Bishop George Bloomer used his personal life story to illustrate the power of GOD and motivate us towards acting on our beliefs.
He used Haggai 1 v5 to prophesy that GOD wants us to "consider our ways" and do the work ("gather wood & build") required for success. He also said the people will serve me and not me serving them. I will be debt free in Jesus name.
I bought his book titled "Witchcraft in the Pews." He autographed the book for me and called me smart man for buying the last copy of the book. He came with other materials developed and produced by him. He especially has a Bible with God's word written in red in the old testament. the Bible's focus is on warfare against powers, principalities, wickedness in high places and authorities.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Success is not Cheap
It was an inspiring and empowering message from Romans 12 v2.
God does not take from us but adds to us. By his power, I must have confidence and dominion over my environment (finance, wealth, work, etc). God wants me to succeed so that I will promote his glory and power. GOD is not intimidated by my success.
I need to be determined to succeed.
Genesis 12 v1-3, 13 v14-16, 18 and 15 v1-6.
Read Jeremiah 6 v16.
The history of a place is important for success. Canada (from Kanata meaning "village") is based on discovery and made up of people who came in search of wealth - some found, most did not. Ontario means "sparkling waters" in local language. History shows that the co-existence of the French and English was based on survival and independence from America. Blacks fleeing from slavery found solace in Canada. the land has a lot of resources but the weather makes it difficult. Determination is a major requirement towards success in the country.
God does not take from us but adds to us. By his power, I must have confidence and dominion over my environment (finance, wealth, work, etc). God wants me to succeed so that I will promote his glory and power. GOD is not intimidated by my success.
I need to be determined to succeed.
Genesis 12 v1-3, 13 v14-16, 18 and 15 v1-6.
Read Jeremiah 6 v16.
The history of a place is important for success. Canada (from Kanata meaning "village") is based on discovery and made up of people who came in search of wealth - some found, most did not. Ontario means "sparkling waters" in local language. History shows that the co-existence of the French and English was based on survival and independence from America. Blacks fleeing from slavery found solace in Canada. the land has a lot of resources but the weather makes it difficult. Determination is a major requirement towards success in the country.
Till up your fallow ground
This was the title of the 2009 Adult harvest at All Souls Church Bodija, Ibadan by Ven. Olayinka the Vicar. I was privileged to be present and did the thanksgiving with the AYF. I caught up with lots of people e.g. Adedeji's, Mbuba and Fabode.
From the book of Isaiah, the vicar enjoyed us to examine and develop our unused talent and resources. We will need to do the work on the fallow ground and not God. It is after the work that harvest will come. The harvest might be now or in the future. The type of tilling (work) we do now will determine the quality and quantity of the harvest when it comes.
He gave about seven examples in the Bible of where work was done before harvest e.g. death of Christ (work) before salvation (harvest) could come into the world.
November 8, 2009
From the book of Isaiah, the vicar enjoyed us to examine and develop our unused talent and resources. We will need to do the work on the fallow ground and not God. It is after the work that harvest will come. The harvest might be now or in the future. The type of tilling (work) we do now will determine the quality and quantity of the harvest when it comes.
He gave about seven examples in the Bible of where work was done before harvest e.g. death of Christ (work) before salvation (harvest) could come into the world.
November 8, 2009
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Weak Mindset
God gives oranges but expects us to produce the orange juice. It is the person who refines a product that will always be the head (master).Countries who grow the oranges pay more for the extracted orange juice e.g. Nigeria spent 1billion naira in 2007-2008 on importing orange juice according to the minister of agriculture.
Weak Mindset - takes NO for an answer when a YES is possible. Matthew 15 v28 gives the story of the woman whose daughter was vexed with the devil- her request was turned down but she persisted and later got what she wanted.
To succeed, I must be strong minded and decisive. I should not be scared of criticism or what people will say. My decisions should not be based on present circumstances or public opinions.
The consumer mentality believes that individuals are obligated to help them e.g. my uncle should help me and the church should do this for me. In trying to relate with people, consumer mentality people find people running from them as recorded in Proverbs 19 v6-7.
