When We Obey

Obedience is important in every area of life. When we walk with God, He expects us to obey His word. Obedience is key if we want God to answer our prayer; there are blessings when we obey. Isaiah 1:19 AMP “If you are willing and obedient,You shall eat the best of the land. Luke 11:28 … Continue reading When We Obey

Obey God’s Command

We know that prayer is necessary in the life of people of faith. Prayer is the key that opens the door of God’s provision in our lives. There are many scriptures that encourage us to pray. But is God required to answer every prayer we pray? Today, we will look at a man with a … Continue reading Obey God’s Command

Developing our Prayer Life

If you want to experience success as a child of God, you must make time to pray. When we spend time with God, we become more like Him. Prayer turns our hearts to God and so, when we pray, our hearts align with God’s desires and God answers our prayer. Let’s be obedient and pray. … Continue reading Developing our Prayer Life

Make Time to Pray

What is prayer? Well different people would have a different response. What most people agree on is that prayer is communication. The difference is to whom the prayer is directed. The dictionary states that the communication is between man and either God or an object of worship. As people of faith, we know that it’s … Continue reading Make Time to Pray

Life After Failure

When failure comes to mind, we always think of people just starting out like John Mark. But failure can happen to anyone irrespective of their level of experience or influence. F. Scott Fitzgerald said, ‘Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat.’ It’s important to note that not every failure speaks the end of … Continue reading Life After Failure

A Repentant Heart

What do you think about when you hear the word repentance? Many times, we believe that repentance happens once in someone’s life because repentance precedes salvation. But as we saw yesterday, when we fail God, we need to find a place of repentance also. We need to acknowledge then forsake our sinful behavior. Acts 3:19 … Continue reading A Repentant Heart

Failing in Prayer

Previously, we looked at failure because of a lack of maturity. But there are other reasons why we fail in our personal lives and even in ministry. I saw this anonymous quote: ‘Starve your distractions, feed your focus.’ This could be a reason why we fail at those things where we desperately want to succeed: … Continue reading Failing in Prayer

Spiritual Maturity

Growth in every area of life is essential. Babies have regular checkups so the doctors can confirm that their growth rate falls into the realm of normal. The doctors weigh, measure, then chart their results on a graph to check their progress. The most heartbreaking news for parents is a prognosis of failure to thrive. … Continue reading Spiritual Maturity

Maturity Needed in Ministry

Failure! It is not something we like to think about and something we do not want to experience in our life. But whether we like it or not, it visits all of us at some time or another. We hate it when we attempt a project, and we are not successful. Failure can cause embarrassment, … Continue reading Maturity Needed in Ministry

Cast Down but Not Destroyed!

What happens next? Previously, we looked at the issues and actions that left people wounded and broken. But what do you do if you were left broken and wounded by your brothers and sisters? Do you feel justified to lie in that place allowing your brokenness  to become your identity? That could be a dangerous … Continue reading Cast Down but Not Destroyed!