Tag: Psychology

The Process of Desire

Last Thursday’s live focused on desire, and the psychological makeup and source of our desires.

We learnt that the following parts of the brain are responsible for the accumulation of our desires.

  • Amygdala: The central hub in the limbic system which plays a critical role in processing emotional responses, such as fear, anxiety, and pleasure.
  • Ventral Tegmental Area (VTA) and Nucleus Accumbens: are key components of the brain’s reward system, releasing dopamine to drive motivation, pleasure, and desire (specifically “wanting” or “incentive salience”).
  • Prefrontal Cortex (PFC): is responsible for rational thought and executive function. During intense emotions like romantic love, the PFC can exhibit decreased activity, contributing to the, “love is blind” effect.
  • Insular Cortex: constantly monitors the body’s internal emotional state (interoception), bridging visceral sensations with cognitive, “feelings”.
  • Hypothalamus: often linked to basic desires like hunger and sexual drive. 

I went further to teach on the neurochemistry of our emotions of desire and what chemical reactions are responsible for our various emotions;

  • Dopamine: The primary neurotransmitter associated with desire, motivation, and pleasure.
  • Serotonin: Regulates mood stability, with lower levels often associated with the obsessive thinking seen in early romantic love.
  • Oxytocin: Known as the, “bonding hormone,” it fosters trust and attachment.
  • Norepinephrine: Contributes to the euphoric and giddy sensations of romantic love. 

This shows that there is an interrelation between your emotion and desire overlapping with the various parts of the brain. Research shows that thoughts are transmitted via neurotransmitters which triggers and changes feelings.

Thoughts     >     Emotions          >        Behaviours

Your feelings are the conscious, subjective experience of bodily sensations processed by the brain. The highlight of last week’s live for me was this piece of research I read where the thought feeling cycle generally only lasts for 90 seconds in the brain before the surge dissipates. I asked the question, how many people are making life changing, permanent decisions because of a 90 second feeling.

There are three phases and four elements that contribute to the thought feeling emotion desire cycle;

Phase 1: The Spark (Emotions & Desire)

Everything usually begins with a stimulus (external or internal). Your amygdala scans for threats or rewards. If it sees something it wants, it triggers Desire via the release of dopamine. This is a physiological “itch” that demands action. 

Phase 2: The Interpretation (Feelings)

As your body reacts (increased heart rate, butterflies in the stomach), your Insular Cortex notices these physical changes. This is where an emotion (biological) becomes a feeling (mental). You label the sensation as “excitement,” “anxiety,” or “longing.” 

Phase 3: The Narrative (Thoughts)

Your Prefrontal Cortex then tries to make sense of the feeling. It generates Thoughts to justify the desire: “I really need that coffee because I didn’t sleep well.” These thoughts can then loop back and amplify the original emotion, making the desire even stronger. 

I can almost hear you say I appreciate all of this research but how do I manage my desires? – now that  I know that my feelings and desire is not demonic, it is what I do with it that makes it a sin. Below I will share a few techniques coupled with scripture in how to regulate your desires with the help of the Holy Spirit.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) teaches us that by changing the thought, you can actually dampen the emotion and eventually reduce the desire. This is known as top-down thinking or cognitive regulation. This is the process where the pre-frontal cortex exerts control over lower level, impulsive emotional centres like the amygdala. Top-down strategies allow you to consciously reshape your internal experience.

I focused on one out of the four strategies- cognitive reappraisal. This is the most well studied and used top-down strategy. It involves deliberately changing the interpretation of a situation to alter its emotional impact. With this strategy, you identify the automatic thought that is fuelling your emotions and replace it with a more positive one. The impact on the brain is that this activates the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex which sends inhibitory signals to the amygdala  which physically dampening the alarm.

 In scripture, Philippians 4v8 (KJV) instructs us to think on “whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest. Whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things”. Romans 12:2 (KJV) says  “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable , and perfect, will of God”.

So I challenge you, it is time to reconstruct some of those thoughts that has been impacting desires, especially the desires that have become unbridled and idolatrous leading to behaviours that don’t please God.

