The world perceives the church as an observer and a “yes-man” for government leaders. They don’t take the church seriously in shaping society’s values. This is in direct contrast to Mary, Queen of Scots, who said, “I fear the prayers of John Knox more than I fear all the armies on the face of the…
To see prosperity and influence, one must acknowledge God’s reign, confess sins, exalt Him, humble yourself, trust His sovereignty and protection, and worship the King of Kings. Then God’s kingdom will come in His time to remove prideful leaders and enable you to endure trials. Acknowledge God’s Reign and Confess SinsDaniel revealed to Nebuchadnezzar in…
How do you participate in God’s kingdom purpose in the world, whether it’s arts & entertainment, business, education, family, government, media and religion? Prioritize seeking and building God’s kingdom by obeying and recognizing His presence. Be strong and steward God’s resources by turning to Him and meditating on His word. Prioritize Seeking God and See…
We need people to stand in the gap before God to confront injustice, stop strongholds of sexual sin, pray against strongholds of sin, eliminate malice of heart and revenge, refuse trusting in prosperity, refuse pride in human wisdom, skill, wealth and beauty, and refuse making people your source of confidence. Stand in the Gap Before…
The church is God’s plan for building healthy cities. Instead of taking personal responsibility, God’s people often rely on government and non-profit organizations to solve problems in the city whether it is housing, jobs, violence or social opportunities. Jeremiah encouraged an expanded role for the church in the city by speaking the whole truth of…
To experience blessings in your city, first seek God’s thoughts and ways, pray for all nations with other believers, be humble to experience His promises, meet needs of the poor, practice biblical truth through Spirit-led intercession and confession of sin, receive back children, material riches and favor to possess the land forever. Seek God’s Thoughts and…
People experience misery and hopelessness in their short lives that lead to meaninglessness. God’s ways are a mystery because He is infinite. None of us know what He is doing. One thing we do know. Those who forget God wither away without hope. Those who seek God from a pure heart have a prosperous future with…
Bitterness is a habit that can seriously hinder our spiritual journey. When life becomes difficult, when it doesn’t seem as if God is providing for our needs, when we’re not getting what we want when we want it, we have a decision to make. We can hold onto our faith and trust that God has…
Double-minded people fear the Lord and serve idols. They seek deliverance from humans, follow vanity and do evil secretly. Those who trust and obey God’s commandments prosper, inherit the land, reject the world’s systems of support and receive deliverance from the Lord. In 2 Kings 16-18, various kings illustrate how double-mindedness results in instability, but single-mindedness on Christ…
Martin Luther wrote that the three necessary conversions are of the heart, mind and the purse. In Proverbs 11, we examine four ingredients–humble integrity, positive speech, edifying ministry and abundant generosity– that lead to prosperous outcomes in a family, church, organization or city. Humble IntegrityThe foundation for success and positive outcomes is humility and integrity….
Media and the world wants to squeeze you in a certain mold. God offers the valuable possession of wisdom. When Solomon asked for wisdom, he received many tremendous benefits. Solomon formed a marriage alliance with the daughter of Pharaoh king of Egypt and brought her to the city of David until he finished building his…
Everyone faces distressful circumstances from time to time. It could be a bad marriage, child who strays, financial loss or tough relationship. When things aren’t going well, it’s tempting to look for human help first instead of trusting God in the situation. Because God wants to be exalted, He brings tough times to discipline you….