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Happy New Year. 2026. 🎉 Three years walking with the Lord for REAL!  Just daily dying to self and choosing Him again and again. The journey? Yeah… don’t get me started. Honestly? It feels like yesterday. I still laugh thinking about it because the change is so wild and beyond me; it sometimes feels unreal. And yet—I’m still journeying. Still learning. Still being refined. For a long time, I’d describe myself as the church of Laodicea —the lukewarm church. Let me pause here for some important context before we go deeper. I n the book of Revelation, Jesus addresses seven churches (Revelation 2–3). These weren’t just physical locations on a map. They represented spiritual states of believers . A quick but crucial reminder: The church is a person first, not a building. Scripture tells us that the Church is the Bride of Christ —notice the intimacy, the individuality, the relationship. So when Jesus addresses the churches, He’s addressing hearts, lives, and spiritual postures. With that in mind—back to my story. What Lukewarm Actually Looks Like What’s interesting is that the church in Laodicea wasn’t rebuked for the obvious sins we might expect. They weren’t called out for scandal or immorality. They were rebuked for being lukewarm. Just comfortable being in-between. And in my opinion, lukewarmness is one of the enemy’s most effective strategies to keep believers in bondage. He uses  “ comfortable compromise” . Let me use my own life to paint the picture. This is just a snapshot—I could honestly write a whole book on lukewarmness in the body of Christ. By the world’s standards, I wasn’t a “crazy sinner.” My body count was very low compared to many people in my generation, and honestly, that felt like an accomplishment. Many women around me didn’t have that testimony, so I thought I was doing pretty well. I wasn’t a “hoe” according to the world’s standards. But here’s the truth: I was still sinning . Even though my body count wasn’t high, I was still fornicating. And whether someone’s body count is 100 or mine was lower— fornication  is fornication according to the Word of God . I wasn’t aligned, even if I looked morally impressive compared to others by the worldly standards. The enemy is clever—he gets us comparing sins. “At least I’m not that bad.” It’s a lie he sells quietly, and it’s one of the most dangerous places to live. Because our standard was never other people. Our standard is the Word of God. Acceptable to the World, Contaminating to the Soul Another example—clubs and environments I won’t fully list (because… my mum might read this 😂). Even though I wasn’t out every weekend, some of the places I went to were contaminating my soul . Lust-filled music. Drunken atmospheres. Worldly lifestyles. Did it affect me all the time? No. Did it destroy me immediately? No. But it left a mark . It opened doors . And slowly—subtly—it became harder to truly commune with God. On the outside, my lifestyle looked acceptable. Even “ good” . But the things I was indulging in quietly made intimacy with God difficult. Finally,  let’s talk about money for a second—because whew, that was a huge distraction that kept me lukewarm . I genuinely thought I must be doing something right because of all the blessings. But here’s a hard truth I had to learn: Money is not an indicator of God’s presence. If wealth is your only metric for spiritual success, you’re already off. Even unbelievers make money. Even corrupt systems prosper. So no—wealth alone can’t be the measure of spiritual success. THE TRUTH A lukewarm believer still: • Goes to church • Attends Bible study • Tithes consistently • Prays • Gives to the poor But still: • Lives in fornication • Masturbates • Keeps secret sins • Compromises holiness • Is governed more by culture than Scripture In my opinion, the most dangerous sinners aren’t the obvious ones. Not the murderer. Not the prostitute. Not the ones everyone agrees need help. It’s the moderate sinner—the one who thinks, “I’m doing some things right, so I must be okay.” They obey parts of the Bible, but not all of it. They pick and choose when obedience feels convenient— I’ll love my neighbor… but I’ll still fornicate. You get the point. God doesn’t want partial surrender. It’s all or nothing. The enemy is content with you confessing God with your lips while your heart is distracted by sin, compromise, and worldly desires. He understands that this is not the worship God requires, so he comes with the tactic of compromise. After reading the Bible multiple times from beginning to end—and I say this humbly, not to brag, but to show this comes from a well-informed place by the grace of God—if I had to summarize the attributes of God that are fundamentally important for walking intimately with Him, I would say: Love. Mercy. Grace. Holiness. Righteousness. These themes are highlighted throughout every book of the Bible. For this blog, we’ll focus on mercy, holiness, and righteousness . Love and grace deserve a whole book—and this blog wouldn’t do it justice. God Is Merciful God is truly merciful. Just look at the children of Israel—generation after generation, for hundreds of years, He gave them chance after chance. When dealing with them, God always led with mercy first. Scripture reminds us that mercy isn’t just something God does—it’s who He is: “For His anger is but for a moment, His mercy is for life.” — Psalm 30:5 “Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” — Psalm 136:1 God’s first instinct is not punishment—it’s mercy. He gives time for true repentance . But mercy does not cancel the rest of who God is. There is a flip side we can’t ignore. Holiness and Righteousness: The Other Side of the Coin God is holy. “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of His glory!” — Isaiah 6:3 This is the primary way angels and elders worship Him—by declaring His holiness. Because He is holy, He gives laws to keep us holy. Not to restrict us, but to reflect His holiness… His image. Jesus didn’t die so we could freestyle life. He died so we could be conformed to His image . My friend— holiness is His image. Righteousness: Mercy Does Not Cancel Consequences God is also righteous which means he is a just Judge . Even Israel—after immense mercy—faced consequences. They were taken into 70 years of captivity (Jeremiah 25:11). And yet—even there—God promised restoration (Jeremiah 29:10). Mercy and judgment coexist. That’s a deeper topic for another day. A lack of understanding of mercy, holiness, and righteousness produces an imbalanced gospel . If we don’t understand this balance, we end up with: • Hyper-grace says: “Sin freely, just ask forgiveness later.” That’s not grace—that’s abuse. • Holiness without love becomes religious performance—like the Pharisees—focused on the outside while the heart remains untouched. Both are distortions. When these biblical truths aren’t taught together, lukewarm Christianity is the outcome. Balance is important, but the definition of these truthis must be rooted in Scripture —not cultural interpretations. Final Encouragement My advice: read the Bible from beginning to end every year . Not just your favorite book. Not just the comforting verses. You cannot say you know God while only reading one section of His Word and while ignoring the rest of His Word. Each book reveals a different mystery of God. As you grow in breadth, you will grow in depth. As you read, the Holy Spirit will give wisdom—and you’ll understand why God showed mercy in one moment and judgment in another. I’ll leave you with this: “Be holy, for I am holy.” You cannot live this life without a moral code. The only question is— who defines it? It’s either: • The Word of God • Or the world . There is no neutral ground. May we be guided by His mercy, His holiness, and His righteousness . Music time. 🎶 Me and My Jesus by Noel Mio — honestly, this is my life motto.

