Dealing with strongholds

“(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.” 2 Corinthians 10:4-6.

Strongholds hold a man bound. The Bible describes strongholds as imaginations that are against the knowledge of God and thoughts that are in disobedient to Christ. Strongholds are imaginations and thoughts that hold a man’s life bound. Dealing with strongholds is warfare; you need weapons. Strongholds are reflected in the way we speak and behave and the results we get in our lives. If you are always making the wrong decisions, attracting the wrong people, and experiencing inexplicable failures, you need to deal with strongholds. If your thinking patterns are contrary to God’s word and His purposes for your life, you have a stronghold to deal with.

“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.” Proverbs 23:7KJV.

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” Romans 12:2

One of the weapons you need to fight the war against strongholds is the word of God, the Bible. Meditate on the scriptures until your mind is renewed and your thinking aligns with the plans and purposes of God for your life. The enemy will surely not want you to do this. He will want you to be busy doing other things. You must fight to ensure that meditation on God’s word is a daily thing in your life (Psalm 1:1–3). Stop watching and listening to the wrong videos and music. Sexual immorality will be a stronghold in your life if you keep watching pornography. Always listen to anointed messages that will transform your life.

May you focus on renewing your mind with the word of God, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: Oh God, break me and mold me, fill me and use me, in Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.

The blessing

 “And he said, Let me go, for the day breaketh. And he said, I will not let thee go, except thou bless me.” Genesis 32:26.

Why was Jacob desperate for the blessings? What happened to the blessings that he received when he pretended to be Esau? He found that life without a blessing is stressful. He also found that blessings are spiritual and will not rest if there is pretense or a lie. He also found that without the blessing, he would be susceptible to all forms of attack and may suffer at the hands of Esau. He was the chosen one, but he was not blessed. You must be in the covenant, anointed, and blessed.

“The blessing of the Lord, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.” Proverbs 10:22KJV.

“And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.” Genesis 1:28

If you are blessed, you will be sustained in every season. The blessing gives you dominion and empowers you to succeed in your life's assignment. You cannot help the blessing, but the blessing will help you. The blessing terminates struggle and eliminates stress in life. The blessing will prevent you from making wrong decisions and taking wrong steps. The blessing will position you among the helpers of destiny. Be desperate for the blessing of God.

Be blessed, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: Oh God, bless me indeed and enlarge my coast, in Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.

You must have these! 3

 “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” Luke 10:19.

You must have power, and be sure of it. I heard the testimony of a man of God whom I respect when he went to a village in the northern part of Nigeria for evangelism. They had crossed a river with the help of a native, who also took them using a motorcycle to the point where they needed to cross the river. The guy went into the bush to urinate and was beaten by a snake. The enemy attacked the one who was literally taking them to the village they wanted to evangelize. There was no hospital close by, nor was there any medication they could use in the thick forest. Without the guy, they would all be stranded, and the guy was dying. The man of God remembered that he had power. He took authority over the poison, and in their presence, they saw the poison come out.

“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.” Psalm 23:5KJV.

“And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand. Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.” Acts 13:11-12

We are surrounded by the enemy, whether you know it or not. The only language the enemy understands is power. He does not understand begging. You must be ready to prosper in the midst of your enemy, and that takes power. When Elymas the sorcerer was trying to prevent the deputy from hearing the gospel, Paul dealt with the situation using the authority he had. Don’t fold your arms and watch the enemy afflict you; use the authority given to you by the Holy Spirit.

You have authority, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: I take authority over the serpents and scorpions and over all power of darkness, in Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.

You must have these! 2

 “Until the time that his word came: the word of the Lord tried him. The king sent and loosed him; even the ruler of the people, and let him go free.” Psalm 105:19-20.

When you have the word, what you are going through is irrelevant; you have the solution. In my few years of existence, I have passed through many things, but I can confidently tell you that the word works. This is why I interpret all the challenges of life as a need for a word from the Lord. If you receive a word for a situation, a solution has come to that situation. Sometimes it happens instantly, and sometimes it may take a while or even a season, but you can be sure that the day you receive the word, you need not worry again about that situation. Just declare or confess the word you have received.

