The Supernatural Christian Life – Todd White
Intercessors and prayer warriors—those who dedicate themselves to seeking God behind the scenes—play a vital role in ministry. In my heart, I sense that the biggest hindrances to this sacred work are the distractions that pull us away from intimacy with God. The enemy isn’t focused on stealing our platforms; he’s focused on breaking our connection to the Father. His target is our relationship with God, aiming to stop us from regularly retreating to our prayer closets and simply saying, “Lord, here I am again.”
Too often, time with God gets reduced to a brief devotional or a rushed moment before starting a busy day. I understand; my schedule is hectic too. But if we don’t intentionally prioritize ministering unto Him—making that our foundation—everything else we build will eventually crumble. Even our spiritual gifts and callings can become a distraction if we rely on them instead of our intimacy with God. Those gifts can open doors and bring opportunities, but they cannot sustain us. Only intimacy with the Lord can keep us grounded.
Operating in the gifts of prophecy, healing, or words of knowledge is incredible, but they are not the source of true supernatural living. Supernatural life begins with a deep, personal relationship with God. Without regular communion with Him, it’s easy to lose focus. A few days may pass, and though people still get healed and saved, the work itself starts to overshadow the One we do it for. Over time, we risk valuing results over relationship. It’s a subtle but dangerous shift.
This is why our first calling is always ministry unto the Lord. If we live under guilt, shame, or condemnation, it hinders our ability to approach Him. We might still function in our spiritual gifts, but without intimacy, the passion that once fueled our walk with God starts to fade. The danger lies in replacing that relationship with the approval of others—chasing praise from people rather than the affirmation of God in the secret place.
In that secret place, there are no public accolades, no pats on the back, no one saying, “What a great sermon” or “That prayer was amazing.” The secret place is where we learn to be content with God’s presence alone. When we drift away from that, we start depending on the approval of others to validate our ministry. This creates a precarious foundation. Ministries can grow in size, but if they are built on people’s praise rather than God’s truth, they won’t last.
The message is simple and consistent: Our first ministry is to the Lord. Before seeking a pulpit or public platform, we must ensure our relationship with Jesus is strong. We need a dedicated time and space for prayer, feeding on His Word, and hearing His voice. Spiritual gifts and public ministry should flow out of that intimacy, not replace it. If we get this foundation right, we won’t need human affirmation to feel secure. We’ll be sustained by the love of the Father, and that’s where true freedom and lasting impact are found.
