Imagine going through a rough time and how just knowing what God says about that situation makes your faith stronger. When we give our lives in total submission to God and His will, it doesn't make us immune to difficult seasons. What happens is that the rate of temptations we encounter just went up. What makes all these beautiful is that God empowers us for these situations even before they come. There is absolutely nothing new under the sun. The word of God is alive.

Think about any problem at all, there is a scripture in God's word, the Bible that talks about that problem and offers the solutions and encouragement we need. In this episode, I will be showing you a road map of scriptures that would help to keep your faith strong when you encounter challenges.

Scriptures Mentioned

• Psalms 46:10
• Philippians 4:13
• Isaiah 41:10
• Psalm 37:23 and 24
• Psalm 34:18

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We all have bad days, days when we feel like we're not doing enough to get the best results. It's very normal to experience this but what's not normal, is how we let our flesh handle these situations. As a kingdom child allowing yourself to experience grace on days like this is the best way to handle it.

 

Divine grace comes from God, but we will be cutting ourselves some slack when we allow ourselves to experience some of these grace's.

 In this episode, I have put together some ways through which you can allow yourself to experience grace. 

If this is one of your struggle points, do well to tune in.

• Understanding your imperfections

We are all flawed. When you remember this, you'll find yourself taking life easy.

• We all move at different pace in life

One of the reasons we think we are not going enough is because we compare the speed of our journey with others. When we bring to our focus that we are all moving at our own unique pace, allowing ourselves to enjoy grace becomes easy.

• Embracing setbacks 

One of the ways God empowers us is when we encounter setbacks. When we read the Bible, we can see that God doesn't promise us a smooth ride but He promised to be there with us when the ride becomes bumpy.

• Forgive yourself

Sis, you beat yourself up too much. Be in touch with your human side and allow yourself to experience grace by forgiving and being kind to yourself.

Three journaling questions:

1. What has God been teaching you lately?
2. What challenges have you been facing?
3. How has He been working in your life?

Scripture Mentioned

• John 16:33

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Do you find yourself prioritizing the needs of others over yours?

This is a sign of you being a people pleaser. Not only are you neglecting yourself, over time, you'd place God below the needs of other people and this can cause terrible damage to your emotional and spiritual state. 

It's just a matter of time before it causes psychological harm to you.

Remember God didn't say "love your neighbor above yourself", He said “love your neighbor as yourself ”, so there should be a balance between both spectrums.

In this episode, I talked about ways we can go from being people pleasing to living for God. The core of our existence is God and our lives revolve around him, so there is absolutely nothing we can do without God. 

If you are struggling with this, tune in to this episode to learn more.

• Make a decision

When we decide to get God involved in everything we do, it makes it easier to manage our people's pleasing attitude and it doesn't get to the extreme, like allowing others to determine how your relationship with God and the church is.

• Identify the problem 

The areas where we tend to people please need to be identified. This is the problem and the first step to solving a problem is first identifying it. Laying out a boundary keeps you from going out of your way for others at your expense.

Scriptures Mentioned

• Matthew 22:37-39
• 1st Thessalonians 2:4

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One of the feelings that rob us of getting the full benefits of being kingdom daughters is self-doubt. It goes as far as limiting us to a certain level. 

Self-doubt is that convincing voice that tells us that we are not enough, we are not worthy, of enjoying the benefits of being a kingdom child, we are not capable of getting certain great things done, and we're not worthy of God's love and forgiveness.

 As believers, we have been given a sound mind and a bold spirit, and as such, doubt shouldn't have a place of residence in our lives. In this episode, I shared 3 biblical ways to shift our mindset from being doubtful to having confidence. If you currently feel unworthy to be loved and cared for by God, this episode is for you.

• Remember God's unconditional love.

Forgetting how the love of God brought down His son to die for our sins is one major contributor to having self-doubt. 

“When God looks at us, His love alone, covers the multitude of our past mistakes and our past failures”

• Focus on your relationship with God

We can easily get carried away thinking that our work for God is equivalent to how He rates us to be. This is not true. Our focus should be on building an intimate relationship with God.

 It is not a competition. God is more interested in you than what you do. This is where our confidence comes from.

“Your worthiness doesn't come from what you do, it comes from your relationship with God”

• Ask God to help you see yourself through His lens

Reading the word of God helps you see yourself through his lens. We are easily swayed by the happenings around us and this is not entirely our fault but what point would doubt come in if you know that you are God's heir or that you are his workmanship?  We must ask God to give us revelations of his word that speaks about what he thinks of us.

