Tag: God

In theism, God is the creator and sustainer of the universe, while in deism, God is the creator, but not the sustainer, of the universe. In pantheism, God is the universe itself. In atheism, there is an absence of belief in God. In agnosticism, the existence of God is deemed unknown or unknowable.

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Secret Unanswered Questions

When God called me into ministry I had no idea how hard life would be in the natural. Serving God means we’re going to have some unanswered questions. You may never understand why a relationship ended sooner than you would have liked. You may never understand why you lost a loved one. You may never understand why you went through something difficult, or why your prayers didn’t get answered the way you wanted.

At some point, you have to decide to put your questions aside and go on with God in faith. We have to decide to trust His character, even when our circumstances don’t make sense. The Bible tells us that adversity will come, but God is the one who promises to lead us into victory. Hallelujah! 

Today, in Scripture, God says trust me with the secret things. He has promised that He’s going to turn your difficulty around and use it for your advantage. He is faithful to His Word, and you can be sure that He will fulfil every promise He’s made to you.

“The secret things belong unto the Lord our God…” (Deuteronomy 29:29, AMP)

Pray With Me

Yahweh, I have decided to trust You with my unanswered questions and difficulties. Father, I release any doubt and confusion in my life over to You. God, help me to focus on Your Word which is truth that sets me free from my secret struggles. Lord, thank You for Your goodness, and for the blessings. You are an amazing God and I love You, in Christ’s Name! Amen.

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Is Your Faith Dead Or Alive?

Cultivating Fresh Faith Through Your Lifetime

If ever there was a time we need more faith than fear, it’s now. What type of faith do you have? Did you know that your faith can be alive or dead? Dead faith doesn’t do anything but talk and remain stagnant. There are a lot of people who love God, but they aren’t overcoming obstacles or accomplishing their God-given dreams, and are spend time worrying and fearful, simply because they are not putting any action or belief behind their faith. Their faith is simply dead.

With that in mind what can you do today to make your faith alive and not dead? It doesn’t have to be anything big. By simply believing, standing and obeying God’s Word, putting it to the test, doing your best and allowing it to motivate and move you upward and forward, then your faith is alive. When you go to work every day despite how you feel and what’s going on in the world, and give it 100% and encourage those who are down, you are demonstrating your faith.

Today, putting a smile on your face when you feel down or discouraged, believing God’s promises and not your feelings is putting action behind your faith. Taking time to go to church when others say stay home, that’s faith that is alive. Believing that prayer is still the greatest weapon in this warfare, that’s faith that activates God’s power. That’s faith that opens the door for God to move on your behalf! With faith that is alive, you’ll rise up higher. You’ll overcome obstacles, and you’ll move forward, not relying on the government but on God, moving into the blessing and victory He has in store for you!

“…faith without works is dead.” (James 2:20, NKJV)

Pray With Me

Yahweh, thank You for Your Word which is life to my soul. Thank You for the gift of faith, please show me how to exercise it. Father, show me ways to put my faith into action and make it alive. God, guide my steps and keep me close to You, so that everything I do brings honour to You, in Christ’s Name! Amen.

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Pray For Others

Helping others was what Christ did most, suggesting that if we are Christians we must be willing to do the same. In scripture, we clearly see God’s system and principle of sowing and reaping. If you sow blessing and mercy into the lives of others, that’s what you’ll reap in your life in return. 

Today’s scripture uplifts this principle – when you pray for one another, and confess your sins, you will be healed. There’s a spiritual dynamic at play when you get your mind off yourself and onto others. You’re sowing a seed into the soil of your mind and heart, so that God will do something in your life.

Today, can you think of someone in your life you can pray for? Maybe it’s a friend or a family member in need. They don’t have to be present. You can pray for them as you go about your day, or even while driving in your car. It’s that connection of faith on behalf of others that opens the door for God to move mightily in your own life. Begin now, start praying for one another and watch what God will do in your life!

“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed…” (James 5:16, NIV)

Pray With Me

Yahweh, thank You for another day that I can be used by You. Father, beginning today I will pray for the people in my life, including those who persecute me and have hurt me, as You have said in Your Word. God, direct my thoughts and prayers so that I can be a blessing to others, always honouring You and reaping abundant blessings in my life, in Christ’s Name! Amen. 

