• Perhaps the biggest BARRIER against one’s progress in life is fear.
• Probably the HIGHEST HURDLE that an individual may have to scale in order to leap to achievement is that of fear. Certainly a major issue to deal with and conquer before one can FULFILL DESTINY IS FEAR.

• Fear is an emotion induced by a perceived threat that causes animals or humans to move quickly away from the location of the perceived threat.
• Fear is a condition of being afraid.
• Scientifically fear is a basic survival mechanism that occurs as a response to stimulus such as pain, threat or danger, this leads to fight or flight.
• Fear is a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil or pain whether the threat is real or imagined.
• Fear is from the devil, it is one of his greatest weapons.
• Fear is more than a feeling it is a spirit and can have manifestations and other complications  or ailments like phobias, confusion, panic attacks

• PHOBIA- This is an irrational fear, typically disproportionate to the actual danger it poses. A phobia is morbid fear, it is a persistent fear of an object or situation in which the sufferer commits to great lengths in avoiding, in a manner typically disproportionate to the actual danger it possess. Or if there is no choice he will endure it with great distress. Examples of phobias – Claustrophobia – fear of closed spaces, Aerophobia – fear of flying or heights. It can lead to panic attacks e.g. vomiting at the mere sight, a feeling of not being in control.

• Fear of death, people ,tomorrow, failure
• Evil foreboding – Being afraid that something bad is going to happen; a feeling of waiting for the next disaster to happen; we are even afraid to expect something good to happen.
• Some people fear for their children, health and finances.
• Fear of judgement and condemnation, when one has done something wrong.

• ANXIETY – Anxiety is different from fear as it is a situation which occurs even when there is no external threat, it is a situation of intense distress and panic even when there is no immediate threat -  Philippians 4 v 6, “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.”  
• WHATEVER FEAR YOU HAVE, IT IS NOT OF GOD, FAITH IS FROM GOD, TODAY I WANT YOU TO KNOW GOD HAS YOU INSCRIBED IN THE PALM OF HIS HANDS, SO DO NOT BE AFRAID.
•  WE SHOULD NOT SEE GOD OR PRAY TO GOD THROUGH THE LENS OF FEAR BUT THROUGH THE EYES OF FAITH.

• Fear has torment – 1 John 4 v 18, “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.” – Jesus did not die for us to be tormented.
• Fear brings limitation and stagnation to our lives, but John 10 v 10 says Jesus came to give us life more abundantly.
• Fear can destroy our relationships with suspicions and keep us from having good friendships.
• Fear weakens a person and God wants us to be strengthened with power in our inner man – Ephesians 3 v 16, “That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;”.
• Fear isolates, it will keep a person from being involved, fear of being misunderstood, Proverbs 18 v 24 – A man that has friends must show himself friendly. Extreme shyness has its root in fear (Amp.) –timidity, living too carefully.
• Some people have fears about themselves and so do not mix – fear of not talking right.
• Fear will prevent us from walking in love –   2 Timothy 1  v 7, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 1 John 4 v 18, “ There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”
• Fear attacks our minds, and when our mind is attacked it makes us think of absurd things.
• Fear pushes us to emotions that lead us to wrong actions.
• Fear comes from the devil while faith comes from God.
• Fear is a poison, while faith is the antidote.
• Doubt, anxiety, worry are all associated feelings with fear
• Fear can totally prevent one from achieving success or limit or reduce the magnitude of success
• Fear can truncate the course of a destiny despite the potential of success e.g. Gideon, Elijah.
• Fear is intrinsic, you may not realise that you have fear even when you do until a situation arises.
• God does not want us to fear but to deal with and conquer our fears
• There is eternal judgment against the fearful – Revelations 21 v 8, “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”
• To do exploits in life you must come out of your fears.
• Fear limits our potential and hinders our aspirations

• The devil attacks us with fear in our thoughts, so to deal with fear you have to deal with your thoughts. 2 Corinthians 10 v 5 says we should cast off imaginations, wrong thoughts.
• To stop wrong thoughts, open your mouth and speak right words i.e. self talk, speak out loud.
• Speak the Word of God out loud, sing praises, you need to halt the evil or fearful thought pattern.
• Thoughts provoke feelings, fearful thoughts provoke fearful feelings like dry mouth, shaking, trembling,
• Do not be afraid to step out of the boat if you start sinking like Peter, Jesus will rescue you.
• Do not be afraid of the past or future, Jesus is the Alpha and Omega He is in control.
• Whatever you have conquered in your MIND, you have conquered in your life. Conquer that situation in your mind by confessing and meditating on the Word of God that relates to it.
• God can do the impossible, there is no person or situation that cannot be changed so stop being fearful concerning your situation.
• 1 John 4 v 18 - there is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear……When you know the love of God for you it relieves you of fear.
• Many of us do not walk in the realization of God’s love for us, if we do we will not fear.
• The minute fear comes release your faith by speaking the word of God….. Faith cometh by hearing and hearing the Word of God.
• No matter how overwhelming the fear is, you have faith to deal with it, Romans 12 v 3, “ For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.” – we all have a measure of faith to deal with that situation we are in.
• You need to release the faith through your thoughts, words, actions and prayer.
• You may need to take an action even whilst still afraid. JOYCE MEYER says ‘DO IT AFRAID’
• Before you conquer that mountain, you must conquer the fear that will not allow you to climb it, rehearse the matter in your mind and confess out loud to yourself that you can do it, confess a scripture that is relevant to your situation, and confess positively about it. Have SELF TALK.

