Pastor Chris Juma

Pastor Chris Juma Pan Africa Christian University

10/09/2026

WHY PASTORAL WORK IS DIFFICULT
Introduction
Pastoral ministry is a great privilege, but it is also a great responsibility. Many people see the pulpit, the microphone, the anointing, the respect and the public recognition, but they do not always see the burden behind the calling.
A pastor is not only preaching sermons. A pastor is carrying people in prayer, counseling families, resolving conflicts, comforting the brokenhearted, correcting the disobedient, encouraging the discouraged and making difficult decisions.
Paul said that beyond all his external challenges was “the care of all the churches.” This shows us that pastoral work can be physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally demanding.

1. Pastors Carry the Burden of People

Galatians 6:2 — “Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.”
A pastor may go home after preaching, but the problems of members may continue in his heart.
Someone is sick.
Someone's marriage is struggling.
Someone has lost a loved one.
Someone is battling financially.
Someone has become discouraged.
Someone is struggling spiritually.
A pastor cannot solve every problem, but he often feels responsible to help.

2. Pastors Must Correct People They Love

2 Timothy 4:2 — “Reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.”
Correction is one of the difficult parts of leadership.
When a pastor corrects someone, that person may say:
“Pastor doesn't love me.”
But sometimes true love requires correction.
A pastor must have the courage to tell people what they need to hear, not merely what they want to hear.

3. Pastors Face Criticism

Galatians 1:10 asks, “For do I now persuade men, or God?”
If a pastor preaches strongly, some people say he is too harsh.
If he is gentle, some say he is weak.
If he makes changes, some resist.
If he refuses to change, some complain.
Leadership exposes you to opinions.
A pastor must therefore learn not to build his ministry around people's applause.

07/09/2026

ABAYUNDO clan of the Bukusu. A man from the clan is Omuyundo. Believed to be related to Abasimalwa of Bumarachi.

Praise themselves as Bayundo Bakoba Nalioli Simba Yekwe Namalaba Mitungu Milele.

Belong to the Abamalaba cluster of clans.

Notable Personalities include National Chairperson of Abayundo Francis Kalasinga, Professor Mulati Sibabi and Mwalimu Amos Juma Wanda ( St Joseph Kitale ).

04/09/2026

THE CROWD CHOSE BARABBAS — BUT THE BIBLE WARNS US NOT TO MAKE THE SAME CHOICE

The Bible tells us a heartbreaking story. When Pilate gave the crowd a choice between Jesus and Barabbas, the people shouted for Barabbas to be released and for Jesus to be crucified. Barabbas was a prisoner, while Jesus was innocent. Yet the crowd rejected the One who came to save them. (Matthew 27:15–26; Mark 15:6–15; Luke 23:18–25; John 18:39–40).

This was not simply a decision made thousands of years ago. It reveals something about the human heart.

Sometimes people choose what is popular instead of what is true. They choose comfort instead of conviction. They choose worldly approval instead of obedience to God. They may know what Scripture says, yet still reject it because the truth demands repentance, surrender, and change.

Jesus was rejected by the crowd, but He did not stop loving humanity.

He willingly endured the cross because His mission was not to please the crowd—it was to fulfill the Father’s will and give His life for sinners.

Today, the question is not whether you would have shouted with the crowd. The question is: Whom are you choosing today?

Are you choosing Jesus when following Him costs you friends, popularity, money, comfort, or reputation?

Are you standing with biblical truth even when the world mocks it?

Do not follow the crowd simply because everyone else is going in the same direction. A majority can be wrong. Popularity does not make something righteous.

The crowd chose Barabbas. But you still have a choice.

Choose Christ. Choose truth. Choose repentance. Choose obedience.

Do not trade the eternal for the temporary. Do not exchange Jesus for the approval of the world.

“What shall I do then with Jesus who is called Christ?” (Matthew 27:22)

Your answer matters.

31/08/2026

SOMO: LIFAHAMU SANDUKU LA AGANO
“Je! Sanduku la Agano ni nini?”

BY PASTOR CHRIS JUMA

1. UTANGULIZI
Sanduku la Agano ni moja ya vitu muhimu sana katika historia ya Israeli na katika Agano la Kale. Lilikuwa si sanduku la kawaida, bali lilikuwa kifaa kitakatifu kilichoagizwa na Mungu, na lilihusishwa na uwepo, utawala na agano la Mungu katikati ya watu wake.
Mungu alimwambia Musa:
“Nao watanifanyia patakatifu, nipate kukaa kati yao.”
— Kutoka 25:8
Ndani ya historia ya Sanduku tunaona mambo makubwa: utukufu wa Mungu, uwepo wa Mungu, utakatifu wa Mungu, hukumu, rehema, ushindi na baraka.
Lakini tunapaswa kutofautisha kati ya Sanduku lenyewe na Mungu aliyeliamuru na ambaye uwepo wake ulihusishwa nalo.

