Tuesday, June 10, 2021
Exhortation: MOIWO tribe
Theme: Prayer & Trusting God

SISTER SHELLA:

• It’s easier to trust God when life is rosy; not so much when it’s going South.

Jeremiah 29:11

• what is that thing that’s mocking God’s glory in your life? That thing that keeps you up at night? That thing that has become your identity?
• There is a God who answers our prayers; remember, no answer is still an answer.
• Only be still, and know that He is God, even in the midst of adversity; He’s unchangeable.
• As humans, we have people we trust wholeheartedly; can you trust God as much?
• Remember, man can fail you, but God NEVER will.
• In your brokenness, be encouraged! Look up to the mountains:

Pslams 121:1-5

• Pick up God’s word, and study it until it becomes life in you.
• “Faith comes by hearing…”
• I know it’s hard to do this, but whenever you feel down, stand up and speak to your situation!
• Declare God’s word over it.
• Our mindset is a tool in the hand of the enemy; everything we need is already in our hands, BUT our belief system CAN work against us if we let it.
• Whatevee you’re going through, aim to have a grateful attitude, surrender ALL to God, and give a sacrifice of praise.
• God’s word in our life brings transformation.
• The Bible is full of realities, NOT promises. Meaning we already have the things rhat are outlined in the Bible.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

SISTER GERALDINE:

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

• Prayer is an expression of our trust in God; therefore, if we don’t trust Him, it’s needless to pray.
• God doesn’t always say yes; He can also say no or wait for a reason (e.g to protect us).
• It’s important to find out the mindset of God when we come before Him. This is where quiet time is important for hearing God.
• One of our human weaknesses is that sometimes, we treat God like an errand boy, where everything we ask, we expect a yes.

Proverbs 3:5-6

• With the promises of God, there are also principles, which is why we must study His word to understand what they are.
• Praying is to our advantage, not a favour to God.
• Remember, God will never let us go through what we can’t handle.
• Obedience is an expression of trust in God.
• Trust Him in everything because He has a track record of being good, and knows the beginning as well as the end.

SISTER LAURIANE:

• Prayer is a sign of gratitude; it should be the first thing you do when you wake up everyday

Proverbs 16:2-3

• Sometimes, you can feel like you always pray, but nothing is happening; don’t give up.
• Before you were conceived, God already had a plan for your life.
• Many of us “like” God, but don’t spend time with Him.
• God is there for you; bring your problems, projects and concerns.
• Pray for those in your life: spouse, children, in-laws, etc.
• Prayer should be the first thing you do in the morning; before you pick up your precious phone 😉
• Many of us would turn our house upside-down to look for our phone; imagine giving God the same importance.

Isaiah 42:8

• Remember, the good things in our lives are gifts from God, not merits of our strength. So don’t underestimate time with Him.
• When you trust in Him, you can achieve anything.

Malachi 1:6

MOMMY RUTH:

The Posture of Our Hearts when We Pray

Case Study: The Hannah prayer

• Hannah’s prayer came from her heart, not her lips. From a place of truth, purity.
• Why are we here?
  What is in our hearts that we desire so much that we forget to “guard them”.
• When facing a situation, what is the posture of your heart towards people and situations?
• Sometimes, we let our hearts get contaminated with bitterness, jealousy, malice, etc.

“From the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh”

• Sometimes, we gossip about others in the name of “prayer topic”.
• We need to return to the place of holiness, purity, truth. Where the gospel is preached undiluted.
• We can quote scriptures, but have black hearts.
• Ask God: create in me a clean heart….

SISTER FABIOLA:

• We’re halfway through the year, but may have many prayer requests that are still unanswered.
• Will you take matters into your hands, or keep trusting God?

Those that trust in the Lord are unshakeable.

• Give God no rest until He establishes you; keep persisting.

Pslams 37:4-6

• Are you (and how are you) committing yourself to God?
  1)You have to make God your priority:
  Proverbs 8:17

2)DON’T compromise
1Kings 18:21

• May He bless you in broad daylight.