14/09/2026
Life is made up of highs and lows. You will experience both mountains and valleys throughout your lifetime. You may feel at times you are trapped in a valley (a dark, isolated, and lonely place) and will never get out. Remember, a valley is nothing but a mountain turned upside down. As sure as there is a valley there is a mountaintop awaiting you. Though you may not like it or understand it, it was David who said that in the valley God restored his soul. Do not fight it. Always allow for your body, your soul, and your spirit to be renewed and refreshed. Enjoy spending time with God daily to be renewed and refreshed.
When you look at your current situation, predicament and state, is there anything to smile about?
My friend, we all go through moments of anxiety, uncertainty, fear of unknown and challenges of life giving us a fix and making us feel like all forces of nature are working against us and ready to give us a technical knockout. You may have a vision that is so clear that you are certain when you achieve it your life will take a complete turnaround but in between the present and the vision, issues, situations and disappointments seem to be ganging against your dream but God brings them so that you can learn lessons that will be very key to achieving your visions effectively, He is working behind the scene on your favor and that’s why today am sharing these verses with you:-
Isaiah43:2 "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, nor will the flame burn you. For I am the LORD your God.”
Isaiah46:4 “Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
Isaiah45:3 “I will go before you and will level the mountains, I will break down gates of bronze and cut through bars of iron. I will give you hidden treasures, riches stored in secret places, so that you may know that I am the LORD, the God of Israel, who summons you by name.
Isaiah 41:10 “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Deuteronomy 31:6 “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
2 chronicles 20:17,” You will not have to fight this battle. Take up your positions; stand firm and see the deliverance the LORD will give you, Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Go out to face them, and the LORD will be with you.'"
Some few years ago I had a lot of issues around my life involving finances and there is this day that I was going home from our office and didn’t have fare(60bob) to connect from town to home(Githurai 45) I walked all the way from parliament road to Ronald Ngara not sure what to do. My wife called to inform me that I was to carry home dinner and some baby necessities which gave me more worry. While standing outside former Nakumatt Ronald Ngara, A friend called me requesting that I visit them urgently for an urgent matter, more worries.
It reached a point that I decided to talk to God to intervene and I found myself heading towards Afya center not sure what was driving me. Fortunately I met with an old friend who was so happy to see me and he claimed that he has been reading my daily texts, tweets and Facebook posts and they have been touching and changed his life and he requested to share coffee with me but I didn’t take the offer so he gave me a 100 shilling note, answered prayer. Immediately I turned rejoicing and went straight to the bus stop boarded a bus to Zimmerman to see the friend. When I arrived at their home, I received a warm welcome, had a long chat then they handed to me parcels with goodies and shopping and an envelope with several 1000 notes. I didn’t tell them my problem but God was working behind the scene on my favor.
God has an appointed time to fulfill the visions, dreams and desires in your heart. Just because it has taken a long time or because you’ve tried and failed doesn’t mean that it’s not going to happen. Don’t give up on those dreams! Don’t be complacent about pursuing what God has placed in your heart. Our God is a faithful God. No matter how long it’s been, no matter how impossible things looks, if you’ll stay in faith, your appointed time is coming.
Remember, every dream that’s in your heart, every promise that has taken root, God put it there. Not only that, but He has every intention of bringing it to pass. Hold on to that vision today and declare, “My time is coming. God is working behind the scenes on my behalf. I will fulfill my destiny!” As you hold on to your vision and speak life over your dreams, you’ll see them begin to take shape. You’ll see your faith grow; you’ll see your hope strengthen, and you’ll see yourself step into the appointed time God has for you!
What are you looking at today? Not in the natural, but with your spiritual eyes. Are you facing challenges?
God Has got you.
Don't condemn yourself if your soul is troubled and upset. You're not stuck even though it feels like it. The Lord's going to get you through this. Begin to pray and thanking God that He's with you and will never leave you nor forsake you. Even though it may seem difficult to rejoice when you're depressed, it'll be worth it all when you finally experience a breakthrough. At first it may seem like you're just faking it or going through the motions but keep on acknowledging God's goodness and mercy in your life, and see what happens.
Don’t just look at your problems day in and day out. Lift up your eyes and look toward heaven.
In the natural, you will move in the direction that your eyes are looking. The same is true in the spiritual realm. If you are always looking at your problems — meditating on them, feeling sorry for yourself, telling everybody about them — you will become consumed by them. But when you look up, your life will start to move up.
When you keep your eyes on Jesus, it is a sign of your faith and expectancy. Faith is what gets God’s attention. When you have an attitude of faith and expectancy, you open the door for His power in your life. Today, lift up your eyes and your heart and rise up into the victorious life He has prepared for you! He is working behind the scene on your favor and have your best interest at heart, He has good plans for you and has written your names on His palm that He may not forget about you.
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My friend, your appointed time has come, time to rejoice, to shift, to arise and shine. It’s your time, your chance, your season and your life will never ever be the same again!
Arise and Shine!
Arise and Possess your Possession.
And so shall it be in Jesus Name!
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Africa Youth Rescue Initiative
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Ambassador Steve Mbugua
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