“Do not let yourself be burdened by the yoke of slavery”

Scriptures Mentioned

• Psalm 37:23
• John 1:12
• Romans 8:17
• Romans 8:37
• Colossians 3:12
• Ephesians 2:10
• Galatians 5:1

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The ability to express good emotions is a beautiful gift from God but as with every other thing that exists under the face of the earth, we have bad emotions as humans. So how do you navigate this phase when it comes?

One of the ways the devil gets to us is through bad options. He pushes us to react violently and most times in resignation, submitting to his will when these emotions become overbearing. This is why it is important as God's children to learn how to manage overbearing emotions. 

In this episode, I shared tips on how we can loosen the grip that emotions have over our lives.

• Anchor yourself in the truth

The entirety of God's word is centered on the truth and God's word is unchanging. One of the best ways of overcoming emotions is trusting God and his world instead of the emotions you feel at a certain point because they cloud our sense of reasoning and deceive us into trusting them.

• Do not avoid or ignore your emotions

Sonmanubelicers adopt the ostrich method of burying their heads in the same way when they get overwhelmed with bad emotions. Do you know that when you fail to put out the fire on your candlestick, it burns out, gets melted, and slowly burns your table cloth and eventually, the entire building is engulfed in flames?

This is what happens when we try to bottle or ignore our emotions. It's better to feel and express them with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

• Use Discernment

As Christians, we have been called to apply the gift of the Holy Spirit and move through everything with discernment. Taking a step back to process what we feel and asking God for wisdom are one of the ways to use discernment.

Notable Quotes

“Feelings are an essential part of humanity and reflect one of mankind's direct connections to God”

“The danger lies in when we allow our emotions to run the show”

“We cannot allow our emotions to be in the driver's seat of our lives ”

“Many times it's our emotions that highlight the areas we need to bring before the Lord ”

“Discernment is a valuable tool and we can use it to navigate emotions” 

Scriptures Mentioned

• Genesis 1:26-27
• Proverbs 28:26
• James 1:5

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If you're like most people, you probably have a lot on your mind. Whether it's work, family, or just everyday life, it can be hard to keep everything straight. But what if there was a way to help ease your mind and improve your focus? Would that peek your interest? On today’s episode we are diving head first into how memorizing scripture can do just that.

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Are you currently struggling with keeping a positive mindset amid the chaos?

It can be quite a dilemma to be faced with a dicey situation and still try to look on the bright side. Trust me, I understand, but it is a very tedious journey when you try to do it by yourself. Using biblical declaration as a kingdom daughter can help solve this problem.

God's world is powerful. When you read the Bible, you get an insight into who God is. You are armed with the right tools; words, to counter negative thoughts when they come. You are made powerful and your days become even more beautiful because you learn how to declare God's word to yourself.

It is also important to know that apart from trying to build a positive mindset about everything that surrounds you, biblical declarations are like barricades to wade off the devil.

God's word is alive and active and constantly declaring them, believing every word as they pertain to your life with faith, would eventually build up your confidence in Christ and as a believer.

If you desire to get on the journey of learning about biblical declarations and applying them to your life, I have put together some scriptures and promises to guide you on this path. 

Scriptures Mentioned.

Psalm 139:14

"I am fearfully and wonderfully made."

Philippians 4:13

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."

2 Corinthians 5:17

"I am not defined by my past."

John 1:12

"I am a child of God."

John 3:16

"I am loved."

Colossians 2:13

"I am forgiven."

2 Corinthians 12:9

"I am enough."

Matthew 6:26

"I am valuable."

1 Corinthians 15:58

"I am significant."

Ephesians 1:4

"I am worthy."

John 15:16

"I am chosen."

Hebrews 13:5

"I am not alone."

Jeremiah 29:11

"I am purposeful."

Romans 8:37

"I am more than a conqueror."

2 Corinthians 5:17

"I am a new creation."

Psalm 103:1

"I am blessed."

Deuteronomy 28:13

"I am the head and not the tail."

Deuteronomy 28:13

"I am above only and not beneath." 

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This episode is the conclusion of the 3-part series we have been on for a while now. By the way, if you haven't checked out the others, you should.

In this episode, I would like to help those struggling with knowing how to live out their identity in Christ by sharing 5 practical ways to do so. If this is you, grab a seat and join me.