2. JE! SANDUKU LA AGANO NI NINI?
Sanduku la Agano lilikuwa sanduku takatifu ambalo Mungu alimwagiza Musa alitengeneze wakati wa kuanzishwa kwa mfumo wa ibada wa Israeli.
📖 Kutoka 25:10–22
Lilikuwa limetengenezwa kwa mti wa msh*ta, likafunikwa kwa dhahabu, na lilikuwa na pete pamoja na miti ya kulichukulia.
Juu yake kulikuwa na kiti cha rehema, pamoja na makerubi.
📖 Kutoka 25:17–22
Mungu alisema:
“Hapo ndipo nitakapokutana nawe, na kusema nawe…”
— Kutoka 25:22
Kwa hiyo, Sanduku lilikuwa sehemu muhimu ya mahali ambapo Mungu aliwakilisha uwepo wake katikati ya Israeli.
3. KULIKUWA NA NINI NDANI YA SANDUKU?
Maandiko yanaonyesha vitu muhimu vilivyohusishwa na Sanduku.
A. Vibao vya Agano
📖 Kumbukumbu la Torati 10:1–5
Musa aliweka ndani ya Sanduku vibao vya mawe vilivyoandikwa maneno ya agano.
B. Manna
📖 Kutoka 16:32–34
Kibakuli cha manna kiliwekwa mbele ya ushuhuda.
C. Fimbo ya Haruni
📖 Hesabu 17:8–10
Fimbo ya Haruni iliyochanua iliwekwa mbele ya ushuhuda.
Waebrania 9:4 inataja vitu hivi kwa kuhusishwa na Sanduku.

4. SANDUKU NA ELI — LIANZAJE KUTOKA KWAO?
Hapa ndipo historia ya Sanduku inakuwa ya kuvutia sana.
Wakati wa Eli, Israeli walipigana na Wafilisti.
📖 1 Samweli 4:1–4
Israeli walifikiri kwamba wakilileta Sanduku la Agano vitani, watashinda.
Walilichukua Sanduku kutoka Shilo, ambako Eli alikuwa kuhani na mwamuzi.
Lakini watu walikuwa wameanza kulitazama Sanduku kana kwamba linaweza kutumika k**a kinga ya kishirikina, badala ya kumtegemea Mungu.
Matokeo yake yalikuwa makubwa.
📖 1 Samweli 4:10–11
Wafilisti waliwashinda Israeli, na Sanduku la Mungu likatekwa.
Wana wa Eli, Hofni na Finehasi, nao wakafa.

5. ELI ALIPOSIKIA SANDUKU LIMETEKWA
Mjumbe alipofika na habari kwamba Sanduku la Mungu limetekwa, Eli alianguka kutoka kwenye kiti chake.
📖 1 Samweli 4:17–18
Eli alikuwa na miaka 98, na alikuwa mzito.
Aliposikia habari za Sanduku:
“Sanduku la Mungu limetekwa,”
akaanguka akafa.
Hii inatuonyesha kwamba kwa Eli, jambo la Sanduku lilikuwa jambo kubwa sana.

6. WAFILISTI WALILICHUKUA SANDUKU — LAKINI WALIPATA NINI?
Wafilisti walilipeleka Sanduku katika nyumba ya mungu wao Dagoni huko Ashdodi.
📖 1 Samweli 5:1–2
Lakini asubuhi walipokwenda, wakamkuta Dagoni ameanguka kifudifudi mbele ya Sanduku.
📖 1 Samweli 5:3–5
Hii ilikuwa ishara kubwa:
Mungu wa Israeli hahitaji kutetewa na sanamu.
Dagoni ndiye aliyeanguka.
Sanduku halikuanguka mbele ya Dagoni.

7. SANDUKU LILIPITA MIKONONI MWA WAFILISTI
Baada ya Sanduku kuwa katika miji ya Wafilisti, matatizo makubwa yakatokea.
📖 1 Samweli 5:6–12
Watu wakapata mateso makubwa, ndipo Wafilisti wakaamua:
“Turudishe Sanduku la Mungu wa Israeli.”
Wakalipakia juu ya gari pamoja na sadaka na kulirudisha.

8. SANDUKU LILIRUDI KWA ISRAELI
Sanduku lilifika Beth-shemeshi.
📖 1 Samweli 6:12–15
Lakini hata huko watu walipaswa kuliheshimu utakatifu wake.
Baadaye Sanduku likapelekwa Kiriath-yearimu, katika nyumba ya Abinadabu.
📖 1 Samweli 7:1–2
Likakaa huko kwa muda mrefu.

9. DAUDI AKATAKA KULIRUDISHA SANDUKU
Baada ya Daudi kuwa mfalme, alitamani kulileta Sanduku Yerusalemu.
📖 2 Samweli 6:1–2
Hii ilikuwa nia nzuri.
Lakini tatizo lilikuwa jinsi walivyolichukua.
Waliweka Sanduku juu ya gari jipya.
📖 2 Samweli 6:3
Uza na Ahio wakawa wakiliongoza.

