Prayer365 with Enrique Brooks

As a parent, not only is it frustrating when your child lies to you, it’s heartbreaking. It hurts to know that my child didn’t trust me enough to tell me the truth. I believe the same is with God. Do you trust Him enough to tell Him the truth? To bring your failures, reveal your inconsistencies and nakedness in His presence? God desires to help but we must first be honest. And I want you to know t...

Nathan was a prophet, David’s trusted advisor ¬– He was sent by God to David to rebuke him for his evil acts. David was clearly wrong, there was no way around this at all. But the significance of this moment is not the sin, but David’s response to God’s rebuke. “Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD” (2 Samuel 12:13 NIV). David was humble. He didn’t try to refute God’s claim –...

When we explore dimensions of God’s love, we encounter the very thing that has the power to fill every void, crack, gap or deficiency in our being. Love is the essence of who God is (1 John 4:8). All that He does is motivated by His love ¬– this includes both the blessing and correction; they both are founded in love (Proverbs 3:12). Because of the extravagance of God’s love and its power to compl...

The greatest discoveries in this world were not made by those who were sedentary – meaning those who have settled. No, the greatest discoveries of man were made by those who were exploratory – those who dared to step beyond the borders of what’s known into the realm of the unknown, the land of possibility. Join the lifestyle of Prayer 365: https://thryve.church/prayer365 ​

Today we will continue to walk through the Four Pillars of Intimacy. Yesterday we expressed that we must become established in our relationship with God through prayer, study, worship and fellowship. But what do we do after our relationship is established? We must engage – this is the second pillar of intimacy. Join the lifestyle of Prayer 365: https://thryve.church/prayer365 ​

Intimacy is not something that is given freely, it comes at a cost – intimacy requires commitment. In order to build an intimate relationship, it has to be supported by the right foundation. Therefore, I introduce to you the Four Pillars of Intimacy: Establish, Engage, Explore, Experience. We will take a closer look at each of these throughout the rest of the week so that we can learn how to devel...

God’s love is not like man, it’s eternal, true and unconditional. While this may be true, for some it’s a challenge to receive this love because it’s a love that is unfamiliar. Therefore, we must invest time in getting to know the Source so that we can experience the promise. This need leads us to our theme for the week: “The Principle of Knowing.” Join the lifestyle of Prayer 365: https://thryve....

One day Jesus was talking to His disciples about how to identify imitators, those who are disingenuous. He compared it to how we identify the species of a tree based on the fruit it yields. In the same way, we discover who people are not by their words but by their lives (Matthew 7:15-20). As a storyteller, your story should not be limited by words. Your testimony should go beyond words and be evi...

The fourth essential key/element of storytelling is Glory. I would argue that this is the most important element of storytelling! When we share our testimony – tell our story, there should be glory. Join the lifestyle of Prayer 365: https://thryve.church/prayer365 ​

In our focus text we have the account of John witnessing the power of the testimony. Then in the second scriptural selection, we see the Apostle Paul urging this young leader, Timothy, to not be ashamed of his testimony. Paul is at the end of his life and in His letter, he’s passing along the gems of wisdom to a young man that will carry the torch. As I meditate on this scripture, I consider the l...

Over the next four days, we will look at four essential keys to storytelling. The first of the four is authenticity. To be authentic is to simply be who you were created to be. Authenticity is an absolute requirement when sharing our stories with others. We cannot effectively tell our story without authentically being who we are. Join the lifestyle of Prayer 365: https://thryve.church/prayer365 ​

What's your story? In order to become well-versed in the art of storytelling, you must first identify what your story is. Whether you realize it or not, you have a story. The fact that you're alive and reading this today says so! By God's grace, you have overcome something to get here and perhaps it's time that you talk about it. Join the lifestyle of Prayer 365: https://thryve.church/prayer365 ​

In this conversation over the fig tree, Jesus teaches His disciples a valuable lesson about the power of faith-filled prayer. He shows them the power that resides inside of them if they would become focused in their faith, firm in their belief. This sureness of faith would give them the power to speak to mountains and receive whatever is asked in prayer. Now, because Jesus is such a great teacher,...

