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Category: Devotionals

  • They Shall Not Come Near You

    A Psalm 91 devotional

    “A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come near you.” – Psalm 91:7

    Life can sometimes feel overwhelming. There are moments when it seems like the pressures are closing in from every direction, left, right, forward, and backward. You may feel surrounded by battles, enemies, or invisible forces clothed in black. But here’s the truth: the Word of God is unshakable.

    God has promised that even though thousands may gather against you, they will not prevail. Whatever schemes the enemy tries, they cannot stand.



    1. God’s Promise Still Stands

    Psalm 91 isn’t just poetry, it’s a covenant of protection. God reminds us that though the enemy comes in like a flood, His Spirit raises a standard against him (Isaiah 59:19).

    You are not outnumbered, no matter how many rise against you. One with God is the majority.



    2. God Is With You in the Valley

    Sometimes the valley feels dark, but Psalm 23 gives us confidence:
    “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me.”

    Shadows cannot kill. Storms cannot drown you. Attacks cannot consume you. Why? Because the Shepherd is right there, guiding and comforting you.



    3. Victory Belongs to You

    Here’s a secret the Lord revealed to me during my own spiritual battles:
    The enemy’s greatest weapon is fear.

    Fear makes you forget God’s presence. Fear weakens faith. But the moment you let go of fear and hold onto faith, the enemy loses his grip.

    Victory starts in the mind. When you know deep inside that God has already secured your future, the enemy trembles, because he knows he’s fighting a losing battle.



    4. God Prepares a Table Before You

    Psalm 23:5 says:
    “You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies.”

    This means God doesn’t always remove your enemies; sometimes He blesses you right in front of them. Your testimony becomes a message all by itself.



    A Word of Encouragement

    If you are in a season where the battles feel intense, take heart. The intensity means you are close to victory. The enemy is throwing all he has at you because he knows your breakthrough is near.

    So don’t give up now. Don’t let fear steal your faith. Stand firm in God’s promises.



    Declaration Prayer

    “Father, I thank You that though a thousand may fall at my side and ten thousand at my right hand, it shall not come near me. I renounce fear and embrace faith. I declare that every plan of the enemy is destroyed and that I walk in victory, peace, and divine protection. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

  • Guard Your Private Room: How God Prepares You Before Promotion

    Your ‘inner room’, your intimacy with Him, is the foundation for everything else.

    There’s a process God often takes His people through before He elevates them to their next assignment. It’s a season that combines preparation, discernment, and divine protection. Many people miss their moment of promotion because they underestimate the importance of what happens in the hidden place.

    Today, I want to talk about what God does behind the scenes before He brings you into public influence, and why protecting your “private room” is just as important as stepping into your “public platform.”

    1. Mercy Before Favour

    God’s heart is for mercy before favour. Before He blesses someone, He extends grace and compassion, even to those who are far from Him.

    Sometimes, God will put a burden in your heart to pray for others, even those from backgrounds or cultures different from your own. You may not understand why, but this intercession is part of His Kingdom agenda. Your prayers can become the very bridge that brings them to encounter God’s kindness.

    Romans 2:4  says “God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repentance.”

    2. Guard Your Inner Room

    In the Bible, the “inner room” or “secret place” represents intimacy with God, your private spiritual life that no one sees.

    God often enlarges this “room” before He expands your public influence. Why? Because your public platform will only be as stable as your private foundation. If your inner life is disordered, your outer life will eventually crumble.

    Protect this space. Be careful who you let in. Not everyone is meant to see your deepest walk with God. Some will honour it, others will misunderstand it.

    Matthew 6:6 says “When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father…”

    3. Discernment Protects Destiny

    Not everything that looks ready is actually prepared by God. Some things are seasoned to look appealing but are still “raw” in the spirit, dangerous to partake of too soon.

    Discernment is your shield. It will protect you from people, opportunities, and situations that seem good on the surface but are not aligned with God’s timing or purity.

    Hebrews 5:14 says “But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish good from evil.”

    4. Cross-Cultural Kingdom Work

    God’s Kingdom is a multi-coloured, multi-cultural family. He delights in bringing people from every background together under His covering.

