Author: Vanessa Moonkie

”Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always.“
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭TPT‬‬

THE HOLY BIBLE

Apostle Paul is writing to all God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons. (Philippians‬ ‭1‬:‭1‬ ‭NIV) In chapter 4, he addresses the mind. He begins to teach about the kind of a mindset Christians should have, pastor or not, deacon or not, everyone! He says on this issue, keep your thoughts continually FIXED! Keep them locked into something. Keep them rooted in something, continually! What this means is, you choose to focus your mind on things, there’s no room for careless thinking! Everyday, intentionally decide to fix your thoughts, to reject confusion, a fixed mind does not suffer confusion! A mind that is not continually fixed on something leads a person astray . It becomes the devil’s playground and his door to the person’s life!

Do you know why the spirit of depression seems to keep preying on people? It is because the devil has discovered that man is careless in his thinking patterns . Man guards his money, his house, his property but leaves his mind to wander off, to wander around like loose tap of water. Man would rather protect his car “insure” it than do anything about his mind why? Because we do not realise the dangers of unintentional thinking. We remain locked into anxiety and depression because our minds have become a seesaw for demons to ride on whenever they please.

There are people the devil does not need to attack by giving them diseases , he can just confuse them and that’s it. Many mad people aren’t physically sick, the problem is there’s a spirit playing different channels in their minds. While there’s an action movie playing , the devil switches it to channel O, then horror scene, then ama piano. A whole lot of crazy! Such people are already defeated. Defeat the mind , defeat the person, defeat his purpose , defeat his plans, defeat his vision. Apostle Paul says CONTINUALLY FIX YOUR THOUGHTS . Keep on doing the self introspection, be aware of what goes on in your mind because it’s easy to be absent minded or distracted. Your mind is your treasure. Nobody wants to be friends with someone whose mind is scattered not to talk of marriage why? Because you’ll be the door way to problems in people’s lives.

Head to MPG Instagram page to participate in the 40 day challenge of mindset shift. Remember to do all you can to work on your mind. It’ll be a long topic but the Lord will help us until we finally yield our minds to Holy Spirit.

Click the image below to be redirected to MPG 40 day challenge ;

Happy Monday beloved. I hope you had a beautiful weekend. I was at a music work shop on Saturday then attended church on Sunday, l had a good time. Don’t downplay the power of a church community. Apostle Paul beseeches us to not forsake the gathering of believers, to not get into the habit of not attending church by following trends or feelings or people who say “worship alone at home”. With all that we go through throughout the week, knowing I have a family in Christ that loves me is so comforting. Let me take this opportunity to invite you to House of Treasures Ministries if you’re looking for a place to fellowship. Here’s the link to our website: http://houseoftreasuresministries.com/?fbclid=PAAaboSVrZ_MaXIvGyoUsHdTfE6PrfFVsFKsdE9TVKYMxhqBRLXYZCDD5xYtg_aem_AT3F7CJvgurPhj_hjlIIa7oScesPmQUkZeyW42rtRTJQiqejD8-fsH8Md5YkWG759

This week we are dealing with thoughts. Thoughts are the process of using your mind to consider something. I believe that all the living creatures think but they don’t think the same. For example, a dog does not think like a human being . A man does not think like a woman. A child does not think like an adult. A student or graduate does not think like one who has never attended school. A believer does not think like an atheist. As a matter of fact, we’re differentiated by our mindsets – how we think.

We cannot talk about yielding the mind and not talk about thoughts. Thoughts have so much power that who and what you are now Is a reflection of your thoughts. The mind of man is like a womb, it takes a seed either through what the eyes see or what the ears hear and begins to create images, ideologies, conclusions which affect the person as a whole.

