For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

This conviction that God will come through for us is solidly hinged and anchored by hope; the joyful and confident expectation that we will indeed see and experience these things.  Hope sustains our confidence that our faithful God will bring His promises to pass in our lives

Yes, I am born of God, God is love, and so I am love. The love of God has been poured abundantly in my heart, and pour from it to others.

Here is the thing, if people close to us never hurt us,  chances are that they’re not being their best selves while around us. Meaning also that we don’t know such people so well, and so, we are not enjoying the best possible relationship with them

The Sword of the Spirit is the Word of God. It should be drawn always, wielded by speaking it continually; in all times and seasons.
One of the benefits of praying in other tongues is that we speak mysteries, we pray things we know nothing about, the Holy Spirit prays them through us. Sometimes He provides the interpretations of our tongues and helps our understanding  but even when that doesn’t happen, we’re confident that we pray aright.

So I ask you concerning that thing you have been praying and crying to God about; ‘do you believe that you have it’? If you believe, when was the last time you asked God about it again? How many times have you asked God about it? Should you be continually asking about the same thing over and again? Does that sound like faith? ?. Have you really been in faith concerning that thing? Do you believe that you have what you asked your Father for? Do you have a confirmation, assurance, confidence that you have it? What would you be doing if you received what you asked of someone? …Say; ‘thank you’ right? So has your ‘praying without ceasing’ been of thanksgiving?

Empathy is a good thing when it helps someone understand and provide an appropriate response in a given situation. However, empathy may leave someone feeling alone, unloved and uncared for.

Humility comes before honor. And I think that when the Bible says that pride leads to destruction one of the contributing factors to this is becoming frustrated at not being honored (as one would expect). I recognize that destruction can mean different things, but probably a central feature to it would be not achieving one’s full potential.

To seamlessly assert authority and receive submission in return, build trust by doing care, love and watching over. If you are lacking in these, you’re likely to be struggling with people submitting to you. A husband who keeps ranting, ‘I am the head of this home’, you must submit to my authority’ is very likely not performing his functions as the head. Just as submission in a marriage relationship is a lot easier when the husband plays his own part of loving the wife unconditionally, so it is much easier to submit to an authority when trust has been built. Lead according to the Word of God. Leading is more about relationship and influence than position.

“For you were like sheep going astray, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.”
I Peter 2:25 NKJV

“Like a good shepherd, he takes care of his people. He gathers them like lambs in his arms. He holds them close, while their mothers walk beside him.“
Isaiah 40:11 ERV

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep. I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own.”
John 10:11‭, ‬14 NKJV

“Behold, He who keeps Israel Shall neither slumber nor sleep.”
Psalms 121:4 NKJV

“The Lord is my shepherd. I will always have everything I need. He gives me green pastures to lie in. He leads me by calm pools of water. He restores my strength. He leads me on right paths to show that he is good.”
Psalms 23:1‭-‬3 ERV

“Even if I walk through a valley as dark as the grave, I will not be afraid of any danger, because you are with me. Your rod and staff comfort me.“
Psalms 23:4 ERV

“The sun shall not strike you by day, Nor the moon by night.”
Psalms 121:6 NKJV

“You prepared a meal for me in front of my enemies. You welcomed me as an honored guest. My cup is full and spilling over.“
Psalms 23:5 ERV

“Your goodness and mercy will be with me all my life, and I will live in the Lord’s house a long, long time.“
Psalms 23:6 ERV

I have a Good Shepherd. He is the Shepherd and Overseer of my soul. He never sleeps nor slumbers. He ensures that I have everything that I need. I am kept safe in Him. I am protected from the scorching sun, the moon provides me light in darkness.

Thank You Lord.