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25/10/2024

It's tough to be with someone who doesn't put in the same effort you put into the relationship and it seem as though they're just at the receiving end and do not really care about you.

22/10/2024

Good people can do some very bad things sometimes but it doesn't define them. Humans are vulnerable to stupid mistakes.

07/10/2024

PEOPLE CHANGE

II Corinthians 5:17
Have you ever heard this phrase “PEOPLE CHANGE’”? I bet you do on countless occasions. Is this really a statement of fact? Oh yes it is. People really do change. It’s been said that change is the only constant thing about life. Change is necessary for growth to occur. Those who fear change do not desire growth at any pace. Why do people change? People change because life happens. Every human being has a composition of both thoughts and emotions. These two factors are greatly responsible for change. So, as long as you have the capacity to think and feel, you will change along the way. Change isn’t a bad thing depending on the direction it is going.

I Corinthians 15:51
So the next time you hear the phrase “ people change”, don’t panic. The truth is that, you have also changed in the event of time. Now, let’s get started.

Change is neutral; neither good nor bad depending on the direction it is going. In the journey of life, we have come across people of different s*x and race who were once skinny but have now added more flesh. Some who were dark but now light skinned. People who were shy now outspoken and very confident of themselves. Some who were dull in academic work have become Masters of academic discipline. There were classmates who were very intelligent in senior high school but struggled greatly in the University. The list of examples is endless. You see, things happen to people which necessitates their change.

I know of a Senior Pastor who was once extremely kind and forgiving who now does not want to extend a hand of help to anyone because of the many years of hurt, betrayal and ingratitude he has endured from the very people has has sacrificed for. Sometimes, people go through a level of pain that leaves a mark on their soul which never seems to go away. Pain changes people, betrayal, hurt, disappointment , sickness and the like changes people. It is not a surprise to me when I see people who were once good and nice become hostile and unfriendly because of what other people have done to them. My friend, people change.

On the other side of the change river, there are a countless list of people I know whose change to me, seem like a miracle. There are people we know who were once involved in very criminal and inhuman activities but have now turned a new leaf. When a sinner becomes born again and filled with the Holy Spirit, something happens to their inner man which causes a change even in behavior. You cannot encounter the Lord Jesus and not see change in your life. You see, people do not only change to become bad, some change to become good. It is therefore unwise to be quick at throwing judgment at people.

I Corinthians 6:11
There are Pastors today who are doing great and mighty works for the Lord who were once womanizers, smokers, clubbers., drunks, armed-robbers and so forth. As they encountered the lord and decided to grow daily in Him, the Lord turned their lives around for good. So, people change to become better versions of themselves. Never think that because someone did something bad, they will continue doing bad. No, people go on the journey of growth and decide to change for the better. For instance, in as much as cheating is sin and a very disrespectful practice, a cheat will not always cheat. When people come to the realization of their bad behavior and go to the Lord in prayer to help them become better people, God does not give up on them, He helps them. A thief can change, a womanizer can change, an adulterer can change, a rebellious child can change. This reality is the more reason why instead of condemning and writing people off, take some time and pray for them.

Furthermore, the devil can also influence people to do some very crazy things. How can a father r**e his own daughter and you call it a mental problem? My friend, the spirit realm is real and life is spiritual. Family and ancestral patterns can influence the decisions of an individual under their influence. Does this mean people would not take responsibility for their actions? No ! But I believe when people seek the face of God in prayer and also become a student of change, God can help them become better. In effect, don’t be quick to give up on people having in mind that people change.

Have you changed over the years?

Rev. Maxwell Smith
THE LOVE CRUSADER

06/10/2024

LEARN TO FORGIVE

Ephesians 4:32
One of the most used words in the human history is the word “forgive” However, it’s not most unpracticed. Many people want to be forgiven quickly for their sins and mistakes but only a few actually forgive when some wrong is done to them.

