THE PILGRIMS GUIDE

THURSDAY AUGUST 27, 2026

SPIRITUAL STAMINA

A WORD FROM THE WORD:

"...Then we will be able to run life's marathon race with passion and determination, for the path has been already marked out before us." Hebrews 12:1 TPT.

Just like it takes physical stamina to run in, win a marathon, it requires spiritual stamina to run in and win the spiritual race.
It's not every victory that comes suddenly, and some breakthroughs are products of trained endurance, passion and determination; that is the grace to remain standing, believing, and obeying even when answers seem not to be forthcoming.
For many, they start well but give up along the way due to the lack of spiritual stamina. The admonition we get from God's Word opines that 'the race is not to the swift' (Ecclesiastes 9:11 NKJV), but to those who refuse to give up. Spiritual stamina is that quiet strength that keeps praying when results are not forthcoming, that keeps trusting God when evidence is barely visible, and keeps obeying when emotions are tired.

God never withholds His grace from those who asks, when spiritual stamina is at work, discouragement loses its grip, faith matures, and destiny is secured.
Spiritual stamina is not a given, but is developed in the quarry of trust and obedience, as you align with God's will and purpose for you. The benefits are out of this world as you will not quit halfway, or succumb as you inch closer to the finish line.

PRAYER BULLETS:

Loving LORD, thank You for showing Yourself strong on my behalf. Strengthen my heart, and renew my faith. Help me build the spiritual stamina that finishes strong.

FURTHER READING:

Hebrews 12:1-3; 2 Timothy 4:7-8; Galatians 6:9; James 1:2-4.
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When Earthly Differences End

Bible Text: Ecclesiastes 9:2

“All things come alike to all: there is one event to the righteous, and to the wicked.”

When you refuse to be equal with your fellow man, brethren, friends, colleagues, or relations in status, wealth, achievements, position, and accomplishments, remember this: you will certainly be equal with them in the grave.

The grave does not recognize wealth or poverty, status or obscurity, position or power, achievement or failure. In death, every earthly distinction is stripped away. The rich and the poor, the influential and the insignificant, the celebrated and the unknown all pass through the same doorway of death.

There, we are reminded that everything we possessed, attained, and accomplished on earth was temporary. The body returns to the dust, and the soul stands before its Creator.

The grave may make us equal, but eternity reveals where our true destiny lies—before God, either in eternal separation from Him or in His eternal presence.

Therefore, while we live, let us not allow pride, competition, wealth, status, or earthly accomplishments to make us despise or consider ourselves superior to others.

For one day, the same grave awaits us all.

“For dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.” — Genesis 3:19

What matters most is not how highly we are regarded among men, but how we stand before God when this earthly journey ends.

God's Loving Heart.

Did you know?
Praying to the dead is not a harmless tradition. It is communication with the dead — and God plainly forbids it.

The Bible does not say, “Seek the saints.” It says, “Should not a people seek their God? Should they seek the dead on behalf of the living?” (Isaiah 8:19).

That is the issue.
You can call it veneration, intercession, or honour — but if a living person is directing requests to the dead, it is still seeking the dead on behalf of the living.

God explicitly condemned this practice:
“There shall not be found among you anyone… who conjures spells, or a medium, or a spiritist, or one who calls up the dead.” (Deuteronomy 18:10–12)

And Scripture gives us no reason to pray to the dead in the first place:

The dead do not know anything (Ecclesiastes 9:5)
Their thoughts perish (Psalm 146:4)
There is one Mediator between God and men — Jesus Christ (1 Timothy 2:5)

So the biblical pattern is simple:
Seek God, not the dead.
Pray to the Father, through Jesus Christ.

If the dead cannot hear you, your prayers are wasted. And if something does answer, it is not holy.

Let's talk about it.
WHAT GRACE IS LIKE

Imagine a government makes a law saying, “If you drive above 120 km/h, you will go to prison.”

You break the law, you are caught, and you are taken to court. When the judge asks you to plead, you will not plead for justice—you will plead for mercy.

Why? Because you know you have broken the law.

This helps us understand Grace.

Imagine a father establishes rules in his home and makes clear the consequences of disobedience. His children disobey. The mother knows what they deserve, so she pleads with the father to forgive them. The father chooses to forgive them. Then the mother tells the children, “You have been forgiven. Now stop disobeying your father.”

That is a picture of grace.

Grace does not cancel the law. Grace gives the guilty person mercy and an opportunity to change.

The Bible says, “Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.” — Ecclesiastes 8:11.

God's patience should never be mistaken for God's approval.

