The essence of something is its very nature, and when we study the essence of prayer, we must take into account how powerful it really is. Prayer is communicating with God, not simply a recital or a constant repetition where we do all the talking. If we have reduced our prayer life to this level, it has become merely words that we say. The purpose of prayer is for fellowship and communion with God. This truly connects us with Him. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org.

If we are not careful, pride can sneak up on us, and we can find ourselves operating in it without ever being aware of it. It can manifest itself either as pride and arrogance, or as timidity and shyness. Proud people disregard the Word of God, choosing to exalt themselves instead of Him. Pride causes us to be self-centered, and when we find ourselves there, we are trusting ourselves instead of God. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org.

As Believers, it is important for us to be able to authenticate our trust in God. When we trust Him, we lean on Him confidently, but if we have confidence solely on ourselves, we will not last very long. If we do not realize that we need God, we will end up in failure. We must begin developing this trust in Him long before trouble hits, and we can do that with the little things in our everyday lives. This step leads us to faith, and it will empower us. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org.

When we strike a balance between faith and grace, we learn that trust is the currency of the kingdom of God. This trust teaches us that God is faithful, and He will do exactly what He says He will do. When we examine the word “trust,” it must go beyond the simple cliché most people utter when they say they trust God. For many, this is just a word, but it actually boils down to what we practice beyond the cliché. As Believers, we must take the steps to ensure we are leaning on Him. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org.

As Believers, we do not have to chase after the power of influence, because God has already given us the ability to influence people’s lives. This is something the enemy does not want us to understand. What impacts others the most are our words, actions, attitudes, behaviors, and our choices. We know that Jesus was the greatest Influencer of all time, and the Bible is tremendously influential. When we study this living book, we learn important lessons on how to produce a godly effect on others through our service. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org.

Influence is defined as the ability to produce an effect on others without any apparent exertion, and in our soul-winning efforts, the power of our influence is important. Jesus set the example for us during His earthly ministry, and the Holy Spirit provides the opportunity to continue that ministry today. When we depend on Him, our lives become a living testimony to God To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org.

If we are to see manifestations in our life, we must develop our faith, and we do that by digging deep into the Word of God. Whether we need healing, deliverance, prosperity, wholeness, or anything else in our lives, Jesus has provided it for us because He loves us. Believing that we have a right to all He has made available to us through the shedding of His blood is an important part of our faith. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org.

We could labor on our own for years, but one moment of God’s favor turns things around and causes restoration and change in our life. Favor cannot be bought or earned, but through Jesus, we have an introduction into it. God bestows favor on us as a gift and a token of love, and this favor can be defined as friendship. We are to abide in this special place, which produces uncommon results and changes the outcome of situations in ways we could never imagine. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org.

When we are highly developed in something, manifestations will develop quickly, and our faith is no different. There is a link between grace and faith, and also a difference between works of the Law and works of faith. The will of God is for all the spiritual promises made to us in the Bible to be manifested in our life, and our faith is the bridge that connects the spiritual to the physical. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org.

Sometimes we may wonder whether works are necessary now that we are under grace. If we choose to depend on the Law of Moses to justify us, then that means we are declaring ourselves righteous by self-performance. Grace means we no longer have to perform according to the Law to get God to bless us or show us favor. But we must not get confused between the works of the Law and the works of faith. To support the ministry financially, text "CDMPodcast" to 74483 or visit www.worldchangers.org.