LIVING THE WORD

First and foremost, pray to become a person who pleases the Lord.  As you do, He will provide you with everything you need in abundance. The Lord revealed that those loved by God are like beloved pets, while those who live without His love are like stray dogs. Just as a pet dog is lovingly cared for by its owner with regular meals and enjoyable walks, so too will God provide for His followers, showering them with His blessings. On the other hand, stray dogs must fend for themselves, without the certainty of daily food or safety. Finding peaceful places to roam is a challenge, and sometimes they may wander into dangerous situations. In the same way, God abundantly provides for those who seek to please Him. As righteous people, we need not struggle for success and wealth on our own, unlike many in this world who try to achieve these things through their own efforts. If we live to please God, He blesses us — sometimes even granting success and prosperity that others may envy. While so...

Those who use their time wisely for the Lord are those who have overcome Satan.   On the other hand, those who waste their time in a meaningless way are those who have been defeated by him. Satan constantly tries to prevent us, the righteous, from fulfilling God's will. One of his main tactics is to steal our time.   He uses various strategies to do this, discouraging us, making us lazy, or keeping us preoccupied with tasks that have nothing to do with God's purposes. In this way, he hinders us from accomplishing what the Lord desires. The Lord tells us that we can measure our victory over Satan by how effectively we use our time for Him each day. Those who are successful in this world achieve it because they make the most of every moment, using their time efficiently. For us, the righteous, to succeed and prosper, we too must be diligent in how we use our time, ensuring it is spent effectively for the Lord. Only then can we truly prosper and bring God's glory to the...