When Jesus healed the man at the pool of Bethesda, He did not tell him, “You are under grace, so continue living however you want.” Jesus said:

“Behold, thou art made whole: sin no more, lest a worse thing come unto thee.” — John 5:14.

Grace gave that man another opportunity—not an opportunity to continue in sin, but an opportunity to live differently.

My friends, do not reject God's commandments simply because you are uncomfortable with the Sabbath commandment. And do not teach people that God's commandments are no longer binding simply because you want to defend a tradition.

The Pharisees had a similar problem. They knew the evidence concerning John the Baptist, but they were more concerned about protecting their position than accepting the truth. They reasoned among themselves and finally said, “We cannot tell.”

Don't be like them.

Don't be like the people before the Flood who mocked Noah's warning while the ark was being prepared.

Don't be like the scoffers Peter warned about, saying, “Where is the promise of his coming?” — 2 Peter 3:4.

God's delay is not God's denial.

Grace is God's mercy giving you time to repent.

But that time will not last forever.

Ecclesiastes gives us the final warning:

“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment.” — Ecclesiastes 12:13–14.

So don't abuse grace.

Grace forgives the sinner, but grace never gives us permission to love sin. Grace does not destroy God's law; grace leads us back to obedience.

Today, while mercy is still being offered, choose repentance. Choose truth. Choose obedience.

Do not mistake God's patience for God's permission.

Amazing Love

THE SCHOOL OF THE SPIRIT INT’L MINISTRY
TOPIC: UNDERSTANDING THE MOVE OF GOD PER TIME

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1

There is a move of God for every season, and understanding what God is doing per time is essential to walking in His purpose.
Join us today as Pastor Samuel Abolaji teaches on how to discern and respond to the move of God in your season.

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Ecclesiastes 3:11-12 AMP
[11] He has made everything beautiful and appropriate in its time. He has also planted eternity [a sense of divine purpose] in the human heart [a mysterious longing which nothing under the sun can satisfy, except God]—yet man cannot find out (comprehend, grasp) what God has done (His overall plan) from the beginning to the end. [12] I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and to do good as long as they live;

https://bible.com/bible/1588/ecc.3.11-12.AMP

Day - 24 - Evening

Theme: BUILDING A SAFE HOME: Creating a Marriage Where Love Respect and Peace Can Grow.

Reflection
Money can easily become a source of tension when couples stop seeing it as a shared responsibility.
Today, take a quiet moment to remember that your spouse is not your financial opponent. You are partners, and the goal is not to prove who is right but to build a secure and responsible future together.
Even when resources are limited, unity, honesty and wise planning can help protect peace in the home.

God's Word
"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labour." — Ecclesiastes 4:9

Heart Check
Are we facing our financial challenges together, or are we allowing money to create distance between us?

Prayer
Heavenly Father, give us wisdom and discipline in managing the resources You have entrusted to us. Help us communicate honestly about money and make financial decisions together. Keep greed, secrecy and resentment far from our home. May our finances serve our marriage rather than divide it. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Remember
In marriage, it is not about winning the argument; it is about winning each other's hearts.

“The eyes of your understanding being enlightened.” — Ephesians 1:18
Through this Bible verse, we can see the power of revelation in the Lord. Our existence has both a physical and spiritual dimension, and faith is connected to what we believe and understand.
The Bible says:
“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.” — Proverbs 23:7
This shows us that what is taking place within a person matters greatly. Your understanding influences how you perceive, believe, and respond to life.
Can a dead man think? The physical body may remain, but the Bible presents man as more than merely a physical body.
“Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.” — Ecclesiastes 12:7
There is therefore a deeper dimension to human existence—the spirit and soul. What happens within us is not insignificant.
The Bible also says:
“For the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.” — 2 Corinthians 4:18
This means that what our physical eyes see is not the whole of reality. There is a reality beyond what can be physically observed.
That is why revelation is powerful. When God opens your understanding, you begin to perceive what you could not perceive before.
“Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law.” — Psalm 119:18
And Jesus said:
“Having eyes, see ye not? and having ears, hear ye not?” — Mark 8:18
He was showing that a person can have physical eyes and yet fail to truly see and understand.
Faith also operates beyond physical sight:
“For we walk by faith, not by sight.” — 2 Corinthians 5:7
And:
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” — Hebrews 11:1
So the question becomes:
Can you see where the power lies?
The power is not simply in what the physical eyes can see. There is a deeper reality—the revelation of God, which enlightens the understanding.
When God opens your understanding, your perception changes. When your perception changes, what you believe can change. And when faith becomes active, it produces action.
“Faith without works is dead.” — James 2:26
The process can therefore be understood like this:
God reveals → understanding is enlightened → faith receives → faith produces action → life is transformed.
This is why Paul prayed:
“The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of his calling…” — Ephesians 1:18
The revelation is not merely about gaining information. It is about knowing—seeing with an understanding that comes from God.
“For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God…” — 2 Corinthians 4:6
When God opens the eyes of your understanding, you begin to see beyond the physical realm. You begin to understand what faith sees, what revelation reveals, and what God is showing you. That is where the transformation begins.

