how to prepare for the holiness season

These are the 5 dates that I celebrate:

1. Halloween 🧿
2. Black Friday
3. Christmas
4. New Year
5. My birthday (January 23rd)

Ever since I was a teen, I've had many problems with depression and bad feelings. I didn't have that feeling of being pure, free, and spiritually healthy. All of that changed eventually, as I grew in my love for God and all things related to the Bible.

Many people don't know, and can't even imagine that we actually have to have some skills & practices to make us powerful in God (through our Lord JESUS CHRIST) and make them part of our daily lives. In any case, if someone else is doing it, why shouldn't that be you, too?

🔮!!::::Holiness Season:::!!!! 》》 is that time to make it happen and to dedicate yourself to God with all your heart & soul. There's nothing wrong with that. It gives us an opportunity to grow together in Christ. It might help us count our days more often (Psalms 90:12). You have 85 days to learn how to live your life better. Get ready to be a magician!!!

POSTPONE YOUR ENGAGEMENTS. USE YOUR CALENDAR. DON'T LET PEOPLE USE YOU.

Postpone your engagements, but never neglect them. You have to postpone your engagements in order to make your planner system work. Postponing is actually more important then doing stuff. This will keep your mind sane (or else, you'll be a miserable person). When you're feeling down, all you have is yourself. Take your time. Breathe. Relax. And do what you intended to do. Always be creative. Don't drop the ball. Your priority is you and your sense of self. Nothing else is important. Create a world where you can exist and spend time alone with God & your family first. You need time & you need space. You always need something. Others don't understand that. They just wanna take & take. So, keep the best of you for yourself. Write your own journal. Prepare your own food. Read your own Bible & say your prayers by yourself. Expect nothing & be free. Don't apologize for prioritizing your health, your God & your family. You have to frustrate people a little bit to make them understand you sometimes. You have to control different temperaments & anxieties. You'll get the hang of it.

ACTION, REACTION & COMMITMENT

There are few things in life that don't include these three elements for you to be successful in something. It takes an action or initiative to start a relationship, whether it's about wanting to be happy, practicing a sport, or engaging in other forms of exercise. You'd have to start anyway... even if you don't finish. And then you have to respond to that stimulus that you get from those initiatives. You have to talk to people. Maybe respond to their messages. You have to ‘feed’ that relationship or project that you started with tender love & care. And then comes the third part, which is the hardest: you have to make a commitment to yourself about that thing you started and ‘fed’. You have to define that relationship. Create the right expectations. It is all up to you.

Do one thing at a time. Do a little bit each day

Do one thing at a time and stop comparing yourself to others. Remember this one Bible verse that says:

'Therefore, stop worrying about tomorrow, because tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.' - Matthew 6:34

God is still good all the time.

Avoid multitasking at all costs

Do not go beyond what you have planned for yourself that very same day. You're just gonna make yourself crazy (or crazier). You'd better stick to your schedule, or maybe your own life will defeat you. What you should have is maybe priorities. Organize, mobilize, simply prioritize. You're not a machine. You don't go around like a helicopter. I think maybe you're just crazy 👀

Live your life around beauty & holiness, and welcome to the holiness season!

'And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; (as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, According to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel. And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; (yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; and she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. ' - Luke 2:1-40

WORKOUT BEFORE YOU THINK

This is a requirement for magicians (I'm sorry to tell you). Your body is important as a means to an end. Remember, you are the Holy Spirit's wand. You cannot neglect your physical aptitudes. Exercising will increase your spiritual sensibility.  It's just how it is. May you be like the Sun in the sky. Keep it together down there & in there. 👀

ORGANIZE + MOBILIZE

Tip number three is very special to me 'cause I've been doing it for a while. We cannot expect to live a fulfilling life without taking the 'dirt' out of the way. Think about it first thing... as soon as you wake up. Then, move on to the other things (mobilize).

6 pm

I have a 'breakable' rule that I've kept quiet about, even from people within my family circle. I always try to complete all of my tasks by 6 pm each day. This gives me more time to spend with my family: the ones I love. It gives me a better sense of balance when facing daily challenges. It helps me realize that I'm not that strong or powerful. I become more spiritual & prone to reflection. It's good for my mental health. A perfect time to read the Bible. An exercise for the brain. A moment to finally feel well connected... like, spiritually in the vine. We need to eat the bread & drink the wine. We need to feel like we are normal people. We need to be able to feel connected, for the sake of our balance & peace of mind. I wrote a song about it. I hope you'll enjoy it someday. 

