Tears streamed down my face when I realized that my paycheck had been garnished. The bad news came during an out of town business trip to Denver, Colorado; I was wrongfully involved in a crazy legal dispute involving thousands of dollars – which I did not owe! I pulled myself together and decided to start a spiritual fast IMMEDIATELY – right then and there on the spot! Although I was scheduled to attend a business dinner with several colleagues, I informed the host that my plate could be cancelled.

Later on that evening in my hotel room, I prayed fervently and asked God for help, guidance, wisdom and angelic assistance. Since I always traveled with a bible on hand, I began listing scriptures to pray on a daily basis. Somehow I just knew the issue would disappear since I didn’t owe the money.

WHAT STARTED OUT AS A TERRIBLE FINANCIAL CRISIS ACTUALLY TURNED INTO A TERRIFIC FINANCIAL VICTORY!
Unfortunately I was caught in the jaws of a vicious “legal pit bull.” I prayed diligently for the next 45 days and didn’t see a visible result. Then the Lord prompted me to go on a 21 DAY DANIEL FAST FOR FINANCIAL MIRACLES. I typed up my list of 34 “blockbuster” scriptures and continued praying and fasting for all 21 days – joined by a close friend from church. When I still didn’t see the complete victorious result at the end of 21 days, I continued praying diligently with a one-day weekly fast for about 5 more months. Here’s the good news — Not only did I get a breakthrough from the legal dispute way back in 1998 but I also experienced phenomenal financial increase throughout that entire year.

The combination of fasting and prayer is powerful but is not well utilized or understood in today’s Christian community. However, the bible reports numerous instances of successful fasting – Moses (Exodus 34:28), Esther (Esther 4:16) , Daniel (Daniel 1: 12; 9:3-4; 10:2-3), Jehoshaphat (2 Chronicles 20:3), the Apostles (Acts 13:2) and Jesus (Matthew 4:1) to name a few. Bible teachers often note that Jesus said “ When you fast” not “If you fast” – meaning that fasting is a critical element of the basic Christian walk.

There are many different kinds of fasts described in the bible. An excellent resource for getting smart about fasting was written by Elmer L. Towns: “Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough : A Guide to Nine Biblical Fasts”.

To get started, read about the numerous promises of fasting listed in Isaiah 58: 5 – 11 : freedom from bondage and burdens, improved health, answers to problems , wisdom, guidance and of course, spiritual renewal.

The most important key to fasting is to get specific direction from the Lord before you start . There are many different kinds of fasts – absolute fast (no food or drink), partial fast ( limited food consumption) and the Daniel fast – (referenced first in Daniel 1: 12). The Daniel fast generally requires that you eat only unseasoned fruits, vegetables, nuts along with water, herbal tea, 100% fruit juice. Coffee, meat, dairy products, desserts, breads, pasta, fried foods, coffee, candy, alcohol and soda are off limits. Although any time period can be selected, a Daniel fast is generally done for either 10 or 21 days.

Here are a few keys to successful fasting:

• Pray for guidance concerning the specific type of fast , length, timing and duration. The Lord will direct you specifically. If you are inexperienced in fasting, consider a one meal fast – for example, replacing the lunch meal with a cup of hot, low-sodium broth while you spend extra time in prayer. Avoid starting with a lengthy fast if you are inexperienced; also consider getting a friend to fast with you so that you can encourage each other.

• Write down the purpose of the fast. Examples: Wisdom concerning a decision or situation, improvements in marriage, financial breakthrough, freedom from tobacco addiction, etc. Spend some time in self-reflection….. Are there areas of disobedience or sin where you need to repent and ask God’s forgiveness? Clean out your heart to eliminate toxic emotions – bitterness, anger, unforgiveness, etc.

• Select relevant scriptures for your fast and write them down on index cards or type them out. Plan to read and pray those scriptures DAILY while you are fasting. A fast for financial breakthrough might include the following scriptures:
  • Beloved I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospers (3 John 2)
  • God loveth a cheerful giver (2 Corinthians 9:8)
  • Let the Lord be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant. ( Psalm 35:27)
  • Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom and with all thy getting, get understanding ( Proverbs 4:7)
  • Note: Scripture selection is a critical step. The Word of God helps us focus on the promises of God, rather than the problem we are facing.