    Sometimes, your role will be to help “clothe” someone in the identity of God’s family, to make the outsider feel like they belong at the celebration. This can happen through acts of kindness, mentorship, cultural exchange, or simply showing love without conditions.

    Isaiah 61:10 says “He has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness.”

    5. Favour and Fragrance

    When God promotes you, He also adorns you with His fragrance. This is the kind of favour that attracts hearts without you having to strive for attention.

    Just as a pleasant fragrance fills a room, God’s presence in your life will naturally draw people to Him through you. This is why preparation matters, so that when the door opens, you’re not just ready in skill, but in spirit.

    2 Corinthians 2:14-15 says  “…through us spreads the fragrance of the knowledge of Him everywhere.”

    If you’re in a season where God seems to be working more on your private life than your public one, don’t be discouraged. He is building capacity in your inner room so you can carry the weight of what’s coming next.

    Keep praying for others, mercy before favour.

    Guard your secret place fiercely.

    Sharpen your discernment.

    Embrace the beauty of cross-cultural Kingdom work.

    Let God clothe you in His fragrance before the platform comes.

    When God opens the next door, you won’t just walk in, you’ll walk in prepared, protected, and carrying His presence.

    With love and purpose,

    Harmonie 💖

  • When You Feel Stuck Mid-journey (Like That Escalator)

    When You Feel Stuck Mid-journey (Like That Escalator)

    “You’re not broken. You’re just being recalibrated by the One who never stops working behind the scenes.”

    -E. H Abraham

    I read a news story today that, honestly, most people would scroll right past.
    An escalator in a Nottingham shopping centre broke down and stopped mid-motion.

    No injuries. No drama. Just… stuck.
    People had to walk around it. Some huffed. Others shrugged.
    Maintenance was called. They fixed it. End of story.

    But for some reason, I couldn’t stop thinking about that escalator.

    Because I’ve felt like her.
    And maybe you have too.

    You were rising, in purpose, in motherhood, in calling, in business, in healing.
    You had momentum.
    But then, something shifted.

    You didn’t crash.
    You didn’t collapse.
    You just… stalled.

    And the world, much like that shopping centre, kept moving.
    People passed by. Life went on.
    But there you were, mid-step, mid-project, mid-promise, wondering, What happened to my flow?

    As women, especially women of faith, we carry so much.
    We climb with bags full of dreams, diapers, deadlines, devotionals, and silent prayers.
    So when we pause, when our rhythm breaks, we don’t always give ourselves permission to breathe.

    But God does.

    He doesn’t mock the pause.
    He enters it.

    Sometimes, He allows the “stuck” to become sacred.
    A moment to reset.
    To be reminded: You’re not broken. You’re being recalibrated.

    Even escalators need maintenance.
    And so do we, spiritually, emotionally, mentally, physically.

    If you feel like your life has paused mid-journey, hear this:
    God has not forgotten you.
    You are still called. Still chosen. Still rising.

    Let Him do the inner work. Let the Holy Spirit come in like divine maintenance.
    And when it’s time, you’ll move again, with fresh oil and restored strength.

    With love and grace

    Harmonie

  • The Mountain That Changes Everything

    Jesus and three disciple at The Mountain of Transfiguration

    Some moments in life leave you breathless.
    Moments where heaven feels near, and everything inside you knows… God is here.

    The Bible tells us about one of those moments.
    It’s called the Mountain of Transfiguration. Though it happened over 2,000 years ago, its meaning is just as powerful today.

    One day, Jesus invited three of His disciples, Peter, James, and John to follow Him up a high mountain.
    He didn’t tell them why. He didn’t give them a plan.
    He just said, “Come with Me.”

    Mountains in Scripture are not just landscapes. They are places of encounter.
    Think about Mount Sinai, where God gave the Ten Commandments.
    Mount Carmel, where God answered Elijah with fire.
    And now, this mountain, chosen for something extraordinary.

    When they reached the top, everything changed.
    The Bible says Jesus’ face shone like the sun.
    His clothes became dazzling white, purer than anything on earth could make them.

