C H O F Ministry

Tag: Trust

  • “Trusting God in Difficult Times”

    C H O F Ministry’s Unified Manna
    “Faith: More Than Belief, a Lens to Reimagine”

    Good morning! 🌅 As we awaken to another blessed day, let us step forward with the assurance that our faith 🛡️ is the lens through which we can truly see and navigate the complexities of life.

    Scriptural Insight – Proverbs 3:5 (CSB)
    “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.”

    C H O F Ministry’s Synopsis:
    This powerful verse from Proverbs encapsulates the essence of faith—complete reliance on God, especially when the path ahead seems uncertain. It urges us to surrender our limited perspective 🌐 and lean into God’s infinite wisdom, knowing He guides us lovingly through every challenge and hardship.

    🗣️Bishop Houston’s Contemplation:
    In the whirlwind of life’s storms 🌪️, it’s natural to grasp for control, seeking solace in our own solutions. Yet, Proverbs 3:5 beckons us to a trust that transcends understanding, to a faith that does not waver in difficult times. This trust is not passive; it’s an active surrender 🤲, a daily decision to let go of our plans and embrace God’s guidance. It’s about acknowledging our limitations and placing our undivided confidence in the One who sees the end from the beginning. When we lean on our understanding, we see through a lens clouded by fears, doubts, and limitations. But when we trust in the Lord, He elevates our perspective, guiding us with wisdom that only comes from Him 🌟. This trust molds us, shaping our character and guiding us into paths of peace and righteousness. It’s in the moments of surrender that we find true strength 💪, for it is God who holds the map of our lives, lighting our path step by step. Let us embrace this trust, allowing it to be the anchor of our souls in turbulent times.

    “Let Us Go into The Throne Room of Grace and Mercy” 🙏🏾

    Heavenly Father, in the tapestry of life’s trials and uncertainties, we seek the comfort of Your presence and the steadfastness of Your wisdom. Teach us to trust You wholeheartedly, to surrender our understanding for the divine guidance You offer. In moments of doubt, remind us of Your unending love ❤️ and the plans You have for us—plans for hope and a future. Lead us in Your truth, and help us to lean not on our own understanding but on Your providential hand. In all things, may we glorify You, trusting in Your goodness and mercy. To God Be The Glory.

    Have a Terrific Tuesday, Everyone! 🌍🕊️💙😊

    C H O F Ministry:
    “Igniting Faith, Elevating Wisdom, Transforming Lives”
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  • “God’s Will Shouldn’t Be an Option”

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    Happy Friday Everyone. 

    You know Beloved, at times we make God’s will an option. I say that because there are times in life when we assume that our desires are in line with God’s will, but somehow, somewhere, we ignore the procedure of asking Him if what we desire is His will for us. Many times, it’s because we’re afraid to find out that our plans are in disagreement with His. So, we purposely opt out of asking Him just to follow or continue to follow the wrong path that has led many believers “INCLUDING ME” into unnecessary and unwanted situations. Instead of asking God to guide us we did things our way. Beloved, we must always remember that as human beings we make mistakes and are often in conflict with God’s will. God’s ways are on a higher level, and we may not understand why He chooses for things to be a certain way, but we still need to trust Him. He sees all things in the future, while we can only assume what’s about to happen. Let us, lay down all our earthly requirements and start inquiring what God wants for us – His will for us should stand alone and not be an option.

    So, as we enter this weekend let us all choose His perfect will and opt out of leaning on our own understanding.
    Amen? AAAAMen. 😀 

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    First Lady Donece and I Thank You.
    Bishop, Dr. W. F. Houston, Jr. (D. Min.)

  • “Crossing Over the Trust Line”

    Bishop Houston Mid Week Crossing Over the Trust Line

    In the years I’ve spent living by faith, there’s something I’ve learned to do that has helped me receive from God when I’m going through tough personal situations. It’s something I call crossing over the trust line. Now, there may be someone out there asking: Bishop Houston, what’s a trust line? Well, I’m glad you asked. 😀 Beloved, a trust line is what you need when you want God to do the “incredible” in your life. It’s what you need when you want to be strong, steady, and secure in your faith and yet you keep wavering back and forth between your circumstances and God’s promises, *believing first one thing, then something else. It’s what can make you like faithful Abraham. Believe it or not, Abraham had standard situations to deal with just like we do. He knew there was no ordinary way for God’s promise to him to come true. Yet the Word says Abraham considered not his own body. In other words Beloved, Abraham ignored the ordinary “NORMAL” suggestions around him and believed only God’s promise.

