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Spending Time In God’s Presence

by Rhoda Gayle
written by Rhoda Gayle

God wants you to spend time with Him.

Spend Time With God

In an episode of Growing In Prayer, James Aladiran reminds everyone that God wants to spend time with them. We’ve often heard the phrase, “Christianity is not a religion, it’s a relationship,” but do we really understand that phrase? What does being in a relationship with God looks like?

“The problem with many Christians today is, we want God to do things for us but we don’t like spending time with Him. God is not actually just after doing things for us, He wants us to spend time with Him. And if you think about it, this is the real essence of what it means to be a Christian,” James said.

Relationship

When we decide to start a relationship with God, we decide to be with God and dedicate our time to Him. Just like any relationship, it requires our time, God wants us to spend time with Him.

“It’s sad to say for many people, this is how they view prayer. They only come to God when they want Him to do something for them. And this perspective on prayer is actually a manifestation of immaturity in our spiritual development.”

Prayer is a two-way communication where we talk to God and God also talks to us. Praying to God only when we need something is a sign of spiritual immaturity. If we want to grow our faith, we must learn how to develop a lifestyle of prayer, we must learn how to spend quality time with our Father.

“Show me the Christian that can pray fervently without crisis, and I’ll show you the Christian that’s rightly positioned to handle the crisis when it arises. See God doesn’t want us to just seek Him when we’re in crisis.”

Read also: WANTING GOD ABOVE ANYTHING ELSE 

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From Position In Christ To Relationship With Christ

by John Mathai
written by John Mathai

A position is a indication where we stand. We position ourselves by making a decision as to where we choose to stand. We make statements like I choose to stand in Christ and not against Him. Some choose to reject Him. We have all been given a choice to make Jesus Lord of our life or not. When we receive Jesus as our Lord and Saviour we position ourselves in Him. This position grants us all the promises of God including eternal life. We are saved to be with Him for eternity. However this position does not say much about our relationship with Him. A position does not mean that we have a relationship with Him. Our position only indicates where we stand with Him.

Relationship

Relationship is an ongoing state that indicates that we have moved on from our position. We grow in our relationship. We don’t grow in our position. Relationship is dynamic while a position is static. Many are in the right position but not in a relationship with Christ. This is a shift that needs to occur if we are to grow in Christ. Most are satisfied by being saved and go on to live life like everyone else in the world. The call for separation from the world does not occur. This is to walk after the flesh. Walking after the flesh leads to death and not life. Is this why we see a dead church rather than one that is vibrant and alive?

Jesus

Jesus has a relationship with His Father and only did what He saw and heard His Father doing. This is an active two way process. We too are called to have a relationship with our Father in heaven. We can only do this through His Spirit who lives in us. We are to walk in authority and manifest signs and wonders around us and do greater works than what Jesus did. This is what Jesus promised but how little do we see His works manifested in our midst. No wonder the church has lost its power to be the head and not the tail. It is time we restored our relationship with our Father and be like Jesus on earth.

Dr. John Mathai

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How To Deal With Troubled Teens

by Rhoda Gayle
written by Rhoda Gayle

How do we deal with troubled teens?

Troubled Teens

In an episode of Today With Ward, guests Michelle and Nathan talked about dealing with today’s teenagers. Our generation has changed so much. Kids and teens nowadays are more aware and knowledgeable about almost everything because of the internet and social media. However, parents are having struggles with parenting their teenage kids.

“Mother’s prayers are so powerful and I know there are people watching all over the world right now, they have teens that are troubled, they don’t know how to deal with them,” Ward said.

Establishing Relationship

One thing that changed the most in this generation is building relationships. Relationships can be hard to establish these days. You can be in the same room yet worlds away. That is true even in our own family. But as parents, we can establish a relationship with our children and we can do so by being intentional and genuine with them.

“One of the big keys of establishing a relationship with your child is just you have to be intentional,” Michelle shared. “You have to take aside and set aside time and spend time with them. Talk to them; they hear you. A lot of times you think they don’t, but they hear every word that comes out of your mouth.”

