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Dr. Dimitri Bradley
Free teachings from Dr. Dimitri Bradley from City Church in Richmond, VA designed to help you add a Christian perspective to your everyday needs and use the tools that God has given you.
Embrace your status – your faith in Jesus has made you justified by God and made free! . "Free indeed" indicates true, genuine freedom, being liberated from guilt, fear, and the power of sin. This “free indeed” state allows you to live a life of purpose, righteousness, and connection with God, rather than being a slave to sin. Live it out! Happy 2026!
Have hope for new things in our lives. Focus on your relationship with God. A strong relationship with God is foundational to understanding and fulfilling his plan. This involves renewing your mind according to God's will. Embrace your new identity in Christ. Be strong and rely on Holy Spirit to lead you in this Christ life.
What do you want from God? What do you want from God? We all want His promises for our lives. That being said, how do we show up for Him? Have honest and open communication with God. God sees our hearts; approach God with truth and bold confidence. Pray with sincerity over show.
Get ready for God to do a new thing in your life! We need spiritual understanding when God wants to expand our capacity. In the Bible, perception is often linked to wisdom, discernment, and spiritual understanding, which involves seeing beyond physical appearances to grasp what we cannot see in the spirit. Recognize that our human perception can be flawed and limited. However, our spiritual perception is empowered by the Holy Spirit, who enables believers to perceive and understand God's will and truths.
Get ready for God to do a new thing in your life! We need spiritual understanding when God wants to expand our capacity. Our spiritual perception comes from God indwelling Himself in our spirit. God speaks to us through the spirit man inside us. He searches us to see and know the intents of our hearts. Our spiritual perception goes beyond what we can understand in our natural human understanding. An open heart is needed in order to receive God’s revelation to you. Allow the Holy Spirit to lead you and witness to your spirit to guide you in spiritual truths. Continuing in this stead allows us to be trained by the Lord and obey Him. That person is blessed.
Get ready for God to do a new thing in your life! We need understanding when God wants to expand our capacity. How do you perceive this? Our perception affects our capacity. In the Bible, perception is often linked to wisdom, discernment, and spiritual understanding, which involves seeing beyond physical appearances to grasp what we cannot see in the spirit. Recognize that our human perception can be flawed and limited. Our spiritual perception is empowered by the Holy Spirit, who enables believers to perceive and understand God's will and truths.
Get ready for God to do a new thing in your life! Continue to have hope for new things in our lives and do not fear your capacity being stretched. We need understanding when God wants to expand our capacity. Do you see capacity as God does? How do you perceive? Our perception affects our capacity.
Prayer is a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God. Take practical steps to bold prayers → Get to know Who you are praying to. You are praying to a God Who is eternal, unchangeable and gives us the privilege of knowing Him personally. You are praying to a God Who created us in His image with the ability to feel, reason, and make decisions. You are praying to a God Who is Spirit – He isn’t confined to a body or place, so we can worship in His presence anywhere. How blessed it is that God reveals His character to us? Take the time to learn of and from Him and build a fruitful personal relationship with Him through Jesus. Always praise Him and continue seeking to know Him better through His Word.
Get ready for God to do a new thing in your life! Continue to have hope for new things in our lives. Do not fear your capacity being stretched. We need understanding when God wants to expand our capacity. We need to know how to maintain and make it bear more fruit. Renew your mind and think bigger! Expand your vision to prepare for greater capacity. Ask God to broaden your horizon and help you see beyond your current level. Train yourself to receive.
Prayer is a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God. In your prayer, properly place your focus on the Lord. Approach the Lord with boldness! Recall how Jesus boldly wielded the Word; see how both Peter and John and Paul and Silas boldly used the Word. They modeled what they had seen Jesus do. Then, as He directs you, respond boldly by putting your words to work! Use your words and actions to boldly proclaim!
Get ready for God to do a new thing in your life! Continue to have hope for new things in our lives. Do not fear your capacity being stretched. Regarding capacity, you want to temper any distractions that take you out of God’s presence. Dedicate specific time to the Lord to center your mind and heart on His Will. Be spiritually attentive. Focus wholeheartedly on the Word – it will help you stay prioritized.