We feel so disconnected from time to time. It kind of makes me think that human beings have not evolved at all. Technology has evolved. The way our brains are wired (our psique) has not evolved. We need to give our original personalities some room to grow as well. So, give this new 'rule' a try for at least one week and tell me how this has improved your life or your state of mind throughout the week. Do it as an exercise for your brain. Give yourself a chance to believe again. You might need to push it a little bit. After that, talk to this NEW YOU that is bursting to come out in full bloom. Good luck to you on your journey to Heaven. 

Read the Bible every day

By doing this, the Holy Spirit will keep your mind safe from harm. God is still faithful, & he wants to use us to do His good deeds. We have to keep our minds aligned with what He wants at all times...

The truly happy person doesn’t follow wicked advice, doesn’t stand on the road of sinners, and doesn’t sit with the disrespectful. Instead of doing those things, these persons love the LORD’s Instruction, and they recite God’s Instruction day and night! They are like a tree replanted by streams of water, which bears fruit at just the right time and whose leaves don’t fade. Whatever they do succeeds. That’s not true for the wicked! They are like dust that the wind blows away. And that’s why the wicked will have no standing in the court of justice— neither will sinners in the assembly of the righteous. The LORD is intimately acquainted with the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked is destroyed. - Psalms 1:1-6

Tea & Coffee

Have some coffee or herbal tea after fasting. ☕🍵 It is an explosion of power if you are living in the faith and if you are a profound God seeker with all your heart. One detail can make all the difference.

Fast from 4pm  to 7pm

Pray on your knees 3 times a day

It is a little bit difficult for me to have to explain this to you so bluntly, but here it goes. Call me a hypocrite if you want. This will increase your spiritual power and this blog is precisely about that (and it has to be on your knees and in a secret place). Your flesh will be consumed way faster if you're on your knees, and you will become more spiritual. It will be just like paradise. You could even get anointed & receive power, like I did one time when I was young. I've always loved the Lord & I used to sing at church, and got anointed for this ministry particularly. It made our songs sound so sublime & heavenly. Like magic!!! When I walked into the room, everything changed! Anyways, it is a great idea to read the book 'The Anointing' by Benny Hinn to understand the anointing better. 

This is a master's advice that I'm giving you. It's not a rule. Not for everyone (but why would you settle?). Old prophet Daniel used to do it. And he was not a muslim...

'When Daniel learned that the document had been signed, he went to his house. Now his upper room had open windows that faced Jerusalem. Daniel knelt down, prayed, and praised his God three times that day, just like he always did. Just then these men, all ganged together, came upon Daniel praying and seeking mercy from his God. They then went and talked to the king about the law: “Your Majesty! Didn’t you sign a law, that for thirty days any person who prays to any god or human being besides you, Your Majesty, would be thrown into a pit of lions?” The king replied, “The decision is absolutely firm in accordance with the law of Media and Persia, which cannot be annulled.” So they said to the king, “One of the Judean exiles, Daniel, has ignored you, Your Majesty, as well as the law you signed. He says his prayers three times a day!” When the king heard this report, he was very unhappy. He decided to rescue Daniel and did everything he could do to save Daniel before the sun went down. ' - Daniel 6:10-14

' “Be careful that you don’t practice your religion in front of people to draw their attention. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. “Whenever you give to the poor, don’t blow your trumpet as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets so that they may get praise from people. I assure you, that’s the only reward they’ll get. But when you give to the poor, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing so that you may give to the poor in secret. Your Father who sees what you do in secret will reward you. “When you pray, don’t be like hypocrites. They love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners so that people will see them. I assure you, that’s the only reward they’ll get. But when you pray, go to your room, shut the door, and pray to your Father who is present in that secret place. Your Father who sees what you do in secret will reward you. “When you pray, don’t pour out a flood of empty words, as the Gentiles do. They think that by saying many words they’ll be heard. Don’t be like them, because your Father knows what you need before you ask. ' - Matthew 6:1-8

Create a strategically well-organized prayer list so you can put anything you want in it (all of your hopes & dreams)

Big nails (not your toenails)

