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Honoring God With Our Firstfruits

Money is one of the most sensitive subjects in life—and also one of the clearest indicators of where our hearts truly are. Jesus said, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21, NKJV). One of the ways God has called His people to demonstrate trust, worship, and obedience is through tithing—bringing the first ten percent of our income to Him.

Tithing is not about God needing our money. He owns everything already (“The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness” – Psalm 24:1). Instead, tithing is about our need to keep Him first in our hearts and acknowledge Him as our source.

1. Tithing Is an Act of Obedience

In Malachi 3:10, God says: “Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this,” says the Lord of hosts, “If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it.”

This is one of the only times in Scripture where God invites us to test Him. He promises that when we obey by bringing the tithe, He will bless us in return.

2. Tithing Teaches Us to Trust God

Tithing is not always easy, especially when finances feel tight. But it’s a reminder that we depend on God, not our paycheck. Deuteronomy 14:23 (NLT) says the purpose of tithing is “to learn to always fear the Lord your God.” By giving the first tenth back to Him, we acknowledge that He is our Provider and we trust Him to meet our needs.

3. Tithing Supports God’s Work

The tithe provides for the ministry of the church, enabling the Gospel to spread and lives to be transformed. In the Old Testament, the tithe supported the Levites (Numbers 18:21). Today, it supports pastors, missionaries, outreach, and the local church community. When we tithe, we’re sowing into God’s Kingdom and partnering with Him in eternal impact.

4. Tithing Breaks the Grip of Greed

Money can easily become an idol. Paul warns that “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil” (1 Timothy 6:10). Tithing helps us keep money in its rightful place. By giving God the first portion, we declare that He—not wealth—is our master.

5. Tithing Positions Us for Blessing

God’s principle of sowing and reaping is true in every area of life. Proverbs 3:9–10 promises: “Honor the Lord with your possessions, and with the firstfruits of all your increase; so your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.”

When we give faithfully, we align ourselves with God’s blessing and provision.

Final Thoughts

Tithing is not about legalism, but about love. It’s not about duty, but about devotion. Every tithe is a declaration: “Lord, You are my source, my Provider, and my priority.”

If you’ve struggled with the idea of tithing, ask God to increase your faith and help you see it as worship. When you put Him first, you’ll discover what countless believers have experienced—that God is faithful, and His blessings overflow.

You’re hungry, you say? Let’s feed that spirit and fire for God! 

“Kingdom fasting” usually refers to fasting that is not just about abstaining from food for personal benefit, but fasting with a kingdom mindset—seeking God’s will, advancing His purposes, and aligning with His rule in every area of life. It goes beyond religious ritual and self-denial; it’s fasting with intentionality for the glory of God and the building of His kingdom.

Here are some key aspects often connected with kingdom fasting:

God-Centered, Not Self-Centered

Instead of fasting primarily for personal breakthrough, weight loss, or health, kingdom fasting is about surrendering desires to seek God’s presence, guidance, and purposes.

(Matthew 6:33 – “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.”)

Fasting with Righteousness

Isaiah 58 describes the fast God chooses, the kind of fast that pleases Him:

• “To loose the bonds of wickedness” – breaking chains of sin and oppression.

• “To undo the heavy burdens” – lifting weights off others, not adding to them.

• “To let the oppressed go free” – pursuing justice and freedom.

• “To share your bread with the hungry” – meeting practical needs.

• “To bring to your house the poor who are cast out” – hospitality and generosity.

• “When you see the naked, that you cover him” – caring for the vulnerable.

True fasting is not about denying ourselves for show—it’s about denying selfishness so we can love God and people more fully.

Spiritual Warfare & Intercession

Kingdom fasting often includes standing in the gap for nations, families, communities, and churches—praying for revival, deliverance, and the advancement of God’s kingdom on earth.

Transformation & Alignment

It’s about allowing God to shape our hearts so we walk in holiness, obedience, and power.

The goal is not just answers to prayer, but transformation into Christlikeness, so His will can flow through us.

