We are currently living in a divine beautification process. As spiritual believers, we must recognize that Jesus is coming back soon, and He is returning for a bride—the Church—without spot, blemish, or wrinkle. While the world may look divided, unity in the Body of Christ is not a mere wish or an impossibility; it is an inevitability. We are being brought into alignment with God’s Holy Word, and obedience is the name of the game. The foundation of this walk is found in 2 Timothy 1:7: "God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, of love, and of a sound mind." This power is delegated authority. God will not ask the unsaved why the planet is in a mess; He will look to us. To handle this authority, we must maintain a sound mind—one that is cool, calm, and collected, even when we are "going off" for the sake of the Gospel. A sound mind is disciplined within the guardrails of the Word. If a thought isn't pure or lovely, we must jettison it immediately. However, we have an enemy who uses the power of suggestion and deception to derail us. Satan never plays fair. He waits until you are at your lowest to suggest that you are worthless. He targets your faith using condemnation, which is a derivative of fear. Many believers are washed by the blood but are still punishing themselves for sins God has already forgotten. Consider Saul of Tarsus. He was a "bad dude" who killed Christians, yet once he was born again and spent time in the desert being stripped of wrong doctrines, he became Paul. Paul had to get over his past to write half the New Testament. If you refuse to forgive yourself, you are essentially saying that the blood of Jesus is not powerful enough to wipe away your sin. You may be saved "vertically" (between you and God), but you will live in "horizontal" hell with your fellow man until you renew your mind. The modern church often appears anemic because it has fallen asleep at the switch. We saw this during the COVID-19 era. But people are waking up. We have the authority to heal the sick and raise the dead through the Holy Spirit. To see these miracles, we must move from being carnal to being spiritual. This means spiritual mothers and fathers must stay humble. When "sheep bite"—and they will—we must refuse to gossip or take offense. We must be like Moses. Before he could go back to Egypt, God gave him a test: throw down your rod. When it became a serpent, God told him to pick it up by the tail. This was a lesson in authority. We are heading into a world full of "serpents," and we must be wise as serpents yet gentle as doves. It is time to stop being a soft target for the enemy, confess our sins, move on, and get about our Father’s business. The world is waiting for the Church to shine as an island of solid light. Scriptures for Further Study -- 2 Timothy 1:7 -- Matthew 6:33 -- John 10:10 -- Amos 3:3 -- James 4:7-8
A Wake-Up Call for the Body of Christ We are at a turning point in the Body of Christ. As followers of Jesus, it is becoming increasingly evident that the world is shifting, and with that shift comes a fresh Rhema word that many are not prepared to hear. Recently, while listening to my spiritual father, Apostle Bill Winston, a word was released that shook many to the core: "The Lord killeth." While we often focus exclusively on the God of love—and He is indeed a God of infinite love—we must also understand that we serve a God of justice. We are entering a season of reckoning where judgment begins in the house of the Lord. In the Old Testament, God dealt severely with sin because the blood of His Son had not yet been shed. Today, under the New Covenant, we have the choice to accept the free gift of Christ’s blood for the remittance of our sins, but that choice carries eternal weight. It is the difference between being forgiven and entering heaven, or remaining unforgiven and facing the penalty of the law. The Restoration of Authority To understand our current moment, we must understand what Jesus accomplished. When the first Adam was deceived, he gave up his authority over the earth. But when Jesus, the Second Adam, was crucified and rose again, He went to the depths of hell and took the keys of death and the grave. He spoiled Satan and his demons, stripping them of their perceived rights. After His resurrection, Jesus made it clear: "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth." He then did something miraculous—He delegated that authority to us, His Church. We are not meant to be victims of circumstances or pawns of the enemy. We are meant to be the ambassadors of a King who has already won the war. The Coming Kingdom As we look toward the future, we see a clear biblical timeline: the Rapture of the saints, the