You see, the human being is a complex creature and sometimes, we do not even understand why we do the things that we do. There is a weakness in every man that the devil can capitalize on to afflict. By reason of our individual weaknesses, there is a great chance to offend, hurt, abuse and cause pain.

You need to understand that not everyone who caused you pain planned it that way. Some are dealing with generational issues beyond their control and some were just got up in the moment. Some also allowed their selfish nature get in the way. The fact that someone is sorry and remorseful for hurting you is a sign they really want to make things right going forward and as a Christian, you’re under obligation for forgive if you also want to be forgiven by the Lord. Sometimes, forgiveness is hard but you need to live up to your faith confession. Aside releasing the offender from every grip of revenge, forgiveness also brings healing to the offended. You cannot go about life hating on people and cutting everyone from your life upon the slightest mistake.

In life, people are going to disappoint, hurt, betray and misuse you but you must be intentional about forgiving. I often tell people that if you cannot forgive, marriage is not a good place for you, don’t go there. This is true to life itself. The beauty of life is to have the capacity to rise above the hurt and smile again. This makes the devil go crazy because he always wants God’s people to be at war with each other. He wants families to separate because of unforgiveness but hey, we can put the devil to shame.

In as much as we should quickly forgive and free ourselves, understand that forgiveness is a process. Many people profess to forgive only to end up revenging after many years. The problem is that, the process of forgiveness was never completed. To properly forgive, you should first give yourself a reason to forgive; consider what the Lord expects of you, consider your relationship with the person and consider your own health. Then, you must verbally declare that you have forgiven the offender and having done that, sit down to talk about the issue. Throwing the issue into the air may seem like the easiest thing to do but trust me, that’s not how forgiveness works. Talk about the issue and create the atmosphere for the offender to be able to tell it as it is. Tension may rise from the inception but trust me, it’s better to have a clean slate than to just pretend and throw the issue into the air and say you have forgiven. Let them know how much their actions have cost you.

Do you forgive someone who is not sorry? The answer is yes. I have forgiven people by confessing it before they have had the chance to apologize and the reason is that, I am a Christian and I love Jesus because He first loved me. You don’t have to wait for someone to apologize before you forgive them. You will end up hurting yourself the more because some people are going to offend you that will not even know they have offended you. You see?

You need to know that forgiving someone does not mean you will forget whatever they have done to you but the thing is that, even if you remember, you don’t seek revenge neither does it make you feel what you felt the first time you were offended. True forgiveness takes away every fibre of revenge from your soul. It frees you and heals you, it opens a new chapter in your life and helps you to rebuild trust over again that is if you have decided to give the person a second chance. Not everyone you have forgiven should remain in your life but there are certain relationships that can be repaired. It all depends on the both of you. Trust can be rebuilt over time because God makes all things possible.

After forgiving your offender, pray for them and pray for yourself. Sometimes, the devil can cause someone to hurt you so that you can give up on them especially when the devil knows their destiny is tied to yours. Don’t let the devil win please, just let it go. Ask God to help you and give them a second chance if you can. You see, many marriages that ended in divorce could have survived if forgiveness was given. People give up on their loved ones too quick.

Are you walking out on your marriage because your partner betrayed you? Calm down my friend, we all make mistakes and people deserve a second chance. Of course, you have the right to walk away but first, start with forgiveness and see the Lord bring restoration. However, there are some people that you will have to love from afar going forward. Remember, you were on your way to eternal hell when Jesus died for you and forgave you. Translate that same love you received from Jesus. Are you offended? Are you hurt from a betrayal? Are you disappointed in someone for what they did to you? Do you feel like killing them? Yeah, I understand how you feel but trust me, forgiveness is the best medicine, try it.

This space is too small to say everything I want to say to you on forgiveness but I hope this little piece helps. God will help you.

