do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though
Prayer before Study something strange were happening to you. But rejoice inasmuch as you participate
Creator of all things, true source of light and wisdom, origin of
all being, graciously let a ray of your light penetrate the
darkness of my understanding.
Take from me the double darkness in which I have been born,
an obscurity of sin and ignorance.
Give me a keen understanding, a retentive memory, and the
ability to grasp things correctly and fundamentally.
Grant me the talent of being exact in my explanations and the
ability to express myself with thoroughness and charm.
Point out the beginning, direct the progress, and help in the
completion. I ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
- Saint Thomas Aquinas, OP (patron of scholars)
You see... When you are close to your breakthrough the enemy works at his very
best to discourage you. He tries to keep you from walking into your blessing that
God has in store for you. It's vital to know that the enemy cannot do anything that
God has not permitted him to do. (ref: Job) 1 Peter 4:12-13 tells us, “Dear friends,
in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is
revealed.”
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The enemy wants to rob you from your joy and peace. He wants to kill you
spiritually and physically. He tempts you, he causes sickness, attacks your mind,
attacks your finances, uses people (even family members or friends) to provoke you
to anger. He increases the tension level on your job to cause you to be irritated,
stress, and frustrated hoping you will throw in the towel and give up in school, give
up on your marriage, give up on your family, and give up on life.
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"No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us."
(Romans 8:37) Quit allowing the enemy to rob you from your destiny! Get some
backbone and endure something. God didn't create weak minded Christians, He
created soldiers! Get up, and arise with new favor, promotions, and blessings over
your life. Quit doing everything on your own might and trust God; He is your
strength.
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Many of you have been sensing for a long time that something is suppose to happen
in your life, in your body, in your ministry, on your job... You just know something is
suppose to happen! People might think you're crazy or drunk because you lift your
hands and clap your hands when there's no music, because you run when there's
nobody chasing you. They don't understand you're celebrating your expectation!
The devil is intimidated by you, that's why he's harassing you. He knows you're a
threat to his plan; therefore, he'll try any tactic to get you off track but he won't
win because you got what it takes!
Your breakthrough is closer than you think.
Don't quit!