“He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.” Psalm 107:20KJV.

“The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel.” Isaiah 9:8

No one can keep someone who has received a word from the Lord bound or in bondage, not even satan. All you need is a word from the Lord. The word does not lie. The word is powerful. Even if your destiny is struggling, you only need a word from the Lord. Your shining begins when you have a word. When you pray, fast, or meditate on the written word, always expect a word from Him who created the world with His word.

May you receive a specific word right now, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: Oh God, send me a word, in Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.

You must have these! 1

 “Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.” Psalm 51:11.

 We would not have heard any fascinating stories about David, Jospeh, and Daniel without the Holy Spirit. How much more are you and I, who are New Testament believers? You cannot do without the Holy Spirit, nor can you have enough of Him. David cried out, “Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.” The Holy Spirit will give you the wisdom and power to live victoriously anywhere, in any season or situation.

“And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is? And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, Forasmuch as God hath shewed thee all this, there is none so discreet and wise as thou art:” Genesis 41:38-39KJV.

“There is a man in thy kingdom, in whom is the spirit of the holy gods; and in the days of thy father light and understanding and wisdom, like the wisdom of the gods, was found in him; whom the king Nebuchadnezzar thy father, the king, I say, thy father, made master of the magicians, astrologers, Chaldeans, and soothsayers;” Daniel 5:11

The Holy Spirit brought distinctions into the lives of Joseph, David, and Daniel. The Holy Spirit guided and protected them. The Holy Spirit promoted and enlarged them. The Holy Spirit helped them fulfill their destiny and be who God wanted them to be. If you desire the same, you must ask daily for the fullness of the Holy Spirit and enjoy a deep fellowship with Him.

May you be full of the Holy Spirit and power, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: Oh God, let Your presence abide with me and let Your Spirit fill my life, in Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.

Patience is a strength!

 “In your patience possess ye your souls.” Luke 21:19.

In this three-dimensional world, every good thing takes time; even instant nodules take a few seconds. Patience is a strength when you are on the right path. Be willing to patiently see your seed germinate into a harvest. There is no change you desire in life that you cannot have if you are willing to pay the price. The price for power may be many days of prayer and studying the word. The price of a degree may be many years of study. The price of mastery may be many years of study. In between these years, patience will keep you. If you focus on the prize, the years will run quickly. Ask Jacob, who served seven years, to have Rachel as his wife.

“And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.” Genesis 29:20KJV.

“But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.” Romans 8:25

My definition of patience in the context of this message is the ability to keep on doing what you are supposed to do until it yields results. If you are trusting God for something, be patient; He always keeps His promises. Be patient with God. Be patient with yourself. Be patient with people. If you give time to a good course, you will see its manifestation. Patience is actually "the time" between your efforts and the results you desire.

Your expectations shall not be cut off, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: Oh God give me grace to patiently wait for You and on You, in Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.

Boldness is a strength!

 “The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.” Proverbs 28:1.

The strength of a lion is in its boldness, not in its size. To be bold is to act without fear or intimidation. The boldness of a righteous man is likened to the boldness of a lion. This boldness is not a matter of physical size but of what God has deposited in you. You can claim to know the word of God, but if you are not walking in it with boldness, you are weak. The evidence of your knowledge of God and His ways is boldness (Daniel 11:32). You are strong when you are bold. This boldness should be for those who are walking with God, not those who are evil and committing crime. Be bold to take steps based on the instructions God has given you.

“A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;” Proverbs 30:30 KJV.

““Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were unlearned and ignorant men, they marvelled; and they took knowledge of them, that they had been with Jesus.” Acts 4:13.” Luke 10:41-42

Everyone who walks with Jesus is known for their boldness. Jesus is the Lion of the tribe of Judah, and He prevailed (Rev 5:5). You need boldness to prevail. Peter and John were recognized by their boldness, which came as a result of their intimacy with Jesus. God has not given you the spirit of timidity (2 Timothy 1:7). It is time for the lion in you to roar. It is time for you to prevail. It is time for you to forcefully advance through boldness given to you by God.

