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Your attitude as a believer should closely resemble that of Christ. In other words, there should be a clear reflection of Christ’s attitude in the way you live and interact with others. As Christians, the attitude we put out must fully reflect the virtues of Christ. Your attitude refers to your manner, disposition, or stanceContinue reading “ATTITUDE IS EVERYTHING.”

This passage reveals how people’s familiarity with the Lord’s anointed—Jesus—caused them to miss out on God’s best and blessings. Most often than not, people are unable to separate a person’s natural disposition from their mandate and authority in the Lord. The fact and truth remain that God will use people, and these people will surelyContinue reading “NEVER BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE LORD’S ANOINTED.”

Every Christian or born-again believer is born of God. John 1:12-13 tells us, “But as many as received him, to them gave hepower to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.”Continue reading “BORN OF GOD.”

Psalm 119:107 also says, “I am afflicted very much: quicken me, O Lord, according unto thy word.” God’s Word quickens, strengthens, and empowers us. It brings life and revitalization to every dead situation. Sick people receive strength and healing upon hearing the Word, and miracles happen through the proclamation of the Word. God’s Word turns things aroundContinue reading “THE WORD QUICKENS.”

Being punctual when dealing with the Lord is a practice that will serve your best interest. Even beyond spiritual matters, being punctual to events or important engagements demonstrates the virtue of excellence. On the other hand, allowing lateness in your dealings with the Lord and in life generally will hinder your progress and success. ToContinue reading “BE PUNCTUAL WHEN DEALING WITH THE LORD.”

God’s help for man cannot be denied. His loving nature makes Him reach us in moments of despair. The Bible calls it a “very present help.” Help is something none of us can do without, no matter our status, level of achievement, color, or race. One day, we will all need it. However, where youContinue reading “TRUE HELP COMES FROM GOD.”

Whenever you are faithful, you attract God’s attention for a blessing. Proverbs 28:20 says, “A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.” God always blesses the faithful. This is why you must be faithful to the Lord in all things. Faithfulness demands that youContinue reading “BE FAITHFUL, IT PAYS.”

Prayer is powerful and always produces tremendous results. However, the effectiveness of a person’s prayer can be hindered by unforgiveness. Simply put, unforgiveness can make your prayers unfruitful. The Bible says our fellowship is with God and with one another (1 John 1:3). Thus, holding grudges against people will bring you out of fellowship andContinue reading “UNFORGIVENESS WILL HINDER YOUR PRAYERS.”

One of the most wonderful gifts a Christian can experience is divine direction. It is God speaking to you, instructing you to take certain actions or follow a particular path in life. As you chart the course of life, it is easy to be carried away into many wrong courses and paths. The Bible rightfullyContinue reading “LET GOD ORDER YOUR STEPS.”

One of the things you must be able to boast of as a Christian is your faithfulness. In all you do, your faithfulness must go ahead of you. God must recognize you as a faithful Christian and a diligent servant or worker in His house. To be faithful means to be loyal, steadfast, and dependableContinue reading “GOD WANTS YOU TO BE FAITHFUL.”