Pst Phil was in town over the weekend to minister to us in church. He was sharing about how we can move in the Holy Spirit through our trials in life. I like it when he steps in and touch on issues at the right time. A word in season for the church.. that's moving in the Spirit!

Pst Phil said trials are present as a 'compliment' from God. Every time we are hit by trials means God knows its time for you to receive a higher anointing! A real statement from him:" Things go wrong when you are in the will of God."

What really impact me the most was the issue of where our confidence lie in. Like plants, we root ourselves to environments, we come alive when we're under these conditions and thrive. All of us receive Jesus into our lives, our root system is drawing life from the teachings and encounters with him. But its also important that we have our root system within itself. Most of us are swayed by people's opinion on us. For example, we are 'alive' when people recognise the things we do or receive compliments and praises, once these are taken away, we wilt spiritually and in ourselves. Rooted within ourselves gives us happiness and confidence in being us. We're real, don't feel threatened, being free in expressing who you really are and that results in loving ourselves!

Personally I 'thrive' when people around me, especially my family, doing well in their walk with God and others would recognise the things I do. All that must change. I need to be rooted in myself. Its an important issue especially when I'm rising up as a CGL. A leader leads, confident of himself and his ability. I want to have confidence in myself.

*Picture taken from City Harvest Church website "Photo Gallery"*

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