Text: Ephesians 6:14(KJV)

Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness.

Friends, there is no season of life without spiritual battles. So, we need to be equipped, grounded, and confident in God’s Word as to stand oppositions. Yes, the truth is not merely information rather it is a spiritual weapon that we need to triumph in the journey in life.  Though, we are in a world filled with half-truth and deceptions that has made many to shift from right values, but as believers we must be sensitive to cloth ourselves with the unchanging truth of the scriptures. John 17:17 - Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. This is the spiritual mirror that guides us daily. Hence, without it, faith becomes unstable, decisions become compromised, and identity becomes distorted. However, God’s provision for victory is not found in human strength rather it is armed as we know, believe and live by God’s Word that brings about clarity. Proverbs 23:23 - Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding. Hebrews 4:12- For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Interestingly, when you are armed with the truth, we can stand firm in the midst of trials for Christ-like growth because you now know what God has said as to resist the lies in the world, speak with authority and walk in freedom because God’s Word backs us up, daily. Psalm 119:105 -Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. We can see how Jesus declares “It is written” in the phase of temptation. Also, Paul was boldly defending the gospel because he was rightly dividing the word of truth. So, I encourage us to arm ourselves with the ageless weapon of our defense by avoiding the misuse of the truth in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, arm me with the truth as Your Word guard my mind, guide my step and give me victory over the storms of life in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember to feed continually on the truth for a renewed strength.

Text: Romans 10:17(KJV)

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Friends, we need to be intentional to shift our belief to a new level by activating our trust in God. Yes, it is common in the phase of uncertainty that our belief can shake especially when circumstances are doubtful and unclear. It is expedient we heighten our confidence in God which helps us to pull through in difficult and delay moments. Therefore, our faith should not be static rather make it to grow by feeding it with the right meal.  Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. So, to heighten your faith means to intentionally elevate your trust in God above fear, doubt, and circumstances which we cannot avoid but faith can resist them. However, many believer’s desire strong faith in the mouth, without realizing that faith is built through consistent engagement with God’s Word, prayer, and obedience. Hence, let’s be sure that our faith is rising against all odds. Mark 9:23 - If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. Let’ make God’s Word become louder than our circumstances, daily.

Amazingly, life often presents situations that challenges our belief. But, there is need to always grow your faith to match whatever be the current situation before you. 2 Corinthians 5:7 - For we walk by faith, not by sight. In those moments, faith calls us to rely not on what we see, but on who God is by His nature. We must recognize the truth that He is not a man to fail. So, when we continually expose our hearts to God’s truth, our faith rises to meet life’s pressures that shows up daily. I encourage us to feed our hearts with God’s word as to move our belief to a new step in the ladder of faith today, in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Heavenly father, help me to fuel my faith as I read, speak loud and meditate on God’s word daily as to shape my belief to withstand life challenges in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, faith grows when your obedience to God’s command is complete.

Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

Friends, it is a deliberate decision to remain rooted in God’s truth especially when life applies pressure to shift our conviction. It is application in our faith, choice, hope, right living etc as the enemy begins to suggest alternative to God. Yes, we are in moment of turbulence but it is important we remain steadfast, unshaken, and committed to our faith in God’s strength, His truth and divine purpose. 1 Corinthians 16:13 Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Though, we go through pressure, opposition and challenges in the world, we must learn to stand firm and unmoveable because our love for Him is not in vain. Hence, this speaks of spiritual stability and courage being rooted in God’s truth and power. It is not a passive resistance but an active choice that we must hold on. Galatians 5:1- Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.

Interestingly, it is always challenging to hold on to God’s Word when situations contradicts your expectations. But, we must refuse to compromise in our values and conviction just like Daniel and his friends did in the furnace of fire. This can be possible as we remain faithful in prayer despite the trials, we shall still stand firm and do exploits, too. Hebrews 10:23 - Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) So, if we are grounded in the scriptures, know who God is to us with our new identity, we can then refuse to bow rather we shall stand firm like men and women of old. I pray we will continue to rely on the Holy Spirit as to stay connected to godly community in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, strengthen our heart to stand firm, remain rooted with an unwavering faith without staggering at His promises in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, no matter the pressure you will not breakdown but breakthrough with God.

Text: Psalm 37:23(KJV)

The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.

Friends, we are in a journey of divine purpose and it takes God to order and guide our movements, daily. Then, when our steps are ordered by His grace, we experience unearned favour, wisdom and His divine strength that brings about productive living. Proverbs 16:9 - A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps. Yes, we need grace to go ahead of us, aligning our path with God’s purpose even when the journey seems uncertain. For instance, Abraham stepped out not knowing where he was going, but he was guided by grace. Also, Joseph was directed and grace ordered his steps through betrayal to the palace. Hence, we must learn to yield to his leading at all times because He orders and plans for the righteous man. Jeremiah 10:23 - O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walketh to direct his steps.