• Consistency is critical. Daily focus will move you forward in a positive direction. If you “fall off the wagon” by eating or drinking a prohibited item, just ask God for strength and STAY ON THE FAST. One meal or day off track does not mean you should abandon your goal. Keep going and keep praying!!

• At the conclusion of the fast, eat sensibly and avoid spicy dishes, fried foods, etc. Gradually ease your system back to normal eating. Years ago, I went out for a BBQ rib dinner the day after ending a fast – needless to say that was not wise and I got sick to my stomach!

Fasting combined with prayer is a power tool available to every Christian. Results have proven over and over that it’s a winning combo!

I have owned the same car for 10 years and it has over 100,000 miles on it. Some people would take an older car like that to Joe the mechanic down the street just to save money. But I take my car back to the Volvo dealer because the dealer stocks the correct original parts, has mechanics specifically trained to fix what’s wrong and the service managers clearly explain what is needed. Why shouldn’t I utilize the Volvo dealer’s knowledge and skill to get the repairs done swiftly so the car remains reliable? The same is true for us — why not go to God, who loves us and created us so that we can get His wisdom and be successful in life? The book of James clearly states: If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. ( James 1:5 -6) Some folks think that God is trying to hide His entire game plan for our lives and keep it all a secret. But that’s not true. God wants us to have good success in life. That’s why He’s available to give us the right information at the right time and place. Sometimes that means we have to wait on Him but mostly it means we have to listen very carefully, stay in tune with His wisdom and plans for our lives.

Asking for, waiting and then using God’s wisdom is absolutely the best approach to receive answers, including specific decisions that concern our everyday lives. For illustration, I’ll share two personal examples to illustrate the upside of listening as well as the downside of charging ahead without God. First, here’s the upside example. Several years ago I was in Florida on vacation near West Palm Beach. Since I love Florida and am totally wild about the beach, I got the brilliant idea to buy a vacation home. I reasoned that I could enjoy the home and also rent it out to family, friends and business associates. After spending a day looking around the area, visiting with a realtor and dreaming about my future beach stays, I returned to my room at the hotel. I was relaxing quietly and sensed a gentle warning from the Lord “You really don’t know what you are doing.” I had previously sought the Lord’s direction on many matters in the past and believed that His tender “tap on the shoulder” was enough so I immediately abandoned my plans without questions. Six weeks after returning home to the Midwest, a major hurricane hit the exact coastal area where I was planning to buy property! Suppose I had not listened to the Lord’s warning and charged ahead with my own plan? Do you think I’d really be happy about owning a badly damaged condo or home? How would I successfully manage the repairs in Florida from out of town? Seeking and listening to God’s wisdom spared me from aggravation, frustration and financial distress. That’s just one simple example regarding when I DID listen to the Lord.

Let me share another example when I DID NOT listen. Fortunately, the results were not disastrous. In fact the experience was so impactful that I made a commitment to deliberately wait for an answer from the Lord before moving ahead with any future business ventures or critical decisions. Several years ago (prior to the FLA real estate incident I related earlier) I decided to design, print and sell greeting cards and note paper. After creating a thorough written business plan, I hired a designer and contracted with a printer to produce the cards. My enthusiasm was higher than Mount Everest so instead of doing a small print job, I paid to have thousands of cards produced. I was so sure that this was a “God idea” that I rushed ahead to fulfill my entrepreneurial dream. You can guess what happened. I had a closet in my home filled with boxes and boxes and more boxes of note cards, greeting cards and envelopes! How did I miss it? I never committed to taking the time to seek God’s wisdom. Since I never asked Him whether or even how to proceed, I eventually wasted my time, money, energy and closet space on a half-baked idea. I still smile when I think about all those neatly stacked boxes of unused cards in my home office! Eventually, they had to be thrown out and destroyed.

Those two experiences and many others have inspired me to lay out seven principles which share specific keys which may help you to “ hear from heaven” – to seek God’s wisdom and receive His answers.