This is what I meant when I said this was more like a lady ministry on Prayer nº1. But I think it's ok to try to fight the odds by all means necessary. Be my guest. And yes, your nails could be FAKE. That will not be an issue. You need some material, that's it. Use your nails like in this picture:

10 relationship questions you need to answer right away

Questions that will determine what you want for your life & the answers to all of your problems from now on. Questions that will shape the direction of your relationships and help them naturally align with your deepest desires and dreams for your life. Here’s a tip: don’t micromanage. Simply keep your answers in mind and completely brainstorm the whole thing. Just “remove the scales from your own eyes” (Acts of the Apostles 9:18) and force yourself to see what you’re not willing to see. Keep them in mind and don’t be afraid to review your answers from time to time.

It is a tough exercise, I know. All I want is for you to think back to when the year was just beginning so that this can help you reimagine the new year as it approaches. You don’t have to clear your mind. You don’t have to forget the past. You don’t have to pretend to be something you’re not. Just learn to forgive yourself & pick up from where you left off. Pick up the pieces from the previous year and try to come up with something new & exciting. Try not to make bullet point. Just talk to yourself right now & be ready for a new beginning. All I want you to be very honest with yourself and remember that no one else is watching. This exercise  is between you, the Lord Jesus Christ & the Holy Spirit that lives in you!

These questions interfere directly with your relationship with God. I believe these are the most important questions that we need to answer:

1. Have I accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as my Lord & Savior? Am I a born-again Christian? Have I received the Holy Ghost in my spirit? Am I gonna let it rule my life for good? && Romans 10:8-15
2. How's my relationship with my family and close relatives? Do I help them in any way & make sure they're all financially supported? Do I care about their health in any way? && 1 Timothy 5:8
3. Do I support and look after those who are struggling with poverty or in need? Do I make sure they can provide for themselves? && Proverbs 19:17
4. Have I been loving my neighbors as I love myself? These are all of the people who could possibly or may ever be living within the same realm of influence as you are, be it for good or bad. Do I catch them if they fall or make them sink lower? Do I rejoice in their mischiefs and gloat over their mistakes? How’s that so? && Matthew 22:37-40
5. Am I preaching the Gospel of the Lord the way God intended us to do? Am I taking responsibility for my part in the Great Commission? How would I serve the Lord better? What does He really want from me? && Mark 16:15-20
6. Should I allow someone to hurt me, knowing that God has a plan for me & wants me to do better? How can I protect myself from toxic relationships? How can I protect my family or my future family? How can I bless people without letting them come in the way of my true purpose in Jesus Christ? Am I God's servant or the God himself? && 1 Corinthians 5:9-13
7. Do I treat people in general as I would want to be treated? Am I a polite person or a rude person? Do I do it on purpose or out of spite? Do I care about people at all? Do I think I'm better than everyone else? && Luke 6:27-38
8. How do I treat the authorities of my people that God has predetermined to rule over my city, state, or country? Do I make them feel bad, or do I pray for them? && Exodus 22:28
9. How do I treat the elderly? Do I give them a hard time? And what about women & widowers? && 1 Timothy 5:1-8
10. Am I like Enoch, who was ever so close to God, and am I close enough to make God actually want to take me before my time is done for loving me so much? Do I walk with God? Would I have the courage to do so? Do I care about that at all? How do I live before my time is done? Do I love God? Do I care about godly things at all? Do I ever ask God to change my heart at all? Do I think of God as my servant or as someone who wants to have a relationship with me? && Genesis 5:18-24

We have to remember that it is impossible to love someone who is invisible if we don’t care enough about the ones we see and meet in our everyday lives (1 John 4:20). This will help lift many of the barriers and blind spots or “scales” we do so often fear. It isn't fun to look inside yourself but Paul - the Apostle - was forced to do so by God himself. It made him famous. You know how much you hate those famous people. But then again, this exercise is about you sweetheart. So come down from your pedestal. Get your life on track. Get your mind right. We're all in this together. 🙏

