The Good Father

Last Thursday’s live focused on the Father’s love. God is inviting us to experience Him as a Father in this season.

In Psalm 103v 13 t says “ The Lord is like a father to his children, tender and compassionate to those who fear him”. Father in the Hebrew is Abba, and this scripture signifies God’s tender, nurturing and compassionate nature towards His sons and daughters, which draws on the intimate and protective relationship between a human father and his children, demonstrating God’s boundless love and care. This scripture highlights God’s consistent patience, provision, and forgiveness for those who fear and honour Him.

During the live broadcast, I discussed how God wants us to approach Him in the office of a son/daughter. With God as our father, we never have to do anything to earn the love of God. In Matthew 3:17, God speaks of Jesus as “This is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased”. At that point, when God spoke this over Jesus, Jesus had not worked one miracle; he hadn’t died on the cross yet, just being in his sonship was what made God pleased with Him.

There are many father types in the scripture, one of which I referred to in the live broadcast, whereupon the prodigal’s son’s return in Luke chapter 15, he lifts his tunic and runs to his son, which was considered shameful for a man of his calibre, but in that moment, he was taking on the shame of his son and Jesus was showing us what God came in the flesh to do- He came to bear our shame and sin and reconcile us back to the Father. On the contrast, Jesse who is the father of David, left him out of the invitation to the anointing of his seven other sons in 1 Samuel 16.

Here are some key aspects of God as a Father in Psalm 103:13.

  • Tender Compassion- Psalm 103:13 compares God’s compassion for His followers to the deep affection and care a human father shows his children.
  • Provision and Guidance- just as a father provides for his children’s needs and guides them, the Lord cares for those who fear Him.
  • Patience and Forgiveness- as stated above, the father-child relationship in the scripture demonstrates God’s willingness to forgive and show tender kindness, even when His children go astray (Luke 15).
  • Personal and Loving Relationship- themes throughout the scripture emphasise God’s desire for an intimate, personal and loving relationship with His people.
  • Enduring Love- God’s love as a father is consistent and enduring, offering strength and support through life’s challenges.

Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus, I come to you as a son/daughter. Father, I pray that you release your anointing and strength upon me. Give me the grace to receive your love as my Father. Lord, I surrender to You, and I walk in the adoption that You have released to me through the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Remove the spirit of rejection from me. Where I have been rejected by father types, Lord deliver me and heal me of every father wound. I receive the cloak of acceptance. Father, I thank You that I am accepted by You. Father, I receive You as my Father and every blessing that You have for me in Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen

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Prophetic Responsibility

Thursday night’s broadcast was powerful. I taught about the importance of contending for your prophecy and God’s desire to not only see you get a prophecy but He wants to see you walk in the manifestation of your prophetic word. As I prepared for the session, I saw these three words;

Prophecy > Implementation> Manifestation

There is a prophetic responsibility that the recipient of a prophetic word has. Whilst it is exciting to receive a prophetic word of what God is getting ready to do,  our posture and how we are carrying the prophecy and how we are carrying out the principles tied to that prophecy, is paramount. Obedience is the keyword here. In order for you to see the manifestation of the prophetic words over your life, you must obey the instructions Heaven has released concerning you. In John 2v5, “His mother saith unto the servants, whatsoever he saith unto you, do it”.

In verses 7- 8, Jesus gives the instruction, and the servants obeyed, and in verse 9, you see the ruler of the feast tasting the water turned to wine. In verse 10, the wine was described as “thou hast kept the good wine until now”. In Jewish tradition, the good wine was always saved for the beginning of the feast, and when the guests got drunk, they would bring out the bad wine.

This scripture shows what it means to experience prophetic manifestation- an instruction was given, the instructions were followed, so obedience ensued, and as a result, the miraculous was experienced.

I received seven principles and steps to experiencing prophetic manifestation:

1 Receive

2 Cultivate

3 Strategize

4 Put systems in place

5 Prepare

6 Position yourself

7 Know when to speak and when to be silent

To understand those seven principles in their fullness, you will need to watch the replay of Thursday night’s broadcast.

Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus, I ask that you empower me to obey your divine instructions to see prophetic manifestations. Father, align me with your divine and perfect will. For every word that is still hovering in the heavenlies concerning me, Father, release the divine strategies to me that will help me to know what to do or where I need to be postured and positioned to walk in my season of breakthrough. Father God, I thank You that You have heard my prayer in Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

Thursday Night Broadcast Replay: http://bit.ly/46DTbvm

Unmuzzled- Raise Your Sound

Thursday night provided a solemn yet clear instruction to become unmuzzled and raise our sound. The word muzzle means to prevent a person or group from expressing their opinions freely. For many of you reading this blog, the Lord is removing circumstances and situations that have been sent to silence your sound and voice in this season. Your sound has purpose, and it has an assignment to set the captives free according to Isaiah 61:1.

In Acts 18:9, the Lord spoke to Paul in a vision, “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent”. In verse 10, the Lord continues, “For I am with you, and no one is going to attack and harm you, because I have many people in this city”.

God was reassuring Paul in his assignment. In Acts 9, we see Paul’s dramatic conversion, and nine chapters later, we see Paul in Corinth preaching the gospel and even winning over the synagogue leader and his entire household in verse 8. The Lord was preparing Paul in verses 9-10 of Acts for the attack that was coming from the Jews of Corinth.

For many of you, God is saying the same thing: He is telling you not to be afraid because He is with you. During the live broadcast, I spoke briefly on my personal battle with the spirit of Jezebel, Python, Leviathan, and the religious spirit. These are the four forces that rise against a believer with a sound. They manifest as you embrace your anointing and start to pursue purpose. These are the four spirits that fight to keep a believer muzzled, especially the python spirit, whose sole purpose is to restrict your sound and choke the life and purpose out of you. Leviathan twists your words and causes unnecessary arguments, bringing about misunderstanding and misrepresentation. Jezebel likes to control and manipulate and tries to pervert you and your assignment.

The religious spirit misunderstands, misrepresents, and devalues the valuable message of the kingdom that you carry. Jesus refers to this spirit as swine in Matthew 7:6: “Do not cast your pearls before swine”. In other words, Jesus was warning his followers and disciples not to give what is sacred to those who will not appreciate or value it, as they trample it and turn against the giver of the pearls. The key to overcoming these forces is first to acknowledge that Jesus is more powerful and that God is the greatest power. Plead the blood of Jesus and pray the scriptures combined with fasting. Lastly, don’t give up, whatever you are gifted to do, that is your sound, and as long as you remain unmoved, that is where your victory is.

Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus, I thank You that You are unmuzzling my mouth and that You are raising my sound. Father, I thank You that You have given me the victory over these forces that have tried to fight against my sound. Father, I thank You that according to Luke 10:19, You have given me authority over all the power of the enemy and You have given me the power to tread upon serpents and scorpions. I thank You that nothing can hurt me, and because of this knowledge, I go forth, and as I go forth, Lord, amplify and raise my sound in You in the name of Jesus Christ. I thank You that according to Isaiah 59:19, when the enemy comes in like a flood that the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.  I accept the mantle and the mandate to do as You have authorised me to do, and I will do what You have authorised me to do concerning my purpose in Jesus’ name, I pray, amen.  

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Eagles Arise

Thursday night’s live was empowering and powerful. I taught from chapter two of my book ‘Transition: How to Get From Here to A Place Called There’. I shared a few nuggets on the eagle and why those who wait upon the Lord is likened to an Eagle in Isaiah 40:31.

Isaiah 40:31

“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint”.

Why the Eagle?

Eagles go through a process called metamorphosis. At around the age of 30, an eagle comes to a point in its life where nothing works, and its physical body condition deteriorates fast, making it difficult to survive. The eagle retreats to the mountaintop and, over five months, goes through a painful process called metamorphosis. Here, the eagle knocks off its beak by banging it against a rock. The eagle starts to rip out its talons and feathers until it falls off, and it sits there and waits until everything grows back. The eagle is renewed and has another thirty to forty years added to its life.

It is in your waiting that you are renewed and gain strength. I thought it was interesting how the wings of eagles are mentioned in verse 31. In the wings of an eagle, there are pockets of oil. As they mount up in the air, the oil pockets in their wings are what fuel their flight into the air.