First, BELIEVE that God wants to communicate with you so that you can clearly hear His voice and receive His guidance.
• Jesus said, “My sheep hear my voice and I know them, and they follow me…” (John 10:27)
• Psalm 32:8 reads: I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.

Second, BE STILL and quiet. An anxious mind filled with fear and confusion makes it more difficult to hear God’s instructions. This may require you to find a private location – office, spare bedroom, local chapel or park to pray. Sometimes confusion or deception may be masking the root cause so it’s important that you clearly identify the issue, problem or question.
• For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love and of a sound mind. (1 Timothy 1:7)
• Be still and know that I am God (Psalm 46:10)
• He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters ( Psalm 23: 2)

Third, Start COMMUNICATING and CONVERSING with God by reading HIS Word – the Bible.

Select a few key scriptures to read, study and reflect on DAILY. Here are few favorites if you are unfamiliar with the bible: Psalm 23, Psalm 34, Psalm 57 and Psalm 27 which begins like this – The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

Fourth, LISTEN and BE SILENT. Remember the word game Scrabble ? or the daily newspaper jumble of letters? Listen and silent both have the same letters. That’s amazing and it means we must be silent in order to really listen! Easier said than done, when what we really want to do is whine to God and complain to other people! On the serious side, it’s very important to set aside specific time to pray and listen. Also, after you have shared the essential details of your situation with a wise friend or colleague, then it’s time to limit your commentary and focus on HEARING from the Lord.

Fifth, FOCUS on God’s solution –not the problem or question at hand. What do you think will happen if you focus your prayers like this: “God, this situation is so terrible that I can’t believe you are letting this happen to me. It is so so bad.” Or “I hate everything about this. I hate that no one is helping me.” Or “Things will never ever get better.” Reinforce God’s ability instead: For with God nothing shall be impossible. ( Luke 1:37) Based on personal experience, a time of fasting might also be useful. For instance, drink only broth (low sodium), 100% fruit juice or herbal tea instead of eating a meal with solid food. That’s what I call a jump start fast….. read and study more about fasting by reading Daniel 1:12 and Isaiah 58: 6- 12.

Sixth, Develop an action plan, listing next steps; write down the answers and instructions you receive from the Lord. Continue to pray that you hear God’s instruction clearly and accurately.

Seventh, VALIDATE the direction you hear by testing it against God’s Word and evaluation by wise counsel. God will always guide with honorable solutions that are in line with His Word, wisdom and above all –agape love.

As you proceed to implement and act upon God’s wisdom, continue to prayerfully listen. Remember God wants you to have good success in life and He’s ready, willing and more than able to help you achieve your destiny!

Isaiah 43:2
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee; when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Isaiah 43:18-19
Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.

Isaiah 45: 2-3
I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron: And I will give thee the treasures of darkness and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the Lord, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.

Jeremiah 1:12
Then said the Lord unto me, Thou hast well seen; for I will hasten my word to perform it.

Job 23:10
But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.

Jeremiah 29:11-13
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. And ye shall seek me, and find me when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

When special days or holidays approach, feelings of anxiety, stress, loneliness and depression can almost become overwhelming for some singles. Why am I alone? Why can’t I find somebody? Why can’t I just be happy?

Butterflies are among the most beautiful creatures God has created, but before a butterfly spreads its wings to fly, it spends time alone in a “chrysalis” – what some people call a “cocoon” — undergoing transformation. This period in your life may simply be a period of transformation as God shapes you and molds you. Caterpillars can only crawl and are earthbound; butterflies can fly free. Wouldn’t you like to live a life beyond earthly limits?

You must believe that God has not abandoned you. God has promised that He will not fail us or forsake us. (Deut. 31:6) In Psalm 91 God reveals that He has given his angels charge over us and that He is with us even in times of trouble….

Our Lord is the God of all comfort… (2 Cor 1:3) If you feel lost, depressed and lonely Jesus will help you. Jesus said that He came to heal the broken hearted (Luke 4: 18 ).

