“And Moses’ father in law said unto him, The thing that thou doest is not good. Thou wilt surely wear away…” Exodus 18:17–18 KJV
Apostolic Insight:
Oftentimes, exhaustion is not proof of devotion. It is evidence that something needs to change.
Moses was helping people from morning until evening. It sounded admirable, but Jethro called it “not good.”
Why?
Because Moses had made himself the answer to too many things. His intention was good, but his system was unsustainable.
Jethro advised him to teach others, distribute responsibility, and reserve his strength for what genuinely required him.
That is not merely leadership advice. It is spiritual wisdom. Some of us become overwhelmed because we keep carrying responsibilities that could be taught, shared, delegated, or released.
Being needed can even become addictive if we are not careful. Remember that purpose is not proven by exhaustion.
If an assignment collapses whenever you rest, perhaps God is inviting you to build differently. Moses needed capable people around him.
So do we.
Ponder This:
What am I carrying alone that should be taught, shared, delegated, or released?
Declaration:
● I serve with wisdom, not needless exhaustion.
● I receive grace to share responsibility without guilt or control.
#PrayerOfAgreement:
Father, thank You for giving me wisdom to steward my strength.
Show me what requires my attention and what should be entrusted to others.
I receive deliverance from controlling what I should release and from carrying what You never asked me to carry alone.
I will establish healthy cooperation around every assignment You have given me.
“For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such.” 1 Corinthians 16:18 KJV
Apostolic Insight
Some assignments are fulfilled simply by making another person’s burden lighter.
Paul described certain believers with a beautiful word: They refreshed him.
What a ministry.
There are people whose presence drains a roo, and there are people who somehow leave others steadier, encouraged, clearer, and strengthened.
Refreshing does not require pretending everything is wonderful, oftentimes it is practical help, listening, prayer, laughter, or quietly taking responsibility without needing to be asked repeatedly.
And sometimes it could be reminding a weary person that they do not have to carry everything alone.
Purpose is not always dramatic, and you may never know how significant your encouragement was to someone who nearly gave up.
However, God’s Kingdom needs builders, teachers, leaders, intercessors, and refreshers.
Never underestimate the spiritual usefulness of becoming someone around whom weary people can recover strength.
Ponder This:
Do people generally leave my presence strengthened or unnecessarily burdened?
Declaration:
● I declare that my presence will carry grace.
● God uses my words, actions, and service to strengthen weary people.
Prayer of Agreement:
Father, thank You for making me sensitive to those who need refreshing.
Teach me to encourage others without flattering them, help without controlling, and listen without making everything about myself.
Let my presence communicate Your grace and strengthen those You place around me.
“After they were come to Mysia, they assayed to go into Bithynia: but the Spirit suffered them not.” Acts 16:7 KJV
Apostolic Insight:
A closed door does not always mean you missed God. Paul and his companions were doing something good. They wanted to preach.
But twice in the above passage, their intended direction was restrained.
Keep that in view.
We sometimes assume resistance automatically means warfare and every closed door must therefore be forced open.
But Acts 16 gives us another possibility: God can redirect His servants.
Paul was not abandoning his calling, but the geography of the assignment was changing.
Soon afterward came the Macedonian vision, and a new field opened.
Discernment requires us to distinguish between opposition we should resist and redirection we should respect.
Not every “no” is defeat, not every delay is demonic, and not every closed door requires a battering ram. Because, sometimes, God is protecting our strength for another place.
Purpose requires enough humility to let God edit our itinerary.
Ponder This:
Am I trying to force something God might be redirecting?
Declaration:
● I declare that God’s direction is more important than my preferred route.
● I receive discernment to recognize both resistance and redirection.
#PrayerOfAgreement
Father, thank You for being my ever-present Helper.
Let my steps continually be governed by You.
I ask for the wisdom to know when to persevere and when to change direction.
I will no longer stubbornly force doors You have closed.
Lead me into the places where my obedience will serve Your purpose.
Have you ever felt like something’s missing in your life? Like you’re going through the motions, but deep inside, your soul is hungry for something more?
