lateef4me: Hello Nairalanders,

Like most nairalanders,one of my new year resolutions is to walk closer with God this year . I have decided to be updating daily on this thread the devotion of Charles Spurgeon to help us in our fellowship with God this year .

As you long on to nairaland daily,take time to read the devotion for that day before surfinh through other section of nairaland . God bless you richly as you take this year journey with us.

God,i love this...i v bn lukng 4 wia 2 get d daily devotion manual 4 smtym nw....d last one i had was in 2009 or ten..i use to get it 4m friend or i go to intercontinental bank,get many copies as i can and distribute...d book has been of help to me

Odunharry:
God,i love this...i v bn lukng 4 wia 2 get d daily devotion manual 4 smtym nw....d last one i had was in 2009 or ten..i use to get it 4m friend or i go to intercontinental bank,get many copies as i can and distribute...d book has been of help to me

U̶̲̥̅̊ can also get "Our Daily Manner (ODM)" by 1 Pastor Chris (not oyhakilome), its published tri-monthly.

UD101:
U̶̲̥̅̊ can also get "Our Daily Manner (ODM)" by 1 Pastor Chris (not oyhakilome), its published tri-monthly.

None can be like "The Good Seed" or "The Word For Today" not even "Open Heaven".

I haven't been reading my bible since the beginning of the year due to lack of my choice devotionals.

God bless you bro for this thread.

good job OP. God bless you.

17 FEB 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

THE CALL TO LEADERSHIP (3)

‘The Lord said…“Go on before the people…’’’

Exodus 17:5

2013-02-17

To be a good leader you must do these two things: 1) Spend time with the people. For four hundred years the children of Israel had been leaderless. As a result, they had no identity or self-worth. Actually, they had a slave mentality. So Moses often walked amongst them, because sheep gain confidence by smelling the shepherd’s scent and rubbing up against him. Getting the idea? If you’re afraid to get close to people, maybe it’s because you’ve too much to hide—like pride, or insecurity, or weakness. Only when people feel truly valued will they value you and follow you. 2) Get out ahead of the people. How do you know when it’s time to move to new territory? ‘…The people murmured against Moses…’ (v.3). That’s because there was no water where they were, and thirsty sheep always complain. When the murmuring starts, you may have spent too long socialising. It’s time for transition. ‘The Lord said unto Moses, “Go on before the people…smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it’’’ (vv.5-6). When you stop trying to fit in, and get out ahead of them, God will give you supernatural resources equal to the challenge you’re facing. No vision is permanently stopped by lack of finances, but by a lack of faith and courage, and an unwillingness to step out and take risks. When you do, you’ll discover that God can ‘…supply all your need according to His riches in glory…’ (Philippians 4:19 NKJV). According to what? His riches! And they are available when you’re willing to get out of your comfort zone and act boldly. 

Exodus 20:14, Proverbs 6:23-35, Matthews 5:27-30 , 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

TODAY'S PRAYER - FROM PRAYER FOR TODAY MAGAZINE

PRAYER & ME

 Are you feeling that nudge from God to step out and move something forward?  Maybe it’s a group or project you’re leading, or a plan you’ve been thinking about for ages.  Lord, I confess that I feel unsure of myself, but I am sure of You, and today I commit to stepping forward.  Give me courage to risk doing the next thing You’ve called me to, regardless of how it may look to others.

pekelepekele:

If you are a christian why is your username Nathief

I was born into a muslim family but my mum later got converted and with the influence of a mum on her children,we her. Children later got to know Christ for ourselves .

pekelepekele: If you are a christian why is your username Nathief

Hahahaha

lateef4me: pekelepekele:

If you are a christian why is your username Nathief

I was born into a muslim family but my mum later got converted and with the influence of a mum on her children,we her. Children later got to know Christ for ourselves .

