Category: Spiritual Living

Life is full of seasons. Some are marked by growth and success, while others feel like wilderness experiences filled with challenges. Yet, in God’s design, each season holds significance, and every new beginning offers an opportunity for a fresh start. As Christians, we are invited to embrace these transitions as moments to renew our faith, refocus our vision, and recommit to God’s purpose for our lives.

The Biblical Significance of New Seasons

In the Bible, God often uses seasons to mark significant turning points in the lives of His people. Ecclesiastes 3:1 reminds us, “To everything, there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.” This verse speaks of the cyclical nature of life and the need to trust God’s timing. Whether it’s the end of a difficult season or the dawn of a new one, each phase serves as a stepping stone in God’s plan.

One of the clearest examples of a new season bringing a second chance is found in the story of the Israelites. After 40 years of wandering in the wilderness, they finally entered the Promised Land (Joshua 1). Though they had failed God many times, this new beginning was an opportunity to realign with His purpose and fulfill their destiny. Similarly, God invites us to view every new season as an opportunity for a fresh start, despite past failures.

Second Chances in God’s Grace

The beauty of walking with Christ is that our relationship with Him is built on grace. Lamentations 3:22-23 reminds us, “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” God’s mercies are new every morning, which means that with each new day—and each new season—He offers us a second chance.

Many biblical figures received second chances. Jonah, for example, was called by God to preach to Nineveh but ran in the opposite direction. After God’s correction, Jonah was given a second chance to fulfill his purpose (Jonah 3). Similarly, Peter, who denied Jesus three times, was later restored and empowered to lead the early church (John 21:15-19). These examples highlight that no matter how far we may have strayed from our calling, God can redeem and restore us.

Renewing Your Vision

As we enter new seasons, it is essential to take the time to seek God’s vision for our lives. Sometimes, life’s challenges can blur our sense of purpose, but a fresh start allows us to re-envision the plans God has for us. Proverbs 29:18 says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Our vision, rooted in God’s Word and guided by the Holy Spirit, gives us direction, passion, and perseverance.

Ask yourself: What is the vision God has given me? Are there dreams or purposes that I have allowed to fall dormant? This new season could be the perfect time to rekindle your passion for that vision. God’s purpose for your life doesn’t disappear because of detours or delays. In fact, those very setbacks often prepare us for a greater level of effectiveness when we walk in God’s timing.

Practical Steps to Embrace a New Season

1. Reflect on the Past but Don’t Dwell: Reflect on lessons learned from previous seasons, but don’t allow past failures to define your future. Paul writes in Philippians 3:13, “Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on.” Let go of any shame or regret and move forward in faith.
2. Seek God’s Guidance: Before you make plans or set goals for this new season, take time to pray and seek God’s direction. Proverbs 3:5-6 encourages us to trust in the Lord and lean not on our own understanding. He will guide you and reveal the steps you need to take.
3. Recommit to God’s Purpose: If you have drifted away from your calling or purpose, this is the perfect time to recommit. Remember, God’s purpose for your life is not dependent on your past performance but on His sovereign plan. Jeremiah 29:11 declares that He has plans to prosper you and give you hope and a future.
4. Step Out in Faith: Sometimes a new season requires bold action. Whether it’s starting a new business, ministry, or personal journey, trust that God will equip you for what He has called you to do. Like Joshua, who was called to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, God says to us, “Be strong and courageous” (Joshua 1:9).

Conclusion: A New Season, A New Opportunity

As Christians, we are constantly invited into new seasons that allow us to deepen our faith and pursue God’s purpose with renewed passion. Whether you are entering a season of growth, healing, or transformation, trust that God is at work. Embrace the second chances He offers, and boldly pursue the vision He has placed in your heart. This new season is not just a fresh start—it’s a divine opportunity to live out the purpose for which you were created.

Scripture Reading 1 Samuel 1:1-20 and 2 Samuel 2:1-2

Hannah, the mother of the prophet Samuel, is a significant figure in the book of 1 Samuel, Hannah’s journey unfolds as a testament to faith, persistence, and devotion to God. Her story resonates deeply, offering timeless principles that can guide anyone who is seeking God’s blessings in their own lives.

