very lovely piece. 100% right

Happy Sunday

When was the last time you prayed for spiritual growth? Most Christians only pray and fast for jobs, spouse, money, children etc. While all these are good, there is something better than all these. It is salvation. Jesus said in Matt 6:33, Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and its righteousness, and every other thing will be added to you.
Make it a habit to make out time to pray and fast for the grace to be a better Christian, to have the Fear of God, to save souls for Jesus and also for the infilling of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus said in Luke 11:13, If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!

By his grace, I'm a living testimony to the power in this prayer.

You can also pray for gifts of the Holy Spirit such as prophecy, gifts of healing, Wisdom, Love etc. As Apostle Paul said in 1 Cor 12:29-30, Do all possess extraordinary powers of healing? Do all speak with tongues? Do all interpret?
But earnestly desire and zealously cultivate the greatest and best gifts and graces (the higher gifts and the choicest graces). And yet I will show you a still more excellent way [one that is better by far and the highest of them all–love]. (AMP version)

It's important, however, to seek God with a genuine heart and not a heart of greed or ulterior motive. As James 4:3 will say, When you ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may spend what you get on your pleasures.

Are you guilty of not praying for your spiritual life? Now is the time to explore this dimension. Endeavor to pray with Matt 7:7. Have you experienced the greatness of this prayer, share your story and advice in this thread.

Bigyusluv:
I can bet with my life that my heart is more pure than yours, because I'm a Christian is should not crave the root to all evil?

even if you stay in a garage till daybreak you won't turn to a car, same way, calling yourself a Christian with the purest heart won't make you a true Christian. It is the fruit you bear that speaks for you. Mr man go and make peace with Jesus. Stop insulting Jesus by stealing. If you manage your salary, you won't starve. If you like be collecting 10k from work daily and be saving 1Million a month, remember that you will die one day, a day that you don't even know. What will you tell God if it happens to be on your way from work? Nobody is leaving earth alive. we are all leaving without 5 naira.

Rebuke:






Please, let's devote more of our time to reading the scripture and seeking the help of the Holy Spirit for more understanding.

Just like we are admonished in 2 Timothy 2:15 .


Please, read Job 33:14 - 15 .

Hope yhu will understand from that scripture the various way God speaks to us.

Put read below :
Stay blessed.

wow, what a lovely verse from Job. I didn't even remember it when I wrote the post. Thanks for sharing.

StevensJojo:
Well written.
I’l add that the most important is through His Word.

Visions , dreams etc are good but always test them against His word. His word is ultimate.

yes, his Word is the ultimate

derrick015:
Good morning everyone.

The subject refers,
I am a Christian. However, I have been struggling with a whole lot of non Christian like habit. One of such habit is watching of pornography and masturbating. This habit has lingered for more than 10 years now.
I am an introvert probably what has made it worse and perpetual.
I don't like this act. But I usually still practice it.

I believe God loves me but he hates this act. I really don't know how to STOP IT.

Pls I need help. This has really affected my relationship with the Holy spirit, myself and other people please help.

Also I have discovered that in the past 2 years i have been so disorganized, and forgetful.

At work I have been termed a LIER. I feel really embarrassed with myself when people give me something and I forget I have been given or I don't know where exactly I kept it. Then I will be asked of the same thing I won't be able to find it. Sometimes I deny it was ever given to me because I can't remember It was ever given to me.

This has brought me a lot of struggles at work(banking) and has made me ever so frustrated with myself.

I WASN'T LIKE THIS[font=Lucida Sans Unicode][/font] before. It so unfortunate this is happening to me.

My prayer life too has gone down the drain it's zero. I attend church service Sunday however due to the current lockdown I can say I don't have any relationship with God!

Please I need help

go for a deliverance session in mfm or any genuine deliverance church around you. These things are caused by demons. You need to cast them to be free. I am speaking from personal experience.

Boomark:


Thanks a for advice.

But none of these pastors where put in such state by those that call themselves men of God. Something like apostle Paul or Peter being used for putting someone down to a low state.

I can't do such a thing to anybody and still have the guts to preach Christ even when am being reminded of it. Not to talk of those that call themselves pastors. That shows the kind of heart they have.

many went through worse in the body of Christ, some were even raped as kids by clergymen. There are weeds in every farm, so it is also in the church. Their work is to distract and frustrate you like their master who comes to steal, kill and destroy. It is our duty to stand firm, put your focus on Jesus and your goal and ensure we don't become tools of the enemy like the other pastors.

phemmyfour:
You left out the most popular one : Through DREAM

I mentioned it

Myer:


Just out of curiosity, can you share an experience where you heard from God and it came to pass or helped you.

