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For years we have told God we didn't want Him in our schools. We didn't want Him in our government and we didn't want Him in our finances and God was being a perfect gentleman in doing just what we asked Him to do. We need to make up our mind — do we want God or do we not want Him. We cannot just ask Him in when disaster strikes. (Anne Graham Lotz) Last week, I talked about how fully God wants to be involved in our personal lives; He wants all in. He wants to be LORD and part of our lives just like a best friend (not that He isn’t Lord and part of our lives but He wants us to acknowledge it too). Now, if God wants to be part and parcel of our lives, each and every one of us, then we can equally say that He wants to be LORD and part of our organizations, human societies and all human structures.  God wants to be Lord and part of the local and global economy, the educational sector, the business, entertainment and travel sector and every other sector th...

Deuteronomy 4:29, Jeremiah 29:13 While in prayer, the Holy Spirit instructed me to write on this topic. He made it clear that many people only know about God from readings and other people’s experiences. Only very few actually know the Lord personally through encounters and journeys in their relationships with God. However, God wants people to know Him in their unique differences. God created diversity for beauty and unity not uniformity. It is in this that we can appreciate the beauty and purpose of His creation. He wants us to experience Him in His different ways.  Many people have sought His hands for protection, provision and refuge in times of need; His presence in times of worship, manifestations and deliverance. But how many have truly sought His face; His identity?...Knowing Him as I AM. I got to see that God is a masked man to many. People don’t know Him or haven’t identified Him in their personal lives. As a masked man, one doesn’t have a true ide...

I’ve battled with low self-esteem and I’m still working on myself. I never really enjoyed looking at myself in the mirror because I felt too ugly and below standard. I never looked up while walking and I always spoke with a very low voice. My hands could never leave each other as I couldn’t stop fidgeting in public. It was that bad! But I thank God for changing my life as all that is now fading away into the past. However, there are a lot of people who struggle with inferiority complex. Although you may see yourself as a product of your present condition, God only sees you for the mighty works He created you to accomplish. He is only seeing the painted portrait; you’re seeing yourself in progress. And although the colors and methods may not seem so pleasing, there’s a masterpiece coming up! Let’s take a look at Gideon in the Bible (Judges 6-7). He was the least of his household which was the least in all of Israel, so he was like ‘the least of them all’ (supported by ...

Colossians 3:17, Proverbs 16:1-3 A friend once told me that she involves God in everything she does right down to picking hairstyles. Although I had read about and practiced involving God in all aspects of my life, this came as quite a shocker. I got to learn the truth that God doesn’t just want us to make Lord of our lives but also a part of it. Whenever people have issues, they look for the closest (available) shoulder to cry on. But God wants you to lean on Him; to know that He’s even closer than the clothes on your back. He’s comforter, counselor and help in present times. So, I decided to put it all into practice by telling Him all of my plans and problems in every aspect of my life. In my relationships, finance, decisions and whatever it is, I keep God informed and involved all the way. It may seem absurd at first, talking to yourself or to the air but when you’re confident that God is listening to your every word and thought in prayer, it all makes ...