The second strategy I delved into was cognitive distancing- this technique is where in order to regulate a strong desire, one is encouraged to use distancing to view the situation from a detached perspective. Instead of saying “I want this” you say I am noticing the sensation of wanting”. You also start to imagine the long-term costs of giving rather than the short-term reward. James 1:14-15 outlines the consequence of sin after desire is conceived.

Prayer: Father in the name of Jesus Christ, Lord I thank You for this word and breakdown of how desire is formed in me. Father I commit my desires and my heart in your hand. Father God, regulate my heart to desire only what You have in store for me. Lord bridle my desires in You in the name of Jesus Christ.  Father I pray help me to surrender my will, desires and emotions to you. As it is my thoughts that fuel my feelings, Lord I submit my thoughts to you and any thought or imaginations that is exalting itself against You oh Lord I cast it down in the name of Jesus Christ according to 2 Corinthians 10:5. Father, align my thoughts, feelings and desires with your word and I submit my flesh to You in the name of Jesus. Father I thank You that You have heard me in Jesus Christ Name I pray amen.

To watch the full teaching on Desire- Part 2 , click here https://bit.ly/4aOnUck

Distraction: Your Greatest Enemy In This Season

In this season, your discernment needs to be amplified.

For many of you, good things are being presented to you as the God thing and in this season, it is important not to fall for the good thing. In this hour, it is important to be mindful of the enemy using your desire as a distraction against you.

Distraction is defined as any internal or external force—such as worry, materialism, or busyness—that divides the mind and diverts focus, affection, and devotion away from God. It is characterised as a “pulling away” from spiritual priorities, often leading to a state of being unsettled, anxious, or spiritually unproductive. 

In the bible, distraction is linked to anxiety ‘merimnao’ which implies a mind pulled in different directions, hindering undivided devotion to God. During the broadcast, I received a divine download of a shattered glass. When a glass is shattered, it no longer has the capacity to hold what is being poured into it. A distracted mind cannot carry and hold God-ordained visions.

In Luke 10:38-42- Martha is distracted by her preparations. The Greek word for this verse is periespato, which means necessary tasks can become distractions when they pull attention away from sitting at Jesus’ feet. The enemy uses distraction as a tactic to neutralise your effectiveness, pulling you away from God-given purpose.

Throughout the broadcast, I taught that one’s idols are a distraction.

Key Psychological Aspects of Distraction:

  • Coping Mechanism: Distraction helps one manage discomfort, such as pain or emotional distress, by temporarily ignoring a stressor. While useful in the short term, it can sometimes be a passive, avoidant strategy linked to reduced proactive problem-solving.
  • Attentional Shift: It involves the involuntary or voluntary movement of attention from a focal task to an irrelevant stimulus. It is often triggered by external notifications or internal anxiety.
  • Procrastination and Avoidance: When used to avoid unpleasant tasks, distraction becomes procrastination. It is often driven by an underlying desire to escape discomfort.
  • Dual Nature:
    • Negative: Frequent distractions, particularly from technology, can erode cognitive resources, reduce focus, and harm productivity and relationships.
    • Positive: Controlled, deliberate distraction can provide a necessary mental break (a “time-out”) that reduces the intensity of negative emotions, allowing for a return to a problem later with a calmer, more productive mindset.

In essence, distraction is a mechanism designed to manage cognitive load and emotional energy, often acting as a “drag” away from intended focus, which can be harmful if habitual but beneficial if used purposefully. 

How to overcome distraction.

  • Prioritise God -Put God first. Prioritise the Lord first thing in the morning and last thing at night. Prioritise what God has given you.  Matthew 6:33
  • Set boundaries- Let your no be no and your yes be yes- Matthew 5:37
  • Maintain a single eye focused on God -like the dove in Song of Songs 1:15; doves have limited binocular vision; they focus on one object at a time. This represents a heart not divided, focusing entirely on God. Doves can see in the dark and detect UV light. That is how focused we are to be as believers, even during dark times, our eyes and focus must be fixed on the Lord.  

Prayer: Father in the name of Jesus, I pray Lord according to Philippians 2v5, let this mind be in me which was also in Christ Jesus. Father, keep me in perfect peace as my mind is stayed on You, according to Isaiah 26:3. Lord, show me the areas of my life where I am distracted. Father, help me to put my trust in You alone and help me not to worry about anything. I put my trust in your word in Matthew 6:33. Lord, help me to seek Your Kingdom first. Lord help me to have the eyes of a dove according to Song of Songs 1:15, where I only have eyes for you and for what you are leading me to do and become in Jesus Name I pray Amen!!!