Hannah’s story begins with her desperate desire to conceive a child ! You see Hannah was one of the two wives of Elkanah, while his other wife Peninnah had children, Hannah was unable to conceive a child, and Peninnah the other wife would not let Hanna forget she was barren. she would persistently taunt her about it.

From the passages in the bible we can safely assume Hannah’s situation caused a lot of anxiety and depression. She was going through something as we all do at one time or other in our lives. But in the end she got the Victory! In this bible study we will explore the 7 biblical principles Hanna used to overcome adversity to receive the blessing she desired from God.

Principle #1. Persistent Prayer

In 1 Samuel 1:10-11 we find that Hannah was desperate, weeping , bitterly as she poured out her heart and soul to God, with unwavering determination even making a vow to God to dedicate her son to Him, if he would just grant her a son.

Out of her desperation the first thing she does is turn to pray, because she believed beyond a shadow of a doubt, that God was able to turn her circumstances around. How about you do you turn to pray when you are facing challenging circumstances ?

The Bible emphasizes the importance and power of persistent prayer, in several passages, the bible encourages believers to continually seek God with perseverance and faith. In the Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8) Jesus taught this parable to illustrate the importance of persistent prayer and not losing heart.

Hannah’s persistent pray exhibited profound faith and trust in God. She believed that God had the power to grant her request and she placed her hope and trust in Him. What about you are you trusting God with your whole heart? To receive a blessing from God it has to be a heartfelt pray request. coming from deep inside of you. The bible says that God searches the heart of man first and then examines the mind Jeremiah 17:10

Principle #2. Faith and Trust in God

In 1 Samuel 1:17-18 (NIV): “Eli answered, ‘Go in peace, and may the God of Israel grant you what you have asked of him.’ She said, ‘May your servant find favor in your eyes.’ Then she went her way and ate something, and her face was no longer downcast.”

Why was Hanna’s face no longer downcast ? Because despite her initial sorrow, she found peace, when she believed God would fulfill the desire of her heart! .

This kind of faith, is rooted in trust and hope in God’s character, it remains a cornerstone for believers seeking God’s blessings! Faith is often exemplified by biblical figures who trusted God despite challenges, such as Abraham, who believed God’s promise for a son despite his and Sarah’s old age (Romans 4:18-21).
Faith in the Bible is described as complete trust and confidence in God and His promises. It involves believing in God’s character, His word, and His plan, even when circumstances seem uncertain.
Hebrews 11:1 (NIV): says “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”

Principle #3. Vow and Dedication

” Hanna made a vow, saying, ‘Lord Almighty, if you will only look on your servant’s misery and remember me, and not forget your servant but give her a son, then I will give him to the Lord for all the days of his life, and no razor will ever be used on his head.'”1 Samuel 1:11 (NIV):

In this scripture we see that Hannah’s made a solemn vow to dedicate her son to the Lord’s service, if God would only grant her request. The Vow is an act of dedication that demonstrates her commitment to honor God with the blessing she sought from Him. It like God is blessing you now your going to pay it forward and be a blessing.

Principle #4. Humility and Submission

Hanna kept on praying to the Lord, and one day Eli the priest observed her mouth. Hannah was praying in her heart, and her lips were moving but her voice was not heard. Eli thought she was drunk  and said to her, “How long are you going to stay drunk? Put away your wine.” 1 Samuel 1:13-14

Hannah replied, ‘I am a woman who is deeply troubled. I have not been drinking wine or beer; I was pouring out my soul to the Lord. Do not take your servant for a wicked woman; I have been praying here out of my great anguish and grief.'”1 Samuel 1:15-16 (NIV):

Hannah said she was praying out of anguish and grief can you imagine the feeling of anguish and grief which can resonate as mental and physical pain.

