Brighter Life Ministry

Philippians  4:11 Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content. Everyday we desire a better life,  a better house,  a better job,  a better qualification,  much more fat bank account etc... But sadly enough when we have things we desire another quest began,  another desire to have more the moment we see others who have what we have or more than us. Then I  begin by asking this question,  can we ever be satisfied?.  Yes.  Contentment. Paul, the apostle, wrote, "I don't say this out of need, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am" (Phil. 4:11). How could he make such a bold statement? Because he knew that contentment lies not in what he has, but in whose he is. Contentment is the secret of inward peace. It remembers the stark truth that we brought nothing into the world and we can take nothing out of it. Life, in fact, is a...

Genesis  19:26 But his wife looked back from behind him, and she became a pillar of salt. The command was given, "Flee for your life! Do not look behind you, nor stop anywhere in the Plain; flee to the hills, lest you be swept away." While fleeing, Lot's wife turned to look back, and was turned into a pillar of salt.. Chuck Sligh said 'Looking back in the Christian life is a recipe for failure' God was very explicit in giving His commands,  looking back might seems to be an unrecognised sin to many,  but looking back re-instate the desire of where you left behind. You that have been called out from sin and washed in the precious blood of Jesus Christ has been given a new life in Him. Looking back in a Christian life will break your concentration and communication with God,  thereby sweeping you away from your saviour. Looking back will break your flow in the spirit,  instead of growing you either remain stagnant or keep dieing each day. Looking b...

Judges 16:28.  Then Samson prayed to the Lord, "O Sovereign Lord, remember me. O God, please strengthen me just once more, and let me with one blow get revenge on the Philistines for my two eyes." A saying goes thus... 'You can't know the value of what you have,  until you loose it' Samson a champion was lured and trapped through lust  , it cost him his power , his eyes ,dignity and destiny. How guided are u over your God given purpose  ? An unexamined life is not worth living. Have u discovered  God's purpose for your life ? Are you taking steps to achieve them? For you not to be a prey to the devil Deploy your potentials towards it, and defend that God-giving purpose. It is your life. Samson lost it all,  because he was too careless,  it was too late before he could regain them back Devil's mission is to steal,  kill and destroy,  he accomplish all over samson.  Let your story be different,  guide your purpos...

Romans  8:14 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Life is like a maze; it's easy to get lost.  Pressure comes at us from every direction to keep others happy.  We study the important people in our lives,  trying to decide what they want from us and how to give it to  them,  and in the process we lose ourselves. You need to stop and ask,  "who am I living for?,  why am I doing the things I do?" Those who succeed at being themselves in the Bible  don't allow others to control them because they're led by God.  Don't be upset because people place demands on you,  it's your life,  take charge of it,  the pressure you feel right now may not be coming from others at all,  they may be coming from your own People- pleasing instincts.  There are times when we all do things we'd rather not do,  we do them because we love others,  and in so doing we sh...

Matthew  18:21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? When people are upset they say and do the wrong things.  At times such as these,  it's easy for you to become critical of them  and arrive at the wrong conclusion.  Instead,  slow down; ask God for patience and understanding.  Don't force others to live by their past while you expect yours to be forgotten Whatever you sow in mercy,  you'll reap a hundred times over. Everybody makes mistakes,  so give them a chance to come back into the relationship with dignity.  How long has it taken you to correct the mistakes in your life?,  aren't you still working on some?,  are you glad people don't know the whole story of your struggles?  So give people time ; give them an opportunity to explain themselves.  Jesus put up with Peter's weaknesses because He knew what Peter would one ...

John  9:3 Jesus answered, Neither hath this man sinned, nor his parents: but that the works of God should be made manifest in him. The verse above speaks of a man born blind from womb...  The Disciples were confused as to know if it was as a result of sin.  But Jesus answered,  'it's for the glory of God to manifest' Everything that happens to man is for a reason,  either caused by our actions or reactions. Most at times,  circumstances that surrounds us are programmed by God for a purpose.  God did not give Samuel to Hannah just because she was barren and needed a child so badly,  God gave  Samuel for the purpose to replace Eli. Joseph did not go down to Egypt just to become a prime minster, he  went  to Egypt  to usher the children of Israel to slavery spoken of  by God to Abraham.  Understand the clause that holds your problem.  Everything you are going through is for a purpose... You may be ...

John  2:3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. In biblical times, offering wine to your guests at a wedding was an expected courtesy. It was also a sign of respect, so running out of it would have been considered a social disaster. But observe how Mary handled it. Instead of looking for someone to blame, or making excuses, she took her problem to Jesus. That’s always the move. 'O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear. All because we do not carry, everything to God in prayer', Jesus told the servants to fill the jars with water and give some to the headwaiter. When he tasted it, the Bible says... 'The water had become wine...' But notice, it happened after they had obeyed Jesus, not before. Some times when prayer is suggested before the start of some things, some will ask 'is it necessary? Or ‘as it come to that? Or ' must we pray about everything? But we fail to know that God knows a...

John  21:17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep. Sometimes ago,  whenever it's time to sleep,  my Dad would ask if I had lock all the doors,  I would reply yes,  because I already did.  But even when everyone is one bed,  my Dad would stand up,  and check again,  just to be very sure the doors were actually locked.  Jesus asked Peter do you love me more than the time they enjoy together,  not once,  but three consecutive times,  and Peter replied yes.  At some point,  God want us to double check our faith in  Him,  He wants us to double check our love for Him,  Are we not  cleaved to Jesus only for the  good times,? Have we not forsaken Him even whe...

Ephesians  6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Satan uses people and circumstances,  but they  are not our real enemy, he is.  He works through people and  circumstances,  then delights in watching us react without ever realising that he is the source.  When Satan used Peter to try to prevent Jesus from going to the cross to complete the task God had sent Him to do.   Jesus  turned away from peter and said to him,  "Get behind Me,  Satan"... Satan  used Peter,  but Jesus knew that Peter was not  His problem,  so He turned away from Peter and addressed the source of the problem - Satan.  So,  first identify the source of your Problem. At the cross, Jesus prayed... 'Father forgive them,  for they do not know what they do'... When yo...

1 Samuel  1:5 But unto Hannah he gave a worthy portion; for he loved Hannah: but the LORD had shut up her womb. Sometimes the door will open only when you understand why it was shut in the first place.  Consider the story of Hannah,  she wanted a son but God wanted a prophet.  When she prayed,  'if you... give me a son,  I will give him back to you all his life...',  God not only gave her Samuel,  but also six more children.  When you pray for harvest God will ask you to sow a seed.  That seed may be something you love and want to cling to,  but don't  rather,  surrender it to God. Hannah discovered she couldn't be satisfied with less than God's will.  Elkanah had two wives,  but he loved Hannah the most and granted her a double portion of his possessions...  When you're not doing what you know God has truly called you to do,  the love of people and material things won't satisfy you.  O...