LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF ROMANS 8:28 (NASV)


"And we know that God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose."




10 KEYS - IT HAS TO BE WORKING FOR YOUR GOOD  ( Lifted from my ebook)





1. Faith - Faith grows better in adversity. When we put our faith in God to change the evil/challenge in our lives into a testimony, our faith is growing in that situation , though we might not see any changes initially , but listen , it is growing ,so keep watering with prayers and praises to Him. Now here is the key - When your faith has grown to match that need or demand it activates the power in Mark 11:23(NIV) "Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.". Psalm 18:44" As soon as they hear of me, they shall obey me: the strangers shall submit themselves unto me." the strangers (whatever is not of God in your life , anything not giving God glory) that is when they will hear and obey . Why? It is coming with authority ( strong believe) .Luke 10:19 (NIV)" I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you."
2. Patience - Roms 15:5 " Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:" He is a God of patience . If you are in a rush to get out , you will miss whatever He is trying to show and teach you in that situation you are facing .Patience says one thing -"we follow Him" .Besides you can't be different from your father .why? you have being wired to be like Him. Eph 5:1 (Amp)"Therefore be imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]."
3.Fear of God - Ask Joseph and he will tell you his story from the book of Gen 41:52(NIV)" The second son he named Ephraim and said, "It is because God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering."..He learnt to fear God in the land of his pain .For thirteen years (13 years) he was thought the fear of God . David learnt the same thing , from the book of Psalm 119:71 (NIV)".It was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees."..It is in your pain you learn the fear of God more . Jesus our master learnt obedience in His sufferings not in his victory . Heb 5:8 (NLT)"Even though Jesus was God's Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered."
4.Confidence - your confidence in God is growing in that situation , don't be deceived . It is growing ! Bible says in Prov 14:26"In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge." . There is this saying in my country " that the more you beat a child the more stubborn he gets" Now see it this way ..the more the problem persist , the more confident you become in Him , that it will change . Amen .Now the good news is this you shall be adequately compensated for all your shame and pain you went through for His name sake "Jesus" .Heb 10:35"Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward."
5.Love - Is a powerful weapon that God uses to work for our good in the dark. It is in the dark you learn how to forgive those who hurt you . It is in the dark you learn how to do good to those that just hate you .It is in the dark you learn how not to hurt people . love protects and does not destroys .Matt 5:47(NLT)"If you are kind only to your friends, how are you different from anyone else? Even pagans do that."
6.Joy - you never learn how to be joyful in victory , but in the dark . When things seems unpleasant , that is when your joy grows until it becomes fruitful (evident for all to see ) that it has to be God .Key- He comes when you are joyful , is a key to changing that situation .Is faith at work . Isaiah 64:5a "Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that remember thee in thy ways: "
7.Forgiveness - The grace to forgive comes in the dark . We all have been hurt at one point or the other ,by people close to us , family members ,friends , colleagues etc, but again we learn the act of forgiveness in our pain and trials . The more we seek Him for a change , He quickens in our spirit to forgive all who hurt us. I put it this way , the more we seek Him for a change , the softer our hardened heart becomes. Ezekiel 36:26 (NLT)"And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony, stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart."
8.Trust - your trust in God grows better in the dark , than in victory ,because then it is a battle of faith (yet to happen) .And God greatest desire is that we "TRUST HIM" . He understands when you battle with it . Jesus our Master cried on the cross too (Matt 27:46 ) but God was still with Him even in the dark. Listen here is the key - If God is with you, you will surely come out of it victorious . Believe it ! Isaiah 41:10 (Amp)"Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand of rightness and justice."
9.Tithes and Offering - lol- Many believers don't believe in tithing or paying tithes to God . But hear this one - When things become tight , you learn how to tithe . Why? If nothing seems to be working anymore , in your search for a solution , you attempt it to see if truly it works (tithing and giving of offering) .These principles we learn in our dark situations in life . Heb 7:8(NIV)"In the one case, the tenth is collected by people who die; but in the other case, by him who is declared to be living."
10.Prayer - The more the problem persists , the deeper and effective your prayer life gets . Why? you are eager to see results in your life . That was why Elijah when his servant said he did not see any rain , he did not give up in the "dark" rather he persisted the more in prayers and got his victory . 1 Kings 18:43 ,45 (Amp)"And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went up and looked and said, There is nothing. Elijah said, Go again seven times." "45 In a little while, the heavens were black with wind-swept clouds, and there was a great rain. And Ahab went to Jezreel."