Please don't think that you have to lift up a mountain of karma from now on (it doesn't work that way), and I'm sorry if I made you feel like you are stuck in time, like Peter, who all of a sudden just had to go fishing (that was his scape from the world). You have to humble yourself right here. We all need to understand that we can do nothing unless God is in the mix all the way through. He needs to interfere or else we cannot change. Do you know that depressive song that says, "Lord knows, I can't change"? It is exactly the opposite: He knows that we can, and wants to help us. What the songwriter really means is that he doesn't care about the woman enough to make him wanna change at all. He needs to be free. If you don't wanna change for silly old me, I think it's fine. Change for your relationship with Jesus. He said, "You will be my friend if you keep my commandments" (John 15:14-17). You can't tell Him not to change you. And change for yourself while you're at it. This is a two-lane street. Please, don't let me change you. I can't do it right. I gotta pray too.🙏

' “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vineyard keeper. He removes any of my branches that don’t produce fruit, and he trims any branch that produces fruit so that it will produce even more fruit. You are already trimmed because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, and I will remain in you. A branch can’t produce fruit by itself, but must remain in the vine. Likewise, you can’t produce fruit unless you remain in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, then you will produce much fruit. Without me, you can’t do anything. ' - John 15:1-5

You just need to pray more about stuff & really consecrate. Like, really keep it together. I will show you how & then you let it happen naturally. God is good. These are some of my favorite parts of the Bible...

'God is the one who enables you both to want and to actually live out his good purposes. ' - Philippians 2:13

' “Ask, and you will receive. Search, and you will find. Knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Whoever seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door is opened. Who among you will give your children a stone when they ask for bread? Or give them a snake when they ask for fish? If you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good things to those who ask him. Therefore, you should treat people in the same way that you want people to treat you; this is the Law and the Prophets. ' - Matthew 7:7-12

'Later, Jesus himself appeared again to his disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. This is how it happened: Simon Peter, Thomas, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, Zebedee’s sons, and two other disciples were together. Simon Peter told them, “I’m going fishing.” They said, “We’ll go with you.” They set out in a boat, but throughout the night they caught nothing. Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples didn’t realize it was Jesus. Jesus called to them, “Children, have you caught anything to eat?” They answered him, “No.” He said, “Cast your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.” So they did, and there were so many fish that they couldn’t haul in the net. Then the disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It’s the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard it was the Lord, he wrapped his coat around himself (for he was naked) and jumped into the water. The other disciples followed in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they weren’t far from shore, only about one hundred yards. When they landed, they saw a fire there, with fish on it, and some bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you’ve just caught.” Simon Peter got up and pulled the net to shore. It was full of large fish, one hundred fifty-three of them. Yet the net hadn’t torn, even with so many fish. Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” None of the disciples could bring themselves to ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. Jesus came, took the bread, and gave it to them. He did the same with the fish. This was now the third time Jesus appeared to his disciples after he was raised from the dead. When they finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love me more than these?” Simon replied, “Yes, Lord, you know I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my lambs.” Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Simon replied, “Yes, Lord, you know I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Take care of my sheep.” He asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love me?” Peter was sad that Jesus asked him a third time, “Do you love me?” He replied, “Lord, you know everything; you know I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. I assure you that when you were younger you tied your own belt and walked around wherever you wanted. When you grow old, you will stretch out your hands and another will tie your belt and lead you where you don’t want to go.” He said this to show the kind of death by which Peter would glorify God. After saying this, Jesus said to Peter, “Follow me.” ' - John 21:1-19

Christ said, "Follow me". It is the intent that counts more than anything. He'll always want you back. I wrote a number of prayers that you can think of whenever you're feeling down. Whenever you feel sad or blue, turn to the Lord in prayer right away. Stop wasting time talking to people who don’t have any power to change your situation & can’t get their own ‘house’ in order. Only you have the power of initiative & willpower to begin your process of setting yourself free of addiction or any other type of unfortunate thing that you don’t want for yourself anymore. A lot can be said about it, but this is your burden to carry, and nobody can take that away from you. Only God knows your heart in the deepest core. He sees you & wants you like nobody else, but you must begin. You must try and never give up. You’ll soon find out that no one can separate us from the love of God. Your enemies can try, but they will never succeed. No Angels  or Demons could ever separate us from the love of God, because you want Him. This is your journey. It’s not about who’s better or worse. It’s about God’s forgiveness and love towards each and every one of us individually. You’d have to be a very spiritually mature person in order to perceive this, but you don’t have to deny God to make anyone feel better about themselves. We are all saved by grace. End of story: ⬇️

Prayer nº 1
Prayer nº 2

STEP INTO THE LIGHT. YOUR TIME IS NOW. NO ONE HAS THE RIGHT TO SEPARATE YOU FROM YOUR GOD (WHICH IS THE ONLY ONE OUT THERE). SAVE YOURSELF & THINK OF NO ONE ELSE. FORGET JUDGMENTAL PEOPLE FOREVER & EVER, NO MATTER HOW MUCH THEY CURSE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. IF YOU EVER GET ACCUSED OF BEING A LOSER, JUST REMEMBER WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT YOU, AND YOU'LL BE FINE. YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO HOPE FOR. YOU HAVE GREAT EXPECTATIONS.