God’s Word is active – a living, active force, impacting and shaping the lives of true believers. Prayer is a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God. In your prayer, properly place your focus on the Lord. Be blessed by the examples when the Lord exhibited boldness in the Word – cleansing the temple, challenging the hypocrisy of religious leaders, and having compassion for the marginalized populations of the day. Put boldness into action. Approach the Lord with boldness fully expecting a manifestation of God’s power and provision for you!
Get ready for God to do a new thing in your life! Do not fear your capacity being stretched. Create the proper environment for your capacity to expand. If we want to receive from God the new things He desires for us, it is important to become more Christ-like, grow in holiness and reflect Jesus’s character. To transform recognize the gift of God’s grace and the Holy Spirit and actively participate in the change by being faithful and obedient to His instructions. Rely on God to enable, strengthen, and work in you to fulfill what He’s called you to do!
God’s Word is active – a living, active force, impacting and shaping the lives of true believers. Prayer is a solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God. In your prayer, properly place your focus on the Lord. Approach the Lord with boldness fully expecting a manifestation of God’s power and provision for you!
Get ready for God to do a new thing in your life! Do not fear your capacity being stretched. Harness your focus to cultivate a mindset centered on Christ. Intentionally align your thoughts with principles in the Word, prioritize your spiritual growth [pray and read/study the Word], and strive to reflect what He reveals to you to others. Don't allow laziness to creep in. God provides what we need to be more like him – to be Christlike – but we must ongoingly and actively work to become it. This is not a passive process.
God’s Word is active – a living, active force, impacting and shaping the lives of true believers. Prayer is a solemnrequest for help or expression of thanks addressed to God. In your prayer, properly place your focus on the Lord. Know God by being in intimate relationship with Him. Give the Lord praise! Maintain your focus on the Lord who is leading you – do not succumb to distractions. Approach the Lord with boldness!
Get ready for God to do a new thing in your life! Get ready to bear something new. Do not fear your capacity being stretched. YOU are Faithful and Fearless! Focus can be helpful for receiving and/or expanding capacity, and for our spiritual or personal development. Prioritize God's Kingdom, guard your heart and mind, and engage with God's word to align with what God wants to do in and through you.
Get ready for God to do a new thing in your life! What is your capacity to receive it? After your spiritual transformation and becoming more like Christ, remember align yourself with God to stretch and grow in your capacity. Listen for God’s voice and respond by following His leading. This delights the Lord! All growth brings weight. Don’t buckle under it, but instead rely upon the Lord for fresh strength to endure the weight. Let God fill you up!
"I’m about to do something brand-new" is indicative of God's promise of renewal and transformation. Believers begin a new life when they are born again by the Spirit. Spiritual transformation builds believers’ faith. Embrace becoming a new creation and enjoy a new life in Christ. Although we have new life in Jesus, believers wrestle with theold nature and old self. We must actively seek to put on the new self.
"I’m about to do something brand-new" is indicative of God's promise of renewal and transformation. In order to continue moving well in this new life in Christ, thank Him not just for His present help in our lives, BUT also for His sacrifice on Calvary and gift of eternal life with Him. This new life is a gift of God's grace, made possible by Christ's sacrifice and resurrection. Also, in order to continue moving well in this new life in Christ, ensure your mind and behavior are transformed. Actively and continuously change your thinking and actions to one that reflects God’s character [e.g., love, kindness, and holiness].
God’s Word is active – a living, active force, impacting and shaping the lives of true believers. Prayer is a solemnrequest for help or expression of thanks addressed to God. A confident and effective prayer life includes assurance of God's attentiveness and willingness to hear us, trust in God's faithfulness and promises, and exhibiting humility and alignment with God's will. When we understand God’s nature and character traits [e.g., loving, kind, infinite, all powerful, omnipresent], this builds up our confidence to pray AND stand on it.
God’s Word Is Alive and Active 3!) God’s Word is active – a living, active force, impacting and shaping the lives of true believers. God’s Word nurtures believers; caring for and encouraging us to develop in our spirits. We believers are made alive spiritually and eternally – step out and walk in the power of the living Word!
The phrases "I’m about to do something brand-new; Behold, I am doing a new thing; Look! I’m making everything new." are indicative of God's promise of renewal and transformation. It encourages believers to depart from the past and to look ahead to the future with hope and faith, expecting God to bring fresh and new opportunities in their lives no matter the circumstances. In Christ, we are no longer defined by past sins or worldly desires. We become a new creation, with our old self passing away and our new self emerging. Embrace your new identity and purpose, in Him!
