Tag: Jesus

Have you ever put energy into a relationship but it didn’t work out? What about a new business venture but you find yourself still struggling with finances? Sometimes people get discouraged in life because things didn’t turn out the way they hoped. Now they think it’s never going to happen.

One thing we have to learn is that God honours perseverance. On the way to your “yes”, you may encounter some “no’s”. You may encounter some closed doors, but that doesn’t mean it’s the final answer. It just means keep going!

Today, please remember, if God promised it, He’s going to bring it to pass. The Word says, through faith and patience, we inherit God’s promises. Hallelujah! This is where patience and perseverance comes in. This is where trust comes in. Just because you don’t see things happen right away, doesn’t mean you should quit. Your “yes” is on the way. Rise up and press forward. Keep believing, against all the no’s, keep hoping, keep enduring and keep asking, because our God is always faithful to His Word!

“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7)

Let’s Pray

Yahweh, thank You for Your faithfulness in my life. Father, I will believe Your Word today. I will trust Your promises. I will keep standing,  believing and asking. God, I believe Your “yes” is on the way, and I receive it in Christ’s Name! Amen.

Normally being a prisoner is not a good thing, but the Scripture says a prisoner of hope is a good thing. Are you a prisoner of hope? A prisoner of hope is someone who has an attitude of faith and expectancy even when things aren’t going their way. They know that God has a plan to get them through hard times, a plan to restore their health (including mental health), finances, dreams, and relationships.  

You may not be where you want to be today, but have hope because all things are subject to change. Scripture says, God promises to restore double to those who hope in Him. When God restores something, He doesn’t just set things back the way they were before. He goes above and beyond. He makes things better than they were before!  

Today, we have a reason to be hopeful. We have a reason to rejoice because God has double blessings in store for our future! Don’t let circumstances drag you down or distract you. Instead, choose to be a prisoner of hope and positivity, and watch what God will do to restore every area of your life! 

“Return to the stronghold, O prisoners who have the hope; this very day I am declaring that I will restore double to you.” (Zechariah 9:12,) 

Let’s Pray 

Yahweh, thank You for Your promise of double. Father, I choose to be a prisoner of hope. I have decided to keep my eyes on You knowing that You are working things out on my behalf, and You will restore double of everything the enemy has stolen from me in my life! In Christ’s Name! Amen.  

With many of our youth today growing up without a father-figure in their lives, it becomes hard for them to trust God and love God. Unlike David, who despite life’s challenges, chose to put his life in the hands of the Lord. In Psalms 31, He says, “I trust You, God, because I know You are good, my times are in Your hands.” Are you willing, despite an absent father-figure, poor relationships or trust issues, to release every area of your life to the Father who will never abandon you or let you down? Are you willing to trust Him with every time and season of your life? 

Today, you may be in a situation that you don’t fully understand, but take heart, God is a good God, you can trust Him. He is working on your behalf. If you’ll keep your heart surrendered to Him, you’ll begin to see things change in your favour. As you continue to trust Him, He’ll open doors for you. God, will take what the enemy meant for evil in your life, and He’ll turn it around for your good. Keep standing, keep believing, and trust Him. Your times are in His hands! 

“My times are in Your hands…” (Psalm 31:15) 

Let’s Pray 

Yahweh, thank you for being there for me, today I choose to trust You. Father, I trust that You are working on my behalf. God, I trust You with my whole life, my times are in Your hands. Please help me to stay close to You today, so that I can hear Your voice. In Christ’s Name! Amen.

During these unprecedented times we have to be diligent to make time every day, throughout the day, to stop and pray and call on Him. God promises so many things to those who call on Him. He is always listening, He is always ready to receive us when we come to Him. The question is, how often are you calling on Him? A lot of times people think, “Oh I need to pray about that.” But then they get busy going about their day and distracted with life. But thinking about praying isn’t the same as actually praying. Knowing that you need to pray isn’t the same as praying.  

Scripture tells us there is power in agreement. When two or more come together in His Name, He is there to bless. One way to develop a habit of praying is to have a prayer partner, or prayer warriors, friends who you agree to connect with and pray together. It doesn’t have to be long or formal. If you don’t have a prayer partner, let Jesus be your prayer partner! Talk to Him throughout the day, carve out time each day to develop a habit of prayer! 

Today, start formulating your prayer habit! Open your calendar/diary right now and make an appointment with God. Schedule a daily prayer appointment in your calendar for the next few weeks. Then, choose a prayer partner or friends to hold yourself accountable and agree with. Make a plan of what you will do and your expectations and get started. Please give yourself grace if you miss a day, but then get back on track and keep going. Prayer will be the best habit you ever form! 

