There's another epidemic that's been plaguing the body of Christ for centuries; an overtaking of the enemy's lies that God does not bless or prosper His people. Many believers would say He does, but if you listen to them talk long enough; they will end up revealing what's really in their hearts.
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There is No Power in Saying the Name of Jesus
Read that title carefully; there is no power in saying the
name of Jesus. There is power in His name, but not in simply saying it. The
authority does not come from verbal expression, but from having it inside of
you and wielding it! This is why right believing is vital to your victory.
How the Demonic Realm Affects Your Life
Many brush off the spirit realm as if it's not really a threat to them. If you're saved, it's not, but you have to believe that. I love to preach about the spirit realm; predominantly for two reasons; because I experienced both sides, and because I want to help prevent others from doing the same. But, there's someone I want you to meet who has a story that exposes a whole lot on the subject.
ADT Can't Protect You
There is a small degree of shock that can occur from the surprise of an alarm sounding. This may temporarily rattle a subject's train of thought; perhaps even deter them from entering your home. But when all is said and done, at the end of the day; ADT or any other home security system can't protect you.
Loved for Who You Are or What You Do?
If you grew up with parents who were hard on you, you felt it. There were likely pressures on you to get good grades, be the best player on the team or maybe get into the right college. Maybe you've been married or in a relationship where you just wanted to be accepted for who you were, rather than what you could do for the other person.
Don't Prostitute Your Heart
Webster defines a prostitute as a person, in particular a woman, who engages in sexual activity for payment. Society stereo-typically labels prostitutes as women who dress scantily clad and hang out on street corners waiting for their next "john". However, I am about to call out some truth that the Holy Spirit gave me that will likely be very uncomfortable and potentially offensive for some of you; it could also change your life for the better if you let it!
How Your Desires Align with God's
Are you discouraged about the desires of your heart; afraid to ask God for them because you feel like they don't line up with what He wants? There is so much confliction in the church about this; children of God are torn, and with legitimate reason because their spirit man knows the truth, but religion has burdened their soul with fear.
Are You Around the Wrong People?
From a heart of faith, it is vital the words you speak out of your own mouth; but it is equally vital what you hear others saying to you. Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God; if your friends, co-workers, close circles, or even family members are not speaking words of life according to God's truth, your faith will not grow.
Don't Let Idolatry of Family Stop Your Destiny
There is obviously no end to the extensive list of things that people can worship. Not just the usual norms like drugs, alcohol, cigarettes, food, gambling, sex, shopping, and exercise; but other, less outwardly visible idols like approval of others, being right, and drama. Anything we go to other than God in order to feel better, only hurts us; but a difficult and very often vice for believers, is their parents or family.
Difference Between God Ordained Suffering vs Consequences of Choices
There are so many believers dealing with so many issues; losing jobs, marriages and relationships ending, vehicles breaking down, sick all the time, living paycheck to paycheck, and stressed about life in general. One common denominator I hear frequently is variations of how "it's all part of God's plan". True, God has a plan; but those things aren't part of it.
If Your Pet Can Do It; Your Standards are Too Low
During a "round table" at a Burger King hi-top, my family and I were discussing the expectations people have in their spouse; or future spouse if one is single. Though there are different roles and natural tendencies of each gender; one major, unanimous conclusion we came to was whatever you expect in your mate; should also be what you have to offer.
Don't Get Stuck in the Trial
The Lord dropped a revelation on me that a lot of
His kids hold on to sicknesses; claiming it as "My insert ailment here" and
using the trial itself as their testimony. The Lord said some believers get comfortable in the trial; feeding off the attention, encouragement, and support, and they don't move forward to the actual triumph.
Why Not Every Believer is a Co-Heir with Christ
God’s love is unconditional; it’s based on His love for you,
not your behavior. As a believer, there is nothing that can separate you from
the love of God; once you receive His son, you are sealed eternally in Christ. The blessings found in Christ are also available, but they're not all true for every saint.
It's Not God's Fault; It's Ours
A while back, on the news; there was a story about a man who walked into a church, sat through a bible study then afterwards shot and killed 9 people. I heard many asking the question, "How can that happen in a church?" The answer is simple, but not easily received; Satan does not care, nor is he intimidated that you’re having a bible study; if you're not walking in the truth, he knows you're not protected.
For Visionaries Everywhere
I read something today on the character and challenges of Prophets and Apostles; the intense
conditions God requires of them because of their call, but it applies to
anyone who’s a visionary. Below is a quote by someone named Os Guiness; it
helped make so much sense of what I’ve been experiencing lately, and I believe this
will help someone else too!
Don't Let Fear and Doubt Lower Your Standards
For the sake of making a point, set aside the fact that you may or may not have the faith for this. Let's say someone in their 40's told you they wanted to go to college, get a degree, start a career then save money, so they could buy a multi-million dollar home. If they even lived long enough to see it; you'd likely think that was crazy, right?
How Would You Treat an Intruder?
What would you do if someone broke into your home and stole
all of your valuables? My confident assumption is that you would likely be on
the phone trying to find the strongest security system available and scheduling
an install A.S.A.P. You might even go so far as to call the police and file a
report; to hunt down and arrest the culprit, as well as get your stuff back!
Are You Thinking Too Small?
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are many reasons why God sometimes won’t give us what we ask for; it's usually because we're not ready for one reason or another. However, sometimes
the reason He holds off is because we're thinking too small; He knows that when we learn the truth about who He is, what we initially asked for wasn't what we really wanted.
The Reason God Hates Divorce
Most of us know God hates divorce; but do we know why He hates it? I knew He hated it when I got divorced, but my reasons for hesitation were out of fear God would punish me. I was never taught the reason why God hates divorce, and it is very important to know that because it will help you to have a better understanding of what marriage is supposed to be.
Why You Should Stop Trying Not to Sin
A lot of people are trapped in a lifestyle of sin and idolatry; whether subtly with things like coffee and cigarettes or in outright addictions like drugs and pornography. Of course there are times that call for a, “You need to put the pipe down”; but a person will never be delivered from sin and idolatry by trying to stop.
The Pain Doesn't Have to Last
In my life, many people have opened up to me about broken relationships or the loss of loved ones that brought them deep sorrow. I started seeing so many people go on for years, sometimes decades, unable to fully process the separation or death of those who passed. It resulted in them reliving the memory year after year without moving forward completely. There may be a degree of sadness when someone you love passes away, but if their home is heaven; that is reason to rejoice, not sustain lifelong suffering. Especially if our home is heaven; this means we will see them again, and live in the midst of love and joy with them forever. God did not create us to live our lives in anguish.
Why Satan Wants You to Blame God
I met a young man last night who asked, “Who is God?” After
allowing him to open up, he revealed a lot of evil and unjust things that happened
to him. Stereo-typically, he wanted to know if there really is a God
then where was he while all these bad things were happening to him. Listening to his story; the details
had similarities to mine, and I had great compassion. This caused me to be so
grieved for how many people this has happened to, and angry at the devil for
his tactics.
How to Develop a Relationship with God
Recently I heard someone ask the question, "How do you develop a relationship with God", and though there are some practical things involved; things like reading the Bible, going to church, and praying in and of themselves are not what cause a deeper relationship.
It's Time to Toss Plan "B"!
It’s my confident estimation that as a baby, you probably weren’t secretly stashing away jars of baby food in your crib. You probably weren't thinking, “Maybe I should keep an eating schedule in case mom forgets to feed me”. As a child, you naturally trusted your parents to take care of you without being aware that’s what you were doing. Why then do we have a “plan B” now?
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