A lot of people in her situation would turn way from God at this point thinking God is not hearing them. But not Hanna, she approached God with a humble and submissive heart, acknowledging her dependence on God. Her humility teaches us the importance of recognizing our need for God’s grace and guidance in every aspect of our lives.
James 4:10 says Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will exalt you. Humility is exemplified in Jesus Christ, who, despite being in the nature of God, humbled Himself by becoming human and obedient to death on a cross (Philippians 2:5-8).

Principle # 5. Worship and Thanksgiving

“Early the next morning they arose and worshiped before the Lord and then went back to their home at Ramah. Elkanah knew his wife Hannah, and the Lord remembered her. So in the course of time Hannah became pregnant and gave birth to a son. She named him Samuel, saying, ‘Because I asked the Lord for him.'”1 Samuel 1:19-20 (NIV):

Hannah’s response to God’s fulfilled promise of a son, was worship and thanksgiving. Hannah is a perfect example of the importance of recognizing God’s faithfulness and provision in our lives. The bible says we are to Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: and be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Psalm 100:⁴ 

Principle # 6. Fulfillment of Her Vow

Hannah kept her promise to God by dedicating Samuel to the Lord’s service.

1 Samuel 1:27-28 (NIV): “After Samuel was born, Hanna said “‘I prayed for this child, and the Lord has granted me what I asked of him. So now I give him to the Lord. For his whole life he will be given over to the Lord.’ And he worshiped the Lord there.

This act of obedience and dedication underscores her commitment to honoring God with her blessing. Her obedience highlights the importance of honoring our commitments to God and faithfully stewarding the blessings He bestows upon us.

Principle #7. Continual Praise and Exaltation of God

Hannah continued to praise and exalt God for His goodness and faithfulness, exemplified in her prayer of thanksgiving.

1 Samuel 2:1-2 (NIV): ” Hannah prayed and said: ‘My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance. There is no one holy like the Lord; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.'”

Her ongoing praise serves as a testament to a life dedicated to glorifying God, even beyond the initial blessing received.

Hannah’s story is more than a historical account; it’s a blueprint for seeking and receiving God’s blessings in our lives. By embracing persistent prayer, unwavering faith, humble submission, and a heart of worship, we position ourselves to experience God’s abundant goodness and grace.

May Hannah’s example inspire us to trust in God’s faithfulness, commit our desires to His will, and live lives that continually glorify Him, and honor Him for the gifts and blessings He provides. We serve a glorious God! Amen ! And Amen again!

To put things in perceptive lets start at the beginning, when we are born into the world we are unaware of God and what he desires of us, therefore we are were are born into darkness. Until we come into the knowledge of who God  is and what he has done for us we will continue to live in darkness also known as sin. And sin is what separates mankind from God.

Do we all Sin?:
Yes, sin is the deliberate disobedience to the known will of God. You can not live your life the way God intended unless you know who God is and His desire for your life. The  scriptures tell us – there is none righteous, not even one; It says all of us are like sheep which have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way.. Isaiah 53:6a. 

The power of sin leads us into all the different problems that exit in this world,  addictions, broken marriages, feelings of hopelessness out of fellowship with God etc. The wages of sin is death Romans 6:23.

The Remedy

God in his mercy-delivered us out of the power of darkness (sin) , and translated us into the kingdom of the Son of his love; (Jesus) in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of our sins: Colossians 1:13; 14

What is Salvation ?

Salvation is the deliverance from the power and penalty of sin;the saving of man from a state of sinfulness which leads to death and restoring him to honor, worth, reputation and right standing with God. Jesus Christ is our salvation , he died for the sins of mankind [the] just as well as [the] unjust, so that He might bring us to God,..” 1 Peter3:18a

When you accept Christ into your life you become born again. It is the day of new beginnings! 2 Corinthians 5:17 says Therefore if any man be in Christ, -( meaning any man who believes in Christ- any man  who follows after Christ) [he is] a new creation – old things have passed away;and behold, all things have become new.”

Know that salvation was brought with a price the precious blood of Jesus Christ. He voluntarily died on that cross for you and I, rose the third day and because he lives we live to life and life more abundantly..