BONUS :



11. Spending time with Him - It is in the dark you "learn" to spend more time with Jesus . Why? you are in search for a solution. I share my testimony with you - I spend almost the whole day in His presence learning and getting deep insights into things .I only go out for little business, when I need to . I learnt spending hours with Him in the dark. I don't think I would have learnt it in victory. 2 Tim 2:15 (NLT)"Work hard so you can present yourself to God and receive his approval. Be a good worker, one who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly explains the word of truth."

12. Sowing and Reaping -Psalm 126:5(Amp)" They who sow in tears shall reap in joy and singing."It is in the dark "our challenges of life " we learn how to sow in tears, pray deep prayers in tears , give what we love to keep to God in tears , study the word with deep intensity all in the dark until our joy comes in the morning . Psalm 30 :5 (NASB)" Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy comes in the morning."





Prayer : Father help me to know it is all working for my good , that I might sing for joy in the name of Jesus , Amen.







you will testify !Amen.

hi , please put me in your prayers . hmm,  the enemy is fighting hard , but the lord is my strength. please pray that the Lord will give me victory in every battle and see me through to the end alive !

God bless you , almost there!!

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF LUKE 22:42(Amp)

 “Father, if You are willing, remove this cup [of divine wrath] from Me; yet not My will, but [always] Yours be done.”



10 KEYS - KNOWING THE MYSTERY OF HIS WILL (PART 1)


1.Love - The very first step to knowing God's will is obeying the first commandment in scripture . Jesus said love God with all your heart , all your soul and mind and the second commandment is love your neighbor as yourself .(Matt 22:37) So the first key to knowing His will is "LOVE" .Love is greatest gift in scripture and is a force .love is the nature of God in a man . you cannot have His nature inside of you without knowing His will.When love is at work , you will break the defense of even your hardest enemy . Why? Love never fails .Love will do what God says , regardless of how you feel . 1 Cor 13:4 (Amp)" Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant. It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured."
2.Patience - you can never know His will , when you are always impatient . Why? impatience is simply your emotions going ahead of His will . And once you are impatient , His will cannot be achieved , because you are already on the wrong lane . Luke 21:19 (BSB)"By your patient endurance, you will gain your souls." have control over your emotions.
3.Prayer - Prayer is a master key to knowing God's will . Why? When you pray , you are in direct communication with the Master and God speaks . When you talk to Him , He responds back via His word . Amen.Isaiah 65:24(NLT)" I will answer them before they even call to me. While they are still talking about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers!"
4.Emotions - you can never use your emotions to interpret God's will . It has nothing to do with how you feel,but what God says and whatever He says , He is always right , regardless of how you feel .He is called the God of TRUTH not Facts. Psalm 31:5"into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth."
5.The mystery of His love - Love is the ultimate force behind the mystery of His will .Love is the ultimate force that oils your faith to accomplish His will in the most difficult terrain .Gal 5:6 (Amp)" For [if we are] in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but only faith activated and expressed and working through love."
6.No to Envy - Envy is a will blocker . As a believer , when God is training you on how to discern His will in every situation , never fall for the spirit of envy . we are all running the same race , but different assignments .brother K's assignment might just be 2 years of preparation and the blessings will begin to flow , you cannot compare him to yours that is four years or even more . Here is the key - be patient and know that your reward is "sure" . Heb 10:35 (Amp)" Do not, therefore, fling away your [fearless] confidence, for it has a glorious and great reward."
7.Trials and temptations - You will be tried , you will be tempted etc. but hear what brother Paul said in the book of Acts 20:24" But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God." His faith in Christ was so hardened .It is in your trial , temptations etc . the secrets of His will is revealed to you . It is in your trial you grow spiritually and become more matured to discern and understand His will .David said it was from his afflictions he learnt his will .Psalm 119:71(NIV)"t was good for me to be afflicted so that I might learn your decrees."
8.Avoid doubts - In knowing His will , there are many challenges that will come to test and try us , that initially you cannot understand it or even try to discern where it is coming from . but here is the simple key out - at such times in trying to know what His will is , you just need to trust Him and have absolute confidence in His word and what He has said . Heb 13:5b (Amp)"for He has said, “I will never [under any circumstances] desert you [nor give you up nor leave you without support, nor will I in any degree leave you helpless], nor will I forsake or let you down or relax My hold on you [assuredly not]!”9.Walking in love - at all times , will surely connect and put you in line with His will . you are able to discern and know at all times what His will is . For where God is there are no barriers . 2 Cor 3:17" Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty [emancipation from bondage, true freedom]."
10.Finally - A heart off gratitude . Even in the thickness of the storm , we try to maintain a heart of gratitude to God . Why? In conformity to His will , Him alone has the power to calm any storm in our lives . He can put an end to any war or challenge we face . Psalm 46:9 (NIV)"He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth. He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; he burns the shields with fire.
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Will quote :