”For as he thinks within himself, so is he.
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭23‬:‭7‬ ‭TPT‬‬a

On this topic we will discuss the following in no particular order :

• Distracting thoughts
• Lustful thoughts
• Wicked thoughts
• Depressive/ Suicidal Thoughts
• Confusion
• The unfruitful mind /Dullness
• Strongholds and Patterns
• The renewal of the mind
• How the devil uses you against you
• How what you see and hear connects to your mind (environmental influence)
• Wisdom and Understanding
• How to yield the mind

Today please watch this sermon as our foundational guide. If you don’t watch it, it’s a decision you make in your mind to remain uninformed about what’s important. That’s what makes people different. Choose to fill your mind with wisdom and knowledge daily.
Click on the link below;

https://youtu.be/iIOLp_QlMl0?si=NuKVuJLxY_BPCc36

You’re loved dearly 🩵

My new favourite day of the week apart from Sunday is Friday. I get to rest from books and reports and just give my full attention to more prayer, to myself , to reflect on my week and my decisions. With my personal life, serving in church, leading the prayer group, I often have no time to figure out how I truly feel, how I am, every moment has its allocated to-do. If I’m not doing this, I’m doing that. It’s tiring and sometimes all l need is someone to check up on me. This has been such a difficult week for me because even my health was attacked , spiritual attacks, felt low in some moments, just a whole lot of drama and I know that the devil was attention seeking. Thankful to Abba and for my sister Valerie who helped me go through the week. I don’t think she knew how much I needed to laugh like that . I’m so grateful for her . God sent one beautiful young lady to also check up on me a few days ago, she said , “I felt the urge to ask you how you are”, yho bazalwane there’s no way God is not mindful of me.

You learn more from endings than from beginnings. Endings carry a track record of every moment, every decision, every memory, and that’s why in order to reflect effectively we wait for the end of the week. Answer these questions;

I read a comment recently, someone said “ Is it normal to miss sadness or pain when it’s gone?!” The truth is no . You should not miss pain. You only do if you have not replaced that with joy. Once you have the joy of the Lord there’s nothing that feels better. Many of us refuse to take in the joy of the Lord because we are addicted to pain. Ironically Your lowest moments are your happiest moments because at least then you can feel something . It’s paradoxish and it is not a good thing. Answer me truthfully, how are you? Are you pretending to be okay? Are you tired and worn out? Are you peaceful? Happy? I always ask this when I see people because I’ve realised people carry a lot and sometimes need one person to ask , to check up, to love on them. Respond by commenting;

❤️ I’m doing alright , I’m happy!

🧡 I feel physically exhausted but I’m okay

🤎 I’m numb so I dunno how l feel

🩵 I feel heavy emotionally & physically

🖤 I need a big hug

🩷 I’m in between but I could be better

Comment on your chair and how you feel;

Please do me a favour? Buy yourself something nice today, even if it’s ice-cream, get yourself something for making it to the end of the week in one piece! You know l love you! God loves you better! See you on Monday ❤️

”Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,“
‭‭James‬ ‭1‬:‭2‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Hey family. I just want to start by reminding you that God loves you. It’s easy to doubt this because the first thing that we question when we go through life’s ups and downs is God’s love for us. The devil whispers lies to us and we find ourselves asking Jesus like the disciples , “Lord carest thou not that we perish?” I have doubted God’s love for me many times and had to intentionally listen to sermons that would drill that truth in my head and tattoo it on my heart to keep me rooted. God loves you!

When l think back into my life, l remember going through depression, applying for jobs every day only to be rejected , I remember crying so much because the person l thought would marry me changed lanes, I remember looking at the last meal in the house and asking myself where will the next one come from . There were times when I’d use my last money to show up and serve in church, to give to someone else, eh! Moments of loneliness , seasons of feeling defeated, many years of stagnation and suffering. I remember when l used to compromise my walk with God, fornicating, drinking, prostituting myself with the gods of this world, boy did l not live a riotous life!!! All this and more has led me to one conclusion ; man is nothing without God. Try living life without God? You’re already in your grave. I’m sharing this with you because of the video you’re about to watch.