Empowerment for Kingdom Work

Jesus fasted before beginning His public ministry (Luke 4). Kingdom fasting prepares and empowers believers for effective service, boldness, and spiritual authority.

In short: Kingdom fasting is fasting with a focus on God’s kingdom agenda—justice, righteousness, revival, and transformation—rather than merely personal gain.

Now put down that plate and marinate on Isaiah 58!

Tongues is indeed for every believer. Let’s dive in. 

First, let’s go over a few key points. We are one with the Holy Spirit; as stated in 1 Corinthians 6:17 “But he who is joined to the Lord is one spirit with Him.” Romans 8:26-27 tells us, “Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God.” We learn from this scripture that the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. Meaning we don’t always know what God wants us to pray for, but the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words; and the Father, who knows all hearts, knows what the Spirit is saying because the Spirit pleads for us believers in harmony with God’s own will. Those “groanings” are not the gift of tongues so all we want to glean from this portion of scripture is that the Holy Spirit prays for us. The Holy Spirit is our helper. 

Now let’s look more specifically at the gift of tongues mentioned in 1 Corinthians 14. There are three expressions of tongues; ​​the personal tongue, a private prayer language for self-edification (1 Corinthians 14:2); the proof tongue, an earthly language for unbelievers to witness God’s power, as seen on the day of Pentecost; and the prophetic tongue, which requires an interpreter to provide a message for the church’s benefit. Now why would God only want certain people to have a personal, private prayer language? He wants to speak with all of His children in this intimate way, therefore all we have to do is receive this divine gift. 

So what’s blocking us from speaking in this wonderful private prayer language? It comes down to one word – ego. Not pride, pride can be a part of it, but self is the root.  We get in our own way. Ego allows one or a combination of these three things to block igniting the gift of speaking in tongues. Fear, doubt, and overthinking.

Fear of looking foolish. We’re afraid of people of the world, heathens, criticizing us. Well, so be it. We’re afraid of religious Christians criticizing us. Well, so be it. If you’re worried about looking strange, let me just tell you plainly, you’re going to look strange. We are supposed to stand out. God calls us to be set apart, not to fit in. We are a peculiar people.

Doubt in the Holy Spirit praying through us. We say, “This is just me.” Or “Maybe this isn’t really the gift of tongues.” Our doubt needs to go and be replaced by faith. We need to trust fully in God’s Word. The other thing is that yes, it will partially be just us. One of the biggest misconceptions that Christians have is that the Holy Spirit is going to do all the work. In fact, any spiritual act requires faith. It requires our participation. It requires our action, our trust in God. Just because we do not fully understand it does not mean we should not fully put our faith in it.“For we walk by faith, not by sight,” (2 Corinthians 5:7). “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding,” (Proverbs 3:5).

Lastly, overthinking. Just relax – that is faith in action. Sometimes we have trouble releasing this gift because we’re so tense and wrapped up in ourselves. So, let go of the fear. Let go of the doubt. Let go of the overthinking. We will look foolish. This is real. Faith trumps all. 

Now, I challenge you to begin to release those syllables and sounds by faith, trusting that the Holy Spirit will fill them. It is the language of surrender. It is the language of faith. Leave it to God to hide such immense power behind such a humble childlike act. It’s like starting a car. You have to turn the key, but once you turn the key, that engine takes over and you’ll feel the moment that it becomes a flow. Go ahead, be bold. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be ashamed. Release those heavenly syllables and sounds. 

In Jesus’ Name, Amen!!

