So shall they fear The name of the LORD from the west, And His glory from the rising of the sun; When the enemy comes in like a flood, The Spirit of the LORD will lift up a standard against him. Isaiah 59v19 We are called to live life on a higher plane. We have the divine life of God living on the inside of us. We are called to a higher life. Jesus came to give us life to the full, till it overflows. All of this means, we do not live life like ordinary men and women. What is normal for ordinary men and women is not normal for you and I. We are children and as we mature in the Lord, sons of the most high God. Let me give you some examples: 1. There is a flood and every home is flooded or affected, you a child of God, can be totally unaffected by the flood because your home is protected by the angels of God, there is a hedge of protection around your home. 2. In the time of looting or mass action, businesses and homes are affected and robbed, but you as a child of God are completely unaffected, like the children of Israel, the angel of death passed over, you too enjoy protection from the Most High. As a tither and a Sower, God promises to protect you from the devourer. 3. As people get older, it is said it is normal to develop chronic diseases, not you child of God, you can live healthy and well and strong, because your body is the temple of the holy Ghost and he lives on the inside of you. You can stay healthy and blessed and live a long, strong and healthy life. Why accept anything less. 4. A need maintenance and fuel at least every week for normal people, you are a praying man and woman so somehow by the grace of God, your vehicle remains well, not needing constant maintenance and your fuel lasts a longer time than a normal man. Why? God is with you and his hand is on everything you own. 5. You children excel at school and operate in wisdom all the time. They experience favour even as they leave school and are studying, companies come to them to offer them jobs. This is the grace and favour of God. 6. A man without God can earn more than you, but because the spirit of God lives inside of you and the anointing of increase is on your money, you find you can do more with your money and stay out of debt, while the person without God, earning more than you, is constantly in lack. I can go on and on giving you examples. I need you to write your own story. Take stock of your life and begin to write down how blessed you are. You will notice that God has been working on your behalf for so long that you did not even realise it. Let this be a season of thanksgiving. Commit your life to God again and again and ask him to lead you and guide you. When you purchase anything dedicate it to the Lord and the shelf life of the item which exceed expectations. Live life on a divine plain and let God raise the standard in your life. CONFESSION/PRAYER Heavenly Father thank you for raising the standard in our lives each and everyday. We are a royal priesthood, a holy nation and this life that we live is lived on a higher plain. Continue to bless every part of my life and let your favour saturate us. Holy Spirit teach us to be grateful and thankful daily.
But the anointing that you received from him abides in you, and you have no need that anyone should teach you. But as his anointing teaches you about everything, and is true, and is no lie—just as it has taught you, abide in him. 1John2v27 The anointing is the burden removing and yoke destroying power of God. We have this burden removing and yoke destroying power living on the inside of us. We are anointed to do great works. We are anointed with power. We have an unction to function in every circumstance that faces us. The miraculous ability of God’s power works within us. We are rich in the anointing. We have power to set the captive free and to release people from the bondage of poverty. We have an anointing from our God to know and understand all things. This anointing is not only for one season in your life. No, this is a perpetual equipping for this life that Jesus came to give. CONFESSION/PRAYER I am anointed and live a life rich in the anointing of God. The anointing on my life destroys yokes and sets the captive free. The anointing goes before me and causes me to succeed in every area of my life.
The LORD your God is going ahead of you. He will fight for you, just as you saw him do in Egypt. Deut. 1v30 God is our strength and standby. He comes to our defense in every situation from sun up to sun down. Even when we are sleeping he is fighting the enemy on our behalf. Throughout the days of our lives, not one of our enemies will be able to stand against us. Be strong and courageous and have complete confidence in the ability of God to give you victory in every area of your life. Be filled with a spirit of valour and determination, knowing that you will overcome every obstacle in your life. Do not turn from God’s word, you are what his word says you are and He will do what his word promises. Be sure God is faithful. CONFESSION/PRAYER God fights on my behalf and he never leaves me nor forsakes me. As I function in this life I know that the father’s love, grace and anointing pours forth from me in abundance. All of my ability comes from my heavenly father. I can never fail in this life.
