Don’t let what you feel dictate your life. Feelings aren’t always right and overthinking never ends. When we overthink, we feel hopeless, and hopelessness weakens our faith. We are imperfect human beings who are loved every minute of the day by a perfect God. He’s got you!

It’s so very easy to become a slave to fear when we don’t understand why some things happen the way they do. Today is a good day to remind ourselves that God is still faithful even when it doesn’t make sense. God still have a plan even when we can’t see it.

So many times God has protected us from situations that we weren’t even aware of that could have harmed us. Without faith, it’s impossible to please God. Faith changes the way we see things, and how we speak about them.

“Above all, be careful what you think because your thoughts control your life.” Proverbs 4:23 ERV

Our mind is a battlefield. Thoughts come fast and furious. If we do nothing, nothing changes. Above all, be careful what you think. Don’t throw away your confidence in God.

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly beyond all that we ask or imagine, according to the power that works in us,” Ephesians 3:20 MEV

Be encouraged. God knows the way through the maze of thoughts that comes to us a mile a minute. He will make a way where you and I couldn’t see a way. We will not allow our emotions to win the war.

What we speak into the atmosphere will set the tone for the rest of the day. God is able to do much more than we can ever think or imagine.

More of Jesus, less of me should be our WAKEUP call every morning.

Despite what our educated mind tells us about the importance of sleep, most of us are still losing the battle.
MORNING: want to sleep
AFTERNOON: dying to sleep
NIGHT: can’t sleep 🤦🏽‍♀️

If sleep had a voice I believe it will sound something like this, “I’m going to do whatever I want with or without your consent.” 🤷🏽‍♀️

There are many times we go to bed feeling tired and sleepy but as soon as we get into bed, we just can’t stop thinking. As we get older, let’s get wiser. Let’s stop overanalyzing everything. 🙇🏽‍♀️

If something don’t feel right, don’t think about it anymore. The quality of our thoughts determines how much sleep we get. Someone said, “A lot of people struggle with sleep because sleep requires peace.” 🙋🏽‍♀️

In Psalm 127:2 says, “In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat—for God grants sleep to those He loves.”

Matthew 11:28, Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

Sleep is a gift from God. It allows us to recharge our bodies physically, mentally, and emotionally. No matter how dark it gets, the sun is going to shine again. 👩🏿‍🤝‍👩🏾

Before your head hits the pillow at night, remind yourself of all the things you did right. 🎧

How can we dream if we don’t sleep? When we dream, we will suddenly have all the energy and imagination we will ever need for the future.🎯

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If we look for the good in each other, we will find it. If we look for the flaws and imperfections, we will find that too.

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Jesus said, “IT IS FINISHED.” And this was just the beginning of things to come. I’m thankful for God’s amazing grace. Such love. Such wondrous love that God should love sinners to give up His only Son to die for us.

Everyone has a cross to bear, but if we let Jesus bear it with us, He will give us the strength needed to face each day.

Today is the day we reflect on the love of our Heavenly Father. It’s the day Jesus was betrayed, arrested, condemned, beaten badly, mocked, and forced to carry His own cross to the place where He was crucified and died.

Two prisoners were crucified alongside Him. One mocked Him, but the other said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

Jesus showed such grace and mercy to this prisoner right up to Himself being hung on the cross. It’s Jesus’s grace that makes a huge difference when we feel that we have been wronged by others. Such an example for us to follow.

The cross showed His mercy, His grace, and the hope we have in Him. We too can overcome any hardship. We owe our lives to Him.

There’s a lot that can happen in 3 days. The saddest day on earth and the happiest day were only 3 days apart. A lot can happen in 3 days. Faith can turn things around in our favor.

Happy Easter. The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid for I know you seek Jesus, who was crucified.” “He is not here; He is Risen as He said.” Matthew 28:6

Happy Easter. The Lord is RISEN indeed. A lot can happen in three days. Wishing you PEACE, LOVE, and HAPPINESS. ✝️

Satan could not have touched Jesus had not God The Father allowed it.

“Adam disobeyed God and caused many others to be sinners. But Jesus obeyed him and will make many people acceptable to God.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭19‬ ‭CEV‬‬

So often in our lives, Satan thinks he is doing some terrible thing to us, but whatever Satan meant for our harm, God has many ways to turn it around so we can have a testimony.

God Turned It Around
Song by Nathaniel Bassey and Tim Godfrey

What the enemy meant for shame, God has turned it around for my good. What the enemy meant for evil, God has turned it around for my good.

Some of us people have looked at us and laughed at us. Some of us stuffs have happened in your life where people walked out on you and felt like you’ll never be of any good.

✝️✝️✝️ I want you to sing this song with understanding, even though you’re not seeing it declare over that situation that – ‘Whatever the enemy meant for evil God is turning it around for my good.’

In closing: God can turn the intention of the devil around for your good. God is too committed to fail. Too committed to leave you hanging ✝️✝️✝️

I love what Steve Furtick says, “Even the people who betray you are part of the plan.” “Jesus couldn’t get to the cross if it weren’t for Judas.”

Question: Did Jesus know that Judas would sell Him out?

Answer: Jesus knew from the beginning who did not believe in Him, and who would betray Him.

Question: Why did Jesus trust someone who would be disloyal to Him to be a part of His inner circle?

