Returning to Intimacy

Category: Spiritual Category

  • My Failures and Successes

    How has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success?

    My life is a testimony of God’s grace, resilience, and divine purpose. My failures, whether moments of uncertainty, struggles with fear, or setbacks in my mission, have not been wasted. Instead, they have been stepping stones in God’s plan, refining me for greater impact. Here’s how my failures have set me up for success in Christ:

    1. My Setbacks Deepened My Faith

    Like Peter, who denied Jesus three times (Luke 22:61-62), my struggles have brought me closer to God. Through moments of doubt and hesitation, I’ve learned to rely more fully on Him. Each time I’ve felt uncertain, He has drawn me back, strengthening my dependence on His wisdom rather than my own understanding (Proverbs 3:5-6).

    1. My Pain Cultivated Compassion

    My experiences ministering to the homeless, mentoring abused women, and advocating for the forgottem, come from a place of deep empathy. Just as Jesus wept over the suffering of others (John 11:35), my heart has been softened by my struggles, equipping me to comfort and uplift those who are lost and broken (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).

    1. My Fears Gave Way to Boldness

    At times, I have hesitated or questioned whether I was capable of the mission before me. Yet, just as Moses doubted his ability to lead (Exodus 4:10-12), God has continually reminded me that He is my strength. My moments of insecurity have been turned into powerful testimonies, allowing me to walk in boldness as I lead ministries, write books, and inspire others.

    1. My Failures Realigned Me with God’s Purpose

    Every moment of struggle has been a redirection, ensuring I remain in alignment with God’s divine purpose. Like Jonah, who initially ran from his calling (Jonah 1:3), my missteps have only led me back to where God intended me to be. He has used every detour to refine my calling and make my impact even greater.

    1. My Trials Became My Testimony

    I have faced many challenges, yet, like Paul, who endured hardships and imprisonments (2 Corinthians 11:23-27), my perseverance has only strengthened my testimony. My book, blogs, prayers, and ministries are direct results of the trials I’ve overcome. What once seemed like failure has now become a platform to proclaim God’s faithfulness.

    1. My Faithfulness Despite Hardships Secured My Eternal Reward

    Jesus said, “Well done, good and faithful servant” (Matthew 25:23). I have not allowed past mistakes, fears, or discouragement to stop me from doing the work of the Lord. Every time, I have pressed on despite setbacks. I pray I have sown seeds that will reap eternal rewards.

    Conclusion: My Success is in God’s Hands

    My life is proof that God takes what the enemy meant for harm and uses it for good (Genesis 50:20). What once felt like failure has positioned me to be an instrument for change, a beacon of hope, and a living testimony of God’s redemptive power. I am walking in my purpose, and my greatest successes are still unfolding in His perfect plan.

    God has already turned my past into a story of victory. So, I will keep moving forward, because I know, with Jesus Christ, my best days are ahead!

  • A Vessel of Restoration

    You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence?

    Before the titles, before the ministries, and before the vision was ever written down, there was a woman. A woman chosen, shaped, and carried by the hand of God through seasons of breaking and rebuilding. Her life is a testament that restoration isn’t just something God does, it’s who He is.

  • The Urgency of Living for God Now!

    “While there is still time.”

    In 1 Peter 4:1-11, the Apostle Peter calls believers to embrace a life fully dedicated to God, emphasizing the urgency of living righteously in the face of fleeting time and impending judgment.

    Peter begins by urging believers to arm themselves with the same mindset as Christ, who suffered in the flesh for the sake of righteousness. This means we must die to sin and no longer live for our own desires but for the will of God (v.1-2). The time for indulging in the world’s empty pleasures is over. There is no room for compromise, no time to waste in patterns of sin that only lead to destruction (v.3).

    The world may not understand our transformation, and we may face ridicule and rejection for choosing righteousness (v.4), but Peter reminds us that judgment is coming both for the wicked and the righteous. Those who live in disobedience will give an account to God, while those who have heard and accepted the gospel will live forever in His presence (v.5-6).

    The urgency intensifies as Peter declares,The end of all things is near” (v.7). This is not a call to fear but to take action. Believers must be clear-minded and self-controlled so they can pray effectively, staying in tune with God’s will. Love must be the foundation of our lives, as it “covers a multitude of sins” (v.8). Instead of living selfishly, we must serve one another, using our gifts to glorify God and minister to His people (v.9-10).

    Finally, Peter reminds us that everything we do should be for God’s glory (v.11). Whether in speech or service, we must operate in His strength so that through us, Christ is magnified. We don’t have forever to get it right. The time is now to abandon sin, love deeply, serve faithfully, and live every moment as if standing before God Himself.

    This passage is an urgent wake-up call: the world is fading, our days are numbered, and eternity is at stake. Will we waste our time on fleeting pleasures, or will we live with purpose, fully surrendered to God? The choice is ours, but the time to choose is now.