"When you know His will , you become the master of the impossible". mine . Jesus said this in the book of John 14:12



Prayer : Father teach me your will in the name of Jesus , Amen.

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF ISAIAH 12:3



"Therefore with joy shall ye draw out water out of the wells of salvation".(Re- edited).



10 KEYS - THE FORCE OF JOY



1. Joy is a force in the spiritual realm.Hab 3:17,18(Amp)"Though the fig tree does not blossom
And there is no fruit on the vines,Though the yield of the olive fails,And the fields produce no food,Though the flock is cut off from the fold,And there are no cattle in the stalls,Yet I will [choose to] rejoice in the Lord;I will [choose to] shout in exultation in the [victorious] God of my salvation!"
2. Satan wants to steal your joy. why? joy is the rope you use in drawing water (promises) out of the wells of salvation ( blessings in the bible). depression /bitterness can't do it. Isaiah Isa 12:3(NASB)"Therefore you will joyously draw water From the springs of salvation."
3. Once he is able to steal your joy , faith de-activated , hope becomes hopeless , you miss your connection. Scriptures say in Mark 4:11 " And these are they by the way side, where the word (joy) is sown, but when they have heard ,Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word (joy) that was sown in their hearts." without joy you cannot receive your harvest (breakthrough) go read the book of Joel 1:11-12b scriptures say " and the apple tree, even all the trees of the field are withered: because joy is withered away from the sons of men"
4. Satan,s plan is to get you out of His presence , so he can deal with you . why? scriptures say in Psalm 15:11 " Thou wilt show me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for ever more.". key - STAY IN THERE ,IF YOU WANT TO SEE YOUR HARVEST . REMAIN JOYFUL STILL . AMEN.
5. joy is what connects you to His pleasures ( His goodness , blessings , favour , healings etc). Psalm 16:11(NIV)"You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand."
6. Joy is what fuels your expectations . Have you seen a woman who is nine months pregnant ? rather than being unhappy because of her pains , she will tell you with joy that she is about to give birth her "baby|" . John 16:21(NLT)"It will be like a woman suffering the pains of labor. When her child is born, her anguish gives way to joy because she has brought a new baby into the world.".
7. Joy will outlast your problem , because it is from God and His joy has no end .Psalm 104:31"The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works."
8. Joy is a force that keeps your emotions in check . Rather than becoming angry or discouraged over an issue .joy gives you the grace to overlook it, in expectation of your reward from God by doing what He commanded you . Phil 4:4(NLT)"Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again--rejoice!"
9. joy will help you to see what God is saying .why? you are in His presence . Jer 1:11,12(Amp)" The word of the Lord came to me, saying, “Jeremiah, what do you see?” And I said, “I see the branch of an almond tree.” Then the Lord said to me, “You have seen well, for I am [actively] watching over My word to fulfill it.”
10. Joy protects your heart from bitterness . joy is linked to your faith . Heb 12:15(NLT)"Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many."





