Text: ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭4:18‭-‬19‬ ‭

The way of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, which shines ever brighter until the full light of day. [19] But the way of the wicked is like total darkness. They have no idea what they are stumbling over. Proverbs 5:18-19, NLT

Greetings Beloved People of God.  Although Jesus Christ  already charted an excellent path of progress for all Believers, many have no idea why they are not moving forward or getting stronger. And have been suffering from more ‘low times’ in life than necessary.

However, according to Scriptures, “‘through knowledge shall the Just be delivered”- See Proverbs 11:9.

Many may posit that ‘up and down’ (fluctuation) is a sign of life. But that is not true for the Christian. 

Problems do not determine our moods. But rather, they make us stronger, better, and prosperous. Hence the Bible says, ‘faith when tried purifies’- See 1 Peter 1:7.

If adversity or prosperity dictates how your life fluctuates (gives you highs and lows), then, you have not understood the new life you have in Christ Jesus. 

Today, you’re delivered from the yoke of stagnation,  religiosity, mediocrity, victim mentality and all other ideologies that are stopping you from experiencing the benefits of Salvation in Christ Jesus. 

Before we pray, renew your mind and cast down all imaginations and whatever else exalts itself against the knowledge of God.

 Here are some guidelines that will keep you stayed on the right course for excellence in all aspects and facets of life.

*. Grow your faith in God- God gave everyone a measure of faith. Use yours-Behave what you believe. (Rom. 10:17, 12:3, 2 Cor. 4:13)

*. Get wisdom and understanding (Prov. 4:512), by exploring God’s Word. Break that addiction to reels, videos or food, by engaging in the more productive activity of personal Bible study.

*. Run away from all appearances of evil. Why? Because, it will entrap and corrupt, or slow down, and nose-dive your progress – See Proverbs 4:14-19.

*. Be careful what you allow into your mind because it will corrupt your thought processes- hence the Bible says : “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” Proverbs 4:23 NLT.

*. Restrain your mouth from speaking evil, your eyes from seeing evil (pornography,  violence etc ), and your feet from going to places that promote evil. See Proverbs 4:24-27.

Although this list is by no means exhaustive,  following the guidelines will help you maintain a steady progressive course in your business, career, ministry, marriage, relationship, etc.

Let Us Pray:

ABBA Father,  Thank You for making us righteous, by our faith in Christ Jesus. 

We affirm that having  been Justified by faith, we have peace with You our God, and refuse to allow instabilities, mediocrity, weaknesses and related evils,  to have further liberties in our world of influences. 

We affirm that in Christ Jesus,  we rise above the downward pull of this world, for we have been made victorious over the world and all that is in the world, by our faith in Him.

I affirm that the Spirit of God that raised Jesus Christ from the dead is in me,and my mortal body is vitalized. Therefore, I will continue to rise above all negative conditions and circumstances in this world.

For by the outworking of God’s Abundant and Boundless  mercy, upward and forward is my course in all aspects and facets of life.

I proclaim the peace of God that surpasses understanding is the garrison protecting  my harmony, wholeness, completeness, prosperity, welfare, and tranquility, in all aspects and facets of my life and families, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. 

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly TheSpiritualWarrior, Jan 6th 2024.