When I think about the secular spirit of these times, and the disenfranchisement of Christian people from our regular work and places of work, I see a great and urgent need for the servants of God to draw closer to God. But in order to draw closer to God, we must first fix our relationships with one another within the body of Christ. For our part as individuals, we must examine ourselves. Check that the rhythm of your heart lines up with the Word of God, and pray to God for a spiritual overhaul, in the name of Jesus Christ. Hallelujah!

To draw closer to God, we must develop these essential attributes listed in 2Peter chapter 1: faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness, and charity. We can draw closer to God because He has given us all things to live a life of godliness. Peter says that if we have these virtues abound in us, we will not be barren or unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (2Peter 1:5-8). He encourages thus, “…brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if you do these things , ye shall never fall:” (2Peter 1:10 KJVLite).

In the name of Jesus, I pray this Scripture and declare it over your life:

“[I always pray] that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may grant you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation [that gives you a deep and personal and intimate insight] into the true knowledge of Him [for we know the Father through the Son]. And [I pray] that the eyes of your heart [the very center and core of your being] may be enlightened [flooded with light by the Holy Spirit], so that you will know and cherish the [f]hope [the divine guarantee, the confident expectation] to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the [g]saints (God’s people), (Ephesians 1:17-18 AMP).” Draw closer to God through Christ Jesus. Amen.

Glory to Jehovah, King of Kings, and Lord of Lords. Amen and Amen.