Are Wrong Conversations Leading You To Unwanted Problems

Are Wrong Conversations Leading You To Unwanted Problems

Have you ever been in a situation where a colleague or friend starts sharing and pouring out their problems to you and before you know it you are involved in their problems?

If the enemy cannot have access into your life, he will cause you to enter into someone else’s battle.

Many times we are entangled in the wrong battles as a result of entertaining conversations that we should never have engaged in.

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I’m not saying we shouldn’t help anyone or be rude when someone shares their problem. But know what boundaries you need to keep. Ask God for wisdom on how to help someone who approaches you with their problems.

Jesus, the Son of God, was called to be the Savior of the whole world. But, when He was sent into the world He was sent only to the children of Israel.

“He answered, ‘I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.’” (Matt 15:24)

There were many neighbouring nations where He could have gone and shown mighty miracles and wonders. And maybe those nations would have even accepted and believed Jesus more than Israel.

But, He was clear about what He was sent for. He stayed within His mission, and still impacted the whole world.

If the Holy Spirit prompts you to not enter into a conversation, avoid that conversation. If you sense a conversation is going in the wrong direction, learn to cut it off. That way you will save yourself from entering into unnecessary battles.

Pick The Right Battles

Girls, it’s sometimes so easy to sit, hear and get involved in the battles of others; to the point that now their battle becomes your battle. Then you see yourselves going through unnecessary emotions and struggles and wonder how you even reached that state.

Author Kim D’Souza once said, “To whom you give your ear to, you give your heart to.”

Guard your heart with all diligence for out of it flows the issues of life (Prov 4:23). When you give your ear to the wrong conversation, you are not just hearing them, but you are allowing certain information to enter into your heart.

“What you hear is a seed that can bring either faith or fear.” – Author Kim D’Souza

The wrong information that you hear can cause feelings of doubt and fear to enter your heart and slow your walk with God. So, learn to guard your heart. Learn to stop a conversation or deviate a negative conversation by speaking life and speaking the truth.

This season, guard your conversations.

XOXO

Ria Jobin

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What’s your ability to multiply?

What’s your ability to multiply?

What’s your ability to multiply? Do you know your ability to multiply is directly related to how much you know your God.

In the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-30, The talents were given to each of the three servants, accordingly to their ability. In other words, how much they knew the master and his nature.

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The servant who received one talent couldn’t multiply what he got because of his limited knowledge of God.

His understanding of the nature of God was warped. He assumed God to be harsh, demanding and unjust.

This understanding caused great fear in him, and so he said, “I was afraid and I hid.”

On the other hand, the servant who received 5 talents or say 5000 USD invested all of it. Now this was such a big risk, yet he was not afraid because there was something about the nature of His master (God) that he knew.

His ability to multiply was not out of fear but love and assurance in the one who had trusted him with the gift.

Similarly, look at the prodigal son, who lost all that was assigned to Him. He didn’t even have a single talent left with him, unlike the servant mentioned In Matthew 25 parable. Yet, he knew about His father’s nature and the knowledge of his father’s love brought him back. He understood that even though he was not worthy as a son, he was loved, because ‘love’ was the nature of his father. And when he returned, he received much more than what he expected even in his wildest of dreams.

Yes, that’s how good our God is!

The Bible says that Grace is multiplied through the knowledge of God and of Jesus ( 2 Peter 1:2).

The grace to multiply is also multiplied through the knowledge of Him-the more you know Him, the more you can shall multiply what He has given you.

May we know Him more, to have a successful impact through our life.

XOXO

Author Kim D’souza

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3 Steps to Know If You Really Have Faith

3 Steps to Know If You Really Have Faith

Many times when we are asked if we have faith, we are quick to say yes. Because that’s how we have been trained by religion. But how do we know if we really have faith? Here are 3 steps to know if you really have faith and at what level your faith is functioning in.

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Step 1: You believe in your heart

Many people say they believe, but they do not really believe in their heart. This is the level at which many people stop and this is not full faith. Think about it, when someone asks you if you believe Jesus can heal you, you will say yes. Because that’s how we have been taught in the church. But that is only step number one. So how do we know if we really have faith? That leads us to step number two.

