Cindy’s world felt like it was crumbling. First, she lost her father—a man she deeply admired. The grief was heavy, but before she could catch her breath, life threw another punch. A trusted friend betrayed her, and a client she had invested so much in parted ways with her. The sting of these experiences cut deep. Every time she saw that friend, her chest tightened, her hands grew clammy, and her anger rose inside like an uncontrollable wave. It was too much to bear. So Cindy did what she thought was best—she withdrew. She avoided people, conversations, and any reminder of her pain. But avoidance didn’t bring peace. Instead, Cindy’s world felt like it was crumbling. First, she lost her father—a man she deeply admired. The grief was heavy, but before she could catch her breath, life threw another punch. A trusted friend betrayed her, and a client she had invested so much in parted ways with her. The sting of these experiences cut deep. Every time she saw that friend, her chest tightened...

Continued from Part 2 ... As we've been saying, this issue of comparison, envy, covetousness and competition within the Body of Christ didn't start today. It goes even as far back as the first set of the early church in the Book of Acts. If you don't get it, just try putting yourself in the shoes of the early church leaders. You’re planning a collaboration strategy to promote unity and thinking everyone is on board. Only to be confronted with some of the world's best lying team, who wanted to eat their cake and have it. If you have yet to notice how the event played out, let me break it down for you. Barnabas gave all he owned to the church and was recognized for it, he was even publicly given the nickname "Son of Consolation." When the couple, Ananias and Sapphira, saw this, they were envious of the recognition and wanted it for themselves, too. Talk about comparison, covetousness, and competition at play. However, the problem was that the giving they ...

1. Pray (to talk to God) and meditate (to hear from God) daily. A journal and a pen are a compulsory part of your quiet time. Diligently write down instructions, visions, anything you receive etc. that God shows you. "A life worth living is a life worth recording through writing, video, audio etc." That's how to put the light on the bushel instead of hiding it. Note that recording does not necessarily mean publicly publishing the content. However, have an accountability partner or group to share with. 2. Read to develop areas of your life where you need growth daily. Learn to work harder on yourself than on your job. Build skills that stick with you. If you work hard on your job, you'll make a living. If you work hard on yourself (spiritual growth, soul (emotions, intellect, will) growth, body (mental, nutritional and physical health) growth), you'll make a fortune. P.O.O.R means Passing Over Opportunities Repeatedly. And everyday is another opportunity to inves...