Tag: Youth

God Is In The Details

On Sunday I shared a word of encouragement to those who are currently in a wait.

Romans 8:28 states that “All things work together for good to those who are called according to His purpose”.

I took the liberty to research the word purpose. Purpose in the Greek is prosthesis which means setting forth, intention or plan. It implies something that is intentionally decided and placed in advance- not random, accidental or an afterthought.

Pro means before or literally before the face of . This means God is absolutely intentional concerning you and every detail no matter how small, it matters to God.

One of the key things I mentioned during Sunday’s live is that there is a difference between waiting on God and waiting in God. In times of prolonged waiting, it is about our preparation and maturation for the prayer that is already answered.

If you feel like you have been waiting for something for a long time, I want you to think of the analogy where a man took his family to a restaurant whilst being on holiday. Upon arrival, they were seated. They noticed the family who arrived after them was being served their food first. So the man saw this and called over the waiter. He shared his disappointment and the waiter responded- ‘what that family ordered was already pre-made on the menu’. The man who had to wait had ordered the chef’s special, so it took longer because the ingredients were being made from scratch.

Whilst we know that God has already prepared everything concerning us, the wait is in fact about us being prepared for the promise. I shared some testimonials on how my steps were ordered by the Lord last week. It made me think just how intentional God is about me and others who I come into contact with.

To catch the replay from Sunday’s broadcast, click here https://youtu.be/UGpi3tmIyD8

Prayer: Father in the name of Jesus Christ, I pray and I ask that You release your grace upon me to wait in You. Father, I plead the blood of Jesus over my mind and I pray Lord shield my heart and mind from disappointment and hastiness. Father, help me to be patient in the truth that You are intentional concerning me and my life. Father God, I surrender to Your perfect will and way for me. Father I thank You that I never have to worry because You are in control. Father God I thank You in the name of Jesus Christ, that all things are working together for my good in Jesus Name I pray. Amen!!.

A Mind To Work

Nehemiah built the wall in 52 days. In Nehemiah 4v6, it says “the people had a mind to work”. The Hebrew root word for this is lev which means heart.

The heart is the centre of human life which encompasses your mind, will and emotions. Nehemiah was saying here that the people had a heart, desire and determination to do the work. They were committed and unified in their goal. They had a common goal and that was to rebuild the wall. On Sunday, I spoke about four characteristics of a builder and their team who has the mind to work.

1 They must be united- without unity, the vision scatters. Your team needs to be in alignment with the vision.

2 They must be determined- the men had a tool in one hand and a weapon in the other. Nothing was going to stop them from rebuilding that wall.

3 They must be enthusiastic- the pioneer and builder must fall in love with the vision. In order for effective stewardship and administration, the team must also be enthusiastic about the vision.

4 Resilience- to have the mind to work, the builder must be able to stand in the midst of opposition, mockery and ridicule.

I spoke about the purpose of distraction- the enemy will use a distraction as a tool to minimise and stop the functionality of one’s momentum. The phrase ‘fractured focus’ kept coming up and I started talking about how the enemy uses misalignment and fractures in our souls to stop us from effectively leading and building.

Check out the replay to ‘A Mind To Work’- https://youtu.be/xjQP2Y8m7MI

Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus, I thank You for Your strength, Your love and empowerment to build in the midst of opposition, ridicule and mockery. Father, I pray, Lord, heal my mind and soul, that I will see the vision and blueprint through a clear lens and continue to build what You have placed in my heart. Father, I thank You in advance for the momentum and divine focus to finish what You have started in me in Jesus’ name, I pray, amen.

The Pioneer’s Blueprint

Sunday’s broadcast ‘The Pioneer’s Blueprint was eye opening and revelatory.

I spoke about four  principles that creates effective intersection between pioneering and stewardship.

1 Stewardship precedes expansion

God rarely entrusts new territory without proven faithfulness. We see this in the life of David where he is anointed as King in 1 Samuel 16 after serving effectively as a shepherd.

2 Pioneering requires stewardship discipline

You need structure in order to sustain new ground. A vision without stewardship leads to collapse.

The purpose of the blueprint is to create structure for the vision and a system for the vision to thrive.

