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Psalm 24:1 ~ “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it.”

Everything you have, everything you see, and everything you possess belongs to God! You are not the owner of anything; you are the steward of what He allows you to have. Too often, you cling tightly to what you have, fearing lack, worrying about the future, and hoarding blessings as if they are scarce. But the truth is, there is no shortage of blessings from God. He is not a God of scarcity; He is a God of abundance! According to Philippians 4:19, “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.”

When God blesses you, it is not just for your own benefit, He blesses you so that you can bless others and advance His Kingdom. Holding onto His gifts selfishly contradicts His purpose. Jesus teaches that generosity is a reflection of your trust in Him. “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:38, it’s amazing you can quote this scripture, but you never put it into practice. Please try it today!

Hoarding wealth, time, resources, or even love is a sign that you do not fully trust in God’s ability to provide. When you withhold from others, you are essentially saying you don’t believe God can replenish what you gave. But God’s Word reminds us, “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” 2 Corinthians 9:6. True blessings come not in how much you keep, but in how much you pour out!

Check out this lesson from creation that I saw today on Facebook from Jerry Flowers Ministry. I am going to title it, “A Heart of Sharing.” It’s about a bird! He put a birdhouse out with food, and he saw the most amazing thing. The bird that found the food stood on the fence and whistled, calling out to others, he didn’t just signal for his own kind to come and share in the food, he made a general call for all to come and get the food that he found. Isn’t this amazing. God set this up for nature teach you about the power of generosity! Animals instinctively share in ways that will often put others to shame. That bird did not hoard the provision; he recognized that there was enough to go around for all. He did not let his selfishness or greed get in the way of helping another bird.

Contrast that with how you as a human being sometimes act. You can see someone in need and look the other way. You hoard resources, fearing that there won’t be enough left for yourself. You hesitate to help others unless you know you will get something in return. But God never intended for you to live this way. He has provided more than enough for His children. The problem is not a lack of resources, it is a lack of willingness to share what He has given to you!

Jesus reminds us in Matthew 6:26, “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” If the birds trust that there is enough for everyone, why don’t you? If they call to one another to come and eat, why do you struggle to give freely? God’s blessings are never meant to be kept for yourself; they are meant to be shared so that all can experience His goodness!

You must do better. You must take a lesson from creation and recognize that there is enough for everyone. If God has blessed you, it is so that you can bless others. “Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” Proverbs 3:27! When you give freely, you reflect the heart of your Creator. Instead of living with a spirit of selfishness, let’s choose to live with a heart of generosity, knowing that as you bless others, God will continue to pour out His blessings and provision for you. Everything belongs to God, and He gives freely. When He blesses you, it’s not just for you, it’s for His Kingdom. Take a lesson from the birds today, and trust that there is more than enough for everyone. Let go of selfishness, embrace generosity, and watch as God continues to pour out His blessings on you and those around you.

Will you trust Him enough to share His blessings with someone else today?

Let’s Pray:

Father, I acknowledge today that the earth is Yours and everything in it. Nothing I have truly belongs to me, it is all a gift from You. Thank You for Your provision, for Your blessings, and for always meeting my needs. I repent for the times I have held onto things too tightly, fearing lack instead of trusting in Your abundance. Father, I confess that sometimes I worry, sometimes I hesitate, and sometimes I fail to share what You have freely given me. But today, I release that fear, that hesitation, and that selfishness into Your hands. Father, help me to have an open heart and open hands. Teach me to be generous with my time, my resources, my love, and my kindness. Remove any spirit of greed, pride, or selfishness that keeps me from being a blessing to others. Let me not live with a mindset of scarcity but with the assurance that You are my provider. Father, let me see my blessings not as something to hoard, but as something to give. Remind me that every good thing I have comes from You and that Your supply is limitless. Father, help me to be like the birds of the air, who do not worry about their provision but trust in You daily. May I be quick to call others to partake in the blessings You have given, just as they do. Let my heart be filled with joy when I see others flourish because of the generosity You’ve placed within me. Give me the wisdom to know when and where to give, and the discernment to bless in ways that bring glory to Your name. Father, use me as a vessel for Your Kingdom. Let my hands be an extension of Your love, my voice a source of encouragement, and my actions a reflection of Your grace. Whether it’s through financial giving, acts of kindness, words of encouragement, or simply being present for someone in need, let my life be a testament to Your goodness. When I see someone struggling, let my first instinct be to help, not to judge. When I see an opportunity to give, let me do it with a cheerful heart, expecting nothing in return. Father, I ask that You continue to work in my heart. If there is any place in me that resists generosity, expose it and transform it. Let me be a cheerful giver, knowing that what I give will return in ways I cannot even imagine. Fill me with the confidence that as I pour out, You will pour in. Your Word says in 2 Corinthians 9:8, “And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” Father, I claim this promise today. May my generosity be a reflection of my trust in You. Thank You Father, for the countless ways You have provided for me, protected me, and blessed me. Let me never take Your blessings for granted or forget that I am called to be a steward, not just a recipient. Father, let my giving glorify You, let my sharing bring others to know You, and let my life be a testimony of Your never-ending faithfulness. Father, I surrender all that I am and all that I have to You, trusting that as I give, You will continue to take care of me.