Here are a few key facts on the eagle:

1 Eagles are fearless- eagles will never surrender to the size or strength of their prey.

2 Eagles are tenacious- other birds fly away from the storm with fear, but an eagle spreads its mighty wings and uses the current to soar to greater heights.

3 Eagles are high flyers- eagles can fly up to an altitude of 10,000 feet, but they can swiftly land on the ground.

4 Eagles possess vitality- eagles are full of life and are visionary

Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus, I pray, renew my strength as I wait upon you. Release the eagle-like anointing upon life, refresh me for higher altitudes in my purpose towards and may Your name be glorified as I arise in purpose and destiny in Jesus’ name, Amen.

Audible link- https://bit.ly/3ufwy0U

YouTube Replay ‘Eagles Arise’- https://bit.ly/3I90mmX

The Power of Acknowledgement

Acknowledgement is the acceptance of truth or the existence of something.

Something interesting happened to me as I sat in my consultant’s office at the hospital on Thursday.

She opened up her notes and went back to when I was admitted to the hospital in April of this year. Her statement not only surprised me, but the reaction that followed was quite interesting. As she acknowledged how I was treated and that it was not right, the tears flowed.  I responded to her, “Your acknowledgement of my experience brought healing in that moment and letting me know that what I experienced did happen brought so much closure”. When it comes to women’s health, doctors, especially the male and sometimes the female doctors, tend to gaslight a lot, and I was in too much pain to call it out in April.

And that was what happened to me, especially when they refused at my request to give me another MRI scan. My consultant requested it in that moment and reassured me she was going to make sure I received all the support I needed, especially when I experience a flare-up from what they have called endometriosis and adenomyosis.  My focus in the second quarter was simply to improve my health.

I started to think on various moments throughout my life when I have experienced various traumas or personal injustices and the process it takes for me to acknowledge that what happened did indeed happen. It was this Thursday that I learnt the power of acknowledgement. This is a word that as a believer at times we run from because there is a pre-conceived notion that acknowledging a matter or circumstance is a direct dismissal of one’s faith in God. But I have learnt throughout the scriptures that God’s power becomes more effective when you acknowledge where you are weak or have fallen short.

In 2 Corinthians 12v7-9, we see Paul making this acknowledgement. He acknowledged there was a thorn in his flesh and he begged God to take it from him three times. But God’s response was “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness”. God does not expect you to be disassociated from your reality. It is in your acknowledgement, not the acceptance of your circumstances, that invites God’s power and strength into your life. Acceptance is the act of embracing something as true or valid, implying the willingness to live with that said thing or to come into agreement. Acknowledgement is not coming into agreement with your circumstances; it is merely recognising something is not right, then taking the necessary steps to make the changes to experience the change in circumstance needed.

As a believer, I have had to acknowledge the disorder that was taking place in my body, yet never accepted or came into agreement with the doctor’s report. In my moment of acknowledging my weakness in the matter, I realised that I was merely making way for Jehovah Rapha to come into my life and heal me. Many times, it is the lack of acknowledgement that has kept many in the same cycle and bondage. The moment you acknowledge what is happening and come into agreement with God’s power, there lies your greatest deliverance. Tonight, as I write this article, I would like to invite you to acknowledge your reality and make room for God to come in and change your life.

Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, I invite You into my life. Lord, I acknowledge and accept You as my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. Lord, I acknowledge the circumstances that I am facing right now, and I am asking You, Lord, to release Your power into my life to perfect the weakness that I am currently experiencing. Father, I confess over my life that all is well. Father God, I come into agreement with what Your word says over my life. Father, I thank You for Your strength and power, and I thank You, Heavenly Father, that Your grace is sufficient for me in Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

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Your Disadvantage is God’s Advantage

On last night’s live broadcast, the focus was on ‘your disadvantage is God’s advantage.

The scripture was taken from Judges 3:15-20. This story covers Ehud, who was a Judge over Israel. He was described as one who was left-handed. In that day and time, those who were left-handed were from the Benjamite tribe and also deemed as societally abnormal. Nevertheless, God used what was deemed a disadvantage or disability to release the Israelites from captivity. Because Ehud was left-handed, he carried his dagger on his right thigh. In those times, the King’s men and guards would always search the left side of those who would go before the King, as they were right-handed. So, Ehud, being left-handed, whilst he was at a disadvantage societally,  was able to conceal the weapon which would be used to take down the enemy, the King of Moab.