I have many experiences, but let me share one, I was in church one day rounding up my personal fasting and prayer for an internship placement and for a fruit of the womb. I just came from the market with a heavy load, as I dropped my offering money my conscience told me to drop every cash I had on me including my transport like every money in my pocket. I hesitated at first wondering if it was from the devil, I was also thinking of how people will laugh at me, a newly married woman trekking that distance with a heavy load, people will say my husband doesn't take care of me, but the pressure on my conscience was much, what if I slump on the road because I was so tired. I finally said, if i perish, I perish. I dropped all the money i had on me, carried my heavy load and started trekking home, I had not trekked up to 10 steps, my neighbour saw me from afar, started calling my name, packed and took me home. That was when I knew it was truly God. The internship list came out 2 weeks later, out of 66 applicants they took 8 and my name was miraculously among. Everyone kept asking me what sort of connection did I use, because the hospital normally takes just 5-6 every year, what happened did I do that the rule was bent this year. That same month I missed my period and to his Glory I had a son 9 months later.

The ability to hear directly from God is one of the greatest achievements any Christian can make on earth. There are 3 types of voices a Christian can hear:
* Voice of flesh(self)
* Voice of the devil
* Voice of God
The goal is to know the voice of God perfectly to recognize the voices of counterfeit, because the devil is a master impersonator. God's words glorify him always, makes you love him the more. God's words can never contradict the Bible. Whenever you hear a voice that contradicts the Word of God know it's from the devil. Very common examples of devil's voices are:
* Go and commit fornication with that church member for more anointing. My grace is sufficient for you.(It is against 1 Cor 6:18)
* Stop attending any church just worship me from your house (God can never tell you to stop attending church services, however he can direct you to another Bible believing Church that will groom you properly). It's against Heb 10:25, Ecc 4:9-11, 1 Thes 5:11.
Etc

How does God speak to us.
Visions and trances
In Acts 10:8, God spoke to Peter through this way and he still does it today. The devil has his own counterfeit. He too can disguise as an angel of light (2 Cor 11:14). He mostly uses astral travel and out of the body experiences. (Whenever you see a vision or supernatural encounter watch out if the name of Jesus is mentioned, if you can speak out His name thrice and watch out for reactions).

Our Conscience
That little still voice telling us to good and judging us is the voice of God. His laws are in the hearts of every human being, however disobeying the voice results in a hardened heart that rarely hears God. Prov 20:27 says the Spirit of man is the lamp of God, searching his innermost heart ( conscience).

Divine Ideas
Attimes during prayers, an idea you weren't thinking of can jump into her heart. That is one the ways God speaks to you. He can also put pressure in your heart to perform a good cause.

Others are the directing us to the Scriptures, dreams, directing us to His true messengers(prophets), through sermons, Christian meditation(not yoga).

Share other ways through which you have heard the voice of God.

Boomark:


Thanks a lot bro. It has always been God and I. It is just that whenever one wants to join them in gathering (of brethren) they become willing tools in the hands of the devil.

