I remember attending art class during my younger days. The tutor would ask me to paint anything I wanted, and I remember drawing and painting them. It was just pure imagination as I drew. At the end of the drawing, the tutor told me, this is a beautiful art. ”You have a far-sighted imaginary mind.” That was during my younger days. I did not realize the importance of the human mind. How far can it go?

In my medical school days, I remember studying the human brain. But very little information was given to our human mind. But as a practicing medical doctor, I realize the human mind plays a role in the overall well-being of a person.

I had a patient who came in for stage 4 breast cancer a few years ago. The specialists have decided that she wouldn’t live long and told me to inform her family members to let her go back home. But I realized this particular auntie was strong-minded. She refused to accept that she wouldn’t live long.

I did ask her if she was ok if I were to pray for her. She was a believer in Christ, and she gladly said yes. I prayed for her, asking the Lord Jesus Christ to heal her and, at the same time to give her a strong mind. She was discharged home, and I did not hear from her since then.

After 4 years, I met the same lady and was surprised to see her alive. She told me,” Dr, thank you for praying for me. I am still alive. I have decided to be alive to see my son get married. I was amazed by her strong willpower and mindset that she had.

This is one of the few testimonies that I have come across. I realize patient well-being generally does get better when they have the right mindset. If a patient is full of anxiety and fear, the patient responds slower to treatment, and eventually, the whole process becomes challenging.

I have realized the right mindset is vital for each patient I see. If a patient has accepted that they are sick, they will eventually become weaker as time goes on, and their overall condition will deteriorate sooner or later. Sadly in our healthcare setting, we don’t see many mind specialists. This is because the mind is one area with minimal scientific evidence. But actually, the mind plays a vital role. The mind is still explored today by various scientific evidence, but still, minimal information is known about the human mind. The best part is that science is still finding to explore the human mind, but the bible has already given us a heads-up on the importance of the mind centuries ago. But we Christians tend to overlook them.

Romans chap 12: 2 (NIV) Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by renewing your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will.

The verse above states that we no longer conform to this world’s pattern. But transformed by the renewing of our minds. How do we renew our minds? By continue reading the Word of God. Listening to faith-filled words keeps the mind active. Many will quote me asking do you believe in positive thinking then and not faith?

Actually, to me personally, I believe this both comes together. You cannot say you have faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you have a negative mindset. The Word of God records that without faith, it is impossible to please God. Without faith, it is impossible to please the Lord Jesus Christ. So basically, we are to believe something unseen. How do we see the unseen? What instrument is given by God to humans to see the unseen? The Human Mind. We can paint pictures in our minds.

So how do mind and faith correlates? For example, if a doctor has given a diagnosis saying you are unwell and you will deteriorate, you cant live longer. You can actually reject the diagnosis. How? By painting pictures in your mind that you are well and good. You can see yourself in your mind happy, well, and sound. It may not make sense, but trust me, you will see yourself improving as time progresses.

You may be going through a complicated financial situation today.No man can understand this situation. The people closest to us that we expect to help, they are unable to understand and give a helping hand. The mess gets messier and messier.It is time to paint pictures in your mind that you have financial freedom. Paint pictures in your mind that God is bringing you out of the financial struggle.

You may have a pending project to be completed. It is time to see the project completed by the grace of God. Paint pictures in your mind seeing the project is completed.

Remember the story of Abraham. Abraham is known to all of us as the Father of Faith. How did Abraham have children in his old age?

Genesis chap 15 :5 ( NIV) He took him outside and said, “Look up at the sky and count the stars—if indeed you can count them.” Then he said to him, “So shall your offspring be.

I was meditating on this verse. I was thinking to myself. Can we actually count the stars? There are too many right. But God told Abraham to look. To see. Abraham was painting pictures in his mind. That is when I realize Faith and the Mind is a powerful tool to get us out of any situation we are in today.

The mind is a mighty instrument freely given to us humans. We can paint pictures of how we want to live in this world. If you want to be a success today, start painting pictures of who you want to become. Paint pictures in your mind. The devil also knows the mind is mighty to humans, so the devil will always want to attack the human mind.

1st Peter chap 5: 8 ( NIV) Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

The verse above reminds us to be alert and sober mind. How does the devil devour? Through the mind. When we understand the devil’s tactics, it is essential to step up. It is important to take care of our minds.

Imagine your mind as a garden. To ensure the garden grows healthily, it must be regularly watered. We must protect our minds from the devil’s tactics. How do we do this?

Regularly reading the Word and reciting bible verses. I remember my Sunday school days; my teachers always reminded me to remember bible verses. They knew and understood the devil’s tactics. Thank God for them. This should be an old culture that needs to be given emphasis by this current generation. Do not take this lightly. Take time to read the bible. Recite bible verses. For example, If are fearful, recite the verse ”Fear not for I am with you.”

Paint pictures in your mind.If you have a dream to do something beyond the ordinary.Paint pictures in your mind. You can even paste your dream in front of your table. Paint pictures in your mind of the life you want to live today. The human mind is powerful.

