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Dear friend, Welcome, and thank you for visiting my blog. I'm Jacob — just a servant of God with a passion to share His Word, encouragement, and truth with others. I started this blog because I believe many people are silently struggling, searching for peace, and hungry for God. Through Bible-based encouragement, I want to help you grow stronger in faith and draw closer to Jesus. Writing and maintaining this blog takes prayer, study, time, and love. If my posts have blessed you in any way, and you'd like to support this work, I’ve created a simple way for you to do that. 💛 If you’d like to support my blog and help me continue writing, please click below: 👉 Buy Me a Coffee Your support helps me continue to write, grow this ministry, and reach more people with hope and faith. Every bit counts, and I'm truly grateful. Let’s keep believing together. With love in Christ, Jacob

  “Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, ‘Son of David, have mercy on me!’” — Mark 10:48 Have you ever felt like giving up on prayer? Like your cries to God are falling on deaf ears? That maybe God isn’t listening, or worse—maybe He doesn’t care? That’s exactly what Bartimaeus could have felt in Mark 10. He was blind, desperate, and sitting by the roadside when he heard Jesus was passing by. This was his chance. So he cried out, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” But instead of support, he was met with rebuke. The crowd told him to be quiet, to stay in his place, to stop disturbing the Master. But Bartimaeus refused to be silenced. He shouted even louder. And that, right there, is the key: when life tells you to give up, when the devil whispers that your prayers are useless—shout all the more. Many are quietly suffering because they’ve allowed discouragement to silence their faith. But not Bartimaeus. He kept his eyes on Jesus (even with...

They don't hate you because you're wrong. They hate you because you're rising. Your light exposes their shadows. Your progress offends their stagnation. And instead of clapping, they curse. Instead of supporting, they scheme. Behind the smiles, there's envy. Behind the "congratulations," there's witchcraft. Yes — people are being fought spiritually, not because they did anything wrong, but simply because God is blessing them. 😈 When Jealousy Turns Dark Jealousy doesn’t just sit quietly — it acts. People go to sangomas. They burn candles. They send spiritual attacks. They whisper behind closed doors. All because your glow is too loud for their comfort. They can't stop your calling, so they try to slow you down. They can't block your anointing, so they attack your peace, your business, your children, your mind. But here's the truth: > “I will fight those who fight you, and I will save your children.” — Isaiah 49:25 > “No weapon...

He will reach for you — even in the storm. Today, I preached at a bereavement service for a young couple who lost their 3-year-old child in the most sudden and painful way. The child wasn’t sick. He had just gone outside — simply to pee — and somehow, he fell, hit his head, and passed away within seconds. There are no words for this kind of tragedy. As I stood with them, feeling the weight of their grief, the Scripture that came to me was this moment from Matthew 14 — when Peter walked on water toward Jesus: > “But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, ‘Lord, save me!’ Immediately Jesus reached out His hand and caught him.” — Matthew 14:30–31 💔 You Can Be Faithful… and Still Afraid This couple are not strangers to faith. They pray. They go to church. They believe in God. But right now, in the face of unimaginable loss — they are sinking. And maybe you are too. Even Peter, a disciple walking with Jesus, started to drown when fear took hol...

“The day a blind man sees, the first thing he throws away is the stick that has helped him all his life.” At first, this sounds like a story of healing — a blind man finally receives his sight. A miracle. A breakthrough. A fresh start. But there’s another layer. That stick wasn’t just a tool. It was a lifeline. It guided him through darkness. It steadied his steps. It helped him survive when he couldn’t see. And yet, the moment his eyes are opened… he throws it away. Just like that. How many of us do the same? When we’re struggling, we cry out for help. We lean on people, on faith, on kindness. We depend on those who walk with us through the dark. But once things get better — once we “see” again — we forget. We forget the people who prayed for us, who gave us food when we were hungry, who stayed up at night to encourage us, who believed in us when we had nothing. We forget the stick. > “Do not forget the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the...

In many marriages today, there are partners who are being controlled—not with fists, but with manipulation, fear, guilt, and silence. It’s a prison that doesn’t have bars, but its effects are just as real. And tragically, the person inside often doesn’t even realize they’re caged... or worse, they’ve chosen to close their eyes. The Silent Cage Some marriages look perfect from the outside. But behind closed doors, there is one partner who: Decides where you go, what you wear, and who you talk to. Constantly belittles your opinions, dreams, and feelings. Uses guilt to keep you obedient, or the Bible to silence your voice. Makes you feel like everything is your fault. Gives you "just enough love" to keep you hoping, while slowly draining your soul. This is not love. This is emotional abuse. And emotional abuse is still abuse. You Are Not Wrong for Wanting Freedom You may ask yourself: "Am I wrong for being kind?" "Was I too loving?" "Is it me...

🛡️ You Are Not Alone. In life, we all face opposition. Sometimes it comes from people, sometimes from life’s challenges, and sometimes from within ourselves. It can feel like everything is pushing against you. But God has already spoken: > “They will fight against you, but they shall not prevail against you. For I am with you,” says the Lord, “to deliver you.” – Jeremiah 1:19 This isn’t just a verse — it’s a promise. 🔥 When You’re Under Attack... Emotionally exhausted? Spiritually dry? Physically drained or stuck in a hard place? Remember: No matter how fierce the battle, the outcome is already written — “they shall not prevail.” --- 🙏 Let This Be Your Reminder Today: ✅ God sees your struggle. ✅ He knows your name. ✅ He has a plan to deliver you. ✅ And no attack — spiritual, emotional, or physical — can succeed against His purpose for your life. --- 💬 Need prayer or encouragement? 📖 Read more at imbelieving.blogspot.com 🗣️ Share this with someone who needs strength...

Many people know about God — but don’t know Him. They go to church, read Bible verses, and try to be “good” — yet still feel far from Him. But God is not looking for religion. He wants relationship. > James 4:8 “Come near to God and He will come near to you.” A relationship with God is like any other close friendship: You talk to Him (prayer) You listen to Him (through His Word) You trust Him You walk with Him daily It’s not about being perfect. It’s about being connected. Being honest. Being with Him. > Revelation 3:20 “I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in...” God is not distant. He’s right there — knocking. Waiting for you to open your heart. --- 🕊️ A Simple Prayer: > “Lord, I want to know You — not just about You. Draw me close. I open my heart to You. Walk with me, speak to me, change me. Amen.”

As we step into July—the seventh month of the year—we are reminded that seven symbolizes completion and spiritual perfection in biblical numerology. It’s a powerful point in the year to reflect, realign, and rise. The Word of God in Isaiah 55:9 says: > "For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts." This is a divine reminder that while we plan, strive, and try to make sense of our lives, God is already operating on a higher plane. His vision is broader. His intentions are purer. His outcomes are far better than anything we can imagine. What does this mean for us this July? Trust more, stress less. God is not limited by our limitations. Align your goals with heaven’s priorities. Seek His wisdom before rushing into decisions. Rest in His timing. Delays are not denials; they are divine recalibrations. Think higher. Let your mindset reflect faith, not fear. Let July be the month you surrender...