In Jesus Christ Name. Amen!

Blessings…

Love, Minister Jean

Luke 6:44 ~ “Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers.”

Galatians 5:22-23 ~ “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance (patience), kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.”

On Monday, we talked about “The Proof is in the Pudding” and on yesterday; “You Can’t Fake Your Fruit.” Well, today, we are going to dive in a little deeper and make this thing personal, it’s all about you and the truth that your fruit will give you away your actions, your words, you’re your attitudes will reveal what is truly inside of you. It is time to shift your focus to self-examination: What does your fruit look like?

It’s easy to look at the fruit of others and judge whether they are bearing good or bad fruit. But before you examine someone else’s tree, Jesus reminds us to look at our own. “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?” Matthew 7:3. Instead of pointing fingers, you must first ask yourself: Is my life producing the kind of fruit that reflects Christ?

Jesus made it clear that you cannot fake good fruit. You may be able to put on a spiritual appearance for a while, but in time, what is inside of you will come out. (In the words of my grandmother, you might can fool some of the people some of the time, but you can’t fool God none of the time.) “A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit.”  Matthew 7:18! If you claim to follow Christ, but your life is filled with jealousy, hate, pride, bitterness, or dishonesty, then something in your spiritual foundation needs to change. The fruit of your life should be a reflection of the Holy Spirit at work within you. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.”  Galatians 5:22-23!

The key to bearing good fruit is not in your own efforts, but in staying connected to the source. “Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” John 15:4! A tree does not struggle to produce fruit; it happens naturally when it is planted in the right soil, watered, and given sunlight. In the same way, when you are rooted in Christ, spending time in His Word, seeking Him in prayer, and yielding to His Spirit, your life will naturally produce the fruit that glorifies God.

If you examine your life and realize your fruit is not what it should be, don’t be discouraged. God is the Master Gardener, and He is always working to prune and refine us. “I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit, he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.” John 15:1-2. Pruning is not always easy, it can be painful, but it is necessary for greater growth.

If someone were to examine the fruit of your life today, what would they see? Would they see love, and humility flowing from you, or would they witness meanness, and pride? Sometimes, you don’t realize what kind of fruit you are producing because you justify your actions with excuses like, “That’s just how I am,” or “God knows my heart.” But Jesus reminds us that “Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.” Luke 6:45! What comes out of you, your words, reactions, and habits, is a direct reflection of what’s inside of you.

If your fruit is not lining up with God’s Word, it’s time to take responsibility and allow Him to change you from the inside out. True spiritual maturity is not about how long you’ve been in church, but about how much your life looks like Christ. (stop using this same old story, I grew up in church and have been in church all my life, that is not what you need, you need to be growing in Jesus Christ!) Good fruit cannot be forced; it is the result of a heart that is continually submitted to God. The more you allow Him to work in you, the more your fruit will become a testimony of His Presence in your lives.

Take a moment today and do a self-examination by asking yourself these questions and then be honest with yourself for the answer. And the great thing is, if you don’t have an answer, you can repent right then and there and ask your God to help you!  What kind of fruit do you see in your life? Is it evidence of the Holy Spirit or the works of the flesh? Are you staying connected to Christ, the true Vine, in a way that allows you to grow spiritually? What areas of your life might God be pruning right now to help you bear more fruit? How can you focus more on your own growth instead of looking at the shortcomings of others? Your fruit will always give you away, and the truth of your walk with God will not be found in what you say, but in what your life consistently produces. The question is: Does your fruit reflect Christ?

Let’s Pray:

Father, today I choose to examine my own heart rather than looking at others. Help me to be honest about the fruit I am producing. If there is anything in my life that is not of You, any bitterness, selfishness, impatience, or sin, reveal it to me so that I may surrender it to You. Father, I desire to bear good fruit that reflects Your Presence in my life. Teach me to walk in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Let my words and actions be a testimony of Your transforming power. Father, I recognize that I cannot bear good fruit on my own, I need to remain connected to You. Father, keep me grounded in Your Word, devoted in prayer, and sensitive to the leading of Your Spirit. Prune away anything that is hindering my growth, even if the process is uncomfortable. I trust that You are shaping me into the person You created me to be. Father, forgive me for the times I have judged others while ignoring my own shortcomings. Help me to focus on my own spiritual growth and not compare my journey to anyone else’s. Let my life be a living example of Your grace, producing fruit that draws others to You. Father, I thank You for Your patience, Your Grace and Mercy, and Your love. Continue to work in me, Father, until my life fully reflects Your character in every way. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen!

Blessings…

Love, Minister Jean

2 Corinthians 9:8 (KJV) ~ “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work.”

This week, from Monday until now, I have been so in awe of all of God’s benefits and how He loves giving them to us! So here is one more day on His Benefits for you! These devotionals are all about God, and His love for you. You are a direct beneficiary of everything that He has! This is your shouting moment, To God be the Glory for the things that the Lord has done for you!

