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You Have Need of Patience (Part 4): The Principles Edition- By Hephzibah Christly -TheSpiritualWarrior | May 2025

What We’ve Covered So Far

  • Patience isn’t optional-it’s spiritual survival.
  • Pain can become gain if you process it the right way.
  • Principles build stability when everything else falls apart.
  • And trying to live like someone else? Spiritual identity theft. Stick to Jesus.

So now we ask:

What Biblical Principles Should You Live By?

Glad you asked. These aren’t vague vibes or Christian catchphrases. 

These are truths to build your life on, strong enough to stand when emotions fail, when prayers delay, and when people disappoint.

Here are five foundational principles for a patient, powerful Christian life:

1. God’s Timing is perfect

“He has made everything beautiful in its time.” (Ecclesiastes 3:11)

Stop forcing what God is still forming.

 If He’s not late, then you’re not behind.

Patience begins with trusting divine timing.

2. Faith without Endurance is Incomplete

“Let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, lacking nothing.” (James 1:4)

Faith is not a microwave. It’s a crockpot. Let the slow simmer of God’s process mature you.

3. Your Emotions Are Not Your Boss

“He who rules his spirit is better than he who captures a city.” (Proverbs 16:32)  

You are allowed to feel. But you’re not allowed to let feelings drive your decisions.

Reacting in rage? That’s easy. 

Responding in grace? That’s  principle.

4. You’re Not a Victim of Delay, You’re in Training

“After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace… will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” (1 Peter 5:10)

Delay isn’t denial. 

Sometimes, it’s discipleship. 

Suffering doesn’t mean you’re cursed, you’re being consecrated.

5. Christ is the Model, Not the Mirage

“Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith…” – Hebrews 12:2

You’re not called to copy Christians.

You’re called to follow Christ- in worship,  character, and service.

So What Now?

  • Live principled.
  • Wait well.
  • Suffer with grace.
  • And don’t confuse God’s silence with His absence.

Patience isn’t just enduring-it’s enduring with purpose.

 A Final Prayer

Abba Father, we are thankful for the strength to trust You when we can’t trace You. We confess to impatience, and renounce all the unfruitful works of darkness. We command to go at once to the feet of Jesus Christ, all the evil spirits of fear, anxiety, bitterness, with mediocrity and their relatives. We embody Your patience as we endure, knowing that you cannot withhold good gifts from your children. Thank You Father for the enabling grace to be unshakeable in crisis, and unwavering in delays.  In Jesus’ matchless name. Amein.

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Dr. Hephzibah Christly TheSpiritualWarrior

First published in May, 2023

You Have Need of Patience (Part 3) By Hephzibah Christly –TheSpiritualWarrior | May 19, 2023

Previously, on the Journey of Patience…

We talked about the power of Biblical principles-how they create structure, stability, and spiritual sanity in a chaotic world. These principles don’t just keep you upright, they help you walk in step with God and others.

Stop Imitating People with Publicists

Here’s the trap:

When you model your life after a celebrity, mentor, athlete, pastor, or insert religious influencer here, you’re not following truth, you’re chasing performance.

You start mirroring their behavior, their language, their brand of holiness. But what you see in public isn’t always what’s real in private.

And the result?

  • Frustration.
  • Disillusionment.
  • A weird phase where you say “bless up” but don’t even pray.

If you build your life on someone else’s highlight reel, don’t be surprised when your life becomes a blooper compilation.

Follow Christ, Not a Costume

“Therefore be imitators of God as beloved children” Ephesians 5:1.

Until you take full responsibility for your walk with God, your life will continue to be gallopy: yes, that’s a real spiritual condition: unstable, jerky, all motion, no progress.

But when you model your life after Christ, not culture, not personalities, you don’t just survive crises, you master them.

Christ didn’t promise you’d avoid storms.

He promised you’d have peace in them.

And guess what’s required to maintain that peace?

  • Patience.
  • Self-control.
  • Knowing who you are and whose you are.

To Be Continued…

In the final part of this series, we’ll explore specific Biblical principles you can apply daily to anchor your spirit, renew your mind, and stop living in spiritual autopilot.

Until then…

My Prayer For You

I stand with you against all the forces of evil that are taking advantage of your challenges. I command them to stop and go at once to the feet of Jesus Christ. I pray our Father to help you see where you’ve built your identity on unstable foundations. And that you’ll have the courage to choose Christ over culture, and develop the patience that reflects God’s nature.  In Jesus’ matchless. Amein.

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With Grace and gratitude, 

Shalom!

Hephzibah Christly — TheSpiritualWarrior

You Have Need of Patience (2) By Dr. Hephzibah Christly TheSpiritualWarrior I May 12, 2023

Previously, on “Patience: The Spiritual Saga”

We wrapped up Part 1 with this truth: The divine ability to be patient is already inside you.

Which means: You can covert pain int gain-not by wishing it away, but by the way you process challenges.

“Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life” (Proverbs 4:23)

Question worth Asking Yourself

Want to grow in patience? Start here:

.What’s your pain threshold? . How do you respond to loss-of people, property, or dreams? How do you handle damage to your reputation, relationships. or self-worth?

Do you react with anger, bitterness, faith, fear, fight or flight?

Your answers=a mirror to your internal framework. That framework is built on…principles.

What Are Principles, Anyway?

Let’s not complicate it. A principle is:

“A rule or code of conduct”- Merriam-Webster

In simple terns:

A principle is a truth you choose to live by. It’s the core reason behind your actions and reactions.

Why Your Principles Matter

Just like nature has laws )gravity, anyone?), your personal life has governing truths.

If you want to grow and help others do the same, you need to stop winging it and build your life on solid principles.