10. UZA AKALISHIKA SANDUKU — AKAPIGWA
Ng'ombe walipojikwaa, Uza akanyoosha mkono kulishika Sanduku.
📖 2 Samweli 6:6–7
Mungu akampiga Uza, naye akafa.
Kwa nini?
Kwa sababu Sanduku lilikuwa limewekwa chini ya utaratibu ambao Mungu hakuwa ameuagiza.
Baadaye Daudi aligundua kosa hilo.
📖 1 Mambo ya Nyakati 15:12–15
Walawi walitakiwa kulibeba kwa njia ambayo Mungu alikuwa ameagiza.
SOMO:
Kuwa na nia nzuri hakutoshi; lazima tufanye kazi ya Mungu kwa njia ya Mungu.

11. SANDUKU KWA OBEDI-EDOMU
Baada ya Uza kufa, Daudi akaogopa.
Akauliza:
“Sanduku la BWANA litakujaje kwangu?”
📖 2 Samweli 6:9
Kwa hiyo Daudi hakulitaka kulipeleka Yerusalemu mara moja.
Badala yake:
“Daudi akaliweka katika nyumba ya Obed-edomu Mgiti.”
📖 **2 Samweli 6:10
Na jambo la kushangaza likatokea.

12. OBED-EDOMU ALIBARIKIWA KWA SABABU YA SANDUKU
📖 2 Samweli 6:11
Sanduku likakaa katika nyumba ya Obed-edomu kwa muda wa miezi mitatu.
Biblia inasema:
“BWANA akambariki Obed-edomu na nyumba yake yote.”
Hapa tunaona upande mwingine wa uwepo wa Mungu.
Kwa Uza kulikuwa na hukumu, lakini kwa nyumba ya Obed-edomu kulikuwa na baraka.
Kwa nini?
Si kwamba Sanduku lilikuwa na “nguvu mbili” tofauti.
Bali tukio hili linatufundisha kuhusu utakatifu wa Mungu na namna mwanadamu anavyohusiana na uwepo wake kwa kutii na heshima.

13. DAUDI AKASIKIA OBED-EDOMU AMEBARIKIWA
Daudi alipoambiwa:
“BWANA ameibariki nyumba ya Obed-edomu…”
📖 2 Samweli 6:12
Daudi akaenda kulichukua Sanduku na kulipeleka Yerusalemu.
Lakini safari hii walifuata utaratibu sahihi.
📖 1 Mambo ya Nyakati 15:13–15
Walawi wakalibeba Sanduku kwa kutumia miti ya kulichukulia, k**a Musa alivyoamuru.
Na Daudi akashangilia sana.
📖 2 Samweli 6:14–15

14. SANDUKU LILIPOFIKA YERUSALEMU
Daudi alilipeleka Sanduku katika mji wa Daudi.
📖 2 Samweli 6:17
Akaweka mahali palipoandaliwa kwa ajili yake.
Daudi akatoa sadaka na akawabariki watu.
📖 2 Samweli 6:18–19
Kwa hiyo Sanduku likawa sehemu muhimu katika ibada ya Israeli.

15. AGANO LA KALE NA SANDUKU
Sanduku linahusiana sana na Agano la Kale kwa sababu lilikuwa sehemu ya mfumo wa agano ambao Mungu aliufanya na Israeli kupitia Musa.
📖 Kutoka 24:7–8
Mungu aliwapa Israeli sheria na maagizo yake.
Sanduku likawa Sanduku la Agano kwa sababu lilihusishwa na ushuhuda wa agano hilo.

16. AGANO JIPYA NI NINI?
Hapa tunafika kwenye jambo kubwa zaidi.
Agano Jipya halijengwi juu ya Sanduku la dhahabu.
Limejengwa juu ya Yesu Kristo na damu yake.
📖 Luka 22:20
Yesu alisema:
“Kikombe hiki ni agano jipya katika damu yangu…”
📖 Waebrania 9:11–15
Kristo ndiye Mpatanishi wa Agano Jipya.
Kwa hiyo, Agano Jipya limetuletea uhusiano wa ndani zaidi na Mungu kupitia Kristo.

17. SANDUKU LA AGANO NA YESU KRISTO
Hapa kuna ujumbe wa kina sana.
Katika Agano la Kale, uwepo wa Mungu ulihusishwa na hema, patakatifu na Sanduku.
Lakini katika Agano Jipya:
📖 Yohana 1:14
Neno alifanyika mwili na akakaa kwetu.
Yesu akawa ufunuo wa Mungu kwa wanadamu.
📖 Yohana 14:9
“Aliyeniona mimi amemwona Baba.”
Kwa hiyo, hatupaswi kutafuta maana ya Sanduku bila kufika kwa Kristo.

