Living a lifestyle of thankfulness is the opposite of our carnal nature. It is a supernatural work of God. When we intentionally become mindful of all that God has done for us and is doing among us, it brings thankfulness and gratitude towards the Lord. Let’s learn from Apostle Paul on how to live a lifestyle of thankfulness. …
When we encourage others, we help them to believe in the work of God in their lives and to take Him at His word. The encouragement can bring God’s purpose on the earth and fulfill His plans. …
Sometimes we value spiritual gifts such as prophecy, faith, or discerning of spirits over the gift of encouragement. However, encouraging others can be very valuable in the life believers! An example of this can be seen in Apostle Paul’s life! …
The Lord knows our need for encouragement especially as we take on new territories in faith and in life, and He calls us to encourage one another! …
I shared in the last devotional that fools have no interest in being corrected, and confrontation does not seem to change the course of their decision. Then there are angry and brash people. These individuals are not looking to be confronted, but they have no problem exploding and causing strife in relationships. …
Sometimes confronting people does not seem to make a difference, because they are not looking for course correction. The scripture calls these individuals fools. Joseph showed wisdom in dealing with a fool while serving at Potiphar’s house. …
We live in a culture where relationships are very disposable, and it is easy to cut them off and move on. However, if we desire to work on keeping our relationships healthy and real, we need to learn the skill of confronting issues wisely. …
Insecurities are an attack on the truth of who we are in Christ and our secure identity in Him. We are already approved by God! …
Insecurities make us rely on others’ approval to gauge our value and worth. They also create unrealistic expectations of ourselves and others. This makes a fragile system for our sense of wellbeing because there is no room for failure, mistake, or weakness. The higher our expectations of ourselves and others, the greater chance of being let down, which in turn feeds the monster of insecurity. …
Many talk about peer pressure in the teenage years, but in truth, peer pressure continues to follow people long into adulthood. Peer pressure plays on the need to feel secure in our relationships and to be accepted. The need to feel secure in our relationships leads us to expect others to be like us, or we feel the pressure to be like others. …