But here’s the problem:

Many Christians today live by..

*Family traditions

*Government laws

*Social media trends

*New age “vibes”

*Denominational doctrines

And surprise! Tat often leads to confusion, burnout, and a life with no spiritual GPS.

Build on the Bible, Not on the Breeze

When principles are  rooted in God’s Word, they:

Undergird Your decisions (hold you steady)

Create consistency in your behavior (no flipflopping)

Build cohesion in your life (everything sticks together)

“The Word of the Lord endures forever.”- 1 Peter 1:25. When the world panics, you process with patience. When fear knocks, you stay focused. Why? Because you’re not tossed around- you’re principled.

A Final Challenge

I dare you (yes, dare) to do some intentional thinking this week. Re-evaluate what you’ve been living by. Are Your principles built on truth… or TikTok?

When you rebuild your life on God’s Word, Patience becomes more than a virtue-it becomes your superpower.

A Prayer For You

I pray that God our Father, by His Spirit, would stir in you a deep hunger and thirst for righteousness- That your life be filled with purpose and marked by impact. By His unfailing grace, you become increasingly fruitful and productive in all your endeavors. I declare that your life will count for more, and that you will shine as a light in your generation, bringing glory to His name. In the matchless name of Jesus Christ, Amein.

To be continued…

Stay alert for the next post: Biblical Principles I Live By ( and You probably Should too).”

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With Grace and Gratitude, Shalom, Dr Hephzibah Christly – TheSpiritualWarrior

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Good day, people of God. When you see wrong things happening:firstly,  be thankful to God that you are not part of it.

Secondly, pray for those involved in it, 

finally, learn from it and resolve to never become a victim.

I pray for you today that grace and favor will continue to work for you in the matchless name of Jesus Christ.

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Our videos will teach you Biblical Principles to enable you remain an overcomer over this world, the Self, and satan.

Shalom from Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D, TheSpiritualWarrior, March 28, 2025.

Demons are non-Issues when you know the God of the Bible:

“our ability to confront and deactivate demonic forces is rooted in the sovereignty and power of our God-the God of the Bible.”

Watch this video from our YouTube channel TheSpiritualWarrior @thespiritualwarrior 2016 

And you will know why

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3. Embrace Your Victory in Christ

“As a born-again child of God, you are not defined by your past, but by the forgiveness, cleansing, and supernatural authority granted to you by His grace….”- Dr. Hephzibah Christly, TheSpiritualWarrior 

Commandant-Spiritual Warfare and Tactics Squad-SWATS 

In 1 John 1:9, God promises that if we confess our sins, He is faithful to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 

Through Jesus Christ’s sacrifice, the penalty of sin was fully paid (Romans 5:15),

Encouragement

Never ever focus on human beings-their threats or promises have no eternal value.
Focus on God who is able to accomplish the purpose of your life.

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From Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D., #TheSpiritualWarrior
March 13th 2024

Speak with Authority: Embrace your divine power in Christ.

Praise God, everyone!

One of my favorite scriptures is from 1 Peter 4:11, which says:

“If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.” (1 Peter 4:11)

When you pair this with Luke 10:19, you’ll be amazed at the authority you have as a believer in Christ. You are called to speak as an oracle—confidently, boldly, and with the backing of God’s power.

 In Mark 16:17, Jesus assures us that we have the power of attorney in His Name!

Change the way you talk.

 Be bold and brave. 

Speak with authority:

 Knowing that this morning, 

I release to you the anointing of God’s Spirit that vitalizes, prospers, and heals.

Be well in your spirit.

Be well in your soul.

Be well in your body.

The sun shall not smite you by day, nor the moon by night. Grace and favor will work for you always, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ.

Shalom,

Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D.

TheSpiritualWarrior

February 25, 2025

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Day21 of the 21 Days Prayer Series:

Subject:Transformation 21- Unwavering Faith.

Among all the heroes of faith, the unwavering trust of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego truly inspires me. 

These three faithful servants boldly defied King Nebuchadnezzar by refusing to worship his gods-even knowing that such disobedience meant death. 

When questioned, they did not attempt to justify their actions. Instead, with steadfast conviction, they declared:

“O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the golden image which thou hast set up.”

(Daniel 3:16-18, KJV)

Thrown into the blazing furnace, they were miraculously delivered by God. 

Their example teaches us that unwavering faith in God is our greatest strength.

As we conclude this series, I encourage you to hold fast to your convictions. 

When we base our beliefs on who God is and rely on His eternal attributes, we are not swayed by the threats of death, imprisonment, or any coercive force. 

Remember, our faith equips us to confront even the worst challenges by focusing on the best-case scenario in Christ.

Practical Application:

Reflect on the courage of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and ask yourself how you can stand firm in your faith amid adversity.

Evaluate your daily decisions—do you rely on God’s truth, or are you influenced by fleeting worldly pressures?

Commit to facing challenges with boldness, knowing that, as Philippians 1:20 reminds us, “with all boldness, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.”

Reflective Questions:

How can you strengthen your resolve to follow God, even when facing tough decisions?

What practical steps can you take to ensure that your actions reflect unwavering faith?

In what ways can you support others in developing a steadfast trust in the Lord?

Let Us Pray:

“Father God, thank You for these 21 days of prophetic prayer. 

I receive transformation in my life-a repositioning for victory, excellence, productivity, supernatural favor, and unlimited goodness. 

Thank You for ushering in a new season in my life, in the matchless name of Jesus Christ. Amen.”

Shalom, from

Hephzibah Christly, Ph.D.

#TheSpiritualWarrior

February 21, 2025

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Let’s continue to encourage one another as we stand firm in our unwavering faith in God!