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If you were facing a difficult situation today—sickness, financial pressure, a tough business decision, a troubled relationship, or any other challenge—how would you pray?
Would you ask God to fix the situation, to work a miracle? Or would you pray for wisdom?
Most people would pray for a miracle. They want God to deliver them from the problem. And you can be certain of this: God does want you delivered.
We all know we should pray about everything and look for God’s help in our time of need. But what we often forget is that there are many kinds of prayer, and not every type is effective in every situation. Yet God gives us clear instructions for how to pray when we are being tested or tempted.
The Greek word translated “tested” means to be tempted to do evil, tested, examined, or made to strain. Unfortunately, many believers have been taught that God orchestrates these hardships to accomplish some mystical agenda. But the Bible tells us something very different:
Let no one say when he is tempted, tested, tried, scrutinized, or made to strain,  I am tempted by God! (James 1:13).
Under no circumstances should we ever blame God for the struggles we face. He cannot be both the tormentor and the deliverer—He is only one or the other. In fact, Scripture warns that blaming God for our troubles is a form of self-deception:
“Do not be deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning” (James 1:16–17). It doesn’t say some of what God does is good; it says everything He does is good.
God not only tells us how to pray when we’re in difficult situations—He even tells us what we should pray for. Yet so often, we ignore His simple, powerful instructions.
Join me this week as I share how the Scriptures teach us to pray when facing life’s struggles. Instead of clinging to religious traditions that rarely bring lasting results, you’ll discover a more excellent way—a way that leads to peace, power, and the perfect outcome God desires for you.

1. A More Excellent Way

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Are You Ready to Discover the Way of Wisdom?
The Bible reminds us that we don’t always know how to pray when facing life’s challenges. If we don’t know how to pray, it’s no surprise that we often struggle to make the right decisions—decisions that lead to the perfect outcome God desires for us.
Two of the many powerful works of the Holy Spirit are these:
He leads us in supernatural prayer that surpasses human comprehension, and He gives us wisdom—the kind of wisdom that turns revelation into practical, victorious living. Even when we can’t see the road ahead or understand all the obstacles before us, the Holy Spirit guides us—showing us when to act and when to wait, who to trust and who to avoid, and how to walk in peace and confidence.
Join me this week as we explore this incredible dimension called The Way of Wisdom. Discover how the Holy Spirit not only leads us on the right path but also gives us the strength to prevail and live as true overcomers!

2. The Way Of Wisdom

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The Critical Factor of Faith
We all know that miracles are a gift—freely given by the Holy Spirit. Yet, if we’re honest, we’ve all faced moments when the miracle we needed didn’t manifest. In those moments, we often turn inward and start judging ourselves or even questioning God. We assume we know why the miracle didn’t happen—and then, based on those assumptions, we try to fix the problem in our own strength.
But here’s the truth: when we’re in need, God doesn’t tell us to seek a miracle first—He tells us to seek wisdom. The critical factor in faith is knowing and trusting what God is saying!
Wisdom may have many definitions, but one thing is certain: true wisdom always leads to practical application. It shows us how to walk out God’s promises in real life. That’s why Scripture says wisdom is the principal thing—the most essential factor of all. Get wisdom before you attempt to devise your plan!
God knows what’s in your heart. He knows the path you’re able to walk—the path that will lead you to the life you desire. Without wisdom, we waste time chasing what worked in the past or trying to imitate someone else’s formula. But when we seek God first, the Holy Spirit unfolds the map, showing us where and how to walk!
Join me this week as we discover why wisdom is the critical factor in faith —and how God wants to show you the exact path to activate faith in your heart and bring His promises to life!

3. The Critical Factors Of Faith

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If someone who was already incredibly successful in the very thing you dream of doing offered to mentor you for free, would you accept?
Most of us would immediately say, “Of course I would!”
But what if they asked you to commit just two hours a day to learning, growing, and applying what they taught?
Suddenly, many would hesitate. Excuses would appear: “I’m too tired after work,” “I don’t have time,” “Maybe later…”
I once knew a man who came to the United States with nothing. He got a job at a convenience store and, instead of renting an apartment, slept in the restroom to save every penny. His coworkers didn’t understand. Some even laughed. But he wasn’t living for the moment — he was living for a vision.
In time, the owner promoted him to manager. Still, he didn’t change his habits. He continued to save. Eventually, he saved enough to buy that store. Then another. Then another. Before long, he owned a chain of stores and created the life others only talked about wanting.
He understood something powerful: Pleasure can wait — dreams cannot.
He learned from others, he listened, he applied, and he refused to let comfort steal his destiny.
Now here is the incredible truth:
God has already given us the ultimate manual for a fulfilled, successful, and meaningful life. And not only that — He has given us the Holy Spirit as our personal mentor, guide, and teacher.
Right now — not someday, not later, but in this very moment — you have access to wisdom, strength, insight, and power far beyond anything you have ever imagined.
This week, I want to help you discover the role of the Holy Spirit as the Great Teacher — the One who will lead us, step by step, into the life God designed for us.
If you’ve ever felt like your breakthrough was close but just out of reach…If you’ve ever known there was more to life than what you’re experiencing today...If you’ve ever longed for clarity, direction, or confidence…
Then this message is for you.
Join me in this week’s CyberChurch episode, The Holy Spirit: The Great Teacher, and let’s take the next step together toward the life you were created to live.

