As much as you want to have things go your way, if your situations and circumstances are not changing, then ask God what it is in you that He is wanting to do. Most times God uses situations and circumstances to draw out the things that need to be worked on in your life. He will use situations, circumstances, and random conversations, sudden changes etc. to draw out the character flaws in you that need to align with His character. Your flesh will always want it’s way BUT in your daily walk with Christ, look for the opportunitys of change, maturity, and growth being presented; perhaps even as an answer…
Embracing God’s Training: Joy in the Process of Preparation
Over the summer, I have been going through what’s felt like a demolition to bring finality to certain things; to bring growth and maturity in certain areas. I know God has been preparing me for a thing. He would never want me, or anyone, to go forth into our purpose/calling without being prepared. If we are not prepared to hold up what He is about to give us, then we will fall under it. Here is a word of encouragement for you: Embrace the process of preparation with joy for the joy set before you. Jesus left you an example of that. He left you an example of the attitude…
Warfare Prayer for Home
Thank you God for everything you have done are doing, and will be doing in and through my life and home. I speak out and command that the atmosphere in my home has permission to be ruled and reigned by the spirit of the living God only. Everything else you have to leave now! I command you Satan out of my home and off and away from me, all members of my home, and my property. It doesn’t matter who may have come into agreement with you Satan, I cut off all known, unknown, intentional and unintentional agreements and connections that caused an open door. I command those access points to be…
Training Through Resistance: Embracing God’s Process for Strength, Endurance, and Obedience
Allow God to teach you through everything going on around you right now. Instead of complaining or getting super frustrated, let God show you a new perspective on all matters. Can you have strength training without any resistance? No, it’s not possible. The resistance must be present in order for your muscles to have opportunity to strengthen. If there is no resistance, there is no strengthening. Training is everything. During the time you’re being strengthened, you’re also being given endurance. Endurance means to bear an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way. How can you have the opportunity to be strengthened with endurance without resistance? It’s not possible! …
