my church hosted a conference over the weekend. Our global senior pastor is an anointed man of God. When he speaks its like a sword, sharp and accurate. And when he recounts his stories of simple obedience and cites the Scriptures or is led by the Spirit, I thought to myself, I am called to this too. . But not for the sake of stroking my ego but for the lost to come to Christ and for the church to be sanctified & strengthened. as a 31 year old, I ought to have been walking out my purpose already but I think it’s been held back because of childish ways, hidden sins, and passivity as a result. And I know I am in process. The big events that everyone sees is not the event itself but a culmination of many disciplines, trials, and unseen monotonous routines. So that is why I’m committing to read one chapter of the Gospel (John) remembering and speaking out one verse that moves me, and write a list of my prayers. We usually live off the big prophetic word that inspires us and keeps us on cloud 9 or the one electric conference but what are we doing day to day that is helping us to determine who we will be in Christ down the road ?

We're in a bear market. Time to charge up. Time to turn inwards. Time to find the kingdom of God within you. It's not the time to be out there yet. It's not the time to bring knowledge to the world yet. It's time to acquire more wisdom. Download more wisdom. Experience more things. Consume the right things. Charge yourself like a battery. Take a powerbank with you. It's going to be a long trip. It's going to be a tough battle. I believe we are heading into the end of times. I believe the chosen ones need to take time now. I believe your Spirit knows that you're born for this time ahead. Work through traumas. Find God, because without his presence, the battle will be too hard. So I decided to float. Book a cabin in the woods and be silent. Going more inwards. Spend more time with yourself. Don't escape. Don't build new routines or try to make more money. STILLNESS.

Do you follow religious rituals such as not working on Saturdays or celebrating the holidays indicated in the old testament such as Easter, just to give an example? or do you focus only on developing your personal relationship with God?

Daily Edge - I am in control of myself and how I react to the world.  - God is completely in control.  - Things don't happen TO me; they happen FOR me.  - Every obstacle in the past are lessons I needed to learn to fulfill my mission. - God never gives things that you can not handle.  - I am stronger than my earthly desires. - I serve millions of people. - God has given me everything that I need to succeed.  - Thank God first for 10 things (now) before you ask for help.  - Discern first before you decide, and learn to refuse to do something even though you want it.  - I choose my feelings consciously because the unconscious gives form to them. - I don't entertain unwanted feelings.  - Jesus: be like children, for they inherit the kingdom, feelings > logic.  - Nothing comes from without; all things come from within. The external is a representation of what's going on within. - You attract what you ARE. You are what you FEEL.  - I wake up early and take control of my day.  - I take my time to realign with God in the morning.  - I wear my spiritual armor to defend myself against the enemy.  - I only eat when I am hungry. - I choose to eat healthy foods only. - My body is my temple, and I want to take care of it.  - Feeling sexy/sex drive = healthy, don't waste it.  - I hold on to my energy sources and retain my power. - My body is here to serve me to fulfill my mission.  - I exercise daily and enjoy the endorphins that keep me mentally healthy. - The best workouts are when you don't feel like working out.  - I make people's day and light up their day.  - My thoughts are positive, and I redirect every negative thought.  - I see the innocent part of people.  - I compliment people when I see good characteristics.  - I remember people their names and make them feel good.  - The right people/network/resources are already here.  - I am not needy. I know I am enough. - I take time for myself, withdraw if I feel to and spend time with God.  - You can't control how people will think about you.  - If you feel negatively affected by others = you place more confidence in their opinion of you instead of your own.  - Never envy other people or compare your journey with someone else. - You are good enough. Celebrate, rejoice! - Say "no" to people and opportunities quickly and firmly without the need to justify yourself. 

I just finished this little (Dutch) book called 'leven door geven - de kracht van financieel partnerschap', written by Tom de Wal (Frontrunners). It's about the Christian principles of financial partnership and the difference between partnership and donorship. One of the quotes I love the most (in Dutch): 'Overvloed wordt niet gemeten door wat je hebt, maar door wat je weggeeft'.