Lovely. Thans be to GOD

lateef4me: pekelepekele:

If you are a christian why is your username Nathief

I was born into a muslim family but my mum later got converted and with the influence of a mum on her children,we her. Children later got to know Christ for ourselves .

By their fruits you will know them ~ Humble

WHEN GOD LIGHTS
A FIRE UNDER
YOU ‘…Great persecution broke out…and
all…were scattered…’ Acts 8:1
Jesus never intended for His disciples to get comfortable in Jerusalem and stay there. He told them, ‘…Forgiveness of
sins will be preached in [my] name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem’ (Luke 24:47 NIV). They were only supposed to remain in Jerusalem long enough to be infused with power, then take the gospel to the world. But they ‘…returned to jerusalem…And…stayed continually at the temple, praising God’ (vv. 52-53
NIV). Now it’s okay to wait on God for directions and the power to carry them
out, but not to keep repeating some
earlier experience you’ve had. Jesus said, ‘You will receive power…and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all of Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth’ (Acts 1:8 NIV). So how did God get them out of their comfort zone?
By lighting a fire under them! ‘…Great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and …Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went’ (Acts 8:1-4 NIV).
We all believe the gospel must be
preached to every nation, but few of us
want to leave home and take it to them.
We’re willing to pray, and even pay, as
long as we get to stay. But when God has a mission for you, He will do whatever it takes to get you moving. Before He will let you miss out on your destiny, He will permit trouble to uproot you. You can’t freeze-frame the past or relive it. And you can’t keep God’s blessing to yourself. When God lights a fire under you, He’s
saying; ‘It’s time for you to move!’ Hebrews 5-8 , Matthew 15:1-14 , Psalm 149 ,
TODAY'S PRAYER - FROM PRAYER FOR TODAY MAGAZINE FOUNDATIONS IN
PRAYER Give thanks for the prayer which already happens in your community,
especially where several churches are
praying together. Pray for those who
champion prayer in your local area, and particularly for those who co-ordinate prayer for mission activities. Ask God
to shield them with His protection, and give them His strength as they
encourage more and more people to
pray. Pray that mission-minded prayer in your community will increase and multiply in the ... About Prayer for Today
DESERTS ARE LONELY PLACES,
SPEND TIME THIS WEEK WITH
SOMEONE WHO'S STRUGGLING

Thank u for this Lord

Odunharry,

Thank you for assisting to update for today but try and follow the format I'm using before with the date on top for ease following ....

Thank you and God bless !

Have a splendid week ahead ...

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

WHEN GOD LIGHTS A FIRE UNDER YOU

‘…Great persecution broke out…and all…were scattered…’

Acts 8:1

2013-02-18

Jesus never intended for His disciples to get comfortable in Jerusalem and stay there. He told them, ‘…Forgiveness of sins will be preached in [my] name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem’ (Luke 24:47 NIV). They were only supposed to remain in Jerusalem long enough to be infused with power, then take the gospel to the world. But they ‘…returned to Jerusalem…And…stayed continually at the temple, praising God’ (vv. 52-53 NIV). Now it’s okay to wait on God for directions and the power to carry them out, but not to keep repeating some earlier experience you’ve had. Jesus said, ‘You will receive power…and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all of Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth’ (Acts 1:8 NIV). So how did God get them out of their comfort zone? By lighting a fire under them! ‘…Great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and …Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went’ (Acts 8:1-4 NIV). We all believe the gospel must be preached to every nation, but few of us want to leave home and take it to them. We’re willing to pray, and even pay, as long as we get to stay. But when God has a mission for you, He will do whatever it takes to get you moving. Before He will let you miss out on your destiny, He will permit trouble to uproot you. You can’t freeze-frame the past or relive it. And you can’t keep God’s blessing to yourself. When God lights a fire under you, He’s saying; ‘It’s time for you to move!’

