Distractions can be deadly. There are so many voices in the earth vying for our attention. Some are for good; others for evil. The enemy is always trying new ways to distract us. Sometimes he gives us just enough word to make us think it was the Holy Spirit speaking to us, but do not be fooled. We need to be able to discern the difference and learn to live above the crazy, wild noise of the world and focus our complete attention on God. Here are three ways you can do that: Humble yourself. Learn to take a moment Read More
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Survival Strategies: Listening (Get Understanding)
My number two survival strategy is listening. You can play all the music, read all the Word, and pray all the time; however, if you never stop to listen to the voice of God, you have already lost the battle. God speaks and He expects us to listen. Sometimes we are so caught up in the problem we forget to listen for the solution. We try to figure it out on our own, usually making the situation worst. I often wonder why people think God listens to our prayers, but we never consider that He also speaks to us. Conversation Read More
Survival Strategies: Worship (Supernatural Playlists)
To fight and defeat any enemy we need to have survival strategies, including supernatural playlists. I don’t know about you but the last couple of weeks have been weeks of intense battle. I sensed the fiery darts of the enemy being fired repeatedly at me during this time. Just one thing after another. Through the years I have developed survival strategies to defeat the enemy during these attacks. A lot of these attacks have to do with time management. My already full schedule is being bombarded with so much more to do and not enough time to get it all done. Read More
Focus: Game Changer or Plan Killer?
Focus can be a game changer for your busy week. However, broken focus will most likely lead to disaster. It can be a plan killer. I’ve had a very busy week and stressful week. Our Fall semester starts on Monday and I’ve been working diligently trying to get stuff ready for the incoming students. This week has also been filled with meetings and more meetings. I have been truly relying on the Holy Spirit to help me focus and to bring things to my remembrance (John 14:26). I ‘ve put my life in His care of me this week and He has Read More
Shut Up: Silence Can Never Be Misquoted
There was a very popular slang expression a few years ago, ‘Shut Up‘, which was an expression of incredulity (no way or wow). In the context of this post, I am using it in the old fashion way meaning stop talking. Proverbs 20:19 states, “He who goes about as a gossip reveals secrets; therefore do not associate with a gossip [who talks freely or flatters].” I read an article the other day and I thought it was worth sharing. So often we want to tell everyone what’s going on in our lives; however, we have to be careful not to put our confidence Read More
Praise and Faith: Secrets to Answered Prayer
Praise, thanksgiving, and faith are keys to answered prayer. If you want to receive answers to your prayers be sure to: 1. Praise Him and Thank Him. As we read the Lord’s Prayer we observe Jesus teaching the disciples to begin their prayer with PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING. Psalm 100:4 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 Jireh); your peace (Jehovah Shalom); your healer (Jehovah Rophe); your shepherd (Jehovah Rohi); and your righteousness (Jehovah Tsidkenu). Praise creates an Read More
