We are destined for greatness. God created each of us with a purpose in mind. Why are you here? You are here because there is a problem you were created to solve. You are probably asking, What problem? How do you discover your purpose? 1. Ask God (). Earnestly pray in line with the Word; asking God to reveal it to you (). God called you to a plan greater than yourself. Jeremiah was called to be a prophet to the nations, even before he was born (). Joseph was told to name the Messiah, Jesus, because He was to save Read More
Category: Prayer
Teaching you to pray to get results
Elephants: Challenge Them
Elephants are very large mammals. They are herbivores and spend the majority of their day eating. In this post, I want to discuss ‘The Elephants in the Room’. Many people have asked where this term originated and what it actually means. According to one source, the phrase is relatively new, possibly originating in the 20th century. As for the meaning, it is fairly obvious; ‘Ignoring an obvious problem and failing to address an issue which is as big as an elephant’. One such elephant that is currently standing in many rooms is the upcoming election. There are many sides and Read More
Be Still and Know That I AM God – Psalm 46:10
Be still and know that He is God. This scripture along with and has definitely been my bread the past month and especially this week. Hurricane Matthew was forecast to hit Florida 10/7/2016. I live in Jacksonville, Florida and we were released from work at 12:00 noon Thursday, 10/6/2016 to prepare for the storm and/or evacuate. I was told so many times to leave Florida and head home to North Carolina or go anywhere. But in my spirit, I had a peace not to be moved. The area I recently moved to in Jacksonville was not one of the areas Read More
Life Lessons from the Book of Ruth
Life lessons are those things which we learn from every day; for example, teaching your children not to run into the street or touch hot objects. The book of Ruth is full of life lessons for us to follow. Take time to study these four simple life lessons today. Do you remember the story of Naomi and Ruth? Naomi’s husband and sons died leaving her alone with her two daughters-in-law, Ruth and Orpah. Naomi decided to leave Moab and return to her people in Judah and advised the two girls to return to their own people. The life lessons actually began Read More
For Your Glory
For Your Glory I Would Do Anything – REALLY? So often we sing this song during praise and worship or out of routine or habit. Have you ever stopped to listen to what you are saying? Have you ever asked yourself, “Would I do anything for His Glory”? Have I done anything He’s asked me to do? Ask yourself some questions; you may not like the answers. Am I purposing to do and say things that will bring Him glory? Did you pray for that person who may have missed it or did I instead spread rumors or expose his Read More
Secrets to Answered Prayers #4
Welcome to the 4th and final week of Secrets to Answered Prayers. Answered prayers are very possible, especially if you allow the Holy Spirit to guide you during your prayer time. Prayer secret #4: Give Thanks. As we read through the Lord’s Prayer we find that Jesus taught the disciples to begin their prayer with PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING. states, “Enter his gates with thanksgiving; go into his courts with praise. Give thanks to him and praise his name.” Begin by praising and thanking Him for being your provider (Jehovah Jirah); your peace (Jehovah Shalom); your healer (Jehovah Rophe); your shepherd Read More