Joy Quote:



joy does not simply happen to us . We have to choose joy and keep choosing it everyday . Henri J.M. Nouwen."


prayer : Father help me to sustain my joy in the midst of my storm in the name of Jesus , Amen.


Rejoice and again I say rejoice!!

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF ISAIAH 40:31(NIV)



"but those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint."




10 KEYS -WHY YOU NEED TO RENEW YOUR STRENGTH IN THE LORD(Re -edited


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1. Faith- John 11:40 "-Jesus saith unto her, Said I not unto thee, that, if thou wouldest believe, thou shouldest see the glory of God?" When the Lord has given you a promise in His word , you need to constantly renew your strength in faith in anticipation of your desired expectation. If not you would lose hope and kill your dream.
2. While you wait upon the lord , you need to be very courageous in the face of your challenge .the key is the more you wait upon the lord the more your strength is being renewed in courage , so as to be able to stand strong after you have done all . Eph 6:13 (NIV)"Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand."
3.Prayer - The key about waiting upon the Lord in prayer is this , the longer the wait , the deeper the prayer gets and the more your strength is being renewed in anticipation of your harvest .So keep praying about your God ordained dream and don't lose hope . James 5:16b (NLT)"The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results."
4.Giving - for you to mount up with wings as an eagle in the financial arena , your strength needs to be renewed again and again . why? It will take grace to give to God what you have never given to Him before .but the more you wait or tarry in His presence , the more the strength will come for you to do that which needs to be done for your finances to take a different turn. Abel gave an offering to the lord and his blood spoke from the ground. Gen 4:10 (NLT)"The LORD said, "What have you done? Listen! Your brother's blood cries out to me from the ground."
5.Thanksgiving - It takes grace to appreciate God , when the facts on the ground is telling you a different story .But here is the key - when you wait upon the lord in thanksgiving , he prepares you to receive what He has promised . ( your dream) Heb 10:36(NIV)"You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised."
6.They shall renew their strength in (joy) . The word of God is joy (John 15:11). Now hear this one , the more we wait the more our strength is renewed in joy .and when you lock unto His joy , you have locked unto your dreams for life . Why? joy will always bring in your harvest .(Dream)John 15:11 (NIV)"I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete."
7.Renewed strength in patience - The longer the wait , the more patient you become and with patience , you can never miss the birth of your dream . Why? He will see to it that it comes to pass right on time . Hab 2:3 (GWT)"The vision will still happen at the appointed time. It hurries toward its goal. It won't be a lie. If it's delayed, wait for it. It will certainly happen. It won't be late."
8.Renewed in love - Love is what helps your faith to work . The more the wait, the more the Lord would renew your strength in love . You find it becomes easy for you to easily forgive others , quick to do good even towards those that hate you . Why ? David gives us this secret in Psalms 119:11 (NIV)" I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you."- When you have the word hidden in your heart , you are careful not to do what is not right ."
9.Renewed expectation - Without expectation , you cannot birth forth your dream . while you wait upon Him , he renews your strength in expectation of your desired dream , that is the more reason you should never give up on your God ordained dream .it will come to pass .Psalm 40:1 (Amp)"I waited patiently and expectantly for the Lord; and He inclined to me and heard my cry."
10.Renewed grace . Every day as you wait upon Him , grace (divine strength ) comes to prepare you for the manifestation of your dream , so you won't give up on it . Key - As long as His grace comes every morning to renew your strength , never give up on that God ordained dream , it will come to pass . hold on to it . Lam 3:23(Amp)" They are new every morning; great and abundant is Your stability and faithfulness."






PRAYER : Father renew my strength as I wait upon you now in Jesus name , Amen.




you re blesssed !

Hmmm,  back in Jesus name , Amen. just ended a stressful trial of my faith , but I thank God is well in the name of Jesus , amen. My modem mysteriously got missing , had to borrow the one I am using now temporarily ...wow...is all good . Here is what the Lord thought me from this trial . THE MYSTERY OF HIS WILL . Quite revealing . will upload it by His grace during the week .

have a bless day !! love you.