We have explored God’s divine benefits, starting with Monday and your unclaimed inheritance, recognizing that many believers fail to access the fullness of what God has freely given. Then we moved to Tuesday, stepping into the fullness of your benefits, understanding that you must seek first His Kingdom to receive what He desires for you. After that, you learned how to walk daily in His benefits, ensuring that you remain in alignment with His will so that you won’t miss out on His blessings. Then on yesterday, Wednesday, you progressed to overflowing in God’s benefits, discovering that His blessings are not just for you but are meant to flow through you to others.

Now today, Thursday, we will move to the final and most critical step: sustaining the overflow. Walking in divine benefits is not just about receiving a blessing once, it’s about learning how to maintain a life of continual abundance where God’s goodness remains an active, visible part of your daily experience. Sustaining the overflow requires stewardship, faithfulness, and continual connection to the Source.

To sustain God’s blessings, you must first be a faithful steward over what He has given you. Luke 16:10 says, “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much.” Many people pray for more but fail to manage what they already have. If you desire sustained overflow, you must handle your finances, time, relationships, and spiritual gifts wisely, always using them for God’s glory and not your personal pleasure.

Second, you must keep your hearts aligned with God’s Will. Proverbs 3:5-6 reminds us to “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” When you stop seeking God’s guidance, you risk stepping out of alignment, which can block the flow of His benefits in your life.

Third, you must continually sow into others. That’s right, you need to sow, this is where your blessings come from. Stop being stingy, it’s not yours anyway. (And just a side note, you can’t take it with you!) So, serve and sow according to how God leads you! Overflow is not meant to be stored up selfishly but shared. 2 Corinthians 9:8 promises that God will provide abundantly so that we “may abound to every good work.” Giving, whether financially, emotionally, or spiritually, keeps the cycle of God’s blessings flowing. The more you pour out, the more God pours back in.

Fourth, you must remain connected to the Source. (This is where your power comes from, it’s like you have a lamp and you said it won’t come on, it’s become you didn’t have it plugged in, but once you plugged it into the source, everything got brighter. Same thing applies to you spiritually, you have to stay plugged into God, He is the Source!) Just as a river dries up when it is cut off from its source, so will you dry up. You cannot sustain overflow if you neglect Prayer, Worship, and the Word. John 15:5 states, “I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit.” When you stay close to God, the blessings will not only continue, but they will grow!

Finally, you must trust God at every intersection, junction and in every season. There will be times when it seems like the overflow slows down or challenges arise. But Galatians 6:9 encourages us: “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season, we shall reap, if we faint not.” God’s blessings do not stop because of a dry season, sometimes, He is stretching your faith, teaching you endurance, or positioning you for a greater overflow ahead.

God does not want you to experience temporary blessings, He desires for you to live in continual overflow. But sustaining that overflow requires stewardship, alignment with His Will, generosity, staying connected to Him, and trusting Him even in uncertain times and seasons. But be encouraged, your cup will never run dry because your Source Supplier is unlimited. Keep walking in faith, keep giving, and keep trusting, the overflow is here to stay!

Let’s Pray:
Father, I thank You for the abundance of blessings You have poured into my life. You are the giver of every good thing, and I am grateful for Your daily benefits. Thank You for teaching me not only how to receive but also how to walk in Your blessings and let them overflow. Now, Lord, I ask that You help me sustain the overflow so that I may continue to walk in all that You have for me. Father teach me to be a faithful steward of everything You have entrusted to me. Whether it is my finances, time, talents, or relationships, help me manage them with wisdom and obedience. I do not want to waste what You have given but instead use it in ways that honor and glorify You. Show me where I need to improve and give me the discipline to make the necessary changes. Father, I align my heart with Your will. I do not lean on my own understanding but acknowledge You in all my ways. Direct my paths, Father, and keep me in step with Your perfect plan. Let nothing distract me from seeking Your Kingdom first. May I always be obedient to Your guidance and knowing that Your way leads to continued blessings and divine favor. Father, I pray for a heart that is always generous, knowing that as I give to others, You will give back to me in greater measure. I do not want to be a reservoir but a flowing river of Your blessings. Use me to bless others, Lord. Let my words, my resources, and my actions be an extension of Your love and provision. Father, keep me connected to You, Father, for I know that apart from You, I can do nothing. Let me never become so consumed by the blessings that I forget the Blesser. Keep me in a posture of prayer, worship, and constant communion with You, so that my spirit remains filled, and my cup continues to run over. Father, in times when it seems like the overflow slows down, I will trust You. I know that even in dry seasons, You are still working in my life. I will not grow weary, but I will stand firm, believing that Your blessings are continual and that my due season is always coming. Strengthen my faith, O Lord, so that I do not waver or doubt but instead remain confident in Your perfect provision. Thank You for sustaining me, for keeping me, and for ensuring that the overflow continues in my life. I declare that I will walk in sustained abundance, not just for myself, but so that I may bless others and bring glory to Your name. My cup will never run dry because You are my Source, and You are more than enough. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen!