“To You, O LORD, I called, and to the Lord I made supplication.” (Psalm 30:8) 

Let’s Pray 

Yahweh, thank You for answering my half-hearted prayers. Thank You for Your promises and blessings and the awesome benefits for those who are faithful in prayer. God, help me to be faithful, help me to be diligent in keeping You first in everything I do. Father, teach me to have deeper conversations with You. Send me praying faithful people to agree and connect with, in Jesus’ Name! Amen. 

A few nights ago, I was sitting in my car reflecting on my day. I looked up and it was amazing – the lights, the stars and the bright moon all seemed so surreal, it shouted I love you! All through the world we see God’s love, even in the midst of chaos. There is tremendous power in love! In the same way that a tree will grow taller and stronger when its roots grow deep, you will be stronger and rise higher when you are rooted in God’s love. 

Love starts with a choice. When you say “yes” to God, you are saying “yes” to love, because God is love! According to 1 Corinthians 13, love means being patient and kind. It means not seeking your own way, not being jealous or boastful. When you choose love instead of choosing to hate, you are showing the world that God is first place in your life. The more you choose to love, the stronger your spiritual roots will grow. 

Today, let me remind you, love is the greatest principle and it’s the currency of Heaven. Love will last throughout eternity. Choose to love today, and let it be strong in your heart. Let His love build security in you, and empower you to live the life of kindness, patience and peace God has for you. 

“…May you be rooted deep in love and founded securely on love.”(Ephesians 3:17) 

Let’s Pray  

Yahweh, today and everyday, I choose love. Father, show me how to love You and others the way You love me. Give me patience and kindness. Take away selfishness, jealousy and pride. God, thank You for setting me free and empowering me to live the life You have for me, in Christ’s Name! Amen.

Today’s verse tells us how to make love great – by being kind. You may have heard today’s verse many times before, but one translation puts it this way “love looks for a way to be constructive.” In other words, kindness isn’t just about being nice; it’s looking for ways to improve someone else’s life. It’s bringing out the best in others.

Each morning, when you start your day, don’t just spend time thinking about yourself, or how you can make your own life better. Think about ways you can make someone else’s life better too! Ask yourself, “who can I encourage today? Who can I build up?” You have something to offer those around you that no one else can give. Someone in your life needs your encouragement. Someone in your life needs to know that you believe in them. We are responsible for how we treat the people He’s placed in our lives. He’s counting on us to bring out the best in our family and friends.

Today, ask the Lord to give you creative ways to encourage those around you. As you sow seeds of encouragement and bring out the best in others, God will send people along your path that will build you up too. Keep showing kindness so you can move forward into the blessings and freedom God has for you! 

“…love is kind…” (1 Corinthians 13:4)

Let’s Pray

Yahweh, thank You for loving me when I was unlovable. Father, thank You for believing in me and always building me up, even when I disrespect Your kingdom. God, I ask that You show me creative ways to encourage and build up the people around me. Help me to be an example of Your love today and always, in Christ’s Name! Amen.

Have you gone through the year struggling or striving to make something happen? Maybe it’s a breakthrough in your finances, or in a relationship. It is good to do everything we know to do in the natural, but we have to always remember that victory or breakthrough doesn’t come by human might nor power, but by the Spirit of the living God.

The word Spirit in today’s verse in some translations can be translated as breath (Ruach). “It’s by the breath of Almighty God,” that’s how breakthroughs come. When you realise God is breathing in you by His Spirit, it’s time to take a leap of faith and say, “yes, this is my year; I’m going to accomplish my dreams, I’m going to reach my goals, I’m going to grow spiritually.” That’s when you will feel God’s wind beneath your wings. That’s when you’ll feel a supernatural lift, an anointing that will help you accomplish what you could not accomplish before.

Today, know that the breath (Ruach) of God is blowing through you. This is your season. This is your year to believe again. Believe that God can open doors that no man can shut. Believe that He is working in your favour. Believe that it’s your season, it’s your year, and get ready to embrace every blessing He has in store for you! Hallelujah!

“…‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty.” (Zechariah 4:6)

Let’s Pray

Yahweh, thank You for the power of Your Holy Spirit at work in my life. Father, today I surrender every area of my heart, my mind, my will and my emotions to You. God, I believe if You breath into me Your supernatural power, then my breakthrough will come, so I give You permission to take my breath away and fill me with Your Spirit, so that things will change in this coming year. Direct my steps and give me power to overcome my weaknesses. In Christ’s Name! Amen.