But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not found vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me. Whether then it be I or they, so we preach, and so ye believed. 1 Cor 15v10 Grace is unmerited favour. Grace is Jesus in action. Grace comes with the anointing for us to do things God has called us to. Grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. Grace made provision for everything we need in this life. Grace for healing, grace for financial increase, grace for promotion. Grace to overcome challenges. Grace for favour with God and man. In this life of Grace, you and eye will experience unexpected favour from the people around us. We will get unexpected recognition when we least expect it. We will receive a job we never expected to receive because of this grace of God on our lives. Grace makes our lives easier. Embrace this grace. Recognize it on your life and you will live your best life. Receive now grace upon grace. The apostle Paul says that he is what he is because of the grace of God. We too need this grace of God to be all we have been called to be. CONFESSION/PRAYER Holy Spirit help me experience this grace of God on my life daily so I live a life of ease. The grace of God allows me to accomplish things by the speed of the Spirit and also operate in the intelligence of the Holy Spirit. I am blessed and graced with grace.
One day Elisha went to the town of Shunem. A wealthy woman lived there, and she urged him to come to her home for a meal. After that, whenever he passed that way, he would stop there for something to eat. 2Kings 4v8 “Look, my lord the king!” Gehazi exclaimed. “Here is the woman now, and this is her son—the very one Elisha brought back to life!” “Is this true?” the king asked her. And she told him the story. So he directed one of his officials to see that everything she had lost was restored to her, including the value of any crops that had been harvested during her absence. In the above case, this woman, perceived Elijah to be a man of God and showed kindness to him and sowed into his life. She received many mighty miracles, including the birth of her son and her son being raised from the dead. In the time of famine she was told by Elijah to leave the place she was living because of the severe drought and come back when the drought was over. When she returned Gehazi was telling of her faithfulness and giving to the king. Her obedience in sowing into the life of the man of God and into the kingdom of God cause her to receive back all she had lost during the famine. The faithfulness of God. We will never be in a deficit if we are sowers in to the kingdom of God. We will always reap a harvest and rewards we never thought possible. There will be unexpected income and supernatural increase in our lives in every season of our lives. Never be afraid to sow, as you will always be on the receiving end. God is the owner of the cattle on a thousand hills and the silver and gold belong to him. Get ready for your season of reaping like this women. CONFESSION/PRAYER I live in a season of reaping. My God is faithful and ever seed I have ever sown will be returned to me a hundred fold. God is not a man that he should lie, neither the son of man that he should repent. Had he not said it and shall he not do it. I live in the land of overflow and increase. Reaping a harvest is my portion in this life.
Jesus also said, “The Kingdom of God is like a farmer who scatters seed on the ground. Night and day, while he’s asleep or awake, the seed sprouts and grows, but he does not understand how it happens. The earth produces the crops on its own. First a leaf blade pushes through, then the heads of wheat are formed, and finally the grain ripens. And as soon as the grain is ready, the farmer comes and harvests it with a sickle, for the harvest time has come.” Mark 4v26-29 A farmer goes out to sow, all he has is his seed. He prepares the soil first and then goes out to sow or plant. As the above scripture says, he does not understand what happens to the seed but in faith he sows as he is expecting a harvest. The earth is especially prepared to receive the seed and to produce the crop. He has to sow the seed into the soil for the seed to grow and manifest in whatever seed has been planted. Likewise in the kingdom of God, we bring our seed and we sow into the kingdom of God. The Lord sees your seed being sown and he is responsible for the harvest. There is no time limit on how long a seed will take to manifest in your life. God says that as we sow, we will reap, if we sow we reap 60 fold and a hundred fold in this life. We sow in faith. We sow joyfully. We do not do it out of compulsion or by the law. We sow out of a love for God and his house. It's amazing at how faithful God is. He gives seed to the sower and bread to the eater. He makes all grace abound towards us as we faithfully sow in his house. He guarantees you a harvest. I am proof positive of a life of sowing and reaping. We have never lacked a day in our lives. The wisdom of God rests on us on how to be financially flamboyant. God is faithful. CONFESSION/PRAYER I am a faithful, joyful giver. I continuously sow seed into the house of good which is good soil and I know that my God watches over my seed and causes me to get a harvest of goodness, mercy and good success in every area of my life, not only in the area of my finances. My money matters to God. Holy Spirit show me how to sow.