I need you to read this not with offense, not with pride, but with an open heart.  Don’t skim this like another blog you’ll forget by dinner. I’m writing this with tears in my spirit and fire in my bones. This isn’t content—it’s a cry. My calling is to turn the hearts of God’s people back to Him. I’m just a voice in the wilderness, not here to tickle ears but to speak truth and spare none (Isaiah 58:1). So let’s get into it. The Average Believer Today? Out of Alignment. Let’s be real—we are living in a time where too many believers are lukewarm and don’t even know it.  A culture where most Christians aren’t in right standing with God. They confuse material and worldly  success with God’s approval , forgetting that the devil knows how to bless too. Yep, not every open door is from God, and not every “win” is God-approved. In God’s eyes, true success isn’t about the number in your bank account, the size of your business, or the praise of people. It’s about the quality of your transformation —how much you’re being shaped into the image of Christ. Because only through transformation can you walk in divine purpose. 📖 Let Me Tell You About a Friend I have a dear friend. Let’s call him “J.” Golden heart. Kind to the poor. Successful. Charming. Generous. Smart. Always checking in on folks. Got businesses, influence—you name it. You’d probably love him if you met him. Honestly? I love him too. Sounds great, right? But he’s not in right standing with God. He is still coasting spiritually. He knows of God… but hasn’t truly surrendered to God. He wears the label “Christian,” but his life doesn’t reflect true Lordship. He’s fornicating, getting drunk, living in rebellion,  while thinking he’s okay because life is “good.”I’m not going to lie to him—or to you. He is not in alignment! The Lie We Tell Ourselves Recently, we were catching up, and out of nowhere I found myself saying: “ God is calling you higher, but you’re not listening. ” I could see the confusion in his eyes—because to him, everything looked fine. People applaud him. Life is good. He’s “blessed,” right? But here’s the truth: You can be celebrated by the world and still rejected by God. Because obedience , not applause, is what pleases God. We’ve started mistaking people’s applause for God’s approval. Just because your family and friends cheered you on doesn’t mean God co-signed the plan. Let’s be real—sometimes even the people closest to us aren’t judging by biblical standards, but by their own standards. Approval from loved ones feels good, but God’s approval is what truly matters. 💔 Having a Good Heart Isn’t Enough Let’s stop right here. Having a good heart or good intentions doesn’t make you right with God. What keeps you in right standing with Him is obedience . Jesus said it plainly: “If you love Me, keep My commandments.” — John 14:15 You say you love God, but you don’t pray to Him daily . You don’t read His Word daily . You don’t obey His voice. But you spend hours in the gym, on your business, scrolling on social media , or on FaceTime. Your time tells the truth about your priorities. The truth: Your priorities are off. 💡 Disciplined in Everything… Except What Matters Most This one might sting, but it’s true. Many of us are disciplined in every area —We show up early to work, go hard in the gym, stay consistent in our dating life—but when it comes to God? We’re lazy. We’re distracted. We’re lukewarm — our relationship with God is on life support. That’s a dangerous place to be. Because  everything that’s not rooted in Christ will eventually crumble. That marriage? That engagement? That business? That dream? That Career? If God’s not the foundation, it’s just a matter of time. I know because I’ve been there. I used to put everything—my relationships, career, even family—above Him. It took a painful, heart-wrenching moment to finally shake me and bring me back into alignment. Friend, don’t let pain be your only teacher. It doesn’t have to be that way. 🚨 Don’t Mistake God’s Mercy for His Approval: God’s Mercy ≠ God’s Endorsement Here’s the part that gets twisted : Many think they’re “good” with God because we think because God hasn’t judged us yet, he must be okay with our choices. No. He’s just patient. God is patient, not because He’s okay with our lifestyle, but because He’s giving us; Time to wake up. Time to turn around. Time to Repent! Don’t confuse God’s silence and mercy for approval! Israel made the same mistake. They had over 400 years to get it right. God sent warning after warning. They had wealth, growth, prosperity—but no true repentance. Eventually, they reaped what they sowed: captivity . “Because you did not listen… this whole land shall become a ruin… and these nations shall serve the king of Babylon seventy years.” — Jeremiah 25:8-11 Don’t be another repeat of history. ✂️ Cut It Off Before It Costs You Everything This Is the Line in the Sand It’s time to stop justifying sin with “I’m not perfect.” If you’re still stuck in: • Fornication • Drunkenness • Porn • Masturbation • Pride • Jealousy • Rebellion …then now is the time to repent . Not tomorrow. Not next year. Now . What does it profit a man to gain the world but lose his soul? (Mark 8:36) And let me be clear—“the world” isn’t just money. It’s anything—even good things like marriage, relationships, and family—that distract you from God. Anything that keeps you from growing in Him is a threat to your calling! Set your priorities right! God must come first! Stop the Cycle Before It Destroys You You can’t keep crying and repenting while never truly changing. That’s not repentance. That’s a cycle. “God is not mocked. Whatsoever a man sows, that will he also reap.” — Galatians 6:7 You keep sowing to the flesh—expect chaos.. That looks like: • Instability & Double mindedness • Broken relationships • Anxiety • Restlessness • Confusion & Emptiness • Lack of peace That’s the harvest  and reward of a life lived  outside of God’s will! 💬 Final Words: You’ve Been Warned. In Love. This is not judgment. This is love . “Whom the Lord loves, He chastens.” — Hebrews 12:6.                                     It’s Now or Never God is not playing games in this hour. And neither should we. If you’ve been  inconsistent and double-minded— this is your wake-up call . Get serious. Get in your Word. Get on your knees. Get in His presence. Let your actions match your confession. He’s not asking for perfection. He’s asking for your heart and surrender! So here it is: Choose Him. Choose to go all in . Before it’s too late. Don’t wait until pain has to teach you what the Word already revealed. 🎧 MUSIC TIME! Track: Movement Artists: Tjsarx, Tbabz, 678nath This one hits different — it’s not just a song, it’s a movement . It’s the anthem for anyone walking out their transformation in Christ. 🔥 Track: My First Love Artist: Afolake This one will pull on your heartstrings — a gentle, holy reminder that we were His first love before we ever knew how to love back. 💫

Today’s topic is one that hits home hard—*MUSIC. Music, music, here we go! Is it really that deep? Is it just vibes? Is it harmless background noise, or does it carry power? Just a beat and some catchy words? Or… could it be spiritual? Could it be shaping you in ways you’ve never even realized? We’re diving deep today, and I’m not holding back—because this was once an idol in my life . And when I say idol, I mean front-row VIP, all-access pass kind of idol. But thank God— He delivered me . Now I see music through a completely different lens, and I pray you will too by the end of this. MUSIC - Is it Just Vibes? A Former Music Junkie Confesses… Let’s Start with the Real-Real: My Music Obsession M usic was an idol in my life. I loved music. LIVED for it. I was a certified genre hopper—from hip hop to rock, and yeah, even a little ratchet (City Girls and YG coughs ). I didn’t just listen to music—I studied it. Analyzed lyrics like I was prepping for a poetry slam. I loved the wordplay, the beat drops, the bars. When a track hit hard, I was yelling “This goes HARD!” “Did you hear that punchline?? FIRE!!” That was me. Music wasn’t just background for me. It was the soundtrack to my life : • To chill and relax • To cry about my upbringing ( J. Cole knew my trauma, okay? ) • To hype myself in the gym • To dance with my friends • And unfortunately… to set the mood for fornication. Yeah, I said it. I’m not proud, but I’m being honest. So, trust me—I’m not coming at this casually. I’m coming from a deep place of personal experience and God’s transformation . But Then I Started Walking With God For Real … A Shift Happened When I started walking with God, I couldn’t explain it at first… but some songs started grieving my spirit. It was like my ears got baptized. Lyrics that used to hype me up suddenly felt… wrong. Convicting. Like God was whispering: “This doesn’t glorify Me. This sound isn’t from Me.” Romans 12:2 says it perfectly: “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” That transformation started showing up in my playlist. And I was like, wait… music? Is it really that deep? Is Music