The Heart of the Matter “When you pray, rather let your heart be without words than your words be without heart” – John Bunyan Let’s face it…we don’t always know what to pray, but don’t despair and don’t give up in the process. If we lay our hearts before God, He will speak to us and...
I keep hearing in my spirit “self-restraint”, defined as continence, self-control, self-discipline. It is the ability to control impulses, emotions and desires. The Lord is asking us, as His people, to overcome the flesh so that we can truly walk and live in His Spirit. There is much He can do through us if we...
Be not deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning. James 1:16-17, ASV Stay blessed and a blessing!
Don’t Despise Ziklag The Pastor’s sermon points from his “Permission to Pursue Victory” series are certainly worth repeating. Know that like David, we will all have our Ziklag seasons—where we’re going through rough terrain, troubled waters and being pressed down with no end seemingly in sight. But remember, don’t despise Ziklag. Stay the course, open...
Take time to re-evaluate your life and take stock to see what is really important to your well-being on every level. But, remember to put first things first, and that would be your spiritual wellness. I am doing a particular work in this season to prepare you to be dedicated and consecrated to do and...
The Blessing of Wisdom Many people value knowledge (and even understanding) over wisdom, but wisdom will teach you what to do with both – Lady Sharon Consider the scriptures in Proverbs which admonish: “For the Lord gives [skillful and godly] wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. He stores away sound wisdom for the righteous [those...
Gentleness Is Strength “Nothing is so strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength” – St. Francis de Sales I know it may sound like an oxymoron, but there is strength in gentleness, just as there is power in meekness. In fact, gentleness, meekness, and humility all go hand in hand. It takes real strength to...
Position yourself in a place of peace, and completely let go of the fears that you have secretly nurtured. Fear is neither productive nor will it yield positive results. Calm down. Get your thoughts under control, and put your trust in Me, for I will bring you through this time, says the Lord. Let Me...
Anxiety – A Silent Killer “Beware of anxiety. Next to sin, there is nothing that so troubles the mind, strains the heart, distresses the soul, and confuses the judgment” – William Ullathorne Yes, anxiety is a silent killer, constantly eating away at our core and oftentimes without us even being aware. It feeds our greatest...