Please know that the Holy Spirit is residing in you! You have not
blasphemed Him. How do I know this? Because the Word says this: “And
when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of
righteousness, and of judgment.” (John 16:8). If you didn’t have the
Holy Spirit, you would not feel any conviction or need to get right with
God. This is because the Holy Spirit is the one who gives us conviction.
There is no conviction without Him.  In addition, the Holy Spirit is the
one who testifies of Jesus. “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall
send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the
Father, He will testify of Me.” (John 15:26 NKJV). Now because the Holy
Spirit is the one who testifies of Jesus, the reason why blaspheming Him
is the only unforgivable sin is because we need His witness in order to
ask Jesus to be our Savior. No Holy Spirit, no conviction that we need a
Savior. The Holy Spirit never leaves you: “And I will pray the Father,
and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you
forever…” (John 14:16)

I wanted you to have these verses, as they really helped set me free
from tormenting thoughts. Use these when the enemy tells you that the
Holy Spirit has left you or you feel condemnation or hopelessness:

–        In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the
gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed
with the Holy Spirit of promise. (Ephesians 1:13)

–        For if our heart condemns us, God is greater than our heart,
and knows all things. (1 John 3:20)

–        And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be
with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be
dismayed. (Deuteronomy 31:8)

If the enemy gives you any type of suicidal thoughts or feelings of
hopelessness, speak this: “I shall not die, but live, and declare the
works of the Lord.” Psalm 118:17

The enemy will present a thought to you and then try to reinforce it
was a feeling, be it emotional or physical. He will do it repeatedly.
This is called conditioning. The enemy may also present you with a
specific sin or situation in your mind to say that you’ve messed up
completely and there is no hope, but do not believe him. Remember this:
“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ
Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” (Romans 8:1)

If you take the bait and agree with the thought (agreeing can look like
worrying about it, fretting over it, trying to reason it out,
researching it obsessively) he now has legal ground to torment you with
it. The Holy Spirit does not reside in our feelings or intellect, but in
our spirit. If you agree with the thought, immediately apologize to
Father for partnering with the lie. So, it looks like this …

Lie comes -> speak verse out loud

Lie comes -> (if you agree with it) -> “I’m sorry Father for believing
the lie over Your Word which says ..> -> speak verse out loud

You cannot use human reasoning to take these thoughts down because you
are dealing in the spirit realm. God’s Words are the only thing that
will destroy it because they are the sword of the spirit. I saw
breakthrough within a week of doing this method.

Please keep coming to the zoom group. The spirit of condemnation needs
to be cast out. You will see a lot of relief from this and the volume
will go down on the thoughts. But speaking the Word of God eradicates
the thoughts forever.

In the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth I rebuke and bind all anti-prayer demons in the air, on the earth, under the earth, in the sea and all the waters above and underneath e.g. rivers, dams, etc.

I destroy all hindrances against my prayers in Jesus’ Name. I also rebuke and bind all anti-deliverance demons, anti-progress demons, anti-prosperity demons and anti-miracle demons.

I use the fire of the Holy Spirit and the Blood of Jesus Christ to destroy all spiritual cellophane covering the air. I destroy every covering that the devil has made around or against me in Jesus’ Name. I destroy every cage, every chain, every cord and every bag of witches against me. I prophesy to the East wind to blow away every smoke screen of the devil against my prayers in Jesus’ Name.

I destroy Satan’s entire web that has entangled me. I loose myself from all the powers of darkness against me. I break myself loose from the powers of witches, wizards, spiritual husbands, spiritual wives, spiritual children, spiritual homes, spiritual properties, familiar spirits, water spirits, dead human spirits, etc.

I break in pieces every spiritual screen, which Satan is using in monitoring me. I destroy every spiritual mirror, spiritual tape, spiritual camera, spiritual satellites and all spiritual properties that Satan has set against me.

I rebuke, bind and cast out of my life all evil terrestrial and celestial spirits against me in Jesus’ Name. I stand on this Word and condemn all properties and weapons against me in Jesus’ Name. I bind all powers of witches, wizards, demigods, familiar spirits, water spirits, all chief evil spirits, spirits of weakness and every other evil spirit working against my life and my progress in Jesus’ Name. satan, all evil spirits and servants of Satan, I destroy every covering you have made to protect yourself from the Holy Spirit fire, no matter your level, rank, office and area of operation in the spirit.