Really Spiritual? YES. MUSIC IS THAT DEEP....MUSIC IS SPIRITUAL.... Here’s the truth: music is spiritual. All music. Not just gospel. Music is a carrier. It carries emotion. It carries intention. And yes—it can carry spirits. Music is a spiritual tool , and every sound has an origin . That means it’s either going to edify your spirit or feed your flesh . No middle ground. Music has the power to: • Transport your mind to a memory • Shift your emotions • Stir up your flesh • Invite the presence of God—or grieve it Think about it: • Why does one song make you cry with worship? • Why does another make you nostalgic? • Why does another make you wanna… call someone you shouldn’t? Because music doesn’t just touch your ears—it touches your soul & spirit . Music travels deep and wide Don’t believe me? Let’s go Bible. Biblical Receipts Please? Here You Go: Let’s open the Word: • Healing & Peace - 1 Samuel 16:23 – David played the harp and evil spirits left Saul . Music literally shifted the spiritual atmosphere. • Worship - 1 Chronicles 16:4–6 – David appointed musicians for worship . Music was used to honor God’s presence. • Celebration - Exodus 15:21 – Miriam led praise with tambourines after God’s victory. Music was used for celebration and victory. • Prophetic Revelation - 2 Kings 3:15 – Elisha asked for a harpist before releasing a prophetic word. Music was a gateway for revelation. • Spiritual Warfare - Acts 16:25–26 – Paul and Silas worshiped in prison— and the earth shook . Music was a spiritual weapon! Translation? Music isn’t “just music.” It impacts your mind, mood, and your spirit. So, No—It’s Not Just the Beat. Music can literally alter your mood, your mindset, your spirit . That’s why: • We play romantic songs when we want to set the mood. • We play hype tracks before a game. • We play calm music to study. • And yes, we play worship to invite God’s presence. Let’s be practical. If you’re about to be intimate with your spouse (yes, spouse—because outside of that, it’s fornication)… you’re probably not throwing on “How Great Is Our God.” Music sets atmospheres . The Vessel & The Lyrics Matter Here’s the Problem… Not all music is from God. There. I said it. Some of it is straight-up toxic : • It glorifies violence • It pushes lust and sexual immorality • It feeds ego and pride • It divides and corrupts Let’s make it plain: Let’s say your favorite female rapper is rapping about: “He hit it right, I came twice, he’s mine tonight…” Let me lovingly ask you: What spirit does that song glorify? Lust? Pride? Godly Principles? Can we really pretend that doesn’t affect our mind in some capacity? Galatians 6:7 makes it plain: “Do not be deceived: God is not mocked. A man reaps what he sows.” If you sow to the flesh you will reap corruption. So if you’re constantly sowing lustful lyrics, prideful messages, violent bars into your spirit… What do you think you’ll reap? You are what you consume . Period. If you keep sowing lust into your ears, you’re going to reap it in your life. If you keep feeding your flesh, you starve your spirit. But It’s Just a Song… Right? I’ve seen so many believers defend toxic music : “It’s just a song.” “God knows my heart.” But! Wrong. It’s an entry point . The enemy doesn’t always come with horns and a pitchfork—he often comes with a fire beat and a catchy hook. He knows that music bypasses logic and goes straight to the soul. It’s one of the most powerful tools of influence. The Truth : Some of us love secular music more than we love God. We defend why we listen to secular music more than we defend the word of God! ( it’s a love issue because you cherish, protect , fight for and honor whatever you love.) We want to be Christians who still bump songs that disconnect us from God’s presence. Ask Yourself This Next Time You Hit Play: • Do the lyrics promote godly principles or the works of the flesh? • Would I play this if Jesus was in the car with me? If the answer is no… Then why are you playing it in his absence? Don’t Be A Hypocrite! If the Bible tells us to flee fornication, why would we dance to a song that glorifies it? So What Now? It’s time to clean out the playlist. Yes, some songs may be nostalgic. Yes, it may feel like you’re losing a part of yourself. But remember—you’re not losing. You ’re exchanging what’s temporary for what’s eternal. God wants your full devotion—including what’s coming through your AirPods. Final Thoughts: It’s About Guarding What Goes Into Your Soul. “Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.” — Galatians 5:24 If we claim to follow Jesus, we can’t keep feeding the flesh and calling it harmless. It’s time to choose: The beat or the Bible? The vibe or the Vine? If you need a sign to clean your playlist— this is it. ( Rethink your playlist. Delete the song.) Let God purify your music tastebud, because what you listen to is shaping what you live out unconsciously. So I leave you with this: Music will either feed your flesh or edify your spirit. Want help creating a Fire Godly playlist? I got YOU! 🎵 Music Time – with a twist! 🎧 Since we just talked about music in the blog, this podcast discuses the origins of hip hop  couldn’t be more timely:👉 Watch here It dives deep—some say conspiracy, some say spiritual. Either way, listen and let the Holy Spirit guide you . 🙏🔥

Miracles aren’t just testimonies — they’re messages. Invitations. Lessons. And doors into something deeper. I did a deep dive into the miracles Jesus performed while He walked the earth — and whew… it humbled me, corrected me, and opened my eyes. Some of us look at miracles as fireworks: bright, exciting, and over in a moment. But Jesus used miracles like parables in motion — living lessons that revealed His essence, exposed sin, corrected thinking, and drew people closer to him. Let me show you what I mean. Let’s walk through a few miracles and the teaching He tucked inside each one. 1. The Miracle That Reveals His ESSENCE The Feeding of the 5,000 — John 6 This miracle wasn’t just about multiplying bread. It was a setup — a divine stage — for Jesus to reveal who He really is . After feeding thousands, some people came hunting Him down. Jesus calls them out in John 6:26 — you’re here because of the bread , not the miracle. But here’s the plot twist: The bread they chased was the very symbol He used to reveal His identity. He IS the Bread. The bread came from heaven, and the Bread of Heaven was standing right in front of them. Not a coincidence. Premeditated, prophetic, powerful. He says it over and over again, almost pleading with them to catch it: John 6:35 (NKJV) “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never hunger…” John 6:48 (NKJV) “I am the bread of life.” John 6:51 (NKJV) “I am the living bread which came down from heaven…” He was revealing His essence: “The miracle fed your stomach, but I came to feed your soul and spirit.” And you’d think a revelation like that would spark revival and understanding…. right? Nope. It offended people. Confused them. Stretched their minds too far — so they walked away. Only the twelve stayed. And isn’t that so similar to us? We pray for a miracle. God answers. But then He shows us a side of Himself we’ve never experienced before. He starts teaching. He challenges our mindset. And suddenly… we’re gone. Why? Because what we really wanted was the physical bread the breakthrough, the marriage, the millions, the platform, the healed body. Not the spiritual bread that changes us. I’ve done this myself. God once gave me an impossible miracle — something only Heaven could engineer. But instead of staying… listening… growing… I slowly drifted because I didn’t want the lesson inside the miracle. I wanted the result, not the refining. And honestly? I didn’t want to go deeper. That’s the uncomfortable truth we don’t say out loud. If that’s you too — welcome to humanity. But don’t stay there. Repent. Return. Ask Him to teach you what you missed. Sometimes the miracle isn’t the reward — it’s the invitation. 2. The Miracle That Leads to Faith In Christ The Nobleman’s Son — John 4 A nobleman heard the news of Jesus’ miracles and ran to Him for help. His son was dying. Jesus says something sharp — almost uncomfortable: John 4:48 (NKJV) “Unless you people see signs and wonders, you will by no means believe.” Still… He heals the boy. Just with a word. On the nobleman’s way home, his servants run to him “Your son is healed !” He asks what time the fever left. It was the exact moment Jesus spoke. And here’s the beautiful part: John 4:53 (NKJV) “And he himself believed, and his whole household.” The miracle didn’t just fix a crisis. The healing echoed deeper. It led a family to believe in Jesus. That’s what miracles do. They don’t just fix crises. They pull hearts closer to the Father. 