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10 Reasons Prayer Altar is Important for Spiritual Growth!

Posted by Apr 21, 2023 Holy Word, Word of Faith 7 Comments
10 Reasons Prayer Altar is Important for Spiritual Growth!

Are you looking to deepen your spiritual Christian practice? A prayer altar can help. Learn about the importance of having a sacred space for prayer and reflection about things of the LORD.

A prayer altar is a physical space dedicated to spiritual practice and reflection. It can be a powerful tool for deepening your connection to your faith in GOD and enhancing your spiritual journey to Heaven. In this sermon, I will explore the importance of having a prayer altar and offer tips for creating your own sacred space.

As Christians it is essential, we follow the example of Jesus Christ. His popularity could not make him have his privacy in the room, so his prayer altar was on the mountain.

“Now it came to pass in those days that He went out to the mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.” (Luke 6:12)

How to Set Up a Prayer Altar

Creating a prayer altar in your home can provide a sacred space for you to connect with your spirituality in Jesus Christ and deepen your prayer practice.

1. It’s important to choose a location that is free from distractions, whether it’s a spare room or a simple closet.

2. Clearing out any existing items in the space can help create a sense of focus and intentionality.

3. By dedicating a specific area to prayer, you can cultivate a sense of peace and mindfulness in your daily life. Creating a prayer altar can be a powerful tool for deepening your spiritual practice. It provides a dedicated space for prayer and reflection, and can serve as a visual reminder of your connection to the LORD.

4. To create your own prayer altar, gather items that hold personal significance, such as a pen/paper or electronic device as a journal and a Bible. Images of ‘Jesus’ or ‘saints’, statue of ‘holy Mary’ or the likes are unacceptable by the LORD. (Exodus 20)

5. As you spend time at your altar, consider posting prayers or scriptures on the walls, and watch as God answers your requests.

The prayer altar holds great significance as it serves as a sacred space for one to connect with the LORD. It is important to prioritize and maintain this space, ensuring that it remains a peaceful and intentional place for prayer and reflection.

Neglecting the prayer altar can lead to a disconnect from one’s Christian spiritual practice, so it is crucial to give it the attention and care it deserves.

10 Importance of Prayer Altar to Christians!

1. A prayer altar provides a physical reminder of your holy spiritual practice.

Having a designated space for prayer and reflection can serve as a physical reminder of your spiritual status. It can help you stay focused and committed to your faith, even during busy or stressful times.

2. When you have a prayer altar, you can easily incorporate prayer and scriptural meditation into your daily routine, making it a natural part of your life.

3. Seeing your altar every day can bring a sense of peace and comfort, reminding you that you are not alone on your spiritual journey with Jesus Christ.

4. It creates a space for focused prayer and meditation

One of the main benefits of having a prayer altar is that it creates a designated space for focused prayer and meditation of the Word of GOD.

When you have a specific area in your home or room that is dedicated to your spiritual practice, it can help you stay focused and present during your prayer and meditation sessions.

This can be especially helpful if you have a busy or hectic schedule, as it provides a physical reminder to take time for yourself and connect faithfully to the LORD.

Additionally, having a prayer altar can help you establish a routine for your spiritual practice, making it easier to incorporate into your daily life.

5. It helps to cultivate a sense of reverence and gratitude

Creating a prayer altar can help you cultivate a sense of reverence and gratitude in your spiritual practice of holiness.

By setting aside a specific space for prayer and reflection, you are acknowledging the importance of your faith and the role it plays in your life. This can help you feel more connected to your spirituality and deepen your sense of gratitude for the blessings of the LORD in your life.

6. Additionally, having a physical space to display your Bibles, jotters, musical instruments for praise to the LORD, can serve as a reminder of the values and beliefs that guide your spiritual journey to Heaven.

7. It can serve as a source of comfort and solace during difficult times.

Life can be challenging, and having a prayer altar can provide a sense of comfort and solace during difficult times.

When you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed, taking a few moments to sit at your altar and pray or meditate can help you feel more coordinated.

8. Additionally, having a physical space to display items that hold personal significance, such as photos of loved ones or mementos from important life events, can serve as a reminder of the support and love of GOD that surrounds you, even during tough times.

9. It encourages a consistent and intentional spiritual practice.

Having a prayer altar in your home can help you establish a consistent and intentional spiritual practice.

10. One of the vital importance of prayer altar is that it is a place you will surely hear from the LORD.

 

By setting aside a specific space for prayer and meditation, you are creating a physical reminder to prioritize your spiritual well-being. Whether you choose to spend a few minutes at your prayer altar each morning or make it a part of your nightly routine, having a dedicated space for spiritual practice can help you stay connected to your Christian faith and deepen your relationship with the LORD.