     
    Somewhere he crossed over the trust line. 😀 He made a permanent decision to go with the Word of God. He made a final commitment. He chose to cross over to the point of no return. And if you’re ever going to see God do the impossible in your life, you’re going to have to do the same thing!!!
     
    Now, there may be someone out there asking: Bishop Houston, how do I draw that trust line? Well, again, I’m glad you asked!!! 😀 You begin with the Word. Pursue, explore and examine the promises of God and deliberately have confidence in what He has said, and is saying, about your need. Meditate on those promises until confidence and trust becomes very intense in your heart. Then draw the trust line. Draw it in your mind and emotions. Draw it across the floor in your prayer room. Say, “In the presence of God, in the presence of all the angels in this room, and in the devil’s face, I’m crossing over the trust line. From this moment on, I consider this matter done!!! From this day forward, I give God the praise and the glory in the Name of Jesus!!!”
     
    Beloved, from that moment on, speak only as if your phenomenon has already happened. Turn your back on the problems, on the doubts, and turn your face toward Jesus.
     
    I’m a witness that God will do the impossible in your life. This morning, I’m challenging you to cross over the trust line.
     
    “To God Be the Glory.”

  • “Imprisoned”

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    Good Morning Happy Monday.

    Beloved, have you ever felt caught between a rock and a hard place? You know, no matter what choice you make, it seems to be the wrong one. You struggle and struggle with it until you reach the end of your rope. You realize that nothing you can do on your own will change your situation(s). Well, I have on many occasions.

    It’s easy to become discouraged and start to panic, fearing that you’ll never find your way out of the mess. At times I’ve felt like a sheep caught in a barbed wire fence. But I’ve found that when this occurs, I need to be still so the Shepard can cut me loose. Beloved, if you would just be still, the Lord will cut you loose and free you from your seemingly hopeless situation. You see, the more we struggle, the tighter what has us snared “tricks, deception, decoy become. That’s because we’ve spent too much time and energy trying to free ourselves. And the outcome never changes we get the same results – CAPTURED!!!

    Beloved, the Lord wants us to be still and trust Him to deliver us from whatever has us imprisoned. If we’re still, we’ll hear our shepherd approaching, wire cutters in hand, to set us free.

    Have a blessed Monday and a joyful Week.

  • “I’m God All By Myself”

    I Am God All By Myself
    Genesis 18:14 – Is anything too hard for the LORD? . . .

    One day, I was in my backyard on a beautiful, sunny day, preparing to do one of my favorite pastimes – ‘barbecue’. I was just adoring the blue sky when all of the sudden, out of nowhere, it began to rain even though there wasn’t a cloud in the sky. Beloved, it was as blue as can be. The sun was out and very bright. But for about three minutes, there was this serious downpour. I said, “WOW, where in the world is this rain coming from?”

    It was like God was saying, “I can make it rain whenever I want to. I can use a little cloud, a big cloud or no cloud. I’m God. I’m the most powerful Creator of the world. When I say rain, I don’t need a cloud. When I say you’re cured, I don’t have to have medicine. When I say pay raise or promotion, I don’t need your boss’s approval. When I say abundance, I don’t need a bank. I’m not limited by the natural. I’m a supernatural God and I’m God all by myself.”

    Beloved, whatever you’re facing today, I want you to know that God has the answer no matter what things look like in the natural. Trust Him because He can make a way where there seems to be no way. He can make something out of nothing, and He doesn’t need a cloud to make it rain!!!

    CHOF Ministry Prayer:
    Dear Heavenly Father, I honor You today because You’re worthy. I trust that You’re working behind the scenes on my behalf. I believe that You can make a way out of no way, and I look for You to rain down blessings in every area of my life.
    In Jesus’ mighty name I pray, Amen and Amen.

