LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF DANIEL 4:5 (Amp) Re - edited




"I saw a dream and it made me afraid; and the fantasies and thoughts and the visions [that appeared] in my mind as I lay on my bed kept alarming me."


10 THINGS YOU SHOULD NEVER FORGET ANYTIME YOU HAVE A BAD DREAM .




1.Rule number one - Never wake up and begin to panic .Fear opens the gate for the enemy to attack you . Key - wake up from that dream and deliberately refuse to fear . Why? He that says He is with you , is far greater than the enemy that is trying to harass you in the dream .Note: Isaiah 41:10(Amp)"Do not fear [anything], for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you; I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of [salvation].’
2.Go into thanksgiving prayer using the word - Example -"father I thank you because your word says I shall not die but live and declare the works of the lord "Psalm 118:17. you find your self in rags in the dream , rebuke it and pray the word concerning your finances "father I thank you so much because it is written that you take delight in my prosperity , so poverty you are a liar get lost in the name of Jesus , Amen. Psalm 35:27"Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant."
3.The power of your imagination- what Satan does is that he tries to super impose his evil imagination on your subconscious man using fear as his tool of entrance so your inner man can receive and accept it as true , as it is what you think you become . Prov 23:7a. So what do you do ? Cast that evil imagination of the devil down and bring your thoughts to the obedience of God's word . The truth that has being written concerning you think on those truths you have read in scripture and picture yourself in it in prayer , thanksgiving and joy in the lord .2 Cor 10:5 (Amp)"We are destroying sophisticated arguments and every exalted and proud thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought and purpose captive to the obedience of Christ, ."
4.Fret not - At times you are tempted to fret about it , but don't . That is what Satan expects of you , so he can move in with his other plans against you . Don't fret , let him know you know who you are in Christ and you are in charge not him. Rebuke him with the word and command the mountain of that evil dream to depart in prayer . Mark 11:23(NLT)" I assure you and most solemnly say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea!’ and ^[a]does not doubt in his heart [in God’s unlimited power], but believes that what he says is going to take place, it will be done for him [in accordance with God’s will].,."
5.Hold your peace - Always be in control is the key .If the dream is really bad ,your peace will allow Him (Jesus) to speak to you . He does in the midst of your storm .( Psalm 46:1 ). He can tell you to just praise Him , He can tell you to laugh at the devil using the word (Job 5:22) . He can just quicken in your spirit what to do at that moment ,let Him lead before you begin to pray out of point.
.John 14:27"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the worldgiveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
6.Doubt - There is always this tendency to doubt if God is still with you when you encounter evil dreams . but listen , He is . He cannot lie , so don't at such moments , if not you would be operating in your flesh and the truth is if you continue to doubt if He is with you , before you know it , the enemy has stolen your joy (His word that gives you strength) Neh 8:10b. Don't doubt at such moments , but be encouraged to just believe what God has said in scripture . Heb 13:5b(NLT)" For God has said, "I will never fail you. I will never abandon you."
7. Trust - Now hear the power of trust . Bible says to trust Him at all times . meaning what ? good dream or bad dream we trust Him . Why? the word is more powerful than any force of darkness on earth or in heaven . Psalm 62:8 (NIV)"Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge."
8.Prayer - When you want to really deal with Satan , use prayer . scripture puts it well in the book of Luke 18:1 (Amp)"Now Jesus was telling the disciples a parable to make the point that at all times they ought to pray and not give up and lose heart, " . Deal hard with him and return every wicked arrows of the enemy back to the devil and all his cohorts .
9.No matter the bad dream , keep the word in your mouth and your heart . Never waver and never let go of what God has promised you in His word . hold on to it forever and confess it loud . Heb10:23 (Amp)" Let us seize and hold tightly the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is reliable and trustworthy and faithful [to His word]; ". Key - The word works !!
10. Finally , at times when God allows an evil to come your way . He uses it again to teach you so many things , so your confidence in Him will be strong . 1.He can use the evil to show you how weak the enemy really is. He can use it to show you the lies of the enemy how fake he is . He can just teach you a new thing from it . The enemy cannot beat God. This is were this scripture speaks. Roms 8:28 (NLT) proves to be true . "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them."




prayer : Father deal with every bad dream I have had in the past in the name of  Jesus , Amen.



you are blessed!

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF 1 COR 10:10 (Amp)



"And do not murmur [in unwarranted discontent], as some of them did—and were destroyed by the ]destroyer".