Listen and meditate on sermons. It is wise to listen to at least one sermon weekly from the right source. Meditate upon the sermons. It will be even better if you can move than one sermon. Remember, it is not just listening. It is different when we just listen and not study and meditate on them. It is better to study one sermon than listen to 101 sermons.

Stay healthy. Exercise regularly. Remember, the human mind is within the scope of the human brain. The brain is the organ of the mind, just as the lungs are the organs for respiration. Without the human brain, the unseen mind cannot function. Having suitable dietary fibers and regular exercise will help your brain to function well and the same time, protect your mind.

Choose the right environment. Walk away from people who are negative-minded. Plants and weeds cannot grow together. The weeds will affect the growth of the plants. Be bold to walk away from the wrong environment.

Decide to change: If you have been very negative-minded for all these years, It is still not too late. Enough is enough. Enough of opening these doors for the devil to sprawl in. Shut any open door. If you are in any impossible situation today, I would like to pray for you. As I pray for you, paint pictures in your mind that you are totally out of the situation.

Have a relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ is a miracle-working God. If you are yet to see a miracle, do not give up. Continue having faith and paint pictures. He has a mega plan. He is never early, never late, He is right on time. Take time to pray. Talk to the Lord. Set apart time to seek HIM. Whatever battle you are going through is between you and God. You don’t need men’s approval or men’s self-pity. This God that you believe in sees you through. He is a miracle-working God. Humans may fail us. But God would not and cannot fail us. Try Him yourself.

Say this today: I have the mind of Christ – R.J.JOHN

Prayer: ”Abba Father, I thank you, Lord, for reminding me and my readers we have an essential tool you have given freely to us. Our mind. Thank you, Lord, for reminding us we have the mind of Christ. Help us see, Lord see what you have in store for us. Thank you, Lord, that you are the Lord who is supernatural in our lives. Amen”

Application:

1. Paint pictures in your mind of who and what you want to become.
2. Bless yourself. Be expectant of supernatural intervention.

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If you have been moved to partner financially, feel free to invest in this journey of writing for the Kingdom. Not my writings.His writings. He is using me as a vessel to bring His writings to Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

I am a simple girl from a small town with BIG faith, wanting to do great things for the Lord. I know with God on my side, nothing is impossible. Give me an opportunity to move to my next level of faith. If you believe in this dream, I invite you all to partner with me – R.J.JOHN

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I was listening to the lyrics of this song as I was driving today. I was so blessed and moved to write a note entitled God is in My Story.

This song reminded me we have a God who cares about the details of our life story. Each of us we have our own journey of faith with the Lord, and I would like to encourage my readers today to not give up. Do not give up on the Lord Jesus Christ.

You may be going through a very challenging period in your life today, but I would like to encourage you all to remain faithful. You may be fearful. Fearful of what and how things may unfold in the future. Do you sometimes feel you are drowning or buried in a pit? I have good news for you today.

Isaiah chap 41: 10 (NIV) So do not fear,for I am with you;do not be dismayed,for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Dear readers, this God is real. This Lord Jesus Christ is real. Even when we don’t understand His plans, this Lord is real. If you are someone here who is struggling and you feel buried in this mountain of problems, I have good news. This Lord Jesus Christ will uphold you with his righteous right hand. You cannot save yourself. Your loved ones cannot save you. But my Lord Jesus Christ can!

You may be at the very lowest point in your life today, but I want to remind you God is in your story. This story hasn’t come to an end yet. This story has chapters.

If your chapter is currently stuck, stagnant, you feel drowned and buried, and you may not see a way out of your solution, I would like to encourage my readers today; this is not the ending of your story. God will raise you to another new level in your life.

The Bible is real. This Word of God is real. This Lord Jesus Christ is real friends.

It is not just a historical book that we are reading. It has power. This Word of God that we spend reading daily has the power to defile the work of the enemy. Do not lose hope!

John chap 1: 1 (NIV) In the beginning was the Word,the Word was with God and the Word is God.

Are you someone here who is going through a huge financial challenge in your life? Do you, at times, feel giants are coming after you? You are struggling to make things meet. Be at peace with the Lord. God is in your story.

Are you someone here who has received a bad medical report from the doctors today? Be strengthened. God is in your story.

Are you someone who is broken and you are facing difficulties sleeping at night? Be at rest. God is in your story.

Are you someone here feeling alone, and deep down in your heart, you are hurt in your soul? Be loved. God is in your story.

Do not give up on the Lord Jesus Christ. Even if things are not going according to your plans, do not give up on the Lord. Continue putting your focus and gaze upon the Lord.

Be encouraged. In 2023 you will experience His supernatural provision and restoration, and you will be lifted to a new level of faith. Supernatural means it is not natural. It will not be the usual everyday way things are done. Something not explained by human logic. That is called supernatural.

Jesus died and rose again. This is supernatural.

Sometimes we have to take a step back. Let God do it.

Trust Him like never before. He will raise you up with His mighty hand. He will pull you out of your pit! You will never feel buried anymore, says the Lord!