3. The Miracle That Warned Against SIN The Man at the Pool of Bethesda — John 5 This one stings. Jesus heals a man who had been crippled for 38 years. It caused drama because it happened on the Sabbath — the Pharisees went ballistic, but that’s a story for another day. But what Jesus said after the miracle? That’s the lesson. John 5:14 (NKJV) “See, you have been made well. Sin no more, lest a worse thing come upon you.” Read that again. This miracle wasn’t just mercy. It was a warning . Someone I trust once told me a true story that really sobered me. There was a man who was deeply involved in occult practices. He was stuck in a wheelchair, and then God healed him. Completely. It was one of those moments you can’t explain away. God showed him mercy and gave him a chance to walk away from that life. But years later, he went back to the same practices. Not long after, he ended up in a wheelchair again. And shortly after that, he died. The miracle was an invitation and a warning! God didn’t heal him so he could go back to the same life. He healed him to pull him out of it. Mercy gave him a chance. Going back to the same sin cost him everything. I know it’s a sad story! But there is so much we learn from this story . Here’s the hard truth: Miracles are invitations to something deeper — Not things to post and forget. Or Talk about and forget! They are meant to pull us closer to heart of the father— not send us back to old chains. A Prayer for All of Us Lord, may I never take Your miracles, blessings, signs, or wonders for granted. Let every miracle draw me deeper into Your heart. Teach me, correct me, and make me a true follower — not just a receiver. Amen. Music time 🎶 Perfect Peace — Sound of Salem x Theophilus Sunday. A gentle reminder that He really is our peace. Adullam — Pius Adeniji x Holy Drill. Gym vibes + praise = unstoppable

A wake-up call for a generation that loves church culture more than Christ. I know, I know — you saw the title and probably tilted your head like, “Uhhhn, what is she talking about?!” Sounds controversial. Sounds like I need to explain myself. Don’t worry, I got you. Before anyone gets worked up, let’s define what we mean by church . • The church : The people — the believers — the body of Christ. • The church : The structure, the system, the programs, the services, the Sunday routine. In this blog, I’m speaking about the structure and system. Yes, the church as a gathering is beautiful — a place for fellowship, for equipping, for sharpening. But hear me clearly: **The church system is not the answer. Jesus Christ is the answer.** And we’ve blurred the line so much that many don’t even know the difference anymore. Let’s talk honestly about the areas where we, as the church, are falling short. When the System Replaces the Savior Our culture has glorified church culture more than Christ Himself. People can recite church traditions, but can’t quote Christ’s words. They know: • Go to church on Sunday • Pay your tithe • Sow your seed • Attend the conference • Watch the livestream …but they don’t know Jesus . Going to church does not equal knowing Christ. You can attend weekly and still be spiritually dry, disconnected, and untransformed. Hebrews warns us that not every “church” is even registered in heaven (Hebrews 12:23). So it’s possible the church you’re attending isn’t approved or ordained by God at all… but that’s a conversation for another day. And here’s the hard truth: People love the church system more than they love Jesus (The Word). John 1 says clearly — In the beginning was the Word… and the Word was God. A church can become an idol. YES — you read that correctly. If anything takes your focus off Jesus, it is an idol. The greatest commandment wasn’t: “Love your church with all your heart.” It was: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart.” A Corrupted Foundation Somewhere along the line, the system shifted. What was meant to point to Jesus started pointing back to itself. What we hear in many places is: “Come to church so we can pray for you,” instead of yes, we can pray for you but we also encourage you to “Go into your secret place — learn to commune with Jesus yourself.” The system often emphasizes activity over intimacy . Programs over presence. Membership over relationship. Attendance over discipleship. Yes, the System Can Be Corrupted — It Has Happened Before Look at Luke’s account of John the Baptist’s birth (Luke 1). John came from a priestly lineage — Levites, descendants of Aaron. According to tradition, he should have been raised in the temple system. But God kept him out  of the system. Why? Because it was corrupted. During that time, there were two high priests: • Annas (appointed by Romans) • Caiaphas (from the priestly line) Rome had NO business choosing a priest. The system had become political, compromised, misaligned. So what did God do? He raised a prophet outside the system , in the wilderness, to confront the system and prepare the way for Christ. History is repeating itself. The Church’s Blind Spot: Intimacy + Discipleship This is the issue killing believers softly. Most churches do not: • Highlight personal intimacy with Christ • Teach believers how to walk out salvation with fear and trembling • Model true discipleship If we taught intimacy properly — daily devotion, daily Word, spiritual discipline, obedience — believers would mature. And if they matured, half the “tithe and offering announcement pressure” in church wouldn’t be needed. We wouldn’t have to force people to give. We wouldn’t have to twist arms about tithes and offerings. We wouldn’t have to shout THESE reminders every service. Why do we keep making the minor the major ? How is it that tithes and offerings  get the loudest and most consistent announcement every Sunday… yet intimacy with God  is barely emphasized? For example, why don’t we hear reminders like, “Yes, you came to church today, but true fellowship happens outside the building—stay in your Word daily.” “Train up a child in the way they should go…” Proverbs 22:6 (Yes, we can apply this verse — a shepherd cares for and guides the flock, almost like a parent watching over their children.) We love to quote this, but the church rarely applies it to believers. If we truly train people in the right way, they’ll naturally walk in it by God’s grace. As a believer matures in intimacy with Jesus, tithes and offerings (giving) stop feeling like a chore. They become a joyful responsibility. Mature believers don’t wait to be pushed — they’re the ones asking the church, “What do we need? How can I help? Because when someone starts following the heart of Christ, they begin meeting what matters to Him. A Sick Body with Missing Parts The body of Christ today is sick — not because Christ is weak, but because many members never grow. Some believers are fully developed in one area, half-developed in another, and non-existent in others. Imagine a body where ( 1 Corinthians 12:15–21 ): • The eyes work perfectly, • But the ears barely function, • And the nose doesn’t work at all. The strain would be unbearable. That is the state of the church — people not functioning in their God-given roles because they haven’t spent time in the secret place to receive identity, purpose, and their divine blueprint. The church has to shift its focus toward raising equipped believers—people who can explore God and hear His voice for themselves. The pastor cannot be the only one hearing from God. That’s unhealthy… and it’s unbiblical. Remember God’s promise: “I will pour out my Spirit on all flesh…” (Joel 2:28) Not on just pastors. Not on only leaders. On all  believers. **I’m Not Saying “Don’t Go to Church.” I’m Saying: Don’t Worship the System.** It’s sad that many church systems today are running on: • Business models • Traditions • Emotions • Entertainment • Activities • Human hierarchy …instead of Scripture, Spirit, and Truth. Your faith is in Jesus , not in a church building. Not attending on Sunday doesn’t send you to hell. The issue is this: Is your heart anchored in Christ or in church system? Jesus is the answer. Everything else — church, sermons, services — are resources . Tools. Not the source. I’ll end with this. Our Gatherings Must Be About Jesus — Not Idols Church is not a wish-factory. Not a miracle vending machine. Not a stage to fulfill the idols of our hearts. The focus should be: • Building mature believers • Training people to hear God’s voice • Raising disciples, not fans or dependents • Equipping every believer to play their God-given role If we were truly equipped, our gatherings would shake heaven. We would see dimensions of God’s glory that the early church saw. It ’s never been about numbers — it’s about maturity of the believer. I believe God is raising men and women who will correct the errors of the modern church system — not by rebellion, but by returning to the biblical standard . “I believe the Acts-movement church is coming back. And when it does, it won’t look like tradition — it will look like the church Jesus intended. There’s so much more I could say… but I’ll pause here. Until next time — stay rooted, stay grounded, stay burning. Music time! 🎵 Marcus Rogers –On Fire: A pure revival anthem. This one will shoot you straight into the Father’s heart. Consecrate me, Lord. 🎵 Forrest Frank – God’s Got My Back: A daily reminder that you’re covered, protected, and carried.

