If I were to decide that I wanted to start a new career, I couldn’t just hop into it without any experience. I would need the training, possible schooling, and even certifications. Learning and growing take time and effort. In today’s message, Bishop Lance says that change doesn’t happen from a one-time event where you spontaneously decide to flip your life around. Following Christ and becoming more like Him happens when you make the decision to follow Him every day. It won’t be immediate, but it will happen!

Do you have a friend with whom you, over time, have become very alike? It’s a weird concept, but you’ll look like the people you’re closest to. In today’s message, Bishop Lance says that the Holy Spirit can and will flip your life upside down. When you surrender your life to Him, it’s a declaration that you’re going to live for Him, and with that comes a natural change guided by the Holy Spirit. And all of a sudden, you make different decisions, talk differently, and little by little, look more like Jesus.

As humans, attachment is normal. We find something that we like, and it brings comfort, and we want it around for a while, but then one day, we realize that maybe we’ve outgrown it. In today’s message, Bishop Lance says that giving your life to God means giving ALL of your life to Him. There may be things that you want to hold onto because it’s comfortable and feels right, but if it’s against His Word, then it needs to go. As hard as it sounds, it’s the cost of laying your life down to Him. What’s something you struggle to surrender?

For some people, the most exhausting thing about socializing is feeling like there isn’t enough recovery time in between. It’s just a constant pouring out, and not enough pouring in. The same can go for faith as well. In today’s message, Bishop Lance says that it’s important to give time for yourself to grow deeper in Christ. Giving others your time and wisdom, and pouring out to them, can get exhausting when you aren’t spending enough alone time with God. How can you spend time with Him today?

Think about a chocolate fountain; nothing can come out of it until something is put into it. There cannot be a steady flow of chocolate unless there’s enough in it to keep it going. The same goes for faith; putting nothing into it will dry it out. In today’s message, Bishop Lance says that in order to continue your faith and keep a steady flow, you need to stay consistent in your Spiritual disciplines. Keep reading the Bible, keep praying, and keep close to Him, or the river will eventually dry out.

When a setback at work happens, the only response is to bounce back and work to prevent it from happening again. Setbacks are merely a speed bump, not a gaping hole that you disappear into. In today’s message, Bishop Lance reminds you that when life just constantly feels like a spiritual war, you know that you’re doing something right. When the enemy has a reason to try to throw you off, you’re doing something that’s offending him. Don’t let it discourage you; persevere in it and grow in your faith!

There are some bugs I see that always make me go, “Why does this even exist?” As much as I don’t like particular bugs, I always remind myself that they were created with intention, just like you are. In today’s message, Bishop Lance says that the same way God created you to be on earth is the same way He has planned for you to live out the time you’re alive. After accepting Christ, you have an assignment to live out. Even when you may feel worthless, remember that He has something perfectly curated for you.

In a relationship, it’s really easy not to voice what you want and what your needs are. But your partner can’t read your mind. How will that person know what you need and desire if you don’t communicate it? This is much like prayer. In today’s message, Bishop Lance says that things can’t change without seeking God. If you’re not praying without ceasing, things will never progress. Your communication with God is powerful; without prayer, you’ll never be as close to God as you’d like.

In comic books, superheroes exist. But just because there’s someone who can champion for you doesn’t change the fact that crime happens. The mere presence of a hero doesn’t eliminate evil; the victor taking ACTION does. Today, Bishop Lance says that when you’re fully aligned with the will of God, your life will significantly improve. Although it doesn’t mean that your trials will go away, it means that you can have victory over them. Like a superhero, taking action and knowing God helps you win against the enemy.

To pass an exam, especially in higher education, it’s extremely important to know and UNDERSTAND the material. If you memorize the answers, you will never truly learn, and it will affect your education and career. In today’s message, Bishop Lance says that to know the things of God, you should have the Spirit of Him within you. Having the Spirit within you includes a lot more than just believing; it’s completely abiding in Him, and living according to His Word. Do you center your life around God?