Say this today: God is in my story-R.J.JOHN

Prayers for today: ”Abba Father, I thank you, Lord, for reminding us, You are in our story. I praise you Lord this story will end with testimonies because the glory belongs to you Lord. I submit my readers into your hands, Lord.Abba, let them witness supernatural encounters with you, Lord.”Amen

Application

1) Listen to one sermon a week. To build your faith.

2)Take a step of faith in your life today. It can be anything related to your life. Your ministry, carrier, and family.

Partner: If you have been blessed with this note, I would like to encourage my readers to share this note with your loved ones , subscribe and keep me in prayer as I continue writing for the Lord. It is my desire to fulfill God’s call in my life. It is a journey of a dream. A journey dependent unto the Lord alone.If you wish to partner with me in bringing these writings either to translate, publish, or edit them, feel free to contact me.

If you have been moved to partner financially, feel free to invest in this journey of writing for the Kingdom. Not my writings.His writings. He is using me as a vessel to bring His writings to Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.

I am a simple girl from a small town with simple faith, wanting to do big for the Lord. I know with God on my side, nothing is impossible. Give me an opportunity to move to my next level of faith. If you believe in this dream, I invite you all to partner with me – R.J.JOHN

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Hello everyone! I would like to share with everyone that we have a gracious God.

You may be in a very challenging situation today, but I would like to encourage my readers today that we have a gracious God. I have come to a point in my life where I realize that many humans fail us, but God would not and cannot fail us.

Romans chap 8: 28 (NIV); And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him who have been called according to his purpose.

I would like to encourage my readers that no matter how complex your situation is, you are in God’s perfect purpose. This verse reminds us that we have been called according to his purpose. You may not see a logical solution out of your current situation, and you may have tried approaching and trying many ways to free yourself from your case, but you realize it is to no avail. You try so hard, yet you still don’t see a result.

The Holy Spirit reminded me today to reach out to my readers who are going through a very challenging life. Whatever your situation is, God is a gracious God. In this new year, God wants you to experience His love like never before. If you are living a life of struggle and tears today, I would like to remind my readers this is not a life from God.

Everything that has happened in your life is God’s perfect plan for your future. Your life today may not be what you expected it to be, but rest assured that God’s plan will prevail, and His plan is always good, to give you a future and hope. Be rest assured that your life belongs to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Many Christians are in a difficult situation today and may be trying their best to get a miracle. Many are hoping for God to do something for them. But instead of the problem getting solved, the challenges get more extensive and beyond human comprehension. They try to attend church, maximize their time in ministry, and do all they can to get God’s attention. We want God to do something for us. We try all sorts of ways. From prophet to prophet, from church to church, we are trying to get God to answer our prayers. We are trying to fight the devil who caused this challenging situation. We get tired, demotivated, and wonder what God’s plan is. If you are here today and have tried all ways to get God’s attention to solve your matter, I think it is high time you take a break. Take a break from trying to get God’s attention. You don’t need to get God’s attention. You already have God’s attention the moment you are born.

He knows your situation. He knows your challenges. The good news is, whatever mess you are in today, it will turn into a message. Do you know why? Because God is a gracious God. Do not live a life of struggle. Do not live a life dependent on ministers. Instead, look to God.

God knows the solution to your situation today. Therefore to solve the situation, let’s seek God. Not trying to get God to solve the problem, but let’s shift our focus to knowing who this God is first. How do we do this? Let me share with you all a simple story of David and Goliath.

David and Goliath is a famous bible story with deep meaning for each of us. This story reminds us how we see and perceive the current situation will change the course of direction of a specific challenge in life.

One day, the nation of Israel was called to fight the Philistine army that had gathered for war. A great Philistine giant named Goliath, standing over nine feet tall came to the front of the Philistine battle line for forty days and mocked the Israelites and their God. Goliath called them to fight, but King Saul and the Israelites were scared and did nothing. Instead, a small shepherd boy name David offered to defeat Goliath. Goliath laughed at David, but David responded that even though Goliath had a sword and spear, he came in the name of the Lord Almighty, the God of Israel.

When I was reading this bible story, the Holy Spirit reminded me that everyone else saw Goliath as a giant, and they tried all humanly logical ways to defeat the giant. They got the armies ready to defeat Goliath. But nothing worked. Instead, David asked God, and a straightforward solution was needed. Just rocks and slings to defeat Goliath. David didn’t even ask for counsel from any army or any human. David didn’t even need to ask for any weapon from outside. He had it in him. Being a small boy at that time, this sling and rock would have been something he had that he played casually with it.

I realize David saw Goliath differently. David didn’t see Goliath the way others in the nation saw Goliath. Others saw Goliath as a huge big Giant. A big problem. But to David, it was a small matter as he sought the Lord for a solution to defeat Goliath. The answer was within him. He didn’t see himself as a small boy, although the Bible records that he is a small shepherd boy. He saw something beyond the ordinary.