An honest look at the quiet epidemic in today’s church. Alright, family… we need to pause for a second and get honest. Because something is going on in the church, and it’s not small. It’s loud, it’s growing, and it needs serious attention. There’s an epidemic in the house of God… and it’s time we talk about it. We are obsessed with winning souls. And listen, that’s beautiful. Heaven throws a whole party when one soul gives their life to Christ ( Luke 15:10 ) That moment is precious. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: We win souls… and then we leave a gaping hole where discipleship and personal intimacy should be. People give their lives to Jesus, show up on Sundays, attend a few activities, maybe serve — and yet no one teaches them what life in Christ truly looks like. No one walks them through transformation. No one sits with them or shows them the true model of discipleship. And because of this, we’ve created something dangerous: unbelieving believers. I know — it sounds wild. But look around. We’ve blended in so smoothly with the culture that you can barely tell a believer from an unbeliever anymore. Same habits. Same moral lines. Same perverted entertainment. Same lustful music. Same fornication, cheating, gossip, unforgiveness, shady business and the list goes on — all wrapped in a “Christian” bow. The problem? There was no true transformation. We came into the church, but we never truly came out of the world. The Bible already told us plainly, “Come out from among them ( the world) and be separate…” (2 Corinthians 6:17). But who is teaching us how to actually do that? Who is modeling it? Who is shepherding souls into godly habits, devotion, holiness, obedience, discipline, and intimacy with Jesus? And before anyone asks, “Why are you coming for the church?” — I’ll tell you. I have three reasons. 1. The Church Has a Mandate to Teach Believers How to Come Out of the World The church is supposed to be the greenhouse where new believers grow into mature disciples — not a spiritual lounge where we just sit and clap on Sundays. Yet the average Christian doesn’t read their Bible, isn’t encouraged to study their Bible, and doesn’t know the God they claim to follow. My favorite line still stands: “How can you follow a God you don’t know? And how can you know Him if you don’t read His Word?” If you don’t know His Word, you won’t know His standards. If you don’t know His standards, you won’t understand His ways. And here’s the kicker — Jesus didn’t tell us: “Go win souls only .” He said, “Go therefore and make disciples…” (Matthew 28:19). Winning souls is only step one. If we don’t lead them into discipleship, intimacy, and obedience, it’s an incomplete assignment — and an incomplete assignment is still an F. We cannot pat ourselves on the back because someone repeated a salvation prayer. That’s the doorway — not the destination. The church must build systems and structures that emphasize: • daily personal intimacy with Jesus • biblical discipleship • obedience and transformation • “working out your salvation with fear and trembling” (Philippians 2:12) Sunday services alone cannot do this. Midweek services alone cannot do this. This requires intentional discipleship — the kind Jesus Himself modeled. 2. The Church Is Feeding Believers Milk… and Calling It Meat There is a hierarchy in Scripture — spiritual growth has stages. The Bible says, “Like newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word…” (1 Peter 2:2). And later, “You should be eating meat by now…” (Hebrews 5:12–14). Just like babies crawl before they walk, believers need foundational teachings before advanced teachings. But what do we do? We skip the crawling stage. We hand out sermons meant for “walking Christians” while the newborns are starving on the floor. And another problem — oh boy — is our obsession with the hyper grace message. Don’t get me wrong… grace is beautiful. Transformational. Essential. But if all you preach is grace ( in wrong context) , and you avoid topics like: • holiness • righteousness • justice • obedience • dying to self • discipline • the fear of God …you create a spiritually sick believer. A malnourished Christian. A person living on one vitamin when God provided a whole pantry. Balance is necessary for growth. 3. The Church Has Made the Minor the Major We love preaching about: • marriage • business • finances • kingdom entrepreneurship All wonderful topics. All necessary. But here’s the truth… How can someone run a godly home when their foundation in Christ is shaky? How can they build a kingdom business when their spiritual roots are shallow? We’re trying to teach people how to run before teaching them how to crawl. Where are the conferences on: • discipleship • personal intimacy with Jesus • surrender • seeking the will of God • pruning • sanctification • suffering as a believer • dying daily • carrying your cross These are the messages that form a believer’s backbone. These are the topics that build spiritual endurance. These are the truths that separate disciples from churchgoers. If all the church tells people is “come to church, come to church, come to church,” but never teaches them how to walk with Jesus outside of church, we have a big problem. The church must create biblical discipleship structures that help believers cultivate consistent, personal intimacy with God — not just attendance, not just activities, not just events. Final Thought Winning souls is beautiful. Necessary. Heaven celebrates it. But heaven also expects transformation. Heaven expects disciples. Heaven expects a people that reflect Jesus — not blend with the world. We don’t just need more Christians. We need more disciples. And disciples aren’t made in a moment. They’re made through devotion. Through intimacy. Through teaching. Through surrender. Through process. Through daily fellowship with the One who saved them. May the church arise to do the full work — not just win souls, but form disciples . Because that’s the heart of Jesus. And that’s the only way the world will truly see Him through us. Music time! 🎵“This Is War” – Sound of Salem My go-to when I just need to dance, praise, and remind the enemy I didn’t come to play. 🎵“Earthen Vessel” – Theophilus Sunday This is my mindset right now — just gliding, surrendered, and letting Holy Spirit break out of me!

HEY FAM! If you haven’t heard yet — I host special events ( I call them love feasts) for those in need. A calling to pour love, joy, and dignity into the lives of His beloved — the overlooked, the hurting, the precious ones on His heart. 👉 CHECK US OUT: afeastforhisbeloved.com By God’s grace, our next feast is already in motion! We’re partnering with a shelter that supports families experiencing homelessness, and we’re planning something truly beautiful. We’re bringing in: ✨ A Dessert Table that’ll make your sweet tooth dance ✨ Face painting & nail stations for that pampering touch ✨ A Bubble Station, Photo Booth, and game areas for the kiddos ✨ An Ice Cream Truck, Candy Floss, Popcorn, and more! Because excellence isn’t just for galas — it’s for God’s beloved, too. And here’s where you come in. Normally, I cover these costs myself — but this time, the Lord put it on my heart to open the door for others to join in this cause. Whether it’s $5 or whatever the Lord places on your heart , every bit makes a difference. No gift is too small when love is the motive. And if someone comes to mind who’d love to support this mission, feel free to share this with them. Let’s make this an unforgettable day. Let’s remind these families that they are seen, celebrated, and so deeply loved . 🙏🏽 Thank you for your generosity, your prayers, and your heart. Let’s build the Kingdom — one feast at a time. Volunteer Information: Sign Up Link MUSIC TIME 🎵Edem Evangelist – “Never Seen” A bold anthem to brag on the greatness of God—Creator of the universe and everything in it.

The Story Behind “A Feast For His Beloved” This blog? This whole blogging thing ? It was never the plan. When I first started the website for A Feast For His Beloved , it was simply meant to be an awareness tool. An event page. A way to let people know what God was doing behind the scenes through events . Not a space for storytelling, and definitely not a blog hub. But God… He has a funny way of planting seeds in secret and watering them in public! This isn’t just a blog post. It’s the backstory—how God took something I was trying to keep very private and made it public for His glory. A Whisper in the Secret Place 🌱 The seed of this whole thing was sown during my secret time with God. That’s where A Feast For His Beloved was born. But it didn’t become public right away. It took six months (and a lot of internal wrestling) before I even touched the “publish” button. See, the concept of a blog didn’t come from a brainstorm session —it came out of nowhere. At least, it felt like nowhere. Looking back, it was clearly Heaven-sent. A blog though? Absolutely not. Funny thing is, I used to blog years ago during my lukewarm days. Yup—under the alias Zamara (beautiful name, I know—it means “praise” in Hebrew). Back then, I wrote about deep stuff like forgiveness, marriage, and heart matters. It was raw. Honest. But super private—only for close friends and people I trusted. So when the Holy Spirit nudged me to add a blog on the website , I was like: “Umm… Lord. Events and blogs don’t mix. Plus, who has the time to write blogs every month?!” 😩 Not me. I was just trying to live my quiet life in peace. That was me Let’s be honest—I didn’t want my name attached to it. I didn’t want people peeking into my life. I live a quiet and peaceful life on purpose. I had written my first blog on another platform—just to help people understand what it really means to walk with God,  holiness, and the cost of discipleship. The real stuff. Righteousness. Discipline. Surrender. The blog was never  meant to be public. My Heart Said No, But My Fear of God Said Yes Obedience Looks Like Cringing Sometimes I wanted my walk with God to remain private, tucked away, safe from opinions and assumptions. Because let’s be honest—when you start sharing your faith openly, people start talking. “Oh wow, Whitney is a Jesus girl now?” Cue the stories. Cue the side-eyes. A part of me wasn’t ready to share that part of my life so openly. I still wanted to hide. But then came that verse like a whisper in my heart: “If you are ashamed of Me before men, I will be ashamed of you before My Father in Heaven.” Matthew 10:33 That verse checked me real quick. I may be lowkey, but I fear God , so I obeyed. Even if it meant being misunderstood. Even if people would create their own stories. I Obeyed real quick! I took the first blog I had written on the other platform—and posted it on A Feast For his Beloved website. I cringed as I hit publish. Cringed. Because now people would really see. They’d see how serious I was about my walk with God. #Unashamed Hidden But Found: The Blog Nobody Was Supposed to Read I remember thinking, Who’s even going to read this? I’m lowkey. Nobody even knows what I’m up to anymore. I didn’t promote it. I didn’t share it. But somehow… people started finding it. I’d see the page views and go up, “Wait… HOW?!” I just kept writing, quietly. Faithfully. Because I felt led. And then one day, out of nowhere , I get this message out of the blue, from an old friend I hadn’t spoken to in almost seven years : “Whitney, old friend—I hope you’ve been well! You crossed my mind and I Googled you and came across your blog (very stalker-ish, I know 🤣). But I really love your posts and more importantly, I’m so happy to see the beautiful work God’s been doing in you. 🥰🫶🏾” I was stunned. That’s when I realized: this wasn’t just a blog. This was divine orchestration. God was putting me in people’s minds. God was literally putting me in people’s hearts… leading them to the blog. He was drawing the right hearts to the right words at the right time. This Isn’t Random. This Is Divine. So if you’re reading this right now—whether you stumbled here “accidentally” or Googled my name like my old friend—just know: it’s not random. You didn’t find this blog by accident. The Holy Spirit led you here. He has something to say to you , and He’s using me to say it. These are letters from God —I’m just the pen. 42 Blogs Later… Still in Awe Listen. I never planned to write this many blogs.. To God be the glory—I’ve written 42 blogs . Forty-two! That’s wild to me. I’m just someone trying to obey God, one post at a time. I don’t know where this is going. I just know I’ll keep writing as He leads. I pray these blogs don’t just inspire you but transform you. I pray they draw you closer to Jesus—not just as a Savior, but as Lord. I pray you become doers of the Word, not just hearers. Because God is so intentional about you! For Him to use a girl like me—one who never wanted to be seen—to write and share this much, and then for you -to find it? I believe God had me write all these just for you. He’s after your heart today. A Final Word from My Heart to Yours He loves you more than you know. If this blog has blessed you—thank God. Truly. That’s all I ever wanted: for God to get the glory and for someone to be encouraged to follow Him fully. If one day our paths cross, maybe at one of our love feasts or in some unexpected way. I’ll be smiling on the inside, knowing that this was always bigger than me. Until then… So here’s my encouragement to you: Be intentional with God. He’s so intentional about you. And hey—maybe one day you’ll be the one writing blog #43. 😉 With all my heart, Whitney Music time 🎧 🎵Marcus Rogers – “God’s Timing” Such a good reminder that nothing’s random—God’s timing is perfect, even when it doesn’t make sense to us. 🎵Sound of Salem – “Emmanuel” This one just hits. Simple but powerful: He is with us. In every high, every low—He never leaves.

