issues, Spiritual

PRAYER. PROCESS… PRODUCT

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There is an intense longing for success in every heart. It’s a given. By “success,” I mean the desire to achieve great things so others might acknowledge our accomplishments. Men often express their hope of leaving a lasting impact on human history and gaining fame for their legacies. This pursuit takes various forms: setting personal goals, comparing ourselves to others, and being driven by the unpredictable nature of the world systems.

These false perceptions in the world are further complicated by our understanding of time and its impact on our desires. Many people feel an urgency as they grow older, fearing a loss of motivation and energy to pursue their dreams. Society generally deems it unacceptable to reach the age of 40 without owning a home, car, stable income, savings, or family.

Fuelled by extreme materialism, all these thoughts and pressures create a soul-numbing combination that hinders the proper development of a sound character necessary for a fulfilling life.

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REBELLION

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The Father dropped something in my heart this morning and I want to briefly share some parts that may apply to you. I’ll share it in five paragraphs. 

I have found that knowledge has greatly increased with the proliferation of information and the tools to access this. For this reason people in this generation know a lot more at their age compared to people in previous generations. Our kids today are already interacting and functioning in a context of information overload, as I even heard my 3 year old niece once reacted to her dad’s intense play by saying: “daddy stop terrorising me”. Knowledge and concepts, peddled by written or spoken words are daily communicated over portable mobile media, which perform multiple functions, and our generation is already saturated. 

Here is the problem. The Bible records in 1 Cor. 8:1 that “knowledge puffs up”. A very close observation will reveal the link between the rise in knowledge and rebellion in the heart of men. Rebellion has taken hold of many because they are bloated with “knowledge”. They think they know much now and can question everything. While the ability to question is a positive quality that can bring progress, however without understanding, it leads to rebellion. This is where many today have pitched their tents – a rebellious heart is present with them.

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BITTERNESS AGAINST GOD


Bitterness

I feel strongly led to share this. Some of us harbor bitterness towards God without realizing it. I encourage you to read this and reflect deeply, allowing God to reveal any hidden pockets of darkness that can significantly impact your life.

We all understand what bitterness is—not the bitterness sensed by our taste buds, but that which resides in the heart. This destructive human emotion can corrupt your spirit in the same way that pride can. Let me explain further to ensure everyone understands.

Bitterness is the deep-seated feeling of hurt, hate, anger, or resentment harbored in one’s heart towards another due to their actions or inactions. It resides deep within the human soul, making it easy to convince yourself it isn’t there. The problem with bitterness is that it’s a destination you arrive at without realizing how you got there, unless you carefully review your journey from the beginning.

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