What does this bible story teach us? Whatever Goliath you are facing today, it is important how you see your Goliath. Is it a challenging project you are working on? Does it sound so impossible to complete within a short time frame? Is it a health condition where doctors are unable to give a solution? Is it a huge financial crisis? Is it a marriage/relationship issue? Whatever your Giant is, stop looking to men for help. Start shifting your focus to God.

Whatever your Giant is today, trust me, from today onwards, see this Giant differently. For our Lord Almighty, who is so big and magnificent, this Giant you are facing is very small. Start looking at it as a small matter. Take this Giant as an opportunity for God to do the miraculous. This is the first step you take. The good news is this. This current challenging problem has an expiry date.

Whatever Goliath you are facing today, do not be overwhelmed. God knows the solution. You need to seek God and ask God for wisdom. He will give you the rocks and sling to defeat your Goliath. He will give you the right strategy. In your quiet time, don’t get God to solve the situation.

Instead, this year, let our prayer life change. Let our prayer life be shifted and be focused on wanting to know who this God is. As we read and soak ourselves more in the presence of God, let this God we know defeat Goliath. If you are someone here who tried every logical way to defeat a current Goliath in your life, high time to take a step back. Focus more on developing your own self. Read the Bible more. Listen to more worship songs.

Humans cannot do it. But my Lord Jesus Christ is able to.

Say this today: My God is gracious. The Giant in my life is defeated in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.-R.J.JOHN

Prayer for today: ”Abba Father, I thank you, Lord, for giving my readers and me the eye to see to defeat the giants in our life. Thank you, Lord; you have given us the rocks and slings needed to defeat this Giant completely in 2023.I thank you, Lord, this journey will give you glory. Amen

Application :

1. Start doing one thing you are good at. Invest time in it.
2. Minimum 1-hour prayer in tongues in a day.
3. See your current challenge small. Let God do it.

I was meditating on the book of Jeremiah today. Let us read the passage together.

Jeremiah chap 1: 4-9

⁴The word of the Lord came to me, saying,

⁵“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you,
    before you were born I set you apart;
    I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

⁶ “Alas, Sovereign Lord,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too young.”

⁷ But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘I am too young.’ You must go to everyone I send you to and say whatever I command you. ⁸ Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you and will rescue you,” declares the Lord.

⁹Then the Lord reached out his hand and touched my mouth and said to me, “I have put my words in your mouth. ¹⁰ See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, destroy and overthrow, build and plant.

As I reflected on this passage, I realized The Lord had appointed Jeremiah as the prophet of the nations since he was in the womb. He already had a divine appointment for Jeremiah. When the Lord called Jeremiah, He called him as a youth. Jeremiah was not confident as he was young and didn’t know how to speak.

But the Lord reminded him not to focus on his weakness which is young and doesn’t know how to speak, but instead, he must go to everyone that the Lord sends him to. The Lord will help him communicate. The Lord promised Jeremiah to put His words in His mouth.

Jeremiah was a man called to be a prophet to deliver God’s message to Judah (before, during, and after its fall to Babylon in 586 B.C.). These prophecies included messages of warning and hope. Many of Jeremiah’s prophecies are yet to be fulfilled in the end times.

Like Jeremiah, I believe every one of us is called to fulfill God’s purpose and destiny in our lives. Jeremiah was set apart to be a prophet to the nations. We are all set apart to fulfill the Lord’s destiny in our lives.

Jeremiah said Yes to God. Even though God called him when he was a youth, he wasn’t confident to speak; the Lord promised to speak for him. Jeremiah’s ministry began in the 13th year of King Josiah and continued during the last five kings of Judah—a period of about 40 years.

I believe it is important to say Yes to God despite our challenges. Life may not be what you expected at 30 or 40, or 50 but I would like to encourage my readers today to say Yes to God.

If deep down in your heart, you know and know you have been called to do something for the Lord, even if you are a lone ranger today, do not give up. Do not lose heart. Saying Yes to God means actually looking ahead of our abilities and capabilities.

Jeremiah didn’t know how to speak. But by saying Yes to God, the Lord equipped him to speak. Likewise, what has God called you to do?

Saying Yes to God means taking time off to do what He has told you to do. Even though the project, ministry, or work may seem impossible to achieve, do not fret. There is a process. Trust the process.

 Look to God. God only wants us to say YES to Him. The rest He will take care of. Like Jeremiah, if He doesn’t make an effort to speak, how would God help him to speak? Remember, saying Yes to God means taking up the mantle and doing something about it.

If God has called you to write for him, continue writing for him. Regardless if there is any publication out of it.

If God has called you to finance the Kingdom, continue sowing, even if it is a small amount.

If God has called you to make intercession for people, pray, and let God do the wonders.

If God has called you an influencer in the marketplace, start making changes anywhere you are right now.

Many times, we want instant miracles. Because we want instant miracles, we don’t do what God says. Instead, we go around a merry-go-round. Without realizing it,10-15 years may pass, and when we look back, we wonder what we did during those years. Do not fret. It is still not too late. Trust the process. Just say Yes to God. Let God do wonders. Let God be God.

There is power when we say Yes to God. We will be witnesses for Jesus Christ.

