Life Notes

How do you know what you are doing is from God? Peace and Contentment as Guidance - Peace and contentment signify God's presence and approval. - The absence of peace indicates a path misaligned with God's will. - Highlighting the importance of discerning peace before decisions to ensure God's backing. Repeated Messages and Patterns - Repeated divine guidance through various channels indicates the path God wants one to pursue. - Stressing the importance of heeding and aligning with these recurring messages. - Walking against divine promptings can lead to adverse outcomes. Alignment for Good Despite Obstacles - Obstacles and challenges on the path eventually align for one's good. - Trusting God's guidance despite difficulties leads to eventual alignment for success. - Using the story of Joseph as an example of obstacles leading to eventual fulfillment. Open Doors and Opportunities - The alignment with God's path leads to doors of opportunities opening effortlessly...

  Lessons from the book "How To Read A Person Like A Book" By Gerard I. Nierenberg and Henry H. Calero 1. Non-verbal communication is just as important as verbal communication: The book emphasizes that people convey a wealth of information through body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice. Understanding and interpreting these non-verbal cues can provide insight into a person's true thoughts and feelings. 2. Pay attention to the "clusters" of non-verbal signals: The authors stress the importance of looking for patterns and clusters of non-verbal cues rather than focusing on individual gestures. For example, if a person is crossing their arms, frowning, and avoiding eye contact, it may indicate discomfort or defensiveness. 3. Context matters: The book repeatedly emphasizes the importance of considering the specific situation and environment when interpreting non-verbal cues. A gesture or expression may have different meanings depending on the cultural b...

    In our everyday lives, we face lots of choices, big and small. It's common for us to wonder, "Is this what God wants for me?" We all go through moments where we're not sure if our decisions match up with what God has in mind. These choices, whether they're about important stuff or everyday things, make us think about a bigger picture. We want to make sure that what we do lines up with what God wants for us, the optimum decision. These pointers can help you navigate through that journey. Pray and Seek God's Will: Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) Do not be anxious about anything What does the Bible Say About it? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (NIV) - "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be th...

As we stride into the dawn of a new year, it's natural to pause, reflect, and set intentions for the journey ahead. While resolutions often center on personal growth, professional aspirations, or material achievements, it's equally crucial to consider the more profound aspects of our lives. Here, we delve into five essential areas where a watchful eye and deliberate action can foster spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being as we traverse the uncharted territory of the coming months. Watch on Your Spiritual Life: Amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to lose sight of our spiritual well-being. Whether you find solace in prayer, meditation, or introspection, dedicating time to nurture your spiritual self can provide grounding and perspective. Set aside moments each day for quiet reflection, connect with a supportive community of faith, or explore new avenues of spiritual growth. Cultivating a deeper understanding of your beliefs and values can guide you t...

Laws & Principles Human Factors Divine Intervention The Help of God Orientation 1. It is the will of God for you to prosper 2. Financial prosperity is the blessings that come with loving God. Job 36; If they obey and serve him, they will spend the rest of their days in prosperity and their years in contentment. 3. You can have abundant financial resources without knowing or loving God, but the peace and fulfillment that comes with it only comes from God. The problems that most poor people have money can solve but the problems that rich people have only God can solve them. 4. Wealth as a function of laws & principles, human factors, divine intervention, help of God. 5. God does not decide who becomes wealthy or who remains poor. Duet 30:16. 5. Kingdom wealth is not about being millionaires and billionaires. It's about having supplies that meet your needs. But to support the purposes of God. Within the boundaries of modesty life, you do not need alot. How money works 1. Spiri...

  Lessons; 1. Ignorance is a not demon. It is solved by knowledge. 2. Expectations are defined. These are the areas that expectations need definition. They are also the measure of success; Spiritual Growth, Mental Transformation, Purpose & Ambitions, Health and wellness, Financial well-being, Relationships, Fulfillment and meaning. Joseph had prepared and he remained steadfast till his Kairos moment. 3. People are not really affected by what happens to them, they are affected by the meaning they attach to those happenings. What do the different life events mean to you? what meaning do you attach to them? 4. You need encouragement/motivation to start anything but it takes discipline and consistency is discipline and endurance. Staying power even alone and the ability to say no to many good things. There time you need the staying power. Sometimes you just need to close the pot and wait for the food to cook. 5. Do not be hasty with words or with commitments. Think, pray & seek...

Consequences are connected by default to decisions. At times, some deaths are as a result of some decisions. To choose means; 1.  That you are aware of other options. The path you saw may be one of many paths available. The options; _Grace and Honour, Dignity & Glory _Mediocrity _Life of total confusion _Life of total defeat. 2,. Conclude on a path to follow after carefully examining the various outcomes they produce. Choices and decisions are pathways, they always lead somewhere. Prolonged indecision is giving circumstances permission to choose for you. It takes making decisions to rise in life and making decisions to fall as well. The real value of wisdom is in its ability to make superior destiny-advancing decisions. Excuses and offenses are Satan's weapons of mass destruction. You can pray and still make bad choices. Your choices will influence you more than your prayers. 7 destiny-defining decisions 1. Decision to know the Lord and serve Him all the days of your life. 2. D...