You must believe, based on the Word of God, that you are capable of walking through any valley, withstanding any fiery furnace; and that the floods and trials of life will not overtake you. Don’t let pressures cause you to doubt God’s goodness and His timing. God’s got the best plan and program for your life. No good thing does He withhold from the upright (Psalm 84:11) – so if we are still faithfully waiting for that promotion, that husband, or new business opportunity …… we don’t need to get restless or anxious.

When we believe that:
God has not failed us or forsaken us,
That we have been wired by God to withstand the trials of life,
That our God gives restoration and comfort,
That Jesus already overcame the world and came to heal the broken-hearted,
Then…… we can see holidays as a temporary time period God is using to strengthen us and draw us closer to Him.

You must absolutely believe that you are loved, unconditionally… not because you are perfect, not because of your job or hairstyle or family background. God loves you with an everlasting love. Jesus Christ loved us enough to endure the pain and humiliation of a public crucifixion. Now that’s real love, true love, genuine love.

Renew your mind about what is really important in life. Be thankful to the Lord for every blessing in your life and praise HIM. Thank Him for being alive. Thank Him for a sound mind. Thank Him for your personal relationship with Jesus Christ. No matter how bad you think things are, you can always find something to be thankful for.

Recognize that you are in the midst of a spiritual battle. And then use what I call “power words” from the Word of God. Proverbs 18:21 states that death and life are in the power of the tongue. Use words to your advantage. Declare the Word of God.

Speak the promises of God out loud on a daily basis:
All things are working together for my good (Romans 8:28)
The Lord’s plan for my life is for good and not evil. (Jer 29: 11-13)
I am loved with an everlasting love (Jer 31: 3)
I am complete in Christ (Col 2: 10)
No weapon formed against me shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17)
I shall come forth as gold. (Job 23:10)

Take Power Steps and Move in the Right Direction
Focus on what is going right in your life. Write a list of all the simple blessings. Health, strength, being alive.
Focus on spending quality time with people who are true friends, encouragers and supporters. Jesus should be at the top your list!
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 16:11
Focus on helping at least one person outside of your immediate circle of family and friends. Hospitals, organizations which feed the poor or provide shelter for the homeless are generally in need of volunteers.
Get the power of giving flowing in your life…. give a donation to a ministry, church or group that helps people rebuild their lives in meaningful ways.
Do something special for yourself…. but avoid over-spending. Take time to read a book, buy some flowers, exercise, get a manicure, visit a spa, museum or park. Schedule it on your calendar and keep the commitment!
Let holidays be your best days!

For more inspiration, download the message “How to Beat and Defeat Holiday Blues.” This twenty minute teaching provides additional scriptures and testimonies to give you a “blast” of spiritual energy.

The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. (Psalm 23:1)

I am a cheerful giver. (2 Corinthians 9: 7)

I give and it shall be given to me, good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over shall men give into my bosom. (Luke 6: 38)

I prosper as my soul prospers. ( 3 John 2)

I sow abundantly and I reap abundantly. ( 2 Corinthians 9:6)

In the name of Jesus, I bind Satan from operating against me in any way and I command the heavenly angels from the army of Jehovah God Almighty to go forth on this prayer, fighting on my behalf to bring God’s perfect will to pass in my life. I thank you Father that keep your covenant and perform on Your Word. Amen.

God is the potter ( or maker of pottery) and you are the clay. If you’re familiar with the process of shaping and finishing a pottery vase made on a potter’s wheel, you know that lump of clay “goes through a lot of changes” before it becomes a beautiful work of art. The potter starts out by kneading the clay (like you knead bread) to remove air bubbles; then he shapes the clay into a ball before placing in on the wheel. The clay is occasionally sprayed with water as the potter applies physical pressure with his hands to add shape and give height to the lump of clay as it is transformed into a vase. The newly formed vessel is taken off of the wheel, trimmed and then placed into a high temperature oven (kiln).