● Living in obedience.

There are so many ways a believer can live in obedience to Christ. Thankfully, the bible, our guide, is always available to show us how. Our identity in Christ brings us to the consciousness that our work is for God and not man and that obeying God is one of the things we have been called to do.

● Living in a community with other believers.

Planting ourselves amid the brethren is just as profitable as networking in the business world is. One of the good things about being a believer is that we are never alone. As Apostle Paul said, the church is meant to give us a community to live and grow.

● Serving others.

As Christians, we have been called to serve and we can do this in so many ways. After knowing your identity in Christ, one way we can live in it and through it is by having the spirit of service for our brothers and sisters.

“No matter how big or small, our acts of service make a difference to those around us”~ Destiny Pickens.

● Sharing the Gospel.

While you are trying to live out your identity In Christ, one urge you cannot resist is the urge to share God's love through the Gospel.

There are a lot of questioning minds around us and we can provide answers to them through the Gospel. You cannot spread God's word of love without having love to give, so you need to brace up to be filled with love first.

“People need to see the love of Christ in you and your own life before they will begin to be open to hearing the message of the Gospel ” ~ Destiny Pickens.

● Addressing our thoughts.

It's quite easy to let our thoughts run wide but another way of living out our identity in Christ is by filling our thoughts with positive and beautiful things. It is expected that we become so conscious of the things we allow to get into our heads and minds.

“Make a commitment to taking your thoughts captive and making them obedient in Christ”~ Destiny Pickens.

Scriptures Mentioned

● Romans 8:17

● Matthew 25:40

● Philippians 4:8

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When the enemy sows the seeds of confusion and doubts in us, his ultimate plan is to cheat us of the benefit of knowing our identity in Christ.

In today's episode, I will share 5 benefits of knowing our identity in Christ as the second part of the 3-part series we started last week.

The knowledge of God's word alone can save us from many things.

• Boldly appearing before God.

A certain level of boldness comes with being sure of who you are. It is God's will that we are close and have an intimate relationship with him. When we go shaking in fear before God, it shows that we don't fully believe in our identity in Christ. By dedicating our lives to living as children of God, we have been given unlimited access, and we are expected to boldly utilize this access.

• The gift of walking in the spirit.

As kingdom daughters and believers, recognizing our identity in Christ means we are no longer controlled by our flesh. The spirit of God takes control and leads us through everything. Receiving salvation means that we have been given access to His redemption power so that even when we fall prey to the enemy's antics, grace is sufficient, and the spirit of God takes the lead.

• Receiving rewards for our labor.

Living life on our own terms can be overwhelming. Even with God, we find ourselves giving in to our flesh sometimes. It is essential to know that loving with the consciousness of our identity gives us our due rewards. This means that when we till the ground, we are assured of a timely and bountiful harvest. God will never allow us to labor in vain. 

• Access to God's abundant resources.

Being in Christ takes off the barrier of lack. Our God is rich in every resource you can think about, and He loves His children so much so He will supply our needs with abundance. When keeping close to our hearts our identity in Christ, we get automatic access to the riches of our maker, and irrespective of what your finances are looking like at the moment, trust God for a supply. 

• Direct Access to God's wisdom.

Realizing who we are and whose we would help us make decisions in God's wisdom. He knows the best for us and loves it when we apply wisdom to get what we ought to get. 

Scriptures Mentioned

• Ephesians 3:17
• Ephesians 3:12
• Romans 8:1
• 1st Corinthians 15:58
• Philippians 4:19
• 1st Corinthians 1:30

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What would you say if you were called upon to introduce yourself in a gathering, irrespective of its purpose? How would you go about it?

For some of us, the only time an introduction of ourselves would include something other than our name and achievements is when faced with adversities. Then, we quickly remember the lines, "I am a child of God," but how much of God's child do you believe you are?

The enemy is not a stand-up comedian. He is not out to make jokes with you. He means business. So you must know who and whose you are, and your identity in Christ must be topmost on your mind daily.

In today's episode, I will share what it means to be rooted in our identity in Christ as part of the importance of knowing our identity in Christ.

If you have been struggling with coming to terms with how much of Christ you have in you and what you mean to Him, get your writing journals, and let's get on with it.

To be rooted in Christ means that;

• We are children of God.
• We are loved unconditionally.
• We are to live according to His purpose and plans for us.

Scriptures Mentioned

• Ephesians 2:10
• Romans 8:39

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