Tag: prayer
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Guarding My Heart and Pressing Toward Christ
“Rejoice in the Lord… this is a safeguard for you.” — Philippians 3:1 This morning, as I sit quietly with the Lord, I sense His gentle invitation once again: Rejoice in Me. Not in circumstances that shift, not in emotions that rise and fall, and not in accomplishments that fade—but in Him alone. As He…
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Led by the Spirit: The Call to Obedience and Transformation
“Then the Spirit said to Philip, ‘Go up and join this chariot.’” — Acts 8:29 One of the most powerful aspects of walking with God is being led by the Holy Spirit. In Acts 8, we see a remarkable example of this through Philip. He was actively ministering when the Spirit directed him to a…
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The Path of Presence: From Identity to Authority
Scripture Reading: Acts 5-7 The early church was marked by extraordinary signs, wonders, and unwavering faith in the face of persecution. As we read Acts 5, we are struck by the authority that the apostles carried. This authority was not self-appointed but was birthed through their identity in Christ, their humility before God, and their…
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The Power of the Holy Spirit (Acts 1-4)
Scripture Reading: Acts 1:2-4; Acts 2; Acts 3; Acts 4 Introduction: The Gift of the Holy Spirit From the beginning, God created us for a deep, intimate relationship with Him. Before sin entered the world, we walked in dominion, fully operating under His authority. However, the fall of man disrupted that relationship, allowing sin to…
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Building Altars in Our Hearts: A Life of Worship and Sacrifice
In the Old Testament, altars were more than just physical structures; they were sacred markers of places where God met His people. These altars symbolized encounters with the Divine, moments of deep connection, transformation, and a profound sense of God’s presence. They served as memorials, reminding the people of God’s faithfulness and grace, offering a…
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Raise An Altar For Yourself
You may be wondering how a blog with “Raise An Altar For Yourself” as a title has a picture of zebras. Let me share with you an interesting fact that I recently learned. Stripes on each and every zebra are as unique as fingerprints even though we cannot see it with our eyes. When a…
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There is a price to pay
In Luke 19:1-10, the Bible tells us about a publican, a tax collector named Zacchaeus. He was a rich man. He therefore had a certain position in society. We are not going to dwell here on the fact that he also had a bad reputation. Having learned that Jesus was going to pass, Zacchaeus went…
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Cultivate A Strong Prayer Life
I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. Ephesians 1:17 In the previous blog post, Great Exploits, we saw that we all want to perform great exploits but we also saw that the…
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Things don’t have to be complicated (2)
We saw in last week’s post that God knows our needs before we even realize them ourselves and that he meets them exactly in his time. He knew that Adam needed a helper like him. He had him notice the need and brought Eve to Adam after he caused a deep sleep to fall upon…
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