Problems are invitations. They allow us to have encounters and experiences that enable us to discover who God is for us.

I think God loves to speak to us prophetically, because there are a number of things which happen when you receive a prophecy.

God cannot change. He cannot be anything other than who He is. Out of His love and His promises, you were selected as His treasure. God's faithfulness has been the bedrock of His dealings with humanity throughout time.

I want you to sense the Holy Spirit brooding over you. Is this too good to be true? You betcha, it's the good news. Does He border on fantasy? You betcha, it's the gospel. Glad tidings of great joy, heaven has come instead of hell, Jesus has come instead of the devil. You can have the life you always wanted, instead of the life you have always had - instead. That is possible because of the absolute, incredible, incomparable favor of God.

Learn to walk in God’s perception of who you are, because yours is not good enough.

It is so important that you don't get distracted by what you are not. You need to start confessing your persona and living in it, and don't be bewildered by your circumstances. Just stay on course with what God is promising you.

There is no greatness apart from self control. Development that does not include self government will only guarantee our mediocrity.