Letās continue from yesterdayās blog, where we began discussing how to not only build but also nurture the kingdom visions God has entrusted to us. I shared four points in that post, and today, Iāll be adding four more. I pray these words continue to inspire and empower you as you pursue His purpose.
Iāve come to understand that whether youāre building an organisation, a ministry (which Iām still learning about), or even a business you must pray. Prayer isnāt optional for the believer; itās essential. Scripture says, āMen ought always to pray and not faintā thatās not a suggestion, itās a divine instruction.
One of the issues Iāve noticed is that many people are quick to send out prayer requests, but they donāt pray themselves. They rely on others to stand in the gap while they remain silent. But hereās the truth: what if the person you sent that prayer request to forgets? What if they get busy? Will you let your destiny hang in the balance because you refused to open your mouth and declare life over what youāre building?
You need to pray over your work. Pray into the future. Speak things like, āLord, even next year shall be good,ā because the words you release in prayer are prophetic bricks. Without prayer, even the strongest-looking structure will start to fall apart. The winds will come, and without that spiritual foundation, the whole thing may be blown away.In this kingdom, I donāt know of anything that has truly lasted without prayer.
Number Six: Get Knowledge.
Weāre living in a time where some people see a book and immediately switch off. The moment reading is involved, they choose ignorance and thatās a dangerous mindset. Learning should never stop. Every day weāre picking up new information some of it foolish, if weāre honest so why not intentionally learn the things that will shape and prepare you for what God is calling you to build?
How can you expect to build something well when you know nothing about it? Imagine hiring a construction company to build your house, and when they arrive they say, āWe donāt actually know how to build⦠we didnāt study for this, but trust us, letās all hope for a good outcome.ā Would you proceed? Of course not. Why? Because youāre investing too much to let your vision fall into the hands of the unqualified.
Itās the same with your kingdom assignment. You must invest in knowledge. Study the Word. Learn from others. Enroll in courses. Read books. Iāve finished certain courses, yet I keep going back to learn more because I understand that a strong structure requires a well-informed mind. Empty heads donāt build lasting things. And thatās not an insult itās a reality. No one wants to build with or under someone who doesnāt know what theyāre doing. If you have to go back to school, do it. Get the knowledge you need to build well.
The same hours you spend endlessly scrolling on your phone you could be using just two of those to complete an online course. There are 2-hour courses out there packed with wisdom and strategy that could sharpen your vision. Even in the Bible, there are short books you can study deeply in a short amount of time books that carry life-changing revelation. We have to be honest: no one will take a vision seriously if itās fuelled by nothing but excitement and enthusiasm, yet completely lacking in information. Passion without knowledge is a shaky foundation. People invest in prepared visionaries those whoāve taken time to learn, study, and grow. Donāt just be fired up⦠be equipped.
Number Seven: Choose Your Companions Wisely.
I honestly canāt stress this enough, your own companions can destroy what youāre trying to build. Iāve seen it happen. Marriages have crumbled simply because one spouse started listening to the wrong friends and stopped co-building their home. Some friendships were meant to stay in primary school, high school, or wherever you left them and thatās okay.
You donāt need to feel guilty for separating from people who canāt walk with you into your next. Youāre about to birth and build something so you need people who not only believe in you but are also willing to support you if and when the need arises.
Some of you are wondering why your building isnāt progressing, yet a hidden hand in your circle keeps pulling out bricks. So you think youāre moving at a great speed only to be back to square one. A hand is removing bricks. Someone close to you is quietly discouraging others from supporting your vision. Saying things like, āI told her this was impossible, but she insists , letās just watch her fail.ā And then you defend them with, āBut weāve been friends for 21 years!ā
Listen: Years of friendship donāt prove the quality of friendship. Stop hanging around people who discourage, belittle, or sabotage your dreams. You do not need them in your building process. Choose wisely, your destiny depends on it. Many people discouraged us from continuing with MPG. Some even thought it would come to nothing but we are still here because we decided to step away. And if you want to be sure who is really for you? Ask God. Pray the dangerous prayer, He answers those quickly.
I donāt want to overload you with too much information so letās pause here for today. Weāll continue tomorrow. I truly hope youāre learning something valuable and that youāll take these lessons and apply them to your own journey. I love you, and I genuinely canāt wait to see what youāre building. Keep going, and keep growing! šø