That longing is no accident. It’s your heart calling out for God—for a deeper connection, for real meaning, for peace that doesn’t fade when the noise of life gets loud. That’s what spiritual growth is all about. Not a list of religious tasks, not a race to perfection—but a daily, personal journey of becoming more like Jesus and drawing closer to the One who created you.
It All Starts with a Relationship
Spiritual growth doesn’t begin in a religious setting or a study group. It starts with a relationship—a real one.
Jesus said in John 3:3 (KJV), “Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.”
That means there’s a starting point: surrender. When we accept Jesus as our Savior, confess our sins, and invite Him into our hearts, something beautiful happens—we’re spiritually born. But just like a newborn baby isn’t meant to stay in diapers forever, we’re not meant to stay where we are, either.
God wants you to grow. Not just in knowledge, but in character, in faith, in love, and in purpose.
Spiritual Growth Takes Time—And That’s Okay
We live in a world of quick results—fast food, one-click purchases, instant gratification. But God doesn’t work like that. He’s not rushing your growth. He’s more like a gardener—planting, watering, pruning, and patiently tending to your heart.
In John 15:5 (KJV), Jesus said: “I am the vine, ye are the branches… without me ye can do nothing.”
If we want to grow, we have to stay connected to Jesus—every single day. Not just during special events or gatherings, but in the quiet mornings, the stressful afternoons, and the lonely nights. That daily connection is where transformation happens.
Spending Time with God Daily
So how do we grow closer to God?
The same way you grow closer to a friend—you spend time together.
1. Read the Bible (Even Just a Little at a Time)
You don’t have to be a scholar to read the Bible. Start with a Psalm or a Gospel. Let God’s Word speak to you. Some days it might be one verse that stands out. That’s okay. One verse from God is more powerful than a hundred pages of anything else.
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” – Psalm 119:105 (KJV)
2. Talk to God Like You Would a Friend
Prayer isn’t about fancy words. It’s about being real. Thank Him. Ask for help. Confess when you fall short. Tell Him what’s on your heart—He already knows, and He cares more than you can imagine.
3. Worship and Obey
Worship isn’t just about music—it’s about how we live. When we obey His Word, even when it’s hard, we grow. Every act of obedience is a step closer to Him.
Growing Through the Tough Stuff
Here’s a truth most people don’t like to hear—but it’s real: we often grow the most during the hard times.
James 1:2-4 (KJV) says: “Count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.”
No one enjoys trials—but they’re part of our journey. God doesn’t waste pain. He uses it to refine us, strengthen us, and draw us nearer. The very things you wish would go away might be the tools He’s using to shape your heart.
So when life feels heavy, don’t run from God—run to Him. He’s not distant in your struggle. He’s closer than you think.
The Fruit of a Growing Heart
How can you tell if you’re really growing?
You might notice you’re more patient than you used to be. Maybe you’re gentler with others. Maybe your faith is stronger in the storm. Those small changes are big signs that God is at work in you.
Look for fruit. Not apples or oranges—but spiritual fruit, the kind Paul talks about in Galatians 5:22-23 (KJV): “Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance.”
And guess what? Others will notice too. A growing believer shines—even in dark places.
Keep Going—One Step at a Time
Spiritual growth isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being persistent. It’s showing up even when you don’t feel it. It’s choosing to trust when nothing makes sense. It’s falling, and getting back up again.
And here’s the best part—you’re not doing it alone.
Philippians 1:6 (KJV) says: “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.”
God started something beautiful in you, and He’s not giving up. So don’t give up on Him either.
Final Thoughts: It’s a Relationship, Not a Race
Spiritual growth isn’t about comparing yourself to others. It’s not about checking off boxes. It’s about growing closer to God—every single day.
Some days you’ll feel strong. Some days you’ll feel weak. Some days you’ll sense His presence. Other days you might feel dry. But He is always there. Always working. Always loving you.
So keep going. Keep showing up. Keep leaning in.
You’re on a journey of daily transformation. And God walks with you every step of the way.
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You’re not alone. We’re here to walk with you as you grow closer to God—one step at a time.
There are times in life that your experiences cannot be shared, even with your closest friends.
Not because it’s shameful. But because love for God constrains you. The issues involved will cause non-believers to speak against who we are, and who we represent, if it comes out.