God Has a Wonderful Plan for your Life:
But sin separates us from that plan and as long as we are separated from Him he cannot fulfill the plans he has for our lives. Salvation is God’s way of setting in order His plans and purposes for our lives so that we will be able to receive it!

Jeremiah 29:11 says I know the plans I have for you for good and not for evil to give you a hope and a future. Without salvation we would be separated from God forever, we would be like sheep gone astray with out God, with out hope and doomed to spiritual death through out eternity.

Ask yourself this question can you stand eternal separation? Do you want to be apart from God? Do you want to live in hell forever? The bible describes hell as a place of eternal torment. It is not God’s desire to see us perish but have everlasting life and to live with him through out eternity.

How do we receive Salvation?

It is a simple process- and it can only come through Jesus Christ:

John 1:12 says: But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right
to become children of God, [even] to those who believe in His name,…”

The first step to receiving salvation is:

#1 You must fist acknowledge that you are a sinner.

1jo 1:9 says – If we would just confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

#2 You must believe that Jesus died for your sins and rose the third day and is now seated on the right hand of God
interceding on your behalf. #3 You must invite Him into your heart by faith.

That is all it takes to receive salvation.

Romans 10:9- 10 – if thou shall confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shallbelieve in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shall be saved. For with the heart man believe unto righteousness and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

Let us pray the Pray of Salvation Together:
Lord Jesus, I acknowledge I am a sinner and need Your forgiveness. I believe Jesus died on the cross for me. I now turn from my sins and ask You to forgive me. I invite You into my heart by faith take control of my life and have your way in it ,I trust You as my Savior and will follow . Thank You for saving me. Amen.”

Now you need to get into a bible teaching church because the decision you have made today is the first day in the beginning of a new life for you. In order to walk and grow in your new life you will need to learn the word of God for every circumstance in your life and in doing so you will be blessed!

The Spirit-filled life means to live in oneness with God, Romans 8:24 says all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. The Bible always stresses a balance between the content of one’s beliefs and the resulting conduct in one’s life. As Christians, believers, and followers of Jesus Christ, we are told to live our lives being led by the spirit.

A good example is found in Ephesians 4:1-3. “I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live worthily of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace”.

Living a Life Worthy Of Your Calling

Paul admonishes us to live worthy of the calling with which you have been called. He means that we must live a life worthy of our high calling in Christ Jesus.

Our practice should equal the teachings of our doctrine (a belief or set of Bible beliefs held and taught by a Church Leader). We should take great pains to see that our lives are lived in perfect balance. The Biblical principle for living the Christian life is quite simply stated: The believer puts into daily practice the principles of the Word of God by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.

How can a Christian live a life worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ if he does not know what the Christian life is all about?

The Christian life is not the same thing as the culturally accepted norms of today’s society. Anything and everything is going. The world is living in opposition to the Christian way of living. At the same time, we must never detach the importance of putting into practice what we understand to be true.

In 1 John 2:15-17 we are told to ¹⁵ not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father^[a] is not in them. ¹⁶ For everything in the world-the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. ¹⁷ The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever!

In order to live a balanced Christian life, there must be good sound Biblical teaching. A mature Christian has a good understanding of the teaching of the Word of God and has a healthy prayer life.

The bible says ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvelous light; 1 Peter 2:9

The New Birth

We were once spiritually bankrupt, emotionally in bondage, and morally corrupt. However, when we were saved or born again God awakened us to a new life and gave us the power to live that new life. We are now spiritually alive in Him!

God, being rich in mercy, because of his great love with which he loved us, even though we were dead in transgressions,(sin) He made us alive together with Christ – by grace you are saved! (Eph. 2:5 ) The apostle Paul wrote, Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new. (2 Cor 5:17 )

The Spirit-filled believer is a Spirit-controlled person whose purpose and calling is to be more like Jesus. Jesus says take my yoke on you and learn from me because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls (Matt. 11:29). Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth (Matt. 5:5 ). Meek means to have a gentle and quiet spirit, bearing with one another in love.