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Fill Me Up Lord

Last Saturday I met with family after our meal, which was delicious, I was full. Filled to the brim. What do I mean I was filled? It means I was satisfied. It means I had more than enough to meet my needs and share with others.

To be filled starts with our level of expectancy. My question for you today is what are you believing for? What are you expecting? You might say, “Well, I don’t think I’ll ever meet my financial goals.” Or, “I don’t think I’ll ever get that job. I’m not that qualified or experienced.” “I don’t think I’ll ever get well.” The problem is that you’re not looking for those God-given breaks. You’re not expecting increase. You’re not positioning yourself for God to fill you, and unfortunately, you will be disappointed.

Today, let’s ponder upon Jesus‘ Words, “According to your faith it will be done unto you.” He might as well have said, “If you’ve got a cup, I’ll fill you with a cup level of blessing. If you’ve got a bin, I’ll fill you with a bucket level of blessing.” But if you’ll take the limits off, and believe God for supernatural opportunities, if you’ll go out each day expecting far and beyond normality, you won’t be disappointed! He will fill you and satisfy you all the days of your life!

“‘…My people will be filled with My bounty,’ declares the LORD.” (Jeremiah 31:14, NIV)

Pray With Me
Yahweh, thank You for blessing me so that I can be a blessing to others. Father, today my humble request is “please expand my territory.” God, I will open my heart and mind to You, and expect You to fill me with Your goodness, love and power. Today, I choose to take the limits off, so that You can have Your way in my life, in Christ’s Name! Amen.

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It’s All Good

Keeping Faith in God During Hard Times

In life we suffer many disappointments and things happen that don’t make sense. People let you down, things didn’t go the way you expected. It’s easy to get discouraged and think, “Why did this happen to me?” “Why did my loved one not make it?” “Why did this person treat me wrong?” “Why did I get laid off?” Some of my collegues lost their jobs recently after many years. We didn’t understand it. They  gave the organisation their best. Always on time, very loyal. I remember thinking “It’s just not right.”

Life isn’t fair at the best of times, but understand that even though life is not always fair, God is fair. He promises that He will work all things together for our good. The key word in today’s verse is “together.” In other words, don’t just isolate one part of your life and say, “Well, this is not fair.” “It’s not good that I got laid off.” “It’s not good that my child got sick.” “It’s not good that my relationship didn’t work out.” Yes, that’s true, but that’s just one part of your life. God can see the bigger picture and He said everything will work out for your good!

Today, know that disappointment is not the end. Your life doesn’t stop because of a few setbacks. That is simply one piece of your puzzle. There is another piece coming to connect it all, because God promises to work all things together for your good, trust Him! All you have to do is love God and accept His purpose.

“And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to His purpose for them.” (Romans 8:28, NLT)

Pray With Me
Yahweh, thank You for working all things together for my good. I release any doubt, frustration, disappointments or confusion over my past, and I choose to trust in You. God, help me to see the bigger picture You have for my life, as I love You and embrace Your purpose, keeping my mind stayed on You, in Christ’s Name! Amen.

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A Burst Of God’s Power

In today’s scripture, David likened God’s power to the bursting forth of waters. In other words, he described it as a flood, like a dam that has broken. He was saying that when God’s power shows up, it will give you a powerful breakthrough in your marriage, in your finances, in your health and in opportunities. It will be like a burst of His goodness, and a flood of His favour.

When a dam breaks, the burst of water can remove houses, break down walls and rearrange landscapes. That’s how powerful the water is. Water can pick up huge objects like cars, that weigh thousands of pounds, and move them all around. The news has even shown whole houses floating down the river in big floods. Nothing can stop the force of that water! It moves anything in its way! That’s what the power of God can do in your life – reaarange the negative, upset the mundane, and break down the walls that stand between you and divine success.  

Today, you may have difficulties that look extremely large, obstacles that look impassable, dreams that look unobtainable. But know this: when the God of the breakthrough releases a burst of His power, nothing can stop it. You need to get ready not for a trickle, not for a stream, not for a river. Get ready for a burst, a flood of God’s power, a tidal wave of His goodness, a tsunami of His increase! I dare you to believe that God is going to overwhelm you with victory in every area of your life today! Hallelujah!

“So [Israel] came up to Baal-perazim, and David smote [the Philistines] there. Then David said, God has broken my enemies by my hand, like the bursting forth of waters. Therefore they called the name of that place Baal-perazim [Lord of breaking through].”