What is that thing in your life right now that looks like a disadvantage?

The Lord is saying that He is using your disadvantage for His advantage, and He is going to get the glory out of your circumstance. During the live session, I was reminded, and I had to encourage you with it that, according to Romans 8:28, all things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose. Remember the thorn in Paul’s flesh in 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, Paul asked for the thorn to be removed three times, but God reminded him that His grace is sufficient for him and that God’s power is perfected in his (Paul’s) weakness.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I come to You in the name of Jesus Christ. Father, I thank You that You are using my disadvantage for Your advantage. Heavenly Father, I commit the areas of my life that require Your grace, and I ask that Your power be perfected in my weakness just like Paul in 2 Corinthians 12:7-9. Father, I thank You that all things are working together for my good according to Romans 8:28, and I thank You that what society has deemed abnormal in my life, You are using that for Your glory in Jesus’ Name I pray, amen. Lord help me to see myself the way You see me, and I thank You that where I have been rejected, You are redirecting me now in Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

A few links below for your attention:

Watch the replay here to last night’s live– https://bit.ly/45ur0jn

Website– www.dahna-estherfearon.com

Transition: How to Get From Here To A Place Called There (Audible)– https://adbl.co/3QDywzr

Big Sis Lil Sis Girls’ Club Purpose Journal– https://bit.ly/44DFkUs

Breakthrough Is Here

Breakthrough Is Here

Last night’s live was one for the books. The fire of the Holy Ghost was so strong in me and around me last night and I truly sensed that as believers, we are about to embark upon a season of breakthrough.

Welcome to the month of August where God is calling you into a deeper experience with Him. As you embrace your true identity in God, there is a divine reset and equilibrium that awaits you which will release you into countless victories this month. You will walk in victory from a place of rest. Last night there were various things mentioned when it comes to breakthrough in the lives of the believer. In the month of August, Kairos is about to collide with your Chronos.

In my book, ‘Transition: How to Get From Here to A Place Called There’ I break down the difference between Kairos and Chronos and what this means for you as you walk into your new season of breakthrough.

Here are few key points from my book.

  • Time is defined as the indefinite continued progress of existence and events in the past, present, and future regarded as a whole and is measured in hours, minutes and seconds past midnight or noon.
  • Though God created time, He is not subject to time so He therefore stands outside of time. The purpose of time is to give you structure and rest.

The bible talks about three kinds of time:

Chronos and Kairos are Greek words used to describe time

 Chronos – this kind of time deals with the general process of time, which is chronological. Chron in English denotes a space of time. Chronos is therefore characterised by the quantity of time

Kairos– deals with opportune, strategic and seasonal time, it deals with the present and quality. Kairos is characterised by evaluating certain events and the quality thereof. J.R. Briggs defines Kairos time as pregnant time, the time of possibility and moments in our day, weeks, months, our year or our lifetime that defines us.

Hora– this kind of time is fixed by nature and deals with the literal hour.

For this blog, I will only focus on the first two.

Chronos seems like a long wait but when Kairos shows up, everything is accelerated and fast tracked.

When Kairos invades your life, what would take you ten years, will only take you 10 minutes. When Kairos shows up, order and restoration is inevitable.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 breaks this down and there are various scriptures that demonstrates the transition between Chronos and Kairos in Exodus 3-4, John 2:4, Galatians 4:4 and John 19:30

Last night during my live broadcast, I heard the Lord say to read Revelation 3:8 “I know thy works: behold I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and has kept my word, and has not denied my name”.

I sensed the Lord wanted to encourage someone who has continued ploughing even when it got difficult and even with little strength- you kept the word of the Lord and God is opening that door that no one can sabotage or delay.

Prepare for the breakthrough and get your systems in place to receive and maintain the breakthrough. For many who has been working and not seeing results, you are about to see your fruit come forth like the Bamboo which can go five years without any growth and out of nowhere experiences acceleration and enormous growth. I called this the ‘bamboo effect’. Many of you are about to experience the bamboo effect.