Walking in Love

As Spiritually led Christians we are to walk in love, the first call of love is to Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. Mark 12:30.

How we respond to the unloving behavior of other Christians toward us. Paul suggests here, to make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace? (v. 3)Paul is saying the Holy Spirit has already given us this unity when we put our faith in Christ.

We are not called upon to create this unity, but to “keep the unity. Pride destroys this unity in the Spirit. Overpowering self-assertion destroys vital relationships with other believers.

Being short-tempered, rude, and non-extending our love to those who act ugly to us destroys all efforts at keeping this unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.

Paul tells us not to grieve the Holy Spirit through anger. The word grieve means to pain, to hurt, to cause sorrow. When the Christian allows anger and bitterness to infect his life, God is hurt. The indwelling Holy Spirit is affected by the attitude of the Christian. Ephesians 4:29-32

Let’s be determined to walk in this Spiritual Journey in the Spirit of Love and keep ourselves under his control.

How Do You Know if You Are Walking in Love?

Corinthians 13:4-8 says– ⁴ Love is patient love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. ⁵ It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. ⁶ Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. ⁷ It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. ⁸ Love never fails.

The Bible always stresses a balance between the content of one’s beliefs and the resulting conduct in one’s life. A good example is found in Ephesians 4:1-3. “I, therefore, the prisoner for the Lord, urge you to live worthily of the calling with which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace” (NET).

Paul admonishes us to live worthily of the calling with which you have been called. He means that we must live a life worthy of our high calling in Christ Jesus. Our practice should equal the teachings of our doctrine. We should take great pains to see that our lives are lived in perfect balance. The Biblical principle for living the Christian life is quite simply stated: The believer puts into daily practice the principles of the Word of God by the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.

In order to live a balanced Christian life, there must be good sound Biblical teaching. I have never seen any mature Christian who did not have a good understanding of the teaching of the Word of God. Practice without sound Bible teaching will go off in any and every direction. We can never attach too much importance to solid Biblical doctrine.

How can a Christian live a life worthy of the Gospel of Jesus Christ if he does not know what the Christian life is all about? At the same time we must never detach the importance of putting into practice what we understand to be true. How then do we live a life worthy of our calling? The Christian life is not the same thing as the culturally accepted norms of the local community in which we live. The world is antagonistic to the Christian life (1 John 2:15-17). God has called us out of the darkness into his marvelous light  (1 Peter 2:9b NET).

How tragic when you can’t tell the difference between the standards of the culture and the local church. We were spiritually bankrupt, emotionally in bondage, and morally corrupt. However, when we were saved God awakened us to a new life and gave us the power to live that new life. We are now spiritually alive. But God, being rich in mercy, because of his great love with which he loved us, even though we were dead in transgressions, made us alive together with Christ – by grace you are saved! (Eph. 2:5 NET) The apostle Paul wrote, So then, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; what is old has passed away – look, what is new has come! (2 Cor 5:17 NET)

Therefore, the apostle Paul admonishes us to, Be completely humble. That is the opposite of arrogance and self-assertion. The world tells us to stand up for our rights. Be assertive. Demand respect. The Bible says, Instead of being motivated by selfish ambition or vanity, each of you should, in humility, be moved to treat one another as more important than yourself (Phil. 2:3 NET). The world philosophy pulls in one direction, the Holy Spirit insists on another. Do you put other people’s needs and interests before your own?

Are you out for number one? We need to be gentle with people. The word Paul uses for gentle is power under control. Meek doesn’t quite give the sense of the original. A gentle person is a strong person under God’s control. This is what it means to be a Spirit filled. A Spirit-filled believer is a Spirit-controlled person. Jesus was this kind of a person, and he set an example for us. Take my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls(Matt. 11:29 NET).Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth (Matt. 5:5 NET). That will be true because all who are not will kill themselves off in power struggles.

