Nothing is more deadly than having high expectations of other people. The only person you should have high standards for is yourself. Everyone else will disappoint you in ways you could have never imagined. Never let that happen. Expect people to disappoint you. Keep the bar low for everyone except yourself. If they exceed that, good. If they dont? Expected. Move on with your life. Nothing should stop you. Make sure you set the right conditions for that to happen.
8. People who live prayerless and spiritually unguarded lives
Prayer is the first line of defense. It is the barrier that keeps the enemy from easily moving in. It strengthens your spiritual senses, sharpens your discernment, and protects what is yours.
A life without prayer is a life that is unguarded, unprotected, and exposed.
You’ve experienced your own Judas. Someone who sat with you, smiled with you, knew your story… and still chose to betray you. That wasn’t to break you, it was to reveal who was never meant to go where you’re going. God used that moment to clear your table, not empty your life. What’s ahead of you requires loyalty, alignment, and real love. Grace is covering you now, and everything coming into your life from this point forward is meant to stay, grow, and bless you for real.