Yesterday l watched a live stream by one of my good friends, Life-changing!! There’s such an urgency in the spirit this particular season. You know Thursday we chill with popcorn and watch some good Christian movies but today I’m not sure if the popcorn will be needed. Just take water 😂. If you’re on Mpg don’t even try popping anything my friend, FOCUS! This message will change your life. It will give you the answers to the many questions you ask. Do yourself a favour and watch it when you get an opportunity to.

DELIVERANCE THROUGH PRAYER

Prayer changes you. Prayer changes things. Prayer is the believer’s advantage. Prayer is FOR the believer. Prayer is a tool which means it is an instrument or equipment used to repair something. Prayer is not a word competition, it is not a joke. The life of a believer must be a life of prayer . Any believer who rejects this way of living Is irresponsible, reckless and can’t be trusted with serious kingdom mandates.

5 years ago l found myself so hungry for prayer. I prayed a lot! I prayed upon every impulse of Holy Spirit. It became my life. That time I would always create prayer groups for one week in every month where people join and pray. It so happened that l began to seek God for my purpose. Prayer helps you to find out why you were born! Purpose is found in prayer. When God revealed to me why, the devil attacked me so much that I couldn’t sleep, I would stay up all day, I’m talking the entire 24hrs because the enemy was sifting me like wheat! It was by prayer that I came out! Prayer is your key to deliverance.

”And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: but I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.“
‭‭Luke‬ ‭22‬:‭31‬-‭32‬ ‭KJV‬‬

THE HOLY BIBLE

Jesus is speaking to Peter, He says, “There is something the devil has planned for you! There is a disaster, a calamity, trouble, pain, heartache and headache that the devil has mapped out for you! He has a desire to do something to you! He wishes to harass you! He is looking at you with an evil eye! Simon something is going on in the realm of the spirit concerning you and it is not looking good! He is saying to him, there is a devil who has prepared to shoot at you, Satan is out to steal, kill and destroy, so Simon this is not a laughing matter! I love Jesus! He is already ahead of the situation. He doesn’t say I will pray for you! He says I’ve already done it because family, you don’t wait for calamity to pray, you pray at all times! Jesus says to Peter, what I have seen is not an issue of your skills in fishing, your handsomeness, your money, all that cannot stop the devil, I have done something that will deliver you , I have prayed for you! Kai!!

Prayer is a deliverance method. When the enemy decides to lay his hand on you, you arise and begin to travail, you charge against him and break off the yoke otherwise you will be sifted as wheat! If we understood the power of prayer, many of us would not be battling the things we are battling. We are kept in bondage because we think “what’s meant to happen will happen. What’s for me will come to me!” A lie from the pit of hell. You need to wake up and smell the coffee, life is not that simple, life is spiritual and until you get this understanding you will wait for many years for something you should’ve received a long time ago. Anytime to reject prayer, you give permission to the devil to sift you as wheat, to have you, to molest and abuse you that is why he will do anything to stop you from praying! Simon, Simon, this is not the enemy you fight with fists, kungfu, marshal arts or John Cena’s WWE tricks. This one is fought through prayer! He says BUT I HAVE PRAYED FOR YOU! Don’t wait for trouble to arise to pray. Pray at all times! Let the enemy find you praying! In Jesus Name you will not be sifted like wheat!!

I pray that after today you use this weapon given to you effectively and effectively. I hope you know Simon that Satan may desire to have you but you can decide whether he can truly do so.

Hey family. My apologies for the late post. I hope you are doing okay.

”Beloved friend, I pray that you are prospering in every way and that you continually enjoy good health, just as your soul is prospering.“
‭‭3 John‬ ‭1‬:‭2‬ ‭TPT‬‬
THE HOLY BIBLE

This week can we focus on prayer and fasting. I feel that we are in one of the most significant years/times ever. This is the year where many people will either be sifted like wheat ;

”And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:“
‭‭Luke‬ ‭22‬:‭31‬ ‭KJV‬‬

or walk in the fullness of God’s favour and mercy.