Prayer: Father in the name of Jesus Christ, I ask Lord that You prepare every area of my life that is set to receive Your breakthrough. Father, renew my strength and anoint me with capacity and strategy that I will be able to maintain the overflow that is coming my way. Heavenly Father, I ask that You release the spirit of wisdom upon me and increase my discernment that I am able to discern who and where I can share my good news with. Father, hide me under the blood of Jesus from every jealous spirit. Father I thank You for the Breakthrough and I thank You for the new thing that You are doing in my life. Father, give me the spirit of recognition that I am able to discern the open door that You are opening unto me Lord. For every enemy waiting at the open door according to 1 Corinthians 16:9, I ask that Lord weaponize me with Your word that I am able to understand how to navigate and move around enemies of my progress and elevation in this season. Father I thank You that You have heard my prayers in Jesus Name I pray amen.

To catch the full replay to last night’s broadcast, click here- https://bit.ly/41x530r

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Walk It Out

Last night’s live focused on the importance of walking out the personal curriculum that God has created for your journey and purpose. I spoke about David, Daniel, and Moses and how their life experiences formed a part of the curriculum God ordained for their journeys that initially led to their elevation and promotion.

The curriculum consists of four things:

1 Content- subjects, topics or lessons to be covered throughout each term or semester.

There are certain topics based on the season that you are in that God will allow you to learn. Pay attention to the topics or themes that keep showing up during your bible study, your sermons at church or just as you are out and about enjoying leisure.

2 Learning Objectives- what a student is expected to know or be able to do after instruction.

There are set principles and revelations that God expects you to learn as you walk out your purpose and remain in obedience.

3 Teaching methods- approaches, strategies, and activities the teacher will use.

You successfully walk the curriculum God has for you when you learn God’s approach and strategies concerning your call. Learn how He speaks to you. Understand that His method of how He relates to you changes with certain seasons.

4 Assessment- how the student’s learning will be measured.

You are assessed through the tests of life.

Here are a few examples of how certain characters in the bible walked out their curriculum.

David had to learn how to lead sheep because of the King inside Him. His training ground was the field and the sheep he was responsible for. David was first Saul’s armour-bearer (1 Samuel 16:19) after being anointed by the prophet Samuel in 1 Samuel 16:13 to be King.  He was first a Shepherd in the field looking after his father’s sheep- 1Samuel 16:12. In 1 Samuel 16:18, which I believe to be the most important part of David’s journey, is the fact that “The Lord was with him”. On one hand, his father forgot him in the field when his other seven brothers were being invited to the anointing service. God was using the servants of Saul to refer him to the King.

I declare and decree to all those who will read this, may those with access to high-level men and women begin to hail and refer you. No longer will you be ignored and rejected because the oil is getting ready to expose you to the right mountain of influence in Jesus’ Name, amen.

David was a man of war. War was David’s curriculum, and so was rejection and betrayal. He experienced this from both his father, brothers, and Saul. As you read on in the scriptures, you find that David’s father and brothers did rejoin him in the cave of Adullam when he was on the run from Saul (1 Samuel 22:1). God allowed these experiences to cultivate the man of war we knew David to be. Your life experiences are an indicator of what God is trying to teach you to prepare you to be a deliverer to others.

Daniel lived a lifestyle of prayer and fasting to walk in the destiny God ordained for him to be an excellent administrator who served three kings. In Daniel 1:8-16, Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself. He found favour with the prince of the eunuchs, who allowed him to eat nothing but “pulse” for 10 days. In verse 17 of Daniel chapter 1, we see the results of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego’s obedience to the curriculum and diet that God had ordained for them.

Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus, I submit, and I yield myself to the curriculum that you have ordained for my life. Father, I thank You that my steps are ordered by You. Father, I thank You that all things are and have worked together for my good. I thank You Heavenly Father, that You are making the crooked path straight according to Isaiah chapter 45:2. I thank You that You are giving me beauty for ashes, and as I yield and submit to Your perfect will for my life, I thank You for providing for me wherever You lead me. Lord, I ask, please correct every wrong path that I have taken in my life’s journey. Lord, I ask that You reset me in my journey and put me back on track with the path that You have so perfectly ordained for me in Jesus’ Name, I pray, amen.