Answer: Acts 1:16 says, “Brothers and sisters, the Scripture had to be fulfilled in which the Holy Spirit spoke long ago through David concerning Judas, who served as guide for those who arrested Jesus.”
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Betrayal is a painful experience…it’s always with someone with whom we have a close relationship with and someone we trusted. Be assured, Jesus knows just how we feel because He knows about betrayal. He will walk us through the experience.

Psalmist David said, “Even my close friend, someone I trusted, has failed me. I even shared my bread with him.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭41‬:‭9‬ ‭NIRV‬‬

Joseph was betrayed by his own brothers, but God had a bigger plan. Genesis 45 – Pharaoh said to Joseph, “Say to your brothers, ‘Do this: Load your animals and depart; go to the land of Canaan. Bring your father and your households and come to me; I will give you the best of the land of Egypt.”

Greed is a heart issue. Some families stop speaking to each other because greed was stronger than love. Jesus warned in Luke 12:15 – And he said unto them, “Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.”

‭FOUNTAIN OF MERCY by Nathaniel Bassey

I drink from the fountain of mercy
I soar on the wings of your Grace
I walk through the doors of great favor
Your mercy is speaking for me

There is therefore no condemnation
For those who are rooted in Christ
The Darkness has got nothing on me
His Blood is availing for me

The Lord is my Song and Salvation
He crowns me with Glory and Grace
All that I need He has given
And works everything for His praise

Everywhere I go, everywhere I turn
Favor is all around me
Everything I do, everything I touch
Mercy is speaking for me

In closing: Do not fear or be dismayed. The LORD Himself goes before you, He will be with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid or discouraged.

JESUS said Satan came to steal, kill, and destroy. Satan’s purpose is still the very same today. He’s happy to get us to believe that he doesn’t exist while instigating fights with family members and friends.
He enjoys being masked until the war is over and the wounded die.

Sure, we cannot blame everything on the devil, but the Bible warns us to be sober, be watchful: your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour.

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EASTER is … Jesus defeating Satan on the Cross. He lay down His life for us. The fight is OVER! Jesus said, “It is finished!”

There is a place of quiet rest, near to the heart of God. A place where sin cannot molest, near to the heart of God. O Jesus, blest Redeemer, sent from the heart of God. Hold us, who wait before thee, near to the heart of God.

Satan is very angry because he knows he only has a short time to distract us from serving God by keeping our focus on the wrong things. Intimacy with God develops in the dark and lonely places of life. Take heart! Choose where your focus will be.

Luke 24:46-47 The Scriptures say that the Messiah must suffer, then three days later he will rise from death. They also say that all people of every nation must be told in my name to turn to God, in order to be forgiven.”

I’m sharing a beautiful song that can be our prayer:

Jesus, Your love is kind, Your love is patient
You fill my heart with so much peace and joy
You’re amazing, You make my life feel brand new
You’re amazing, You make my life feel brand new

Jesus, You love me too much, oh
Too much, oh, too much, oh, excess love, oh
Jesus, You love me too much, oh
Too much, oh, too much, oh, excess love, oh
Jesus, You love me too much, oh
Too much, oh, too much, oh, excess love, oh
Jesus, You love me too much, oh
Too much, oh, too much, oh, excess love, oh.

The Cross will never lose its power ✝️

Human Scenarios:
When a spouse doesn’t treat or respect their spouse, the relationship becomes toxic and unhealthy and the path to divorce court is clearly defined.

When someone has good intentions, but they keep having destructive thoughts, they become frustrated with themselves and they learn unhealthy ways to cope with their unhealed emotions and feelings.

Battling depression is as real as real as can be. Nothing heals the pain, and the sadness never goes away. Medication cannot heal a spiritual thing.

✝️✝️✝️ EASTER is about Jesus taking on these painful issues that tug at our heartstrings, and boldly saying:

I will keep pursuing you. When you heart gets cold and hard towards me, I will keep knocking. When your words are few, I will keep speaking. I’m not going anywhere.

When you have a mood swing, I will keep holding you. When you snap or swear at me, I’m staying right next to you because you will need a shoulder to cry on.

When you walk away, I’m right behind you. When you give up, I will catch you and hold you close. I know you need Me more than ever, so I’m not going anywhere.

💟💟💟 John 3:16 : “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

God loves every single human being He ever created regardless of color, gender, or race. He doesn’t accuse us of anything. He sent His Son Jesus to put us in right standing with Him. Whoever believes and trusts in Him will not be lost but will have everlasting life.

Every step Jesus took was for our freedom. It was an intentional act of mercy and grace. It was all about His personal love for all of us.

🙏🏾 Father, You are all about loving us. You came to save all those who feel lost in this world. You sent Your only Son to be sacrificed so we could be in Your presence. Jesus, thank You for making a way for us and dwelling among us. Amen

I can’t keep calm. It’s FRIDAY!!! We MADE it to the end of the fast-paced week. It’s time to LAUGH AGAIN!!!

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend. I’m praying for you 🤗🤗🤗🤗

We can support BRAIN CHANGE through:
👉🏽Repetition
👉🏽Reinforcement
👉🏽Time

This is the principle of NEUROPLASTICITY, which means that our brain is analogous to plastic.

It is malleable and can be changed to support new behaviours and productive thinking.

However this change does not happen overnight.

So REPEAT the behaviour/ thought, REINFORCE the behaviour/ thought and give it TIME to become automatic… because eventually it will.