”You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.“
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭65‬:‭11‬ ‭NIV‬‬

It is a critical time for the church. The urgency in the spirit is that we all take our positions of intercession. This has nothing to do with a particular group of people called “intercessors” this is an alarm sounding to all who believe in The Lord Jesus Christ. This means that we should all be praying. Away with pulling blankets and slumbering. The devil is out sowing snares, traps , weeds on our paths. Destinies are being swapped while we are sound asleep after dishing out our prayer requests to “prayer warriors” .

The bible speaks about two prostitutes in the book of 1Kings 3

”“During the night this woman’s son died because she lay on him. So she got up in the middle of the night and took my son from my side while I your servant was asleep. She put him by her breast and put her dead son by my breast.“
‭‭1 Kings‬ ‭3‬:‭19‬-‭20‬ ‭NIV‬‬

After her child died, she woke up and took someone’s child! This is what the devil does while we take it easy. There’s no time for cute! There’s no time for procrastination or postponement! This is the time to arise otherwise you will wake up one morning and realise, what you gave birth to, has been stolen. We do not have the luxury of folding hands! Man ought always to pray!

PRESS ON! Pray! Fast! Arise and travail!❤️

LET’s GO!!

Heys and hies!!! Everyweek, when we get to Friday I’m like ohhh we are really growing , you know, consistency is something that builds systems and learning to apply it takes a lot more than knowing what to write. It takes dedication, winning the battle of laziness , procrastination and just feeling like what if what I’m doing isn’t helping anyone ? What if this is just one other website that will eventually shush after a while? What if I’m not even writing things that make sense? It’s a whole lot of things to consider when taking up a new ministry or project but what stirs the gift and strengthens it is simply showing up!! I’m glad I’ve been showing up for a little over a month now! Praise Jesus! HAPPY NEW MONTH MY BELOVED FAM!

Since the first day of the March fell on a reflection Friday how’s about we reflect on the whole month of February. How was it for you? What things stood out for you? Any testimonies? What was the constant battle? Can you say for sure that your mind was yielded to Holy Spirit?

Looking back, what would you have done differently? Answer the questions below . These are not questions you answer with speed. Selah

This is what the Lord Almighty says: “Give careful thought to your ways.“
‭‭Haggai‬ ‭1‬:‭7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Yesssss! It is our chilled Thursday! On this day we grab our popcorn and watch some movies or sermons! Did you guys watch the Esther movie last week? I loved it! My top 2 is The Pilgrim Progress and Esther .. I love watching Christian content because I don’t have to worry about scenes that create a sinful images in my mind. My cousin was asking me why I don’t watch movies with them , it’s because part of my consecration is to keep away from things that disturb my eyes and end up sitting on my spirit like a heavy rock. It’s hard to pray after watching all that! That being said, I do not watch horror movies!

It’s not even about struggling with stuff, it’s about guarding your eyes such that even a seed of evil cannot be planted. If you always watch movies where people take off panties, you’ll take off your panties soon enough. There are vibrations in everything you listen to and watch! They create a spiritual energy or tension that demands expression in the life of the one who beholds it. Drug people listen to a certain kind of music, so do alcoholics, it creates a mood that goes with the habit.

As a believer, I’m intentional about watching movies. I never used to think it matters , but it does. Some friends of mine were wondering why I watch cartoons or animations, it’s because I will not hear one cuss word after another, it’s obvious, you become what you behold and that’s why we are taught to fix our gaze on Jesus so that we become like Him! You’re that sexually active because you even set your eyes in sexually arousing content. Guard your eyes! You’ve no business being entertained by all that as a believer! It may look exciting but it is a destiny killer because soon, you will act out everything they’re “faking” on tv . Their fake will become your reality! Okayyyyyy! Now that I’ve typed all that, I’ve given you time to prepare the popcorn!