Pastor Wale Akinsiku October 18, 2009
Weak Mindset - takes NO for an answer when a YES is possible. Matthew 15 v28 gives the story of the woman whose daughter was vexed with the devil- her request was turned down but she persisted and later got what she wanted.
To succeed, I must be strong minded and decisive. I should not be scared of criticism or what people will say. My decisions should not be based on present circumstances or public opinions.
The consumer mentality believes that individuals are obligated to help them e.g. my uncle should help me and the church should do this for me. In trying to relate with people, consumer mentality people find people running from them as recorded in Proverbs 19 v6-7.
Pastor Wale Akinsiku October 18, 2009
Monday, October 12, 2009
Rising above Average - Destroying negative Mentalities
Ecclesiastes 7 v19 - the way to the top is by getting wisdom so that one has strength.
Prophecy - Isaiah 45 v14.
People with victim mentality
1. believe in luck - do not recognize the need to prepare for success
2. believe that God is erratic Psalm 13 v3 - he does whatever he likes and is not consistent.
Consumer Mentality: People with this kind of mentality only want to receive but not give. they are ignorant of the laws of exchange. You need to add value before you are recognized or promoted. Such people base their life on what they have or do not have. They are happy to receive but find it difficult to give.
Prophecy - Isaiah 45 v14.
People with victim mentality
1. believe in luck - do not recognize the need to prepare for success
2. believe that God is erratic Psalm 13 v3 - he does whatever he likes and is not consistent.
Consumer Mentality: People with this kind of mentality only want to receive but not give. they are ignorant of the laws of exchange. You need to add value before you are recognized or promoted. Such people base their life on what they have or do not have. They are happy to receive but find it difficult to give.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Mastering your life
This is a 40-page book by Mensa Otabil.
In the book, according to Proverbs 25 v2-4, he informs readers that not all things are known because God made it that way. It is our duty to search out what is hidden. When we uncover what is hidden we can rule in life and understand why things happened the way they happened. He encourages Christians to search for knowledge so as to uncover what is hidden.
Things that we do not understand, we mystify or build rituals around thereby limiting our imagination. We are to break such limiting thoughts by uncovering such hidden practices for motives and understanding. It is what we understand that we can practice and use to become great.
In my personal life I should ask and find out why i do certain things so as to gain understanding for excellence.
In the book, according to Proverbs 25 v2-4, he informs readers that not all things are known because God made it that way. It is our duty to search out what is hidden. When we uncover what is hidden we can rule in life and understand why things happened the way they happened. He encourages Christians to search for knowledge so as to uncover what is hidden.
Things that we do not understand, we mystify or build rituals around thereby limiting our imagination. We are to break such limiting thoughts by uncovering such hidden practices for motives and understanding. It is what we understand that we can practice and use to become great.
In my personal life I should ask and find out why i do certain things so as to gain understanding for excellence.
Monday, October 5, 2009
Dealing with Destructive Mindset
The mind is very important. If the mind is non-functional no appreciable growth or promotion can be achieved. Proverbs 23 v7 and Romans 12 v2.
As Christians our battles in life are fought in the mind (2 Cor 10 v3-5) and in the spirit.
There are 12 limiting mindsets. The first is Victim Mentality as experienced by the children of Israel in Numbers 14 v1-3. Symptoms include
- blaming others for our failures Proverbs 9 v12
- reacting fiercely when corrected
- focusing on the past and ignoring the future
- Proverbs 24 v14
- building on personality and not principles Matthew 7
- intimidated by people of other race Numbers 13
- fighting with their source of help
Pastor Wale Akinsiku Oct 4, 2009 at Mississauga Convention Centre.
As Christians our battles in life are fought in the mind (2 Cor 10 v3-5) and in the spirit.
There are 12 limiting mindsets. The first is Victim Mentality as experienced by the children of Israel in Numbers 14 v1-3. Symptoms include
- blaming others for our failures Proverbs 9 v12
- reacting fiercely when corrected
- focusing on the past and ignoring the future
- Proverbs 24 v14
- building on personality and not principles Matthew 7
- intimidated by people of other race Numbers 13
- fighting with their source of help
Pastor Wale Akinsiku Oct 4, 2009 at Mississauga Convention Centre.
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