18. TOFAUTI KATI YA AGANO LA KALE NA AGANO JIPYA
AGANO LA KALE
Lilikuwa na mfumo wa ibada wa hekalu.
Lilikuwa na makuhani.
Lilikuwa na sadaka za wanyama.
Lilikuwa na patakatifu.
Sanduku lilikuwa sehemu ya mfumo huo.
Sheria iliandikwa kwenye vibao vya mawe.
📖 Kutoka 25:8–22
📖 Waebrania 9:1–10
AGANO JIPYA
Kristo ndiye Mpatanishi.
Damu ya Kristo ndiyo msingi wa Agano Jipya.
Yesu ndiye Kuhani Mkuu.
Sadaka ya Kristo ilitolewa mara moja.
Waamini wanakuwa hekalu la Roho Mtakatifu.
📖 Waebrania 9:11–15
📖 Waebrania 10:10–14
📖 1 Wakorintho 6:19

19. SANDUKU LA KALE VS. UWEPO WA MUNGU KATIKA AGANO JIPYA
Katika Agano la Kale:
Sanduku → lilihusishwa na uwepo wa Mungu katikati ya Israeli.
Katika Agano Jipya:
Kristo → ndiye ufunuo wa Mungu kwa wanadamu.
Na kwa wale walio katika Kristo:
Roho Mtakatifu → anakaa ndani ya waamini.
📖 1 Wakorintho 3:16
“Ninyi ni hekalu la Mungu, na Roho wa Mungu anakaa ndani yenu.”
Hii ni hatua kubwa sana ya ufunuo.

20. FUNZO KUTOKA KWA UZA NA OBED-EDOMU
Tukio la Uza na Obed-edomu linatufundisha jambo moja muhimu:
UWEPO WA MUNGU SI WA KUCHEZEWA, WALA SI WA KUOGOPWA K**A KITU CHA AJABU; NI WA KUTIWA HESHIMA KWA UTAKATIFU NA UTII.
Uza aliligusa Sanduku bila kufuata utaratibu uliowekwa.
Obed-edomu akalipokea Sanduku katika nyumba yake, na nyumba yake ikabarikiwa.
Lakini baraka haikutokana na sanduku k**a uchawi.
Baraka ilihusishwa na Mungu na uwepo wake, na historia nzima inatufundisha kumkaribia Mungu kwa heshima na utii.

21. MAMBO 7 YA KUJIFUNZA KUTOKA KWA SANDUKU LA AGANO
1. Mungu ni mtakatifu.
📖 Isaya 6:3
2. Uwepo wa Mungu unahitaji heshima.
📖 Zaburi 89:7
3. Nia nzuri haiwezi kuchukua nafasi ya kutii.
📖 1 Samweli 15:22
4. Mungu hawezi kushindanishwa na sanamu.
📖 1 Samweli 5:1–5
5. Uwepo wa Mungu unaweza kuleta baraka kwa wanaomheshimu.
📖 2 Samweli 6:11
6. Mungu anataka watu wake wamtafute kwa utaratibu na kweli.
📖 1 Mambo ya Nyakati 15:13–15
7. Agano Jipya linatuelekeza kwa Kristo.
📖 Waebrania 9:15

22. HITIMISHO
Sanduku la Agano lilikuwa ishara takatifu ya agano na uwepo wa Mungu katika historia ya Israeli.
Lilianza katika maagizo ya Mungu kwa Musa, likahusishwa na Shilo na kipindi cha Eli, likatekwa na Wafilisti, likawarudia Israeli, likakaa kwa Abinadabu, likapelekwa kwa Obed-edomu, na hatimaye Daudi akaliingiza Yerusalemu kwa furaha.
Lakini historia yake haikuishia kwenye Sanduku.
Sanduku linatufikisha kwenye Kristo.
Kwa sababu katika Agano Jipya, tunamwona Kristo akiwa Mpatanishi wa Agano Jipya na njia ya kumkaribia Mungu.
📖 Waebrania 9:15
Kwa hiyo:
USIISHIE KUJUA SANDUKU LA AGANO—FAHAMU AGANO LENYEWE.
USIISHIE KUTAFUTA ISHARA YA UWEPO WA MUNGU—MFAHAMU KRISTO.
USIISHIE KUJUA KILICHOKUWA NDANI YA SANDUKU—JUA KILICHO NDANI YA AGANO JIPYA: KRISTO NA MAISHA MAPYA KATIKA ROHO.

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31/08/2026

7 Ways to Know the Holy Spirit Is in Charge of Your Life

When the Holy Spirit is in charge, your life begins to reflect the character, will, and direction of God.

1. You Desire to Please God
Your greatest desire becomes doing what is right before God, even when nobody is watching.
“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.” — Romans 8:14

2. You Become Sensitive to Sin
The Holy Spirit convicts you when you are going in the wrong direction. You no longer feel comfortable deliberately living in sin.
John 16:8 — The Spirit convicts the world concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment.