10 POWERFUL KEYS WHEN YOU ARE TEMPTED TO MURMUR AND COMPLAIN.


1.Faith -Deliberately choose to step up your faith higher . Faith will help you to see from above what God is doing and not the facts beneath. Remember what Jesus said about the Holy Spirit in the book of John 16:13(NASB) He can only show you things to come in that issue you are facing , when you connect to God with your faith But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come."..
2.His Will - Be sharp and discern that God again is giving you an opportunity to grow in your faith ,so you can connect by faith to His will and not your flesh .Key - when your faith is connected to His will , the impossible becomes possible . Simply for one reason , found in the book of Heb 11:6(NLT)"And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him."
3.Hold your peace - you will never hear God speak when you choose to complain and murmur in any given situation. peace invites His presence into your situation . And when His presence comes into any situation, He simply quickens in your spirit what to do and when it is done , your situation becomes a testimony . Amen.Isaiah 30:21(NLT)"Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, "This is the way you should go," whether to the right or to the left."
4.Encourage yourself - you see , if David had murmured and complained when his wives and children were taken away by the Amalekites , he would have missed it and he would not have heard from God ."hmmm".So what did he do ? bible says " but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God" 1 Sam 30:6b . Encourage yourself from scriptures , pray . amen.
5.Appreciate Him - This has nothing to do with your feelings . it is a deliberate spiritual action . putting His will first before your feelings . And when His will is done , your obedience has being set in motion for your deliverance . Joel 2:32"And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the LORD shall be delivered: for in mount Zion and in Jerusalem shall be deliverance, as the LORD hath said, and in the remnant whom the LORD shall call."
6.Time to unlock Gal 5:22,23 - I call it the secret weapons of a believer . There is no way you will apply love that it won,t work for you . There is no way you would apply the spirit of joy that it won't work for you . temperance (self control) . see how that verse of scripture Gal 5:23 ends "against such there is no law" . it becomes impossible for your flesh "carnal nature" to hold you down in captivity , when you apply the nine weapons of the fruits of the Holy Spirit.James 1:2 (NLT)"Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy."
7.Be full of joy - It is what you are full of , that usually come out from within , when faced with a challenge or trial .And when His word (joy) is in you , there is no way you will not encounter your own joy too (answers to prayers ) John 15:11(NLT)" have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow!"
8.Prayer - Scripture says to turn our murmuring and complaining into prayer with thanksgiving.phil 4:6 (Msg)"Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns". .At times when we get hit hard by a challenge or trial , still choose to hold your peace and turn it into prayer . Matt 21:22(NLT)"You can pray for anything, and if you have faith, you will receive it."
9.The opportunity - Satan will never have you do good to anyone , especially when you are faced with a crises or challenge . Listen , that is the time ! Look out for the opportunity when it presents itself and lock unto it by faith .Psalm 37:1,3(Amp)"Do not worry because of evildoers,
Nor be envious toward wrongdoers; trust [rely on and have confidence] in the Lord and do good;
Dwell in the land and feed [securely] on His faithfulness."
10.The Holy Spirit - At any point in time , always remember He is your comforter and strenghtner. He is always there to comfort you. Always!Whenever we deliberately choose not to complain or murmur.Hear this one from the book of 2 Cor 1:4(Amp)"who comforts and encourages us in every trouble so that we will be able to comfort and encourage those who are in any kind of trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God."

Complain quote :



Instead of complaining that the rosebush is full of thorns, be happy that the thorn bush has roses. ~Proverb



Prayer : Father the grace never to complain in the midst of my trial , let that grace come upon me now in the name of Jesus , Amen.


Have a blessed weekend . Love you 

LIFE LESSONS FROM THE BOOK OF PSALM 112:4

"Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous." 





10 KEYS THAT WILL HELP YOU SEE YOUR LIGHT SHINE IN THE DARK .


1.Fervent prayers - Listen , your light doesn't just come like that without you praying hard and well for it , Amen . you still have a role to play in it . God said call upon me and I will answer . Jer 33:3 . Meaning what ? Someone has to do the calling , Amen . And that someone is you ! James 5:16b(NLT)"The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.""
2.unwavering faith - Read again what bro Paul said in scripture Acts 20:24a " But none of these things move me" He was hardened in faith and at the end in the book of 2 Tim 4:7 he said " I have fought a good fight , I have finished my course , I have kept the faith ."
3.Revelational Knowledge - comes from deep meditation of God's word and with fervent prayers .Once you can see it ..wow o , God is bound to perform it . So in the dark once you see it "light" it will surely come to pass." surely" . Amen. Isaiah 48:3(NLT)"Long ago I told you what was going to happen. Then suddenly I took action, and all my predictions came true.""
4.Peace - For your light to shine in the dark , you need to use your weapon of peace .If you keep allowing your flesh to prevail , you will become frustrated and abandon what God is trying to do in your life .your peace is a weapon .Take full advantage of it . Amen.Job 22:21(NIV)"Submit to God and be at peace with him; in this way prosperity will come to you."
 5.Joy - In the dark , it is only joy you can use to draw out the water (promises) from the well's of salvation . depression cannot do it . Why? you can only find His presence , when you choose to remain joyful in the dark . Psalm 16:11(ESV)"You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore."
6.Thanksgiving - you cannot over-look the power of thanksgiving . Why? In everything we have being commanded to give thanks . Why? permit me to translate this verse of scripture like this Romans 8:31 " If God the creator of the whole universe is on your side and willing to help you ? who can succeed against you ? which disease can hold you bound ? The power of thanksgiving will bring your light even faster .Psalm 50: 23(Amp)"He who offers a sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving honors Me;And to him who orders his way rightly [who follows the way that I show him],I shall show the salvation of God.”
7.Forgive - Is not wise to keep grudges in the dark , it leads to more pain and open the door for the enemy to enter . Let go and trust the Lord to act on your behalf , Amen.unforgiveness will block the light from coming . Heb 12:15(Amp)"Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;"
8.Love - your faith needs to find expression in the dark and the only way it can find expression is through love.Gal 5:10 (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.Hold fast to your confession - In the dark , what you say can either quicken your light "glory" or delay it . Prov 13:13 (ESV)"Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself, but he who reveres the commandment will be rewarded."
 10. Mercy -Show mercy , whenever you have the opportunity . Is key , if you want God to show you His mercies in the dark .Matt 5:7(NIV)"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy."




Light Quote :

When you possess light within, you see it externally. ~Anaïs Nin




prayer : Father cause my light to shine forth now in the name of Jesus , Amen.


you re blessed .

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!!