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THE SURROGATE JOURNEY: BIRTHING PURPOSE THROUGH OTHERS.  PART 3: THE WEIGHT OF THE WOMB — WHEN CARRYING GETS COMPLICATED Genesis 16:5–6 Then Sarai said to Abram, ‘You are responsible for the wrong I am suffering. I put my servant in your arms, and now that she knows she is pregnant, she despises me.’ Then Sarai mistreated Hagar; so she fled from her.” (NIV) šŸ” Quick Recap: In Part 2 , we met Hagar, the Egyptian servant chosen by Sarai to carry her child. Though not her dream, not her plan, and not her baby—she became the carrier of a promise she didn’t initiate. We learned how sometimes we are called to be the “other woman” in someone else’s destiny story—carrying, serving, interceding, and pushing someone else’s dream forward. šŸ¤° The Blessing that Brought Bitterness Hagar became pregnant. She was carrying the long-awaited seed. She should have been celebrated. But instead… she was mistreated. The one who chose her now chased her. The one who needed her now neglected her. The woman...
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THE LIFE CYCLE OF SIN AS CHILDBEARING PART 9: SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT: FEEDING WHAT YOU WANT TO GROW

THE LIFE CYCLE OF SIN AS CHILDBEARING 
PART 9: SPIRITUAL NOURISHMENT: FEEDING WHAT YOU WANT TO GROW


James 1:15

Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.


RECAP of part 8

In Part 8, we talked about nurturing righteous desires and repenting before sin matures. Today, we take a closer look at how spiritual nourishment determines what grows in the womb of your heart—righteousness or rebellion.



Feed What You Want to Grow

Every living thing grows based on what it is fed. If you constantly feed your spirit with worldly influences, compromise, and spiritual neglect, your sinful desires will flourish. But if you feed on the Word, prayer, worship, and godly counsel, righteousness will take root and grow strong.


Matthew 4:4 says, “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.” Without consistent spiritual feeding, your inner man becomes weak and vulnerable to temptation. You begin to lose the strength to resist sin and the discernment to recognize it early.



Immaturity Opens Doors to Sin

Hebrews 5:12–14 shows us that spiritual immaturity leaves believers unable to distinguish between right and wrong. Babies need milk, but mature believers crave solid food—the deeper truths of God’s Word. If your spiritual appetite is low, it's a sign you're starving spiritually, and starvation makes sin more appealing.




REFLECTION

Are you feeding your soul or starving it? What fills your thoughts daily—Scripture or screen time? Worship or worry? The way to a strong spiritual immune system is a steady diet of God's presence and His Word.




Call to Action

Start each day with intentional spiritual nourishment: read the Word, pray, listen to uplifting messages, and surround yourself with Christ-centered community. Don’t skip spiritual meals—your strength depends on it.




PRAYER

Lord, awaken my hunger for Your Word. Help me feed on truth, not trends. Strengthen my spirit through regular fellowship with You, and fill my heart with cravings for righteousness. Amen.




Next Part:

In Part 10, we’ll explore Minerals of Prayer—how consistent communication with God enriches your spirit, grounds your desires, and fortifies your walk with Him.




šŸ“ŒLet’s Talk

What’s one spiritual “meal” you’ve skipped lately that you need to restore? Bible reading? Consistent prayer? Fellowship? Identify it and commit to reintroducing it today.

Please kindly share your thoughts, testimonies, or questions—we grow better together.

Thank you!






Prince Julius Nenebi-Darkson 

(EL-PJ God's penman)







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  1. Esi4 June 2025 at 11:03

    It is important that we nourish our spirit with God's word to grow stronger in faith.

    God bless you

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