Are you aware that God has put a promise inside each one of us? We often must go through the wilderness before reaching our promised land. Oftentimes, like Joseph, we feel like we are in a pit long before we ever see the palace. Maybe you’re in a season right now where you don’t see anything happening. You think, “I’ve been praying and believing for a year, five years, ten years. It’s never going to work out”.

Scripture says, the eyes of the Lord search to and fro to find someone who will be faithful on His behalf. Be the person He finds faithful. Keep believing, keep praying, keep obeying and stay the course.

Today be encouraged. You may be tired, discouraged and frustrated, but don’t give up on your future. Stay on the high road. Our God is a faithful God. It may be taking a long time, but what He started He will finish in your life. He will lead you into victory!

“Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’ ” (Isaiah 30:21).

Let’s Pray

Yahweh, thank You for leading and guiding me in paths of righteousness. Father, I choose to trust even when I don’t understand. God, I believe that You are working behind the scenes for my good. I will stay the course knowing that You have blessing and victory in store for me. In Christ’s name, Amen.

If you’re unfamiliar with the story, David slept with his top soldier’s wife while he was at battle. He sent her back home and later found out she was pregnant. This act ultimately led King David to murder his soldier. This was the first record of a “hit it and quit it”. Literally. David hit the skins and immediately sent her home.

David was a soldier – no, a warrior – but he didn’t put on his armour for daily battle. He left himself exposed for the enemy to attack and conquer. How many mornings of yours resemble that of David’s evening? What is your Bathsheba? Maybe it’s porn. Maybe it’s a co-worker or female at your church. Only you know. However, I know this…we cannot afford to start our days off unarmed.

Today Brothers, let’s make a pact to honour God with the first of our mornings. Honour him with daily prayer and dependence. Morning prayer, like breakfast, is the most important part of our day as men. Remember, there’s nothing you can do that hasn’t already been done. Don’t let the devil trick you into thinking your sin is too great for forgiveness. As He did King David, God is ready and willing to forgive your sexual sins, He’s just waiting on you to ask.

For this scripture, I’d like to highlight what David did NOT do as soon as he got up:

– Pray

– Guard his eyes

– Guard his heart

“One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the palace. From the roof he saw a woman bathing. The woman was very beautiful, and David sent someone to find out about her. The man said, “She is Bathsheba, the daughter of Eliam and the wife of Uriah the Hittite.” Then David sent messengers to get her. She came to him, and he slept with her. Then she went back home.” (2 Samuel 11:2-4)

Let’s Pray

Yahweh, thank you for your grace and mercy. For your forgiveness for every Bathsheba we have had in our lives. For every porn site visited. For every secret sin, we have not confessed or repented of. Lord, we give our heart to you to cleanse it and make it whole. Renew our minds. We cannot do it ourselves, so we thank you for your strength. Now teach us how to use this strength daily, in Christ name, Amen.

After listening to comments made about men’s mental wellbeing, I said to myself – words have tremendous power. No matter what you may be facing today, the words of your mouth can help set the course for victory or defeat.  

Brothers, when you wake up with an attitude of faith, hope and expectancy and declare out of your mouth that God is your refuge, you will be strengthened and empowered by His Spirit. When you talk like you are blessed and walk like you are blessed, you will live like you are blessed! When you declare favour and blessing, you are sowing favour and blessing, and you will reap a harvest of favour and blessing in return.  

Today, brothers, it’s so important to take inventory of what you are saying on a regular basis. Even when challenges and obstacles arise, you have to rise up and say, “If God is for me, who can be against me?” Every day, let go of the weeds of unforgiveness and bitterness. Water your seed with the Word of God so you can move forward into the abundant life God has for you! 

“I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my Refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust [with great confidence, and on whom I rely’]!” (Psalm 91:2)

Let’s Pray 

Yahweh, thank You for Your Word which is like refreshing water to my soul. Father, help me choose the right things to say, so that I can live in victory all the days of my life, in Christ’s Name! Amen.

As hard as it may be sometimes, paying evil back with evil always results in death for all parties involved. The operating force behind revenge is the pride of life. When we elevate ourselves above being able to be offended, we open ourselves up to retaliation as a response.

It is this type of prideful elevation that attempts to put you above God by deeming yourself more apt to render a just punishment for the offence given – when God has called us to do the opposite. In the face of being done wrong, do right by them. It doesn’t mean you blindly allow people to run all over you or treat you any way they desire, but it does mean that you lead with forgiveness. You process every evil act towards you through the filter of forgiveness before you let it generate anger.