  • A Prayer for Re-orientation

    God of all creation,

    We come before You in awe and gratitude.  We praise You for the gift of Your Holy Spirit, poured out upon all people, guiding us in truth, wisdom, and power. You alone are worthy of our worship, for You have called us out of darkness and into Your marvelous light.

    Lord, just as You reoriented the hearts of the early believers at Pentecost, we ask that You do the same in our generation. Your Word declares: “In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.
    Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days,
    and they will prophesy.” 
    (Acts 2:17-18)

    Father, we long to see this promise fulfilled in our time.Pour out Your Spirit upon us anew, revive us, awaken us, and redirect our hearts toward You. In a world full of distractions, false hopes, and fading ambitions, reorient our vision to see Your kingdom at work. Help us to prophesy with boldness, to dream the dreams You have for us, and to see with spiritual clarity the path You have laid before us.

    Reorient our hearts, Lord, from fear to faith, from division to unity, from complacency to passion. Break down the walls that separate us; race, age, gender, status, and remind us that Your Spirit is for all people. May we be vessels of Your love and truth, carrying Your message of hope into a world in desperate need of You.

    In these times of uncertainty, when signs in the heavens and distress on the earth remind us of Your coming kingdom, let us not be shaken but instead stand firm in the power of Your Spirit. Reorient our priorities so that we seek first Your kingdom and righteousness, knowing that everything else will be added in Your perfect time.

    Father, let Your wonders be seen in our day. Let Your Spirit move mightily in our churches, our communities, and our homes. May the fire of Pentecost burn again in our hearts, compelling us to live with urgency, love with sincerity, and walk in obedience to Your call.

    We give You all the glory, for You alone are God. Let Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. And may we, Your people, be ever reoriented toward Your purpose, reflecting Your light in these last days.

    In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray,
    Amen.

  • Destiny

    Do you believe in fate/destiny?

    From a biblical standpoint, destiny holds greater importance than fate because it aligns with God’s divine plan and purpose for each individual. Fate implies a predetermined course without choice, often leaving no room for personal will or God’s intervention. However, the Bible teaches that God has a unique plan for every life, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11: “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

    While fate suggests life happens without purpose, destiny is shaped by God’s sovereign will and our obedience to Him. Though circumstances may seem uncontrollable, God grants free will, allowing us to choose paths that align with His promises. Therefore, destiny is not just what happens to us, but what God intends for us to become through faith, trust, and obedience.

  • The Time Is Now!

    God’s Grace is Sufficient: Calling Laborers into His Vineyard

    In our walk with God, we often face challenges, trials, and seasons of uncertainty. Yet, in every season, one truth remains constant — God’s grace is sufficient. The Apostle Paul reminds us in 2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV):

    “And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.”

    Even when we feel inadequate or unworthy, God’s grace empowers us to fulfill His divine purpose. It is not by our own strength, but by His grace that we are able to stand, serve, and press forward.

    While God’s grace sustains us, He is also calling for laborers in His vineyard. The harvest is ready, but the laborers are few. Jesus declared in Matthew 9:37-38 (KJV):

    “Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.”

    God is seeking those who will answer the call — those who will surrender to His will and be vessels to reach the lost, encourage the broken, and restore the fallen.

    Many hesitate to step into God’s vineyard because they feel unqualified, but God does not call the qualified — He qualifies the called. Isaiah 6:8 (KJV) says:

    “Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.”

    If your heart is willing, God will provide the grace, wisdom, and strength you need to labor in His kingdom.

    This is the time to say yes,
    now more than ever. God is seeking those who will stand in the gap, serve with compassion, and labor in love. Whether through prayer, outreach, teaching, or simply showing kindness, your “YES” matters.

    Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for Galatians 6:9 (KJV) reminds us:
    “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

    Beloved, God’s grace is more than enough for whatever He has called you to do. The time is now to rise, to serve, and to labor in the vineyard for the harvest is ripe. Trust His grace, yield to His call, and watch how He will use you for His glory.

    Will you answer the call and say, “Here am I, Lord send me”?

    May the grace of God strengthen you as you step forward to labor in His vineyard. In Jesus name!

    Amen.

  • Martin Luther King

    If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why?

    If I could be anyone for a day, I would choose Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Why? Because the platform God gave him was never about personal recognition, but about becoming a servant in the lives of others, standing against the injustices of humanity. He carried a dream that one day all people would walk hand in hand in unity. Despite facing fear and adversity, he chose faith over fear. Though he was not a perfect man, God didn’t endorse his mistakes, but by divine providence, He used him to become a World Changer whose legacy still impacts lives today.