Hey fam, Sooo I’ve been working on something new—and I think it’s finally time to let y’all in on it. If you’ve read any of my blogs before, you already know… I’m a full-blown Bible nerd . Like, deep in the Word, highlighting every other verse, getting way too excited about maps in the back of my Bible type of nerd 😂. I just love Scripture. Now, let me give you a little backstory. Before all this, I used to do event planning—yep, centerpieces, mood boards, the whole aesthetic vibe. But then I had this dream (one of those God-is-talking-so-clearly-you-can’t-ignore-it type dreams), and I knew He was calling me to something else. So I closed the business. Then came A Feast for His Beloved —a totally God-led mission where we throw beautiful events for folks that can’t pay us back. It’s been such a joy. Seriously. But guess what? God’s doing a new thing. Again. And now… He’s leading me back into event planning—but with a twist. This time, it’s all about bringing the Bible to LIFE. Introducing: WALK THE WORD ✨ Basically… it’s a Bible tour experience for people who want to do more than just read the Word—they want to walk it out . Like, literally walk it out. Ever wonder if those places in the Bible are real? Like Thessalonica , Corinth , Athens , or Philippi ? They’re not just names in your Bible—they’re real cities. With real ruins. And real stories. And yes, you can still visit them in Greece. Even the Seven Churches from Revelation? Yep, they’re in modern-day Turkey —Ephesus, Laodicea, all of them. And fam, they are stunning. A view of Ephesus So here’s the big news: We’re planning our first trip, likely next year! It’s gonna be a faith-filled, joy-filled, Bible-comes-alive kinda trip . If that sounds like your vibe, or you’re even a tiny bit curious, here’s what you should know: • You only need to book your flight. • Everything else? We got it booked and planned ! Hotel, ground travel, tours, all the fun stuff. • It’s gonna be seamless, impactful, and deeply rooted in the Word (but also a little boujee, you know me 😂). We’re still working on pricing and all the logistics, but if you’re interested—or even just want to stay in the loop— email us at info@afeastforhisbeloved.com and we’ll keep you posted! Look… we spend so much money investing in stuff. Bags (guilty), shoes (guilty again), cars, houses, all the things. But sometimes… we need to invest in our spirit . In our faith . In something that actually helps us grow spiritually! So yeah, take the trip. Experience the Word. Make it real. And maybe, just maybe… walk it out with me. With love & excitement, Whit 💛 Music Time 🎶 | “Covered” by Drakare We are covered—every single day—by His love, grace, and mercy. What a beautiful reminder through this song. 🙌🏽✨

Today’s post is gonna be a short one… I hope . We’re talking about redemption and restoration—two words that sound lovely until you have to live them out. Let me start with a confession: For the longest time, my personal motto in life was simple— “Keep it pushing.” If a friendship ended, if a relationship collapsed, if I walked away from something—I wasn’t going back. Why? Because I always gave my best. I left it all on the table. So once I made peace with the situation, I became like steel—firm, unmoved, untouchable. My decision was final. And then God pulled up…He checked me. Hard. He showed me that my “keep it pushing” mentality wasn’t maturity or strength —it was pride . Ouch. Imagine my face when I realized my whole life motto was wrapped in pride. He showed me that my motto was built more on my terms than His plan. It was about my peace , my boundaries , my effort , not His plan or His heart for restoration. It wasn’t about surrender or obedience—it was about self-protection. I thought I was guarding my peace… but I was actually blocking His purpose in some situations. Onesimus & Philemon – A Redemption Tale Now, let’s make this real. There’s a little book tucked in the New Testament called Philemon . Tiny, easy to skip—but y’all, the depth in these verses? The first time I read it, I was doing Bible study with someone, and we had very different takes. (Let’s just say it was a spicy conversation. 😂) But recently, God took me back to it with fresh eyes. And I saw something beautiful: A journey of love! This book is actually a love story . A story of grace. A story of redemption. It goes like this (Phil:1): Paul, writes a letter to a man named Philemon , a believer who loves the Lord. Philemon had a bondservant (aka slave) named Onesimus who had run away—something that, in those days, was a huge offense. But here’s the twist: Onesimus ends up in prison with Paul. And through Paul, he encounters Jesus. He becomes a believer. A brother in Christ . Paul even calls him “my son.” Now, Paul’s writing to Philemon asking him to take Onesimus back —but not as a slave. As a brother . He doesn’t just appeal to duty or forgiveness as a command. He goes deeper. Paul is like: “Don’t just forgive him because you’re supposed to… forgive him out of love .” That’s powerful! Don’t just forgive because it’s right. Forgive because of love. Let that marinate. Paul makes it even deeper—he says, “If Onesimus owes you anything, charge it to me . I’ll pay it back.” Doesn’t that sound like Jesus? He stands in the gap. He takes the weight, and absorb the debt. Forgive because OF LOVE Why My “Keep It Pushing” Motto Was Flawed Sometimes, yes—God will lead you to forgive and keep moving. But other times , His will is to restore what was broken . That was the part I didn’t want to hear. I had to face the truth: My stubborn motto didn’t leave room for God to restore, amend, or redeem the relationships He wanted to. I had made myself the author of every goodbye instead of letting Him write the final chapter. Redemption requires humility , not just closure. I had to become okay with going back—not to everything, but to the people and places God Himself is calling me back to . And when I go back, I can’t just bring tolerance—I have to bring love . What If God’s Goal Is Restoration? Love Ain’t Easy… But It’s Powerful Let’s get real: Love is hard. And it’s not always about moving forward into something new. Sometimes love says, “Go back. Let Me finish what I started.” Sometimes it looks like forgiveness and swallowing your pride. Okay. If God is nudging you to restore a relationship or friendship you gave up on, but pride is in the driver’s seat— pull over. Because if you go your own way and ignore God’s tug… trust me, your plan will crumble. That’s not punishment. That’s what happens when we plant in disobedience. You don’t want to reap the fruit of stubbornness when He’s offering sweet restoration. The hard truth: sometimes the very person you need to make peace with is tied to your destiny. Saying “no” to reconciliation might be justifiable, but it could actually be you saying “no” to God’s plan. Sometimes, going back doesn’t mean going backward—it means obedience. You could forfeit something divine just because pride or pain is doing the talking. Reach Out! Every redemption story starts with someone who said “yes” to love again. Charge It to You Let me leave you with this: If you feel like something or someone is too broken to be repaired—look again. Redemption is the Father’s specialty. He takes what we call “over” and writes a new beginning. And just like Paul told Philemon… “Whatever they owe you, charge it to Me.” Paul stood in the gap for Onesimus, Christ stands in the gap for the people who’ve hurt us. He’s not asking us to ignore the pain. He’s asking us to release it— in love. I don’t know who this is for today, but if God’s been whispering, “Go back. Make it right. Restore it.” Don’t fight Him. Ask for grace. Ask for courage. Ask for His heart. Maybe this blog is your wake-up call. Because there’s nothing more beautiful than watching God redeem what looked broken beyond repair. I’m here for every redemption story. Let God write your story! 🎶 Music Time! Today’s pick: “Greatest Love” by CalledOut Music — because His love truly is the greatest! 💖 And a personal fave: “I Will Dance” by Nathaniel Bassey & Jumoke Oshoboke — a stunning love song to our King.

