PRAY WITHOUT CEASING.

1 Thessalonians 5:17
“Pray without ceasing”.

Life is spiritual. Limiting life to the natural or the senses will only lead to challenges and unfulfilled divine purposes. This is why the call to pray always must be prioritised.

You see, PRAYER HELPS US TO DEAL WITH THE SPIRITUAL DIMENSION OF LIFE. Through prayer we are able to align our spirit to God’s will and purpose, and we are also able to receive supernatural knowledge about current and future happenings. Prayer again helps us to bring God’s influence to intercept demonic activities and manipulations against us.

The call to pray always or without ceasing, is not new paradigm to the faith. Jesus did so during His earthly life (Mark 1:35).

You see, praying always will make you maintain a constant awareness of God’s presence and a readiness to communicate with Him throughout your daily life.

As a Christian, let prayer be integrated into every aspect of your life. Thus, pray in the Spirit on all occasions.

Never wait till things go haywire before you resort to prayer. Pray before you get into doing important decisions. Pray about that career, pray about that travelling, pray about that marriage or relationship. Pray! Don’t wait for situations to inconvenience you to pray since most prayers in such moments may be with anxiety.

Pray now! Prayer is work, but pray. Prayer is tough, but pray. Don’t jeopardise your prayer life less your life will be in joerpady.
Pray always, and you will save yourself from unwanted happenings.

Read: Ephesians 6:18 “Pray all the time. Ask God for anything in line with the Holy Spirit’s wishes. Plead with him, reminding him of your needs, and keep praying earnestly for all Christians everywhere.” (TLB)

Prayer: Lord, I pray for the strength to pray all the time.

SING UNTO THE LORD.

Psalm 13:6
“I will sing unto the LORD, because He hath dealt bountifully with me.’

Singing unto the Lord must not be limited to praise and worship sessions in a Church service. As a Christian, you must develop that personal attitude of singing unto the Lord as you go about your daily affairs.

You see, singing unto the Lord is one way by which you can express your thanksgiving, love and honour to the Lord.

The psalmist in our opening text reveals that we must sing unto the Lord because He has dealt with us well.

You see, despite all the challenges and uncertainties in life, the Lord always give you the opportunity to be alive day after day. This is enough to “SING UNTO THE LORD”.

Don’t wait for something spectacular to happen to you before you appreciate the Lord. Always sing unto His holy name.

Through all the changing scenes of life, SING UNTO THE LORD. Remember, being kept in prison didn’t stop Paul and Silas to sing unto the Lord. Don’t let anything hinder your praise.

As you praise God, He will raise you up.

Read: Acts 16:25 “And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises unto God, and the prisoners heard them.”

Prayer: Lord, thank you for all you have done for me. I praise your Holy Name.

FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH.

1 Timothy 6:12
“Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.”

Every believer has a fight to face. It is not a physical fight or a battle with weapons. It is a spiritual fight. Ephesians 6:12 says, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”

The Christian’s battle is spiritual, a fight against the strategies and schemes of the enemy. The Bible calls it a “good fight” because we fight from a place of victory through Christ. However, if you do not rise with the Word and take your stand, many areas of your life will remain under siege.

Your fight of faith is what secures the promises of God in your life. Through persistent prayer, unwavering belief, and bold confessions of God’s Word, you lay hold of what God has already declared as yours. Faith becomes your weapon, and you must not allow fear or doubt to rob you of your inheritance.

Know that, the bible says the enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10), but you are not without help. James 4:7 declares, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” You must boldly declare God’s Word over your life and stand against every work of darkness. Don’t respond with fear or tears where faith and authority are required. Tears don’t win battles, faith does.

In this good fight of faith, take your stand in the name of Jesus. Resist every evil agenda and boldly declare God’s promises over your life until they manifest.

Read: Psalm 144:1 “Blessed be the LORD my strength, which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight.”

Prayer: Lord, strengthen me to stand firm in faith and claim every promise you have made concerning my life.

ALLOW THE WORD TO WORK IN YOUR LIFE.

Hebrews 4:2
“For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.”

The power of God’s Word is undeniable. Scripture reveals that God not only created the world by His Word but also sustains all things through it. Hebrews 1:3 says, “Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and upholding all things by the word of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high.”
Clearly, excellence and power are inherent attributes of the Word of God.