Watch the replay to Distraction: Your Greatest Enemy In This Season- https://bit.ly/4t6JPCM

Desire

Last Thursday, I spoke about Desire. I felt so strongly that the Lord wanted me to speak on this to help fellow brothers and sisters to understand the dangers of having an unbridled desire. Desire is a strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen. I started by saying that desire originated from God, not the fall of man. Genesis 1:31. As humans, we are created with a longing, an appetite, and a yearning. We were created with the capacity for love, intimacy, beauty and meaning. The purpose of desire is to move us toward communion not consumption.

Though the fall of man did not create desire, it distorted its orientation.

Genesis 3:6 in the NLT states, “The woman was convinced. The fruit looked so fresh and delicious, and it would make her so wise! So she ate some of the fruit. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her. Then he ate it, too”. This scripture shows the shift from trust to grasping, from gift to possession and from God to now autonomy, in other words, trusting in one’s own ability rather than in God. This verse shows the threefold temptation of man.

1 Lust of the flesh- the enemy deceived her with the truth, and her mind became convinced that she had to have this fruit.

2 Lust of the eyes- her eye gates became exposed to the deception, which then had an impact on her soul, the seat of her will and emotions.

3 Pride of life- the pride was her believing in the lie that nothing would happen to her, to the point that she then gave the fruit to her husband. She didn’t just destroy herself; her unbridled desire caused both her and Adam to lose their place in the Garden of Eden, causing a disconnect from God. Pride came before their destruction, Proverbs 16:18.

Throughout the broadcast, I shared that a desire not processed through prayer becomes dangerous. Desire not rooted in prayer makes one impulsive. Unbridled desire makes one careless when it comes to boundaries, and it makes one not bothered about the safety of others. When you operate in unbridled desire, you don’t care about how you get the thing you desire; you develop tunnel vision regarding that particular desired outcome at the cost of those around you. I shared my own testimony of how my own unbridled desire almost cost me my mind and my health. The spiritual torment I endured as a result of my own personal idolatry.

It is my prayer that as you read this, any form of idolatry in your hearts as a result of unbridled desire be cast out in the name of Jesus. And may you be restored to the place of only desiring the promises of God concerning you.

Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, I commit my heart and the matters of my heart into Your hands. Father, I repent of every idol in my heart that has birthed unbridled desire. Father, I ask that You heal my heart of pain that has been caused by unbridled desire and my inability to discern Your divine warnings. Father, I pray, create in me a clean heart, Oh Lord and renew a right spirit within me according to Psalm 51:10. Restore my desire for you and help me to be like the deer in Psalm 42v1, that pants for the water brooks. Lord, my soul pants for you. Father God, I thank You that You have heard my prayers in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

Watch the replay to ‘Desire’ here https://bit.ly/4tf2LiJ

The Power Of Imagination

Last Thursday night was so powerful; I was so blown away by the research I did before teaching. I gleaned so much. The title of the message was ‘The Power of Imagination’.

Imagination is defined as the mind’s ability to form mental images, plans, or purposes, often using the Hebrew yetser (shaping/forming) or Greek dianoia/logismos, encompassing both corrupt human schemes (Genesis 6:5) and God-given hope or vision (Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 26:3).

The scriptures present a dual view of imagination: it can be a tool for faith and hope, but also a source of wicked thoughts.

2Corinthians 10v5 instructs us to cast down imaginations while encouraging us to envision God’s promises in Ephesians 3:20, whilst having the faith for the manifestation of those promises in Hebrews 11:1 and meditating on His word in Psalm 1:2, which frames positive imagination as visualising God’s unseen realities and plans. 

There are over 100 scriptures on imagination. Here are a few.

Positive aspects of imagination

  • Ephesians 1:17-18
  • Genesis 6:5
  • Mark 11:24
  • Philippians 4:8
  • Ephesians 3:20-21- If you can see it, you can attain it.
  • Proverbs 4:43- The enemy plans to keep you in trauma because if he can keep you in trauma, then he has arrested your ability to imagine and receive heavenly hope.