Acts chap 1:8 ( NIV)

⁸ But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

There is supernatural power when we say Yes to God. It is beyond natural realms. That is the only way to be His witness in Jerusalem, Judea, and Samaria and to the ends of the earth. There is this divine power that would be given unto you.

Say this today: I say YES to God-R.J.JOHN

Prayer for today: “Abba Father, I thank you, Lord, that I can say Yes to you, Lord. I praise you, God, for molding my readers and me into your perfect plan. Thank you, Lord, for equipping us to reach our destiny.” Amen

Application

1. Take time off to do what He has called you to do. It can be your ministry, work, or project. Invest time in it.
2. Stop going against God’s plan. Stop trying to figure things out alone. Trust God. Know the reality of God in you. With God in you, nothing is impossible. The vision in you is yet to come to pass soonest.

I believe as a Christian, it is essential to trust the Lord Jesus Christ. We often don’t listen to the voice of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Are you someone here who is depressed over certain situations in life? Do you feel distant from the Lord today?

Are you someone here who is trying to seek God for your will in your life today? Maybe doctors have given you a diagnosis where there is no human cure. Perhaps you are living a frustrated life inside you. You are sad and depressed. Maybe there is no logical solution to your current situation you are facing today.No matter what your case may be today; I would like to encourage my readers to trust the Lord Jesus Christ.

Jesus Christ died on the cross; the most significant exchange occurred through death and resurrection. He has taken the place of our sins. This is the Divine Exchange.

Let us look back at the history of creation.

Genesis chap 2: 7 (NIV)
And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and man became a living being.

This verse clearly shows us a man is just beyond the dust of the ground. A breath of life is breathed into the nostrils, and only then does the man become a living being.
After man became a living being, instruction was given to him.

Genesis chap 2: 17b (NIV) but of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil you shall not eat, for in the day you eat of it, you shall surely die.”

This verse clearly shows that God says there will die if they were to eat the fruit of the knowledge of good and evil. But physically, they did not die. So what happened?
When Adam and Eve ate the forbidden fruit, there was a separation that took place at that moment.
It was spiritual death. It was a life cut off from God. The moment they ate the fruit, that is when sin entered the world. Humans became humans. They see the world differently. They could see themselves naked.No more the original plan of where the world is created beautifully. This is how sin entered the world through generations. Debts, poverty, anger, sickness, murder, evil, and corruption entered the world. Just like how Satan manipulated Eve to eat the fruit, he still does it to this day. Like how Eve blamed Satan for eating the fruit, generations still blame the devil for every single problem.
The root cause of every problem in the world is the devil’s lies and manipulation. But that doesn’t mean we must always blame the devil for every situation. Like Eve who blamed Satan, we still do it to this very day. There is nothing wrong with it. I believe it is essential to know the root cause of the problem. But dwelling on it and rehearsing it is not wise.

The Bible says, Colossians chap 1: 13 (NIV) He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the Kingdom of the Son of His love .

When I was reading this verse,I realized something. The word delivered is past tense.He has delivered us from Kingdom of darkness into the Kingdom of Light. He is not delivering.He has already delivered.
This is our most significant promise, knowing we are not to live a life asking for deliverance every single time. God has delivered ,we acknowledge and take practical steps according to the Word of God to resist them.
In the original story of creation, there is no plan for evil. But the Scriptures have reminded us there is darkness over the Earth. For God to bring Light to the Earth, He blessed the Earth.
If you are going through a specific challenge in your life today, you must understand that Satan is the root cause, and there is an opening where sin has managed to be passed on through generations. There is a darkness there. So what do we do?

