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  When a child of God bends the knee, several supernatural things begin to unfold:   1. God Steps In as Defender “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10 When you kneel, you step back so God can step forward.   2. Heaven Begins to Fight for You “The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear Him.” — Psalm 34:7 God sends reinforcement when you pray.   3. Your Heart Aligns With God’s Will Prayer doesn’t just move God — it shapes you. It brings your will into agreement with His.   4. You Gain Strength You Didn’t Have Before “Those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength.” — Isaiah 40:31 Prayer gives you the strength to keep going when you’re tired and the peace to stay calm in storms.   5. You Receive Spiritual Intelligence “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path.” — Proverbs 3:6 When you kneel, God gives you insight, instruction, and direction that human wisdom cannot produce.   Modern-Day Example: The Door T...

 Have you been Justified by Grace, through Faith?  Have you been made "right" or "just" in the eyes of God? Has the penalty of your sin been removed? Romans 3:24 – "and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus." Romans 5:1 – "Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ." Galatians 2:16 – "know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified." Romans 5:9 – "Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him!" Titus 3:7 – "so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life." Romans 4:25 ...

  Practical Steps to Build a Life of Integrity ✨Honesty isn’t automatic—it’s a muscle you train. From owning your mistakes to choosing truth over comfort, here are practical, everyday steps to live authentically. In Part 1, we explored *why* honesty matters. Now let’s talk about the *how*. Honesty is like a muscle—you strengthen it by practicing in small, everyday situations.   Practical Steps to Cultivate Honesty 1. Start with Self-Examination:       - Ask: “Why am I doing this? What’s my real motive?”     - Use journaling or prayer to uncover your true intentions.     - Watch out for exaggerations and “white lies”—they crack your integrity.   2. Own Your Mistakes:       - No excuses—just take responsibility.     - Apologize sincerely. This builds massive trust. (James 5:16 reminds us that confession brings healing.)   3. Be a Person of Your Word:       - If you ...