Man’s lifetime on Earth is not infinite. Seek Him in your use of time. Use the gift of time that God blesses us with well. Time is valuable. Seek God, gain wisdom, grow spiritually, and value the time He gives. God calls us to use our time not solely for our own spiritual growth but also to work with other people, displaying the love of Jesus so that they too may experience His love. Time is to be used intentionally. Seek God with intention so that our use of the time He blesses us with aligns with His purpose for our lives. The love of God toward us enables us to use our time serving Him and others to build God’s Kingdom.
The Word of God is alive because God is a living God! Do not allow your faith in Him and His Word to waver! God’s Word nurtures believers; caring for and encouraging us to develop in our spirits. We believers are born again – made alive spiritually and eternally – because of the power of the living Word! Trust and rely on God with a pliable heart and enter in!
What words do you use to speak to God? Be effective in communicating with God in your prayer life. Know that God’s word has the answer to every prayer need. Ask anything, according to His Will, receive it, and rely on Holy Spirit to reveal the answer to your prayer to you. Keep standing in faith regarding your prayer and allow Holy Spirit to work in and through you. After you have prayed, remain vigilant. We need our spirits aligned with the Holy Spirit. We must learn His voice and respond.
The Bible tells us words are powerful tools that can be used for good or ill. Determine to use faith-filled words! What words do you use to speak to God? Be effective in communicating with God by being filled with the knowledge and understanding of God’s Will. A renewed mind is so beneficial! Be purposeful in seeking out God’s Will for you – to truly discern and understand it. God will teach you His Will. Once He teaches you, then act upon / obey it by LIVING His Will for you!
The Bible tells us words are powerful tools that can be used for good or ill. Determine to use faith-filled words! Words become faith words by hearing the Word of God. Hearing the Word of God is not passively listening but actively receiving, understanding, and applying its truths to our lives. Hearing actively and continuallyleads to a deeper and more robust faith that remains. Ask God for help with our words – to use them wisely and responsibly! We will be held accountable for our words at the judgment. Take the Word at face value and live it!
Now, while we move through time, hope in Jesus assists us immensely particularly in times of uncertainty and challenge. Life’s challenges provide opportunities for us to learn more about God. Allow Him via His comfort and guidance to train us well so that Life’s challenges provide opportunities for us to learn more about God. His love toward us is awesome!!
The Bible tells us words are powerful tools that can be used for good or ill. Seek God’s understanding to see the impact of how our words spoken with wisdom, grace, and truth build up ourselves and others, and reflect the power of God's word in our lives. Use faith-filled words! Words become faith words by hearing the Word of God. Hearing the Word of God is not passively listening but actively receiving, understanding, and applying its truths to our lives. Hearing this way continuallyleads to a deeper and more robust faith that remains. Ask God for help with our words – to use them wisely and responsibly! We will be held accountable for our words at the judgment. Take the Word at face value and live it!
Yielding to God's timing means trusting God’s planning and timing are best for us; AND waiting with patience for Him to move on our behalf. Assume a posture of hope!
There’s a time for everything. However, while we move through time, hope assists us immensely particularly in times of uncertainty and challenge. Hope (def) – is looking toward the future with a confident expectation; moves beyond wishing for something to happen – it is rooted in faith in God and firm belief in God's fulfillment of His promises (e.g., His redemptive plan, the coming of the Messiah, the resurrection of the dead, or the establishment of God's kingdom.) Believe! Let God fill you with hope and then hold fast to it! Keep trusting God’s Word as you continue to hope in Him and His promises.
Good (def) – that which is morally right; righteousness; possessing or displaying moral virtue. A good man is committed to following the Lord. A good man has the Word engrafted in his heart. A good man fears the Lord (His responses to God’s commands are full of reverence, awe, honor and respect.) A good man leaves an inheritance – not just money, but an investment which can be both natural and spiritual. God’s Good Man plans for the future by saving and investing, so that those he is responsible for are well taken care of.
Faith in God allows us to realize that we do not have to allow discontent and/or unhappiness to make us remain stuck and take life for granted. God is the source of our joy, so yield and allow His joy to manifest in our lives. Focus on the Lord will help us choose to be thankful and joyful in the life God has given us. Get unstuck!