Step 2: You say it

The Bible says in Luke 6:45, “For out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks”. How much are you saying what you believe? If you say you believe yet you are unable to praise Him, it shows that your revelation is incomplete. It shows that you are still in step number one.You believe, but it has not come into action. And primarily, it has to come into action by what you say. It’s not about what you say in church, because in the church there’s an environment of faith. It’s really about what you say outside of the church that matters.What happens when you go out, when there’s no music or worship team to cheer you and you are all alone? What are you saying, then?You need to become strong in faith, you need to believe and start saying what you believe – that’s your key!

Step 3: You confess before men

The third step is when the Word or revelation has now become your portion. Your faith is complete when you begin to confess what you believe before men.“Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 10:32)Many of us are believers and we say we believe, yet our mouths are shut before men. Do your colleagues know that you are a Christian? Do your neigbours know that you are a believer? Or are you still scared? Are you still not convinced?The Kingdom of God is at hand.Can you look at your life and analyse it on the basis of these steps and see if what you have is really faith?Remember, without faith it is impossible to please God.XOXOAuthor Kim D’souza

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Choosing to Walk With God—Here’s Why It’s Worth It

Choosing to Walk With God—Here’s Why It’s Worth It

Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in Jesus because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.” So when the Samaritans came to Him, they asked Him to stay with them, and He stayed two days.” (John 4:39-40)

When the Samaritan woman had an encounter with Jesus, she went and told about Jesus to her whole town and brought them to Him. And when they came to Him, they urged Him to stay with them. And He stayed with them for two days.

For two days Samaria had the Living, Miracle working God in their midst. They had an opportunity that not many other people had.

 

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When Embracing Turns Into Rejection

Later on, there came a point in the life of Jesus where He had to go to Jerusalem because the time had come for Jesus to lay His life down on the cross. And, He was flint focused towards fulfilling the purpose of His life.  The Bible says His face was set towards Jerusalem.

But in order for Jesus to reach Jerusalem He had to pass through Samaria. So, Jesus sent His disciples ahead of Him to a village of Samaria to make preparations for Him.

But this time the same Samaritans who once refused to let Jesus go, now refused to receive Him because His face was set for Jerusalem.

“Now it came to pass, when the time had come for Him to be received up, that He steadfastly set His face to go to Jerusalem,  and sent messengers before His face. And as they went, they entered a village of the Samaritans, to prepare for Him. But they did not receive Him, because His face was set for the journey to Jerusalem.” (Luke 9:51-53)

The first time the Samaritans encountered Jesus, they saw Him performing miracles and meeting their needs. But this time, they realized He was simply passing through. His destination, Jerusalem, was itself a point of deep contention as they considered Jerusalem not a place of worship. This stirred up their bitterness even more.

Please God or Man?

Child of God, when you make a decision to walk in your call and accomplish the purpose of God on your life, not many will accept or receive you. If they rejected Jesus who gave them the Living Word and did miracles among them, they will do it to you too.

Yet you need to live a life not to please man, but to please God. When you are facing situations or people in your family who do not accept your walk with God, don’t go to fight them. Instead you keep growing! That’s your key!

People will disappoint you, so it is better to serve God’s purpose in your generation. Keep upgrading yourself everyday because everything around you is upgrading itself. Keep growing in your identity and the right people will come chasing you. Your bosses will come chasing after you. Favour will come chasing after you.

When you keep growing the very people who are fighting you today will see your light shine bright and come to you.

XOXO

Author Kim D’souza

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God Has Gone Before You : Walk in Certainty

God Has Gone Before You : Walk in Certainty

Feelings of fear, doubt, and anxiety often take over when we’re uncertain about how a situation will unfold. We love a good adventure, but uncertainty? Not so much. When challenges arise, we crave certainty—something solid to hold on to, something that reassures us about what’s coming next.

But here’s the good news: God has gone before us. And He has already made a way.

“Do not be terrified or afraid. The Lord your God, who goes before you, He will fight for you.”  Deuteronomy 1:29-30

This verse has calmed my fears countless times. I have clung to it in moments of doubt, using it as a reminder that my certainty and trust must be in God.