You are taking new territories, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: I am forcefully advancing, I am doing great exploit, I am breaking forth on the right and on the left, in Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.

Focus is a strength!

 “And as thy servant was busy here and there, he was gone. And the king of Israel said unto him, So shall thy judgment be; thyself hast decided it.” 1 Kings 20:40

The devil knows that focus is a strength, so he will try to break your focus. Prayer needs focus. Reading needs focus. Efforts must be focused on the goals. A broken focus is one of the reasons that men fail. God has given you what it takes to solve problems. What you are counting as little or weak can get a lot of things done if it is focused. Your light is not as weak as you think; you only need to focus it to know that it can burn.

“The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light.” Matthew 6:22.

“And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.” Luke 10:41-42

Your goal is achievable if you will engage the power of focus. If your goal is convincing enough, you can put all your efforts into it. Even in prayer, you may need to focus your prayer on a particular request because you have known by revelation that if the prayer is answered, it will radically change your life. Jacob asked for a blessing the whole night. You cannot reach your goal if you are busy here and there. Focus your busyness on your goal.

You will get there, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: Oh God, if my focus is broken, restore me, in Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.

Don’t give up quickly!

 “And he said, Take the arrows. And he took them. And he said unto the king of Israel, Smite upon the ground. And he smote thrice, and stayed. And the man of God was wroth with him, and said, Thou shouldest have smitten five or six times; then hadst thou smitten Syria till thou hadst consumed it: whereas now thou shalt smite Syria but thrice.” 2 Kings 13:18-19

Attack every lie in your life with the word of God and in the name of Jesus. Don’t give up until you see results. Even if a lie has become a stronghold, it can be pulled down if you don’t give up quickly. Please don’t consider it an insult if I say what you are going through is a lie; you have got to see it that way so that you will not give up until the situation changes. You cannot change what you have accepted. Every lie of the devil is subject to change.

“While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.” 2 Corinthians 4:18.

“And shall not God avenge his own elect, which cry day and night unto him, though he bear long with them? I tell you that he will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?” Luke 18:7-8

I am saying to you today: don’t stop praying, don’t stop declaring the word of God, until you see the desired change. Get someone to agree with you; if you are not alone, you are blessed. Let your target be until my change comes, and not if I have done it two or three times and it does not work. Who told you that it does not work? It works for those who are persistent and consistent and who do not give up before they see it working.

Your breakthrough is now, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: Oh God, let my desired change come, in Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.

Lying evidence!

 “And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me: And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out.” Genesis 39:17-18

There is no truth in the devil, nor is there any truth in any evidence that is contrary to the word of God. Your sickness is a lie. Your poverty is a life. Your affliction is a lie. Your fear is a lie. The fact that a man is holding evidence does not mean that the evidence is true. In our text, Potiphar’s’ wife was holding Joseph’s cloth, but everything is a lie. Decide to fill your mind with the word of God until all fake evidence turns out to be the true and favorable evidence in your life.

“God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged.” Romans 3:4.

“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Romans 8:17

When your mind receives and believes the truth of the word of God, your situation will change to conform to this truth. This is why the truth that you know and declare will always set you free. It is easier to think that what your five senses can pick up is more real, but let me tell you that there is a sixth sense that is superior to whatever you can see, feel, taste, hear, or smell. This sixth sense is used to activate the fourth-dimensional world, where poverty, sickness, and affliction have no hold. The word of God and His promises are the truth in this dimension, which makes an ordinary person ascend and experience extraordinary acts of God.

May you experience a supernatural change of any contrary situation, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: Oh God, I believe and receive your word and promises into my life, in Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.

You are God’s image!

 “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.” Genesis 1:27

How do you see yourself? You need to have a correct perspective on yourself in order to execute God’s given assignments. God created you in His image; you are the representation of God in this world. If God cannot fail, you cannot fail. If God cannot be defeated, you cannot be defeated. If all things are possible with God, all things are possible with you. God has given you the ability and grace to perform like Him on earth.