10 Ways to Overcome Spiritual Laziness as a Christian

Posted by Jan 25, 2023 Holy Word, Word of Faith 4 Comments
10 Ways to Overcome Spiritual Laziness as a Christian

Spiritual laziness means reluctance to do the spiritual actions that the LORD instruct you to do always as a Christian.

Spiritual laziness had become a plaque among Christians because they believe the false teachers who said that they have no regulations to follow other than to believe in the name of Jesus Christ.

Today’s message will tell you the signs of spiritual laziness and how to overcome the menace.

7 Signs of Spiritual Laziness

1. When you love to spend excessive time on social events than spiritual activities. For instance, watching movies or social media for many hours.

2. Procrastinating your prayer time.

3. Always too tired to read your Bible daily.

4. Giving excuses for not participating in evangelism.

5. Spiritual laziness takes place when you are gluttonous and sleep too much.

6. When Christian life becomes boring to you.

7. You don’t have the zeal to fellowship in the presence of the LORD.

10 Dangers of Spiritual Slothfulness

1. Disconnect you from the presence of the LORD.

2. Spiritual laziness makes it easy for the devil to oppress you.

3. Such soul is running far away from the path to Heaven.

4. It would be difficult to be successful in life.

5. Spiritual slothfulness would make a Christian to become self-righteous.

6. It is the main cause of a retarded spiritual growth!

7. Lukewarmness

8. Backsliding

9. Difficult deliverance from the bondage of spiritual procrastination.

10. Spiritual laziness can make you slave to sin forever!

10 Ways to Overcome Spiritual Laziness

1. Make friends with genuine children of GOD.

2. Change your orientation from the false teaching of “eternal security”.

3. Take away distractions such as movies, social media, etc

4. Rekindle your First Love for GOD and keep the ‘fire’ burning!

5. Set alarm on your reminder devices for daily spiritual activities such as prayer time, worship moment, bible studies, online evangelism etc

6. No boring moment in Christian lifestyle, so always listen to inspirational gospel music.

7. Sitting down in a building for hours every Sunday might make you lazy, thus exercise your body by going for evangelism always.

8. You can overcome spiritual laziness by setting your mind to always become conscious of God’s presence by your side.

9. Be faithful to the LORD and not to the things of this world.

10. Make your spiritual gifts useful in the lives of people around you.

Many Christians on their spiritual race may get weary and if care is not taken the spiritual laziness can take the course.

“But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.””

If you are going through unwanted situation of spiritual coldness then follow the solutions above and you would be energetic for God’s purpose for your life.     

20 Emotional Bible Verses about Love!

Posted by Dec 31, 2022 Holy Word, Word of Faith Leave a Comment
20 Emotional Bible Verses about Love!

The significance of reading Bible verses about love is to remind you about the great affectionate of the LORD upon your life. Love is powerful and can heal your ‘wounds’.

Today’s message will show you GOD’s expression of love to you and the right way for you to love GOD and people.

20 Bible Verses about Love

1. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. (John 3:16)

2. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. (1John 4:7)

3. And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “love will cover a multitude of sins. (1Peter 4:8)

4. Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all sins. (Proverbs 10:12)

5. Let all that you do be done with love. (1Corinthians 16:14)

6. But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. (Colossians 3:14)

7. There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. (1John 4:18)

8. Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. (John 15:13)

9. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. (1John 4:8)

10. A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another. (John 13:34)

11. But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you. (Luke 6:27)

12. Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up. (1Corinthians 13:4)

13. The LORD your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. (Zephaniah 3:17)

14. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8)

15. Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! Therefore the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. (1John 3:1)

16. For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. (Galatians 5:13)

17. Since you have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit in sincere love of the brethren, love one another fervently with a pure heart. (1Peter 1:22)

18. These things I command you, that you love one another. (John 15:17)

19. My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but indeed and in truth. (1John 3:18)

20. As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. (John 15:9-10)

Recite and meditate on the bible verses about love above and you would gain great inspiration from the LORD.

12 Powerful Ways to Fight the Evil Spirit!

Posted by Dec 10, 2022 Holy Word, Word of Faith 11 Comments
12 Powerful Ways to Fight the Evil Spirit!

To fight the evil spirit means acquisition of a supernatural power that manifests to yield victory both in the spiritual and physical realm of your life.

Please be watchful because all spiritual attacks do not take the form of warfare, some can be gentle, seductive and look good like in the case of Eve in the garden of Eden.

Have you experienced strange noise, unusual body and mind control or terrible nightmares with a bad influence on your physical, emotional or spiritual life? Have you joined the occult to fight the evil spirit and you don’t win? It’s unfortunate but don’t worry because reading this message and obeying the steps would give you victory in Jesus’ name.

What are Evil Spirits?

Evil spirits are spirits of the fallen angels chased out of heaven for their rebellious act.