The Bible emphasizes the power of words – they build up or tear down, heal or wound, and influence the course of one's life. Evaluate your words and choose what you will express – words that harm or heal. Choose to express life giving words – uplifting words that carry grace and kindness. Be one who embodies attributes like patience, kindness, faithfulness, empathy, forgiveness, tolerance, love and compassion. Listen before you speak. Don't talk too much – there is wisdom in holding one’s tongue. Move past you – stop being overly self-absorbed, arrogant, or sensitive about our own feelings or importance.
The Bible emphasizes the power of words – they build up or tear down, heal or wound, and influence the course of one's life. Evaluate your words and choose what you will express – words that harm or heal. Choose to express life giving words – uplifting words that carry grace and kindness. Be one who embodies attributes like patience, kindness, faithfulness, empathy, forgiveness, tolerance, love and compassion. Listen before you speak. Don't talk too much – there is wisdom in holding one’s tongue. Move past you – stop being overly self-absorbed, arrogant, or sensitive about our own feelings or importance.
There’s a time for everything. There are seasons we experience in life when we feel weary, tired, busy or even stuck – forgetting HOW to continue to seize opportune or suitable moments time provides us. Stuck arises from a myriad of reasons. In these moments, it’s easy to lose sight of what is actually well and good in our lives; particularly that God is present with and helps us in all moments. Holy Spirit renews our thoughts and attitudes – we must do our part to actively stay in this space. Faith in God allows us to realize that we do not have to allow discontent and/or unhappiness to make us remain stuck and take life for granted. God is the source of our joy, so yield and allow His joy to manifest in our lives.
The Bible emphasizes the power of words – they build up or tear down, heal or wound, and influence the course of one's life. Evaluate your words and choose what you will express – words that harm or heal. Choose to express life giving words!
The Bible emphasizes the power of words – they build up or tear down, heal or wound, and influence the course of one's life. Evaluate your words and choose what you will express – words that harm or heal. Choose to express life giving words!
Seek God and His anointing. The anointing power is not power for power’s sake. The anointing sets YOU apart for God’s use. Allow Him to instruct you in all things to be used with impact – power to be His witness, to discern what is true and real, and to bear fruit continually. Nurture the anointing by staying connected to Holy Spirit.
The Bible emphasizes the power of words – their ability to build up or tear down, to heal or wound, and to influence the course of one's life. Evaluate your words and choose what you will express – words that harm or heal. Choose to express life giving words!
The Bible emphasizes the power of words – their ability to build up or tear down, to heal or wound, and to influence the course of one's life. Evaluate your words and choose what you will express – words that harm or heal. Choose to express life giving words!
You have the same Spirit in you that anointed Jesus while He operated on earth! You have the mind of Christ through the Holy Spirit. You have the ability to think like God, and have His ways, purposes and thoughts made known to you. He gives you wisdom and understanding – use it! We need the anointing flowing. Protect and nurture the anointing at work in you!
Their exists a connection between a person’s words and his/her inner state. In other words, our speech reflects what is in our heart. Further, words strongly impact our lives by influencing our thoughts, emotions, actions, and even, the direction our lives take. What fruit are you producing in yourself and in others with your words?
Their exists a connection between a person’s words and his/her inner state. In other words, our speech reflects what is in our heart. Further, words strongly impact our lives by influencing our thoughts, emotions, actions, and even, the direction our lives take. What fruit are you producing in yourself and in others with your words?
Jesus is the anointed one – the "Mashiach" who was set apart to be our king who would establish God's kingdom, bring the world salvation, and reconcile us to the Father! Yet He also breaks burdens and destroys yokes! Jesus invites people to "take my yoke upon you" and find rest in following His teachings and way of life. Find strength and refuge in Him and His anointing.
God’s anointing gives you the authorityto execute your calling and purpose. His anointing also teaches and equips you to do the work your purpose requires—work that you cannot otherwise do on your own strength. God’s supernatural power on the inside you makes you able! Give Holy Spirit the space and right environment in which to move in you! We need the anointing flowing. Protect the anointing at work in you!