Haven't you heard that gold passes through a furnace before getting purified? Young man, why are you failing your test?. It took Joseph 12yrs of prison time after his dream before he finally became a prime minister. Jacob had to labor for more than 14yrs before setting out on his own, what of Abraham? Even Jesus had to fast for 40 days and nights before starting his earthly ministry. What am I saying? Every genuine Man of God today passed through a very tough time in their life. God uses tough times to groom you into your call. Being a minister isn't about wearing fine suits, driving a good car and going to the best bible school. You need to develop a personal relationship with God.You need to pray so hard that you can hear his voice clearly and differentiate from other voices. Can you ask a beggar for business advice? so why sharing your challenge with lukewarm christians. Go and find out how successful ministers started out. David Ibiyomie once said he and his wife were so poor when he left his job to answer his call that they slept on Mats and drank garri continuously, same with Oyedepo, Idahosa, Joyce Meyer. Do you think it was easy for Paul Enenche to leave his profession as a medical doctor and answer his call. Kenneth Hagin was bedridden for about 4yrs waiting for death when he built his faith. The list is endless. Go to NDA and see the kind of tough trainings cadet pass through to become Nigerian soldiers than imagine yourself that has been called to be a spiritual soldier battling powers and principalities. Between a businessman or a gambler, who's more likely to use a million naira better if they win it? Between an ajepako(street broughtup) and butter(posh kid) who is more likely to survive in a war torn country? God is only making you rugged for the journey ahead. What you are passing through is not your pastor's fault or that of the church, it is only God's way of training you. And, it is sad you are failing. This is just the beginning sef. A time will reach when friends and family will join and laugh at you. You'll even question your sanity. So stop complaining and put on the garment of faith, prayers and praises. He is a covenant keeping God. If he has promised to use you, so he will. I will advise you to do the following:
- Stay away from every known sin including lying and unforgiveness.
- Delete worldly songs from your phone and replace with Godly songs and messages. You can download Apostle Selman's message on Protocol of an encounter for a start. and as many messages on Holy Spirit, ministry, developing your prayer life etc.
-Look for something doing to fend for yourself unless directed otherwise. But, bring out quality 3hrs daily best at night strictly for worship, praises and prayer. Use this time to also read the Word of God with your personal jotter and pen highlighter in hand.
- Read, read and read Christian literature. If you don't have money to buy download as many available online. You can start with Kenneth Hagin, Smith Wigglesworth, John Lake etc.
- It seems you are single, making it even better. Take out time to do vigils in very quiet places like wilderness. Pray to God that you want to hear his voice. Be careful, however to avoid attracting demonic voices. Read on how to differentiate voices before doing this.
- Evangelise as led, nairaland, whatsapp, fb, ig, YouTube or on the streets.
- sow seeds to ministries that inspire you, give alot to the poor and make sacrifices in both time and money. In all ensure your intentions are pure. Never seek to be a powerful minister because of cars and jets.
Been a minister is serious business. There is a time to sow and a time to reap.Now is your time to sow, please sow good seeds to reap a bountiful harvest. The worst thing any man can do is to disobey his call. God loves you and will never forsake you. He wants you to groom yourself into an instrument he can use. Don't be silly to think God resurrected your thread for nothing. Your time is ticking. best of luck.

Blackhawk01:
Oluwaaaaaaa ooooo! God, shey I'm your daughter too. Just small bumbum abeg

nengi did job on her body na, she was the 5th runner up in MBGN 2017

AFvckingAlpha:


You cannot get ulcer because you don't eat well. Ulcers are bacterial infections. Jeez!

wow, thanks. I've always thought otherwise

Starlight10:
maybe because i just recently got born again thats why it is shacking me, what im experiencing is peace and love bliss and wherever i enter demons flee.

I understand that feeling but prov 26:2 says, no causeless curse shall stand. Spirituality has certain laws guiding it. There are some things that we can say and do that will give demons a legal right to torment our lives. Even Faith Oyedepo was tormented as a born again. But, all the same, a fire filled born again moves around with a hedge of fire around them. wise witches don't attack them because they know their weapons. But, please don't discard this post. This op is saying the truth. Learn to bridle your tongue and proclaim positivity.

CharlyG1:


I'm glad your contributed. Why would I be offended? You forget I am also learning here.

Anyway, from training with the Lord in Deliverance and Warfare, it would shock you that Jezebel actually resides in the second heavens. There she is called "Queen of Heaven". You can do some research.

Let me explain how this spirit works. It doesn't possess people itself, but it gives "anointing" or "power" to lesser demons under it to work in it's name and power. Then these spirits will begin to manifest in the characteristics of Jezebel and in her power and can then go about possessing certain people.
That's why there can be so many spirits of madness, and so many spirits of deafness etc. This is because such spirits are working under one spirit who they draw their power from.


Every high ranking spirit has lesser demons under it. Some have legions and thousands of demons under them.
If you remember the man who Jesus casted out demons from? Legion.

The demons were so many and they told Jesus they were a legion in that man. They were a lot of them. But they would have one over them who gave them the "satanic anointing" to act on its behalf.


In deliverance, a person could be possessed with many demons, but the chief power of those demons resides in the second heavens. This chief spirit is the one that creates the trap to make this person fall into sin, so that it would find a way to capture the person. And as the person delves into great sin, demons are granted permission to sneak in.


Medusa is the same with Jezebel. Some may not know it. It's one and the same spirit manifesting in many ways. These demons have an original name but they hide it because in deliverance, if you know the original name of a demon, that demon will surely be casted out when you combat it through the Name of Jesus.


Only God can reveal the true names of demon(s).

I have only been given the names of demons on just about five occasions. It can only be revealed by God.

One time during deliverance for a sister, she wasn't aware that the Lord spoke to me a night before the deliverance and gave me the demon's true name. I won't say it here. It's a long name.

By the the time the demon heard it's name called out, it couldn't believe it, and it began to manifest, cursing me and threatening to kill me. It had a deep animal growl and was a very prideful spirit. The spirit left.