In the powerful Name of Jesus Christ I destroy any of my properties in the spirit world – anywhere my image, my properties, my pictures, my clothes, my money, my name, any parts of my body, my finger nails or my hair is in the air, on the earth, underneath the earth or in the waters above or underneath, in rivers and in seas, before swine or idols, in the covens or temple of Satan – I ask the Holy Spirit’s fire to destroy the items of Satan working against me and testifying against me through those properties in Jesus’ Name.

In the victorious and powerful Name of our Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth, I ask You, Lord to loose my heart, my soul, and my mind in the spirit. I destroy any cage, chain, bag or prison room
where Satan has tied my heart, my soul and my mind. I ask You Holy Spirit to destroy all the power of the demons on guard against my heart, my soul and my mind.

Heavenly Father, I bring the sins of my ancestors before You. I confess all their sins, including the killing of human beings, worshipping of idols, selling and buying of human beings, sacrificing human beings to idols, demons and Satan, eating human flesh and every other evil and wicked act that they have done.

I break and nullify all curses, covenants and initiations made by my ancestors or by myself in the air, on the earth, under the earth, in the waters above or underneath. In Jesus’ Name I come against all curses I have made against myself, against my progress and my future knowingly or unknowingly.

I destroy all curses hiding in the air, on the earth, under the earth, in the waters above and beneath the earth, rivers, seas, dams, etc. I nullify and render all of you harmless in Jesus’ Name. I rebuke and bind the demons assigned to the curses in Jesus’ Name and I command you to become the footstool of the Lord Jesus Christ. I reverse the curses and change them into blessings.

I come against all the covenants I have made with idols, demons, water spirits, spiritual husbands, spiritual wives, spiritual children, dead human spirits, etc. in the physical, in the spiritual or in dreams. I cancel these covenants and declare them null and void in Jesus’ Name.

All the initiations I have made against myself, I destroy all of them in Jesus’ Name. I withdraw my membership from such initiations.

I cancel my Name from the register of satan. I declare myself free from today in the Name of Jesus. JESUS HAS REDEEMED ME BY HIS BLOOD! Remove from me all the curses of disobedience to Your commandments, O Lord. Rebuke the devourer from my life. Withdraw the locust, cankerworm, caterpillar and the palmerworm from me. Give me the former and the latter rain and fill me again with Your blessings in Jesus’ Name.

In Jesus’ Name I destroy and nullify any enchantments, spells, charms, incantations, curses, covenants, initiations and manipulations from any idols, witches, wizards, priests, water spirits, and abortions, from any coven, spiritual temple and mystic homes in the air, the land and the sea.

In the Name of Jesus I destroy all covenants and initiations made on my behalf in the air, on the earth, under the earth and in the waters above and beneath, rivers, dams, seas, etc. I destroy all the evil properties involved in the curses and covenants and initiations against me with the fire of the Holy Spirit.

I bind and chain all the evil spirit guards (gatekeepers) that are in charge of these curses, covenants, initiations, spells, charms, etc. against my life. I destroy the deed of agreement in the Name of Jesus. I also destroy any salt covenant that was made through any meal.

Heavenly Father, I now separate myself from all curses, covenants, initiations, etc. Made against me. I have been set free to choose whom I serve. I now declare that every curse is broken, nailed to the cross and reversed into a blessing. Christ became a curse so that I can be blessed! Thank You Jesus! I choose to serve the Heavenly Father, God of Israel, the Lord Jesus Christ of Nazareth, and the Holy Spirit. I am a new creation, recreated by Christ Jesus.

MATT 12:37: “For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.” Father, let me be justified now by the words of my mouth. Today, I __________ declare myself a heavenly citizen and a member of the family of Jesus of Nazareth. Whoever touches me, touches the Apple of God’s Eye. No weapon formed against me any longer shall by any means prosper in my life and any tongue that shall rise against me in judgment shall be destroyed completely in Jesus’ Name. I now receive peace, righteousness, justice, security and victory over ungodly opposition, as part of my inheritance of my Father and declare myself a bondservant of the Lord Jesus Christ, my Advocate and Righteousness.

AMEN.