3. You Have a Growing Love for God's Word
You develop a stronger desire to read, understand, and obey Scripture because the Holy Spirit leads believers into truth.
“Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth.” — John 16:13

4. Your Character Begins to Change
You gradually become more loving, patient, gentle, faithful, and self-controlled.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance.” — Galatians 5:22–23

5. You Learn to Obey God's Direction
You don't simply follow your emotions or desires. You become willing to surrender your plans when the Spirit leads you differently.
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.” — Galatians 5:16

6. You Develop a Deeper Desire to Pray
Prayer becomes more than a religious activity. You increasingly desire fellowship with God and depend on Him for direction and strength.
“Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit.” — Ephesians 6:18

7. Your Life Produces Spiritual Fruit
One of the clearest evidences is not merely what you say but what your life produces. The Holy Spirit transforms your attitudes, relationships, decisions, and conduct.
“Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.” — John 15:8

🙏 Short Prayer
Holy Spirit, take complete control of my life. Lead my thoughts, decisions, words, relationships, and actions. Help me to recognize Your voice, obey Your direction, and produce the fruit that glorifies Jesus. In Jesus' name, Amen.

24/08/2026

CHARACTERISTICS OF A BAD PASTOR

Here are 21 characteristics of a bad pastor. They include serious problems with personal character, leadership, family life, and biblical teaching.

PREYS ON THE VULNERABLE

Uses pastoral counseling or access to members to manipulate, exploit, or abuse them sexually, emotionally, or financially. He takes advantage of people who trust him instead of protecting and serving them.

LACKS A PERSONAL PRAYER LIFE

Preaches about prayer but rarely spends private time seeking God. His public prayers may sound impressive, but his private spiritual life is weak.

IS UNAPPROACHABLE AND PRIDEFUL

Keeps people at a distance and refuses honest feedback or correction. He often surrounds himself with people who praise him and rarely challenge his decisions.

PREACHES MAINLY FOR APPLAUSE

Focuses more on eloquence, humor, and emotional excitement than on biblical truth. He may change his message simply to please the crowd and gain popularity.

NEGLECTS HIS FAMILY

Spends so much time in ministry that his wife and children feel forgotten. Over time, this can create pain at home and cause family members to resent the church.

USES PRAYER REQUESTS TO SPREAD GOSSIP

Shares people's private problems while pretending to ask others to pray for them. He breaks trust by revealing information that should have remained confidential.

CONTROLS PEOPLE THROUGH FEAR AND GUILT

Uses shame, manipulation, or threats of divine punishment to control members. Instead of teaching people to obey God willingly, he pressures them to obey him.

SHOWS FAVORITISM

Gives special treatment to wealthy, influential, or flattering members. Meanwhile, poor, weak, or less influential people may receive little attention.

IS UNWILLING TO STUDY

Depends on old sermons, online outlines, or popular ideas instead of studying the Bible carefully. As a result, his teaching may become shallow, repetitive, or inaccurate.

REFUSES TO ADMIT HIS MISTAKES

Finds it difficult to say, "I was wrong," even when the evidence is clear. He may change the story, defend himself, or blame others to protect his reputation.

CREATES A PERSONALITY CULT

Makes the church revolve around his personality, leadership, vision, or popularity. Members may become more loyal to the pastor than to Christ and His teachings.

NEGLECTS CHURCH DISCIPLINE

Ignores serious and open sin among leaders or members to avoid difficult situations. His failure to act can make others believe that wrongdoing is acceptable.

LOVES MONEY

Places too much emphasis on offerings, tithes, and financial giving. He may also use church resources to support an unnecessarily luxurious lifestyle.

DIVIDES THE CHURCH

Turns members against former leaders or other churches to strengthen his own following. He may spread suspicion and accusations instead of promoting peace and unity.

LACKS COMPASSION DURING CRISES

Visits the sick or grieving mainly when doing so improves his public image. Instead of offering genuine comfort, he may give shallow, harsh, or judgmental advice.

PREACHES LAW WITHOUT GRACE

Focuses heavily on rules, human performance, and guilt while giving little attention to forgiveness. His messages can leave people feeling condemned instead of helping them understand God's mercy.

HAS AN UNTEACHABLE SPIRIT

Rejects correction from elders, fellow ministers, or members. He may treat sincere concerns as rebellion, disrespect, or a lack of faith.

PLAYS POLITICAL GAMES

Forms secret alliances and works against leaders whom he considers threats. He may manipulate church votes, boards, or appointments to maintain his position.

AVOIDS ACCOUNTABILITY

Does not want other trusted leaders examining his conduct, finances, or decisions. He believes his position gives him the right to operate without meaningful oversight.