It means you are mature enough in Christ to see the spirit at work,  instead of the person who wronged you. Enabling you to channel your anger properly to the adversary and not the child of God that he used to wrong you. Never forget that love covers a multitude of sins. Wherever there is love, there is God, there is healing, there is forgiveness, and there is liberty.

Today, don’t give the enemy any residence in your life by harnessing hate towards anyone no matter how badly they wronged you. Annihilate his presence by relentlessly treating others better than their actions have qualified them to receive. Keep on loving them in spite of it all and let God handle them justly.

“Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.” (1 Thessalonians 5:15)

Let’s Pray

Yahweh, help me to be more humble. Father, I know I should not take any personal attack directed towards me. I know it’s spiritual. I will not let the devil deceive me into responding through my flesh. Instead, I put my flesh under submission of your Holy Spirit and rely on your strength to guide my words and actions toward others who have and will offend me. In Christ’s name, I pray, Amen.

Like a wounded boxer with only a round to go and losing the fight, it’s now time to draw the line and fight like there is no tomorrow. The devil is on attack, and he will not let up until you and your family are destroyed.

As men of God, we cannot risk another moment fighting this spiritual fight with natural means. It’s not about politics or military might. It’s not about the amount of money you make. Those things are important, but they are also distractions.

It’s about God and the direction He wants you to take your family. As a man of God, your primary goal is to make sure you and your family have a relationship with Christ. Through these relationships, you can establish the strength to fight from a place of victory in Christ. The enemy will do everything possible to prevent it, but it won’t work. You have at your disposal the most powerful weapon mankind has ever seen… Prayer.

Today, it’s time to take off the gloves, fall to your knees and lift your hands in surrender to Christ. No more fighting in the physical. If so, you’re fighting in an arena destined to lose. Instead, take it to the spiritual arena, where your victory is guaranteed. Speak over your family, pray for your kids, and rebuke any attempt you see the enemy making to destroy their confidence and identity in Christ. Don’t fall for his distractions. He knows he doesn’t stand a chance against the power of prayer. So, use it!

“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds.” (2 Corinthians 10:4)

Let’s Pray

Yahweh, in your name, I pray this prayer. Devil, you can’t have my family. Your feeble attempts to destroy what God ordained will not come to pass. God, thank you for being my protection. You are greater than any deceit the enemy can come up with. Today, devil, I will beat you down, knock you out, and annihilate you with the power of prayer in the name of Yahshua, the Messiah. God protect us, I pray. Amen.

God longs to be your sun and shield. You may ask what does the sun do for us? It lights our way; it keeps us warm; it nourishes the plants of the earth so that we can have sustenance. The earth is sustained by its relationship to the sun, and God wants to sustain you through your relationship with Him. He wants to be your shield of protection against all the fiery darts of the enemy. He wants to light and direct your path. He wants to keep you warm when life seems cold. 

Today, are you ready to receive God as your sun and shield? If you’ve been relying on anything or anyone else, let it go and put your trust in Almighty God. Open your heart and receive all that He has for you. Receive His blessing and protection today. Let His light shine on your path so you can move forward into the life God has for you! 

“For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favour and honour; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.” (Psalm 84:11) 

Let’s Pray  

Yahweh, right now I open my heart and mind to You. Father, I receive Your blessing and favour and ask that You direct my every step. God, show me Your ways that I may walk with You today and always, in Christ’s Name! Amen.

Our emotions are God-given, but too often, people allow their negative circumstances to dictate their emotions instead of the Word of God. If there’s one thing that can lead you away from your God given potential and seeing the awesome plan God has for your life – it’s your emotions.  

If we allow our circumstances to dictate our emotions, and are moved by what we see and experience, doors for doubt and fear are open. When we allow doubt and fear in, we become emotionally unstable. The way you feel today has little to do with what God is actually doing in your life. He’s always working behind the scenes, even if we don’t realize!  

Today, don’t allow yourself to be tossed around by your emotions. Instead, choose to be stable minded by focusing your thoughts on the Word of God and hanging with positive people. Stand strong in God so you can confidently embrace the plans He has for you! 

“But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.” (James 1:6) 

Let’s Pray 

Yahweh, thank You for Your Word which guides my feet and lights my path. Father, I choose to meditate on Your Truth which is my source of mental strength. God please help me to be stable minded, as I focus on You and your word. In Christ’ Name, Amen.