Amazingly, we need to be confident by the leading of the Lord as God goes before us to take away any form of anxiety and that brings about progress without striving. Certainly, this brings about little efforts but great result. Psalm 119:105 - Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Though, when God orders our steps, it may not make sense initially but it is important we trust him and remain patient to His instruction. Yes, life brings about series of decisions but when we walk with God, our steps are ordered by grace, not by chance. Proverbs 3:5–6 - Trust in the LORD with all thine heart… and he shall direct thy paths. I pray He will continue to guide us even when we don’t fully understand the direction in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, redirect and prepare us to align in your way because when strength fails your grace carries us through the storms in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, His guidance corrects without condemnation, so relax.

Text: Mathew 6:33(KJV)

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Friends, we often make this costly mistake in solving our daily problems. Yes, we start to build our lives and settle our life challenges by our own strength and wisdom without involving God at first and we put Him last when the pressure is tensed. But, God is calling us to order by engaging Him first that means inviting HIS presence and divine wisdom before taking action. James 4:7 - Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Hence, engaging God first is not just a spiritual exercise rather it is a step of faith that shifts the battle in our favor and disarms the enemy. Let’s ask God for guidance and strength before making plans. It is important we submit every plan and goal to God. Zechariah 4:6 - Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.

Interestingly, when we rely on His grace at the start, every step becomes empowered, every weapon becomes effective, and strongholds begin to crumble even before we face the obstacles. So, let’s learn to commit the day, our decisions, or battles to Him by submitting to His will. Isaiah 26:3-Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. In so doing, it helps us to walk in calm assurance that God is able to do all.  I encourage us to align our thoughts with the truth and He will answer us in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Oh Lord, help me to activate God first in every area of my life before I act, decide, or plan for your presence is the power that I need for the expected victory in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, battles are fought and won by God’s power, not yours, so set your priorities right.

For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds;)

Friends, strongholds are not always visible, but they are powerful and they truly exit in different forms. Unfortunately, they often exist in the mind, as it affects our thinking, beliefs, fears, and habits which opposes the truth. But, Christ has already won the battles on our behalf and ours is to stand and pull down the oppositions that are against our divine identity and authority in Christ. The good news is that God does not leave us helpless though our weapons are not carnal rather they are mighty through God who helps us to cast down imaginations that bring hindrances. 2 Corinthians 10:5 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.   Hence, we must learn to bring down every unfavourable situation in prayer and by faith with God’s word. Yes, the scripture reminds us that although we live in the flesh, our battles are not fought with fleshly tools rather we should be strong in the Lord as to face the uncertainties in our world. Ephesians 6:10 - Be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Interestingly, through Christ, we are given spiritual weapons that are mighty through God. This is where the God factor comes to play with divine power working beyond human ability. So, we must learn to pull down strongholds which begins by identifying thoughts and beliefs that contradict God’s Word. John 8:32 - You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Then, we have to replace such lies with the truth of God’s word which makes darkness to loss the grip of the enemy over us. Let’s be encouraged because victory is not achieved by willpower alone, rather by submitting every thought to the authority of Christ and God will help us in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Oh Lord, we pull down every stronghold that exalts itself against the knowledge of the truth as we bring every thought to the obedience of Christ in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember to acknowledge God in the battles of your mind by the weapon of His Word.

 Text: Ephesians 6:10(KJV)

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

Friends, we are not called to fight from a place of weakness or fear, but from a position of divine empowerment that brings about victory over all. Yes, God does not send us into battles unprepared rather He equips us with His strength, His authority, and His presence. Hence, it is the power of God that gives us confidence to declare that the Lord shall fight for us and we shall hold our peace. Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. Therefore, being empowered for the battle means understanding that the victory has already been secured through Christ Jesus. So, your prayers must be focused, faith-filled as we align with God’s will. Remember, the battle can be very real, but the power of God at work within us is more than real. 2 Corinthians 10:3–5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (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.

Amazingly, our battles are not man made rather spiritually made. Therefore, spiritual battles are not fought with physical weapons but with spiritual weapons of truth, faith, prayer, and the Word of God including the mystery as revealed by the word of God. When we rely on God’s power rather than our own, we stand firm against opposition and remain unshaken in difficult seasons. Zechariah 4:6 - Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Today, our empowerment comes through intimacy with God, obedience to His Word, and dependence on the Holy Spirit. I encourage us to always remember that the enemies attempt to intimidate us in the current challenge has been silenced as we are empowered by God to walk boldly and with confidence on the finished work of Christ in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, clothe me with Your armor and help me to stand firm in faith and not to depend on my ability as to overcome life challenges in Jesus name

ACTION QUOTE: Remember to stand strong in the Lord as we rely on God’s strength and not by our power, daily.