Luke 6:12-13 (NIV)

One of those days Jesus went out to a mountainside to pray and spent the night praying to God. When morning came, he called his disciples to him and chose twelve of them, whom he also designated apostles.

If you want to live a life of success, who you choose to surround yourself with is essential! Today’s verse shows us how the Lord Jesus knew the importance of who He surrounded himself with and the lasting effects of that choice. He is shown going into a private area and spending a night's worth of prayer dedicated to this decision. Often, Christians choose their companions based on the standards the world has set rather than spiritual discernment! Don't choose friends based on whether someone enjoys the same television programmes as you. Choose people who align with your spiritual calling.

Daniel is a perfect example from the Bible; he had great friends. When the king gave a decree that would have been detrimental and got him in trouble, Daniel called upon his friends to pray, and God gave them the solution to their predicament. These are the kind of friends you should keep, friends that bring you closer to God and inspire you in things that are right!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I'm guided by the Holy Spirit when choosing who I surround myself with. I choose friends that motivate me unto good works and never the contrary, in Jesus' Name!

FURTHER STUDY

Proverbs 13:20

SPIRITUAL POWERHOUSE

Romans 8:5-6 (KJV)

For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit. For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.

A common misconception amongst Christendom is that giving your life to Christ is the entirety of your walk with God. However, giving your life to Christ is simply the first step in your multifaceted journey. You must be conscious of your oneness with the Holy Spirit. God has made you, and God is a Spirit, meaning your very origin as a child of God is of the Spirit! To live life accordingly, you must reject the flesh at every turn! Whenever you are pushed or motivated to do something, question yourself on whether that motivation is coming from God, your flesh or even Satan!

Consult the Holy Spirit regarding your education, your job, your marriage and your children! When you allow the Holy Spirit to guide you, you will experience peace that exceeds what the world offers. Your very success in life depends on your ability to discern things of the Spirit. Ensure you read the word daily, separating yourself from those in the world, and see yourself become a spiritual powerhouse!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

I AM A SPIRITUAL POWERHOUSE! I live a life governed by the spirit of God, and the flesh has no power over my decision-making!

FURTHER STUDY

1 Corinthians 2:14

Luke 5:16 (NLT)

But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer.

In a world with so many distractions, it is easy to neglect alone time with God. If you do not recognise the importance of solitude, there’s a lot you can miss in life! It’s vital for every Christian to establish private time with the Lord. Before revelation, there is isolation! When you learn the value of having private time with the Lord, you’ll be amazed at the lasting effects it will have on your life.

Several times in the Bible, we see the Lord Jesus set times to be completely alone with the Father! Every Christian should make the effort to have one-on-one time with the King of kings!

PROPHETIC DECLARATION

As I spend time with the Lord alone, the intensity of His glory in my life is increased. I'm transfigured from glory to glory, in Jesus' Name!

FURTHER STUDY

Matthew 14:23