This month we’ve lifted up many declarations to help facilitate the process of renewing our minds. Overcoming the idea and culture of failure so that we can walk in our true identity as victors. We’ve prophesied over our minds and lives, speaking God’s word over our situations and we’ve seen much change. In light of all of this, here’s what I want you to know: declarations are great, prophesying i...

Now that we understand that faith is not about size but about being sure, I want you to know this truth: in faith, there’s no doubt allowed. Doubt is not allowed in the presence of faith. Like a plane delayed in flight due to inclement weather, where there’s doubt, faith is grounded and unable to take off in flight. Prayer is essential but is rendered ineffective when we bring doubt into our praye...

When reading books or listening to sermons that depict the greatest feats of the Bible, it can become rather intimidating to look at the accomplishments of those who’ve gone before us. When looking at the miracles of Moses, the strength of Samson, the warrior in David, and the wisdom of Solomon, it’s easy to wonder “How can I compare to them?” Or perhaps it’s not those so far back that you look at...

The first thing I want you to know this week is this: It’s Your Mountain. Right now, there’s a mountain in your life that has been giving you issues for a long time and it’s time for it to be moved. Perhaps you’ve hoped that it would go away on its own or someone would come and move it for you, but because it hasn’t you’ve just learned to live with it. Today is the day of accountability – the day...

All week we’ve been building our faith through powerful declarations. James shows us that bold faith in strong declarations is useless without good work. Paul encourages us to not become worn in doing what’s good. But what is the good? What should we be doing outside of declaring? I’m glad you asked! Today, I’m going to breakdown the good by giving you what I’m calling the 5 Keys to Progress & Vic...

Victory in relationships is not illustrated through overcoming another individual. Remember, Jesus said “I have overcome the world” (John 16:33) therefore it’s not our goal to overcome people but to overcome division and dissension through pursuing unity, choosing humility and walking in victory! Join the lifestyle of Prayer 365: https://thryve.church/prayer365 ​

Today, we are declaring victory in our purpose! You may be asking “How can I declare victory when I don’t see my purpose or consider victory amidst my failures?” I’m glad you asked because for every declaration we lift this week, there’s scriptural context that validates your claim. When it comes to purpose, God declares and demonstrates throughout the Bible how He created us with purpose and it’s...

Along with this powerful declaration of victory in our minds, I want to provide you with strategy to see it manifested. This is necessary because faith without works is dead, therefore we must couple our faith with strategic works to experience the power of our words. The word of God pro-vides much strategy for winning in the mind, but here are two I want to share with you today: 1. Choose your th...

“You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies. Yet because I tell the truth, you do not believe me!” - John‬ ‭8:44-45‬ ‭NIV‬‬ "Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the...

Jesus told his disciples that He has already overcome the world. James encouraged us to consider it pure joy when we face trials! Therefore, when you walk through a stormy season knowing that you’ve already won you begin to look at things differently. You will talk differently, walk differently, think differently. In the face of trials: 1. Don’t defend yourself. Defense is only necessary when ther...

There are two types of sickness: the physical kind that's tied to something going wrong in the body, and the mental kind that's tied to some sort of chemical or emotional issue. No matter the type of sickness it's resolved by the same cure: the blood of Jesus. As the prophet, Isaiah, looks through the lens of eternity, he captures a glimpse of the Savior taking a beating for the sins and sickness...

Death is something that so many of us have feared throughout life. It’s something that has the power to alter lives, break hearts and disrupt plans to say the least. When looking at death, we must consider it in relation to the resurrection. In his first letter to the Corinthians, Apostle Paul spends time discussing both death and the resurrection throughout chapter 15. The key difference in the t...