'So what are we going to say about these things? If God is for us, who is against us? He didn’t spare his own Son but gave him up for us all. Won’t he also freely give us all things with him? Who will bring a charge against God’s elect people? It is God who acquits them. Who is going to convict them? It is Christ Jesus who died, even more, who was raised, and who also is at God’s right side. It is Christ Jesus who also pleads our case for us. Who will separate us from Christ’s love? Will we be separated by trouble, or distress, or harassment, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? As it is written, “ We are being put to death all day long for your sake. ” “ We are treated like sheep for slaughter. ” But in all these things we win a sweeping victory through the one who loved us. I’m convinced that nothing can separate us from God’s love in Christ Jesus our Lord: not death or life, not angels or rulers, not present things or future things, not powers or height or depth, or any other thing that is created.' - Romans 8:31-39

'God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him won’t perish but will have eternal life. God didn’t send his Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through him. Whoever believes in him isn’t judged; whoever doesn’t believe in him is already judged, because they don’t believe in the name of God’s only Son. “ This is the basis for judgment: The light came into the world, and people loved darkness more than the light, for their actions are evil. All who do wicked things hate the light and don’t come to the light for fear that their actions will be exposed to the light. Whoever does the truth comes to the light so that it can be seen that their actions were done in God. ” ' - John 3:16-21

'At one time you were like those persons. All of you used to do whatever felt good and whatever you thought you wanted so that you were children headed for punishment just like everyone else. However, God is rich in mercy. He brought us to life with Christ while we were dead as a result of those things that we did wrong. He did this because of the great love that he has for us. You are saved by God’s grace! However, God is rich in mercy. He brought us to life with Christ while we were dead as a result of those things that we did wrong. He did this because of the great love that he has for us. You are saved by God’s grace! And God raised us up and seated us in the heavens with Christ Jesus. God did this to show future generations the greatness of his grace by the goodness that God has shown us in Christ Jesus. You are saved by God’s grace because of your faith. This salvation is God’s gift. It’s not something you possessed. It’s not something you did that you can be proud of. Instead, we are God’s accomplishment, created in Christ Jesus to do good things. God planned for these good things to be the way that we live our lives. ' - Ephesians 2:3-10

'It is necessary to brag, not that it does any good. I’ll move on to visions and revelations from the Lord. I know a man in Christ who was caught up into the third heaven fourteen years ago. I don’t know whether it was in the body or out of the body. God knows. I know that this man was caught up into paradise and that he heard unspeakable words that were things no one is allowed to repeat. I don’t know whether it was in the body or apart from the body. God knows. I know that this man was caught up into paradise and that he heard unspeakable words that were things no one is allowed to repeat. I don’t know whether it was in the body or apart from the body. God knows. I’ll brag about this man, but I won’t brag about myself, except to brag about my weaknesses. If I did want to brag, I wouldn’t make a fool of myself because I’d tell the truth. I’m holding back from bragging so that no one will give me any more credit than what anyone sees or hears about me. I was given a thorn in my body because of the outstanding revelations I’ve received so that I wouldn’t be conceited. It’s a messenger from Satan sent to torment me so that I wouldn’t be conceited. I pleaded with the Lord three times for it to leave me alone. He said to me, “My grace is enough for you, because power is made perfect in weakness.” So I’ll gladly spend my time bragging about my weaknesses so that Christ’s power can rest on me. Therefore, I’m all right with weaknesses, insults, disasters, harassments, and stressful situations for the sake of Christ, because when I’m weak, then I’m strong. ' - 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Attend church on Sundays & act like a normal person/Christian

'And let us consider each other carefully for the purpose of sparking love and good deeds. Don’t stop meeting together with other believers, which some people have gotten into the habit of doing. Instead, encourage each other, especially as you see the day drawing near. ' - Hebrews 10:24-25