Hebrews 5-8, Matthew 15:1-14, Psalm 149 , Proverbs 4:25-27

TODAY'S PRAYER - FROM PRAYER FOR TODAY MAGAZINE

FOUNDATIONS IN PRAYER

 Give thanks for the prayer which already happens in your community, especially where several churches are praying together.  Pray for those who champion prayer in your local area, and particularly for those who co-ordinate prayer for mission activities.  Ask God to shield them with His protection, and give them His strength as they encourage more and more people to pray.  Pray that mission-minded prayer in your community will increase and multiply in the ...

Here is the link below for those who might be interested in updating this thread for us daily .


http://www.ucb.co.uk/word-for-today.html


I really appreciate our Mods for recommending this thread for the homepage . May the good Lord lifts you up on every side this year in Jesus name ....

For those who have determined to be following this thread daily ,I've got no more prayer for you cos you are bless already .....

redcliff: [size=14pt]LOl. na internet bros see. Er.. ITs a good thing. Hope i would be able to see DEc 31 when i open this thread that day..it could be tiring but i am sure you have something supernatural spurring you.[/size]

Things of God do not require your supernatural strength. Granted we are to put in our best always but if we hope to achieve His Will by our own abilities then we fall flat. In most cases we are tasked beyond our natural abilities and tested to see what we really trust. I bet you as soon as he passes the test God will move him to something new. God is never static. This thread may not be there by year's end so make the most of it while it lasts. That's the way God does His things. Manna is always only for a season. Use it wisely.

lateef4me:
TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

WHEN GOD LIGHTS A FIRE UNDER YOU

‘…Great persecution broke out…and all…were scattered…’

Acts 8:1

2013-02-18

Jesus never intended for His disciples to get comfortable in Jerusalem and stay there. He told them, ‘…Forgiveness of sins will be preached in [my] name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem’ (Luke 24:47 NIV). They were only supposed to remain in Jerusalem long enough to be infused with power, then take the gospel to the world. But they ‘…returned to Jerusalem…And…stayed continually at the temple, praising God’ (vv. 52-53 NIV). Now it’s okay to wait on God for directions and the power to carry them out, but not to keep repeating some earlier experience you’ve had. Jesus said, ‘You will receive power…and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all of Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth’ (Acts 1:8 NIV). So how did God get them out of their comfort zone? By lighting a fire under them! ‘…Great persecution broke out against the church at Jerusalem, and …Those who had been scattered preached the word wherever they went’ (Acts 8:1-4 NIV). We all believe the gospel must be preached to every nation, but few of us want to leave home and take it to them. We’re willing to pray, and even pay, as long as we get to stay. But when God has a mission for you, He will do whatever it takes to get you moving. Before He will let you miss out on your destiny, He will permit trouble to uproot you. You can’t freeze-frame the past or relive it. And you can’t keep God’s blessing to yourself. When God lights a fire under you, He’s saying; ‘It’s time for you to move!’

Hebrews 5-8, Matthew 15:1-14, Psalm 149 , Proverbs 4:25-27

TODAY'S PRAYER - FROM PRAYER FOR TODAY MAGAZINE

FOUNDATIONS IN PRAYER

 Give thanks for the prayer which already happens in your community, especially where several churches are praying together.  Pray for those who champion prayer in your local area, and particularly for those who co-ordinate prayer for mission activities.  Ask God to shield them with His protection, and give them His strength as they encourage more and more people to pray.  Pray that mission-minded prayer in your community will increase and multiply in the ...

Blessed Word. May we know exactly where we stand with God in His Will at every point in time so that when things happen we can put those events in spiritual perspective and react appropriately. In Christ every challenge is an instrument of teaching aimed at moving us to the next level of His Purpose. 'That ye might be perfect lacking nothing'.

lateef4me: Hello Nairalanders,

Like most nairalanders,one of my new year resolutions is to walk closer with God this year . I have decided to be updating daily on this thread the devotion of Charles Spurgeon to help us in our fellowship with God this year .

As you long on to nairaland daily,take time to read the devotion for that day before surfinh through other section of nairaland . God bless you richly as you take this year journey with us.