God’s Word is never powerless; it is always released with intent and purpose. Isaiah 55:11 declares, “So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.”

Yet, for the Word to yield fruit in your life, you must believe and receive it. This means embracing the direction it gives and adjusting your life accordingly. The Word only benefits you when you let it guide your choices. It requires your agreement, your submission, and your obedience to lead you into God’s best.

You must actively apply the Word. Merely quoting Scripture without living it won’t change your life. Real transformation comes when you know, understand, and act on the Word. That is when faith is mixed with what you’ve heard.

Know that, in today’s world, you may be labeled extreme or unrealistic for taking God’s Word as your final authority. But when opinions of men clash with divine truth, always side with the Word. The word will work for you.

Be the believer who places God’s Word above everything else. That is the sure way to see its power at work in your life.

Read: Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.”

Prayer: Lord, I thank you that your word makes me fruitful in all things. Amen

HAVE IN MIND TO FINISH WELL.

Galatians 3:3
“Are you so foolish? After beginning by means of the Spirit, are you now trying to finish by means of the flesh?” (NIV)

It is important to start things in life—especially those that are good and godly. However, starting alone is not enough. What truly counts is continuing and finishing what you’ve begun.

As a Christian, one of the most important things to start and finish is your walk of faith in God. You must make a deliberate decision to serve the Lord, and against all odds, continue in it to the very end. That’s when the reward is assured. Matthew 24:13 (Expanded Bible) says, “But those people who keep their faith [endure; stand firm; persevere] until the end will be saved.”

The Galatian church serves as a warning that starting well does not guarantee finishing well. They began in the Spirit but were later derailed by misleading teachings and practices. Similarly, many believers today begin well but are swayed by worldly pressures, false doctrines, and personal convenience.

Finishing well requires intentionality. You must be vigilant, endure hardship, sacrifice, and steer clear of ungodly compromise. Those who desire to complete their faith journey must be spiritually tough to resist both demonic influences and negative peer pressure.

Keep your love for the Lord alive. Stay planted in fellowship with other believers. These disciplines will sustain you to the end.

Read: 2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Prayer: Lord, I pray for the grace to continue steadfastly and to finish well. Amen.

MAKE A GODLY CHOICE, IT PAYS.

Hebrews 11:24–25
“By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin.”

Life is full of choices. Regardless of who you are, you will always be faced with decisions, some small and others life changing. But what matters most is that your choices align with God’s will, because every decision carries consequences both in this life and in eternity.

As a believer, you must be conscious of what God expects of you. From relationships to career paths, friendships to habits, almost everything involves a choice. And with every decision comes a direction, either toward life and purpose or toward regret and loss.

Moses had to make a difficult decision. Though he had access to royalty, riches, and pleasure, he chose to identify with God’s people and suffer affliction. He rejected temporary pleasure for eternal purpose. That was a godly choice, and it paid off.

You see, some choices may come with pain, sacrifice, or loss, but if they honor God, they will always produce lasting reward. Do not rush into decisions you are not fully convinced about. If you lack peace, pause. Seek God. Pray for clarity. It is wiser to wait than to walk blindly into regret.

And remember, even refusing to decide is itself a decision. Choose wisely. Choose godly. It always pays.

Read: Daniel 1:8 “But Daniel made up his mind that he would not defile himself with the king’s choice food or with the wine which he drank, so he asked the commander of the officials that he might be excused so that he would not defile himself.”

Prayer: Lord, give me wisdom and discernment to make the choices in life. Amen.

DON’T LIVE IN UNBELIEF.

Romans 4:20-21
“He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.”

Unbelief is a silent destroyer. It weakens faith and keeps many from receiving what God has already made available to them. It has caused many to delay in destiny and even miss out on blessings that were within their reach.

To live in unbelief is to live in doubt. It means you are not fully persuaded that God will fulfill His Word. You may know what Scripture says, but without trust in its reliability, that knowledge remains ineffective. Faith requires action, and action springs from full persuasion.

The Bible shows us that Abraham did not allow unbelief to control his response to God’s promise. Despite the natural impossibility of the situation he was faced with, he remained strong in faith. He gave glory to God, being fully convinced that God was both willing and able to do what He had promised.

You must settle it in your heart that God’s promises are sure. The timing may not always align with your expectation, but His Word never fails. In the fullness of time, every promise will manifest.