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Feeling Apathetic?

Last night’s broadcast, I dealt with the topic ‘Apathy’.

For most of July, I have been hearing the word ‘apathy’ in my spirit.

What is Apathy?

Apathy means a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. It describes an emotional state where a person feels indifferent or unmotivated toward things that usually evoke interest or passion.

I decided to do research on what apathy is and how to overcome apathy as a believer of Jesus Christ.

What are some of the factors that lead to apathy in the life of the believer?

1. Emotional Burnout

  • When you’re mentally or emotionally exhausted, your body and mind shut down as a defence mechanism.
  • Common in caregivers, leaders, students, or those facing prolonged stress.

Warning signs: Feeling numb, drained, or uninterested in things you once enjoyed.

 2. Depression or Anxiety

  • Apathy is a hallmark of clinical depression. You may stop caring because you’re overwhelmed by hopelessness, fear, or fatigue.

Example: “Why bother?” becomes a recurring thought.

3. Prolonged Disappointment

  • When you face repeated failure, unanswered prayers, or long seasons of waiting, apathy can grow out of frustration or loss of hope.

Proverbs 13:12 – “Hope deferred makes the heart sick…”

 4. Overstimulation & Distraction

  • Constant scrolling, multitasking, and entertainment overload can numb your senses and make you disengaged from reality and purpose.

Example: A cluttered mind can’t hear God’s voice clearly.

5. Unresolved Sin or Guilt

  • Hidden sin, shame, or spiritual compromise can create distance between you and God, leading to spiritual apathy.

Isaiah 59:2 – “Your iniquities have separated you from your God…”

How can you overcome the spirit of apathy? Here are a few strategies that can help you overcome apathy;

1. Ask God to Renew Your Heart

Apathy often comes from spiritual dryness. The first step is to ask God to revive you.

Psalm 51:10 – “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.”

 Practical step: Pray honestly, asking God to restore your passion, joy, and desire for Him.

 2. Remember Your First Love

Apathy can come when our love for God fades. Jesus calls us to return to our first love.

Revelation 2:4-5 – “You have abandoned the love you had at first. Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first.”

 Practical step: Reflect on the time when you felt close to God. What were you doing then? Return to those habits (e.g. prayer, worship, fellowship).

 3. Feed Your Spirit Daily

Just as we eat to stay alive, we must feed on God’s Word to stay spiritually awake.

Matthew 4:4 – “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.”

Practical step: Set aside time daily for Scripture reading—even 10 minutes. Let God speak to you through His Word.

4. Take Action in Faith

Apathy thrives on passivity. Faith requires action.

James 2:17 – “Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”

Practical step: Serve someone, encourage a friend, attend a small group, or volunteer. Action stirs the heart and awakens purpose.

 5. Surround Yourself with Spiritual Encouragement

Isolation fuels apathy. Fellowship rekindles fire.

Hebrews 10:24–25 – “Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together…”

 Practical step: Stay connected to your church, a prayer group, or trusted spiritual friends who uplift you. If your circle isn’t uplifting you, maybe it is time to think of shifting to new environments as God will lead you.

 6. Fix Your Eyes on Eternity

Apathy grows when we lose sight of what truly matters. Focusing on eternity brings perspective.

Colossians 3:2 – “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.”

 Practical step: Journal or reflect on God’s purpose for your life and how He wants to use you.

A Prayer to Break Apathy:

Father in the name of Jesus, I honour, and I praise your mighty name. Heavenly Father, I confess my heart has grown dull and distant. Father, I ask that You reignite my passion for You and the purpose that You have called me to. Create in me a clean heart, oh Lord, and renew a right spirit within me, and restore my joy. I choose to seek You with all my heart. Father, I repent for turning away from You. Heavenly Father, I pray that You will restore my heart from deferred hope and help me regain a Godly perspective concerning the vision You have given me in Jesus’ name. I thank You Lord for hearing my prayers in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen. Hallelujah!!!!  

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The Power of Laughter

Last night I spoke about the power of laughter. Laughter is a strategy and can be an effective weapon while going through warfare. Psalm 126:1 says, “When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter…” God is filling our hearts with laughter in this season.