(1 Chronicles 14:11, AMP)

Pray With Me
Yahweh, I invite You to overwhelm me with Your power today. Father, take over every area of my life; my thoughts, my attitude, my body. Flood me with Your healing, favour and strength, as I surrender my entire being to You. God, I give You permission to burst through and change my life, in Christ’s Name! Amen.

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God I Want My Fire Back

Sin, Happiness, and Breaking Out of Spiritual Boredom

Because of lockdown and the lack of physical contact and interaction, there is a high rise in spiritual lethargy, addiction and even suicide. How are you feeling today? Do you ever feel like you’ve lost your fire or enthusiasm for life? We all have times when we feel overwhelmed by pressures, but that’s when you need to cry out to God asking Him to stir up what He has placed inside of you. To bring back the fire you once had.

Something to remember, there are no disadvantages with our God, trust Him, He says you have everything you need to progress and succeed. He says no weapon formed against you is ever going to prosper. Ask Him right now to stir up the gift He has placed inside of you, and to bring back your spiritual enthusiasm. Start speaking God’s truths and meditating on His Word!

Today, start right now to claim back the fire you once had by simply declaring, “I am going to see God’s favour in a greater way in my life. New doors are going to begin to open for me. Supernatural opportunities are coming my way. God is setting up divine connections for me. I will be in the right place at the right time. I am going to overcome every obstacle and defeat every enemy. I’m going to see every dream and every desire that God has placed in my heart come to pass in Jesus’ Name!” Hallelujah!

“Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.” (2 Timothy 1:6, NKJV)

Pray With Me

Jehovah, thank You for the dreams, desires and gifts You’ve placed on the inside of me. Father, today I give You permission to stir up those gifts, and reignite my fire for spiritual things. I declare and believe what You say about me in Your Word. I receive the success and victory You have promised me. God, have Your way in my heart today, in Christ’s Name! Amen.

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Store Up And Pass On

We all want to live in victory, and we want the same for our family and friends. According to Scripture, Christ went before us and paved the way for victory. Because He lives, we can live in victory in this life and in eternity. Not only can we live in victory, we can help others live in victory, too. We can help the people around us, and we can help the people who are coming after us. We can store up and pass on mercy, peace and blessings for future generations.

Today, the life we live should make it easier for the people who come after us. By living a life of excellence, we are leaving a mark for future generations, that’s what matters most in eternity. It’s good to leave an inheritance, but the most valuable thing you can leave on this earth is a legacy of faith and spiritual victory!

“Therefore know that the LORD your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments.” (Deuteronomy 7:9, NKJV)

Pray With Me

Yahweh, thank You for the gift of eternity, Father, today I will focus on the hope of eternal things. I am determined to store up and pass on a legacy of faith, mercy, excellence, hope and victory for future generations. God, help me, by Your Spirit, to live a life that honours You and blesses others, in Christ’s Name! Amen.

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Divine Inconvenience

Covid-19 and lockdown have interrupted many of our plans and way of life. There are times in life when our plans don’t work out. We get delayed, interrupted and inconvenienced. It’s easy to get frustrated and fight against everything that doesn’t go our way. But, not every interruption is bad. Every closed door doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong. Every delay doesn’t mean you’re not where you’re supposed to be.

There are some things that are divine interruption, where God, on purpose, will delay us, to protect us from an accident or a bad situation. On purpose, He will close a door because it’s not His best. Sometimes, God will allow us to be inconvenienced so we can help someone else in need. We have to be willing to press through those hard interruptions, so we can be in the right place at the right time for our blessing, or to be a blessing.

Today, as we grapple with life’s uncertainties consider this, the next time you’re interrupted, delayed or inconvenienced, don’t start thinking, “this is a pain. This is depressing. This is getting me off schedule.” No, get a new perspective. Look for what God is doing, because it could be a divine interruption or divine protection. Trust Him because He is directing your steps.

“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.” (Proverbs 3:5—6, NIV)

Pray With Me

Yahweh, thank You for interrupting me and protecting me. Father, I surrender every area of my mind, will and emotions to You, please take control. God, use me for Your glory today, and teach me to discern Your ways and Your timing, and always to look for positives in life’s inconveniences, in Christ’s Name! Amen.