Then that same night I was in a dream and I saw this demon in a very dark place in a kneeling position, gold/bright chains were around its neck down to the ground and it's hands wrapped behind its back, and the feet were chained too, down to the ground.

In defiance, I heard the demon say "Do you think I cannot come out of these chains"? And it kept threatening me, saying it will come for my son.

I woke up laughing, knowing fully well that demons are quite boastful and hardened spirits.

The Holy Ghost is not Someone one should joke with. I myself have often been afraid to see how the Holy Ghost moves in deliverance. I remember one demon begging me during deliverance, asking me to name my price and just leave it alone. And some others were calling on the names of the higher spirits in the second heavens to come to their rescue. They cried, chanted and came out screaming.


Anyway back to the discussion,

Jezebel is not the true name of that demon, nor is Medusa, nor is Pan, nor is Baphomet the true names of several of these demons. These spirits have succeeded in hiding themselves quite well by shifting through different cultures and traditions, bearing several names and coming in diverse manifestations. The end game is to hide their original historical identity. But the Bible mentions some of them, like Baal, Dagon, Ashtaroth etc. These are second heaven resident spirits. Though, still not their original official names.


If you begin to cast out demons by such names, nothing will happen because they don't go by those names legally. But demons can also be identified by their characteristics, their duty.. like demon of anger, demon of madness etc. And then you can cast them out by the Name of Jesus Christ.


But some demons hide very deep. And it may take prayers and fasting to cast them out.

All these I have received from spiritual training.
There are more things I would love to share, it would be baffling to many.


God bless you brother. Please share.

please share as much as you can. many of us are hungry for knowledge.

BackllGodNaija:
That idea that someone has the call of God in his or her life is one borne out of ignorance even though it's quite common. You must have heard the saying "many are called but few are chosen", the "many" implied here is everyone, so the truth is that the call of God is in everyone's life. When God is calling out to everyone and asking "whom shall I send and who shall go before us?", and waiting for who would respond to His call, some are still waiting for God to call them. Isaiah 6:8 Do not wait for God to specifically call you but respond to His call and say with all of your heart, "here I am, send me" as prophet Isaiah did or "what would you have me do" as Paul did or even answer His call your own unique way. And in no time He would answer your call.

thanks alot, I will work towards it.

tosyne55:
@journeyto El, I thinkU should have seen a sign or something in your dreams, just as I have, cos ones dreams always talk about the past, present and future.

thanks

jmoore:

Check this thread and get educated on tithe.

https://www.nairaland.com/5783004/sentenced-asking-members-tithes-drama

lol, that one is small sef. as at January/Feb of this year, I was among the daddy freeze gang that hated tithing and all it stood for. I still remember how I argued and called people that practiced it fools and sheeples, till when I re-dedicated my life. I decided to open my bible one day, and immediately I saw I am God and i never change, a still voice told me, that is the answer to your question, the next I read was the normal tithing passage from malachi. You see, no one preached to me. It was like a divine revelation. at first I started wondering if that voice belonged to the devil, but the devil will never ask tell me to pay my tithes, instead he will tell me to flex it on food.

waterfas:


Please, point of correction, you can't blame God for anything even if you pay your tithe. Paying tithe does not guarantee business success. I believe we should have learnt some vital biblical truth in this (covid 19) period. Please let prayerfully dig deep into the Bible by ourselves, change the version if it ll enable you to understand it better. Thanks.

i don't remember saying paying tithes guarantees business success

Finallydead:

Well, God isn't responsible for our inherited sexuality problems. The transmutation of Adam's body due to sin is.
But God offers a solution. It will however depend on how determined males are to follow through because it requires consistency and relentless res. Begin with this excerpt from my previous post.




Didn't want to do this on the other thread. One must continue to make the spiritual investments. Spiritual investments are measured in heaven. When the sacrifices, reach the mark, an outpouring of the Spirit is granted. So just keep investing, be unrelenting and resolute and in due time you would see results, whatever you want. Do you want the supernatural evidently, to hear God's voice like you hear men, to have God manifest in any way at all, tangible power/anointing to do God's work? Seek relentlessly and you will have.
This is my experience and what I believed even before I got desired results so I wasn't even surprised when the results started coming. Also verified in scriptures.(Gal6:7-9, Lk18:1-9, Heb11:6)

thanks

I used to ask the same question, till I saw, Mal 3:6 I am the Lord, and I do not change. Yes, the law, has been done away, but those laws with a blessing like the law of tithe will forever bless those who practice them. Tithing was first done by Abraham before the law, the law only gave ordinances and directions. The early Christians actually gave their all not even 10% to the church for equal distribution. It is also paramount to note that a good number of the earliest Christians were going to the temples on sabbath (saturday) and church on Sunday before the separation. So, they must likely paid their tithes. Under Grace, we are not obligated to pay tithes, but if you wish to have God's hands in your finances or you want to advance his gospel, it is highly advisable to tithe. If you don't tithe you have no right to blame God if your business fails according to the Whatsoever you sow, that you shall reap principle.

