While some people are a blessing and beneficial to our lives, others do more harm than good, are bad influences, toxic, and need to be cut off completely from our lives. I've had different kinds of people in my life. I have had those who have tried to entice me to sin and go down the wrong path. I've also had those who pretended to be my friends, but they slandered me behind my back. The last category is those who are out-rightly toxic. Toxic people are those the devil uses to accomplish his goals in our lives. They destroy our happiness, morals, confidence, relationships, and walk with God.  

If you think you can manage everyone in your life and not cut anyone off, I tell you this: you can't. You must let go of certain people in your life when it's necessary to do so.

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Perhaps you're wondering if you hate your husband or if you're simply depressed. You should know marriage has ups and downs, which are natural. If you feel despair and hatred for the husband you once loved, and it's impacting multiple areas of your relationship and connection, from sex to communication. In that case, it is possible you are depressed. Something else could also be responsible for this feeling. 

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If the famous words of Mick Jagger and the Stones, "I can't get no... satisfaction."
"Satisfaction is the act of fulfilling a need, desire, or appetite, or the feeling gained from such fulfillment. Satisfaction means you've had enough — in a good way. When a product says "Satisfaction guaranteed" it means you'll like it or they'll give you your money back." Satisfaction can seem to be like joy on some many levels. But, it's not. Joy is sustainable.

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Imperfections come with scars which are a reminder that something terrible happened. Scars are physical or emotional. The emotional ones are deep, and they are not easy to detect.

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How to Deal with Weariness

In this episode, I invite you to continue trusting in the Lord anytime you start finding it so hard to wait on the Lord. Also, I share with you why God is always present to encourage those who put their trust in Him. Having a life full of joy in every season is absolutely possible. Keep calm and wait on the Lord!

Key Highlights

[01:12] When I realized I started running on empty

[03:25] Experiencing failed expectations

[07:44] Have you ever felt lost on the path to God?

[08:57] Why the Word of God will truly come through for me

[10:28] Stop cutting corners

[11:35] Cultivating joy at home

[11:45] Give your home a new refresh or restart: Switch things around

[12:43] Choose to trust in God

[13:26] Are you feeling restless, tired and weary?

[14:24] Keep calm and wait on the Lord! 

Notable Quotes

• Life is full of waiting. And it’s okay to wait. Many times I or we all dislike waiting because of the unmet expectations. The more we experience these failed expectations, the more furious we grow.
• God doesn't hand us out his itinerary or a map showing all of the things that will happen on our way to receive His promises.
• Our faith is not a clutch to escape the reality of life.  God's promises are not a false hope to hold on to for some time before despair comes. The word of God is alive and is active.
• He is everlasting and so is His word. He is ever present in every situation and in all situations.
• God didn't give you the desire, or a faith goal for you to carry through without his direction.
• There is no time that God will be absent. He never thinks or grows weary, or wears out.
• God is always present to encourage those who put their trust in Him.
• The strongest of men is non-existent in comparison to God. When human beings are at the peak of their physical abilities we succeed at everything but the battle against the fleshly nature.
• He will give them all kinds of strength to fulfill the work he has sent them to do. This is God's promise to all of us. This is God's promise to all those who wait on Him.
• Waiting builds character. It promotes intimacy and dependence on God. It builds patience and produces inward strength.
• God is unshakable. He is everlasting. He will renew our strength every single time.

Resources

Mentioned Scriptures

Proverbs 27:17

Isaiah 40:28-29

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Should I Be Manifesting As A Christian?

The devil has been twisting the word of God, poisoning the truth. Nowadays, there is a term that has recently become popularly called manifesting.

Manifesting means that if we believe in the law of attraction and focus on what we want, it will be given to us. Sounds somewhat innocent, but it is not—it is worrying since many churches and believers have adapted this thought as truth.

In this episode, my mission is to explain why we—as Christians—should not be manifesting and what the word of God says about it.

Remember, God is not a genie in a bottle. He is our father and creator.

Blessings!

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

[0:30] Why we shouldn't be manifesting as Christians.

[3:24] What is manifestation?

[7:51] What does the word of God say about the manifestation?

[13:04] Seek God's will.

BIBLE CHAPTERS AND VERSES

• Matthew 7:7-11
• James 1:17
• John 4:13-14

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God sent us to this world to fulfill his purpose. However, this busy world, sometimes, can make us lose it.

The key to staying focused is to seek God's wisdom through prayer, reading his word, and congregation.

When we lose focus, we are vulnerable to falling into temptation and evil desires that can lead us to sin. Let us remember that the lust of the flesh, eyes, and the pride of life come from the world and not from the Father. That is why staying within the path of God will prevent us from sinning.

Let us seek God's wisdom the same way we look for money.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

[0:30] Wisdom is the key to staying focused.

[4:36] Finding the right focus is a battle of desires.

[5:39] What are the good and evil desires?

[7:35] Put your focus on God's word.

[8:04] Moral Benefits of Wisdom.