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Survival Mode

In these times of pandemic, lockdown and racial tension, many people today are living in “survival mode.” If they can just make it through the day, without stress and anxiety, they’ve accomplished their goal. Life can seem overwhelming and challenging. There are seasons that are more difficult than others. But God doesn’t want us to just survive, He wants us to thrive.

God, wants us to prosper (thrive) in all things. One definition of the word “thrive” means “to realise, reach and accomplish a goal, despite circumstances.” That means you can prosper in all things no matter what is going on around you. You don’t have to settle for a below average year; you can have an extraordinary year despite these unprecedent times.

Today, you may be planning on just surviving, but God is planning on you thriving. He’s planning on overflow and abundance. It’s time to get in agreement with Him. It’s time to walk in His ways. It’s time see your dreams come to pass. It’s time to thrive, because God has a plan for you to prosper and not just survive!

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” (3 John 1:2, NKJV)

Pray With Me

Yahweh, thank You for the gift of life. Thank You for Your protection during these unprecedented times. Father, I cast my cares on You, knowing that You care about me. God, please remove anxiety, stress and negativity. Help me to see the good plan You have for me, so that I can thrive the way You intended, in Christ’s Name! Amen.

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When We Pray

What the world needs is more prayer

Today you may be waiting for God to do something specific in your life. Be encouraged because God is already working on your behalf. Just because you don’t see anything happening, doesn’t mean that God isn’t working. The moment we pray, God sets the miracle into motion. 

Remember, God doesn’t say, “I’ll deliver you in one hour, or next week, or on Sunday at 6pm.” No, He doesn’t put a time frame on it. That’s where trust comes in. It’s all about God’s timing because He knows best. We have to know that our enemies retreat as soon as we call on Him for help. We have to choose the place of peace and not worry, knowing that He is working things out.

Today, shake off the temptation to get discouraged, worried and stressed during the waiting process. Shake off offense, shake off discouragement. Remember, all it takes is one touch of God’s favour to fix your problem and move you ahead. Keep standing, keep believing, keep hoping, because your answer is on its way the moment you pray! Hallelujah!

“My enemies will retreat when I call to You for help…”

(Psalm 56:9, NLT)

Pray With Me

Yahweh, thank You for listening to me when I pray. Father, I trust that You are working on my needs behind the scenes, no matter what I see in the natural. God, I will praise You always because You are faithful to me. I love You and bless You, in Christ’s Name! Amen.

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Evaluate and Simplify

Working all day online, zoom meetings most evenings, dealing with personal issues in between. Sometimes it can be overwhelming. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the obligations of everyday life? Does your schedule sometimes feel complicated?

Do you know one of the enemy’s greatest tactics is to keep you so busy doing so many good things, that there isn’t time for the most important thing? Jesus said that in this life one thing is needed, and that is to spend time with Him and in His Word. When His Word is a priority in our lives, everything else in life will fall into place. (Matthew 6:33)

Today, do you need to simplify your life in order to make room in your schedule for God, His will and His Word? If you’re not sure how to order your busy day, ask God to give you wisdom and show you how to manage your time. He loves you so much, and He loves it when you call on His Name. He longs to be good to those who are looking for His goodness. So evaluate your life, make space for quality time with God, so you can understand His will and embrace all that He desires for you!

“The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple.”

(Psalm 119:130, NIV)

Pray With Me
Yahweh, I surrender everything to You. Father, I give You my schedule and ask for Your wisdom to order my days. God, show me how to put You first in all things. Thank You for leading me and guiding me to this decision, despite neglecting You because of my busyness. Please help me to evaluate and prioritise putting You at the head and not the tail, in Christ’s Name! Amen. 

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It’s Time To Set The Tone

How can I teach my children to resist temptation?

Each day when you wake up, do you expect the goodness of God in your life? Do you spend time setting the tone for a day of success, favour and blessings?

Don’t spend time worrying about what happened yesterday, last week, last month or last year; today is a new blessed day. Right now, you have the power to make change in your life. Things may be bad all around you. People may be negative, complaining and discouraged, but don’t let that spirit rub off on you. Instead, choose to bless the Lord at all times. Let His praise continually be in your mouth. Hallelujah!

Today, be determined to set the tone for this new day, by speaking words of faith, success, favour and blessings over your future. Have high expectations that your path will shine brighter and brighter each day. Enlarge your vision and make room for God to do amazing, abundant things in every area of your life!