Store for yourselves treasures in heaven where moths and insects cannot destroy. Well done, bro

seunlayi:
right of the pastor... Lol

yes oo, some years back I also thought likewise, because that was the general conception in my church, now I know better.

Lovely sermon, I will also advise anyone battling this to delete all the worldly songs in there phones and fill it up with gospel songs and messages from the likes of Joshua Selmsn, Enenche etc. I did this just last month, after weeks of battling with the Spirit of God that kept telling me to do so., and since then, my spiritual life changed.

Truvel:
If U Av Any Question Relating 2 Ministry, Call Or Spiritual Gifts Come Here.

thanks

The bible says greed is a form of idolatry,when you are greedy you are worshipping mammon, the god of money.

Habakuk 1:13, says, God's eyes are too pure to look on evil; he cannot tolerate wrongdoing.
Offering money from prostitution is just offering a lame or blind ram to God and that can make him angry (Mal 1:18). Also, 1 Sam 15:22 says, But Samuel replied, “What is more pleasing to the LORD: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.
The only sacrifice the Lord wants from a prostitute or fraudster is to repent. When you have a repentant and contrite heart, then you can offer sweet smelling sacrifice of tithe to God through a legal job and receive all the promises therein. Any pastor that tells you otherwise is only insulting his anointing.

Onyxunlimited:

Hello. I experience a few things on this list and others not on the list. Please I want to know why I should not meditate. I started doing it a few months back and it calms me and helps me focus. I don't do the type of medication that you hum and open your palms wide with your thumb and your index forming a circle (for some reason, I sense that it is demonic). I don't hum, I just sit on the floor crossed legged with my hands open wide. Then I close my eyes and free my mind of every thoughts for a few minutes. After that, I allow my mind to wonder about. I only open my eyes 10 minutes later when my countdown timer beeps. By that time I'm done. This little 10 minutes helps me a lot to focus, read well and do more brain activities. So please, why is meditation not good for people like us with gifts?

because it can open the doorway for demons especially familiar spirits. They will tell you they are the Holy Spirit and you can believe them because you will think you have an anointing. If you must meditate, do so after intense praying and studying the Word.

CharlyG1:
Hello Everyone..

Disclaimer Notice

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On no account, will I (CharlyG1) send a person to another on this forum (or on Nairaland.com) for deliverance prayers.

*Anyone who comes to another on this forum (or on Nairaland.com) saying they know me and requests deliverance prayers from that person, is not from me.

*Anyone who begs another on this forum (or on Nairaland.com) to help provide them a Deliverance Minister is not from me.

*Anyone who contacts another via email or telephone stating to know me and demands deliverance prayers from the other or requires help from a third party (Deliverance Minister/Prophet) is not from me.

*Please beware of such people, and do not yield to them if they claim to be affiliated with me. I will not bear any responsibility for the consequences that may arise from such actions.


The enemy is looking for ways to infiltrate God's ministry so I thought it wise to let you all see this.

God bless you all.

you don't need to explain yourself. Many of us have been following your thread for more than 4yrs. We know your anointing is genuine. Ordinary one testimony and demons have started manifesting, what then will happen when you post three? Please, for other true Christians reading this, don't stoop low to respond to the detractors,Matt 7:6 says, "Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.
Let our silence make them burn.

omoiyamayor:
The bible said you shall know the truth and it shall set you free,think outside the box and feel free,religion is the constitution made for petty minds,have anyone noticed its only Nigeria pastores that preaches rapture, other parts of the world,no ones is expecting rapture,they are busy building their countries for coming generations. And come to think of it,this Coronavirus look so much like the rapture they always talk about but our pastors are still around tho.

many foreign pastors preach about rapture. Industries and factories will still be built even after the rapture, the only difference is, before you can work or build one you will have the mark of the beast. Mark my words, coronavirus is just the beginning, many more worse diseases will plague the earth as we draw near to rapture. He who has ears, let him hear.

Godlovesyou28:


Not yet; I haven't been able to travel

any new update?