Although you hurt deeply, feel betrayed, and feel all alone, rest in the knowledge that God is standing faithfully with you through it all. His strength is perfected in your weakness. Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, TheSpiritualWarrior, April 11th 2023.
2. Fornication is sexual activity between two unmarried people of opposite genders. And also includes premarital sexual activity. (Read 1 Corinthians 6:18)
God tells His people to Run away from fornication.
Pre-marital sex dishonors God and His intentions for marriage. And like adultery, fornication introduces defilement into the bloodlines and will plague descendants for generations unless it is stopped.
Fornication defiles the body as well as exposes a lack of self control. Which makes me culpable for wickedly, and selfishly using others to graþtify lustful desires.
Culpability means I have broken the wall of protection God placed around me, making me vulnerable for satanic strikes. (Read Ecclesiastes 10:8, Job 1:10)
Any inability to control sexual urges, or mortify the flesh, places descendants and close associates at risk. Hence we are to put away immoral persons from the fellowship of believers. (Read 1 Corinthians 5:11
Why is fornication sin against my body?
“Shun immorality and all sexual looseness [flee from impurity in thought, word, or deed]. Any other sin which a man commits is one outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.” (1 Corinthians 6:18 AMPC)
The Bible refers to descendants as the ‘fruit of your body’ (Deuteronomy 28:4)
Firstly, when I allow impure words and thoughts to fester in my mind, it will lead to fornication cum sexual immorality or related sexual perversions. Which introduces corruption into my system.
Secondly, when fornication or sexually immoral acts are committed, unborn children are unfortunately co-opted into the acts.
Sexual immorality pervades the bloodline. Read the principle of how descendants participate in the actions of their ancestors (See Hebrews 7:9)
Thirdly, children learn majorly by observing and imitating the actions of parents etc. And when they repeat the sinful actions of their parents they open themselves up for satanic strikes.
Although sin is Humanity’s genetic legacy from Adam, sinfulness is reinforced behavior learned from parents, grandparents, etc.
Even though God does not hold children accountable for the sins of their fathers, children inherit the behaviors of their parents, alongside physical features, mannerisms, health issues etc.
And because of the sexually immoral lifestyle of the previous generations, sexual immorality becomes ingrained in the personalities of the children.
Thus, those children who repeat the sins of previous generations are culpable.
And because of the degenerative effects of sin, children who repeat the sins of the previous generations suffer more than their ancestors.
That is how you sin against your body by sexual immorality – you compromise the ‘fruit of your body’ which are your children.
Levels of problems “sins against your body” causes
Some family members can become heinous, depraved, prostitutes, homosexuals, etc. While others can be completely straight, and living God-honoring lives.
The reason is that badness, evilness, etc., can-
(a) lay dormant in some of the children who may have an encounter with Christ or who may choose not to allow sexual promiscuity further liberties in their lives:
(b) miss a family branch, when the family is born again and have appropriated the benefits of Salvation- which includes deliverance, healings, prosperity, restorations, righteous-living, etc; or
( c) be very active in another branch of the ‘fruit of your body’ who are unsaved, and completely under the control of satan
It’s worse when you as God’s servant live unrighteously.
Unrighteousness becomes the standard of living for your family.
The ancestral yokes that were successfully destroyed when you became born again, you have successfully restructured and put back on your descendants.
Predators and sexual monsters disguised as ministers:
In earlier discussions, we established that God who created humanity with inbuilt sexual urges, also set parameters for fulfillment in marriage.
Although some choose to be celibate, it is better to marry than to burn with passion. Because in marriage, you can give fullest expression of your sexual fantasies.
However, It is wicked to use your innate sexual urges to control others.
Do not lie about being in love just to gratify your legitimate sexual desires. Grow in your spirituality- learn self-control.
I pray that God helps us to understand that sexual promiscuity as with other sins, compromises the future wellbeing of our descendants.
It is so wrong and devilish, to take advantage of people’s desire for marriage to deceive them into sexual sins.
If you are a minister of God, you have to stop being a sexual predator or monster.
Please for God’s sake, and the sake of your children, seek God’s help through spiritual warfare prayers, in order to negate the influences of the demonic hordes holding onto or stimulating your loins/sexual organs.