  • Faith over Fear

    Last night, during evening prayer, one of the Assistant Pastors was teaching from Revelation 1, 2, and 3. As I read Revelation 2:2-7, the words came alive as if the Lord Himself was speaking directly to me. It was as if He was exposing the very struggle I had been wrestling with for so long:

    “I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate wicked people, that you have tested those who claim to be apostles but are not and have found them false. You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name and have not grown weary. Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first.  Consider how far you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.  But you have this in your favor: You hate the practices of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.  Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.”

    As I read those words, my heart became heavy, and I could not hold back my tears. I realized that I had allowed fear to hold me captive to the fear of rejection, fear of failure, fear that I was never good enough for what God first called me to do. I have spent years measuring myself by what others thought of me instead of standing firm in what the Father has declared over my life.

    Pastor Oscar spoke about two kinds of fear, the reverential fear of the Lord and the fear that comes from the world. I saw so clearly how much of my life has been shaped by worldly fear. I have hesitated, questioned, and even self-sabotaged the very things God has placed before me. Instead of embracing my calling with confidence, I allowed doubt to creep in and hinder the fullness of what God has for me.

    But last night and all of last week, something shifted. I knew I could not stay in that place any longer. The Lord was calling me back to Him, reminding me of His promises. Deuteronomy 31:8 reassured me:

    “And the Lord, He is the One who goes before me. He will be with me; He will not leave me nor forsake me. Do not fear nor be dismayed.” And in 1 John 4:18, He reminded me:

    “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.”

    I don’t want to stay stuck in old patterns of fear and doubt. I don’t want to just go through the motions of faith, knowing deep inside that I am holding back. I desire the newness of what God has for me. I long to walk in the freedom of His perfect love, no longer chained by fear but fully surrendered to His plan.

    So today, I am making a choice. I am choosing to let go of fear and step boldly into the calling God has placed on my life. I will no longer let the opinions of man define me, because my identity is secure in Christ. I want to return to my first love, to that place of pure devotion where my heart burns only for Him.

    God is doing a new thing, and I refuse to miss it!

    Dear Father,

    I come before You with a heart that is both humbled and grateful. As I reflect on Revelation 2:2-7, I hear Your voice calling me back, not because I have abandoned the faith, but because I have allowed fear and the opinions of man to distance me from the fullness of what You have for me.

    Lord, I recognize that just like the church in Ephesus, I have labored for Your name. I have persevered, endured trials, and desired to walk in obedience. Yet, in the midst of it all, I allowed fear to creep in. I let the weight of rejection and doubt overshadow the truth of who I am in You. I have held back, second-guessed my calling, and measured myself by the flawed standards of the world instead of standing firm in Your perfect love.

    But today, Lord, I surrender. I choose to return to my first love—to the place where my passion for You is unhindered, where my trust is unshaken, and where I am not bound by fear, but liberated by Your grace. I long for the newness of what You have for me. I refuse to stay in the cycle of self-doubt, hesitation, and insecurity. Instead, I am stepping forward in faith, knowing that You go before me, just as Your Word promises in Deuteronomy 31:8. Today, I want to be perfected in Your love. I choose to walk boldly in what You have spoken over my life, rather than allowing the voices of doubt to dictate my steps.

    Father, You have promised in Revelation 2:7 that “To him who overcomes, I will give to eat from the tree of life, which is in the midst of the Paradise of God.” I want to be counted among those who overcome, not by my own strength, but by Your Spirit within me. Help me to overcome fear, to silence the lies of the enemy, and to walk in the confidence of my divine purpose.

    Thank You, Lord, for never giving up on me. Thank You for calling me back to You, for reminding me that my worth is found in You alone. I receive the newness You are bringing into my life, and I walk forward in faith, knowing that You have already gone before me.

    In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

  • I Will Sing Of Your Love Forever! ❤️

    Psalm 59:16 says, “But I will sing of your strength; in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.”

    This verse reminds us that no matter the setbacks or sorrows we face, God remains our strength and refuge. He allows difficulties not to destroy us but to set us up for something greater—both for our good and His glory. When we trust Him, He transforms our trials into testimonies, our pain into purpose, and our struggles into stepping stones.

    By intentionally following Jesus, we shift our focus from despair to praise, recognizing that every hardship is an opportunity to grow in faith and draw closer to Him. Our setbacks are not the end of the story; they are simply a setup for God’s greater plan in our lives.

    Heavenly Father,

    Thank You for being my strength and refuge in every season of life. Even in my setbacks and sorrows, I trust that You are working for my good and Your glory. Help me to see challenges as opportunities to grow in faith and follow Jesus more intentionally. Turn my trials into testimonies, my pain into purpose, and my struggles into stepping stones toward Your perfect plan. Fill my heart with praise, knowing that You are always with me, guiding me forward.

    In Jesus’ name, Amen.

  • A God of Love

    If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why?

    The word Hate. Because God is a God of Love. Hate is not in His DNA. His the Light of the world and no darkness can be found in Him. John 1:5 states, “This is the message we have heard from him and declare to you: God is light, and in him is no darkness at all”.