Humble yourself before God and others. Remember what we have / who we are results from God’s grace! His grace affords me – unmerited favor, salvation, redemption, new life in the HS, empowerment, forbearance and sufficiency – ALL THROUGH HIM! Avoid actions that could cause others to stumble by enticing them to do what they believe is wrong / what their conscience condemns.
Do the right thing and stop putting on a show. Exhibit being earnest and having integrity, which means being sincere and truthful, especially in doing what is morally right, even when it's difficult or unpopular. Act for the right reasons, not just for appearances. God wants honor. As we honor God, He honors us. Give God glory – all of our gifts come from Him!
It’s important to remember that when we do things God’s way, He will reward us. The Lord assures us that we will reap what we sow— God sees every little thing you do for Him, and it all counts. Sow well, reap well! Identify your motivation for doing good. It should be that you show your works to glorify God by letting men see, not showing them just to be seen by men.
Jesus’s sacrifice and resurrection on the cross has blessed us with so many gifts. Because Jesus has risen and lives, our present life has great purpose! You are His and He is yours! Continue to follow Jesus by serving Him and prioritizing His will above our own. Deepen and strengthen your faith in Him. Because Jesus has risen and lives, death is not the end. Simply believe and glorify Him because our future is secured!
Jesus’s sacrifice and resurrection on the cross has blessed us with so many gifts. Because Jesus has risen and lives, our present life has great purpose! You are His and He is yours! Continue to follow Jesus by serving Him and prioritizing His will above our own. Deepen and strengthen your faith in Him. Because Jesus has risen and lives, death is not the end. Simply believe and glorify Him because our future is secured!
Choose to resist greed. Love and seek God, the Giver of wealth, not the wealth itself. Place your trust in God and He will add / provide all our needs.
God wants us to live without fear regarding our money so that we can truly magnify God as our Shepherd, trusting that He does AND will provide all our needs. Be grateful and satisfied with what God provides. Overcome financial fear by assuming this posture – giving over ALL your concerns to and continuing to trust God in ALL, as your receive His peace.
God wants us to live without fear regarding our money so that we can truly magnify God as our Shepherd, trusting that He does AND will provide all our needs. Be grateful and satisfied with what God provides. Overcome financial fear by assuming this posture – giving over ALL your concerns to and continuing to trust God in ALL, as your receive His peace.
God wants us to live without fear in all, even regarding our money! When we're not fearful about money, we can truly magnify God as our Shepherd, trusting that He does AND will provide all our needs. This trust in God allows us to give generously in turn!
God wants us to live without fear in all, even regarding our money! When we're not fearful about money, we can truly magnify God as our Shepherd, trusting that He will provide all our needs. Resist greed and continuing to trust God in ALL.
God wants us to live without fear in all, even regarding our money! When we're not fearful about money, we can truly magnify God as our Shepherd, trusting that He will provide all our needs. Resist greed and continuing to trust God in ALL.
Keep your focus fixed on God. Stop striving/contending against God. Keep believing Him with earnest! Trust, maintain faith in and surrender to His will and assistance. God’s Word is a steady foundation. Obey God even if it doesn't make sense. Trust is about faith.
Keep your focus fixed on God. Stop striving/contending against God. Keep believing Him with earnest! Watch what happens when you let God be God. Trust Him and surrender to His will and assistance. Trust is about faith.
Regarding life’s challenges/storms the goal is to move through them. The key to moving forward in faith and not being paralyzed by fear is our focus on God. God has a plan — Be firm, trust His plan and get in on it in any capacity. Watch where you’re going. Stay continually focused and watch Him help you in the journey as you move from the present into your future!
Regarding life’s challenges/storms the goal is to move through them. The key to moving forward in faith and not being paralyzed by fear is our focus on God. God has a plan — Be firm, trust His plan and get in on it in any capacity. Watch where you’re going. Stay continually focused and watch Him help you in the journey as you move from the present into your future! God is good and wants good for you! Have this resolve to never give up and keep looking forward!
Regarding life’s challenges/storms the goal is to move through them. The key to moving forward in faith and not being paralyzed by fear is our focus on God. God has a plan — Be firm, trust His plan and get in on it in any capacity. Watch where you’re going. Stay continually focused and watch Him help you in the journey as you move from the present into your future! God is good and wants good for you! Have this resolve to never give up and keep looking forward!
