The determination of attaining a better tomorrow in itself is input to seeking what is ahead for good! Yes, working hard, praying hard, studying hard, eating well, living interest, and much more take a turn for good when we allow the love of others as the measuring guide! The best input is making the right decision today to enjoy the best of tomorrow in holiness and without blemish! That’s it!!!
Joan Chittister said: “Being able to think differently from those around us and being able to function lovingly with people who think otherwise is the ultimate in human endeavour. It requires three things: a heart large enough to deal with conflict positively, enduringly, and kindly; a keen sense of personal purpose, the notion that there is something on the horizon that is worth debating; and a soul sensitive enough to transcend the tensions of the immediate for the sake of…
1. “and the messenger of Jehovah addeth to pass over, and standeth in a strait place where there is no way to turn aside — right or left.” 2 “Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat.” 3 “Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall…
The usage of ‘straight and narrow’ in the Bible refers essentially to avoidance of crime and or misbehavior for one who has hitherto been vile. Jesus teaches that following Him is challenging and often means going against one’s propensities. Remember always: “Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” (Matthew 7:14, KJV).
When you need inner peace or are in search of true peace, you should remember you have to take personal responsibility for what you search for. The life of inner peace, pleasant and without anxiety, is the most accessible type of existence. It would be best if you positioned yourself not to let the behaviour of others obliterate your inner peace. Do let this understanding help you that nobody can bring you peace but yourself. Always remember the words of…
1. “Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.” 2 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on…
By now, you should know that our breakthroughs are in the constant attack by oppositional forces!!! I mean, there are strategic grounds for breakthroughs to happen and thrive as many as the opening doors are the oppositions! Always we must keep in mind that strategic ground is not yielded easily. Whether we’re battling for breakthroughs against our stubborn sin or the unbelief of a loved one or breakthroughs in the missional advance of our local church, reaching unreached peoples, rescuing…
Yes, what makes breakthroughs though or difficult to achieve is opposition! I say to you, if you’re praying for a breakthrough and not seeing it, do not give up. Opposition precedes breakthroughs! Daniel’s Example could help here. Daniel 10:12–14 gives us a straightforward look at what’s happening. Daniel had been praying and partially fasting for 21 days to gain greater insight into the revelations he had received (Daniel 10:3) when an angelic being finally showed up with an answer to his…
1. “Since we have these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from every defilement of body and spirit, bringing holiness to completion in the fear of God. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own.” 2 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly. For God so loved…
Don’t be unequally yoked; could take on the understanding of not being corrupted both physically and spiritually. By definition, contamination is to infect, corrupt or make impure. Why do we allude to an example of contamination that could underscore an accidentally place raw chicken on the counter and not clean it up? Yes, this is indeed to make impure, infected, corrupt, radioactive, etc., by contact with something or adding something; pollute; defile; sully; taint. As Christians, our calling becomes a well…