• Expectation is a major part of faith Proverbs 23 v 18 (Amp) – your hope and expectation shall not be cut off.

• Confession: I will not fear, I will not expect evil, for God is with me, He has good plans for me and my family in Jesus name.
• I will not be afraid of that situation in my life because I know that God loves me and will bring out the best in me and He is mighty to save and deliver in Jesus name.
• Isaiah 54 v 4, “Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more.”– I will not be put to shame in Jesus name.
• Luke 12 v 7, “ But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.” – I will not fear because my God has not forgotten me in Jesus name.
• Luke 8 v 50, “ But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe only, and she shall be made whole.” – Oh Lord from today help me not to fear but believe your Word concerning my life.
• Malachi 4 v 2,“ But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall” -  I will only fear God.

• Vision is a goal, a dream of future achievements or accomplishments, it is a mental picture or image of what you desire to achieve.
• Vision is the capacity to see farther than your eyes can look.

• VISION IS SPIRITUAL, you conceive it in your heart and it resides in your spirit.
• Vision is the desire in man for supernatural implantation into destiny. To enter destiny your vision must be sound. Men become relevant and are only remembered when they make a mark in life which is when they make a success of their vision and fulfill their destiny. Eg Steve Jobs, Apostle Paul. etc
• An effective vision should be a SOLUTION PROVIDER and solve life’s problem eg vision of schools, hospitals etc
• A vision is a DIVINE PLATFORM and a WEAPON for us to take the kingdoms of this world  for God- Rev 11 v15 – The 7^th angel sounded and there were loud voices in heaven saying – the kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ,   take the kingdom of fashion, education, politics – Nations will only change when people step into their vision.
• There are many people in Nigeria today that God has given the vision and burden of rebuilding this nation like Nehemiah – fore runner visions Martin Luther before Obama.
•  A vision will be a yardstick of accountability eg parable of talents Matthew 25 v 14- 30 When God endows you or empowers you it is for you to fulfill his vision – Jeremiah 1 v 5 – God ordained us for a purpose, He directs us towards the purpose by  painting the picture of that purpose in the vision He gives us.
• Your vision can outlive you if you articulate, interprete and process it well by setting up systems, procedures and raising people for it.
• Around every great leader is a potential future leader Joshua was around Moses, Elisha poured water on Elijah's hands.

• STEP 1: DOCUMENTATION – Write down your vision, document it. When you write it down you can work on it. It becomes a seed.
• Formalize it, give it a name,  register the name as soon as possible, you may need to get Trustees or Directors seek legal opinion
• STEP 2- MAKE IT PLAIN: Simplify it, break it down to achievable plans and goals ie 1 year goal, monthly, weekly and daily goals. Set goals for your vision and your health you need a healthy body to carry a blossoming vision.
• STEP 3- MAKE IT PLAIN UPON THE TABLET THAT HE MAY RUN- Make it participatory, communicate it in such a way that others can be part of it. Write out the vision statements, register the name, get trustees, involve others, shared vision etc
• STEP 4- APPOINTED TIME- Find out your own season or timing. Do not copy  others but celebrate them, it is a confirmation that your own time will come.
• STEP 5 – IT SHALL SPEAK – There are three stages in a vision when God is speaking, when you are speaking and when the vision is speaking.
• STEP 6- PATIENCE: THOUGH IT TARRIES WAIT – Waiting carries weight, food crops and cash crops have different waiting times. Wait on it, wait for it. Waiting is different from procrastination.

• Vision without action is a dream – Weber
• Action without vision is passing time
• Vision + Action make impact
• When vision looks inwards it is a duty – Stephen Wyse
• Aspiration is vision looking inwards
• When vision looks upwards it is faith.
• DREAM-VISUALISE-THINK-PLAN-ACT

• Go out and find locations whether you have money or not. When you find a place and you know what you need to get it, start praying and looking for help.
• Set a target date to start and start working towards it.

1. Ezekiel 1 v 1 – Lord release visions about my life, marriage and destiny in Jesus name.
2. Ezekiel 1:2- Oh Lord let your hand be upon my vision in Jesus name.
3. Mark 8 v 23 - 24 – Every blurred, unclear and confused vision that I have receive clarity in Jesus name.
4. Matt 2 v 14 – Every spirit of Herod that kills visions in infancy, I resist you,  my vision will not be aborted in Jesus name.
5. You my vision come alive now in Jesus name.
6. Oh Lord let my vision speak in Jesus name.
7. My vision receive the power of resurrection now in Jesus name.
8. My vision be delivered from satanic attacks in Jesus name.