1. We must learn to bless our lives and the people around us. Like God blessed the Earth, we must learn to change our confessions to praise. If you are someone here who has been cursing your loved ones ignorantly, remember it is an opening for the devil to be manipulative, and you are giving him legal access to play around with your life.
   a. Genesis chap 1:2 (NIV) The Earth was without form and void, and darkness was on the face of the deep. Here we see in the history of creation there is darkness. How did God overcome the darkness? He spoke words. He blessed it saying; Genesis chap 1 : 3 (NIV)” Then God said, ” Let there be Light and there was Light.”
2. We must rebuke the devil. Resist the devil, and He will flee.
3. We must understand the mischiefs of the devil. He constantly manipulates like how he influenced Eve. So we must be aware of these and take charge of our situation. We must take control of the current situation in our life. Trust the Lord Jesus Christ as your Saviour. You can never be defeated in life.
4. Spend time with the Lord. The more time we spend with the Holy Spirit and the presence of the Lord, there is no room for manipulation from the devil.
5. Spend time studying the Word of God. Understand the character of the Lord Jesus Christ. He always wants to save us.
6. Get rooted in a Spirit-filled church. Stop judging the Pastors or elders of the church on how they dress, how they worship, or how they handle the church’s finances. Stop judging which church is better than another church. Your focus must be on the Word of God alone only. Listen to the instruction of the Holy Spirit. Obey and get rooted in a church.
7. Take charge of your family. The devil always tries to make its way by affecting the family unit. Like how the devil manipulated Eve and Eve convinced Adam, the family was involved, and sin entered the world. If you notice the mischiefs of the devil, take charge of your family.Take time for family prayer.Family worship at home is vital.
8. Spend time in speaking in tongues.Spend time talking to the Holy Spirit.If you are someone who has been speaking in tongues 5 minutes a day,increase it to 15 minutes a day, and gradually increase it to 1 to 2 hours a day.The more even the better.
   We must understand that the moment we accept the Lord Jesus Christ as our Saviour, satan has been defeated.This is the only reason Jesus came into the world by taking away our sins.This is the Gospel.
   If we are to repeat our sins and go back to our old way of living our life,we can never experience his grace upon our life.We will live a life cut off from God.This live allows sin to dominate our life.We would live a frustrated life,giving room to the devil to play around with our loved ones.
   Take charge.Do not give any room to the devil. Whatever the situation you are in today, trust the Lord Jesus Christ. He is your victory.
   The challenge that is haunting your life for years,is coming to an end.The time is sooner that you expected. Take practical steps towards it. Most importantly, the grace of God is sufficient. His grace is beyond human imagination.
   Say this today : I thank you Lord for the Holy Spirit-Amen
   Prayer for today: “Abba, I give you the glory that you are the Lord of my life. You are the Lord of my family.I rebuke every form of satanic thought or manipulation of my life and my family’s life. I thank you, Lord I live a victorious life for your glory alone. Let my Light shine for your glory.Let this Light shine forth to every generation .” Amen.

A few days ago, I was having dinner when a group of girls approached me and shared the Gospel. They invited me to an ongoing evening celebration, and the church was just a few blocks away. I didn’t think much, and I accepted the invitation.

I walked with the girls to the church. When I arrived at the church, I realized the church was packed. I didn’t know the existence of such a massive church in the centre of a city. The church elder passed me a veil and told me I needed to wear the veil in church. I agreed, and it didn’t bother me much. The songs were amazing. The choir team majestically sang them. The first few songs were terrific. Suddenly the last song ended with ”We believe in the name of Christ ( a human person’s name was given ) and another lady person whom they refer to as God the mother. There is a human name added to Christ. It wasn’t Jesus Christ. Suddenly I wasn’t peaceful. ”I was like, who is this person?” 

I listened carefully during the sermon session and realized this ministry started as early as the 1960s, introducing the second coming of Jesus Christ. They refer to the second coming of Jesus Christ as another person on earth which has already taken place. A human name and person is given. They believe it is this person. The ministry started then and has grown to more than 4 million members in more than 170 countries. It is still growing up to this day.

I was uncomfortable the whole time, and I just wanted to run away from the service but I couldn’t as my seating was blocked by another member sitting next to me. I had to sit through the whole session. As I needed to sit through the entire session, I listened carefully to what was being preached. They believe humans expecting Jesus Christ to come again is in vain. This is because they believe he has already come. I realize they can quote the Bible verses so well. They know the verses in and out. They can connect the bible verses so well in accordance to their belief system. I also realize the majority of the congregation is good-looking and very well dressed. I was even amazed they have seminary school training pastors, and they have ministries all around the world. They have done so much of outreach activities across the globe.

Their ministry is significant. But somehow, I felt uncomfortable throughout the service session. The moment the service ended, I ran away from the place. As I was running away, this verse came deep into my spirit ‘‘I am the way, the truth, and the Life. Nobody comes to the Father, except me the Lord Jesus Christ.”

It was an eye-opener for me as I realized that many out there share the Gospel, claiming they are the truth. Each ministry claims they are the truth. Who is the truth? What is the truth?

I was meditating upon this verse, and it helped me. I pray it will help you
too.

Colossians chap 2:6 ” So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord,
continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in
the faith as you were taught , and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it
that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which
depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world
rather than on Christ. For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in
bodily form, and in Christ you have been brought to fullness. He is the head
over every power and authority.

While meditating upon these verses, I realized the Bible had reminded us not to be captivated by deceptive philosophy. They are many who would come and claim they are the truth. Claiming they are the Man of God. There would come up with a philosophy. With this deceptive philosophy many are held captive. I believe the Holy Spirit is there to guide us through. We must step away when we realize there is some deception or deviation from the Gospel.

It is essential to go back to the Word of God, which is the Bible. When we talk about human tradition, it is not so much about the culture and practice alone, but any man-made rules are a tradition that is unknowingly built within the church. Most of the time, if you notice these man-made rules are being manipulated by using bible verses, it is high time to step away.

Matthew chap 24: 4& 5 Jesus answered:” Watch out that no one deceives you. Many will come in my name,claiming, ”I am the Messiah” and deceive many.”

It is vital to know and study the Bible carefully. Take some time apart in a day to study the Bible. You have to. Many will come claiming they are the Messiah. The only weapon you have to know exactly who the deceiver is , is the Word of God and the Holy Spirit.