“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:” Hebrews 1:3.

“And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.” Romans 8:17

Your past does not matter; God has a glorious future for you. You can actually begin to rewrite a new story for yourself. I discovered from the scriptures that God always made sure that the man He wanted to use had the right perspective on himself. He told Joshua to be strong and courageous (Joshua 1:6). He told a timid Gideon that he was a man of valor (Judges 6:12). Your situation does not determine who you are or what you can do or cannot do. You have what it takes to turn the situation around inside you. God sees you as a co-creator with him, a winner, and a success. Do not see yourself less than the way God sees you.

I see you becoming what God wants you to be, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: Oh God, help me to manifest in this world as Your image, in Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.

God has the best for you!

 “If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.” Job 14:14

Your breakthrough begins when you are convinced that God has the best for you and will change your life. Never doubt the love of God for you, no matter what you are going through. God will always come through for you. This was the conviction that made Job stay until God gave him a miracle. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Your morning of joy will come if you don’t let go of your faith in God. I am convinced that this present situation will be your steppingstone to greatness if you hand it over to God.

“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” Psalm 30:5.

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

If you meditate on the stories of Joseph, Daniel, and David, you will understand that the best is for those who trust God and totally give Him control over their lives. The call of God over your life makes you special to Him. You are called by His name. You have His unfailing promises. He is saying to you, "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire, you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you (Isaiah 43:2)."

I see God lifting you, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: I call in my season of joy and celebration, in Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.

Thanksgiving and praise in prayer.

 “Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.” John 11:41

Always start and end your prayer with thanksgiving, but give praise before presenting your request. Thanksgiving opens His gates, while praise will bring you into His presence. Someone said that praise will actually bring His presence to you, and I agree (Acts 16:25–26). Praise is a sacrifice (Hebrews 13:15). No matter your situation or what you are going through, always give thanks. Giving thanks after presenting your request is an expression of faith that He has heard you and will respond positively to your requests. Let your thanksgiving be more than your requests.

“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18.

“Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Philippians 4:6

Thanksgiving is the will of God for everyone. Thanksgiving and praise can kill anxiety and worry in your life. Thanksgiving and praise can cause your joy to be restored and your strength to be renewed (Nehemiah 8:10). Be thankful and praiseful to experience divine intervention in your life.

Your mountain shall become a plain ground, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: Oh God, I thank you because you always hear me and you are in charge of my situation to turn it around for my good, in Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.

Align your thought with your prayer!

 “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,” Ephesians 3:20

Your thoughts are as important as your prayers whenever you need a change or a miracle in your life. Meditating on the word of God is key to thinking the way God wants you to think (Joshua 1:8, Psalms 1:1–3). When your prayer and your thoughts agree, you generate a supernatural power to make things happen. For example, if there is still doubt in your heart concerning what you are praying for, then you need to work on your thoughts. However, you can also continue to pray on the matter until your persistence compels God (Luke 18:1–7).

“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.” Proverbs 23:7.

“And the Lord came down to see the city and the tower, which the children of men builded. And the Lord said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do.” Genesis 11:5-6

Let your heart be with God by aligning your thoughts with His promises for your life. His promises are stronger than any trouble or challenge in life. Deliberately pull down any thought that is against God and His plan for your life (2 Cor 10:3–6). As you pray, put your imagination to work by thinking about the expected result rather than the problem. Strongholds are built by imagination, backed up by spiritual powers.

Your prayers are answered, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: Oh God, I believe I receive divine intervention in every area of my life, in Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.

Do this when you receive a word.

 “And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.” Luke 1:38

Anointed words have the power to change your life and situation forever. Anointed words can come in the form of prophecy, instruction, correction, or direction. I believe strongly that a word from the Lord is the answer to all problems and will usher a man into his miracle. When there is a prophetic word around you, key into it by declaring, “I believe, I receive.” Be like Mary; although what the Angel was saying looked both impractical and impossible, she declared, “Let it be to me according to your word.”

“Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.” Mark 11:24.

