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In Part 1 we began to address what so many face, but rarely, if ever, speak of: "Why does it seem like so much of my prayer must be missing the target? What am I doing wrong? I believe the Bible and I'm praying in faith. Why isn't it being answered accordingly?" We answered by illustrating the extent to which we, God's very own, tend to be much more transactional than relational, more accustomed and attuned to 'doing life' by mechanisms which eliminate the necessity of being 'in the moment.' Punch a few buttons, or speak a few words, and "the whole world" opens to you, but can't this be at the expense of your "own soul?" As Jesus said: "what will a man give in exchange for his soul?" (Mt.16:26).
There are a lot of challenges and dangers in our world today. As we continue to encounter an increasing number of challenges, there is the question of how we will be able to survive? I submit to you that the answer lies in unyielding prayer. Consistent prayer is essential for maintaining our connection with God. Prayer is a powerful weapon that can help us overcome the challenges we face. It can help us to find strength and courage to tackle these challenges, and it can also help us to stay focused on our goals and to persevere in times of difficulty. Prayer is an important part of our survival toolkit.
In this world of spiritual darkness, you are the light that shines! I know sometimes it feels as if the darkness is so great that everyone will be engulfed in it, but this is not true. This is only a lie and a deception, because those born of the Spirit have the light of life and nothing can put that light out. A few nights ago, we had severe thunderstorms and tornados here in Oklahoma. When I woke up to the weather sirens it was pitch black, but the minute I turned on my little flashlight, the darkness in the room receded and I could make my way to the LIGHT SWITCH and all the darkness in the room FLED. Where did it go?
In today's world, it feels like we're constantly caught in the crossfire of a culture war. Every day, we're faced with divisive issues—from political disagreements to debates over values that shape our society. Whether online or in person, people are divided, entrenched in their own beliefs, often battling to prove their point. It's easy to be swept up in the intensity of it all, but as Christians, we are called to live differently. Rather than engaging in hostility, we are invited to step back and choose to live as citizens of God's Kingdom, responding with love instead of anger.
You can unlock the transformative power of God in your life through intentional prayer, fasting, and a dedicated walk with Jesus. These spiritual practices not only deepen your relationship with Him but also equip you with His divine anointing to overcome challenges and fulfill your purpose. In this blog post, you will discover practical steps to activate God's power within you, enabling you to live a life marked by faith, strength, and purpose. Get ready to embrace the incredible potential that comes from a vibrant connection with the Almighty!
There's a time to pray and a time to act. And even though it's not easy, confrontation is often necessary. If you need to confront someone or something in your life, make sure you do it. If someone has treated you badly, you don't have to let them continue to disrespect you, devalue you or mistreat you. Obviously, it won't help you, and it won't help that person either. Confront them about it. However, maybe what you need to confront isn't a person. Maybe it's something you've let creep into your life uninvited, like negative thoughts, a bad attitude or habitual sin. The good news is, you don't have to let that control you either—if you'll confront it.
How do I not panic or give in to my fears? Let's face it, times are rough. Jesus tells us in John 16:33, (NKJV), "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." How do I calm my mind and emotions during tribulations, difficult times?
As we approach the end of the age, we as believers are coming closer to the Kingdom of Light and our light will become brighter. But the world is coming closer to the kingdom of darkness. Therefore, their darkness will become darker. For the scriptures reveal that the lamp of the wicked shall be put out. Things are not going to get better in the world. The world will be walking further into darkness, stumbling as it goes. But you don't have to stumble in darkness. You can have the light of life.
God's will does not automatically happen in the life of a Christian. All believers are in a real war. The Bible tells us we will have trials and encounter spiritual warfare in this lifetime. So how do we come through the difficulties we all face? Jesus said in John 16:33 (NKJV), "These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world." And 1 Corinthians 15:57 says, "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Jesus has already provided us with the victory. We must learn to walk in it.
You just received discernment and believe it is from the Lord. Your concern is: "What do I do next?" My concern is what you didn't do next. The next step is not taking action on the discernment you received but testing it. Ask yourself questions such as: "Will this bear fruit and glorify the name of Jesus Christ, or will it distract and detour me from my godly assignment?" When receiving discernment that you believe is from the Lord, you should stop and verify it is from the Lord, and not your flesh or the enemy trying to distract you. It is wisdom to verify the word (not analyze it) before you take action.
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