Next there is a final round of decorating, glazing and another session in the kiln to “bake in” the colors and design details. Notice that the clay endures both pressure and heat before it can be displayed as a finished vase. Looking at your own life, you can ask yourself whether you are really ready to have the Potter apply His hand to your life. Do you cringe and pull back when He touches you? Do you complain when you are going through a trial because it seems like a hot oven or fiery furnace? If we want to become more like Christ, then we have to stay on the potter’s wheel and be willing to endure both pressure and heat. No one enjoys being placed in challenging circumstances but you can choose to stay unmolded as a lump of clay or you can choose to become a vessel of God, divinely shaped by the Heavenly Father.

Pray the Word:
Father, in the name of Jesus, I submit myself to You this day, allowing You to mold me and shape into the image of Your Son Jesus Christ. Make me more sensitive to Your desires and commandments. Give me a heart of total obedience to Your Word, that I may be committed to both hearing and doing Your Word. Amen.

Scriptures:
Jeremiah 18:1-6
Romans 8:29
James 1:22

Have you ever been hurt by someone so deeply that the only thing you could do was think about what they did and how angry you feel? Have you ever been so worried about a situation that you couldn’t focus on anything else? If you have ever let yourself get caught up in that endless loop, you probably didn’t realize that you can make a choice to think about something else. Don’t set yourself up for worry, anger and frustration when the Bible says you should think about things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely and of good report.

You may wonder where you can find anything good to “think about.” The answer is right there in front of you—God’s Word—the Bible. Think about how much God loves you (John 3:16). Think about His promises of prosperity and increase (Psalm 115:12). Think about the fact that God’s Word will endure forever (1 Pet. 1:25). Think about God’s promise that He will never fail you nor forsake you. (Deut. 31:6). Think about His faithfulness and mercy (Lam. 3:23) If you displace thoughts of worry, anger and frustration with thoughts about God, you’ll find that your perspective will change. Instead of being caught in a cycle of “down” thoughts, you’ll be on top of the situation because God’s Word will provide you with godly insights and perspectives that will change your thinking.

Pray the Word:
Heavenly Father, in the name of Jesus I cast down every thought and vain imagination that is contrary to the truth of Your Word. Your Word says the thoughts of the righteous are right; my purposes, plans, and thoughts are aligned with Your Word. I renew my mind daily with the Word of God and meditate on the Word of God day and night; therefore, I have good success. I am not conformed to this world but I have been transformed by the renewing of my mind. I prosper because worldly thoughts do not influence or entrap me; I do not walk in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stand in the way of sinners or sit in the seat of the scornful. Thank you Father that Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Amen.

Scriptures:
2 Corinthians 10: 3- 6
Romans 12: 1-2
Psalm 119:105
Psalm 1: 1-3

When a house is being built, the contractors and workers follow a blueprint — detailed written specifications that indicate exactly where to erect walls, install plumbing fixtures, install wiring for electrical connections, etc. Without that master plan or blueprint the house could not be properly constructed and would, therefore, not be approved for occupancy or use.

Before the foundation of the world, God developed a plan for your life in Christ. Sadly, many have not taken time to seek God’s plan but are building a house on their own terms according to a seriously flawed “sketch”, not even a blueprint.

Jesus taught that a foolish man built his house on sand (meaning erroneous beliefs or spiritual principles) and when the rain, floods and wind beat upon the house, it fell. In other words, the house could not withstand external pressures and storms. To avoid personal destruction of your house, meaning your life, you must build according to God’s blueprint which is His Word. Following God’s blueprint for your life will enable you to withstand the storms of sickness, financial challenges, family problems and other crises. When your house is built on God’s Word, you can withstand problems and pressures of life.

You’ve got to stay in close fellowship with God through prayer, however, to see and understand His plan for your life and bring it to pass. Would you rather build a house that can withstand rain, wind and floods or would you prefer a house that will collapse in a storm? The answer is obvious. Just choose to obey God; seek His Plan for every area of your life and build accordingly!

Pray the Word:
Father, in the name of Jesus, I trust You with my whole heart, leaning not to my own understanding. Lead me, guide and and direct me according to Your perfect will for my life. Amen.