Blessings…
Love, Minister Jean

Psalm 68:19 (KJV) ~ “Blessed be the Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even the God of our salvation. Selah.”

In the devotional on Monday, we talked about your unclaimed inheritance, the truth that many believers live beneath their privileges, unaware of the full benefits God has provided. On yesterday, we talked about how to step into the fullness of those benefits, learning that God delights in giving you His Kingdom when you seek Him first. Now, in this third part, you are going to move beyond simply knowing and receiving your inheritance, you are going to learn how to walk daily in it so that you consistently experience the fullness of God’s blessings!

Psalm 68:19 is here to remind you that God daily loads you with benefits. His blessings are not occasional or reserved for special seasons but are meant to be experienced every single day. However, just as manna had to be gathered fresh each morning in the wilderness (Exodus 16:4-5), you must actively walk in your divine benefits by faith and ensuring that you are positioned to receive all that He provides. Too often, people receive a blessing and then grow complacent, forgetting that walking in the fullness of God’s provision requires daily faith, daily seeking, and daily obedience.

Let me tell you how to walk in your benefits every day. It requires you to be present to walk in your divine benefits daily, and it requires you to be in active partnership with God. First, you must renew your mind each morning by focusing on His Word rather than the worries of life. Romans 12:2 reminds us to be transformed by the renewing of your minds, ensuring that doubt, fear, or distractions do not pull you away from God’s promises. Second, activate your benefits through prayer and declaration. Proverbs 18:21 states that life and death are in the power of the tongue, what you declare over your life will shape your reality! Speak God’s promises over yourself, declaring that you are healed, provided for, protected, and favored!

Third, walk in obedience and alignment with God’s will. Deuteronomy 28:1-2 makes it clear that blessings follow obedience! Choosing righteousness, faith, and trust in God keeps you in position to receive all He has for you. Fourth, maintain an attitude of gratitude. Philippians 4:6-7 teaches that thanksgiving brings peace and keeps us connected to the presence of God. A grateful heart acknowledges that every good gift comes from Him and keeps you aware of His blessings. Lastly, stay in close fellowship with God through worship, prayer, and devotion. Psalm 16:11 declares that in His presence, there is fullness of joy, meaning that the closer you stay to God, the more you experience His abundant benefits.

One of the most crucial aspects of walking daily in God’s benefits is learning to trust Him even when circumstances don’t immediately reflect His promises. There may be times when it feels like you are not seeing the fullness of your inheritance, when healing is delayed, provision seems distant, or challenges test your faith. But walking in God’s benefits is not about reacting to what you see; it is about standing on what you know. Hebrews 10:23 reminds you to “hold fast the profession of your faith without wavering; for he is faithful that promised.” Walking in God’s benefits requires an unwavering faith that His Word is true, regardless of circumstances. Even on days when you feel weak, remember that His strength is made perfect in your weakness (2 Corinthians 12:9). Keep believing, keep trusting, keep praying, keep declaring, and keep walking, knowing that God’s benefits are not dependent on your situation, they are anchored in His unchanging faithfulness towards you!

I just want to remind of this one more time, God’s benefits are not just for special occasions, they are meant to be walked in every single day. Don’t let a single blessing go unclaimed! Renew your mind daily, declare His promises, walk in obedience, stay in a posture of praying, remain thankful, and stay close to Him. And even when circumstances seem challenging, remember that His benefits are still yours. Keep trusting, keep believing, and keep walking, knowing that God’s faithfulness never changes!

Let’s Pray:

Father, I come before You today with a heart full of thanksgiving. You are the giver of every good and perfect gift, and I bless Your name for loading me daily with benefits. Thank You for the inheritance You have freely given me through Jesus Christ. I refuse to live beneath my privileges or allow doubt to keep me from experiencing the fullness of Your blessings. Today, I step into my divine benefits with confidence and faith. Father, I ask for a renewed mind each morning so that I will not be distracted by fear, worry, or the cares of life. Let my thoughts be centered on Your promises rather than my problems. I declare that I am blessed, healed, redeemed, and favored. No weapon formed against me shall prosper, and everything I need has already been provided for through Your divine grace. I activate my benefits today by speaking life over my circumstances and trusting in Your Word. Help me to walk in obedience, knowing that Your blessings follow those who seek You first. If there is any area of my life that is out of alignment with Your will, correct me, Lord. Keep me on the path of righteousness so that I may remain in position to receive all You have for me. Let my heart be filled with gratitude, no matter what season I am in. I will praise You in abundance and in need, knowing that You are always faithful. Father, I choose to stay close to You, abiding in Your presence so that I can walk in the fullness of joy and peace. Let me never forget that I am an heir to Your Kingdom and that You take pleasure in blessing me. Teach me to trust You even when my circumstances seem contrary to Your promises. Strengthen my faith so that I will hold fast to Your Word, knowing that You are faithful. I will not allow delays or challenges to make me doubt Your goodness. Instead, I will stand firm, declaring Your promises over my life until I see them come to pass. Thank You Father, for loading me with benefits today, tomorrow, and always. I receive them with joy, and I will walk in them with confidence. No matter what comes my way, I choose to trust, believe, and walk in the fullness of all that You have promised me. In Jesus Christ Mighty Name. Amen!