Biologically when you think about your body, your body has a skeletal system that provides structure to your body. Your body also relies on 11 primary systems in order to maintain health and homeostasis.

3 Risk is part of faithful stewardship

Ecclesiastes 11:1 says “cast your bread upon the waters…” when it comes to stewardship, you cannot be passive- it includes calculated faith and risk.

This is where fear tends to creep in. God has not given you the spirit of fear. Failure must not be feared. How are you seeing failure? Failure is success turned inside out.

In order to pioneer effectively, you have to be okay with the fact that there are times you may fail. Failure is just an opportunity to learn how to do it next time.

Here is the link to ‘The Pioneer’s Blueprint’ – https://youtu.be/vrySvGVi6hY

4 God gives the increase

In everything you do, you must remember that God gives the increase and He multiplies. As you go forth and you sow, God will raise up others to water what you sow and He will provide the increase. 1 Corinthians 3:6.

Prayer: Father in the name of Jesus, Lord I praise You and I bless Your holy name. Father I pray that You will empower me to know and discern the blueprint that You have curated for the ordained vision that You have released to me.

Lord deliver me from the spirit of fear and fear of failure. Help me to stop worrying about what others think of me and help me to take more calculated risks in Your name.

Lord I pray for strategy to create the structure that is specific to what You have ordained for me to do. Lord I receive grace to walk out the vision in excellence in Jesus Name I pray amen.

The Pioneer’s Mindset

Last Sunday’s broadcast, ‘The Pioneer’s Mindset’, I spoke about the importance of strategy to every prophetic word and vision. For every prophetic word and blueprint, there is a strategy. Here are a few key points from the broadcast.

Many times, we don’t see manifestation because the Lord was not sought for the blueprint and strategy.

In order for you to experience longevity, there is a strategy and blueprint that must be followed.

Stillness is important for discerning God’s blueprint. There are times throughout your prophetic journey as a Pioneer, where you have to stop- just like driving a car, at some point you will have to stop at a traffic light for other cars to go.

As a pioneer, you have to let go off the need to have certainty and clarity.

Pioneering in scripture is about movement, obedience, and establishing new ground. Many of you have been frustrated about the delayed results from your obedience but the Lord dealt with me about the fact that it is not always about the results, it is about my obedience. For many of you, this is the case, it is not always about the results, it is about your obedience.

Genesis 12:1 shows us this, Abram was told to leave his country and his family in Genesis 12:1. He did not experience immediate results, but he kept on moving. He left familiarity without knowing the destination.

Pioneering therefore, requires trust over certainty.

As a pioneer, courage and divine commission is key. In Joshua 1:9, God told Joshua to be strong and courageous after taking over from Moses. Moses’ responsibility was to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt, but Joshua had to usher the people into the Promised land. Both required different strategies. Joshua’s leadership required military strategies as there were giants in the land.

Here is the link to the broadcast ‘The Pioneer’s Mindset’ https://youtu.be/0J3YhQBunxU

Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus, I thank You for this message and for teaching me how to pioneer the vision and blueprint that You have given to me. Father, I pray for help to get things in order and to build the necessary structure and system needed to undergird the vision You have released to me. Father, help me to be a good steward of the vision and transform my mind according to Romans 12:2. Lord, release to me the mindset of a pioneer in Jesus’ Name I pray, Amen.

The Pioneer’s Tension

On Sunday’s broadcast ‘The Pioneer’s Tension’, I taught on the tension a pioneer experiences, between building and stewarding.

This thought was brought on by a series of conversions I was having with the Lord in my prayer time. After praying, I felt this in my heart, “it is one thing to build and launch but it is important to steward what you have birthed”.

I started looking at past projects and ideas that I had launched but I started to see the ways in which the Lord wanted me to take my stewardship to the next level.

The main scripture was taken from Matthew 25:14-30. The whole of Matthew 25 is somewhat convicting for me as I see it as a chapter that focuses on the following themes, preparation, stewardship, responsibility  and accountability.

In the bible, pioneering and stewardship  are closely linked. Stewardship governs how you manage what God gives you, whilst pioneering reflects how you step into new territory.

Throughout the broadcast, I taught what means to be a pioneer and steward according to the scriptures.

