At the start of every new year, Christians flood the altars with prayers for increase—greater promotions, more abundance, major breakthroughs, and a year of supernatural growth. We declare powerful scriptures like:
📖 “Enlarge the place of your tent, stretch your tent curtains wide, do not hold back; lengthen your cords, strengthen your stakes.” — Isaiah 54:2📖 "Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father". — John 14:12
📖 “I will make you the head and not the tail, above only and not beneath.” — Deuteronomy 28:13
Yet, when the increase comes, many believers struggle to handle it. Why? Because they never prepared for the very thing they prayed for.
The Danger of Wanting Growth Without Readiness
Many people desire promotion but lack the discipline to sustain a higher level of responsibility. Some pray for financial increase but never develop the stewardship skills to manage wealth. Others seek more influence but have no spiritual depth to withstand the pressure that comes with greater visibility.
1. You Must Build Capacity for Growth
God does not give more than we can handle. In Luke 5:4-7, Jesus instructed Peter to cast his net into the deep. The catch was so great that the nets began to break. Peter had to call for help because the blessing was too big for his capacity.
🛑 Question: If God were to give you what you’re praying for, would your nets break?If you pray for a promotion, have you built leadership skills?
2. Prepare for Success Before It Comes
God wants to bless us, but He also prepares us. Consider these biblical principles:
3. Stewardship: Faithfulness in the Small Things
Jesus said, “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” (Luke 16:10)
🚀 If you want more, be faithful with what you have now.Before you manage millions, handle your current salary well.
4. Prepare Your Heart for the Weight of Increase
Increase is not just material; it comes with greater responsibility, greater attacks, and greater spiritual battles.
🔥 Can you handle the weight of what you're asking for?A promotion means more accountability.
5. Practical Steps to Prepare for Increase
If you are truly expecting growth, start preparing now:
✅ Build your skill set – Take courses, develop expertise in your field.
✅ Deepen your spiritual foundation – Study the Word, increase your prayer life.
✅ Improve your discipline – Manage time, resources, and relationships wisely.
✅ Strengthen your character – Integrity, humility, and patience are key.
✅ Create the right environment for success – Surround yourself with the right people and systems.
🚀 Success is when preparation meets opportunity. Don’t wait until the blessing comes—start building now!
Final Thoughts: Are You Ready for What You’re Praying For?
Many Christians ask God for increase, but few are truly ready for it. God is not withholding blessings; He is waiting for you to be ready.
📖 “Enlarge your tent…lengthen your cords and strengthen your stakes.” (Isaiah 54:2)
Your tent (expectation) must grow, but your stakes (foundation) must be strong enough to sustain it.
🔥 Pray for increase, but also prepare for it. Work on your capacity, stewardship, and discipline so that when God releases the breakthrough, you won’t break under the weight of it.
🚀 Are you truly ready for the increase you are asking for?
📖 “I will make you the head and not the tail, above only and not beneath.” — Deuteronomy 28:13
Yet, when the increase comes, many believers struggle to handle it. Why? Because they never prepared for the very thing they prayed for.
The Danger of Wanting Growth Without Readiness
Many people desire promotion but lack the discipline to sustain a higher level of responsibility. Some pray for financial increase but never develop the stewardship skills to manage wealth. Others seek more influence but have no spiritual depth to withstand the pressure that comes with greater visibility.
1. You Must Build Capacity for Growth
God does not give more than we can handle. In Luke 5:4-7, Jesus instructed Peter to cast his net into the deep. The catch was so great that the nets began to break. Peter had to call for help because the blessing was too big for his capacity.
🛑 Question: If God were to give you what you’re praying for, would your nets break?If you pray for a promotion, have you built leadership skills?
- If you ask for financial overflow, have you developed financial wisdom?
- If you want a bigger business, do you have the systems in place to sustain it?
2. Prepare for Success Before It Comes
God wants to bless us, but He also prepares us. Consider these biblical principles:
- Joseph Prepared in the Prison: Before becoming Prime Minister of Egypt, Joseph developed leadership skills in prison. His ability to interpret dreams, manage people, and remain faithful in trials made him ready for the throne (Genesis 41).
- David Developed in the Wilderness: Before fighting Goliath, David killed lions and bears (1 Samuel 17:34-37). His private preparation qualified him for public victory.
- The Disciples Were Trained by Jesus: Before Pentecost, the disciples spent three years learning under Jesus (Luke 6:40). They received power only after they had been equipped.
3. Stewardship: Faithfulness in the Small Things
Jesus said, “Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much.” (Luke 16:10)
🚀 If you want more, be faithful with what you have now.Before you manage millions, handle your current salary well.
- Before leading a team, be excellent in your current role.
- Before starting a big ministry, serve faithfully in your local church.
4. Prepare Your Heart for the Weight of Increase
Increase is not just material; it comes with greater responsibility, greater attacks, and greater spiritual battles.
🔥 Can you handle the weight of what you're asking for?A promotion means more accountability.
- More influence means more criticism.
- More wealth means more financial integrity.
5. Practical Steps to Prepare for Increase
If you are truly expecting growth, start preparing now:
✅ Build your skill set – Take courses, develop expertise in your field.
✅ Deepen your spiritual foundation – Study the Word, increase your prayer life.
✅ Improve your discipline – Manage time, resources, and relationships wisely.
✅ Strengthen your character – Integrity, humility, and patience are key.
✅ Create the right environment for success – Surround yourself with the right people and systems.
🚀 Success is when preparation meets opportunity. Don’t wait until the blessing comes—start building now!
Final Thoughts: Are You Ready for What You’re Praying For?
Many Christians ask God for increase, but few are truly ready for it. God is not withholding blessings; He is waiting for you to be ready.
📖 “Enlarge your tent…lengthen your cords and strengthen your stakes.” (Isaiah 54:2)
Your tent (expectation) must grow, but your stakes (foundation) must be strong enough to sustain it.
🔥 Pray for increase, but also prepare for it. Work on your capacity, stewardship, and discipline so that when God releases the breakthrough, you won’t break under the weight of it.
🚀 Are you truly ready for the increase you are asking for?
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