Therefore do not worry or be anxious (perpetually uneasy, distracted), saying, ‘What are we going to eat?’ or ‘What are we going to drink?’ or ‘What are we going to wear?’ For the [pagan] Gentiles eagerly seek all these things; [but do not worry,] for your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But first and most importantly seek (aim at, strive after) His kingdom and His righteousness [His way of doing and being right—the attitude and character of God], and all these things will be given to you also. Matthew 6v31-33 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Worry and anxiousness is from the devil himself. The best delivery he can make to you is to worry and be anxious. There will always be an opportunity because of challenges in your life, for you to worry, but Jesus himself said, do not be worried about anything as God knows about our every need. He knows everything about us. What can worry do for us, or accomplish for us. I urge you, please give up on worry and anxiousness. It will only lead to stress and will impact your health in ways you do not want it to. Worry brings torment the bible says. It robs you of your sleep and makes you think of things that will never even happen. Worry is faith in reverse. What we think about we will speak and what we speak will manifest in our lives. So, say to yourself from today, I live in a worry-free zone. I may face troubles and challenges but I refuse to fear. God is with me and for me. CONFESSION/PRAYER Holy Spirit help me to lay down all worry and anxiousness from today. When there seems to be a need to worry, please stop my thoughts and turn my thoughts to those things which are pure and lovely and of a good report. I live in a worry-free zone.
Be still in the presence of the LORD, and wait patiently for him to act. Don’t worry about evil people who prosper or fret about their wicked schemes. PS 37V7 People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness. PROV 14V29 A hot-tempered person starts fights; a cool-tempered person stops them. Prov.15v18 Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city. Prov 16v32 Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs. Prov 19v11 As I go through these scriptures my heart is stilled and I am reminded again and again to be patient, it is part of my development and maturing. It is a season of growing and learning for each of us. Please meditate on these words and apply them to your lives. The spirit of God will work this into your personality day by day. CONFESSION/PRAYER Abba Father I listen to the words you spoke to Joshua where you said, meditate on my word day and night, so shall you make your way prosperous. So today I meditate on the words regarding patience in my life, so your wisdom flows out of me daily. Teach me holy spirit, let this word become fruitful in my life. Patience in this time and hour is a necessity in my life to live victoriously in Christ Jesus.
God makes a home for the lonely; He leads the prisoners into prosperity, Only the stubborn and rebellious dwell in a parched land. Psalm 68v6 Jesus is your best friend, a friend that sticks closer than a brother. God will add to your life, those that need to be added. You never have to be alone or feel alone. If you do go through a period of loneliness, invite the holy Spirit in and ask him to bring people in to your life that will help you to overcome the loneliness. It is amazing when he gets involved. Somehow, he sets you up and your live gets busy with things to do and people come into your life that bring so much joy. Do not dwell on the loneliness, it is not your portion. Do not allow the enemy a foothold in your life by telling you that no one loves you that is why you are lonely. You are surrounded by people who love you, God has given his angels charge over you. He has given you his word and his power. You have the right to a relationship with him. Please do not give in to loneliness. You are loved. CONFESSION/PRAYER Holy Spirit fill my heart with your presence. I will never be lonely a day in my life. I am filled with the love of God. The love of God consumes my life and opens my life to the opportunity of great relationships so I am never lonely.
“For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, But My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, Nor will My covenant of peace be shaken,” Says the LORD who has compassion on you. ISAIAH 54V10 The LORD appeared to me (Israel) from ages past, saying, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you and continued My faithfulness to you. I want you to know that our God loves us with an everlasting love. His loving kindness in your life will never let go. Look to him, the author and the finisher of our faith. Even in your loneliest time and the enemy is buffeting you, know that the compassion of God never ever fails. Be strong and of good courage, for the Lord your God is with you strong. CONFESSION/PRAYER Thank you, Lord, your mercies fail not. Your loving kindness is from ever-lasting to every lasting. Your mercy is renewed every morning. I am on your mind. You will never leave me nor forsake me.
So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of David: but David carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite. And the ark of the LORD continued in the house of Obededom the Gittite three months: and the LORD blessed Obededom, and all his household. 2 Sam 6v10 When I read this, my heart rejoices. When you put the presence of God in your home, all evil will leave, it just cannot stay. Lack and insufficiency has to leave because the presence of the Lord is with you. The ark of the covenant was left by King David in the home of Obededom for three months and this was the best three months of his life. David treasured the presence of God so much that he had to protect it. We as children of God need to protect the presence of God in our lives by watching what we say and do. The Holy Spirit in our lives makes our lives holy and pleasing to God. The presence of the living God in our lives causes us to be blessed and also our household. Practice the presence of God, meaning invite him in and consult with him on every detail of your life. His presence connects you to the blessing. CONFESSION/PRAYER Holy Spirit I invite you into my life. I desire the presence of God to rest heavily on my life so that I can enjoy the blessing, which makes rich and adds no sorrow. Like Obededum, I want your presence so me and my household are blessed.