IS SEXUALLY IMMORAL OR COMPROMISED

Views po*******hy, crosses appropriate boundaries, or engages in inappropriate relationships. A history of adultery, sexual misconduct, or harassment should never be hidden simply to protect a minister's reputation.

PREACHES FALSE DOCTRINE

Rejects essential biblical teachings, such as the Sabbath, water baptism, or the coming Kingdom of God on earth. He may also make the prosperity gospel the central message instead of faithfully teaching Scripture.

12/08/2026

MAOMBI YA KUVUNJA NGUVU ZA GIZA NA KUSIMAMISHA MADHABAHU YA BWANA

1. MAOMBI YA TOBA

Baba yangu katika jina la Yesu Kristo,
naja mbele zako kwa unyenyekevu. Ninakiri kwamba wewe ni Mungu wangu, na ninahitaji rehema zako.

Bwana, nichunguze moyo wangu na unioneshe kila jambo linalokutenga na wewe. Ninatubu dhambi zangu zote nilizozifanya kwa kujua na bila kujua.

Ninaomba msamaha kwa kila kutokutii, kila uasi, kila maneno mabaya, kila tendo lisilokupendeza na kila mlango ambao nimeufungua kwa dhambi.

“Na tuchunguze njia zetu na kuzijaribu, na kumrudia BWANA tena.”
Maombolezo 3:40

Bwana, nisafishe kwa damu ya Yesu Kristo. Rejesha uhusiano wangu na wewe na unifanye chombo cha utukufu wako.

Katika jina la Yesu. Amina.

2. MAOMBI YA KUVUNJA NGUVU ZA GIZA

Baba, kwa jina la Yesu Kristo, nasimama katika mamlaka ya Neno lako.

Kila nguvu ya giza inayoinuka kinyume na maisha yangu, familia yangu, kazi yangu, huduma yangu na mahali ninapoishi, naomba ivunjwe kwa uwezo wa Mungu.

Kila ngome ya adui inayozuia amani, maendeleo na kusudi la Mungu katika maisha yangu, naivunja kwa jina la Yesu.

“Kwa maana silaha za vita vyetu si za mwili, bali zina uwezo katika Mungu hata kuangusha ngome.”
2 Wakorintho 10:4

Kila mpango wa adui dhidi yangu hautafanikiwa.

Kila shambulio lililokusudiwa kunirudisha nyuma, naliweka chini ya mamlaka ya Yesu Kristo.

Kila mlango ambao haujatoka kwa Mungu, naomba Bwana auufunge.

Kila mlango ambao nimeufungua kwa dhambi, naomba rehema ya Mungu ifunge na kunirejesha katika njia yake.

Kwa jina la Yesu Kristo, Amina.

3. TAMKO DHIDI YA HOFU

Leo natangaza kwa imani:

SITAOGOPA!

Sitaogopa nguvu za giza, kwa sababu Mungu yuko pamoja nami.

Sitaishi kwa hofu ya adui, bali nitaishi kwa kumtumaini Mungu.

“Tazama nimewapa amri ya kukanyaga nyoka na nge, na nguvu zote za yule adui; wala hakuna kitu kitakachowadhuru.” Luka 10:19

Ninatangaza kwamba Yesu Kristo ndiye Bwana wa maisha yangu.

Ninatangaza kwamba hakuna nguvu inayoweza kunitenga na upendo wa Mungu.

Ninatangaza kwamba Mungu ndiye ngome yangu, mwamba wangu na kimbilio langu.

SITAOGOPA! KWA MAANA BWANA YUKO PAMOJA NAMI.

MAOMBI YA KUVUNJA MADHABAHU ZA GIZA

Baba, kwa jina la Yesu Kristo, ninakataa kila ibada, agano, nadhiri au madhabahu yoyote inayopingana na mapenzi yako juu ya maisha yangu.

Kila jambo lililowahi kuwekwa wakfu kinyume na kusudi lako juu ya maisha yangu, nalikabidhi chini ya mamlaka ya Yesu Kristo.

Kila madhabahu inayotafuta kunizuia kumjua Mungu, ivunjwe na nguvu ya Mungu.

Kila madhabahu inayohusishwa na ibada ya sanamu na inayopingana na imani yangu katika Kristo, naomba Bwana aiondoe nguvu yake juu ya maisha yangu.

“Vunjeni kabisa mahali pote walipokuwa wakiitumikia miungu yao...”
Kumbukumbu 12:2

Bwana, wewe ndiye mwenye mamlaka yote. Situmii nguvu zangu mwenyewe; namtegemea wewe.

Kwa jina la Yesu. Amina.

KUJENGA MADHABAHU YA BWANA

Baba, baada ya kuvunja kila kinachopingana na mapenzi yako, ninaamua kujenga maisha yangu juu yako.

Ninajenga madhabahu ya maombi.

Ninajenga madhabahu ya ibada.

Ninajenga madhabahu ya Neno lako.