Do not give the enemy space to sow doubt in your heart. Doubt questions God’s power. Unbelief halts movement. But faith, fully persuaded and unwavering, brings the promise to life. Know that, God never fails those who trust Him. If your eyes are fixed on Him, you will not end in shame.

Read: 2 Timothy 1:12 “For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.”

Prayer: Lord, help me to trust You fully and remain persuaded that Your promises will come to pass in my life.

BELIEVE AND SPEAK

2 Corinthians 4:13
“Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, ‘I believed, and so I spoke,’ we also believe, and so we also speak.”

It is one thing to believe God for something, and another thing to actually receive what you believe. Faith is more than silent conviction. It is active, and it demands expression.

Whenever you believe, you carry the assurance that God will fulfill His Word. But believing alone is not enough. You must speak out what you believe. Your words activate your faith. That is why the Scripture says, “We also believe, and so we also speak.”

Faith is not meant to be hidden. It is meant to be declared. What you say reveals what you truly believe. And what you confess consistently builds expectation and strengthens your grip on God’s promises.

In Mark 11:22-23, Jesus taught His disciples to combine believing with speaking:
“Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says.”

Faith works when it is spoken. If you are believing God for healing, speak healing. If you are trusting God for provision, declare His promises over your finances. Silent faith will not move mountains, but spoken faith will.

Let your words agree with what you believe in your heart. Keep speaking God’s Word until your reality aligns with His promises.

Read: Mark 11:23 “I assure you and most solemnly say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea!’ and does not doubt in his heart [in God’s unlimited power], but believes that what he says is going to take place, it will be done for him [in accordance with God’s will]”

Prayer: Lord, thank you that my faith confessions create realities. Amen

SPEAK THE WORD.

“For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith” (Mark 11:23).

You see, God’s word on your lips is an antidote against any devilish onslaught. The word of God in your mouth is a weapon. Speak it.
It is not enough to know the word mentally. You must believe in it and make it your confession. This is how you can make the word of God real in your life.

Anytime you believe the word and boldly declare it, it has the backings of God. Today, you have the incarnate word of God who is Jesus in you. You have a knowledge of the written word. Constantly make it your confession. Yes, speak it, and it shall be unto you according to your faith.

You see, your healing, prosperity, appointment letter, promotion, admission, breakthrough, marriage, is all in the Word. Arise and start speaking the word. Your confession will surely bring a possession.

Read: Mathew 8:8 “The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed”

Prayer: Lord, I thank you that as I confess your word, it brings blessings into my life. Amen

BE STRONG IN FAITH.

1 Corinthians 16:13
“Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong.”

Faith is the lifeline of every believer. It is through faith that we come to God, walk with Him, and receive His promises. Without faith, we cannot truly please God or live a victorious Christian life. This makes faith essential to every part of our journey with God.

Because faith is so important, the enemy targets it. The goal of the enemy is to cause your faith to fail. If your faith becomes weak, your confidence in God begins to break, and your ability to receive from Him is hindered. But God desires that your faith be strong, stable, and enduring.

Romans 4:19 gives us the example of Abraham:
“And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah’s womb.”

Abraham did not allow physical evidence to weaken his trust in God’s promise. His situation looked hopeless, but his faith was rooted in what God had said. That is the mark of strong faith. It does not waver because of what the eyes see. It holds on firmly to God’s Word.

To be strong in faith means to be unmoved by circumstances. It means trusting God even when there are delays, setbacks, or impossibilities. Strong faith believes in the power and faithfulness of God above all else.

But this kind of faith does not just happen. It is built. It is strengthened by spending time in God’s Word. Romans 10:17 says that faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God. If you want strong faith, you must feed on the Word. You must also act on it. Faith grows when it is practiced.

As you meditate on Scripture, pray, and obey what God says, your faith is refined. And when trials come, your foundation will be firm. You will not be tossed about by fear or doubt, because your faith is rooted in truth.

Let your faith be alive and growing. Stand firm in what God has spoken. Be courageous. Be strong. Refuse to be shaken. The Lord is faithful, and those who trust in Him will never be put to shame.

Read: Hebrews 11:6 “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that comes to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

Prayer Lord, strengthen my faith through Your Word and help me to stand firm, trusting You beyond what I see.

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