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World change starts where you are right now.

The greatest spiritual battles are won in the present moment when you choose to stand firm in truth, put on the armor of God, and fight with faith, prayer, and courage.

You don’t need a perfect past for God to use you; in fact, the most broken lives often carry the most powerful testimonies.

Every prayer, every act of love, every stand for righteousness pushes back darkness and sparks transformation.

Start right where God has placed you and let God turn your story into a weapon of light that changes the world.

#fyp #love #truth #strength #today by @esthersriseup

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We are women of God, devoted to raising strong, faith-centered families and standing boldly for truth. Rooted in Scripture and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we will impact our homes, neighborhoods, and communities where God has strategically placed us, living as light in the darkness, building legacies of faith, and shaping future generations for His glory.

#fyp #thisisus #strong #love #lead by @esthersriseup

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Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them
-Ephesians 5:11

We are not called to blend in with a culture of silence. We are called to shine light into places where lies, fear, and compromise try to take root.

When you courageously speak truth in love, you break chains. You protect hearts. You set captives free.

Be a truth-teller.
Be a light-bringer.
Be unashamed.

Your voice matters. This is your moment to rise, stand, and speak because silence only fuels the darkness.

#fyp #truth #truthseeker #love #rise by @esthersriseup

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Jesus showed us through Mary and Martha that what we do for Him must never become more important than our worship.

Martha was busy serving Jesus, but Mary sat at His feet, listening to His Word. Jesus said, “Mary has chosen that good part” (Luke 10:42).

True worship is not merely words or outward works it is a heart that is obedient, honest, humble, and pure before God. When we truly love Him, listen to Him, and surrender ourselves to Him, good works naturally follow. We do not work to prove our worship. We worship Christ first, and our works become the fruit of that worship.

✨Prayer✨

Heavenly Father,

Create in me a clean heart, O God, purify my heart, mind, and soul so that my worship is sincere, holy, and pleasing to You.

Father God teach me the obedience of Abraham, who trusted You, the heart of David, who sought after You after he sinned, and to understand that “to obey is better than sacrifice.” (1 Samuel 15:22)

Jesus, teach me to choose the “one thing…needed” as Mary did, sitting at Your feet, hearing Your Word before becoming consumed with works. (Luke 10:42) May I worship the Father “in spirit and truth” (John 4:23-24) and love You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength.

Holy Spirit, search me, convict me, cleanse me, and lead me. Let every good work flow naturally from a heart wholly surrendered to God, not for recognition, but for Your glory.

Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, may my life be an offering of obedient, honest, and pure worship.
Thank you Father
In Jesus Holy Name Amen.

#love #truelove #fyp by @esthersriseup

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The Aaronic Blessing in Numbers 6:24–26 is one of the most beautiful blessings God gave His people. God instructed Aaron and his sons to speak these words over Israel

“The LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, And be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, And give you peace.”

This prayer is a declaration of God’s protection, presence, grace, favor, and peace. When we pray it, we are asking the LORD Himself to watch over those we love, turn His face toward them, surround them with His grace, and give them His peace even in difficult circumstances.

Today, let’s pray this over our family, friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, and for all the missionaries in foreign fields.

May His presence go before you, His hand protect you, His grace sustain you, and His peace fill your heart and home.
In Jesus’s Holy Name Amen.

#prayer #prayerworks #love #peace by @esthersriseup

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This is not a promise that the battle won’t come. It is God’s promise that the battle will not have the final victory.

Following Jesus you will face opposition. The enemy may use fear, criticism, discouragement, temptation, lies, sickness, betrayal, exhaustion, or the pressures of this world. If you are raising children to know and love Christ, expect resistance. Every generation has had to battle some form of evil.

Yet God declares something greater.

The weapons may be formed, but they will not prosper. They may wound, but they cannot destroy God’s purpose for your life when you remain faithful to Him.

The “tongues” that rise against you are the voices of accusation, shame, condemnation, and deception. They may come from culture, other people, or even your own doubts at times. Stand strong, do not accept the lies. Stand on God’s Holy Word.

This verse is a call to courage, not comfort.

Pray boldly. Love fiercely. Never compromise on the truth. Keep walking in obedience even when the culture mocks your faith. Every prayer you pray, every Scripture you teach, every act of faithfulness is part of a spiritual battle with eternal significance.

Take notice of the final words: “their righteousness is from Me.” Your confidence does not come from being a perfect Christian. It comes from belonging to Christ. He is your righteousness. He has already won, you fight from victory, not for victory.

#fyp #victory by @esthersriseup

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The Aaronic Blessing in Numbers 6:24–26, is God’s loving promise spoken over His people through Aaron and the priests. It is a declaration of God’s covenant care, reminding us that every blessing is given from His gracious hand.

The LORD bless you and keep you;
The LORD make His face shine upon you,
And be gracious to you;
The LORD lift up His countenance upon you,
And give you peace.
Numbers 6:24–26

God promises His provision and protection (bless you and keep you), His favor and grace (make His face shine upon you), His personal attention and delight (lift up His countenance upon you), and His perfect peace (shalom), a peace that brings wholeness, security, and rest in His presence.

