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First and Foremost
Above all else what we should be focused on the most is building a true and lasting relationship with Abba. There isn’t any other more important relationship. It’s only in the a relationship with God can true successful living spring up. Take the time to build a relationship with Abba if you do not have one and if you do, spend time cultivating this relationship. Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. Matthew 6:33 NLT Do not get too caught up in the daily routines of this life. This is one way the enemy causes distraction. In order…
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Rest
If your work week did a number on you then you know you need to rest. Find some time this weekend to rest. Rest your mind and put the worries and planning away. Are you tired? Rest! Are you stressed out? Rest! Need some guidance to confirm your next step? Then Rest! Resting allows the body and mind to relax and rejuvenate. It gives your body the opportunity to release the unnecessary toxins which need to get out. Simple ways to Rest! Go for a walk alone, with the dog or with your child Walking is one the best ways to get in some exercise and keep you body moving without…
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Deep Cry to Repentance
Over the past few days the word “Repent” has been highlighted to me repeatedly. Repent? What does this word mean? Repent according to the KJV Dictionary Definition is known as: To feel pain, sorrow or regret for something done or spoken; as, to repent that we have lost much time in idleness or sensual pleasure; to repent that we have injured or wounded the feelings of a friend. A person repents only of what he himself has done or said. To express sorrow for something past. To change the mind in consequence of the inconvenience or injury done by past conduct. In theology, to sorrow or be pained for sin,…
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Come Find Rest
Have you ever been in a season of your life where you feel extremely overwhelmed? It’s like everything seems to be crashing down on you all at once. You feel frustration setting camp in your heart with no desire to leave soon. This is how life can become when we are not resting in God. There was a period of my life when I felt so overburdened with life’s issues and felt like I was drowning. The spirit of oppression was trying to settle in but at just the right moment, the Word of God spoke to me. Through a simple yet powerful statement, He said through the voice of…
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How to Stand Firm Against the devil
The Word of God tells to resist the devil (stand firm against him) and he will flee from us ( James 4:7). In the following verses James speaks more about the topic. He says come near to God and He will come near to you. He continues to encourage us to purify ourselves, to humble ourselves and repent and truly love each other. Below are a few tips to help you on this journey of daily standing firm against the devil. The more we practice this the better we will become at resisting the devil. Let’s train our muscles. Tips to resist the devil: So humble yourselves before God. Resist…
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Your Strategy is Here
For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. Isaiah 41:13 One morning I sat on my living room rug and began to talk to God. I expressed my desires to Him. I needed help and I knew He was the only one who could assist. To be honest I was a little more anxious than I should be even though He already told me “do not be anxious about anything…” What I really should be doing is that second part of the bible verse which states, “ but in every situation, by prayer…
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Overcoming Weariness
But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 NKJV My Friend, weariness comes to all of us, and when you give in to weariness, you lose your passion, strength, and determination to fight the good fight. You won’t soar like an eagle if you’re negative in your thinking. You won’t run and not be weary if you’re focused on your problems, thinking about how impossible something is. What causes your strength to be renewed is when you live with the expectancy that God is in control, when you…
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Know When its Time to Move on
Let go of anything in your life that adds no value. It’s keeping you away from what is truly valuable. The more you stay connected to what lacks value, the less you see what is valuable. You know if something is valuable by it’s fruits. What is truly valuable produces much good fruit in all seasons and whatever is done truly prospers. What is not valuable acts like it can produce fruit and may even produce fruit but this fruit does not last. Here are a few questions to ask yourself to help determine if something is really valuable. Is this thing; job, career, relationship, opportunity, place, ministry, program…you name…
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The Church Visit
When the Lord speaks it’s our duty to obey or disobey. We don’t have to do anything He says because we have been given free will. I felt the impression to visit my home church. It has been a while since I had been there. However, one moment came and I felt God had put it on my heart to visit. I woke up that Sunday, dressed and headed to catch the “church bus”. I was still debating about whether I should really go or not but finally when I stepped out of the bus after it stopped off in front of the church I decided to just attend. (I…
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He Doesn’t Want Perfection
Too often we hold back on what God has already told us to do because we don’t feel good enough. We don’t feel qualified. We worry about what others may think, the questions they may ask, simply, the judgement they may pass. I sometimes find myself fitting into this category. God tells me to do a thing and out of fear, anxiety and doubt I begin to question what He said. I tend to forget who He says I am and even so who He is. I forget that I am Fearfully and Wonderfully made. Marvelous are the works of His hands. I would get so caught up in the…