We all face challenges/storms in life. They can threaten to take us out, but the key to moving forward in faith and not being paralyzed by fear is our focus. Ask yourself if you are focused on the storm or the Savior? We move in the direction we focus! In the Bible we learn that Jesus is bigger than our storms! When we keep our focus on Jesus he will help us walk through whatever storms we face in this life. Have courage. Maintaining your faith in Jesus at all costs! Keep going forward in Him.
Couple the fear of God with your faith in our God. By faith, which provides strength, peace, and hope and can help us overcome obstacles and challenges, keep expecting! Expect God’s help in all areas of life. Focus on and model His faithfulness to us in these areas – Nothing fails from His faithful Word never fails, the Lord faithfully prays on our behalf, faithfully protects us from the enemy’s harm, has faithfully created good works for us to walk in, and He faithfully finishes what He began in us. Keep revering, seeking, and obeying the Lord!
Couple the fear of God with your faith in our God. By faith, which provides strength, peace, and hope and can help us overcome obstacles and challenges, keep expecting! Expect God’s help in all areas of life. Focus on and model His faithfulness to us in these areas – Nothing fails from His faithful Word never fails, the Lord faithfully prays on our behalf, faithfully protects us from the enemy’s harm, has faithfully created good works for us to walk in, and He faithfully finishes what He began in us. Keep revering, seeking, and obeying the Lord!
The fear of God is described as the beginning of wisdom, knowledge and a way to avoid evil. Therefore, actively turn yourself over to the sincere fear of the Lord and gain God’s benefits. What can we expect when we seek Him? Joy, mercy and faithfulness, refreshment, and continual trust in God. Keep revering, seeking, and obeying the Lord!
The fear of God is described as the beginning of wisdom, knowledge and a way to avoid evil. As a believer, be mindful and actively resist evil. Therefore, actively turn yourself over to the sincere fear of the Lord and gain God’s benefits – the ability to discern what IS true vs appears true, and God’s provision! Keep revering and obeying the Lord!
The fear of God is described as the beginning of wisdom, knowledge and a way to avoid evil. As a believer, be mindful and actively resist evil. Turn yourself over to the sincere fear of the Lord and gain God’s benefits –refuge and a fountain of life, happiness and protection, the ability to discern what IS true vs appears true, and God’s provision! Keep revering and obeying the Lord!
Word, the fear of God is described as the beginning of wisdom, knowledge and a way
to avoid evil. Be mindful and actively resist evil. Turn yourself over to sincere fear of the Lord and gain God’s benefits – wisdom and insight/understanding, God blessing our path and body, refuge and a fountain of life, happiness, the ability to discern what IS true vs appears true, and God’s provision! Keep revering and obeying the Lord!
In the Word, the fear of God is described as the beginning of wisdom, knowledge and a way to avoid evil. Be mindful and actively resist evil. You are set apart, remember? Rely on Holy Spirit to aid you on His path. Allow the Lord to help you amend your behavior and/or change course! Revere Him!
In the Word, the fear of God is described as the beginning of wisdom, knowledge and a way to avoid evil. In order to gain greatly in the knowledge of God, be determined to grow spiritually. What you desire (from Him) we have to seek after. Sit and seek! Position yourself to be taught then practice is the way to become proficient in a new skill or behavior [here – wisdom and faith]. Faith is required to please God. Grow in faith!
In the Word, the fear of God is described as the beginning of wisdom, knowledge and a way to avoid evil. In order to gain greatly in the knowledge of God, be determined to grow spiritually. What you desire (from Him) we have to seek after. Sit and seek! Position yourself to be taught then practice is the way to become proficient in a new skill or behavior [here – wisdom and faith]. Faith is required to please God. Grow in faith!
In the Word, the fear of God is described as the beginning of wisdom, knowledge and a way to avoid evil. In order to gain greatly in the knowledge of God, be determined to grow spiritually! Know that you have the mind of Christ. We have a responsibility to tap into what God reveals to our spirit from Holy Spirit. It is for our good and benefits us greatly. Listen to, receive from and keep trusting God and His counsel!
In the Word, the fear of God is described as the beginning of wisdom, knowledge and a way to avoid evil. Practice applying the Wisdom you gain from God; it makes you more proficient in how to wield it. In order to gain greatly in the knowledge of God, be determined to grow spiritually! Know that you have the mind of Christ. We have a responsibility to tap into what God reveals to our spirit from Holy Spirit. It is for our good and benefits us greatly.