But today, I want to share something even deeper with you—something that will transform how you understand what it means when God says, “I go before you.”

This truth will give you the confidence to walk with God boldly, knowing that He is always ahead of you, preparing the way.

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God Has Gone Before Us Before

In Deuteronomy 1, we read about how the Israelites asked Moses to send twelve spies to scout the Promised Land. But when they heard the spies report, fear overtook them, and they refused to move forward.

Where can we go up? Our brethren have discouraged our hearts, saying, ‘The people are greater and taller than we; the cities are great and fortified up to heaven; moreover, we have seen the sons of the Anakim there.’” Deuteronomy 1:28

Sound familiar? Have you ever faced a challenge that seemed too big? A situation that made you feel too small, too weak, or too unqualified?

Maybe, like me, you’ve told God, “I can’t do this. You must have made a mistake choosing me.”

But here’s the truth: God has taken down giants before, and He will do it again for you.

The Proof That God Destroys Giants

Let’s look at what God had already done before the Israelites reached the Promised Land.

In Deuteronomy 2:4, we see that God gave the land of Seir to Esau’s descendants. Then, in Deuteronomy 2:9, He gave the land of Ar to Lot’s descendants.

What’s important to note is that both these lands were originally inhabited by giants—the Horites lived in Seir, and the Emim lived in Ar.

But what happened? God defeated the giants and gave those lands to His people.

Before the Israelites even faced the giants in Canaan, God had already proven that He was capable of delivering the land from the hands of giants. He had done it before, and He was ready to do it again.

Your Giant is Not Too Big for God

Your giant might not be a literal warrior standing in front of you, but it could be fear, financial struggles, health issues, exams, a job situation, family problems, or uncertainty about the future.

Whatever it is, tell your heart today:

“Be certain—God has gone before me. He has conquered giants before, and He will do it again.”

All we have to do is rise and cross over.

This year let’s walk in the certainty of God’s goodness. He has not made a mistake in choosing you for this assignment. You will fulfil it. You will cross over.

So go forward with confidence—God has already gone before you.

XOXO

Sheryl Gadre

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Do You Assume Too Much? The Hidden Power of Assumptions 💭🤼

Do You Assume Too Much? The Hidden Power of Assumptions 💭🤼

Have you ever found yourself assuming things without knowing the facts or having proof? Your mind starts creating scenarios, and before you know it, you’re convinced they’re true—without any real evidence!

For example, imagine a friend doesn’t reply to your message. Instead of waiting patiently, you come up with ten different reasons why they’re ignoring you. 

Maybe they’re upset with me? Maybe I said something wrong? 

When, in reality, they could be sick, overwhelmed with work, or simply away from their phone.

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Or perhaps someone you used to talk to hasn’t kept in touch for a while. Instead of reaching out, your mind floods with doubts and assumptions about why they’re distant.

How Assumptions Can Harm Relationships

Assumptions are nothing but lies in our head conspired by our feelings, emotions, past history, scars or fears.

The power of assumption is dangerous; it can damage friendships by making you feel rejected or unimportant. It could also erode trust in relationships by making you suspicious or defensive. And, at its worst lead to unnecessary conflicts arising from misunderstandings.

One of the biggest relationship killers is assuming what others think about us based on how they act, speak, or treat us. Instead of seeking clarity, we let negative thoughts take root, leading to unnecessary tension.

 

Refuse To Let Negative Assumptions to Take Root

Don’t be too spiritual or too knowledgeable, when it comes to knowing the thoughts of people. Jesus is the only one who can discern the thoughts of people. But today we try to discern thoughts only in the negative way.

In Matthew 9:4 the Word of God says “Knowing their thoughts,Jesus said, “Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts?”. That shows we have the power to entertain bad thoughts in our hearts.

1 Peter 5:8-9: “Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour” .

To be sober-minded means not allowing emotions or fears to cloud your judgment. Before making assumptions, take a step back and ask yourself:

  • Is this really true?
  • Am I letting my emotions lead me?
  • Is there a better way to respond—like seeking clarity instead of assuming?

Instead of jumping to conclusions, choose peace and simply refuse to assume things.

XOXO,

Alisha Joji

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