Evil spirits are also referred to as unclean spirits, demons and lying spirit.

They are called evil spirit because all the best the angels can do are destructive missions. If you get any ‘good’ from them then you will surely pay it back in multiples of grieve and sorrow!

History of Demonic Spirits

The LORD created the angels to have a spiritual formation like us.

“Who makes His angels spirits, His ministers a flame of fire.” (Psalm 104:4)

All angels were ministering to the LORD until a moment when one of the arch angels called Lucifer the morning star thought of elevating his throne above that of his Creator. He convinced so many angels who thought Lucifer could defeat the Throne of the LORD.

After their defeat from heaven, Lucifer name changed to Devil/Satan and the other angels that followed him are now referred to as evil angels. Thus, the spirit in an evil angel is simply an evil spirit.

Please, read more in the Holy Bible as recorded in the book of Isaiah chapter 14 and Revelation chapter 12.

7 Major Categories of Evil Spirits

No one can understand everything about the Creator. He created us with hierarchies and the angels were not created with equal capability too. When the fallen angels left heaven, the LORD did not withdraw their powers so they rank themselves according to their creative ability.

Major categories according to their location include:

1. The Arch Angelic Demon known as their spiritual leader is popularly called the Satan wandering from one place to another (Job 1:6-7)

2. Chained ones in darkness (Jude 1:6)

3. Unclean spirits in the wilderness (Matthew 12:43)

4. The demons in the firmament

5. Evil spirits on earth possess living creatures including humans.

6. Marine spirits

7. Demons are present in hell (2Peter2:4)

All these categories of evil spirits do not work independently but they are loyal to the great dragon, the old serpent also called the Devil.

     There are some people who make you believe that there are good demons that can give you money, children or anything wonderful you want. But I am warning you with respect to my experience with the Devil that there is nothing good from the evil spirits. They might make you laugh in the morning but they would ensure you cry in the afternoon and weep tirelessly at night!

How Can I be Possessed by Demonic Spirit?

The 10 main channels you can become filled by the evil spirit are:

1. Living joyfully in a sinful lifestyle.

2. If you worship in churches with existence of idols or ‘statue of saints’.

3. Gathering where recitation of strange words that cannot be found in the Bible.

4. Church without decorum about speaking in tongues and its interpretation. Don’t be deceived, demons speak in tongues as well, so if your tongue is not genuine you are set for a big trouble!

5. If you love lies then demons would be your friend.

6. Absence of the word of GOD in your heart.

7. A life with less prayer or reading prayers from the book without real spiritual connection to the LORD is dangerous.

8. When the Holy Spirit is not allowed to control your actions and reactions daily.

9. If you seek for help from dark powers, then you won’t be able to fight the evil spirit.

10. Careless Christians who claim to be saved by grace and still wallow in unholiness can’t escape the possession of the demonic spirits.

10 Dangerous Effects of Evil Spirit to You

The terrible actions of unclean spirits mentioned below can be as a result of spiritual attack or the aftermath of a relationship with the Devil and demons:

1. Depression; like the case of king Saul (1 Samuel 16:14)

2. Some case of mental imbalance

3. Incurable sickness

4. Suicidal mission

5. Transforming you from GOD’s image to another image through cosmetics, tattoos and make-up. (Revelation 2:20)

6. Making money through your spiritual gifts instead to give freely as instructed by Jesus Christ, this act will lead to end-time rejection. (Matthew 7:21-23)

7. Evil spirit will make you love arguments with the Holy Spirit and make you good at misconceptions of the scriptures. (Titus 3:9)

8. Departure of the Holy Spirit from you due to your wrong choice.

9. Evil spirit attacks you to steal, kill and destroy destiny.

10. The relationship of the Devil and his demons with you will surely lead your eternal soul to hell.

12 Mighty Ways to Fight the Evil Spirit

May we never fall into the anger of the LORD where these evil spirits are used as instruments of chastisement to the children of GOD. Thus, the following steps below can help you fight the evil spirit that intends to crush you to hell:

1. Stop all sinful acts, repent and ask for God’s forgiveness; the only ‘access key’ used by the evil spirit to knock you down is the presence of sin in your life!

2. Cry out to the LORD for deliverance and always call the name of Jesus Christ when you feel the presence of the unclean spirits.

3. Your faith in the Power of the LORD is a strong weapon to fight the evil spirit.

4. Destroy all charms and renounce all covenants you have with the demons.

5. Stop attending church with idols/statue of ‘holy saints’ and run away from gatherings that use materialism such as; handkerchiefs, soap, candles, water, oil etc. All these are channels of the wicked spirit that links into you!

6. Identify the loopholes that give the entrance of the evil spirit into your life. For example; drunkenness, wild parties, sexual immoralities, artificial beauty materials, carelessness etc.