Power of Words

There is power in our words and what we speak to our children will affect them more than we think it would. Our words can shape or break their future.

“The power of words. In Genesis, God, everything that He created He spoke it into existence… We have that same power… As parents, the power of the blessing over your child is so powerful.”

Instead of telling them what we’re afraid of, let us speak the words that would bring them into their God-created destiny. Call those things you want to pass over your child’s life.

“Make that out of eye contact, speak to their spirit, bless them, bless them to be focused, bless them to be able to make good decisions.”

How To Deal With Troubled Teens? | Today with Ward

Read also: THE MEANING OF WORSHIP FOR GENERATION Z 

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Prayer Is A Two-Way Street Between God And Man

by John Mathai
written by John Mathai

Most of us think that prayer is a one-way street where we go to God to ask for what we need. This understanding of prayer is a sad statement of man’s selfish perception of God. God is a Father who loves to give His children good things. However He is not just a Giver but a Father who loves a relationship with His children. We know that a relationship is built on communication between the parties concerned. Prayer is a form of communication that sustains our relationship with our Father in heaven. Most lack this understanding and so miss the point of the essence of what prayer is. Jesus was in constant communion with His Father. He only spoke what He heard His Father saying and only did what He saw His Father doing. We also must yearn for such a relationship with our Father in heaven.

We Pray

We come to God in worship and acknowledge Him as our Father in heaven. Jesus taught us how to pray by saying “Our Father who is in heaven”. This prayer is our way to come to the Father to request that He meet our needs for daily bread and for forgiveness of sins and deliverance from all evil. Most of us have got into the habit of praying this prayer daily. However there is a second aspect to this prayer where we say “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done on earth as it is in Heaven”. How do we know what to do to establish His Kingdom on earth as it is in Heaven? We can only know this through listening to Him through His word and through the gifts of the Spirit.

God Answers

God speaks through His pastors, evangelists, prophets, teachers and apostles and reveals His mind to His church. It is through these revelations that we know what God’s plans are and how to establish them on earth. He also speaks directly to us His children and reveals His will to us individually. He has already set a plan for each of us even before we were born. It is now our part to know His plan and do it. How can we know His plan if we fail to seek Him? It is in the secret place of prayer that we come to know the mind of God for each of us. More time spent in prayer will yield more fruit than labouring to build in our own strength. It is God who builds His church and not man. Let us today seek to listen to Him and do as He directs us.

Dr. John Mathai

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Intimacy With God Is Possible Through Jesus

by John Mathai
written by John Mathai

God is not a distant object of our imagination but a person like us created by Him. He designed us for fellowship and intimacy just like Jesus has with His Father in heaven. However through the Fall our fellowship with Him was cut off. Sin cut us off and Jesus had to come and die as a sinless sacrifice to pay for our penalty. This restored us to our right relationship with Father God. This is the gospel in a nutshell. The first Adam created in the image of God sinned. The second Adam, Jesus, the sinless lamb of God redeemed us from that original sin. This was planned before the foundation of the world. God knows the end from the beginning.

Jesus

Now we all have the opportunity to have the same relationship with the Father as Jesus did. The separation has been removed and we have direct access to the Father. Before Jesus came only the high priest had entrance to the holy of holies and that only once a year. Now through Jesus we have access to God anytime and anywhere. This is the Good News of the gospel. Once you receive this revelation of love, nothing can stop you from intimacy with the Father in heaven. Many still are bound by rules and regulations and are blind to the salvation obtained by Jesus on the Cross.

Intimacy

Intimacy with God is the hallmark of a disciple of Jesus. It is relationship and not performance that marks the life of a true disciple. Many are caught up by the law of works but work in vain. No amount of work done in our own strength can please the Father. Jesus spent time with His Father and the works He did flowed from His relationship with His Father. We too can do the same. Cultivate intimacy with the Father and see a difference in your walk. Signs and wonders will follow just as when Jesus walked on earth. Come to the river of life and be filled with His love and be victorious. Nothing can separate us from the love of God. What a salvation we have in Jesus.

