And there was a widow in that city; and she came unto him, saying, Avenge me of mine adversary. And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man; Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her
Who’s the person in your life you would describe as ‘a thorn in your side’? What’s the ‘thorny’ situation at work you face day after day? You can have a ‘thorny’ relationship with someone that requires extra grace, love, and prayer.
When you pray, God doesn’t say, ‘Make your request reasonable and practical.’Only ask, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the whole earth as your possession? Take the limits off God!
Where am I going? The Bible says, ‘Where there is no vision, the people perish.’ If you want to get out of the rut you’re in today, ask God to give you a vision for your life – HE will! And when He does, pour yourself into it.
Sometimes we don’t recognize our blessing because it’s in seed form. Instead of saying, ‘How could God possibly use me?’ become aware and alert to people’s needs. You have something God can use.
The Christian life is a battlefield, not a playing field. Let people know you still have struggles but something important has changed—you’re no longer alone: ‘Greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.’
Many Christians do not understand the concept of radical obedience. Radical obedience simply means doing exactly what God tells you to do, when He tells you to do it.
Two characteristics of breakthrough are sudden and supernatural. Breakthroughs are not based on our level of education, affluence, or even natural talent; they are the result of the supernatural power of God.
God is with you even when there is no evidence He is. He is walking alongside you. He is working with you. He is going ahead of you to rearrange circumstances in your favor.