Rev. Maxwell Smith
THE LOVE CRUSADER

05/10/2024

THE PRINCIPLE OF PATIENCE

Romans 8:25
Patience is the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious. The human nature is such that we want things to happen for us the way we want it and the time we allocate for each of those things. The moment there seems to be a little of delay, we become angry, frustrated and sometimes, depressed. I spoke with a colleague Pastor few months ago and he jokingly said that “patience is the key but I have lost that key many years ago”. Sad to say, this is true for many people.

Whenever I have the opportunity to talk to people about destiny, one statement I keep repeating is that, destiny is time sensitive. Whatever God has said concerning our lives will only happen when the time is right no matter how impatient we become. This does not in anyway suggest that we should sit and do nothing while we wait on the promises of God. Waiting moments should be working moments but the fact that we are working does not mean we will have the results we expect immediately.

Sometimes, God will take us through a process to mature us and help build our character in wait of our full manifestation with respect to destiny. Whatever that is rushed does not have any guarantee that it will last. Great things they say, takes time.

If we do not master the principle of patience, we are going to make lots of mistakes in haste and end up damaging ourselves and even those around us. For any marriage to thrive, both couples need patience; patience with respect to finances, child birth, accommodation, education etc. For any business or institution to experience proper growth, patience must become a key factor. Patience to endure the challenging market, patience to understand how to reach customers on a larger scale.

The desire to get things quickly have made many to lose their money to scammers, lost Godly relationships, destroyed marriages and the like. You need to understand that things will not always happen the way you want them to neither will they always happen in the time you want them to happen but you have to trust the process and if you are believing God for something, you need to be patient enough to wait on Him.

People have destroyed their lives entirely because of impatience. Car crush, divorce, academic decline, loss of job, loss of healthy relationships, death of children are some of the results of impatience.

If you are ever going to excel at anything, you need patience.

Rev. Maxwell Smith
THE LOVE CRUSADER

04/10/2024

I AM TIRED OF MY MARRIAGE

Genesis 2:18
Marriage is a prison and the ring is the handcuff. Marriage is modern day enslavement. Marriage takes away your freedom. When you marry, you stop living your life and live someone’s. I am pretty sure you are familiar with these kind of comments. Maybe, you know people who are afraid of marriage because of what people close to them have gone through in the name of marriage. Maybe your parents had a bad marriage that has painted a negative picture about marriage in your mind. You may have come across people who complain about their spouse each and every day and make comments like “ I am tired of my marriage”

It’s also a possibility that you have arrived at that place where you are literally tired of your marriage and thoughts of wanting out keeps flooding your mind. Are you really tired of your marriage? Okay, let’s talk.

James 1:12
For most couples, the wedding day is filled with absolute excitement, joy and happiness. On that special day, they promise each other a never ending love many of which were sincere. Along the way, things start to change because in life, you cannot run away from change. Feelings of love begin to die and the marriage suddenly starts to decline in all regard.

One of the reasons why people become tired of their marriage is because they keep comparing their marriage to another marriage. You see, no two marriages can ever be the same. The reason is because no two people can ever be the same. We are unique and so is our marriages. The habit of comparing your marriage is dangerous. You see, a couple who makes around Ghc 30,000 a month can afford a certain level of luxury and comfort. Such as couple can afford to go on dinner dates in certain highly rated places. It is good to desire nice things but if you don’t control your lust for luxury, you will start to compare your marriage to that kind of a marriage and begin to regret getting married to your spouse who cannot afford such luxury. Stop comparing your marriage else you will become tired.

Colossians 3:13
It is very important the kind of person you get married to. The person you marry makes all the difference. You see, there is a marriage that have survived adultery. After the affair was confessed, forgiven and steps taken to heal and make things right, God restored the marriage and these couples are doing better than the marriage they had initially. There is also another marriage that ended up in a divorce because of a disagreement on where the family picture frame should be hanged. You see, some marriages have survived things that ended certain marriages. The difference is the people involved. There is a husband whose wife got pregnant for another man and gave birth. Due to the love and respect the man has for his wife, he decided to cover his wife’s shame and resulted to father the child as though it was his. There is another husband who divorced his wife because he caught her hugging a male co-worker. What’s the difference? PEOPLE.

