Where you are currently is not permanent. Phto by Dziana Hasanbekava on Pexels.com Dry seasons do not mean abandonment or rejection. God is working the soil for a great outpouring. Let us not rush the process. We are to live according to how God created, made and planned us to be. Our standard is not comparing ourselves to others thinking that we fall short or are better but we measure ourselves by the Word of God.

Photo by August de Richelieu on Pexels.com You are not always going to be where you are. Do not let people's opinions of you define you. Some in their insecurity will pull you down, undermine you, say and make you feel like you are nothing. Some in their jealousy will hype you up, make you think and feel that you are big, smile at you, clap for you and even eat at your table while awaiting your downfall.

Photo by Adriu00e0 Masi on Pexels.com Philippians 3:13-14 NKJV Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. The mind is where a lot of spiritual warfare and other things take place.

Bad company corrupts good morals. Someone said, "Choose your friends with care. You become what they are". Someone said something like, "Show me Your friends and I will show you who and where you will be in five years time". Photo by Camila Aguiar on Pexels.com The Bible tells us who to associate with by stating who to avoid. Psalm 1:1 AMPC…

Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels.com God’s silence doesn’t mean He forgot you.Know that at times He’s just working behind the scenes so your next season won’t break you. He is preparing you for what is to come in the stillness.He’s not ignoring you — He’s protecting your future from premature exposure. Will you trust Him, pray to Him, worship Him and remain faithful to Him even when He seems or actually is silent?

I received a lift from an individual who appeared distinguished. They started calling me their friend. I wondered where that came from considering we had just met. When I asked for their name I addressed them formally and even went out of my way to find out the appropriate title to address them with based on who they are as determined by what they have achieved or accomplished in life thus far.

There are many ways recorded in the Bible of how God speaks. When we read Genesis 1 and 2, we see that God had communion with man (i.e. His male and female) ay the garden, daily in the cool of day. Photo by Karen F on Pexels.com When man fell from glory in chapter 3 due to deception, sin entered and that fellowship was broken because man hid from God.

God speaks to us in many ways. Many attest to the inward witness or conscience as the primary way through which God speaks to them. They have what they call "a check in the spirit ". Others hear God through dreams. I can recall quite a number of people throughout the years who have come to me with their dreams seeking interpretation.

The world will make you think that every blessing has to be financial and your house(s), car(s) and cash show how much you are blesssed or successful. This point of view exists so you underrate the gift of life, family, health, and peace of mind. This must not be your portion. Know that salvation, being baptised and filled with the Holy Spirit as well as being an active member of the Body of Christ are blessings too.

Beloved child of God, God is faithful. He will never leave nor forsake you. He is not like human fathers (or mothers). Your parents may fail to understand you or even forget you. They may choose not to listen to you, be present or be there for you. Father God is not like that. God is very detailed when it comes to your life and purpose.