SAINTS REVIVAL COMMITTEE - SRC SOUTH SUDAN
SOLIDIFY. UNIFY. MULTIPLY

CALL TO ALL INTERNATIONAL CHRISTIANS, CHURCHES & BIBLE SCHOOLS
TO PARTNER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE GOSPEL IN AFRICA

Greetings in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior!

The Saints Revival Committee - SRC South Sudan is sending out this global call to partnership.

We believe God is raising a Revival Movement in Africa, and South Sudan is at the center of it. The time to act is NOW.

WE ARE CALLING YOU TO PARTNER WITH SRC FOR:

1. The Advancement of the Gospel
Together we will take the Good News of Jesus Christ to unreached communities, villages, and cities across South Sudan and Africa.
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations_ Matthew 28:19

2. Equip Pastors and Church Leaders
We have thousands of called men and women who need training, mentorship, and resources. Partner with us in Leadership Training, Discipleship Schools, and Apostolic Equipping to strengthen the Church.

3. Uplifting and Reviving the Churches
Many churches need spiritual revival, prayer power, and unity. Let us work together for Revival Meetings, Crusades, and Peace & Unity Campaigns that will bring healing to our nation.

WHY PARTNER WITH SRC?
- We have the field - 84 Apostolic workers in every State ready to serve
- We have the structure - State Coordinators, County Teams, and Church Networks
- We have the heart- To Solidify believers with the Word, Unify them in Prayer, and Multiply disciples
- We will host and coordinate all visiting teams, trainings, and mission programs

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their labor Ecclesiastes 4:9
“Here am I. Send me!” *Isaiah 6:8*

WHO WE ARE CALLING:
International Christians - Men and women with a mission heart
Churches- To send teams, resources, and prayer support
Bible Schools & Seminaries - To partner in curriculum, teachers, and scholarships for African leaders

Let us build the Church together. Let us see Africa Revived!

To partner, visit, or support:
Elder Daniel Deng
Executive Director - Saints Revival Committee SRC South Sudan
[+211921163669/Email saintsrevivalcommitteeAnderson Mwila.com

Signed,
Elder Daniel Deng
Executive Director
Saints Revival Committee - SRC South Sudan

BEFORE SATAN GETS YOU, HE FIRST DESTROYS YOUR SUPPORT SYSTEM.
The devil has many ways of getting his prey, one of the most effective means he uses is to destroy your support system. His first target is the good people around you. People who can strengthen, encourage, and protect you.
When we become isolated from godly friends, family, mentors, and our church community, we become easier targets for discouragement, temptation, fear, and defeat etc.
The enemy knows that so he creates misunderstanding between you and those who genuinely care about you. Once he succeeded in doing this, he has already won half the battle. He will tell you lies such as, "No one love or care about you" "No one will ever understands you," "You don't need anyone," "They are against you."
Sadly, many people fall victim to these lies and walk away from the very people God placed in their lives for support.
The Bible reminds us in Ecclesiastes 4:9-10:
"Two are better than one... If either of them falls down, one can help the other up."
God never intended us to fight life's battles alone. He surrounds us with people who pray for us, encourage us, correct us, and help us remain strong in difficult times. Jesus surrounded Himself with disciples and close friends during His earthly ministry. Even the Son of God valued godly companionship
Once you notice yourself becoming isolated, constantly offended, or withdrawing from everyone, pause and ask yourself: Is this truly wisdom, or is the enemy trying to disconnect me from my support system?
Protect your relationships, value those who sincerely pray for you. Appreciate those who lovingly correct you. Stay connected to your church and fellowship with other believers. Don't allow pride, offense, or unforgiveness to destroy the people God has placed around you.
Remember, when the enemy cannot stop God's purpose for your life, he often tries to separate you from the people who could help you fulfill it. Don't let the devil succeed.
Ask God to open your eyes to recognize their value so that you will not fall into the trap of isolation, offense, or pride but to protect your relationships from every attack of the enemy.
Finally, guard your support system as carefully as you guard your dreams. The people God has placed in your life are often part of His answer to your prayers. Stay connected, stay humble, and stay prayerful.