And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither. And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian. And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand. And Joseph found grace in his sight. Genesis 39v1-4 Joseph was in a season of separation and pain when he got to Potiphar’s house. His brother had sold him to the Ismealites. God turned it around. He gave him grace and favour to enjoy the time in this season. He surrounded him with favour as a shield and whatever he did prospered, the favour was so heavy on his life that even his master could see that the hand of the Lord was with him. This season may not have been pleasant, but God lightened his load with favour. In our own lives, no matter what we are going through, we are graced to overcome. In the midst of our challenges and trials God equips us with favour and good success. Whatever we put our hands to do will prosper. It is a benefit of salvation. God daily loads us with benefits. We experience the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Do not be afraid, God is with you strong. CONFESSION/PRAYER I am blessed and highly favoured. Favour surrounds me like a shield. Whatever I put my hands to do will prosper because the hand of the Lord is strong on my life. Nothing is too hard or difficult for me.
Do not judge [others self-righteously], and you will not be judged; do not condemn [others when you are guilty and unrepentant], and you will not be condemned [for your hypocrisy]; pardon [others when they truly repent and change], and you will be pardoned [when you truly repent and change] We are called to build and not break. To accepting of others and tolerating others, not judging them. We do not have the right to judge others. God is our judge so we do not get to play the role of judge. We may notice their bad behaviour or attitude, but we have to leave this judgement to God. If we play the role of judge, then when we are wrong or do something that is not acceptable, we too will be judged with the same measure we have judged. No matter what others do, choose to remind yourself, it is not your business, do not get involved in other people’s business. The bible says in proverbs, getting involved in matters that do not concern you, is like trying to separate two dogs who are fighting, they will turn around and bite you. So live free from judgement. Slowly your season will change and your life will become less stressful. Do not be a critic, it causes your heart to be calloused and a calloused heart cannot hear from God. You are called to have a good life, live it! CONFESSION/PRAYER Holy Spirit help me not to judge others, if at any time you see me judging, please remind me, not to judge. Fill my heart with love and let me overlook the wrongs of others. Give me understanding to see others with the eyes of God so I never get to judge.
Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. Matthew 18v21-22 Forgiveness is not easy, when someone hurts you and you really are offended by it, sometimes you feel you just cannot forgive them. Unforgiveness is a blessing blocker. You are waiting on God for so many things. Why give the enemy a foothold in your life by allowing yourself the luxury of unforgiveness. Is the person worth your pain and the delay in your receiving your blessing. I think not. In the above scripture, it was so like Peter to ask this question. He had to have his say always and I guess to him, there were somethings that were just not right to forgive. It was his personality to be impetuous, acting on emotion and saying what came to mind. Jesus knew this, so he aptly answered him saying, there is really no limit to how many times you can forgive someone. If you read the passage before this, you will notice Jesus was talking about loosing and binding and also the unity factor when two agree on something. Now you realise how important this forgiveness thing is. Forgive and forget, do not hold on to the offenses of others. Walk in love. CONFESSION/PRAYER Help me Holy Spirit to walk in love and help me to forgive those who offend me. I want to always remember that Jesus forgave me so I choose to forgive others.
But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and strife and disputes about the Law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. Reject a factious man after a first and second warning, knowing that such a man is perverted and is sinning, being self-condemned. Titus 3v9 Strife is dangerous to you and your atmosphere. It makes an atmosphere toxic. It clouds the air and every one is awkward. Strife makes you tired because you keep thinking about the matter you are fighting about. It is a crack in the dam and if it is allowed to continue, the entire dam will be damaged. Your relationships, your family, everything that is important is affected by strife. Declare today, my home, my business, everything about me is strife free. I live in a strife free zone. If anyone wants to come into your presence with strife, say to them, I do not do strife. I refuse to argue and bicker. If you feel you are right? Please go ahead. I choose to live peaceful and in the presence of God. Strife is too costly. I just cannot afford strife. The currency of strife depletes your energy, making you weak and vulnerable to the attack of the enemy. CONFESSION/PRAYER I loose the spirit of peace and joy into my atmosphere. There is no room for strife in my life. strife is too costly for me, I just cannot afford it. It steals my joy and then my strength, so from today I choose to live in a strife free zone. Holy Spirit remind me constantly to avoid strife at all costs. I would rather be wronged than to cater to strife.
