shifting our focus

Recently I read Judges chapter 1 and it’s basically about how a new generation of the Israelites neglect the Lord and His ways and worship other gods. This new generation are unaware of what the Lord has done for the Israelites in Egypt and in the wilderness.

Now, one thing the Holy Spirit revealed to me is that, at any point in our lives, we are worshipping something, whether it be God or man or materialistic stuff.

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Lately also, the Holy Spirit was speaking about how men have become worshippers and lovers of themselves ( 2 Timothy 3:2). These days, we are so concerned about our OWN well-being and happiness. Now, that is not a bad thing but once our happiness is prioritised over living a life that pleases God, then it becomes a problem. As a Christian, you have signed up to die. That is, you have signed up to live completely for the Lord so your desires are being sacrificed ( Matthew 16:24) . Moreover, it’s no longer about what you want but what He wants and what makes Him happy. Hope that makes sense!

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I’ve found myself placing my desires above His but I’ve repented of that and so can you. The next step was to shift my focus and fix my eyes back on Him. This can’t be done with human effort but by the leading of the Holy Spirit. It’s about intentionally allowing Him to direct your steps and intentionally listening to His instructions and convictions.

So, let’s shift our focus today.

Let Jesus be the centre of it all because He is truly worthy.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH📈

Growing in our relationship with the Lord is something most Christians desire eagerly at some point in their relationship with Him.

When that desire fills your heart, you start realising that you can’t think of anything but to know more, see more, understand more and love more.

One major thing the Lord has taught me about spiritual growth is that, in order to grow in the SPIRIT, one must make a conscious effort to remember and reflect on previous seasons.

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Child of God, it may seem that there’s nothing going on for you in your faith journey but take some time to sit and reflect on what the Lord has done for you previously.

• Remember that He is still El Roí

• Remember that He is Emmanuel, God with us

• Remember that He is still Jehovah Jireh and Jehovah Nissi

• Remember He is the same God who revealed mysteries to Daniel ( Daniel 1:17)

• Remember He is the same God who restored Job ( Job 42:10-17)

• Remember He is still the same Father who provided a blessing to Hannah ( 1 Samuel 2:1-21)

• Remember He is still the same Redeemer who delivered Paul (Acts 9:1-21)

• Remember He is the everlasting Father

Remember HE IS I AM 

Cultivate remembrance during your faith journey. Remember who He has been to you and who He has been to others.Remember Him in the season of your life where He revealed His many personalities not merely because of what He has done for you but because of who He is.

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The Christian life is a journey 

Someone may take a left turn and reach his or her destination in 2 hours and you may take a right turn and reach your destination in 4 hours. Everyone’s journey is different so some may be moving faster than others but that doesn’t mean you aren’t on the right path. Rather, it clarifies the fact that the Lord has a different plan for each and every one of us ( Jeremiah 29:11).

SOME OF THE NAMES OF GOD

• El Roí : The God who sees me

• Jehovah Jireh: The God who Provides

• El Shaddai: God Almighty

• Abba: Father

• Jehovah Nissi: The Lord Our Banner

• Jehovah Shalom: The Lord of Peace

• El Olam: The Everlasting God

• Elohim: The living God

• Jehovah Rohi: The Lord Our Shepherd

• Jehovah Rapha: The God Our Healer

THE LORD IS I AM
STAY STRONG CHILD OF GOD💞 

Who am I

One way the devil messes with our minds is by playing with our identity. However, God has called us His very own and has given us multiple promises. Once we focus on who we are to God, we can ignore the lies of the enemy.

As I read the Word, the Lord reveals to me who we are to Him.

I am God’s spiritual seed

( Psalm 22:30 TPT )

( In Matthew 13, a seed is likened to the word of God so we are walking declarations of God, all that God has breathed into scripture is us)

I am God’s anointed one

( Psalm 28:80 TPT)

I have a priestly calling

( Psalm 29:2 TPT)

I am a lover of God

( Psalm 30:4 TPT) ( Romans 8:28 TPT)

I am part of His treasured possession

( Deuteronomy 7:6 NIV)

I am more valuable to God than anything else in this world

( Luke 12:7 TPT )

We are the Lord’s treasured possession

( Deuteronomy 14:2)

I am enriched beyond belief

( Proverbs 10:6 TPT )

My reputation is a sweet memorial to me

( Proverbs 10:7 TPT )

A son of God and a son of the resurrection

( Luke 20:36)

I am like a flourishing olive tree

( Psalm 52:8 TPT)

TPT- the passion translation 
NIV- New International Version

This is a reminder. May you constantly be reminded of who the Lord sees you as because that is who you really are!

Bye <3