Archive for Faith
No Pain, No Gain
Posted by: | CommentsIn order, to grow in life we’ll all have to experience some pain. That pain can come in the form of disappointments, hardships, relationships break-up or even the loss of a loved one.
Most of the growth that we experience comes after a period of pain. For instance, if a man is out of shape and he goes to the gym to exercise for the first time in years, naturally he’s going to experience a sense of pain and discomfort. And the pain doesn’t stop there. The morning after, he will experience sore muscles throughout his body.
It’s not until after the man gets over that period of pain that he begins to gain the benefits of working out. The man has to condition his body in order to grow.
Through life, many of the trials we face are there to make us stronger. They are there to make us “more fit” or get us “in shape” for what’s next to come. These hardships let us know that increase is on the way!
You see, God won’t increase you until you’ve mastered the level you’re on. It’s like a video Read More→
Keep Believing God!
Posted by: | CommentsWhen faced with adversity, some people tend to lose their faith. They stop seeking God. Their prayer life becomes a thing of the past. They allow the enemy to convince them that they’ll never weather the storm.
However you should know that storms come to make you stronger. Tests of life should make your faith stronger. The struggles you face should draw you closer to God rather than create division.
No matter the severity of your storm, you should believe that God has a way of escape prepared for you. No matter what you need, know that God can supply that and more!
In fact the scripture says that you can go to Him and ask anything in the name of the Father and He will do it. But that’s it, you must ask. You have to keep believing and have faith enough to know that He will supply all your needs.
Don’t let difficulties allow you to stray. They should draw you closer to Him. When faced with trials, you should ask Him for strength to endure the storm.
I’m reminded of the passage where the Lord told Simon that Satan desired to sift him as wheat. But it was Jesus’ prayer that his faith failed Him not.
You see, when you’re under the attack of the enemy, God is Read More→
Make Positive Declarations Ahead of Time
Posted by: | CommentsOne of the best habits you can learn in life is to speak positive things into existence. You can have anything in life that you want but you must first learn to ask in Jesus’ name and speak it into existence.
You see, God is a God of increase. He always wants to see you grow. I believe He’s moved when we have Faith enough to speak things in advance. In fact, the scripture says that we should speak things into existence.
No matter what the circumstances around you may be, know that you can make positive declarations ahead of time. God is going ahead of you and providing a way out of no way. All you have to do is exercise your faith.
Maybe you’re facing adversity, why not wake up tomorrow morning and make a positive declaration. Say “Lord I know things around me don’t look good but Lord I Read More→
He Always Steps In On Time
Posted by: | CommentsI was thinking about all the trials and adversities that I’ve faced in life. And as I look back over time, it turns out that God has always stepped in right on time.
It may have not been the time that I wanted Him to step in but everything turned out for my good. You see, God has the master plan. Everything that has ever happened or anything that’s bound to happen, happens according to His master plan.
Even in the interim, you may be tempted to question God. You might say, “God any time now. If you’ll deliver me from this storm, it will be alright.” You may even feel like you’re tossed out to sea in raging waters just minutes from drowning. But you have to know that God will throw your rope out just when the time is right.
Your help is right around the corner. If you’ll just stay in faith, God will step in and make a way out of no way. You may want your breakthrough now but just like the Psalmist says, wait patiently on the Lord and be of good courage!
I love how the songwriter says lift up your head, your deliverance draweth nigh. In other words, your harvest is around the corner. Your promise is within reach.
Dig down deep inside and muster up the strength and courage. If God put you through a trial, He gives you the strength to endure it. Stay afloat and make a decision to roll with the punches. God has a plan that’s tailor-made for you. Fight the Read More→
Let Go of The Strongholds
Posted by: | CommentsMost of the difficulties we face in life can be made better by simply changing your thoughts. The scripture says that we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities, rulers of darkness and spiritual wickedness.
The enemy knows that if he wants to get you down and focusing on the negative all he has to do is get in your mind. All day long he’ll cause you to feel downcast. He wants to convince you that you’ll never make it, that trouble that you’re facing there is no way you can overcome it. He wants you to feel discouraged in your life. In fact, John 10:10 says that the enemy comes only to steal, kill, and destroy. But Jesus says that I’ve come that you might have life and have it more abundantly.
You see, the enemy wants to steal your Joy. He wants to steal your confidence. He wants to steal your dreams. But the word of God declares that you are Read More→
You’re Closer Than You Think!
Posted by: | CommentsOne of the things that hold us back in life is the limiting beliefs that we hold against ourselves. We look at our circumstances and allow the way things look around us to hold us back from taking a step out on faith.
The truth is you are closer to your destination, you just don’t know it because you’re not taking action.
That dream home that you’ve been always wanting, you’re closer than you think to achieving that reality. That goal that you’ve been planning so long is just around the corner. That ideal body that you’ve been wanting to achieve is obtainable. You just have to go out of your way to make them come to pass.
Don’t look at your past. No, God doesn’t grant you favor based on your past. Don’t allow what seems to be a curse rob you of the destiny that God has for you. No, take a leap of faith today!
There’s a house out there with your name on it. Dare you claim it today! I dare you to call that real estate agent. You may be surprised at how much you have going for you. You may find that all this time you’ve been blinded because you’ve been focusing on what’s going against you.
