The Art of Successful Living with Joanne Williams

The Sixth Watch

Listen to why it’s a great time to pray for the harvest of souls
 
In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams talks about the sixth prayer watch, which is from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. She discusses how this watch is about the spiritual mind subduing the flesh, which means to be watchful of the dangers of the evil one. She shares what to pray for in intercessory prayer and individually.
 
"The price of spiritual liberty is eternal vigilance." - [02:48]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:06] Intro
[01:03] The sixth prayer watch
[04:57] What is intercessory prayer
[07:03] What you should pray for individually
[10:12] Outro
 
Relevant Links:
http://www.grace-on-display-ministries.org/

The Fifth Watch

Listen to why you should pray to commit your works, thoughts and plans to the Lord
 
In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams talks about the fifth prayer watch that occurs during the early morning from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. She shares why the fifth watch is the time to become equipped by the spirit of God as we prepare for the day ahead.
 
"When we open our eyes, before we do anything else, thank God for another day. Let him hear your voice." - [06:01]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:09] Intro
[01:45] The fifth prayer watch
[04:04] The meaning of Isaiah 60:1-3
[05:10] Why 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. is a good time to pray
[11:12] Outro
 
Relevant Links:
http://www.grace-on-display-ministries.org/

The fourth watch

Listen to how to pray during the pre-dawn
 
In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams talks about the fourth watch that is from 3am to 6am. Joanne discusses how to use this time to command your day, pray for your daily provisions and for deliverance.
 
"My personal belief is that no matter what you’ve been called by God to do, in order to fulfill his assignment and walk in the integrity of your assignment, you must be a person of fervent prayer." - [08:05]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:05] Intro
[00:46] What does the night bring to mind for you?
[01:35] The fourth watch
[03:47] Joanne always leaves a light on
[07:59] Commanding your day during the pre-dawn
[09:33] Prayer for deliverance
[11:07] Pray for our daily provision
[14:33] Outro
 
Relevant Links:
http://www.grace-on-display-ministries.org/

Shaking the Foundation

Listen to why midnight is a good time to pray
 
In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams talks about the third watch, which is from midnight to 3 a.m. Joanne reads from the very familiar passage, Acts 16:25-35, that talks about praying with purpose and ministry at midnight.
 
"It’s wonderful to know that God operates 24/7." - [03:20]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:05] Intro
[00:56] What the Bible suggest when we talk with our Creator
[01:47] The third watch
[02:41] Ministry at midnight
[07:49] Delivered from besetting sins
[09:34] Keep on asking
[11:08] How to know when you should watch
[13:26] Outro
 
Relevant Links:
http://www.grace-on-display-ministries.org/

The Second Watch

Listen to what you should pray for during the second prayer watch
 
In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams talks about the second prayer which is from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., during the still and weary hours of the night. She reminds us to be spiritually alert for the divisiveness of Satan and to focus on Jesus and the word of God.
 
"Fears must not prevail. Pray to rid ourselves of thoughts of evil to come." - [18:17]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:04] Intro
[01:00] The second prayer watch
[05:05] Make your prayer request
[08:17] Focus of Jesus and the word of God
[11:03] Outro
 
Relevant Links:
http://www.grace-on-display-ministries.org/

Secret Prayer

Listen to what to pray for during the first watch
 
In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams read from Matthew 14:13-21 to discuss the first watch and secret prayer. She shares what to pray for during the first watch of the night. She also talks about how we all need a secret place where we can hide away and talk to Jesus.
 
"Once we understand the mind and the heart of Jesus and then pray accordingly, then when our prayers are being answered, it will only give us more confidence and boldness to pray for even greater things." - [22:43]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro
[00:43] The first watch
[01:36] Secret prayer
[04:58] A very important lesson
[10:47] When Joanne first came to the Lord
[16:30] What to pray for during the first watch
[23:22] Outro
 
Relevant Links:
http://www.grace-on-display-ministries.org/

The Watchmen Still Watch and Pray

Listen to why we should always watch and pray.
 
In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams starts her new series called “Watch and Pray.” She reads from Matthew 26:31-46 that informs us to stay spiritually alert and to remember to pray. As without prayer, we don’t have the power to walk this Christian walk and to pursue God.
 
"Prayer is to the spirit what breathing is to the body." - [16:25]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:01] Intro
[00:56] A new series 
[05:04] The Garden of Gethsemane
[07:44] Two-fold instruction
[10:23] Watch and pray
[14:37] Modern day watchmen
[17:49] Outro
 
Relevant Links:
http://www.grace-on-display-ministries.org/

The Gods of the Foreigners

Listen to why it’s important to maintain fellowship with like-minded believers and stay in your bible to stay close to God.
 
In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams reads from Deuteronomy 31:16-21 to talk about the gods of the foreigners, those who don’t know God as their Lord and Savior. She shares why we shouldn’t glorify money, our jobs and materialistic things, nor let the world change our name and character.
 
"Most of us have taken on the values of society and lost sight of our identity." - [12:44]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:05] Intro
[01:01] The gods of the foreigners
[03:48] Reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King
[09:01] Moses goes to the mountaintop
[09:57] Don’t forget the God who blessed you
[12:??] Daniel and the princes of Judah
[14:28] Outro
 
Relevant Links:
http://www.grace-on-display-ministries.org/

The mark of the beast is not

Listen to how you can make sure you don’t receive the mark of the beast
 
In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams discusses 2 Thessalonians 2:1-9 after hearing people describe the COVID-19 vaccine as the “mark of the beast.” She uses these verses to remind us to not be alarmed or worried about the things that we hear. Listen as she shares what we can do to ensure we do not receive the mark of the beast.
 
"Million dollar question is how can you make sure you don’t receive the mark? Well, you need to know that this beast is a false Christ." - [09:57]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:05] Intro
[01:14] What is the beast?
[03:06] 2 Thessalonians 2:1-9
[05:32] The man of lawlessness
[08:24] Not the beast
[09:57] The key to Christianity
[14:24] Outro
 
Relevant Links:
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The battle for our seed

Listen to why you should protect your seed.
 
In today's episode of “The Art of Successful Living,” Joanne Williams talks about protecting your seed, whether it’s the seed you sow in church or the seed for the kingdom of God. She shares the story about Mose’s mom who places him a basket to protect him from getting killed. This story reminds us to battle for our seed and know that we’re not alone.
 
"Any level, I repeat, any level of planting, we must battle for our seed." - [03:06]
 
What You Will Learn:
[00:05] Intro
[00:58] The battle for our seed
[01:43] Joanne’s mom
[02:39] Satan is our enemy
[07:53] Four types of seeds
[09:06] Safeguard your seed
[13:03] Outro
 
Relevant Links:
http://www.grace-on-display-ministries.org/