One of the essentials of Christianity is hope.
Our Lord Jesus Christ came to give us hope. He gave His life to free us from what separated us from the Father. Christianity is not about performance or appearances—it is about what God wants to do in your life when you open your heart to receive it. What God wants to do in you goes far beyond what you can imagine.
Many of us grew up in environments where possibilities were not normal. The narrative was always limited: we can’t do that because we don’t have money, we can’t do that because we are poor, we can’t do that because of this or that. Over time, those limitations become normal to us. So when we encounter God—when we hear prophecies, read Scripture, and see what God has done for others—it can feel almost unreal.
But the Bible is a testament. It is a collection of testimonies of what God has done for people. It exists so that when God starts working in you, you have a reference point. Scripture is not meant to be crowned and admired from a distance; it is meant to be used. It should make you say, “If God did it for them, He can do it for me.”
The gospel itself is testimony. You cannot truly bring someone to Christ if you never share your testimony. Every story in the Old Testament is a testimony. Every healing Jesus performed in the New Testament is a testimony. God continued His work from the Israelites into the New Testament, and He is still continuing it today. That shows us one thing clearly: God is for us.
Jesus did not come just to be glorified—He came to solve problems. He came to heal illness, remove unbelief, break trauma, defeat demonic influence, and restore people so they could become who they were called to be. That should tell you that we serve a powerful God who goes beyond every limitation.
Even if your environment told you something was impossible, the Lord can make a way immediately. He can provide beyond human ability—but that requires submission to the revelation of who He is. You cannot be grounded in that truth unless you spend time in His Word and in worship.
The Bible says faith comes by hearing. So what are you listening to? Are you feeding on the world, on music and content that contradicts God’s Word? Are you constantly consuming fear, negativity, and chaos? What you hear and what you see are gateways into your spirit. When they are filled with contradiction, your mind struggles to fully receive God’s truth.
Words are powerful. Many of us are stuck today because of words spoken over us years ago. Thoughts tied to trauma become strongholds. One of my greatest struggles was fear of job rejection and missed opportunities. I prayed and asked God where that fear came from, and He revealed it to me.
When I was 19, I had a first job where my boss was extremely mean and unjust. I worked hard, but my efforts were not recognized. After that, I experienced similar situations, and without realizing it, I internalized the belief that no matter how hard I worked, I would never be valued. That belief was a lie from the pit of hell—but I carried it for years.
Those experiences were almost eight years old, yet they still affected me at 26. That showed me how deeply trauma can root itself. But God revealed it so He could heal it. When people wrong you, you are not meant to carry that burden. You submit it to the Lord, let Him handle justice, and you move forward. Your destiny does not depend on people—it depends on God.
If God is sending you somewhere—toward a job, an opportunity, or a new season—do not disqualify yourself by saying I don’t have this or I’m not enough. Step out of fear and into worship. When you see an obstacle, worship first. It may not feel logical, but it is spiritual wisdom.
We do not walk by sight; we walk by faith. What you see is temporary, but what God has declared over your life is eternal. Worship invites the Spirit of God, and the Spirit gives direction. Prayer removes spiritual blockages and realigns your heart.
That is why I encourage you to be joyful. Rejoice. God is always doing something good—even when you don’t see it yet. When you submit your emotions to God, He quickens your healing. You may still feel pain, but He shortens its hold over you.
God’s goal is freedom. He does not want you bound by fear, trauma, or worry. He wants you free. Some of you have not smiled or felt joy in a long time because life has been heavy. I invite you to submit that weight to the Lord.
Joy is a fruit of the Spirit. God wants His children to be joyful. The cross is not a symbol of defeat—it is a symbol of victory. People mocked Jesus on the cross, but three days later He rose, victorious, seated at the throne. That same power is at work today.
Look at the good God is doing in the world. Look at lives being transformed. If He can do it for others, He can do it for you. There is nothing too broken, too sinful, or too imperfect for God to redeem. We serve a God that neither sleeps nor slumbers, he has a plan he is always working for his children, those he has called.
God loves you. That is the first thing He wants you to receive. Everything else will follow.
May the Lord empower you.
May the Lord bless you.
May the Lord reveal His love to you.
Amen.
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