Dr. John Mathai

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Relationship And The Importance Of Consistency

by Alexxa Lowery
written by Alexxa Lowery

Consistency. A word that can trigger emotions.

I’m currently going through a change right now. In fact, I’m transitioning back into an atmosphere I once desperately needed to get out of. You see, change can be scary at times but sometimes it’s exactly what you need. Not everyone is opposed to the idea, but as I said before, the concept can be triggering to some.

Change

I remember growing up and change was something I knew quite well. My family was constantly on the move and new schools never felt long-term. I had no idea that laying down roots was crucial for a solid foundation. Leaders, friends, and familiar faces all go hand in hand with this idea. I had no idea how to do relationship with the people around me because truth is, I was never in a place long enough to try it. It wasn’t until I voluntarily left my hometown in San Diego after being there for a few years that I knew I was yearning for something more than just roots.

Consistency

Consistency. I had never lived out the true meaning of consistency. I went to ministry school up North and remember learning about pursuit. The pursuit of Jesus is something that never grows weary. He’s always consistent. I realized that Jesus was my true source of consistency. When it came to relationship between my family and me, and to my friends. In order to have relationship, consistency has to be part of the equation. I was desperate for relationship and because I never knew consistency, I faced challenges. Well, I have good news for you. Jesus is constant and He’s never-ending. If you get relationship with Jesus right, everything else flows into place.

Change can be scary. Consistency can be challenging. But, God is good and He chooses you. He’s constant and never grows weary. Choose Jesus today and watch the creator of relationship choose you.

1 Corinthians 15:58, “Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.”

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Relentless Woman, A Christ-Centered Relationship Is Worth The Wait

by Christel Berns
written by Christel Berns

Nowadays, we often see relationship goal posts flooding social media. For that reason, people seem to make it the standard to have a partner instead of praying and waiting for a Christ-centered relationship.

Pray For A Christ-Centered Relationship

Seeing Christ-centered relationships is very rare today. Because people are often in a rush to keep up with the standard the world has set, and they fear missing out and enter into a relationship without much thought, only to end up broken. This generation seems to take waiting so badly, only to miss out on what God has for them.

But dear relentless woman, there is still hope. You can make a difference in this generation and commit today to wait on God. Don’t let social media define relationship goals for you. Instead, let God define it for you. He is the Author of love and romance. Don’t you want to witness how He writes an earthly love story just for you?

Don’t Settle For Less

Never ever settle for less and let your desire be that of a Christ-centered relationship. And a relationship like that is always worth the wait. So, I challenge you to entrust God in this area of your life and let Him lead you. Hold out for a man who has Christ’s blood running through his veins.

But for now, pursue God first and grow in your Christlike character. Serve God as a single person and enjoy this season of your life. Don’t set your affections on anyone until God leads you to that season where you are ready to be in a relationship. And one day, God will put your hands together in His perfect time without effort from you. It will come to you with peace, joy, and lots of confirmation from God. Then you can say; indeed, a Christ-centered relationship is worth the wait!

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Why Having A Relationship With God Is Important

by Christel Berns
written by Christel Berns

People value relationships a lot, whether it be a lover, friends, or family. But nothing can replace your relationship with God. It’s the relationship often neglected by some, but every person needs to cultivate it.

In GOD TV’s the New Believers Series, Ben and Jodie Hughes of Pour it Out Ministries shares the powerful truth of the importance of having a relationship with God. They shared practical keys that are helpful to people seeking God.

Having A Relationship With God

First is, “We are created to have a relationship with God.”

Ben highlighted the book of Genesis, where God walked with Adam and Eve and just had a relationship with them.

“We were created to have that relationship as well,” he said. Then Ben pointed that one of the very important keys to building a relationship with God is reading the Bible.

“The Bible is not like any other book. It’s the Word of God. It’s God-breathed. And as we read it, God will speak to us, not just from what’s on the page,” he stressed. Then he urged viewers to start reading the Bible in the book of John.