God forgives sins not excuses. Until you acknowledge you have a sinful problem and stop calling it high-sex-drive, you may be setting up yourself for a shameful Divine Discipline. (1 John 1:7-9)
You should stop deceiving gullible young people, elderly singles and widows or widowers in your congregations, or internet communities.
Even if you successfully victimize or demonize gullible persons, you are sinning against your own body-your descendants. You jeopardize their future!
Instead of pioneering evil in your bloodline, take a stand today! Declare- this stops right now.
Let Adultery or Fornication ends with you:
Christians do not take advantage of the weak. You are supposed to grow your self-control and marry if you cannot control your sexual urges.
Sexual immorality is at the root of several bloodline problems.
Because your ancestors could not bridle their lusts, like king Solomon, they became sexually promiscuous and brought in different demonic hordes into the bloodline.
In my writings, I have explained that condoms cannot protect anyone from sexually transmitted demons .
Inter-transferences, such as diseases, curses, etc, occurs through sexual intercourse with multiple partners.
Refuse to continue the sins in your bloodline so you won’t have to suffer like your ancestors, nor expose your descendants to further demonization.
Let sexual perversions stop with you. So that you can eliminate the evils from your bloodline and become the deliverer of your people.
Warfare Prayer:
Pray in tongues and worship in songs if you have the gifts.
Apply the grace principle of 1 John 1:9 – admit your issues, weaknesses etc. As well as those sinfulness you have observed/ researched about previous generations.
Affirm your status in Christ Jesus as the righteousness of God through His Finished Work.
Rededicate yourself and bloodline to God. Affirm your faith in God.
Apply your power of attorney (Luke 10:19) and command to go at once to the feet of Jesus Christ with all their relatives, all evil spirits that are influencing, promoting or controlling sexual perversions in your bloodline such as fornication, adultery, incest, pedophilia, bestiality, etc. ( Call out as many names or situations that drop into your mind.)
Believe in your heart that you have overcome and are victorious over the influences, power, yokes, control etc. of the demonic hordes you have just called out.
Thank God that the manifested Christ have destroyed all the works of the devil in your bloodline, therefore sin, sinfulness, sickness, shame, unbridled sexual urges, and related evils, can nolonger plague you, your children, and generations following.
Prophesy: e.g. when the world was in chaos and darkness, God said ” let there be light, and there was.” God called light out of darkness.
You are going to call out good, out of those bad situations plaguing your bloodlines.
You can start to counter the manifesting conditions or circumstances in your family, with God’s original intent for humanity. e.g If there is a pedophile, rapists, homosexual in your family or among your children, prophesy and declare what should prosper in their lives. Call out the good so it can manifest.
– superimpose the Word of God over the situation.
Set boundaries, and declare that sexual immorality shall no longer be found in your bloodlines.
Then release your bloodline to serve only the living God with their lives as a living sacrifice, pure and holy unto God.
Bless yourself, praise in songs and worship in tongues.
Intercede for those who are suffering in ignorance, that the glorious truth of the Gospel will find them and that they will be receptive.
Share this message with as many as you can.
Shalom from Hephzibah Christly TheSpiritualWarrior
We are victorious in this ongoing Spiritual Warfare as we daily hold our shield of faith against all negatives, when we counter them with the Word of God(which is the Sword of the Spirit) See Ephesians 6:11-18.
But wait: If you do not read your Bible how can you know what the Bible says about You? (See Acts 17:11)
It is so unChrist-like to be holding to the errant philosophies of wolves disguised as ‘ministers of God’ who have become the mouthpiece of the devil and are using the pulpit to promote satan’s agenda; when the Bible says that ‘those who know their God shall be strong and do valiant deeds’.(See Daniel 11:32)
Do you remember that Jesus Christ in Matthew 4 overcame temptations by declaring exactly as ‘it is written’? (See Matthew 4:1-10)
In our world today, the devil, through his Human hosts, is still using the same strategy of presenting ‘half truths’ or ‘psychological warfare’, to attack humanity. (It is not new or strange)
Hence the Bible says we should not be ignorant of satan’s devices lest he take advantage to torment, oppress, intimidate, manipulate and frustrate. (See 2Corinthians 2:11, Hosea 4:6,)
Although ignorance puts people into demonic bondage, ‘through knowledge God’s people are delivered ‘ (See Proverbs 11:9)
Perchance, you have already submitted to the ongoing ‘mind-game’ of the ‘Human agents of satan’, and some ignorant ‘Christians’, do not throw away your hope. Just Repent! Turn back to God.