Ninajenga madhabahu ya utii.

Ninajenga madhabahu ya kumtumikia Mungu kwa moyo wangu wote.

“Kisha Eliya akawaambia watu wote, Nikaribieni mimi... akaitengeneza madhabahu ya BWANA iliyokuwa imebomoka.”
1 Wafalme 18:30

Bwana, tengeneza madhabahu yako ndani ya moyo wangu.

Nyumba yangu iwe mahali pa maombi.

Familia yangu ikujue wewe.

Kazi yangu ikupe utukufu.

Huduma yangu ikajenge ufalme wako.

Maisha yangu yote yawe sadaka ya kukupendeza.

Katika jina la Yesu Kristo. Amina.

TAMKO LA USHINDI

Sasa natangaza kwa imani:

Mimi ni mali ya Yesu Kristo.

Maisha yangu yako mikononi mwa Mungu.

Mimi si mtumwa wa hofu.

Mimi si mtumwa wa dhambi.

Mimi si mtumwa wa nguvu za giza.

Yesu Kristo ndiye Bwana wa maisha yangu.

“Wewe u rungu langu na silaha yangu ya vita...” — Yeremia 51:20

Bwana unitumie kuwa chombo cha amani, nuru na ushuhuda mahali nilipo.

Kila ninapokwenda, nuru ya Kristo iangaze.

Kila ninapofanya kazi, Mungu aniongoze.

Kila ninapomtumikia Mungu, Roho Mtakatifu anipe nguvu.

Na kila mpango wa adui dhidi ya kusudi la Mungu katika maisha yangu ushindwe.

“Mungu akiwapo upande wetu, ni nani aliye juu yetu?” Warumi 8:31

NDUGU MPENDWA TUNAPITIA WAKATI MGUMU K**A KANISA,TUNATAKIWA KULIPA DENI LA KIWANJA CHA KANISA KIASI CHA MILIONI 10 MWEZI HUU WA 8 TUNATAKIWA KULIPA MILIONI 5 NA TAREHE 15 MWEZI WA 9 KUMALIZIA MILIONI 5,IKIWA UNABARIKIWA NA MAFUNDISHO YA NENO LA MUNGU KARIBU UTUSHIKE MKONO ILI KANISA LISINYANG'ANYWE UWANJA AU KUBOMOLEWA.

06/08/2026

7 WAYS TO PRAY WHEN YOU DON’T FEEL LIKE PRAYING 🙏🔥

Prayer isn’t about feelings. It’s about faithfulness Luke 18:1. Use these when your spirit is dry:

1. PRAY THE WORD 📖
Don’t have words? Use God’s words. Open Psalms, Proverbs, or a promise and read it back to Him.
Example: “Lord, You said in Psalm 23:1 ‘I shall not want’... so I will not lack this month.”
Truth: God honors His Word above your eloquence Isaiah 55:11

2. PRAY IN THE SPIRIT / TONGUES 🔥
When your mind is blank, let the Holy Spirit pray through you Romans 8:26. 10 mins of tongues can break dryness faster than 1 hour of “trying”.
Truth: The Spirit helps our weakness when we don’t know what to pray.

3. PRAY SHORT, HONEST PRAYERS ⏱️
“Jesus, help me.” “Father, I’m dry but I’m here.” “I don’t feel You but I trust You.”
Truth: Jesus in Gethsemane prayed the same words 3 times Matthew 26:44. God accepts honesty, not performance.

4. PLAY WORSHIP + PRAY ALONG 🎵
If you can’t talk, sing. If you can’t sing, play worship. Let the music carry your prayer.
Truth: Praise breaks chains Acts 16:25-26. Worship is prayer without words.

5. USE PRAYER POINTS / DECLARATIONS 📝
Write down 5-10 scriptures + turn them into prayers. Read them out loud even if you feel nothing.
Example from your last post: “I decree: I will not end this month in shame”. Speak it anyway.
Truth: Faith comes by hearing Romans 10:17. Your ears need to hear you believe.

6. WALK + TALK WITH GOD 🚶
Leave your prayer room. Walk outside and talk to God like a friend. No “thee/thou”. Just real talk.
Truth: Enoch walked with God Genesis 5:24. Prayer is relationship, not ritual.

7. REMEMBER + GIVE THANKS 🙌
When you can’t ask for new things, thank God for old things. “Thank You for waking me up. Thank You for breath.”
Truth: Thanksgiving is the gateway to His presence Psalm 100:4. Gratitude reignites fire.

Prophetic truth: The devil attacks most when your prayer life is about to shift. Dryness is not death. It’s training. Keep showing up.

Feelings will tell you “skip prayer today”. But destiny says “pray anyway” 🔥 You don’t need fire to start prayer. Prayer is what starts the fire.
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03/08/2026

SABABU 12 ZA KIBIBLIA ZA KUTOA ZAKA

Baada ya kuchunguza msingi wa zaka katika Biblia, swali linalofuata ni hili: Kwa nini Mungu aliweka kanuni ya zaka? Je, ni kwa sababu Mungu anahitaji fedha za wanadamu?