Meanwhile, Jodie added about the power prayer can bring in one’s life.

“Let’s overcomplicate it. Prayer is a conversation with the very real God,” she said. “God is a personal God. He talks, He loves you. He knows you. And as you make time for Him and talk to Him, you are going to know more and more about Him.”

Just like how we build a relationship with people, that is how we know God more and more as well.

Further, Ben pointed out that being in a relationship with Him is not a religious exercise. It’s all about simply being real to God.

Another way to building a relationship with Him is through worship, singing praises to Him.

“When we begin to worship Him, He shows up. His tangible Presence shows up,” Ben remarked.

Watch the entire message, and grow deeper in your relationship with our Father!

The Importance of Relationship with God with Ben and Jodie Hughes

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Conversion Is A Daily Choice

by Alexxa Lowery
written by Alexxa Lowery

“Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion – it is a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ.”

Conversion

Billy Graham, an American evangelist who is still quoted to this day. One of the most influential-Christian leaders to ever live. His statement seems to be true. In today’s society, religion is something you have to strive for and once you finally reach something tangible, presence is deemed unattainable.   We find our purpose in man and forget that it’s actually in the hands of the creator of the universe. Well, ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Graham said it best. Conversion is a daily process. It’s a process in which you have to say yes to every day and through Him only will you find fulfillment.

Say Yes

Accepting Jesus into your heart is an amazing decision. But, choosing to live in such a way where Jesus is the only option can be challenging. Hence, having to wake up every day and choose Jesus again and again. Converting to “Christianity” isn’t a choice you make just once. It’s a choice to you have to make everybody by saying “Yes” to Jesus and giving him recognition for what He did on the cross for you. The earth has its temptations but fear not, Jesus is your strength. As you grow in relationship with God, the more you’ll want to know and encounter Him.

Surrender vs. Conversion

I believe that’s what Billy Graham meant when He said, “it is a daily process whereby you grow to be more and more like Christ.” That’s not to say that you won’t experience life’s ups and downs. But, you’ll have Jesus by your side experiencing those things with you. Molding you and refining you in the process we call life. Oh, what a beautiful surrender. Isn’t that what conversion is all about? Surrender? Committing your life to someone or something in full belief?

Conversion is a daily choice to know and to be known. At the end of the day, the same question remains. Who do you want to be known by? The world, or the creator of the heavens and the earth?

John 1:10-13, “He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world did not know him. He came to his own, and his own people did not receive him. But to all who did receive him, who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God, who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God.”

 

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Keeping Confidence Is Related To A Selfless Life

by John Mathai
written by John Mathai

Trust & Confidence

Relationships are built on trust. Trust means we keep what is shared in confidence to ourselves. Moreover, we don’t gossip about others. We can be trusted with what is shared with us by another. This is what is lacking in the world today. Many people don’t trust the words of another. Much communication is distorted and secrets are shared and distorted. Lies abound in the fake news and no one knows what is the truth anymore. This only breeds insecurity and a lack of faith in others. What is the remedy for this fake state of affairs?

God

Trust in God is the remedy for a world that revolves around lies. God is our Father and when we trust Him we are able to be honest with each other. Satan is the father of lies, but God is the Father of truth. We are able to be vulnerable with each other when we operate from a platform of trust. When we trust God to be the judge then we are not involved in the game of one-upmanship, and furthermore, we seek to serve and not to lord it over others. How much the world needs to see this in the church. Yet the church mimics the world rather than the other way round.

Call

God is calling for a body of believers who will forsake all and trust in Him. He died for the whole world, which includes you and me. What manner of love is this, that a man will lay down his life for another? Yet God knew this was the only way to prove His love for us. Today, turn to Him, let go of your insecurity, and trust in Him. He will help you to turn from your wicked ways and walk with Him. I choose to follow Him and to trust Him with everything. I can keep confidences and build trust with my fellow brethren and prove to the world that unity is possible for those who seek it.

John Mathai

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