Keep God positioned first in our lives, then expect to see Him working through all circumstances and events for our good! Keep seeking to grow more in wisdom and in the knowledge of God. Finally, when seeking God and what concerns Him, approach God boldly and fearlessly!
Expect success in every area! Hard work is required in anything that you do. Allow God to reveal your path, continually grow from any trials, do your work well an expect God to bless you for a job well done. Acknowledge that wealth, honor, abundance toward us all come from God. When the Lord confirms what you should be doing, heed (give careful attention to) His instructions and MAKE THE CHOICE TO DO THE WORK! Note, there are consequences for our disobedience. Although we may not immediately see the reward for our good doings, they are on the way! Do not give up!
Expect success in every area! Praying in and being led by the Holy Spirit is also essential in our connection with God. Draw close to the Holy Spirit, trust Him and walk out His instructions. Cast your cares willingly on God. Release them so that you can make room to hear what He speaks to you. Focus and meditate on Him so that you can apply His instructions!
Expect success in every area! “To whose voice have I been listening?” God communicates from His Spirit to your spirit. You are born of God’s Spirit and you have His nature. The Holy Spirit connects with your spirt to teach you and give you direction. Tune into the inward witness you possess – the quiet knowing, prompting, or leading inside. Corral [gather together and confine] your thoughts so you can actively do what God has spoken to you. We have to follow through on how God has told us to live. God will help us. It requires time spent with Him and developing the ability [practicing] to tune into His voice. Trust God with everything freely and then purpose to develop your ear to hear Him – tune in and listen carefully. Seek God openly and intentionally. Truly believe you will hear from Him – spend time with Him in prayer and in His Word!
Expect success in every area! Learning how to identify limiting beliefs that rise up can help us proactively prevent them from limiting us. Corral your thoughts. BE ALL IN WITH GOD – consider what the alternative looks like. Recognize the thoughts that enter your mind with intention. Then purpose to take the bad thoughts captive, and keep your mind fixed on God. This will allow transformation in the mind to begin/continue. Our transformed mind does not happen alone. Allow God to help!
Expect success in every area! Limiting beliefs are designed to hold you back from becoming your best self. Watch your thoughts. Consider the Limiting Belief – I have never done it that way before. Now, consider the TRUTH – I have faith that there are new opportunities and doors to be opened up. Our God is a God of the NEW! He made you a new creation and establishes your steps – You are being led by God – allow it. Remember, great is His faithfulness! Reflect upon his faithfulness and mercy in your life daily, as you continue to trust in Him. Let’s continue to let go and overcome limiting beliefs so we can go where God is taking us! Expect success in every area!
Expect success in every area! In order to advance to the next place God is taking you, it is sometimes necessary to release some things you are holding on to. Attitude, mindset and even one’s own self esteem (confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect) impact our ability to stay the course forward – e.g., staying motivated, determined to achieve success. Do not allow lies to cause you to function as less than you are. Seek out and embrace God’s truth about you instead. Speak His truth continually until you believe the Word!
Expect success in every area! Seek God with authority and boldness! Boldly means coming before God constantly, freely, confidently, and persistently without reservation! Be bold in your thankfulness toward God! Pray about everything and thank the Lord! Expect success when you continually and boldly go before God!
Expect success in every area! How do you wield our God-given authority? Boldly exercise your faith! Consistency is key! Stay the faith course for whatever you are seeking, believing that Jesus is listening and will respond to your plea!
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Exhibit honor to the Lord. Seek God’s aid in your prayer. Expect success in your prayer life. Expect success!
Expect success in every area! Exhibit honor to the Lord. Seek God’s aid in your prayer. How to ask / petition the Lord? Seek His Wisdom with clarity and certainty. Have no fear; No worry! Pray and experience God’s peace! Trust Him implicitly (i.e., without qualification: absolutely) and expect success in your prayer life. Expect success!
Expect success in every area! Exhibit honor to the Lord. Exhibit patience while you wait for God’s timing in every thing. Exhibiting patience as we wait for God’s timing yields benefits! Expect success!