Enough already! Stop being the victim.Refuse to grant further liberties to the devil and his agents.
Do not know that at no point in history have the people forcing others into compliance been the good guys?
Be wise my friend. Ignorance is foolishly-deadly. You are God’s extraordinary creation. You are not an experiment!
Deliverance Prayer:
I command the satanic hold over your will/volition, affection/emotion and mind/thinking to be loosed now. Be free from sorcery, fear, bondage to fears, and other related evils.
I release to you now the power of God that brings salvation, healing, wholeness, deliverance, boldness, and wisdom of God, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ.
You have now become God’s ambassador to the world of your influence. Go! Set the captives free as you have been liberated. Glory be to God.
Stay victorious over ongoing Psychological/pharmakeia warfare:
The Bible says “…they have defeated him (satan) by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.”(See Revelation 11:12, NLT:emphasis added)
Be lies-Proof:
Lying is satan’s weapon of choice against God’s people. See what Jesus said to those spreading propaganda- “You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies” (John 8:44).
Never let your guard down-satan is passionate about destroying the Human race with his malignant forces of evil (See John 10:10). Therefore,
a. “gird your loins with the Belt of Truth”(See Ephesians 6:14).
b. “Repent and believe in the gospel.” (See Mark 1:15)
c. Believe in your heart that ‘Jesus is the Truth’ (See John 14:6) and He will never deceive you(See John 10:10)
d. Know that Truth liberates while lies will incarcerate. The Bible says, “you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (See John 8:32).
Meditate on the Word of God:
Keep in mind all that the speaking Blood of Jesus Christ is saying on your behalf such as Divine healing, Divine health, righteousness, grace, favor, excellence in life and ministry, etc.(See Joshua 1:8)
Know who you are in Christ, and what He had accomplished for Humanity.
Never yield to the fear of death!:
Here are some Truths to draw strength from:
a. God will preserve your life (See Psalm 27:5)
b. To live is Christ to die is gain (See Philippians 1:21)
c. Your life is hidden in Christ and Christ in God (See Colossians 3:3-5)
d. By his stripes you were healed (See Isaiah 53:5; 1Peter 2:24)
e. What you allow is what will happen to you (See Matthew 18:18) Therefore, refuse to be a casualty in this ongoing Spiritual Warfare cum “psychological and pharmakeia/sorcery warfare’.
f. In Christ Jesus, you have authority over satan and all his forces of evil (See Luke 10:19) Use your authority and confront your fears from the standing of a victor.
g. You are victorious by your faith in Christ Jesus (See 1John 5:4)
Conclusion:
We are VICTORS not victims. I pray the Word of God always gains ascendancy in your life today, in Christ Jesus’ Omniscience name. Enjoy your day!
“Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand” (Psalm 39:10)
Can you relate to this Prayer by the Psalmist? I remember how much I cried this Prayer from my heart. The problems were coming at me from every angle.
I knew it was not the devil because I was delivered already from the domain of darkness and already a citizen in Christ kingdom.
So I cried out to God and asked Him to stop the blows. I had no idea why He was flogging me so much. The sufferings were intense. Relief was not insight at all.
So I related with this Psalm 39 and prayed:
“Please dad kindly ease off a bit or you will just beat me to death, and the faith of many people will fail; because they will only see how I suffered and died wretched, but won’t see those hidden faults You are working on. So for your namesake, seeing that I am such a slow learner, please kindly help me understand. I’m tired of the blows already to the point of wishing for death”
Truly, the Prayer worked. The problems assailing me stopped, and by God’s enabling grace, I heard the voice of the Spirit more clearly, made the necessary character adjustments, and my increase multiplied.
Spiritual warfare is not always about evicting evil spirits. Spiritual Warfare also involves dialogue with God and character building.
Can you share with us how you overcame some unrelenting issues, so others will benefit? Thank you forward