    Then, two figures appeared: Moses and Elijah.
    Moses represented God’s Law.
    Elijah represented the Prophets.
    And both stood with Jesus, because He is the fulfilment of everything God has ever promised.

    Luke’s Gospel tells us they spoke about Jesus’ upcoming death and resurrection.
    Even in the middle of this breathtaking display of glory, the focus was still on the mission, the cross that was coming.

    Peter, overwhelmed, blurted out, “Lord, it’s good for us to be here. Let’s build three shelters…”
    In other words, “Let’s stay here forever.”

    And honestly, we understand that.
    When you experience God’s presence in a powerful way, in prayer, in worship, in a breakthrough moment… you want to hold on to it.

    But here’s the truth: God doesn’t give us mountaintop moments so we can camp there forever.
    He gives them so we can be strengthened for the valleys ahead.

    The Father’s Voice

    Suddenly, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice came from the cloud saying:

    “This is My beloved Son. Listen to Him.”

    Not “look at Him.”
    Not “admire Him.”
    Listen to Him.

    It’s possible to be impressed by Jesus and still not follow what He says.
    The Father’s message was clear. Discipleship means listening and obeying.

    The disciples fell to the ground in fear.
    Then Jesus touched them and said, “Get up. Don’t be afraid.”
    When they looked up, Moses and Elijah were gone.

    Only Jesus remained.

    And that’s the point.
    In the end, it’s always about Him.
    Not the experience, not the moment, not the people around you…. just Jesus.

    What It Means for Us Today:

    The Mountain of Transfiguration isn’t just a story about glory, it’s a lesson for daily life.

    See Jesus as He truly is. He’s more than a teacher or miracle worker. He is the radiant Son of God.

    Listen to Him. His voice should be louder than fear, doubt, or the crowd.

    Carry the mountain into the valley. What you see in God’s presence is meant to fuel how you live when life gets ordinary or hard.

    Whether you feel like you’re on a mountaintop or in a deep valley today, the same Jesus who shone in glory is walking with you right now.

    Maybe God has given you a glimpse of His presence recently, in prayer, through His Word, in a worship moment or even in a dream.
    Don’t just admire it. Let it transform how you live.

    Because the God who met Peter, James, and John on that mountain…
    is the same God who wants to walk with you in your everyday life.

    With love and purpose,

    Harmonie

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  • Your Past Has Expired — You’ve Outgrown That Room

    There are moments in life when God lets us revisit the past, not to stay there, but to realize just how far we’ve come.

    Sometimes it happens in a conversation, a memory, or even a dream. Suddenly you’re back in an old environment. Maybe a room you used to sit in. A crowd you used to blend into. A system you once believed in. But this time, something feels… different.

    • You don’t quite fit anymore.
    • You don’t recognize the people.
    • You feel out of place — like a visitor in your own history.

    And that’s when God whispers:
    “This is not your room anymore. You’ve outgrown this place.”

    Old Rooms, New Revelations

    It’s wild how we can cling to old titles, old beliefs, old labels, simply because they feel familiar. But God is not in the business of keeping you in comfort zones. He’s in the business of transformation.

    You may have once needed that place. It may have even helped shape your foundation. But growth requires movement. And God loves you too much to let you shrink yourself just to keep others comfortable.

    “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing!”
    – Isaiah 43:18–19 (NKJV)

    Letting Go Doesn’t Mean Disrespect

    Walking away from an old room doesn’t mean dishonor. It means obedience.

    You can love people and still leave places that no longer align with who God is calling you to be. You can honor your roots and still pursue your rise. Some rooms served a purpose for a season, but the season has changed — and so have you.

    A Prayer for When You Feel the Tug

    Lord, give me the courage to walk away from the past without guilt.
    Show me where You are now.
    Help me not to grieve expired places, but to step boldly into the “new thing” You are doing in my life.
    Remind me that growth is not betrayal, it’s obedience.
    In Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Final Thought

    If you’ve been feeling stuck between who you were and who you’re becoming, this is your confirmation: It’s okay to move forward. You don’t belong in that old room anymore. Not because you’re better, but because you’re becoming.

    And trust me, what God has prepared for you ahead is far greater than what you’re leaving behind.

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