One of the biggest misconceptions about the kingdom of God is that it’s some distant, intangible place we will only experience after death. Many people have adopted a Gnostic-influenced theology that views this world as hopeless and beyond redemption, believing that life is just about enduring hardship until we finally escape to heaven. But Jesus taught something radically different.
Many people struggle with the idea of God’s assignments for their lives. They think of them as burdens—things they “should” do rather than things they “want” to do.
But the truth is, when we align our hearts with God, His desires become our desires.
Some people wait for clear signs before they step into God’s plan. They say, “Lord, if You want me to do this, change my heart, open the doors, provide the money, and make it clear.”
But faith doesn’t work like that. You can’t sit back with remote-control faith, waiting for everything to align perfectly before stepping out. God calls us into active participation.
“A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9)
This means we are meant to plan—to set goals, to dream, to move forward—while trusting God to guide our steps.
Confessing and affirming God’s promises is not about trying to get God to act or convincing ourselves of something that is not yet true. For the New Covenant believer, confession and affirmation flow from the reality that we are already complete in Christ. We are new creations (2 Corinthians 5:17), and we affirm what God has already accomplished for us through Jesus. Scripture tells us that all of God's promises are "Yes" and "Amen" in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20). This means that through Jesus, every promise God made is already ours.
In our walk with God, there exists a delicate balance between His goals for our lives and our personal journey. Understanding this balance is crucial as we grow in faith, renew our minds, and pursue meaningful lives that glorify Him. This article explores how purposeful goal-setting, rooted in Kingdom principles, can foster personal growth and advance God's work on Earth.
Gratitude is often an underestimated virtue, but its power to transform our lives is profound. When we intentionally cultivate thanksgiving in our hearts, we align ourselves with God’s purposes, prepare the soil for His Word to grow, and open the door to the miraculous. Thanksgiving is not just a polite response to blessings; it is an act of faith and trust in the character and promises of God.
When we talk about sanctification, it's easy to slip into thinking it's something we have to work to achieve. We might feel we have to climb a mountain of effort, behavior, or spiritual discipline to reach holiness. But the truth, the Good News, is that sanctification isn’t something we accomplish through our own striving. Sanctification is a gift, completed in us by Jesus Himself. His once-and-for-all sacrifice has set us apart for God and made us holy, forever.
Guarding your heart and keeping it open to the Spirit of God is essential for walking in His fullness. Proverbs 4:23 tells us, "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." But how do we keep our hearts receptive to the Word of God and fertile ground for His Kingdom?
The answer lies in practicing four key spiritual disciplines that condition your heart to respond intuitively to God's Spirit:
Judging God Faithful
Putting on the New Man
Doing Good to All
Walking in Love
These spiritual disciplines are more than just religious activities—they are practices that align your heart with God's truth, making it sensitive to His Spirit and creating fertile soil for the Word of God to bear fruit in your life.