Negative aspects of imagination

  • Wicked imaginations: Proverbs 6:16-18 condemns a heart that devises wicked imaginations, while Romans 1:21 notes people becoming vain in their imaginations when they turn from God. Genesis 11:6- The tower of Babel was built with imagination- be careful your imagination does not take you beyond the plans and parameters God has built for you.
  • High imaginations: 2 Corinthians 10:5 instructs believers to “cast down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God,” bringing thoughts captive to Christ. Throughout the broadcast, I gave a thorough breakdown of 2 Corinthians 10:5:

Casting down (kathairountes)-“A military term meaning to demolish, tear down, or overthrow, specifically used for destroying strongholds or fortresses.

Imaginations (logismous)- refers to reasonings, arguments or calculations. It implies the intellectual arguments or philosophies that set themselves up against God.

High thing (hypsoma) – refers to a lofty barrier, bulwark, or prideful, elevated opinion.

Exalteth itself (epairomenon) – means lifting oneself up or raising oneself against, indicating prideful defiance.

Bringing into captivity (aichmalotizontes)- to make a prisoner of war. This continues the military metaphor, implying the capture of the enemy’s thoughts.

Thought (noema)- refers to an idea, purpose, device or mental conception.

Obedience (hypakoen) – refers to compliance or submission, specifically to the authority of Christ.

It is a spiritual battle where we use the power of the Holy Spirit to destroy intellectual fortresses- prideful philosophies, arguments, and false reasonings coming against the word of God. Thoughts empower our imagination, which then leads to real-life situations. The enemy uses thoughts to take over your imagination.

Positive aspects of imagination (often linked to faith & hope) 

  • Faith as evidence of unseen things: Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as “the evidence of things not seen,” suggesting imagination is crucial for picturing what God promises.
  • God’s limitless ability: Ephesians 3:20 states God can do “immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,” implying imagination as the starting point for God’s work.

Breakdown of Ephesians 3:20

Now to Him who is able (To de dunameno)- Dunameno implies having the inherent, moral, and functional power to do something. It is the root of “can-do” or “power”.

Beyond all things (Huper panta). Huper means over or beyond, highlighting that God acts above all limitations.

Super abundantly/ far more abundantly (huperekperissou)- this is a compounded word indicating a massive excess- literally “beyond out of measure”.

We ask or think/perceive (aitoumetha e nooumen): Think in the Greek (Nooumen) comes from nous (mind), suggesting not just thoughts, but comprehensive imagination or comprehension

According to the power that worketh (kata ten dunamin ten energoumenen) – Energeo means to be active, efficient or effective.

In us (en hemin)- this indicates the location of this power- not just external but actively operating within believers.

  • Meditation/Visualisation: Hebrew words like hagah (meditate/imagine) in Joshua 1:8 and Psalm 1:2 link imagining God’s law with godly living.
  • Hope: Imagination is described as the spiritual womb for hope, conceiving what God’s Word says, with faith bringing it to birth. 

How to use imagination according to scripture

  • Guard your mind: Focus on things above (Colossians 3:2) and cast down thoughts that oppose God’s knowledge (2 Corinthians 10:5).
  • Fill it with God’s promises: Use imagination to envision God’s unlimited possibilities and promises to overcome spiritual strongholds.
  • See with spiritual eyes: Allow God to enlighten the “eyes of your heart” to understand His hope and inheritance (Ephesians 1:17-18)

Towards the end of the broadcast, I taught on imagination from a psychological perspective, and I talked about how Imagination shapes the Brain and Subconscious mind

Catch the replay here- https://bit.ly/4sTDD0P

Prayer: Father in the name of Jesus, I thank You for this message. Lord, I commit my mind into Your holy Hands. Father, I pray release your healing balm over my mind. Lord, demolish and destroy the fortresses surrounding my mind, preventing me from receiving, imagining and perceiving the life that You have created for me. Father, I pray an Ephesians 3:20 blessing over my mind and life in the name of Jesus Christ. Where the enemy has released captivity against my mind, Father, I speak freedom over my mind in the name of Jesus. Lord, I thank You that who the son sets free is free indeed, and freedom is my portion. I walk in my freedom, and I claim every blessing with my name on it in Jesus mighty name I pray amen.