In Psalm 126:1-6, after 70 years of exile in Babylon, the Israelites were allowed to return to Jerusalem (around 538 BC) when King Cyrus of Persia issued a decree. This was a fulfilment of God’s promises and a turning point in Israel’s history. This scripture reflects on the following themes;

  • Deliverance
  • Restoration
  • Joy
  • Gratitude
  • Hope

Last night, I discussed a few benefits of laughter as per the scriptures.

  • Laughter brings healing and restoration – Proverbs 17:22 says that “a merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones”. Laughter and joy has the ability to uplift your spirit, reduce stress, and even improve physical health- just like good medicine.
  • Laughter reflects God’s blessing and restoration- Psalm 126:2 says “then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, ‘The Lord has done great things for them”. Laughter has been found to be a sign of God’s deliverance and faithfulness which expresses one’s deep gratitude and joy after hardship.
  • Laughter is a sign of joy and abundance- In Genesis 21:6 “And Sarah said  God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me”. What God is getting ready to do in your life, will not only bring your laughter and joy- it will bring those who are close to you great joy too. The laughter that is coming is coming from both expected and unexpected blessings which will serve as a testimony of God’s goodness to others.
  • Laughter builds strength through joy- Nehemiah 8:10 says “do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength”- this shows that joy which leads to laughter is a source of spiritual strength.
  • Laughter defies fear and anxiety- Proverbs 31:25 states, “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come”. Laughter is a reflection of your confidence and trust in God’s future, even in uncertain times.
  • Laughter helps build community and connection – Though there is no record of Jesus laughing in the scriptures, Jesus’ life and ministry created joyful relationships and restoration amongst those He encountered.
  • God rejoices- In Zephaniah 3:17, it shows us that God rejoices over us, His people: “The Lord your God is with you…. He will take great delight in you….. He will rejoice over you with singing”. In Romans 14:17, Paul defines the Kingdom of God- “For the Kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.
  • So when you walk in joy ad peace, you are exercising the Kingdom of God on Earth.

I had to research the psychological and health benefits of laughter, and I was intrigued by what I found.

  • Laughter reduces stress and anxiety- laughter lowers the level of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which helps the body to relax and calm the mind. Deep laughter triggers physical relaxation that can last for up to 45 minutes afterwards.
  • Laughter elevates mood- laughter boosts the release of endorphins (the body’s feel-good chemicals), similar to a natural antidepressant. Laughter helps to combat depression and improves overall mood and outlook on life. I encouraged viewers yesterday to force laughter even when they don’t feel like laughing- Research shows that forced laughter can eventually lead to genuine mood improvement.
  • Laughter enhances resilience and coping- research has shown that people who laugh more often tend to be more resilient in the face of adversity. Laughter provides psychological distance from problems, making them seem more manageable, and helps us reframe challenges with a lighter, more optimistic perspective.
  • Laughter strengthens social bonds- laughter is socially contagious and builds connection and trust between people. Laughter can enhance empathy, reduce social anxiety, and increase a sense of belonging.
  • Laughter improves cognitive function- humour and laughter engage multiple areas of the brain, supporting mental flexibility and creativity. Laughter helps with problem-solving, creative thinking, and learning. Laughter stimulates both sides of the brain, encouraging better information retention.
  • Laughter provides a safe, non-threatening outlet to express deep or suppressed emotions. Laughter acts like an emotional reset, helping to release built-up tension or sadness.
  • Laughter encourages mindfulness and present-moment awareness- laughter draws your attention into the now, interrupting rumination and negative thought cycles. Laughter helps to break patterns of worry and promotes psychological presence.
  • Laughter boosts self-esteem and optimism- research has found that people with a healthy sense of humour often have higher self-worth and are more hopeful. Laughter supports a more positive self-image and encourages a growth mindset.

Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus, I honour You, Lord and Your presence. Father, I invite your joy and laughter into my life. As I have learnt that the Kingdom of God is righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost, Lord, activate the Kingdom of God in my life. Anoint me with the oil of gladness and let joy and laughter be my portion for the rest of my days in Jesus’ mighty Name, I pray, Amen and Amen.

YouTube Video- ‘The Power of Laughter’- https://bit.ly/4lFQU9i