seven years of tribulation, and the final showdown at Armageddon. Following these events, Christ will reign on this earth for a thousand years. During this time, the "immortals"—those of us who were raptured and returned—will rule alongside Him, showing the world how the earth was intended to operate from the beginning. Even then, the depth of human will is tested. At the end of that thousand years, Satan will be released one last time to test those on the earth. It serves as a stark reminder that God will never violate your will. He wants you to freely submit to Him. He will not trick or deceive you like the enemy does. If you feel "driven" or "condemned," that is the imprint of the enemy. If you feel "guided" and "convicted," that is the Holy Spirit leading you to life. Our Mandate Today While we wait for His return, we have work to do. God is not holding the unsaved world accountable for the "mess" on planet earth; He is holding the Church accountable. He has given us the command to be fruitful, to multiply, and to subdue the earth. We are called to be written epistles, known and read by all men. We should be raising the dead, opening blind eyes, and cleansing lepers. Everything Jesus did, we should be doing and more, because we possess the same Spirit that quickened His mortal body. This is a wake-up call to stop being distracted by the "propaganda" of the world and to start representing the Father in our jobs, our marriages, and our communities. Let your light shine, for the time of the turning point is here. Scriptures for Further Study -- 1 Peter 4:17 -- Genesis 1:28 -- Revelation 20:1-15 -- Matthew 10:8 -- Psalm 105:15
As we navigate the waters of 2026, it has become imperative that the Body of Christ undergoes a total renewal of the mind. This isn't just a suggestion; it is critical for your healing, your wealth, your relationships, and your ability to experience heaven on earth. God has given us a golden promise in 2 Timothy 1:7: "God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." The enemy is coming directly after your authority. Most Christians don't realize they walk in divine power, bought by the blood of Jesus. Because of that blood, we don't have to worry about demonic forces. Instead, we are called to walk in the fruits of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, and especially self-control. We are currently in a "beautification process" because Jesus is coming back for a bride without spot, wrinkle, or blemish. To reach that state, we must understand the power of integrity. True integrity is a vertical alignment: your thoughts align with God’s Word, your words align with those thoughts, and your actions align with those words. I remember being asked to speak on tithing at the church of Andre Crouch Sr. I spoke from a place of integrity because I don’t just teach the Word; I do the Word. I am a giver who tithes on the gross, not the net. Because my actions matched my words, there was a record-breaking outpouring of giving that day. A sound mind is a disciplined mind. It is "cool, calm, and collected" at all times, just like Jesus was in the middle of the storm. When the disciples were panicking, Jesus didn’t argue with them. He spoke to the demonic forces and told them to "muzzle"—to shut their mouths. Then He spoke to the elements and said, "Peace, be still." That same power resides in you because Christ is in you. We must also guard our peace at all costs. Peace is a force. I remember my spiritual godmother, Yvonne Cook, visiting my home. She carried such an atmosphere of tranquility that my husband and I couldn't even find a reason to bicker for two weeks after she left. If the enemy can steal your peace, he can steal your marriage, your health, and your life. Finally, we must move from being "church-goers" to being "disciple-makers." In 2026, simply quoting a scripture and walking away is not enough. We must be about our Father's business, touching the lives of those in our sphere of influence. Through gratitude and a disciplined mind, we can shut down the power of suggestion and deception, ensuring that we hear those final words: "Well done, my good and faithful servant." Scriptures for Further Study -- 2 Timothy 1:7 -- Matthew 6:33 -- Ephesians 6:11-17 -- Mark 4:37-39 -- Psalm 139:14