7. Seal all the loopholes by obeying the holy commandments of the LORD written in the Bible.

8. If you want to fight the evil spirit and win the battle, then you must always read the word of GOD in the Bible every hour. I advise you to listen to the bible audio format and always sing good Gospel worship songs.

9. Always pray to the LORD all the time and invite the Holy Spirit to dwell in you. Don’t give-up even if there is no instant miracle.

10. Don’t do anything without the approval of the Holy Spirit in you because the Spirit of the LORD will teach you how to defeat different spiritual attacks of the demons.

11. You must engage in prayer and fasting asking for the divine touch of GOD on you, for sanctification and spiritual transformation. Your mind, spirit and body must be cleansed.

12. If you suffer too much stumbling in the process, then seek for counsel from a genuine servant of GOD who won’t ask for money from you or you can contact me.

I was once a friend of the Devil and when I heard the Call of the LORD, I pulled out. I was severely attacked by the Devil and his demons but all the steps I mentioned above were followed and I was victorious through the Blood of Jesus Christ.

If you sincerely obey the twelve steps above you will fight the evil spirit and overcome!

May the power of the LORD be upon you as you obey today’s message in Jesus’ name.   

Spiritual Problem: 10 Steps for Christians to Overcome Distress!

Posted by Oct 16, 2022 Holy Word, Word of Faith Leave a Comment
Spiritual Problem: 10 Steps for Christians to Overcome Distress!

If you are going through spiritual problem then please don’t be depressed because everyone would go through hurdles of life in one form or the other. Did you know that Jesus Christ went through spiritual problem when on earth as well? Were you told that Christians would also go through spiritual distress?

Today’s message would give you peace and solutions to any spiritual problem troubling your life.

“Then He said to the disciples, “It is impossible that no offenses should come, but woe to him through whom they do come!”

“It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck, and he were thrown into the sea, than that he should offend one of these little ones.” (Luke 17:1-2)

Jesus Christ prepared our mind ahead by saying:

“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)

Jesus Christ understands your spiritual problem because He had encountered such when He prayed to this Father:

“Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless, not My will, but Yours, be done.” (Luke 22:42)

The Good News for you today is that Jesus Christ can help you out of your spiritual distress because He overcame and have the authority over spiritual problems.

What is Spiritual Suffering?

Spiritual suffering is a painful situation that disconnects someone from the LORD and every good thing about life. It can suck out the peace and power from the sufferer coupled with a strong wind of disbelief to crush the wounded victim…

I’d went through all the descriptions above…so painful…but I give GOD the glory, my life is victorious today!

What Causes Spiritual Problem?

Someone going through a terrible loss, emotional discomfort or health challenges can have spiritual distress if care is not taken. There are two major causes of spiritual problem:

1. Disobedience

The wage of sin is death and most times it is not necessarily the death that takes you to the grave quickly!

Sin is an act of disobedience. Disobedience to the commandments of the LORD can cause spiritual distress. Not obeying the common natural rules about your well-being can lead to health crisis that can affect your spiritual life as well.

2. Demonic Attack

Your holy status with the LORD does not mean the Devil cannot try to attack you. Demonic attack comes in various forms such as temptations and serious confrontations in the spirit realm.

What are Examples of Spiritual Distress?

Signs and symptoms of spiritual problem differs from one person to another, but once you can identify things that steal your joy then your victory is near. Example of spiritual distress is not limited to the following:

1. Depression

2. Anxiety

3. Steady Anger

4. Unbelief

5. Hopelessness

6. Suicidal thoughts

7. Fear to sleep

8. Asking many Questions without getting answer

9. Loss of sense of direction and conflicting frustration

10. Longing for spiritual help

10 Ways to Overcome Spiritual Problem

1. Write a long list to identify the source or causes of the trouble.

2. Study the Bible for relevant issues and solutions provided.

3. Be honest with yourself to confess and repent from any active sin or any repeated mistakes. Forgiveness is a powerful instrument.

4. Share your experience with a highly respected servant of GOD.

5. You cannot underestimate the power of fasting and prayers.

6. Listening and singing songs of praises to the LORD during tribulations can do wonders for you.

7. Recitation and meditating the word of GOD every minute would give you healing and victory.

8. Be faithful to the LORD and be obedient to His voice always. You can’t solve spiritual issues through carnal knowledge.

9. Wait patiently in the LORD during storms of life because impatience will make you sink deeper!

10. No matter how tough it could be, please do not allow fear to stay in your heart. Allow faith because fear has nothing to give than failure.

The Power of the LORD shall come upon your life as you obey the steps above and you would surely be delivered from all forms of spiritual problem in Jesus name.

This is the word of Jesus Christ for you too:

“Peace, I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” (John 14:27)