• A vision is  a DUTY, a calling, an assignment by God.
• A vision is a vehicle to your destiny, if you do not fulfill it you will not be fulfilled in life.
• A God ordained vision is for the benefit of humanity eg a school, hospital.
• In Genesis 1 v 26-28-  God’s vision for humanity –fruitfulness, multiplication and dominion.
• In Luke 1 v 31-33, God revealed the vision for Mary to birth the Savior of the world.
• In v 34, Mary said how shall this happen, like a lot of us that are concerned about how we will fulfill our visions. Where will I get money, resources etc
• In   v 35 the empowerment came by the HOLY GHOST.  The holy thing – I prophesy to your life every HOLY THING that you are ordained to birth shall be manifested by fire in Jesus name.
• God always empowers you for your vision, He has deposited in everyone the talents, abilities and opportunities are created for your vision to be fulfilled.
• Luke 1 v36- 39 –Vision must cause you to arise. Seek people going in the same direction as you, that will add to or improve your vision, that you can learn from. Stop following people that pull you down or are competing with you they will reduce you.
• V36 , 39 – When you are carrying a vision, always align and associate with people who are of like mind, so you can learn and have help along the way. Get a mentor, a loyal prayer partner etc.
• V 40- 41 – when you carry the fresh fire your voice is anointed, when you speak to people there will be a transfer of anointing, remember that in  v35, Mary had been  filled with the Holy Ghost and power.
• v 41 – When the fresh fire is upon you, you rub off on others. People will buy into your vision. As you speak deep will be calling unto deep.
• V 42- Elizabeth by the Holy ghost knew that Mary was pregnant – revelation about your vision is by fresh fire of the HG.
• V 43- Elizabeth had revelation about the identity of the baby , when you align with the right people for your vision, there will be spiritual connection and confirmation.
• V45- Elizabeth knew that Mary had received by faith.
•  V46- Mary praised before she had an evidence.
• Every good vision is always attacked because of the potential of the vision – Jesus was attacked, 1 Cor 2v8 says if they knew, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
• How come some people never achieve their God ordained visions on earth? – Lack of clarity, focus, confusion, procrastination,  vision killers e.g Herod, spiritual attack.

1. Oh Lord let the fresh fire begin to explode divine visions in my heart in Jesus name,
2. Let the anointing make me go higher to the next level in Jesus name.
3. Acts 1 v 8 – Power to conceive visions,
4. Power to conceptualise
5. Power to act, align, birth purpose, birth new things, to push thru and endure delivery
6. Receive grace, power to break through.

She was weary and worn out by the vicissitudes of life. Embers of emotions that had flared up can still be seen on her wrinkled face. Her body jerked uncontrollably from the stress of pent-up anger. She wobbled as she took one more step, yet she needed to go on taking those steps in life. How she longed for a shade, the cool breeze, a soft and comfortable place to lay herself down.

Here comes another woman with bright smiles, two children trailing her steps. She is taking them on that journey of empowerment for life. Yes, she is about to drop them off in school and she has a full day of activities planned out; a meeting with other young women in church and dinner with her husband. Yet in the midst of these blur of niceties, she longed for that place of refuge where her spirit could connect with her Maker, she longed for that place of refuge, for the cool breeze, a soft and comfortable place to lay herself down.

Yet another woman just graduated. Life looked like a shining tarred road waiting for the wheels of a sports car that would roll on it and drive to a far away place where purpose was waiting, where destiny would be birthed. She longed to know what life held for her. At that instant she longed for that place of refuge, for the cool breeze, a soft and comfortable place to lay herself down.

Are you a woman of purpose? Then, you need to abide in the Secret Place of the Most High. This book THE SECRET PLACE OF THE MOST HIGH FOR WOMEN is a phenomenal aid for every woman who has the desire to have a higher walk with GOD. It will guide you as you journey into the Secret Place of the Most High where you can freely express your joy, love, fears, pains, desires and expectations to God. The Secret place is a place of power; a place where you gather strength and strategies for the public place; where you hear hints that take you far. It is a book that will help you to maximize the potential of having intimacy with GOD as you get the blue-prints for your life and discover purpose.

The Secret place of the Most High for women is a book that gives Godly insights, awesome revelations and practical steps on how to deal with our emotional challenges as women.  As you read through the different commentaries, you will realize that it is possible to live a spirit-filled life despite the pressures and demands of family, work, relationships and society.

Following through the prayer plan will open the eyes of your understanding, as you take time to meditate on the WORD, you can daily reflect on new insights from the Holy Spirit. This book will help you brood on the Word and apply it to your situation and help you come up with your own inspired insights and action plans for your daily living.

The Secret Place of the Most High is a place for everyone desirous of resting in the Lord with a quiet and confidence assurance of safety, protection and deliverance. This book is a guide to take you there. As you read, you will find rest from weariness, tonic for life, admonition, encouragement, inspiration as well as revelations and insightful teachings by the Holy Spirit.

You will experience a revival in your prayer life as well as your desire to study God’s Word.

I encourage the use of this book for weekly bible study by groups and individuals. As you journey in the Secret place of the Most High, the peace of God will envelope your life and divine visions will burst forth in your heart to make you the woman that God has called you to be.