Matthew 24:6: And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled; for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
God knows the beginning from the end. When you are in a difficult situation and you don't know where it ends, or what it could mean, remember that God is in it with you.
Romans 12:2: And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Renewing of your mind. This is seeing things differently. Changing your perspective.
Psalm 32:8: The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.
Every battle fought and won, is a battle in the mind.
Ephesians 6:12: For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, authorities, powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
BUT Jesus has come that we might have life, and life in abundance.
Colossians 2:13-15: God has made us alive with Christ. He forgave all our sins, canceled the charges which condemned us; nailing it to the cross. Having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.
Recognise your authority in order to withstand attacks from the devil.
James 4:7: Therefore submit to God (His will, His way and His word). Resist the devil and he will flea from you.
Do not give in to fear, temptations, bitterness, strife, unforgiveness, anger etc.
Weapons of warfare:
Holiness
Love
The Word of God
Repentance
Resistance
Praise and thanksgiving
Prayer
Joy and laughing
Declaration
God is known by many names in the Bible. One of these names is ‘Jehova Rapha’ in Hebrew, which means ‘God who heals’, or ‘God who restores.’
We must remember that it is God’s will that we are healed. God is a good God, He does not want us to be sick or unwell. Pray and believe for your healing, wherever it’s needed. God hears you.
John 10:10 - Jesus said He came to bring life so we would have life in abundance.
Grace is not something we can earn through works. It has been given to us for free, in the form of Jesus Christ. It’s not based on our love for God, but based on the love He has for us.
John 10:9 - it’s that simple.
It is wise to plan ahead for your future. Where do you want to see change in your life? Think spiritually, financially, mentally etc.
A way we can set goals is by using the S.M.A.R.T format.
S = Specific. Very detailed, not vague.
M = Measurable. Able to track your progress.
A = Attainable. Realistic, not impossible.
R = Relevant. Aligns with God’s word.
T = Time-based. When do you want to meet this goal?
Heb 4:14 - Commit it to God. Allow the Lord to direct your steps.
There are three steps to sowing and reaping a harvest:
Sow the seed
Wait
Reap the harvest
Blessings come in God’s time and in His way. When you pray, don’t be discouraged if an answer or outcome doesn’t come straight away. Have faith, stand on God’s Word and it will be done.