Jibu ni hapana. Mungu ndiye mmiliki wa mbingu na nchi, na hana upungufu wa kitu chochote.

"Fedha ni mali yangu, na dhahabu ni mali yangu, asema Bwana wa majeshi" (Hagai 2:8).

Hata hivyo, Mungu ameweka kanuni ya zaka kwa manufaa ya watu wake na kwa maendeleo ya ufalme wake duniani.

1. Zaka ni agizo la Mungu

"Leteni zaka kamili ghalani, ili kiwemo chakula katika nyumba yangu" (Malaki 3:10).

Biblia inaonyesha wazi kwamba zaka si wazo la mwanadamu bali ni agizo la Mungu. Uaminifu katika zaka ni sehemu ya utiifu wetu kwa Mungu.

2. Zaka inaonyesha kuwa Mungu ndiye mmiliki wa vyote

Tunapotoa zaka tunakiri kuwa mali tulizo nazo si zetu kimsingi bali ni za Mungu.

"Nchi na vyote viijazavyo ni mali ya Bwana" (Zaburi 24:1).

Sisi ni mawakili wa rasilimali ambazo Mungu ametukabidhi.
"Hapo tena inayohitajiwa katika mawakili ndiyo mtu aonekane kuwa mwaminifu" (1 Wakorintho 4:2).

3. Ili kiwemo chakula katika nyumba ya Mungu

"Leteni zaka kamili ghalani ili kiwemo chakula katika nyumba yangu" (Malaki 3:10).

Kazi ya Mungu inahitaji rasilimali. Nyumba ya Mungu inahitaji kuhudumiwa na huduma zinahitaji kuendeshwa.

4. Ni eneo pekee ambalo Mungu amewaruhusu watu wamjaribu

"Mkanijaribu kwa njia hiyo" (Malaki 3:10).

Katika Biblia yote, ni nadra sana Mungu kutoa mwaliko wa aina hii. Hii inaonyesha uzito wa kanuni ya zaka.

5. Ni njia ya kufadhili kazi ya Mungu duniani

Injili haiendi kwa maombi pekee; inahitaji pia rasilimali.

"Tena wamsikieje pasipo mhubiri?" (Warumi 10:14).

Makanisa, wamisionari, mikutano ya injili, huduma za huruma, na kazi nyingi za ufalme zinahitaji watu wa Mungu kuwa waaminifu katika utoaji.

6. Zaka ni tendo la imani

Kutoa sehemu ya kwanza ya mapato yako kunahitaji kumwamini Mungu kwamba ataendelea kukutunza.

"Nami kwa ajili yenu nitamkemea yeye alaye" (Malaki 3:11).

Mtu anayetoa zaka anatangaza kwamba tumaini lake si mshahara, biashara, wala akaunti ya benki, bali Mungu.

7. Ni ishara ya shukrani kwa Mungu

"Bali utamkumbuka Bwana Mungu wako, maana ndiye akupaye nguvu za kupata utajiri" (Kumbukumbu 8:18).

Zaka hutukumbusha kuwa mafanikio yetu hayatokani na uwezo wetu pekee bali neema ya Mungu.

8. Inamweka Mungu nafasi ya kwanza

"Ili upate kujifunza kumcha Bwana Mungu wako daima" (Kumbukumbu 14:23).

Kutoa zaka ni tamko kwamba Mungu ni wa kwanza katika maisha yetu.

9. Ni njia ya kumheshimu Mungu kwa mali zetu

"Mheshimu Bwana kwa mali yako, na kwa malimbuko ya mazao yako yote" (Mithali 3:9).

Heshima ya kweli kwa Mungu haionekani kwa maneno pekee bali pia katika namna tunavyotumia mali zetu.

10. Inajenga nidhamu ya kifedha

Zaka humfundisha mwamini kupanga matumizi yake na kuishi kwa uwajibikaji.

Mtu anayejifunza kutenga sehemu kwa ajili ya Mungu huwa rahisi pia kujifunza kuweka akiba, kuwekeza, na kusimamia fedha kwa hekima.

11. Inasaidia kuushinda moyo wa tamaa

Yesu alisema:
"Jihadharini na tamaa" (Luka 12:15).

Fedha zina uwezo wa kutawala moyo wa mwanadamu. Zaka hutusaidia kukumbuka kuwa sisi si watumwa wa mali.

12. Hupima hali ya moyo wetu

"Kwa maana hapo ilipo hazina yako, ndipo utakapokuwa na moyo wako" (Mathayo 6:21).

Namna tunavyoshughulika na mali mara nyingi hufunua hali halisi ya moyo wetu mbele za Mungu.

John Nengala
Mtume wa Kizazi Kipya.

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