We must be patient. Literally, it means long-tempered. It is the attitude that will never give in when the going gets tough. It sticks with it and reaps the rewards. It is the attitude that never admits defeat in disappointments and discouragement but persists to the end. It is the attitude that refuses to retaliate, bears insults and injury without bitterness and complaint. Patience comes over a long time of suffering. I doubt if anyone is a patient who has never suffered physically, emotionally, or spiritually in life. We learn patience through the things we suffer (Rom. 5:3).

God is very patient with us and we need to become like him.

Bearing with one another in love is how we respond to the unloving behavior of other Christians toward us. How do we put up with one another? What is our typical response when other people do us evil? What is my attitude when I see two Christians having problems in their relationships? What is my attitude toward problems in a church? Do I do as Paul suggests here, making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace? (v. 3 NET)Paul is saying the Holy Spirit has already given us this unity when we put our faith in Christ.

We are not called upon to create this unity, but to “keep the unity. Pride destroys this unity in the Spirit. Overpowering self-assertion destroys vital relationships with other believers. Being short-tempered, rude, and non-extending our love to those who act ugly to us destroys all effort at keeping this unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. Churches grieve the Holy Spirit just as individuals do (4:30-31). Let’s be determined to walk in the Spirit and keep ourselves under his control.

Selah!

Message by Wil Pounds (c) 2006

Whenever  God has sought to accomplish something in the earth for the sake of His Kingdom, He has always chosen a man, given him faith, vision, and provision for it, and has surrounded him with people who are committed to that cause. Although the people will love and respected the man, it not just about the man; it’s about the vision. I am not sure if most of us have an understanding of the importance of vision. I really pity the person who has no vision or cause and is not connected to any.

Jesus was the greatest visionary ever, but He had 12 men whom He trained to run with His vision ( Matthew 10:1 , 2). Gideon had 300 (Judges 7:7 ). Without a vision, the people will perish, but without the people, the vision will perish. The bottom line is; we all need each other.

Every vision must be nurtured, watched over and protected. It is the responsibility of the people to conduct their lives in an orderly fashion and be sure that they are not a hindrance to that cause (Luke 9:46-48 ). All it takes is one self-centered person who is not immediately dealt with to cause confusion and draw more attention to themselves than the vision. The vision we are a part of must be greater than our petty jealousy, envy, and strife.

 Many people have walked away from where the Lord has positioned them over an argument or disagreement that was petty and unprofitable. They allowed their condition to become greater than the vision they were a part of. Many of these same people have been unfruitful in their walk with God for years because of their refusal to forgive and refocus on purpose, cause, and vision. There is more to vision than preaching, singing, casting out devils, healing the sick, or winning people to Christ. We must live the kind of lifestyle that the Lord will say; well done!  Whether it is the local church vision, missions ministry, traveling music ministry, or an evangelistic ministry; you must have a forgiving attitude, a humble heart, and a love walk that overlooks the shortcoming of those around you.

You must be careful (prayerful) not to separate yourself from the person or the vision that is connected to fulfilling your destiny. For every person in the body of Christ, there is a vision and an anointing that the Holy Spirit will,  cause you to be attracted to for your good. When you get connected to the ministry with the vision that you should be a part of, stick to it like glue! The anointing on that ministry will cause you to experience great joy, peace,  illumination, and a sense of belonging and purpose.

But beware! The enemy will try to manipulate situations and your emotions to cause you to walk away. Don’t do it! Even if you have to pray through the night, shed some tears and turn down your plate and fast for a few days to conqueror your emotions and your imagination, just do it. There is no perfect church, perfect ministry, perfect vision, or a perfect leader. Don’t waste your time looking for one; it doesn’t exist! But, there is a vision, an anointing and ministry for you and your imperfections, and when you find it, you will know it. Remember, you must become a runner with your part in the vision. Speak with your leader and make yourself available. Be submitted, be faithful, be committed, be on time. As
you run with your part in the vision, your destiny will be fulfilled.

Bishop
McIver

Bishop/Pastor/Author/Publisher/Entrepreneur/Radio Producer/Conference Speaker

Overflowing Life Christian Center, Allentown, Pa