“He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward.” Matthew 10:41

Don’t be like the servant of the king who told the Prophet that what he was saying was impossible (2 Kings 7). If you doubt the messenger, you have doubted the word as well. The man missed the greatest miracle he could have participated in. Also, give a seed into the life of the messenger as an act of faith that you believe the word will come to pass. Jesus said you will receive a Prophet reward if you receive the Prophet.

May your word come to you, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: Oh God, I believe I receive the blessings you have for me, in Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.

Self-discipline

 “He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.” Proverbs 25:28

The act of self-discipline is called self-control or self-mastery. You cannot grow without self-discipline. Most people learn, but only a few people do. Self-discipline is what separates the few from the crowd. Self-discipline is what makes you force yourself to do what you have learned, what you have heard, and what you have read. It is one thing to know what to do; it is another thing to actually do it. Self-discipline is doing what you are supposed to do, whether it is convenient or not. Self-discipline is key to destiny fulfillment. You need to master and control yourself to live successfully as a Christian.

“He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.” Proverbs 16:32.

“But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.” James 1:22

Self-discipline was the difference between Joseph and Samson in the Bible. Self-discipline will help you to develop a winning attitude. Self-discipline is what you need to say no when you are supposed to say no and also to say yes when you are supposed to say yes, both to yourself and to others.

May you have the power to rule your own spirit, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: Oh God, give me the grace to discipline myself to live according to Your word, in Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.

The supernatural life 6

 “And Peter answered him and said, Lord, if it be thou, bid me come unto thee on the water. And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus.” Matthew 14:28-29.

God said it, I believed it, and that settles it. The supernatural life is a life of walking on water without sinking, despite the presence of a storm. Take God by His words! No matter what you are going through, if you have a word from the Lord, you are covered. The supernatural is the life of a child who simply believes that his father is enough for him. God is enough for you; He is in the past, He is in the present, and He will be in the future. What consumes others cannot consume you. What defeats others cannot defeat you. This is because you believe God and are living a supernatural life.

“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.” Psalms 23:4-6

“And he shook off the beast into the fire, and felt no harm. Howbeit they looked when he should have swollen, or fallen down dead suddenly: but after they had looked a great while, and saw no harm come to him, they changed their minds, and said that he was a god.” Acts 28:5-6

Take steps because you believe God. Speak because you believe God. Think positively and supernaturally because you believe God. Expect a miracle because you believe God is with you. If the enemy tries anything against you, shake it off and keep going. Ask God to take care of your storm and act as if the storm is no longer there.

God is with you, nothing can be against you in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: Oh God arise and demonstrate Your name as the mighty God in my life, in Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.

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 “We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak.” 2 Corinthians 4:13.

There is a spirit of faith that makes a man believe God and walk in the supernatural. The same spirit makes a man both to speak and do what God is saying without doubting. Caleb had the spirit of faith. Joshua had the spirit of faith. The disciples operated in the spirit of faith. Jesus operated in the spirit of faith. This is the spirit that makes a man follow God fully and possess the promises of God.

“But my servant Caleb, because he had another spirit with him, and hath followed me fully, him will I bring into the land whereinto he went; and his seed shall possess it.” Numbers 14:24

“And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people.” Acts 6:8

In this dispensation, when things are falling apart in the world, we need the spirit of faith more than ever. This is the spirit that will make you walk on the water of life and in the midst of a storm without sinking. The same spirit will help you conquer infirmity and poverty. The same spirit will help you subdue the enemy of your destiny and take what belongs to you.

May you be full of faith, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: Let the spirit of faith enter into me, in Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.

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 “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17.

Faith is in place when you hear God.  Unless a man receives information or a revelation from God, he cannot operate in faith. This is why faith is key to living a supernatural life. When a man believes and acts on what God has told him or revealed to him, his action will result in the supernatural. When Mary believed the Angel, she became pregnant despite the fact that she knew not a man and delivered the Son of God. Elisha did not have to worry about the Syrian army that came to arrest him because he saw the hosts of heaven that were released to protect him.

