Psalm 4:8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for you, Lord, only make me dwell in safety. My dear brothers and sisters, let us reflect on the power of praising God and casting down devils, even in our sleep. The Bible invites us to meditate on God's word day and night (Joshua 1:8), suggesting that our praises and spiritual warfare do not end when our eyes close to sleep. God watches over us in our slumber, and our spirits remain engaged in an unseen battle against darkness. Psalm 42:8 proclaims, "By day the Lord directs his love, at night his song is with me — a prayer to the God of my life ." Here we see an image of a believer whose heart is so filled with love for God that their spirit continues to sing praises even in the quiet hours of the night. When we wrap up our day, it is essential to end in worship, thanking God for His blessings and seeking refuge in His love. Praising God as we drift off to sleep sets the tone for our subconscious thought
Colossians 3:2 “Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.” I warmly welcome you, my cherished family in the faith. Today, I feel compelled to share a message about the insidious nature of secular strife. The prevailing worldly dynamic can often lure us into adopting a binary mentality on worldly issues of the flesh, a snare which can lead to unnecessary division and discord – even with other believers. The Apostle Paul, in his writing in 1 Corinthians 1:10 states: “ Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. ” This text explains the heart we should adopt from our discussion today, particularly as we strive to navigate through a world often driven by rancour and division. Secular dichotomies present incessant challenges for our Christian walk. As Believers, we are