Blessings…

Love, Minister Jean

Luke 12:30-32 (KJV) ~”For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things. But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”

Part 2: Yesterday, you were told that you have a benefits packet to claim, and today you are being reminded of your inheritance!

In the previous devotional, you were told that you had an unclaimed inheritance! So, today how many believers do you think are living outside of their fullness of what God has for them? Are you living outside the fullness of what God has already provided for you? God’s benefits are freely given, yet they have remained untouched by you, and those who lack knowledge, struggle with doubt, or fail to walk in faith. But now that you have recognized what belongs to you, the next step is learning how to live in the fullness of your inheritance daily.

Receiving a gift is one thing; but living in it is another! Imagine someone giving you a beautiful home filled with everything you could ever need. You accept the keys with joy, but you choose to live only in one small room, never exploring or using all that has been provided. This is what you do, the same with God’s blessings! You rejoice in salvation but fail to access the healing, provision, peace, and power that come with it. But Jesus is reminding you in Luke 12:30-32 that you do not need to chase after worldly things as others do. Your Father already knows what you need, and He delights in giving you the Kingdom. This means everything necessary for your life, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and financially has already been made available to you through Jesus Christ. You must shift your focus from seeking the temporary things to seeking the Kingdom of God, and when you do, all things will be added unto you!

To fully embrace God’s blessings, you must first walk in confidence, not condemnation. Guilt and shame often keep you from receiving all that God has provided, but Romans 8:1 reminds us that “there is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus.” Once you accept God’s forgiveness, you must leave the past behind and step boldly into His Grace. Speaking God’s promises over your lives is also essential, as Proverbs 18:21 tells you that life and death are in the power of the tongue. If you speak lack, fear, and defeat, you will experience them, but when you declare God’s Word, you align yourself with His truth and open the door for His blessings! Living with expectation is another key, as Ephesians 3:20 assures you that God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that you ask or think. When you truly believe that He desires to bless you, you position yourself to receive His best!

Staying in position through obedience is crucial in accessing God’s benefits. Just as the prodigal son temporarily lost his inheritance by walking away from his father’s house, disobedience can hinder you from experiencing all that God has for you. Deuteronomy 28:1-2 shows that obedience brings blessings, keeping you in alignment with His divine provision. Remaining in God’s presence is also essential, for Psalm 16:11 declares that “in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.”The more time you spend in prayer, worship, and the Word, the more you experience the depth of God’s goodness. When you seek first the Kingdom of God, as instructed in Luke 12:30-32, you will shift your focus from striving for worldly needs to trusting God’s perfect provision, and in doing so, you begin to live in the fullness of your divine inheritance!

God does not want you to simply acknowledge your benefits, He wants you to live in them! Every day, walk boldly as an heir of His Kingdom. Speak His promises, expect His goodness, stay in obedience, and dwell in His Presence. You were never meant to struggle outside the gates, step into the fullness of your inheritance and live the abundant life He has prepared for you!

Let’s Pray:

Father,

Thank You for the abundant inheritance You have provided for me. Your Word says that You take pleasure in blessing Your children, and today, I step fully into all that You have promised. I refuse to live outside of Your blessings. I choose to walk in faith, trusting that everything I need has already been provided through Jesus Christ. Father, I cast off every lie of the enemy that has kept me from embracing the fullness of Your benefits. I silence the voice of doubt, fear, and condemnation, and I declare that I am who You say I am. I am forgiven, I am healed, I am redeemed, I am favored, and I am satisfied with good things. I will no longer live beneath my privileges. Father, teach me to walk boldly in Your promises. Let my words align with Your Word. May my heart be filled with expectation, knowing that You are able to do exceedingly abundantly above all I can ask or think. Help me to stay in position through obedience, remaining in Your will so that I do not miss what You have prepared for me. Father, I seek Your presence above all else because I know that in Your presence, there is fullness of joy. Fill me with Your Spirit, strengthen my faith, and lead me into deeper communion with You. Let me live as an heir of the Kingdom, not just knowing about my inheritance but experiencing it daily. Father, I stand on Your Word in Luke 12:30-32, trusting that I do not need to strive after the things of this world, for You already know my needs. I will seek Your Kingdom above all else, and I know that everything I need will be added unto me. I will not fear, for it is Your good pleasure to give me the Kingdom. Thank You, Father, for the doors You are opening, the breakthroughs You are bringing, and the transformation You are working in my life. I receive it all by faith, and I will walk in Your promises every single day. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen!

Blessings…

Love, Minister Jean

Jeremiah 1:5 NIV ~ “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.”

I sent one of my friends a text message to share some exciting news about me, and she responded by saying, “I’m glad I’ll be able to say I knew you when.” My thoughts immediately went to God, He knew me when! Guess what, God knew you when, He knew you before you knew you!

