy your life, but God has kept you. Each morning, God sends you a special delivery of joy. It comes knocking at your door. When you get up in faith and make the declaration that “this is going to be a good day,” do you know what you just did? You just answered the door. You just received the gift of joy that God sent to you. 

The problem is that some people never answer the door. Joy has been knocking for months and months, years and years saying, “come on! Let me in! You can be happy! You can enjoy your life!” But they do nothing. Today’s verse is a promise that requires your trust and faith in a God whose promises never fail.  

Today, make up your mind that You’re going to answer the door to joy and shut out sorrow and misery. Wake up every morning and say, “Father, thank You for another beautiful day. I’m going to be happy. I’m going to enjoy this day. I’m going to brighten somebody else’s life. I receive Your gift of joy, today!” 

“…Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.” (Psalm 30:5, NLT) 

Let’s Pray 

Yahweh, thank You for the joy You bring to my life each morning. Father, thank You for peace. Thank You for walking with me throughout the day during some difficult times. God, I receive Your package of joy this morning by answering the door of life with faith and expectation. Today God, I choose to walk in the strength You have given to me. Thank You, in Christ’s Name! Amen.  

In a spiritual context, zeal is simply another word used for passion, or fire. Sadly, too many people today have lost their passion and enthusiasm for God and life. At one time, they were excited about their dreams, and woke up every day with purpose and passion. But now, because time has passed and they’ve experienced disappointments, they’re not as excited about those dreams anymore. They’ve lost their fire, zeal or passion!

It’s time to get you fire back, God wants you to live with passion! You weren’t meant to live a stagnant, unexciting, ordinary life. You serve an extraordinary God, and you are called to be a reflection of Him. Just like the apostle Paul told Timothy, we have to fan the flame!

Today, life can be very routine. We have to be motivated to keep things fresh. We have to put forth effort to stay passionate about our jobs, relationships, and our God. Every day we need the Holy Ghost to stir us up and fan the flames! In other words, say to God, don’t let my fire go out. Please stay passionate about your life and the dreams God has placed on the inside of you!

“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord.” (Romans 12:11, NIV)

Let’s Pray
Yahweh, thank You for the fire and passion You’ve placed in me, and Your Word which is truth that sets me free. Father, at times when my enthusiasm goes, help me to stir up the passion in my heart, so that I can stay on fire for You. God, thank You for guiding and directing my steps, so that I can embrace every dream, promise and purpose You have for me, in Christ’s Name! Amen. 

If you are like me, this has been a week when you needed some serious breakthroughs. Know that God wants to give us those breakthroughs–a sudden burst of His favour and victory; an explosion of His goodness. He wants to release His power in such a way that it overwhelms you and drives out your enemies, including the devil himself!

Like that man who has been praying about a relationship, and suddenly, things fall into place. That’s a breakthrough! Or, that woman who told me she was trying to get a certain job. They said there were no openings, but suddenly, they called her back and said you got the job. That’s another breakthrough. Hallelujah! Like those of us who have struggled with an addiction for a long time, but then something happens, and it’s not a struggle anymore. That’s a breakthrough. Hallelujah!

Today, no matter what you’ve been facing, no matter how impossible things look, know this: the God of the breakthrough wants to visit your house, your situation, your circumstances. Get ready! Look for His favour and goodness. Remember, God rewards the people who seek after Him. So keep expecting, keep believing, because the God of the breakthrough is ready to overwhelm you with His goodness, strength and blessings! Hallelujah!

“…the Lord has broken through my enemies before me, like the bursting out of great waters…” (2 Samuel 5:20, AMP)

Let’s Pray

Yahweh, thank You for the breakthroughs of the past. Today I am expecting another massive breakthrough. I am looking for Your favour. Father, I trust that You, the God of the breakthrough, will work mightily on my behalf. God, help me to live a life pleasing to You, as I wait for Your hand to move mightily in my life, in Christ’s Name! Amen.