Faith & Prayer – Page 38

Sep

By Abraham Mmenyene All Devotional, Faith & Prayer, Life & Living, Personal Development, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Warfare 5 Comments

BAD DREAMS ARE NOT FATAL

“So, the LORD relented concerning this. “It shall not be, said the LORD.” ~ Amos 7:1 REFERENCE: Amos 7:1-3 Our fallen nature makes us quick to read negative meanings to things that don’t instantly signify good. It is the same approach many have to their dreams, especially bad ones; they conclude that they are […]

Sep

By Abraham Mmenyene All Devotional, Faith & Prayer, Finances, Life & Living, Personal Development, Relationship, Spiritual Growth 5 Comments

A COVENANT OF KINDNESS

“So, David said to him, “Do not fear, for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father’s sake, and will restore to you all the land of Saul your grandfather; and you shall eat bread at my table continually.” – 2 Samuel 9:1 REFERENCE: 2 Samuel 9:1-10 A beautiful bond of friendship […]

Sep

By Abraham Mmenyene All Devotional, Faith & Prayer, Life & Living, Personal Development, Spiritual Growth 6 Comments

BETHEL THEN OR BETHEL NOW?

“But do not seek Bethel, nor enter Gilgal, nor pass over to Beersheba; for Gilgal shall surely go into captivity, and Bethel shall come to nothing.” ~ Amos 5:5 REFERENCE: Amos 5:4-7 Bethel had a rich history; Abraham pitched his tent there (Gen 12:8) and later called on the name of the Lord there […]

Sep

By Abraham Mmenyene All Devotional, Faith & Prayer, Healing, Life & Living, Personal Development, Relationship, Spiritual Growth 10 Comments

THAT IS NOT WHO YOU ARE: IDENTITY LOST

“And He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you that you should not eat?” ~ Genesis 3:4 REFERENCE: Genesis 3:4-11 Satan’s most effective weapon is corrupting a person’s sense of identity. If he can make you see yourself less than as God […]

Sep

By Abraham Mmenyene All Devotional, Faith & Prayer, Life & Living, Personal Development, Relationship, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Warfare 9 Comments

THAT IS NOT WHO YOU ARE: PEER PRESSURE

“…your former friends will be very surprised when you don’t eagerly join them anymore in the wicked things they do, and they will laugh at you in contempt and scorn.” ~ I Peter 4:4 (TLB) REFERENCE: I Peter 4:1-5 (TLB) A gospel singer once sang, “Living in a modern world is not an easy thing to do; […]

Sep

By Abraham Mmenyene All Devotional, Faith & Prayer, Life & Living, Personal Development, Relationship, Spiritual Growth 12 Comments

THAT IS NOT WHO YOU ARE

“But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.” ~ Matthew 5:44 REFERENCE: Matthew 5:43-48 The sermon on the mount is believed to be the greatest ever spoken by any man. It is Jesus’ […]

Sep

By Abraham Mmenyene All Devotional, Faith & Prayer, Life & Living, Personal Development, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Warfare 14 Comments

A GOOD FINISH

“Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good. So the evening and the morning were the sixth day.” – Genesis 1:31 REFERENCE: GENESIS 1:27-31 God finished the work of creation in six days; when He looked at everything He did, it was good and satisfactory. Everything He started […]

Sep

By Abraham Mmenyene All Devotional, Faith & Prayer, Life & Living, Personal Development, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Warfare 8 Comments

PETER’S PRISON BREAK

“…and he struck Peter on the side and raised him up, saying, “Arise quickly!” And his chains fell off his hands” – Acts 12:7b REFERENCE: ACTS 12:5-11 Herod’s harassing hand eventually reached Peter and kept him locked up in prison. A prison represents bondage, limitation, and loneliness. In addition to these, Peter had a […]

Sep

By Abraham Mmenyene All Devotional, Faith & Prayer, Finances, Life & Living, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Warfare 15 Comments

WHAT YOU PERMIT WILL PERSIST

“…and because he (Herod) saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter also.” – Acts 12:3 REFERENCE: ACTS 12:1-5 Herod beheaded James and proceeded to take Peter; the illusion that the 12 apostles enjoyed ‘unique’ protection was shattered. Satan takes no prisoners and has no sacred cows; he comes […]

Aug

By Abraham Mmenyene All Devotional, Faith & Prayer, Life & Living, Personal Development, Spiritual Growth, Spiritual Warfare 7 Comments

HEROD’S HARASSING HAND

“…and because he (Herod) saw that it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to seize Peter also.” – Acts 12:3 REFERENCE: ACTS 12:1-4 Herod Agrippa was an enemy of the Church. History reveals that he was a self-seeking king who loved popularity and courted the favor of the Jewish people. Hence, he attacked the Church, […]