God assures with: “So they shall put My name on the children of Israel, and I will bless them” (Numbers 6:27). Those who belong to the Lord bear His name and live under His faithful love, care, and everlasting blessing. The Aaronic Blessing is important to speak over your family, friends, and those you are discipling because it echoes God’s own words of blessing over His people. When you speak this blessing in faith, you are aligning with God’s heart and His promises.

The Aaronic Blessing is a reminder and a guide for each day to know the Father’s love, recognize His favor, and walk daily in His peace. God is with us.

#fyp #peace #prayer by @esthersriseup

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When we receive blessings, our first response should be to thank God. We can trust His character even during seasons when blessings are difficult to see.

Habakkuk deepens this truth by showing us what faith looks like when we can’t immediately see the blessings:

“Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines… Though the flock may be cut off from the fold, and there be no herd in the stalls, Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation.” Habakkuk 3:17–18 (NKJV)

The harvest may fail, circumstances may disappoint, and earthly provisions may fluctuate, but God remains faithful. Our joy is in His unchanging presence and salvation.

#fyp #blessings by @esthersriseup

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God’s Word repeatedly warns us that envy, jealousy, and covetousness corrupt the heart and lead to strife, destruction, and unwise actions (Proverbs 14:30; 27:4).

Those who are jealous of what God has given you for your own ministry are ultimately not struggling with you, but with God’s provision and sovereignty. In doing so, they are violating one of the Ten Commandments “You shall not covet” (Exodus 20:17).

Pray for them, but exercise wisdom. Not every prayer for reconciliation is answered in the way we hope, because God may be protecting you from motives, thoughts, and intentions that you cannot see. Sometimes the safest response is to entrust the matter to the Lord and allow those wrestling with envy to wrestle with God, not with you.

#fyp #wisdom by @esthersriseup

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God created woman as a gift to man, and marriage as a sacred covenant between them, to reflect His love, unity, and purpose.

“And the Lord God said, ‘It is not good that man should be alone; I will make him a helper comparable to him.’” Genesis 2:18

God saw that Adam needed a companion perfectly suited for him. Rather than creating woman from the dust as He did Adam, God did something unique in Genesis 2:21-22, “And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall on Adam, and he slept; and He took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh in its place. Then the rib which the Lord God had taken from man He made into a woman, and He brought her to the man.”

This shows the special bond between man and woman. Eve was not taken from Adam’s head to rule over him, nor from his feet to be beneath him, but from his side for companionship, love, and unity.

When Adam saw Eve, he rejoiced “This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh.” Genesis 2:23

God created marriage between the man and woman He created, “Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.” Genesis 2:24

Marriage is a beautiful gift from God, a lifelong union where husband and wife become one, sharing life, love, service, and devotion to Him. It is so precious that Scripture compares it to the relationship between Christ and His Church in Ephesians 5:25-32, making marriage both a blessing and a reflection of God’s faithful love.

#fyp #love by @esthersriseup

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Look up to His quiet work
the moon
the stars
galaxies
What are we?

A breath
A moment
A fading echo
Small

We build thrones
Put on crowns of death
Call dust divine
We chase nothingness like rabid dogs

He says
Cease from chasing
Put not your trust in dust
Dust cannot define dust

God who hung galaxies
Knows us
Wants us crowned
In Love
Mercy

Why chase what fades?
Why bow to brokenness?
Creation cannot hold our soul
Only The Creator can

We are nothing
Yet everything
To Him

Look up
Be known
To Him who created the stars
To Him who created you

#fyp #love by @esthersriseup

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‼️God Has Not Abandoned Israel‼️

Don’t Be Fooled by Evil Schemes!

God is clear: “I say then, has God cast away His people? Certainly not!” Romans 11:1

Israel remains part of God’s plan: “For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.” Romans 11:29

There is a temporary hardening, but not a rejection! “Blindness in part has happened to Israel… And so all Israel will be saved.” Romans 11:25–26

God is faithful to His covenant: “I will bless those who bless you…” Genesis 12:3

And Jesus Himself still weeps over Jerusalem!
“How often I wanted to gather your children…”Matthew 23:37

As believers, we are WARNED
“Do not boast against the branches…” Romans 11:18

We do not replace Israel. We are grafted in.
We do not reject the Jewish people. We pray for them. We do not abandon them! Even if we disagree with their government! God ultimately has the final say over ALL. We are to stand firm in love, humility, and truth. Does vile rhetoric win hearts? Does hatred bring people closer to Jesus? WOE to those who are stumbling blocks! We will account for EVERY WORD we utter. Jesus warned: “But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” Matthew 12:26-27

The same God who keeps His promises to Israel…
is the God who keeps His promises to us.

God has not rejected Israel! That is heresy! God offers salvation equally through Christ, we are called to: Love Jewish people, reject antisemitism completely, share Jesus with patience, truth and love! Not bitterness, hatred, frustration and anger.
Honor God’s covenant faithfulness, even if we don’t understand it, who are we to question Gods Covenant?!

We know the end of the story, every nation will rise against Israel…EVERY, that means America will one day. Those that demand we turn our back on Israel reveal they don’t know The Book of Revelation, and are not biblically literate. I stand with Gods Covenant, I am thankful to be grafted in. May God’s Mercy be upon us all.

#fyp #love #truth #grace #history by @esthersriseup

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