Romans 12:2
So, you are tired of your marriage not because of the marriage but because either or both of you are not growing into becoming better people. You are stuck. I am not saying you should endure your marriage, that’s your personal decision. To stay or walk out of your marriage is your choice but whatever choice you make is dependent on your level of revelation, understanding, love and maturity. You will be faced with situations in your marriage where you have to make very serious decisions. If not today, that day will surely come. You know, the main difference maker is the type of person you are married to. For me, if there is one strong counsel I will give you on marriage, marry someone who fears, loves and knows the Lord and this you can see by their behavior with other people over the years. Marry someone who is able to deal with issues without making it worse. Marry someone who dearly loves you. Marry someone who is proud of you. Marry someone who can make sacrifices for you.

Isaiah 40:31
There are people who easily give up on anything and their marriage is no different. There are some who stick around longer in trying to make it work by God’s help and mostly, they prevail so if you are tired of your marriage, you have two choices to make; to either walk away or stick around and find ways to make it work. Personally, people give up on their marriage too easily and i am left to wonder if they ever loved their spouse. I know it’s not every marriage that’s going to work but when we try a little harder by seeking help from matured married Christians coupled with prayer and applying Bible, there will surely be a way out. Of course there are situations that it’s best to end it for the sake of your own life but in all, don’t be in a hurry to walk away.

Matthew 7:11
Are you tired of your marriage? Talk to a good counselor, sit down with your spouse and talk things through, get on your knees and seek the help of God through prayer, be open to change, make an attempt to learn something new to enhance your marriage. It is also prudent to get a marriage mentor.

I really wish you the very best.
Rev. Maxwell Smith
THE LOVE CRUSADER
MAXWELL SMITH MINISTRIES

02/10/2024

This generation and unforgiveness. Eeeeiii

27/09/2024

I think the greatest blessing in life is to have a family where there's love.

20/09/2024

THE UNCERTAINTIES OF LIFE

As we journey through life, we are faced with countless issues that we are certainly not prepared for. These issues do not happen because of our lack of faith or prayerlessness but because in life, there are things we cannot control, there are things we cannot understand, there are things we cannot know and there are things we cannot stop.

The good thing is that, overcoming the challenges of life has a way of building our character and shaping us for the future.

Ponder over the following questions and just imagine yourself in any of such and decide what you will do?

1. If your business partner runs away with all your money and leaves you bankrupt, what will you do?

2. If your only child who you had through many years of waiting coupled with prayer and fasting dies from an illness you once contributed to save someone’s life from, what will you do?

3. If your spouse walks to you only to tell you they have fallen in love with someone else, what will you do?

4. If your only car catches fire in the middle of a journey and have somehow survived, what will you do?

5. If your own father defiles you and take away your pride, what will you do?

6. If your spouse decides to walk out of the marriage because they have given up on you and your future together, what will you do?

7. If you fall sick and it’s a condition which persists after all medical intervention coupled with spiritual warfare fails, what will you do?

8. If everything you have ever worked for fall to the ground, what will you do?

9. If you find yourself in a difficult situation and there’s no one to help you, what will you do?

10. If your spouse wakes you up in the middle of the night only to tell you none of your supposed children are yours, what will you do?

You see, I know you have much faith, I know you believe in the God of possibilities, I know you can pray in deep dimensions of tongues but my question to you is WHAT WILL YOU DO?

19/09/2024

“Love is never satisfied but in the welfare, comfort, and salvation of all. That man is no Christian who is solicitous for his own happiness alone; and cares not how the world goes, so that himself be comfortable.” - Clarke

14/09/2024

I know a woman who killed her son to save her life and obtain more power in the assembly of witches. My friend, life is spiritual.

23/08/2024

There are wives who love and care for their families and friends but treat their husbands as trash. There are husbands who love and care for their families and friends but treat their wives as trash.

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