  • “Tearing Down Sophisticated Barriers”

    Tearing Down Sophisticated Barriers

    2 Corinthians 10:5 (AMP)
    We are destroying sophisticated arguments and every exalted and proud thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought and purpose captive to the obedience of Christ,

  • “A Contaminated Relationship”

    Contaminated Relationship
    Here Is Today’s Question
    Agatha H. asked:
    Bishop Houston, my name is Agatha H. I am in a relationship with a man that won’t stop smoking drugs (weed is his drug of choice) and he comes home at all times of the morning. I love him, but I am tired. What should I do about this contaminated relationship?

    Thank you for your question Agatha H.
    Today’s Bible scripture reverences are from the
    New Living Translation Bible versions”.

    Answer:
    Well Agatha, at times it’s easy for us to overlook how much God loves us and how much value we have in Him. When we lose sight of the greatness God has put on the inside of us, we can begin to make choices based on a poor self-image. Those decisions cause many Christians to end up in bad relationships. That’s because they lose their focus on protecting the special gifts God placed on the inside of them.

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    So, as a believer you should look to God. Your desire should be to please Him. You see, the morals of someone who has taken their eyes off Jesus will be different. The problem with trying to please people who aren’t serving God is you’ll eventually violate your conscience and become unhappy. Now, I have some good news for you. The good news is that God definitely has better relationships available for you if you’ll trust Him!!!​

    I’m encouraging you, if you feel that you’re in an unhealthy relationship, please don’t stay in it!!! Now, if you need more assistance go to your pastor or another godly adult who will counsel you and your friend.

    Agatha, God will help you move from a destructive relationship into a strong, healthy one that fits your desire!!!

    I’m standing with you as you seek God in your relationship. I encourage you to spend time thinking, meditating and praying over these scriptures I am about to give you. They relate to your friendship and relationship with God.

    Psalm 37:4-5 (NLT)
    “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.”
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    Psalm 119:63 (NLT)
    “I am a friend to anyone who fears you— anyone who obeys your commandments.”

     Proverbs 3:3-6 (NLT)
    “ Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation. Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”

    Proverbs 17:17 (NLT)
    “A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.”

    Proverbs 18:24  (NLT)
    “There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.”

     Proverbs 27:6 (NLT)
    “Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.”

    Proverbs 27:17 (NLT)
    “As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.”

    James 4:4 (NLT)
    “You adulterers! Don’t you realize that friendship with the world makes you an enemy of God? I say it again: If you want to be a friend of the world, you make yourself an enemy of God.”

    Thank you for your question Agatha H.

  • “IS YOUR MOUTH OPENED?”

    Focal Scripture (Psalm 81:10, NLT)
    “Open your mouth wide, and I will fill it”

    Beloved, how open is your mouth right now? In other words, are you expecting God to fill you and increase you beyond your boundaries? Are you ready for Him to satisfy your needs and wishes with good things?

    Allow me to give you an example. Think about a baby bird. When they are ready to eat, they open their mouths wide. They trust that they will be fed. They expect it. They look for it. They’re ready for it. Well this should be the same way with us.

    Beloved, we need to keep our spiritual mouths open by expecting the goodness of God to bring us gratification.

    You must always stay positive, because negative thinking is like closing your mouth. And you know what they say about a closed mouth – “a closed mouth won’t get fed”.

    Beloved, Jesus is saying today, “Why don’t you take down the boundaries?” Why don’t you trust and believe for supernatural opportunities? That little bird waiting for food isn’t concerned about where the mother is going to get it from. It isn’t concerned about how she’s going to dig it up. No!!! that bird just opens its mouth, trusting and waiting. Beloved, why don’t you do the same today? Trust, believe and have all confidence that God is working behind the scenes. All you have to do is open your mouth wide today. Believe me, you won’t be disappointed. God is faithful to His Word, and He will fill you and satisfy you when you put your trust in Him!!!
    Amen? AaaaMen!!! 😀

    My Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, as you depart from this word, may the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 😀

    CHOF Blank Prayer for the week

  • CHOF Ministry’s Word for Today

    Beloved, there are three ingredients of faith: belief, trust, and confidence.

    Mark 11:24 Amplified Bible (AMP) says:
    24 For this reason I am telling you, whatever things you ask for in prayer [in accordance with God’s will], believe [with confident trust] that you have received them, and they will be given to you.

     

     

  • Loyalty and Trust

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