The Habit Of Being In The Spirit

And immediately I was in the spirit: and, behold, a throne was set in heaven, and one sat on the throne. Revelations 4:2 The life a believer ought to be a supernatural one. We have been born into a heavenly or spiritual realm and thus should be able to interact with that realm and access the fullness of its powers and glory. In other words, the believer should not be disadvantaged in any way as we have the ability to fully function in and from the realm of the spirit where everything that manifest in the physical realm is determined. . Also, just like the fictional ‘superman” a believer should be able to by-pass time and space and be transported into different parts of the world and into different realms by the Spirit. The scriptures clearly show us this. But sadly, this is not the reality as some believers are limited and manipulated by Satan and his cohorts where they are supposed to reign. This is largely because they do not understand the realms of the spirit-how to function in it and the limitless possibilities when one lives or functions from that realm, this Satan and his demons understand. Thus Satan will do anything to stop the believer from attaining full spiritual faculty functionality. I want you to know that there are limitless possibilities to a believer who understands the realm of the spirit. However, full functionality in the spirit requires the believer to develop the habit of being in the spirit. In other words, the believer has to learn how to enter, stay or spend more time in the spirit. This is what the Holy Spirit will have me reveal to you in this book. I will share with you the necessity of being in the spirit, the different levels and dimensions of being in the spirit and the effects of being in the spirit. I will also share with you some amazing experiences I have had in the realms of the spirit. Just like John in the scripture shared above, I have been transported in the spirit countless times to see, hear, interact and experience life in that realm, and I am so excited to be able to share these experiences with you in this book. One thing is for sure - this revelation will change your life if you will give yourself to reading and deeply meditating on it by the Spirit.

You are what you love. But you might not love what you think. In this book, award-winning author James K. A. Smith shows that who and what we worship fundamentally shape our hearts. And while we desire to shape culture, we are not often aware of how culture shapes us. We might not realize the ways our hearts are being taught to love rival gods instead of the One for whom we were made. Smith helps readers recognize the formative power of culture and the transformative possibilities of Christian practices. He explains that worship is the "imagination station" that incubates our loves and longings so that our cultural endeavors are indexed toward God and his kingdom. This is why the church and worshiping in a local community of believers should be the hub and heart of Christian formation and discipleship. Following the publication of his influential work Desiring the Kingdom, Smith received numerous requests from pastors and leaders for a more accessible version of that book's content. No mere abridgment, this new book draws on years of Smith's popular presentations on the ideas in Desiring the Kingdom to offer a fresh, bottom-up rearticulation. The author creatively uses film, literature, and music illustrations to engage readers and includes new material on marriage, family, youth ministry, and faith and work. He also suggests individual and communal practices for shaping the Christian life.

Today's neurological research has placed habit at the center of human behavior; we are what we do repetitively. When we want to add something to our life, whether it's exercise, prayer, or just getting up earlier in the morning, we know that we must turn an activity into a habit through repetition or it just won't stick. What would happen if we applied the same kind of daily dedication to faith? Could faith become a habit, a given--automatic? With vulnerable storytelling and insightful readings of both Old and New Testament passages, Jen Pollock Michel invites the convinced and the curious into a 40-day Bible reading experience. Vividly translating ancient truths for a secular age, Michel highlights how the biblical text invites us to see, know, live, love, and obey. The daily reflection questions and weekly discussion guides invite both individuals and groups, believers and doubters alike, to explore how faith, even faith as small as a mustard seed, might grow into a life-defining habit.

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Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Special Award "I have come to think that the true likeness of Flannery O'Connor will be painted by herself, a self-portrait in words, to be found in her letters . . . There she stands, a phoenix risen from her own words: calm, slow, funny, courteous, both modest and very sure of herself, intense, sharply penetrating, devout but never pietistic, downright, occasionally fierce, and honest in a way that restores honor to the word."—Sally Fitzgerald, from the Introduction

Beloved pastor Steve Poe helps Christians identify and break free from the destructive patterns that are keeping them from the joy-filled, flourishing life Jesus promised. We all have both good and bad habits in our life. Creatures of Habit reveals how to remove bad habits and replace them with godly ones. But it's not a matter of working hard, of "pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps." That approach simply doesn't work. True transformation is God's work--our job is to listen, obey, and put into practice what he's already directing us to do. Steve Poe has pastored large, growing churches for more than thirty-four years, and during that time he has counseled hundreds of people. He's seen that poor choices often become bad habits that in turn cause people a lot of problems. Hundreds of things can become a bad habit in our lives, but Poe focuses on the most common, among them: anger, lust, worry, cynicism, pride, self-centeredness, and greed. Each chapter provides insights, biblical examples, and tangible tools that will help you break the bad habits that can become spiritual strongholds in your life.

here are several misconceptions about the subject matter of faith. These misconceptions have left many believers experiencing unfulfilled and an unsatisfactory walk with God. This is because they do not understand what faith really is. Some others confuse faith with hope and believe. There are also those who assume that they have faith but are only operating in fear and doubt. This is why it is important to study the basic concept of faith. So, in this book, we will look into what faith is, the Satan kind of faith, the God kind of faith, and so much more. After reading this book, you will be armed with the understanding of the true concept of faith, what faith is not, and Satan’s strategy to keep your faith inactive.

The Christian life is built on three seemingly unremarkable practices: reading the Bible, prayer, and fellowship with other believers. However, according to David Mathis, such “habits of grace” are the God-designed channels through which his glorious grace flows—making them life-giving practices for all Christians. Whether it’s hearing God’s voice (the Word), having his ear (prayer), or participating in his body (fellowship), such spiritual rhythms of the Christian life have the power to awaken our souls to God’s glory and stir our hearts for lifelong service in his name. What’s more, these seemingly simple practices grant us access to a host of spiritual blessings that we can only begin to imagine this side of eternity—and the incredible joy that such blessings bring to God’s children today.