“And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.” Luke 1:38

“And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them. And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.” 2 Kings 6:16-17

If you desire the supernatural life, you should start mediating on God’s word and fellowshipping with God in prayer and personal worship. If you maintain a consistent schedule of spending time with God daily, the word of the Lord will come to you, and His Spirit will rest on you. You can also start hearing God by walking with people who know God and walk with Him.

May you hear God daily, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: Oh God, open my ear to hear you and my eyes to receive a vision from you, in Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.

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 “And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord; And shall make him of quick understanding in the fear of the Lord: and he shall not judge after the sight of his eyes, neither reprove after the hearing of his ears:” Isaiah 11:2-3.

The supernatural life is based on knowing supernaturally, taking decisions based on supernatural knowing, and taking actions based on supernatural knowing. This is what happens when the Spirit of the Lord rests upon a man. Every Christian is expected to carry the fullness of God’s Spirit and, hence, live a supernatural life. Paul prayed for Ephesians' church to have the spirit of wisdom and revelation. This is the Spirit that makes you know what to do in any situation you find yourself in.  

“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints,.” Ephesians 1:17-18

“And he answered, Fear not: for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.  And Elisha prayed, and said, Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the Lord opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.” 2 Kings 6:16-17

When your eyes of the spirit are opened, you will not react and respond to situations the same way others do. You will not even pray the way others do; you will pray with specificity and accuracy. This is because you will know what others don’t know. We must never stop asking for the fullness of the Spirit in our lives.

May you receive the seven folds Spirit of the Lord, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: Oh God, open my eyes to see and my understanding to know, Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.

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 “But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.” 1 Corinthians 12:31.

There are gifts of the Spirit that make the supernatural life easy. Nine of them are mentioned in 1 Corinthians 12. As a believer in Christ, you should have these gifts operating in your life. The Lord accepts that you covet them; this is the only time that covetousness is holy and spiritually legal. The gifts are the word of wisdom, the word of knowledge, faith, the gifts of healing, the working of miracles, prophecy, discerning of spirits, divers kinds of tongues, and the interpretation of tongues. The best gift is the one you need most in any situation. The gifts are for you to profit as a Christian.

“Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.” 1 Corinthians 12:4

“Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.” Isaiah 55:1

The Holy Spirit gives diversities of gifts; you must hunger and thirst after them. Don’t stop at speaking in tongues. The Christian life becomes so sweet when you enjoy the gifts of the Spirit. These gifts make Christian service easy and fruitful. Jesus said in John 7:37, “In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink.” God is willing to give the gifts of the Spirit to those who will ask (Luke 11:13).

May you hunger and thirst for the fullness of the Holy Spirit, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: Oh God, let the gifts of the Spirit be operational in my life, Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.

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 “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” Acts 1:8.

The supernatural life is based on hearing God, receiving His Spirit, and acting in faith. Let us talk about the Holy Spirit first. When He comes upon you, the power of God will overshadow you to obtain supernatural results and to do what only God can do. As a Christian, you should not be satisfied with ordinary life; you should live the supernatural life through the power of the Holy Spirit. You must be empowered by the Holy Spirit and become evidence of His supernatural. The Bible speaks about the gifts of the Spirit, the fruit of the Spirit, the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, and the Spirit of faith. These are supernatural manifestations of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.

“Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?  And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.” Luke 1:34-35

“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.” Acts 10:38

Jesus was anointed with the Holy Spirit and power. The Angel told Mary that what God wanted to do in her life was supernatural, and the Holy Spirit would make it happen through her. When you receive the Holy Spirit, you are empowered to live a supernatural life and get supernatural results.

May you receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit, in Jesus’ name.

Prayer for today: Oh God, anoint me with the Holy Spirit and power, Jesus’ name.

Salvation: Lord Jesus, I believe in the forgiveness of sin and in the redemption from the power of darkness through your blood. I confess you as my Savior and Lord.  I invite you into my life to save my soul. Holy Spirit, come into my heart and make me what you want me to be. Thank you Lord for saving me in Jesus name.