Once you recognize deception, you step away. When I reflected on my visit to that particular church,I realized my spirit recognised deception and  I ran away. I actually did physically ran away that evening. But this is also a reminder to pray for many of our brethren who has been deceived. It is also vital to pray for ourselves to always discern the truth and also the millions out there.

Whichever church you are rooted currently in, once you recognize there is a form of deception,  first pray about it, and then the best is to step away. Surrender to the Lord Jesus Christ. Restart basics from the Word of God, and let the Holy Spirit guide you through.

Say this today : Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life- R.J.JOHN

Application :

1. Take time to study the Bible seriously.Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you.
2. Pray for souls around the world to come to know the one true Lord Jesus Christ.

Prayer for today : ”Abba,I thank you Lord for your love upon my readers and myself Lord.I pray Lord for wisdom and understanding in every area of our life.” Amen

I attempted to write again after taking a long break. I realize when God
calls you to do something, he will equip you whenever you are ready. Do you
have a gift that is deep in your soul? Deep down in your heart, you know you
must work on a particular project.

 

God spoke to me about 12 years ago in a vision and personal encounter. He
has called me to write for HIM. Since then, I have always expressed my thoughts
in each of my notes. I write unto the Lord.

During this 12-year journey, I have learned to humble myself and continue
trusting Him. I remember the day I was so excited that I had a personal
encounter with the Lord. It was my university days. I was excited and
ignorantly told many people around me I had received a vision from the Lord.
There was so much excitement and joy bubbling in my spirit during that time. I
did not know it was not wise to do so. Some around me did not have a genuine
heart. I learned the hard way.

Along the process, the excitement and zeal left me. I was more concerned and
worried about things around me. I started to lose my focus on writing. I did everything else except spend time writing.
Bitterness and unforgiveness crawled into my life without me realizing it.The
the focus was no longer there. It was more to pleasing men and not the Lord. I lost
my trust in men and realized I must trust God.

Looking back, I have learned to forgive and mature in Christ. I have decided
to draw my full attention to writing and shift my focus to the Lord.

Have you all heard about the celebration of Rosh Hashanah? I was reading Rosh
Hashanah yesterday. Rosh Hashanah is the beginning of the Jewish New Year,
marking the Jewish Holy Days. This year’s Rosh Hashanah marks the start of the year
5783 in the Hebrew calendar.

What does Rosh Hashanah symbolize? Rosh Hashanah is a celebration of the
creation of the world and marks making a fresh start. One of the traditions of
Rosh Hashanah is to blow a big horn called a Shofar. The Shofar is
one of the world’s oldest known wind instruments.(https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/rosh-hashanah-101/)

During this Rosh Hashanah, I rededicated my life again to the Lord. I asked
God for his forgiveness, and I told the Lord I wanted to make a fresh start
again. Let this be a new year for me. I made up my mind I only wanted to focus
on the Lord. I am tired of pleasing men. I made up my mind each note is
dedicated to the Lord.

Have you all had encounters with God before? I believe each of us has our encounters
with God. Sometimes we need to find reasons to keep ourselves going.

Even if we drift away from the original plan, I was reminded by this verse
today ‘

Hebrews chap 13: 5b ( NIV)  ”Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you.”

When we are in a situation where we do not know what else to do to solve
certain problems in life, the best is to step away from the case and reflect on
what God has given us in our hands. It could be a gift. A gift of singing, writing, or baking. Use it for His glory. Most of the time, we complicate life, giving
various reasons of why and how. It doesn’t work that way. We have to submit unto
the Lord.

When we start doing things on our ability and timeline, we lose our focus on
God. We start thinking and doing things logically and according to the ways of
men. Trust me, and I went through the hard way; it doesn’t work.

Join me as I continue writing unto the Lord. If you have a gift, use it for
His glory.

Say this today: I am making a fresh new start – R.J.JOHN

Application: Spend time cultivating your gift. For the rest,
let God take care. It would be best if you spent time on your gift.

Prayer for today: ”Abba Father, I thank you, Lord, for
this new year. I submit my life and my reader’s life into your hands. Let this
new year be a year of blessing.Let the journey of this dream bring you glory.”Amen

 

Psalms 9: 10 (NIV) Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you.

Are you someone here who is struggling to be successful? You feel there is such a struggle in becoming the person whom God has destined you. You try many ways to make certain things work in your life, but somehow it isn’t working. Deep down in your heart, you want more in life. You may feel there is a season of dryness and stagnation.

I would like to encourage my readers today, TRUST GOD. When you trust someone, there is a form of security. You just know things will be good. Do you have a loved one that you trust? Deep down in your heart, you just know that the person will be there for you when you need the person the most. The person could be your husband, your parents, or your good friend. You just know you can trust the person. Trust is built upon a relationship and spending time with the person. Knowing the person for who he is. That is trust.

If you are someone here who says you trust God, but at the same time you doubt that God is a God of the supernatural, you are actually not trusting him. This happens when we do things religiously. We don’t spend time with God to know Him enough. Before God can do or work out something supernatural in life, you may want to give up or find men to give you the solution.