4. The Great Teacher

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Experiencing the Spirit of Grace
Over the last fifty years, there has been a remarkable resurgence in preaching and teaching about God’s grace. Sadly, like so many biblical doctrines, grace has often become something people talk about—but seldom experience. I’ve witnessed some of the most irrational arguments over subtle doctrinal points about grace. Ironically, the behavior of those arguing usually reveals that, while they may have the right information about grace, they are not living in the power of grace!
Rarely do we hear people talk about how grace is actively transforming their lives—making them more stable in their walk with God, bolder in sharing their faith, more loving, kind, and patient. What’s even more troubling is that, for many, the message of grace has not softened their hearts—it has hardened them. Instead of becoming more compassionate and understanding, they’ve become more critical and less patient with those who do not embrace their doctrinal position. 
We are all given the gift of God’s grace when we are born again, but that doesn’t mean we’ve truly received it—that is, taken hold of it by faith. Until we do, grace remains only a doctrine we can discuss, not a power that changes our lives! Grace is one of the great distinctions between the Old and New Covenants. The Old Covenant describes righteousness, love, ethics, and morality—but it didn’t give us the power to live them. But the grace of God makes us able! It is the power, strength, capacity, and ability that works from our hearts!
The Holy Spirit is called the Spirit of Grace, revealing that grace is more than an impersonal power. It is a manifestation of the person and power of the Holy Spirit! The Holy Spirit is not only our Counselor and Teacher—He is our strength. He manifests Himself within us, empowering us to live, function, and walk fully in the life of God.
Join me this week as we move beyond mere discussion—into the living, transforming power of God’s grace! The Kingdom of God is not in word, but in power (1 Cor 4:20). If we only talk about grace but are not experiencing the power of grace, it is mere doctrine, not life!!

5. The Spirit Of Grace

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Aligning With The Power
We already have all the power of God within us—because the Holy Spirit is in us! Think about that for a moment: the very power that created the heavens, the earth, every living creature, and the entire human race resides in every believer. We never have to beg God for special anointings or plead for His power to come upon us. We have the power! All we need to do is align with the Holy Spirit, i.e., the Spirit of power and might!
According to Scripture, when we are born again, the Holy Spirit—with all His power—comes in us. Then, according to Jesus’ promise (Acts 1:5-8), when the Holy Spirit comes upon us, He manifests that power through us to touch the world.
The result of the Spirit working in us and through us is that we become witnesses. Most of us first think of witnessing as telling others about Jesus—and that is certainly part of it—but it’s not the whole picture. Biblically, a witness is someone with personal knowledge or experience. In a court of law, you cannot be a witness by repeating something you heard. Hearsay cannot be entered into evidence! Likewise, a persuasive witness about Jesus is based on what we have experienced, not what we have read or heard from others!
Every year, dozens—if not hundreds—of people ask me how they can be more effective at ministering to their families, friends, and loved ones. The greatest obstacle they face is this: they see witnessing as something they do rather than something they are. They assume they must learn how to minister when, in reality, a witness is not called to repeat what they’ve learned. That would be hearsay. A witness testifies to what they have personally experienced! This doesn’t take training; it takes life experience.
The Holy Spirit is both with you and in you, enabling you to experience the resurrected power of the Lord Jesus. And when I say “experience,” I mean walking in every promise God has ever made (2 Cor. 1:20), healing, deliverance, miracles—every expression of God’s power. This isn’t something we have to get; it is something we have already been given. It’s yours because that power is already in you through the Holy Spirit! That truth alone qualifies you as a witness. You can now testify that Jesus is Lord, Savior, Deliverer, Healer, and more!
You will influence your world simply by being who you are in Christ, living from what you have experienced with Him, and sharing your testimony of God’s power at work in your life. In personal ministry, I get more people healed, saved, and delivered by testifying, i.e., telling stories about what God is doing for me!
Join me this week and discover this incredible paradigm shift of power.  Let’s put an end to striving, straining, and attempting to persuade God to give you what you already have. The Holy Spirit was already sent to bring all of this into your life. Now, all you must do is align your heart with what He has already done—and you will begin to experience what has been freely given.
Join me this week in CyberChurch as we dive into The Secret of Aligning With The Power.

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