We are currently in a season of beautification. As the Body of Christ, we are being prepared for a King who is coming back for a bride without spot, blemish, or wrinkle. While our love walk is the first step in this process, we cannot neglect the renewal of the mind. We are tri-part beings: we are a spirit, we have a soul (mind, will, and emotions), and we live in a body. The soul is the linchpin of our existence, and the mind is the linchpin of the soul. The two most powerful forces in the universe are our thoughts and our words. This is why 2 Timothy 1:7 is so vital. God has not given us a spirit of fear—and make no mistake, fear is a spirit—but of power, love, and a sound mind. A sound mind is a mind that is cool, calm, and collected. It is a disciplined mind that examines every thought against the Word of God. If a thought does not pass the "Word test," it must be rejected. Many believers wonder why their words seem to lack power. You may see two people quote the exact same scripture, yet one sees a breakthrough while the other's words seem to hit the ceiling. The difference is integrity. True spiritual integrity is the unification of your thoughts, your words, and your actions. When your walk matches your talk, and your talk matches your thoughts, you carry an anointed authority that the enemy cannot withstand. I remember a time in my own life when I received a "rhema" word about tithing. I began to live it, walk it, and think it. Because I was walking in that truth, when I was unexpectedly called to the pulpit at Andre Crouch’s church to speak on tithing, the results were supernatural. It wasn't because of my own ability, but because the word I spoke was backed by the integrity of my actions. I believe 2026 will be a year of a great wealth transfer, but that transfer is reserved for those who are walking in covenant integrity with their finances. To maintain this sound mind, we must be diligent about our "gates"—what we allow in through our eyes and our ears. During seasons of fasting, it is about more than food; it is about surrendering our passions and our burdens to our High Priest, Yeshua Mashiach. Whether it is a struggle with something as simple as sugar or a deeper battle with offense, we must give it to Him. As we move forward, let us seek first the Kingdom of God. When we align our agenda with His, everything else we are searching for will be added to us. Let us be a people of sound minds and high-order thoughts, loving our enemies and walking in the grace that Christ died to give us. Scriptures for Further Study -- 2 Timothy 1:7 -- Proverbs 23:7 -- Proverbs 18:21 -- Matthew 6:33 -- Matthew 4:1-11
The beautification process has begun. Across the world, spiritual believers are crying out for a deeper understanding of what it truly means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. There is a distinction between being a child of God and being a disciple. A disciple is one who is about the Father’s business, possessing a renewed mind—specifically, the mind of Christ. To walk as the bride of Christ, without spot, blemish, or wrinkle, we must prioritize the development of a sound mind. In a world bombarded by chaos, a sound mind is your greatest asset. It is a mind that remains cool, calm, and collected. It is balanced, disciplined, and self-controlled. Most importantly, it uses the Word of God as its guardrails. We must recognize that we live between two competing environments. God flourishes in an atmosphere of faith; He requires us to trust Him. Conversely, the enemy flourishes in an atmosphere of fear. Satan uses suggestions and deceptions to attack our authority, but we must remember the promise of 2 Timothy 1:7: God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. Ignorance is not a neutral state—it is a dangerous one. Scripture tells us that people perish for a lack of knowledge. I have seen this in my own life, even in the loss of my marriage. When a life or a relationship is not built firmly upon the Rock, the storms of life will take their toll. Every marriage on planet earth is under attack the moment you say "I do." To survive, we must be skilled and knowledgeable in the Word of God. The soul is the linchpin of the human experience. While our spirit is perfectly transformed and identical to the spirit of Christ upon salvation, our soul—comprised of our mind, will, and emotions—is still in the process of being saved. The soul sits between the spirit and the body; whichever one the soul lines up with wins. When we align our souls with the truth of the Word, we begin to see the "fruit of the spirit" manifest in our actions. As we look toward the future and the year 2026, we must decide not to be lukewarm Christians. Christ is coming back for fruit-bearers. We are called to be islands of salt and light, people of such integrity that the world seeks us out for our peace and excellence. By inviting God’s will into our lives and choosing obedience over our own fleshly desires, we can truly experience heaven on earth. Scriptures for Further Study -- 2 Timothy 1:7 -- Hosea 4:6 -- Matthew 7:24-27 -- Matthew 6:9-10 -- Philippians 4:13