The Word of God gives verifiable proof that God’s knowledge of you predates your existence, meaning He has a personal and intimate understanding of who you are, even before you were born, and He is able to offer you something that you can’t do for yourself! Think about this, a woman becomes pregnant and there is a beautiful life living on the inside of her. She can hear the heartbeat at times even see pictures of the baby via the ultrasound, you dream about them and think about him or her every day, but you don’t know them until they are born! You have no idea what they will look like or like to eat or drink, nor can you tell who and what they will want to be or do, you do not know their future! All you know is that they are going to be born! The rest is up to God!

There are so many things and people in this world, and every so often someone may think they really know you and who you are! Even those that are closest to you don’t know everything about you, but God! He knows everything, He knew you when you were a thought, this was before your mom and dad even thought, planned you just showed up, (this means they didn’t make plans to have you, but you are here, and they chose to love you.) John 15:16, “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.”

God chose you before He gave you your life, and before you were born, He selected you! Be grateful that God is not like you and me! The Bible tells you that the God who knows the end from the beginning also knows people even before they are born, He sees every aspect of your life before you have even lived one moment in this world, and He gave you His Word and unwavering love and purpose for your life! He loves you in spite of you! He loves you on purpose and intentionally! Romans 3:23, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

God called you forth from your mom’s womb for such a time as this, “Listen to me, you islands; hear this, you distant nations: Before I was born the LORD called me; from my mother’s womb he has spoken my name.” Isaiah 49:1. You were called before you formed, and you were formed before you were born! Do you see that you were chosen, you are anybody’s accident! (Some of you, me included need to say that out loud to yourself!) He may have not chosen the vehicle you wanted to get you here, but thanks be unto God, you are here! Now what are you going to do?

It’s time to move from being the victim of your past and move into victorious living, because you are here, you have breath in your body, and you are alive and well! In spite of everything that you have or have done, God still chose you and He didn’t wait for you to get it all together, (that is what you are telling yourself, you will do this or that and when you get it together. I have news for you, you will never get it right apart from God. Stop trying to do it on your own.) Again, “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” Romans 3:23, “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

Here are two things that I need you to always acknowledge and to remember, God knew you before you knew him. You serve a God Who is infinitely vast and eternal. He knows the beginning from the end and the end from our beginning! God has a purpose for your life, and you can trust that, that purpose will be fulfilled as you listen for His calling with your soft heart. Secondly, know this you are fearfully and wonderfully, for you are made in His image. So when you look yourself, you should stand in awe of God and His handiwork, not denigrating the way He made you but, being grateful for the embodied way you get to be in a true relationship with Him. God knew you before you were even conceived. Before your first breath, He had a plan and purpose for your life.

So, when doubts creep in and tries to make you feel like you don’t belong, call him a lie! God made you and He was specific about all of your details and the thing He put on the inside and outside of you, remember that you are divinely designed, you are an original! You are set apart for something greater than you may realize. The world may try to define you by titles, positions, or failures, but God’s calling on your life is the ultimate truth! Lean into His purpose today. Trust that He has already mapped out a plan for you to an impact for His Kingdom! He knew you when you would arrive at every season and session, He knows you now walk boldly in that truth!

Let’s Pray:
Father, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude, knowing that before I ever existed, You had already seen me, loved me, and set me apart for Your divine purpose. You are the Creator of all things, the One who formed me in my mother’s womb, and the One who knows the depths of my heart even before I speak. Thank You for the assurance that I am not a mistake, not forgotten, and not without purpose. Father, when life’s challenges make me feel insignificant or unworthy, help me to rest in the truth that You chose me before I ever took my first breath and that You have a divine plan for my life, and nothing, no mistake, no failure, or no fear can change what You have already spoken over me. Father, I ask that You continue to show Your purpose for my life. Open my eyes to see the path You have laid before me. Give me clarity where there is confusion, faith where there is doubt, and courage where there is fear. Strengthen my heart to trust in You completely, even when the road ahead seems uncertain. Father, let me walk boldly in the calling You have placed on my life, knowing that You have gone before me to prepare the way. Father, I surrender my plans, my desires, and my time to You, let Your will be done in my life, and let my heart be fully aligned with Yours. Help me to embrace the process of You shaping me, refining me, and preparing me for greater things. Father, teach me to trust Your timing, to wait patiently, and to lean on Your wisdom rather than my own understanding. Father, remove distractions and influences that come to pull me away from Your plan. Let my life be a reflection of Your goodness, Mercy, Grace, Love and Power. Father, use me to impact lives, to serve others, and to spread Your love wherever I go. Thank You for choosing me, knowing me, for loving me, and for setting me apart. I trust You, I love You, and I will follow You all the days of my life. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen!

Blessings…..
Love Minister Jean

1 Chronicles 28:20 (NLT) ~ “Then David continued, ‘Be strong and courageous, and do the work. Don’t be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD God, my God, is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you. He will see to it that all the work related to the Temple of the LORD is finished correctly.’”