Here are a few key points;

1 The ownership of the vision belongs to God. According to Psalm 24v1 NLT,” the earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it”.

God is the owner and we are the custodian. I had to then look at the meaning of custodian. A custodian is a person or organisation responsible for protecting, maintaining or managing something valuable such as property, assets or records.

2 Accountability and Responsibility

Faithfulness is measured by what you do with what you’re given, not how much you have. We see this in Matthew 25v14-30 KJV.

Those  who received two and five talents doubled  their  return on investment. Multiplication is our assignment as custodians over the assignments God has given us. Inactivity due to fear is not encouraged in this chapter and we saw the repercussions of the one who hid his talent. In Genesis 1:28 KJV, Adam and Eve were commanded to be fruitful and multiply, this wasn’t just about biology- this was also about resources, influence and impact.

3 Faithfulness in small things

In Luke 16v10 NLT states that  if we are faithful in the little things then we will be faithful in the large ones. Don’t wait until you get the answered prayer before you start being faithful. In reality, what this looks like is if you are believing God for a bigger house, maintain the apartment you are currently living in. If you are believing  God for a bigger car, maintain the small car that you currently own. If you are believing God for marriage, start working on yourself before your spouse finds you. Integrity at a micro level precedes expansion. Your stewardship  is often tested before elevation.

For the rest of the broadcast, I focused on the different areas, God is calling us in this season to steward. I focused on five;

  • Time
  • Gifts and calling
  • Finances
  • Relationships and influence

How you steward the above areas will determine the level of success and wealth you are trusted with. I encourage you to watch the full teaching here https://youtu.be/BdkfEEq3CuY

Prayer: Father in the name of Jesus, Lord I thank You for this word and for showing me the ways in which I need to be a better steward.

Father I pray, help me to steward well that which you have given me to steward. Father, I repent for not stewarding what you have given me due to fear and distraction. Lord release your divine strategies to me for what You are birthing through me.

Father help me to steward and pioneer this season and Father multiply that which I put my hands to do. Revive every dream and vision that has laid dormant in me as a result of poor stewardship. Lord I receive your love and correction and I ask Father, give me the eyes of a dove that I may focus only on what You have given me to steward in this season. Lord release the pioneer’s mindset upon me now in Jesus Name I pray amen.

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

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!!!!  

To watch last night’s replay, click this link https://bit.ly/4546cxn

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

Your Obedience Carries A Sound

Last night’s live, I focused on the importance of pivoting in this season. The word pivot has different meanings depending on the context. The general meaning of a pivot is a fixed point that something turns or rotates around. From a business context, to pivot, means to change direction or strategy in response to circumstances. To pivot is a change in focus or direction.

The focus scripture was taken from 2 Kings 7:3-19. Here are a few nuggets from that scripture. The focus scripture was taken from 2 Kings 7:3-19. Here are a few nuggets from that passage of scripture:

  • The lepers were a people who, because of the condition they dealt with in their bodies, society ostracised them and considered them unclean, so they lived at the entrance of their gate to Samaria (vs3).
  • The pivot of the four lepers started with a decision
  • They rose at twilight, just after sunset or sunrise. In the live video, I said midnight, so I would like to correct that error here.
  • As they stepped out by faith, God amplified the sound of their footsteps
  • Because of their pivot, a whole nation ate (vs 8-18)- this pivotal decision and risk made by the lepers was on the back of the poverty the nation was experiencing at the time. Read 2 Kings 6 to gain more clarity.
  • To pivot, you have to have a transformed mind (Romans 12:2)

Prayer: Father, in the name of Jesus, I ask You, Lord, to empower me to obey Your instructions concerning my purpose and destiny in You. Lord, help me to understand that by faith, as I step out, you are amplifying my footsteps. Lord, lead me to the place of provision that those in my vicinity and proximity will be blessed. Father, I thank You for hearing me and for blessing me. Father, I repent of every disobedience. Lord, I ask for your mercy to realign me with my destiny in you, and where I have missed out on breakthroughs because I refused to pivot. Lord, I recall the opportunity and moment for me to pivot in Jesus’ Name, I pray, amen.

Watch the replay of my YouTube Video- ‘Your Obedience Carries A Sound ‘- https://bit.ly/3ZGL3aN