Scriptures:
Proverbs 3: 5,6
Matthew 7:24-29
Jeremiah 29:11-13

There is no substitute for fervent prayer. Rather than worry and wring your hands about a challenging situation in your life, you can pray about it. Sometimes prayer is viewed as a last resort, something you do after everything else has failed. That’s not the correct Bible perspective.

Prayer has to be a top priority in your life and should precede every decision and action you make. In fact, prayer should become an integral part of a your lifestyle. That’s why the Bible states we should pray without ceasing. (1 Thessalonians 5:17) Prayer is to the believer like water is to a fish. Jesus taught His disciples to pray and personally demonstrated that an effective prayer life was essential in His ministry. In Luke 6:12 the Bible states that Jesus went out to a mountain and prayed all night. In the Garden of Gethsemane just prior to His crucifixion, Jesus prayed that the Father’s will, not His own will, would be done. In the book of Hebrews, the Bible states that Jesus, even today, makes intercession for us. (Hebrews 7:25)

James 6:17 states that Elijah, a man like us, prayed so effectively that his prayers impacted the weather, first causing rain to cease and then causing rain to come. In the Old Testament, Elijah prayed that a widow’s dead child would come to life and the child lived . The Bible states “And the Lord heard the voice of Elijah: and the soul of the child came into him again, and he revived.” (1 Kings 17:22)

From the examples of both Jesus and Elijah, we can see that effective prayer can mean the difference between life and death, between doing the will of God or doing your own will. Viewed from that perspective, it is important to know how to pray. There are several keys to a having an effective prayer life. Pray God’s Word which is His Will. Then you have confidence that He will bring His will to pass in your situation. Do not complain and do not pray the problem (1 John 5:14,15). Pray in faith, believing that you have received the answer to your prayer. (Mark 11: 24) Pray with a clean heart (free of sin, unforgiveness and selfishness). Pray fervently; pray earnestly; pray with expectancy. Rest in the promise that God’s ears are open: “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous and his ears are open to their prayers.” (1 Peter 3:12).

Pray the Word:
Father God in Heaven, Your Word says that Your ears are open to my prayers for I am righteous in Your sight. I thank You that Your perfect will is done in earth as it is in heaven according to our prayers. Help me to become a mighty prayer warrior. Amen

Scriptures:
James 5:16-18
1 John 5:14,15
Matthew 26:36-46

Joseph was appointed to his position as second in command under Pharaoh. Daniel was one of three presidents, preferred over his two colleagues and above all of the 120 princes in the kingdom. But both men had to stand strong when faced with severe opposition.

Joseph had to withstand betrayal by his brothers, slavery and wrongful imprisonment (for several years) due to “trumped up” charges of sexual harassment from Potiphar’s wife. Daniel came to Babylon as a captive when he was a teenager, escaped a death threat when the king’s advisers couldn’t interpret the king’s dream and was thrown into a lion’s den when his jealous colleagues reported that he was praying – in violation of a “trumped up” law that was deliberately designed to entrap him.

You could be on the verge of a significant promotion, but if you give up and throw in the towel, you’ll miss God’s plan for your life. Stay in position until God tells you to leave or opens another door.

Until you can learn to walk in love and forgive those who are opposing you, you haven’t learned the critical lessons that will make you a truly great leader. Let God protect you and guide you.

Psalm 57 and Psalm 27 reveal the true source of your strength:

Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me; for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast. I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me. He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up…. (Psalm 57:1-3)

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1)

God is able to instantly open a door of opportunity for you, whenever and wherever He wants to. He has a perfect plan of deliverance and escape. That’s why you should not quit your job unless He directs you to do so. Remember that Joseph endured hardship for a period of thirteen years before he was promoted. During that time, he was being prepared to rule and reign as second in command under Pharaoh. Daniel had to spend the entire night in a lion’s den but after he came through that trial unharmed, the king threw Daniel’s accusers and their families into the lion’s den and they were immediately devoured.

Do you feel like quitting? Don’t give up or resign unless and until the Lord tells you to do so. Sometimes opposition precedes promotion. No person or organization can ever hinder the impact and call of God on your life. Remember that we don’t have to fight people because we wrestle not against flesh and blood.