If you would like to give your life to Jesus, send me a message, and I will be happy to walk you through the salvation prayer.

Be Blessed….

The Power Of Vision

The mind has many functions, but the two main functions according to Dr Mike Murdock, is to replay the past and to pre-play the future.

Last Thursday’s session, I focused on the power of vision and what this means for the believer. I truly believe this year God has so much in store for His Sons and Daughters. You will only see the manifestation if you can first perceive it.


In Proverbs 29v18, it says “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he”.

Vision provides guidelines and a clear blueprint for the path you need to take in order to fulfil destiny and purpose. Vision acts as a GPS that helps you to navigate all that life throws at you.

In Habakkuk 2:2, Habakkuk is encouraged to write the vision and make it plain, in other words, be specific upon the tablets – make it clear. That everyone who reads it may run. In other words, upon reading the vision, it will be clear to the reader that makes implementation more possible.  

As stated in the broadcast, 2026 will be an Ephesians 3:20 kind of year, where God is calling us into limitless thinking.

The word of God in Philippians 2v5 encourages us to let this mind be in you, which is also in Christ Jesus. The key to victorious living is coupling your faith and belief with agreement with what God says concerning you. During the broadcast, I sensed that 90% of my listeners already had faith and believed what God said concerning them however, what I perceived in the spirit was that many were surrounded by friends and loved ones who did not believe what they believed or even that they deserved what God has for them.

Another important point shared in the broadcast is that your subconscious does not know the difference between good or bad, or when you are serious versus being in jest. What you allow to be spoken around you and to you and what remains unchallenged is perceived as agreement, and that is what births your reality. This works in tandem with the power of vision. What you hear affects your perception and, in turn, impacts your vision.

Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus, Lord, I thank You for this revelation, and I pray that You will heal my perception and belief system so that I will believe and perceive all You have for me. Father reveal the doubters and naysayers in my circle. Remove any barriers to my subconscious mind, and Father, let the mind which is in Jesus also be in me. Heal my subconscious mind of every doubt and fear, and help me to realise that I am deserving of all that Heaven has for me in this year. Father, I agree with Your word concerning me, and I say yes and amen to Your perfect will concerning me. Align me, oh Lord, and help me not to resist what You have for me this year in Jesus name I pray, amen.

Watch the replay to ‘The Power of Vision’ here, https://bit.ly/4r0ROj8


An Important Key For 2026

Happy New Year to you all!!! I pray the Christmas season was a blessing.

In this new year, there is one key that you will need to navigate and maintain all that Heaven has for you.

For the last couple of months, the Lord has been dealing with me about belief systems and the subconscious mind. If you can see it and if you believe what you see, then manifestation is inevitable. Proverbs 23v7 says, “as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he”. What you think is what you become. This is the Bible, not the law of attraction, or as the New Age has claimed, this is the Word of God.

Your subconscious does not know the difference between when you are joking and when you are serious, so whatever you confess, your subconscious holds on to that, which then starts to attract certain situations to your life. In this year, 2026, it will be a matter of your faith and belief. This year, your faith and belief system have to align to birth the things that God has for you. Everything that you will ever need is already waiting for you; it is your faith that will birth the blessings according to Hebrews 11:1.

Your belief system is a total of your core principles, values, and ideologies that one hold, which are shaped by cultural, societal, religious, and personal influences. Your belief system is formed by the lens through which you perceive the world around you, influencing your attitudes, behaviours and interactions with others. This is mostly impacted by the authority figures (i.e. caregivers, parents and guardians, etc) in your life in the first 0-6 years of your foundational years. To listen to the full message, click this link  https://bit.ly/3LElx27.

Prayer: Father in the Name of Jesus, I commit my mind, soul and spirit to you. Father, I commit my conscious, unconscious and subconscious mind to you. Father, remove the negativity and let the mind which is in Christ Jesus let it be in me, according to Philippians 2:5. Father, renew and transform my mind according to Romans 12:2, and restore to me a new heart and spirit according to Ezekiel 36:26. Father, according to Psalm 51:10-12, create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. Father, I thank You that You are restoring my perspective and opening me up to the principle of practising and walking out positive thinking.  

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

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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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