You are where you are because of the fights you were willing to have—or the ones you avoided. It’s that simple.
Somewhere along the way, we bought into the lie that keeping the peace is the goal. But Jesus didn’t call us to be peacekeepers. He called us to be peacemakers. And there’s a big difference. Peacekeepers avoid conflict. Peacemakers step into it, take ownership, and build something better in its place.
We inhabit a world obsessed with immediacy. Everything—our careers, relationships, even our spirituality—demands instant gratification. If we’re not moving, we assume we’re stagnating. But this is a false presupposition, an illusion constructed by an impatient culture. The truth is that God does not adhere to human timelines. He is not rushed. He is not pressured. And, as hard as it may be to accept, He is never late.
Nehemiah understood this. He had a vision—a burden, a calling. He saw the broken walls of Jerusalem and longed to rebuild. Yet, for months, he remained still. He waited. He prayed. He resisted the urge to act prematurely. And because of that, when the moment of opportunity came, he was ready.
The prophetic is not a mystical lottery; it is a sword. When you receive a word from God, you are not merely given information—you are handed ammunition. The Word of the Lord is meant to be wielded, spoken, and acted upon with courage and discipline. It is not something to be shelved like a trophy; it is a directive for war.
Not all prayer is created equal. Some prayers are effective, mobilizing action, bringing clarity, and catalyzing transformation. Others? They’re hollow, ineffective utterances that lack alignment with reality and responsibility. So, what’s the difference? What makes a prayer move mountains instead of simply echoing into the void?