Expect success in every area.! Exhibit honor to the Lord. Exhibit patience while you wait for God’s timing in every thing. Enduring trials / adversity successfully shapes us into becoming more and more stable and steadfast. Be unwavering and firmly fixed! Allow Holy Spirit to work in and through you! Seek God’s will not selfish ambition. Exhibiting patience as we wait for God’s timing yields benefits! Expect success!
Expect success in every area.! Exhibit honor to the Lord. Use the gifts He provides to combat selfishness and move selflessly. Establish your relationship with God; use your faith to put what He teaches you to work. Exhibit patience while you wait for God’s timing in every thing.
Expect success in every area. Demonstrate selflessambition by pursuing a Godly ambition perspective. Godly ambition is focusing our entire heart, mind, soul and strength on God and fulfilling His will. It’s about positioning your heart and mind on Him, ready and willing to move forward as He leads. It’s success NOT based on what we can do or get, but INSTEAD is focused on taking opportunities to love and serve others while glorifying God in the process! Trust in God with complete confidence! Follow this selfless perspective – Keep in Step with the Spirit!
Expect success in every area. True Wisdom Comes from God. Choose God’s Wisdom! Selfish ambition promotes a “me mentality;” driving your thoughts and actions to advance YOUR “kingdom.” Consider Saul’s disobedient choice against God – it cost him MUCH / the Kingdom God had placed Him over! Do not allow people to be an excuse for YOUR behavior regarding God’s will. God has a plan! Honor Him and your role in His plan. Follow this selfless perspective – Keep in Step with the Spirit!
Expect success in every area. Motivate yourself. The Lord equips you with His wisdom, understanding, Word, AND Presence. Take heart and have no fear! Have good support. Wisdom is essential in evaluating support. Value it!
Expect success in every area. Dream big! God wants us to dreams bigger than we can think, so that we can see His power at work through us. God wants to show His Glory and Power in your life by making the impossible become the possible – let Him! When God does the impossible, people fear and put their trust in Him. Stay the course in achieving your goal. Your advantage is that you know Who you belong to! Stick with the Lord and receive your payday blessing!
Expect success in every area. Go hard for the goals set – remember God is leading you to victory! Plan and work hard toward your plans. Remember God too has a plan for you. God’s Word tells us everything that we will need to know about all things. Keep Wisdom in your sights. Let His Wisdom and Insight assist and fortify you so that your plans succeed!
God gives to you freely as a priority; so you cherish/value His gifts of insight, wisdom and understanding and make them a priority in your life! Take the insight He freely gives to you and pass it on to your children and to others! STAY wise and keep seeking insight continually to keep growing!
Glorious Expectations 33 [Expect Success 6] Expect success in every area. Be sure to honor God for His grace toward us and Put God First! Let the Word lead you!
Remember, you are set apart/righteous! Know it and walk in it! Pursue living righteously and develop Godly character. The world’s view of success surrounds self- promotion and self gratification. God’s view yields blessings! Biblical success deals with our obedience to and glorification of God, as well as our spiritual inheritance of eternal life and joy. What’s God’s expectation of me when I walk in His Godly success? Use the power in your mouth! Follow His ways. Receive God’s love and joy for yourself!
Remember what He has already done for you when you were weary! Yield to His presence and walk in HIS strength! Give Him Glory for His assistance to us! Express your joy! Boldly receive!
Combat battle weariness by relying on the Lord to assist you! He is so faithful and present. Remember, God is always with you!
Combat weariness by relying on the Lord to assist you! Mind your words and thoughts. What are you thinking about? Do your thoughts align with the way God thinks? Get aligned! Godly thoughts always produce great fruit, and cause you to grow in faith towards God. Take this posture – Seek to change the way you think to transform your mind, aligning it with God’s mind. Stay strong in the Lord by renewing your thoughts with God’s word. God is always with you!
Combat weariness by relying on the Lord to assist you! Flood your mind and heart with the Word to keep your faith strengthened up. God keeps you whole and steady IF you stay the course with Him! He is an absolute certainty; a sure thing! Maintain your focus on the Word and believe it!
"The Battle Is Not Yours, It’s the Lord’s! Part 3."
Though the Battle is the Lord’s, we still have a posture to assume during the battle. Take this position —
Stand firm and don’t give up! Wait for the Lord [expecting, looking for and hoping in Him] and walk boldly in renewed strength. Fear not and flood your mind and heart with the Word of God to keep your faith strengthened up!