“I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak His praises.” (Psalm 34:1, NLT)

Pray With Me
Yahweh, I will bless You at all times. Father, I have decided to set the tone for my day so I can receive Your favour, grace, mercy and success. God, thank You for Your faithfulness to me at all times. I will constantly speak Your praises, in Christ’s Name! Amen! 

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God I Want To Be Blameless Towards You

When you open your heart to God and ask Him to forgive you and cleanse you by His blood, He gives you a blameless heart. Do You want God to move in your life? The Bible says that God is actually looking to show Himself strong in the earth. He is looking for those who have a blameless heart toward Him.

The good news is you are the person the Lord wants to cleanse and make blameless and then work through. When you believe the fact that God longs to work in your life, your faith will increase. Your hope will increase. Your willingness to submit and live a blameless life will increase, and God’s work in your life will increase! 

Today, have confidence in the Scripture. Begin to thank God for giving you a clean and blameless heart. Thank Him for choosing to work in you. As you thank and praise Him, expect Him to act. Expect to see Him move mightily on your behalf, because He sees you as blameless!

“For the eyes of the Lord run to and fro throughout the whole earth to show Himself strong in behalf of those whose hearts are blameless toward Him”¦”

(2 Chronicles 16:9, AMP)

Pray With Me
Yahweh, thank You for the blood of Christ which cleanses my sins and gives me a blameless heart. Father, please search my heart today, and remove anything that isn’t pleasing to You. God, I open my heart and confess my sins, and invite You to work in every area of my life so I can be blameless before you, and be effective in Your service. I bless You and thank You for Your faithfulness, in Christ‘s Name! Amen.

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Sowing Seeds

Yesterday I celebrated my birthday and I had a great day. I received so many well wishes, some from individuals whose lives God allowed me to touch through ministry, those little seeds from a sermon, a prayer, or a devotion. Thank You God! God has provided us with seeds so that we can invest into the lives of others. 

There is tremendous potential in any seed. A single seed can produce a harvest of 30, 60 or 100% return! But that seed has to be planted. You can have a packet of seeds sitting in a drawer for years and nothing will happen. But when you plant that seed in the ground, water it and tend to it, that seed will begin to grow. It may not take long before the bountiful harvest is ready.

Today, remember, we have seeds of greatness on the inside of us. God has placed within us everything we need to be successful. But, we have to step out and sow those seeds. we have to boldly declare our faith and put action behind it. We must keep an attitude of expectancy, and go out believing that great things are coming our way. Be obedient to His Word, because those seeds you sow will produce a harvest all the days of your life!

“Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed, and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.”

(2 Corinthians 9:10, NIV)

Pray With Me
Yahweh, thank You for entrusting me with seeds to sow in everyone I meet. Father, I want to be a wise steward of all Your resources. God, give me wisdom and discernment to be obedient to You. Let everything I do bring honour to You and bless others, in Jesus’ Name! Amen.

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Fill Me Now

During lockdown many are lonely, depressed and going hungry in the natural. What do you do when you’re hungry and just not sure when or what will satisfy you? You may try to think of what to eat, but maybe you’re not sure when you will get it. Spiritual hunger works the same way. You may feel a restlessness or unsettled, but you can’t quite figure out what will satisfy you. You may try to fill that need with other things– addictions, people, or negative behaviour, but only God can fill that spiritual void, and He can also supply your physical and emotional needs. Reach out to Him today.

In today’s verse we are told what will fill the hunger in our souls – God’s righteousness. When you hunger and thirst for righteousness, which is God’s way of doing good things, you will be spiritually satisfied. But just like you have to take time to eat in the natural, you have to take time to “eat” or partake of God’s righteousness. Doing right and feasting on His Word.

Today and every day, take time and devote it to the Lord with prayer. State your physical needs, spend time in worship and the study of His Word. Stay in fellowship with other believers by attending church regularly, stay amongst the righteous and doing righteous acts. As you focus your hunger on God’s righteousness, you will be filled and live satisfied in Him all the days of your life.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”

(Matthew 5:6, NIV)

Pray With Me
Yahweh, thank You for the promise to fill my hunger both physically and spiritually. Father, I open my heart to You and ask that You draw me by Your Spirit. God, I beg You to teach me to walk in Your ways of righteousness, Your right doing, that I may honour You and be satisfied, physically, emotionally and spiritually all the days of my life. I receive this by faith right now. I bless You always, in Christ’s Name! Amen. 

 

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