From the very beginning, the enemy thought he had won when he tricked Eve into eating the forbidden fruit—the very act God had warned Adam not to do. What the enemy didn’t realize is that even in that moment when it seemed like Adam was defeated, God already had aRead More →
When you’re praying and making requests before God, it’s important to be specific about what you’re asking for. Being specific demonstrates that you’ve thoughtfully considered your desires and are mindful of what you truly need. Sometimes we ask God for blessings that might not be the best for our lives,Read More →
Hearing the voice of the Lord is essential in our walk with Him. As believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, God has placed His Holy Spirit in us, and the Holy Spirit interacts directly with our human spirit. Romans 8:16 (NLT) tells us, “For his Spirit joins with our spiritRead More →
Genesis 19:29 (NLT) “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.” We are truly blessed to have individuals in our lives who serve as vessels through whichRead More →
“Those who plant in tears will harvest with shouts of joy.” Psalms 126:5 NLT Sometimes we come to a breaking point where we don’t have words to pray but only our tears. Life has trampled and bombarded us in such a way that it looks like there’s no light atRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, Thank You for being such a wonderful Father. You are holy, and Your righteousness, glory, and honor endure forever. There is none like You, and Your power and authority are unmatched. You have chosen us to be Your children of light. It is an unfathomable privilege, andRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, You are holy, powerful, all-knowing, and purely amazing. You have no equal, and there is none that compares to You. Thank You for being our Abba Father, and for making it possible through Jesus Christ to be Your children. Being a part of Your family is theRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, You are awesome and amazing, and there is none like You. Your name is holy and worthy to be praised. Thank You for making us Your children through Your Son, Jesus Christ, and thank You for sending him to the earth to give his life for theRead More →
The dictionary defines ‘comfort zone’ as a place or a situation where a person feels secure, safe, and without stress. All of us have a place and space that we believe to be neutral. It may not be optimum, but it is a mental and emotional place where we areRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, I am so incredibly thankful and happy that You called me to be one of Your very own. You saved me through Your Son, Jesus Christ, and because of this, I am being transformed into his image. In Hebrews 12:1(NLT), Your Word tells us, “Therefore, since weRead More →
As sisters in the Lord, there is something that most of us have in common. We desire a blessing from the Lord that doesn’t seem to manifest as easily as some of the other blessings we’ve enjoyed. This petition continues to be in our prayers, and if we’re honest, itRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, You are Holy, Holy, Holy, and there is none like You. Thank You for the honor of being Your children, and for clothing us in Your righteousness through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Thank You for forgiving anything we have said, thought, felt, or done thatRead More →
Whether it’s spiritual growth in Christ, better health and finances, marital restoration, or finally meeting the person that is destined to walk with us through life, we all have a desire that is on our hearts. These desires have been the subject of our prayers for quite some time, andRead More →
Colossians 2:9-10(NLT) says, “For in Christ lives all the fullness of God in a human body. 10 So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.” For the sake of knowing our identity in Christ and being confident in it,Read More →
Dear Heavenly Father, This world desperately needs prayer. Romans 8:22(NLT) tells us, “For we know that all creation has been groaning as in the pains of childbirth right up to the present time.” We are witnessing this in real time, Father. All of creation is in pain and waiting forRead More →
What would you say is the greatest obstacle standing in the way of your happiness right now? Just about every believer in the Lord Jesus Christ would probably answer this question the same way. Jesus tells us in John 10:10(NKJV), “The thief does not come except to steal, and toRead More →
Peter 3:3(NLT) tells us, “Most importantly, I want to remind you that in the last days scoffers will come, mocking the truth and following their own desires.” Doesn’t this look like the times in which we find ourselves living in? We don’t know the exact day or hour when ourRead More →
In Matthew 7:7-8(NLT), our Master Jesus tells us a little bit about effective prayer. He said, “7 Keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone whoRead More →
1John 4:1(NLT) tells us, “Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world.” One of the statements I’ve made many times over theRead More →
None of us could have predicted such a time as what we’re facing, but it’s here. As with any challenge, this season is a reminder of how delicate and fragile life is. Circumstances and situations reveal that we are definitely not in control, and if there’s anyone that thought theyRead More →
It should never escape the minds and hearts of any believer that prayer to God is meant to be an expression of our total lives in Christ. The habit pattern for many of us, though, is to portion off our lives into categories. We label most of it as stuffRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, This week, the Holy Spirit spoke a word to me, and it was beyond wonderful! I hear people talking about how much they want to hear from You, and they don’t feel as though they can. I relate to their desire because I, too, had a deepRead More →
When we become born-again through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, our spiritual journey in him begins. 2Corinthians 5:17(NLT) tells us, “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” With this new life, we areRead More →
Dear Heavenly Father, This week, I noticed a change in one of my good friend’s mood. Usually, he’s in a good mood, joking and laughing with me, having good conversation. It was different this week, and I mentioned to him that I had noticed a change. I asked if IRead More →