Life will often present you with challenges that seem insurmountable. Whether it’s a new job, a family situation, a personal goal, or a calling from God, and you can sometimes wonder if you have what it takes to succeed. You do! Those were David’s words to his son Solomon. He reminded his son that success isn’t about your strength, but it’s about God’s Presence in your life. David tells Solomon, “Be strong and courageous, and do the work.” Why? Because “the LORD God, my God, is with you.” That’s the key! The assurance of God’s Presence changes everything! When God is with you, you can do it. Not because of your own abilities, but because God will not fail you. This same encouragement is echoed in Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” It’s not about if you can, it’s about trusting that God’s strength is working in you and through you. Even when the task feels beyond your ability, God’s Grace is sufficient! 

God is always there with you and for you! Think about Moses at the burning bush. He felt unqualified to lead Israel out of Egypt, but God reassured him in Exodus 3:12, “I will be with you.” That’s all Moses needed to hear! And that’s all you need to hear, God will be with you! The same God who parted the Red Sea, who brought down the walls of Jericho, who raised Jesus from the dead, is the same God walking with you today! Are you shouting Glory Hallelujah yet! Whatever you’re facing right now, whether it’s a difficult decision, a heavy responsibility, or a season of waiting, remember this, You can do it, because God Did It! And not because of who you are, but because of who God is. He will see to it that the work is finished correctly, in His time and in His way. When you look back on it all, you’ll see His fingerprints on every step and proclaim, “God did it!”

Pay attention to this story, “In a quiet valley nestled between two tall mountains, lived a small, bright blue train named Grace. Grace wasn’t the biggest or the fastest train in the yard, but she had a heart full of hope and faith. While the other trains boasted about their strength and speed, Grace quietly believed that with God’s help, she could do anything. One day, a big emergency arose. A long train filled with food and clothes for the next town had broken down on the other side of the mountain. Everyone was waiting, but no train could get through to deliver the goods. The strong, shiny engines refused to help. “I’m too important to climb that steep mountain, said the big freight engine.” And the other one groaned it was too tired, and the third one said it was just too hard.”

The little blue train, Grace, looked at the tall mountain and felt a flutter of fear in her heart. It was a big mountain. But then she remembered a verse her conductor often read from the Bible, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Philippians 4:13)! Grace took a deep breath, whispered a prayer, and said, “With God’s help, I think I can. I know I can.” The workers hitched the heavy cars to Grace, and off she went. As she approached the mountain, she could feel the weight behind her pulling her down, but she didn’t give up. With each chug of her wheels, she whispered, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” The mountain was steep, and the climb felt endless. Clouds gathered overhead, and Grace could hear the whispers of doubt from the winds around her: “You’re too small You’ll never make it. Turn back now.” 

But Grace kept her eyes on the path ahead and her heart on God’s promises. She remembered another verse her conductor loved, “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:9)! Chug by chug, Grace prayed, “With God’s help, I know I can. I know I can.” As she neared the top of the mountain, Grace felt her wheels slow. The weight of the cars behind her was heavy, and the climb felt impossible. But just when she thought she couldn’t go any further, she felt a gentle push, a strength that wasn’t her own. She realized it was God giving her the power to keep going. With one final, faithful chug, Grace reached the top of the mountain! The sun broke through the clouds, and as she started her descent, she shouted joyfully, “God did it! God did it!” When Grace arrived she smiled and said, It wasn’t just me. I trusted God, and He gave me the strength to climb that mountain. With God’s help, we can do anything! From that day on, whenever someone faced a challenge, they remembered the little blue train named Grace and her big faith. And just like Grace, they whispered to themselves, with God’s help, I think I can. I know I can.” (Author Unknown)

When you look back on the moments in your life, finishing a project, surviving a tough season, overcoming and obstacles, you should realize it wasn’t just your effort that got you through, God did it! He was there in every detail, guiding, strengthening, and ensuring that His purpose was fulfilled in your life, Isaiah 41:10, “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” The same God who upheld Solomon as he built the temple is the same God who upholds you today. His strength is perfect in your weakness.

Let’s Pray:

Thank You Father! Thank You for Your constant Presence in my life. Father, thank You for reminding me that I am never alone in the work You’ve called me to do. When I feel weak, remind me of Your strength. When I feel afraid, remind me of Your courage. When I am uncertain, anchor me in Your promises. Help me to trust that You will see the work through to completion, even when I can’t see the full picture. Father, I surrender every task, every worry, and every challenge to You. I release my need for control and invite You to lead me step by step. Give me the wisdom to discern Your will and the faith to walk boldly in obedience. Remind me that You are the one who equips and strengthens me. Even when the road gets tough and the burden feels heavy, help me to remember that You are the one carrying me through. Thank You for the victories You’ve already brought me through. Thank You for being the same God who helped me before and will help me again, may my heart overflow with gratitude and praise, boldly declaring, “God did it!” Let Your peace guard my heart and mind, and let Your joy be my strength. And when the work is finished, may my heart always give You the glory, declaring with confidence and gratitude, “God did it!”

