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May the Holy Spirit reveal within us the true reason we were created, and guide us down the path of purpose today in his presence. we’re going to invite God to renew within us a true sense of purpose. Throughout the day I find my heart wandering to all sorts of purposes, some good, and some bad. But every day life teaches me that the one purpose that leads to the greatest measure of life and joy,...

Have you ever struggled with thoughts that cross your mind? It’s not that you want to think bad things; however, your mind keeps trailing to places it shouldn’t go. The scriptures teach us that there is always a battle for our minds. In order for us to guard our thoughts, we need to be vigilant and ready instead of passively allowing every thought to capture our attention. Our thoughts are powerfu...

May God guide each of us down the path to renewing our minds in his presence, and through his word today, that we might experience a greater measure of abundant life in him. Our minds are the gateway to our emotions, decisions, and perspectives. How we see the world around us, the assumptions we live with, the lies we believe, and where we choose to focus our attention, make all the difference in...

Sometimes it’s hard to face our fears. If we do that means we can’t avoid nor deny their existence. Yet, if we don’t face our fears they will continue to stalk our minds, weigh heavy on our hearts, and make us ineffective in the faith. How do we F-A-C-E our fears? F – Focus our thoughts on God’s promises not our fears. “For all the promises of God find their Yes in him. That is why it is through h...

Many of us have suffered through brokenness at different times spiritually, and financially, relationship break ups, job loss, death of a loved one, etc. What we do in our brokenness impacts the timing of our healing process. My divorce broke me into a million little pieces and God healed me even though it didn’t happen overnight. In fact, it’s been a long and difficult journey. However, I’m final...

Sometimes life is difficult even when we’ve done everything we know is right to do. Some of us have lost jobs, our marriage, suffer through illnesses, or have lost loved ones. In these times, the holidays and other celebrations may not be such a great time for us. If we aren’t careful, our mindsets, emotions, and attitudes can lead us down a dark path of hopelessness. Yet, as believers in the Lord...

Have you ever faced a situation in which you felt inadequate? It could be an upcoming test in an area you are completely unfamiliar with? Or perhaps you have a work project that you can’t seem to wrap your mind around. In these situations, most of us cave into the thinking that we will fail or that our efforts will be fruitless in the end. It’s in these times we must change our mindset about the s...

To wake up every morning is a gift from God. Even on Mondays when many of us start the work week! There’s joy because the Creator of the universe found it fit to give us breath and life. Our enjoyment doesn’t always mean that we need a vacation—although some of us may need to take time off for rest and relaxation. Enjoying life works best when we are rooted in a relationship with Jesus Christ thro...

As our culture moves further away from God, we are seeing an increase of hopelessness and despair leading more people towards suicide as an answer for their pain. Many are deceived into thinking that suicide is their only option. It’s a tragic trend impacting all socioeconomic, racial, and cultural lines. Suicide leaves more questions than answers that drills down throughout the generations of fam...

What is taking your thoughts captive? 2 Corinthians 10:5  tells us that we are to "demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we  take captive every thought  to make it obedient to Christ." Taking your thoughts captive simply means gaining control over what you think about yourself and life. Here are 6 ways to take your thoughts captive:...

Proverbs 13:5-6 Psalms 9:9-10 1John 4:4 Joshua 1:9 Pslam 27:1-3 Jeremiah 17:7-8 Philippians 4:9 1 Corinthians 10:13 Isaiah 54:17 Struggle you have dealt with now yo can face and move on in faith. Hidden Secrets Getting to the Heart of the Issue

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power.  Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.   For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.  Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that...

1. Seek God 2. Seek professional help like a therapy or a counselor 3. Make the change you are going to get help Nahum 1:13 Matthew 6:33 Psalm 119:45 Proverbs 3:5-6 1 Peter 5:8 1 Corinthians 16: 13

1. The first step is to be aware of your struggles. Acknowledge we all have struggles and that you are not alone. That the enemy wants us to believe his lie. We let pride get in the way and then we suffer in silence walking around with a mask. Fake to be okay when we really are not okay but that's where the enemy wants us to be. Romans 12:1-2 Father, I present my body to You as a living and ho...

Pray for Wisdom: James 1:5 says, “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” When we feel lost or confused, it’s then that we must turn to God in prayer, seeking guidance and wisdom to discern the best course of action. Seek God’s Will: Proverbs 3:5-6 advises, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not o...

1.You are not alone in wanting things to be different and asking God to change your situation 2. There is a place to attach our hope but it’s not to our desire for changed circumstances. 3. Though my story took the most unexpected twists and turns through the darkest valleys I’ve ever known, God’s plan was good. TRUTH FOR TODAY Psalm 62:5, “Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.”...

6 Relationship Lessons From Samson and Delilah 1. "Self-discipline is the key to relationship success." 2. "Lust is not love." 3. "Listen to wise counsel." 4. "Believe when people show you their true colors." 5. "Looks can be deceiving." 6. "God never fails to reveal red flags."

Most people struggle with things from their past because they do not allow the Spirit to renew them in the present. Their destinies are stolen or destroyed because they were unaware of how spiritual strongholds develop. Strongholds are built up through various methods, providing Satan with a base of operations.  We are well aware of Satan's sinister tendencies. However, it extends beyond that....

Trust is tough. Trusting in God when everything around us continues to go downhill is hard. Many times we may be tempted to quit trusting and take matters into our own hands. Yet, because we know better, we continue to resist that temptation and instead choose to trust. It’s much easier to trust when we are on the mountaintop of everything going the way that we expected or planned. However, it’s a...

The story of Joshua leading the Israelites to bring down the  walls of Jericho  is a powerful account that demonstrates the faithfulness and might of the Lord. Before Moses died, he declared that Joshua would be his successor and lead the Israelites into the Promised Land. Upon crossing the Jordan, Jericho is the first city the Israelites conquer with Joshua as their leader.  What moves me the mos...

Trust is the belief that someone or something is reliable, good, honest, effective, etc. Remember the woman with the issue of blood how she had to trust God despite the pain. God want us to trust him in everything and to know that he will never leave us nor forsake us.

The woman with the issues of the blood can be find in Matthew 9: 20-22, Mark 5: 25-34c and Luke 8: 43-48 . She had a medical condition that controlled her life for 12 long years. She to call the physician and use all her money still no one was able to the woman what was wrong. The woman heard about Jesus coming she pressed her way through the crowd to get to Jesus..... Why because she knew if she...

Sometimes despite our best intentions, we can struggle with trusting in God. We may fear that He may disappoint us—so we reserve a portion of our hearts instead of complete trust. Yet, in order for us to continue to be and do all that He wants for us—demands total trust—no holding back. How do we learn to TRUST in God? T – Take God at His word. “God is not man, that he should lie, or a son of man,...

Sorry, ladies I haven’t been doing my podcast. The enemy had me in a place I didn’t want to be, I was mad at God and I got to a point where I wanted to give up on life. The enemy had me in a dark hole where I could not hear nor trust God, but ladies I am back, this is the relaunch of my new podcast. On Tuesday we will be talking about Trust God in Difficult Times.

When I left for college, I made a very foolish decision. I put God on the shelf of my heart and told Him that I would be right back. I wanted to see what is was like in the world—I intended to go from point A to point B; however, I landed on Z with brokenness and pain. It’s one thing to not know the Lord and find ourselves in a bad place. However, it’s a whole different story when we’ve known the...