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF MATT 4:1 (NIV)

"Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil."


10 THINGS YOU SHOULD BE "MINDFUL" OF IN YOUR WILDERNESS.
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1.Lust - lust of the flesh , lust of the eyes and the pride of life . These three things , have the power of keeping one in his wilderness for a long time , if not properly dealt with . David's house was placed under a curse because he suffered from lust of the eyes , when he saw Bathsheba bathing (2 Sam 11:2) Samson lost his eyes as a result of his flesh (Judges 16:28) Saul lost his throne due to his pride (1 Sam 13:14). The way out is simply to ask the Lord for help .Psalm 50:15"And call upon me in the day of trouble: I will deliver thee, and thou shalt glorify me."
2.Fret not - In your wilderness , people are bound to offend you and you also will offend others too . But here is the key - Do not to fret your self at every little thing that passes , but learn to cultivate those good things and be good to those that don't love you . Pslam 37:3 (NLT)"Trust in the LORD and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and prosper."
3.Shun immorality - There is always the tendency for one to fall for this temptation in the wilderness . Why? when it looks like God is taking time to come down like He promised the children of Israel in the wilderness . There is always this temptation for one to engage in something wrong . But what do you do ? you always pray ahead so God can keep from such temptations whenever it comes knocking . Amen. Luke 22:40 (ESV)"And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.”
4.Discontentment - Comes as a result of when we envy those who have gone ahead of us in life , wanting what they have . Bible says He that compere himself with others is not wise . God knows already what we need even before we ask and scripture says it more better from the book of Eph 3:20 (Amp) " Now to Him who is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly more than all that we dare ask or think [infinitely beyond our greatest prayers, hopes, or dreams], according to His power that is at work within us,." . with this thought in mind , what do we do ? we simply wait in faith for God to do what He has promised , when we ask . Amen.
5.Self confidence - In your wilderness you have only one source "God " . self confidence is not grace but your flesh trying to play God's role in your life . Jesus said in scripture John 6:63(NLT)"The Spirit alone gives eternal life. Human effort accomplishes nothing. And the very words I have spoken to you are spirit and life."
6.Slothfulness - will keep you from doing those things you needed to do at the right time .Here is what you do - you make an effort to do it at the right time and as you do always ask God for the grace to finish it . His grace is always sufficient . Bible says we should approach His throne of grace with boldness . why? For the simple reason that His grace is always available for us . Amen. Heb 4:16 (NIV)" Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need."
7.Laziness - In your wilderness watch out , never think that your opportunity is not going to come , it will when you are prepared for it . Never allow the enemy to deceive you , terminate that spirit call laziness and keep preparing for your day of opprtunity . Eccl 9:11(Amp)"I again saw under the sun that the race is not to the swift and the battle is not to the strong, and neither is bread to the wise nor riches to those of intelligence and understanding nor favor to men of ability; but time and chance overtake them all."
8.Bitterness - watch out for it . Faith worketh by love . bitterness will surely hinder your faith from working , which the enemy wants .Get rid of it and work in love by faith so you can get to your destination right on time . Amen. Gal 5:6 (Amp)" For [if we are] in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything, but only faith activated and expressed and working through love."9. Prayerlessness - Listen if you stop praying , is like telling God leave me alone I love where I am now . No friend . Don't be discouraged, have hope and keep praying . God is faithful . Amen. Roms 12:12(Amp)" constantly rejoicing in hope [because of our confidence in Christ], steadfast and patient in distress, devoted to prayer [continually seeking wisdom, guidance, and strength],."
10 . Ingratitude - Simply put Jesus said if you are not faithful in little things , how will you be faithful in the big ones. Be grateful for what you have now , so God can multiply your five loaves and two fishes into 12 baskets of joy , miracles and wonders in Jesus mighty name , Amen. Luke 16:10 (Amp)""If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won't be honest with greater responsibilities.
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Wilderness quote :



One thorn of experience is worth a whole wilderness of warning" James Russell Lowell.


Prayer : Father you are the God who can , help me lord in Jesus name , Amen.


God bless you .