Blessings…

Love, Minister Jean

Luke 9:23-24 NKJV ~ “Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me. [24] For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.”

The Christian journey is one that invites you to carry your cross, you must be willing to endure trials, make sacrifices, and stand firm in faith. Jesus made it clear that to follow Him means to embrace discomfort, sacrifice, and selflessness. It is through the “cross” that you are refined and shaped, becoming more like Jesus Christ. The road is not always easy, but it is through the challenges that you experience the fullness of His grace and power.

Jesus had just told His disciples, that He would soon suffer many things and be killed. And then He told them this, if you are going to follow me it is going to cost you something as well. You need to deny self and stop giving empty sacrifices and surrender to God! For if there is anything that you are holding onto that is keeping you from an all-out, passionate walk with Jesus Christ, it has got to go! Selfishness and Kingdom living don’t go together! You have to decrease so that God may increase in you!

Jesus said you have to take up your cross and follow Him, daily. The cross is a symbol of the sacrifice that Jesus made for you, He willingly choose to sacrifice Himself, and to die for you out of love and obedience His Father. When you truly love God, you won’t make hollow promises and sacrifices that look good on the outside but it’s empty in the inside. Because of His sacrifice and service, you should desire to sacrifice and serve too!

Now, you have looked at self, sacrifice and now surrender! When you do the first two things, your desire to totally surrender to God becomes natural! You are totally committed to Him! It goes beyond you just giving a few hours, at a Sunday morning service, or serving at a church event every once in a while! You are willing to give it all. Losing your life for Jesus Christ means that you are completely and totally surrendered what He says, and obedience becomes your everything!

In life, many of you long for the rewards, the crown, the peace, and the victory. But the truth is, there can be no crown without the cross. The crown of eternal life, victory over sin, and God’s purpose for you cannot be fully realized unless you walk through the struggle of discipleship. The cross symbolizes the cost of following Jesus Christ, and it is through your obedience, perseverance, and faithfulness that you can claim the promise of the crown that awaits you.

Jesus invites you to take up your cross, not in defeat, but in victory. The path to the crown is not without hardship, but it leads to a glorious reward. The struggles of this life pale in comparison to the eternal glory that is to come. You are not promised an easy road, but you are promised that He will be with you every step of the way. It is in the midst of trials that you experience and encounter the power of His Presence and His Grace that sustains you.

Jesus Christ journey to the cross was one of unimaginable pain, suffering, and separation from the Father. Yet, He willingly embraced it because of His love for you. He endured the shame, the ridicule, and the physical torment because He knew that the crown of victory over sin and death was the ultimate reward. Likewise, you are called to take up your cross daily, and to know and understand that the challenges and trials you face are opportunities to grow in faith and draw closer to God.

In times of hardship, it’s easy to question the purpose of your struggles or to feel as though you’ve been forsaken. Yet, the cross is here to remind you that God is always working, even in your pain. The trials you face are not in vain, they are part of God’s perfect plan for your life, shaping you to be more like His Son. The Apostle Paul encourages you in Romans 8:18, saying, “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.” What you endure in this life is small in comparison to the eternal glory that awaits you in Heaven.

The cross teaches you humility and submission. It is not about your own desires or ambitions, but about living in obedience to God’s Will. Jesus Christ, though fully God, humbled Himself to the point of death on the cross. He set aside His own comfort and desires to fulfill the Father’s Will and redeem humanity. As you take up your cross, you are reminded that true greatness in the Kingdom of God comes through humility and self-sacrifice, not through seeking power or recognition.

Be encouraged today to bear your cross with faith and endurance, knowing that the crown that awaits you is far greater than anything you can imagine. In every trial, you can look to Jesus as your example, trusting that He will give you the strength to persevere. His promise is sure: “Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial, because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him” (James 1:12).

Let’s Pray:
Father, Thank You! Thank You, Father, no matter how I say it, it is wonderful, because of who You are, You are a Sovereign God. Father, I come before You today with my heart full of gratitude for Your unwavering love and grace. Father, I thank You for the example of Your Son, Jesus Christ, who shows me what it means to live a life of sacrifice, obedience, and love. Father, help me to embrace the cross in my life, to deny myself, and to follow You with all out of my heart. I know that the road may be difficult, but I trust in Your promises and that You will never leave me nor forsake me. Father, give me the strength to endure the hardships that come my way and to see the trials as opportunities to grow in my faith and to draw me closer to You. Father, remind me every day that no matter what I face, I am not alone. You are with me, and You have promised me victory through Your Son, Jesus Christ. Father, I long for the crown that You have promised me, but I know that it is only through the cross that I can attain it. Teach me to walk faithfully in the path that You have set before me, and may my life fully reflect Your love and grace. Help me to live with humility, always seeking to do Your Will above my own. Father, strengthen me to endure, and fill me with hope, knowing that Your Glory is revealed in and through me as I follow the example of You set before me. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen!

Blessings…
Love, Minister Jean
Have A Blessed Weekend…