That business that you’ve been wanting to start, why not get with a consultant today and map out a business plan? Maybe, you want to get in shape but you don’t know Read More→
Don’t Forget To Take Action!
Posted by: | CommentsWhen it comes to accomplishing your goals, it’s a two part act. Sure you need to have faith and believe that you can achieve greatness. But it’s not enough just to believe. Things start to happen when you start to take action.
In fact, I like to relate it to grade school when we learned about potential and kinetic energy. An object is said to have kinetic energy when it’s in motion. A perfect example of this is a rubber band flying through the air, it has kinetic energy.
Potential energy is the energy an object possess due to it’s position. If you take the rubber band and stretch it, it has potential energy. Once you release it that potential energy then becomes kinetic energy.
Well my friend this is the way I like to look at the game of faith and accomplishing goals. See when you release your faith you’re instilling potential energy into yourself. You’re stretching yourself to new horizons.
Once you take action, you’re taking that stored up energy and putting it to good use. It’s a two way street. I dare you to mix your faith with action today!
Yes It’s good to have faith because it’s the foundation that will empower you along the journey. It’s your faith that’s going to keep you on track when hurdles attempt to cripple you. But no matter what you do, stay in action! Stay the course!
I believe that opportunities will arise once you put one foot in front of the other and take action. You see, you’ve got assignments to fulfill. You’ve got mountains to climb. And as long as you’re sitting dormant, you’re only delaying yourself.
It’s okay to wait until you’re ready. No race starts with out these three Read More→
Greater Things Are In Store For You!
Posted by: | CommentsOne of the greatest things that you have going for you is your faith. I believe that your faith is what will determine the things to come in the future.
Luckily, it doesn’t take much faith. God doesn’t base your level of blessings on whether you believe more than the next person. His favor for you isn’t based on how long you’ve been a believer. God moves on the simple fact that you are a believer period. He is honored when we join our faith in agreement.
If you honor God by exercising your faith, He will restore everything that has been lost and give you more. In fact, I heard Joel Osteen say, “He’s going to give you double for your trouble!“
Dare you join your faith in agreement today? Dare you believe that greater things are in store for you?
Know that God wants to perform a supernatural miracle. The scripture says that, “He’s perfecting those things which concern you.“
Remember that without faith it’s impossible to please God. All you have to do is believe. The scripture says, If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can move mountains!
I don’t know about you, but I sit up in my chair when I hear scriptures like this. To know that something so small can contribute to moving something the size of a mountain is amazing to me.
If you’ll just stay in faith, you will witness the blessings that God has in store for you! I dare you to wake up in the morning and make a declaration that something good is in store for you today! You Read More→
Speak Your Destiny Into Existence
Posted by: | CommentsYou have the great ability to be able to speak words of power into your life. You can speak to the mountains in your life, command that they be removed, and they will be moved.
You can turn any bad trial into triumph by speaking encouraging words over yourself.
I’m reminded of the scripture where men were speaking of stoning David, and as a result he became distressed. But David encouraged himself in the Lord. (1 Samuel 30:6)
God has given you the ability to speak anything that you desire into existence, if you go to Him and ask. We know this because Matthew 7:7 exclaims, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.“
It’s important that exercise faith, after going to God and asking of a need. Realize one of the greatest attributes of faith is believing before seeing.
When you command the mountains in your life to move, they have no other choice but to move. We’re encouraged of this because Mark 11:23 reminds us: “I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him.“
You see God has given you the awesome power to speak victory into your life. It’s up to you release self-doubt, let go of fear, relinquish the self defeat of your past and own up to your destiny.
You owe it to yourself to speak words of life into your future and believe in your heart and not doubt that you are an over-comer. Just like Mark 11:23 says if you speak that the mountains in your life be removed and don’t doubt- keyword doubt- then and only then will it be done for you.
You may say “This mountain is too big, I just don’t see any possible way around it,” well my friend, that’s where the problem begins. If those are the words that Read More→
Consistent Work Is Key To Achieving Goals
Posted by: | CommentsWork hard so God can say to you, “Well done.” Be a good workman, one who does not need to be ashamed when God examines your work… 2 Timothy 2:15
In order to get something good out of life you have to put some effort. You have to roll up your sleeves and break a little sweat. Remember, faith without works is dead.
The scripture tells us to write the vision, and make it plain upon tables. However, we can write down our ambitions and goals all day long, but until we have the faith to act on it and put effort behind the work, we won’t see the vision come to pass. God is not moved on just our level of belief alone, He’s moved on our ability to act on our faith.
A wise man once said, “Even a mosquito doesn’t get a slap on the back until it starts to work.” Maybe you’re looking for a pat on the back. You might even be looking for the diamond in the rough, but remember that the treasure is never at the top of the sand. You have to dig down deep into the sand to find the treasure. The pot of gold doesn’t come before the storm, you have to go through the storm and find your pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
Too often people put forth a little work effort, gain some ground, and then lose interest. You have to be consistent in order to see the manifestation of your vision.
I recently challenged myself and set a higher bar for myself in one of my goals. It was harder work indeed but I started noticing better results. However, at some point in time, I started to lose the vigor that I originally had and as a result, my progress Read More→