BIBLE CHAPTERS AND VERSES

• Proverbs 2:2-5
• 1 John 2:16
• Matthew 13:44
• Proverbs 2:1-5

RESOURCES

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Praise and worship are vital to the relationship between God and His people. Throughout the Bible, God's love for those who praise Him is made clear. In fact, the Lord says in Psalm 22:23 that those who "declare His glory among the nations" will one day "declare His righteousness" (Psalm 22:23). In addition to being an expression of our love for God, worship is also a declaration of trust in Him. We can trust that God will uphold us when we're weary.

In this episode, I discuss the benefits of praising and worshipping God. It helps put our faith in God, gets us out of our comfort zone, involves sacrifice, celebrates God and signifies surrender. I also share some insights on why it is difficult to praise and worship God especially when going through hard times. Tune in to learn more on this and other exciting topics!

Timestamps

[00:55] Why it is difficult to praise and worship God

[01:50] The story of Job

[06:00] How God answers prayers

[07:24] The inspirational song by Shane Bernard

[13:06] The story of the Hebrew boys

[14:30] Why should we worship?

[14:31] 1# Worship puts our faith in God

[15:15] 2# Worship involves sacrifice

[17:17] 3# Worship gets us out of our comfort zone

[20:42] 4# Worship signifies surrender

[22:55] 5# Worship to celebrate God

Notable quotes

• “It is difficult to praise and worship God especially when you are going through hard times.”
• “The interesting thing about Job was that, he questioned and protested to God but was still with God.”
• “We are human beings, we are innately built for community. The independence does not work.”
• “It is nearly impossible to worship God in truth and spirit without personal revelation of Him.”
• “True worship will bubble out of our hearts despite the horror of our circumstances.”
• “Praise is not a reward that we give to God. It is a token of our appreciation.”

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When you give, you're giving away something that's valuable to you: your time, your money, your talent, and skills, or even just your emotional support and care. You're sacrificing something in order to help someone else.

But when you do that — when you give — you're also getting something back. Something that can make the world feel like a better place for everyone. Some call it "joy." Others call it feeling connected to other people and to the world around them. Still, others might think of it as gratitude for everything they already have in their lives.

Today’s episode is about giving and selling generosity to reap joy. Tune in as I share with you some lessons from the scripture about giving, the tips on how to give, and how this can help you be like God.

Key Highlights

[00:42] A story about the farmer

[02:02] Relating the farmer’s story to our lives

[05:02] Statistics on people’s contribution to the church

[06:30] Quote from Timothy Keller

[07:34] Where is your treasure?

[11:40] Lessons about money from the scripture

[13:51] Tips on how to give

[14:20] #1 Share and give that has meaning to you

[15:43] #2 When you’re giving, don’t expect anything in return

[18:44] Have an abundant mindset

[20:08] Giving cheerfully

[23:17] What are you sowing?

[26:00] The bottom line

Notable Quotes

• Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will reap generously. (2nd Corinthians 9:6)
• Do you know that the average church member contributes only 1.5%? To 2% of their income to God's work?
• Of the 38 parables that Jesus spoke 16 of them teach about the danger of money in our society.
•  The world teaches that to be wealthier you should take more. While Scripture tells us to be rich, we must give more.
• Give with your whole heart and don't hold it back.
• Live with the belief that there is more than enough for everyone. Have an abundant mindset.
• Sowing and reaping are a part of our everyday life. Whatever we sow in life, we're going to reap. 
• When you're generous, you are like God, we are like God. When we give it away, God multiplies it.

Resources

Mentioned Scriptures

2nd Corinthians 9:6

2nd Corinthians 9:5-7

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It's normal to feel sad and hurt after an important relationship changes or ends. You might wonder what went wrong, why your loss happened, and how you'll live without the person or people who were a big part of your world. It may seem like a long, hard journey ahead when you start to recover. But there are many steps you can take and many ways to find support.

In this episode, I discuss the different ways we can overcome the change and loss of our loved ones. I talk about God’s will and His divine timing. I also share some insights on keeping a positive mindset in the face of loss and change and guarding our hearts. Tune in to learn more on this and other exciting topics!

Timestamps

[00:47] Laysha’s journey of overcoming change and loss

[08:13] God’s will and His divine timing

[10:04] How to keep a joyous mindset in the face of loss and change

[13:46] Guarding our hearts

Notable quotes

• “Losing your most trusted and cherished person in the world can feel unbearable. It can feel like you can’t breathe.”
• “Some changes are unbearable and can rob us of our joy. The Bible, however, does not leave us unattended in this regard. God restores joy.”
• “For us to keep a joyous mindset, we must accept that change and loss will happen as long as we are in this world. Understanding that there are different times and seasons gives us a sense of anticipation.”
• “We have to acknowledge that God is in charge. We will never be in control. There is nothing we can do to avoid change and loss.”
• “Accept the past but fight for your future. Even though we are never free from change and loss, we are free to decide how to respond to it.”

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