In my medical profession journey, I remember in my early days as a junior doctor, I was always insecure and felt I could never provide the best for my patients. I thought I trusted God, but I wanted an easy way out: to quit medicine and do something easier. I remember those days, I would always want to quit every single day. But God is a faithful God. He helped me and walked me through the journey.

God was faithful. He handpicked me and gave me the courage, and I realized the more I spent time with the Lord, it is no more I did, but I came to realize this whole journey was to give God the glory. 10 years later, I am in the midst of completing a huge project related to my medical profession, and again I’m filled with insecurity. But this time, this small, still voice reminds me that ” I AM the God of wonders. Trust Me.”

Many times we tend to look at what we don’t have. For example, we may not have the skills, the support, or the finances to do something. But if you already have all that, why need God then? God can only come in when you realize you don’t have something and trust the Lord completely. When you trust, remember, it is God’s way. Many times we do things our way and assume it is God’s way. God’s way will not bring you to a place of dryness, darkness, debts, and frustration.

When it is God’s way, it is no more your plan. It is no more your logical way of human understanding to solve problems in life. His plans are way bigger beyond your human understanding because God is God. Human understanding always brings us to a place of a temporary solution .

If you are someone here who is going through some challenges today, I would like to encourage my readers to spend time with God. Stop taking actions based on your human understanding. The result of who you are today is the result of the human choices made every time. The devil has taken advantage of the situation and made you make wrong choices in life. It could be financial pressure, insecurity, emotional stress, and fear. If you want a change in your life, it is time to stop making human choices. Be at peace. Trust the Lord.

It is ok when you don’t know how to solve your current situation because the Lord knows the solution at the end of the day. This time it is a permanent solution. Trust the Lord.

Say this today: ” I trust the Lord Jesus Christ ”-R.J.JOHN.

Prayer: ”Abba, I thank you that you are the Lord of the supernatural. I pray, Lord, as we trust in you, Lord, help us know who you are. I thank you for your ways are higher than our ways.”Amen

Application:

1. When you spend time with God, pause and hear from Him. Learn to get to know Him. The relationship involves two people.

2. If you need an urgent solution, just thank God that the solution has come and let it go. Thank God for the solution. If worry, negative thoughts, and fear come into your mind, just ignore them and trust the Lord. The Lord is in control of your situation. Let Him do His way this time.

I was writing this note as I listened to the lyrics of this song. Listen and be blessed!

Today I was moved to write this note entitled Father’s Love. When we talk about the Father’s love, what comes into your mind? I am not talking about our earthly fathers but our Heavenly Father. This Father’s Love is something we individuals experience. It is an individual encounter with the Lord. Have you encountered His Love?

Jeremiah chap 31 :3 (NIV)

The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying:

“I have loved you with an everlasting love;
    I have drawn you with unfailing kindness.

How do we experience this Father’s love?

John chap 1: 1 (NIV) In the beginning, was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word is God.

Many of us go searching for God outside of the Word of God. We may be faithful Christians. We may be actively involved in church activities but we tend not to take time off to just spend some time with the Lord.

Have we come before the presence of the Lord with so much of complaints and prayer requests? Have you been noisy before the Lord? How do you want to experience the Father’s love when we have so much of worries. Unforgiveness, bitterness, and offense slowly creep into the heart when we realize things don’t go according to our plan.

If you are going through a very challenging situation, you may have night cries within your heart every single night, I would like to encourage each of my readers, to be bold and courageous. Stop figuring out how. Just submit your current situation unto the Lord and spend time with Him. Spend time just reading the Word of God. Even if you don’t understand a certain passage, it is ok. The more time you spend with the Lord, the Holy Spirit will open your hearts and mind to the realities of the Word of God.

My late grandfather used to be up every morning by 5am singing praises to God and reading the Word of God. I was young at that time. I could always hear him reading the Bible out aloud through my room window. I would be lazy to wake up and join his prayer sessions, but I believe he was a man of God who knew and experienced the love of the Father.

The new generation now is so drawn into the busyness of life, social media, and hangouts, that we forget what the Lord requires is just some quiet time from us. We must spend time knowing who is Jesus Christ. Once we know and experience the reality of this true God in our lives, things can never be the same again. The Bible becomes so ALIVE!

To my readers, our Heavenly Father wants you to experience His Love again.

It is ok if things don’t go according to your plan. The Lord Almighty has a better plan. Just trust the Lord. Do not fret, just soak in His presence and His Love. Talk to Him. Hear from Him. He will take care. If you loved someone, you would spend time knowing the person. Get to know the Lord. Spend time with the Lord.

1st Corinthians chap 2: 9 ( NIV)

 However, as it is written:

“What no eye has seen,
    what no ear has heard,
and what no human mind has conceived”
    the things God has prepared for those who love him—

Say this today : The Lord loves me-R.J.JOHN

Prayer for today : ”Abba, I thank you Lord for this Love upon me and my readers today. I pray for your touch upon us.I pray we experience your love like never before again.

Application:

1. Spend time with the Lord.

2. Pick one book of the Bible. For example, the book of John. Study and meditate upon the book.