“He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” — Matthew 11:15 Oh boy—today’s message isn’t sugar and spice and everything nice. It’s direct. Sharp. A little spicy. But all in love. Because real love doesn’t always coddle you—it calls you higher . Sometimes love sounds like, “Grow UP Fam” This is one of those messages. If you’re still sipping spiritual milk—struggling with fornication, porn, masturbation, drunken nights out, filthy playlists, and justifying sin—this one’s gonna be tough. And that’s the point. “Anyone who lives on milk, being still an infant, is not acquainted with the teaching about righteousness. But solid food is for the mature…” — Hebrews 5:13-14 Step your game up ! This message is for those ready to grow up in God. Ready to level up in their faith. Ready to stop dating God and enter a full-blown covenant marriage with Him. ✨ From Dating to Covenant: It’s Time to Go Deeper Let’s start with an analogy. Think about romantic relationships: when we date someone, we start light—friendship/dating. Then comes the “exclusive” phase. Next? Engagement. And finally— covenant . That beautiful, terrifying, glorious thing called marriage . Commitment. Vows. Depth. Our walk with God is no different. A lot of us are stuck in the “God is good, He blesses me” phase. Many of us are still in the casual dating phase with Him, we don’t want to put a ring on it .. But God is  saying, “I want more. I want your vows. I want your loyalty. I want covenant.” Imagine being with someone for 10 years and they never propose? That would cause major issues, right? No one wants to be in a situationship for 10 years with no commitment. But we do that to God . We want His blessings, His peace, His favor—but we won’t give Him our full surrender. We want to be Loved, but not led. Favored, but not faithful. That’s not love—it’s convenience. That has to change. 💍 What Is a Covenanted Life? A covenant life is a life of vows , consistency , and intentional sacrifice . It’s when you stop living based on feelings and start living based on faithful commitment . Here’s what a covenant lifestyle might look like: • “I tithe 15% every paycheck.” • “I pray, study the word and worship for one hour every single day.” • “I give 10% of my income to the poor.” • “I fast the first three days of each month.” • “I serve the homeless twice a month.” • “I keep myself sexually pure.” • “I retreat with God one day a month.” These aren’t legalistic chains—they’re love-fueled commitments. Just like in marriage, you don’t stop loving your spouse because you don’t feel like it that day. You made a vow , so you show up. That’s the heart of covenant. The Danger of Inconsistency: Consistency Unlocks Inheritance Let’s be honest— inconsistency is killing our walk with God . One month we’re all-in, next month we’re ghosting God. You can’t build a legacy on inconsistency. You can’t birth a new bloodline on broken promises. Inconsistency kills  growth. Inconsistency does not inherit the promise. When you start making vows and living them out, God notices . That’s when He starts handing you blueprints for your life. That’s when instructions and promises start flowing—and the promises? They’re not just for you. They’re generational. It becomes the foundation for generational blessings . Bible Time: Abraham, David & the Power of Covenant Let’s rewind to the original covenant OG— Father Abraham . “I will establish My covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you… to be God to you and to your descendants after you.” — Genesis 17:7 God struck a covenant with Abraham. And Abraham responded with obedience, altars, and sacrifice . That was his lifestyle. In return, God gave him a generational promise— Israel. The twelve tribes. Even Jesus Himself came from that lineage . It was all because one man chose covenant over comfort. Then there’s King David —a man after God’s own heart. He danced, he prayed, he gave, he repented and above all he lived a committed life unto God. God made a covenant with David that his descendants would always sit on the throne . “Your house and your kingdom will endure forever before me; your throne will be established forever.” – 2 Samuel 7:16 Even when Solomon — David’s son fell into full-on idolatry (yikes), God didn’t remove Solomon from his kingship. Why? Because He remembered His covenant with David. God spared the kingdom for David’s sake . He split it instead of wiping it out from Solomon, just to honor that covenant. “Yet for the sake of David your father, I will not do it during your lifetime… I will preserve one tribe for the sake of David My servant.” — 1 Kings 11:12-13 Now that’s the power of covenant. A covenant life doesn’t just bless you . It protects your children even when they fall. That’s the kind of insurance policy no bank can offer. Real Talk for My Folks Thinking About Marriage 💍 Here’s a word of advice straight from the heart—with love and a whole lot of truth: If you or the person you’re considering marrying aren’t living a covenanted life with God… don’t do it. Seriously. Pause. Pray. Reassess. Why? 1. It shows neither of you are truly serious about your walk with God. Marriage is not just about romance and vibes—it’s a spiritual partnership. If God isn’t at the center, then what exactly are you building on? 2. You’ll likely repeat the same broken patterns. Without the Word as your foundation, you’ll copy and paste the very things you said you never wanted. Only biblical principles can break generational curses and birth new, godly cycles. 3. It takes two people fully surrendered to God to make marriage work. Not one, not “almost,” not “trying to be spiritual”— two committed, consecrated hearts. If only one person is carrying the weight, it’s going to crumble. Harsh? Maybe. But it’s the truth. I hate to say it, but if both of you aren’t walking in covenant with God, that marriage will not work. You ’ll likely fall into the same traps your parents or grandparents did—and you’ll pass that pain on if you’re not careful. Marriage without God is a gamble. Marriage with God is a covenant. Offended ? The truth hurts 🧬 Break the Curse, Birth the Blessing I’ll be honest — I was scared to make vows to God. I didn’t want to fall short. But then someone I respect told me the vow they made in their marriage: “God, strike me dead if I ever cheat on my wife.” Drastic? Yes. But necessary for him. He needed that level of covenant to stay grounded. So I took the plunge. I made my vows. And it cost me. It cost me fasting, sacrificing, praying, letting go of things and people I loved. I won’t sugarcoat it— my bloodline wasn’t squeaky clean . But I made a decision: I wasn’t going to pass on pain. I stood in the gap. I repented for my bloodline. I tore down old negative altars and patterns . But I didn’t stop there—I built righteous altars and patterns . Why? Because the righteousness of God (good) must overtake the righteousness of sin (evil) in a bloodline for the pattern to shift. And the shift has begun. I’ve struck a covenant with God that will bless not just me , but my seed . And their seed. And theirs. My Legacy Is Set I declared it and I live it: We are a righteous, holy, pure, God-fearing generation. We carry His presence and glory. We have a covenant of peace, love, joy, and long life. We walk in wisdom, love and power We have kingdom marriages. We have kingdom wealth. We are influential tycoons in the marketplace for the Kingdom of God. We are the beginning of a new pattern. A holy bloodline. That’s my covenant. That’s my legacy ( Just shared a lil bit , I can’t share everything you know 🙃). Now It’s Your Turn Stop negotiating with sin. Stop being casual when God is calling you into covenant. Stand in the gap for your bloodline. Break the patterns of sin that have haunted your family. Build new altars of righteousness. Vow. Commit. Follow through. “The Lord is faithful to all His promises and loving toward all He has made.” – Psalm 145:13 You don’t need to come from a perfect family. You don’t need to have it all figured out. It just takes one man , one woman, to break a generational curse and birth a generational blessing . That person… could be you . Final Charge If Abraham could do it… If David could do it… If Whitney could do it…. So can you. Stop just talking about generational blessings— BECOME ONE. 🕊️ You won’t regret it. Your children’s children will rise up and call you blessed . It’s time to go back to your first love and  put a ring on it. 💍 Let’s go deeper. Let’s go all in. Music Time This one right here is powerful! Just wanted to share this video that speaks deep truth: in marriage, purpose must be greater than emotion. I always tell people—make sure you’re hearing from God before you say “I do.” Butterflies aren’t enough. The person you choose must have a deep, reverent fear of God. That’s the real foundation. If you’re dating, engaged, or even just praying about your future spouse, watch this: 👉 Marriage: Purpose Over Emotion (Watch Here)

What gospel did you hear? Was it one of those soft and sparkly messages that went something like: “Jesus loves you! He died for you! He wants to bless you!” Now, don’t get me wrong—that’s 100% true, every word of it, but that’s not the whole gospel. It’s like telling someone marriage is just romance and candlelight dinners—then leaving out sacrifice, commitment, and late-night diaper duty. What’s often left out of today’s version of the gospel is the call to repentance , the cost of following Jesus , and the reality of transformation . Jesus calls us to repent . To turn away from our old life. To deny ourselves. To follow Him, not just with words , but with our lives . And that part? It’s not always popular But it’s what makes the difference between a fan of Jesus and a follower of Jesus. Today, we’ve marketed Jesus like He’s a feel-good subscription service: just confess, click ‘I believe,’ and boom—your life upgrades instantly! and the results? People are walking around with disappointed faith, jaded hearts, and confusion about who God really is. Let’s talk about it…… Confession Without Repentance Is a Counterfeit Gospel Let’s call it out: Modern Christianity has gotten too comfortable with double-living. We’ve glamorized a double life and somehow made it normal to live it. One life at church, and a whole different story when no one’s watching. We shout “Man of God! Woman of God!”—but behind closed doors, it’s masturbation, fornication, lying, cheating, spiritual apathy . —and we’re calling it grace. The Double Life Delusion Let’s be real. We’re living in a delusional Christianity  where we expect the blessing  but reject the obedience  and the standards of God (holiness). And what’s worse? Today, we don’t seek God for ourselves. We’re depending completely on pastors and YouTube sermons to spoon-feed us the Word. We don’t open our Bibles. Don’t get it twisted—yes, teachers and leaders are important. But you need to know the Word for yourself. Because when false teachers start serving Kool-Aid instead of Living Water, it’s your discernment and the word of God you know (not your emotions) that’ll save you. Repentance: The Missing Piece Here’s the uncomfortable truth: A lot of us said “yes” to Jesus but never actually said “no” to our sin. We want salvation without sanctification . We want forgiveness without change . Repentance is literally the doorway to real intimacy with God. What happened to repentance? What happened to turning away from sin and walking in holiness? Somewhere along the way, we reduced Christianity to just a confession: “Jesus is savior.” But confession without transformation is just empty words. Like James said faith without works is dead ( James 2:17 ) aka faith without commitment and action is dead. You can’t have both Jesus and your sin . They’re not roommates. Jesus and sin can’t coexist in the same heart. That’s the whole point of the cross—He died to set us free from the very sin we keep cuddling with behind closed doors. You Can’t Sow Seeds While Living in Sin: Let’s talk about the seed-sowing thing. Some of us think we can sow money into a church and boom—miracle unlocked. Breakthrough activated. We’ve got believers sowing financial seeds, expecting a harvest, but still drowning in unrepentant sin. Let me be clear: God looks at the vessel before the offering. If the heart is impure , the seed is corrupt. David said, “A broken and contrite heart, O God, You will not despise.” (Psalm 51:17) It’s not about the amount in your envelope, but the posture of your heart. Don’t try to bribe God with a “seed” when you haven’t fully surrendered your soul. You Can’t Bribe God With A Seed I’m not saying don’t sow. I’m saying don’t skip repentance and sow seeds for blessing. The vessel is more important than the seed! God Is King, Not a Magic Lamp God Is Not Amazon Prime We’ve created this imaginary God who functions like Amazon Prime —two-day shipping, free returns, instant upgrades. We “sow a seed,” name it, claim it, and expect next-day delivery. “God, I prayed. Where’s my blessing?” “God, I fasted. Where’s my husband?” “God, I tithed. Where’s my promotion?” And when it doesn’t come? We ghost God. Stop praying. Stop going to church. Start questioning if He’s real. We’re out. Done. Bitter. Some even walk away from the faith.  When life gets hard and the blessings don’t come, we panic, fall off, and say, “God isn’t working for me.” But hear me: God is not a genie. He’s a King. God is not supposed to be working for us . We’re supposed to be living for Him . Our job isn’t to get Him to fulfill our plans —it’s to surrender to His . “Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” — Matthew 6:10 That was the template prayer Jesus gave us. It starts with His will , not our wish list. Even Jesus—God in the flesh—said, “I only do what the Father tells me to do.” He wasn’t out here living His best life; He was living the Father’s will, even when it cost Him everything. So if Jesus is our model, why do we think life with God is all about comfort, convenience, and dreams coming true? Why We Lose Faith Many are walking away from the faith—not because God failed, but because our expectations were never biblical and not aligned to his will . We heard a gospel that said: • God will fix everything. • You’ll never suffer. • You’ll get the spouse, the car, the promotion, the dream life. But the Bible says: “In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) Let that sink in It’s Time to Rebuild the Foundation Truth is, many of us started this faith walk with a faulty foundation . We heard some truth—but missed the full picture. We were handed a feel-good gospel that skipped over repentance, obedience, and discipleship. An imbalanced gospel is just as dangerous as a false one. It creates fragile Christians who expect easy lives and quit when trials come. So when life gets tough… when prayers go unanswered… when suffering hits… we think something’s broken. We think God is a scam. We want the kingdom perks without the kingdom principles . But that’s not how any kingdom works. The truth- the gospel we heard didn’t prepare us for the fire that refines , for the cost of obedience , for the fact that God is more interested in making us holy than making us happy . We must seek First the Kingdom! “Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” (Matthew 6:33) That spouse? That promotion? That business? It comes as you pursue the King and His kingdom. God cares far more about your character than a blessing . Why? Because blessings without character will crush you. When God blesses you, it’s not just for you—it’s for His glory : • That marriage? It should raise godly seeds. • That business? It should operate with godly principles. • That platform? It should preach truth. Final Thoughts: Don’t Outsource Your Faith Let’s stop treating God like Amazon Prime and start honoring Him as King . Here’s the most important thing I can say: Read the Bible for yourself. Don’t just only depend on pastors and preachers. Study. Wrestle. Ask questions. Seek truth. Let the Holy Spirit teach you. Yeah, it’s not easy at first. But tell me—was algebra easy the first time you saw it? No. You had to sit with it. Work it. Learn it. Same with Scripture. God isn’t looking for perfect people—He’s looking for surrendered people who are willing to grow and align to his will . So let’s ask God: “Lord, what is Your will for my life? Teach me Your ways. I want to live for You—fully, honestly, completely.” Let’s stop treating God like a delivery system for our desires—and start living to fulfill His will on earth as it is in heaven. And just so you know—I’m preaching to myself too. None of us are exempt. But by His grace, we can get it right. Music time? Instead, I wanted to share something even more powerful—a short but deeply moving evangelism video that really hit me: Watch here . It’s a beautiful reminder that evangelism is for everyone—no matter what your past looks like. Let’s stop judging by appearances and start seeing people the way Jesus does. 💛