Please you mind you kindly mail me a copy at ifeanyi2excel@gmail.com? thanks and God bless you.

lateef4me: Hello Nairalanders,

Like most nairalanders,one of my new year resolutions is to walk closer with God this year . I have decided to be updating daily on this thread the devotion of Charles Spurgeon to help us in our fellowship with God this year .

As you long on to nairaland daily,take time to read the devotion for that day before surfinh through other section of nairaland . God bless you richly as you take this year journey with us.

this is awesome! God bless u

@op, I want yu to post me a link where I wil be watching Pastor Poju Oyemade live on my fone pls, I'm in Sa nw and I'm missing my church badly.....pls help

Nice one.

Thank you for these living testimonies.
May God increase your greatness and comfort you on every side according to His will.

Love this! God bless you bro!

Good job,the lord will reward you

lateef4me: Odunharry,

Thank you for assisting to update for today but try and follow the format I'm using before with the date on top for ease following ....

Thank you and God bless !

Have a splendid week ahead ...

thanks and God bless u too

pekelepekele: If you are a christian why is your username Nathief

u guys joke where and when u dont nid to.
dat's immaturity!

Virgin Finder:

None can be like "The Good Seed" or "The Word For Today" not even "Open Heaven".

I haven't been reading my bible since the beginning of the year due to lack of my choice devotionals.

God bless you bro for this thread.

Granted some devotionals are better than others but the aim is to reAd ur bible. If d devotional u use makes u so dependent on it dt u can't read d bible without it then I'm worried. I believe that devotionals shld aid us to grow to a level of spiritual maturity where we can study the bible on our own and get understandn thru the help of the Holy Spirit with or without devotionals.

Personally I hv been blessed by The word for Today Devotional. I used it throught last year so thanks to OP. God bless

Sugardiva:

Granted some devotionals are better than others but the aim is to reAd ur bible. If d devotional u use makes u so dependent on it dt u can't read d bible without it then I'm worried. I believe that devotionals shld aid us to grow to a level of spiritual maturity where we can study the bible on our own and get understandn thru the help of the Holy Spirit with or without devotionals.

Personally I hv been blessed by The word for Today Devotional. I used it throught last year so thanks to OP. God bless

i agree wt u...where did u get urx?

19 FEB 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

PRAYER, NOT PRESSURE, CHANGES PEOPLE

‘But we all…are changed…by the Spirit of the Lord.’

2 Corinthians 3:18

2013-02-19.

Jesus asked the question, ‘Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?’ (Matthew 7:3 NIV). Expecting more out of people than they’re able to give will hurt your relationships, not help them. People need the freedom to be who they are. That doesn’t mean they don’t need or want to change. But nobody appreciates being given the message, even subtly, that they must change in order to be loved and accepted. We’re more likely to change for those who are willing to accept us with our shortcomings, than for those who demand we live by their rules. One thing is certain: God won’t change the people we’re trying to change until we adopt a ‘hands off’ policy. We must get out of His way and let Him work! Even when we think we’re hiding our disapproval, people still feel it. It’s in our voice and body language. Prayer is the greatest agent for change, not pressure. If we truly love people we’ll pray for them and allow God to work on them His way, on His schedule, and for His glory. Many of those who irritate us are simply being themselves; their personality just doesn’t mesh with ours. Sometimes we want them to change when we need to change. Often the things we require in other people are already available for us to enjoy, if we’ll just stop judging them. For change to be lasting, it must come from the inside out. And only the Spirit of God can bring that kind of change.

 

Hebrews 9:1 - 11:16, Matthew 15:15-28, Psalm 5 , Proverbs 5:1-2

TODAY'S PRAYER - FROM PRAYER FOR TODAY MAGAZINE

UNITED IN MISSION

 Give thanks for the remarkable increase in ‘inter-church’ mission initiatives which have sprung up around the UK since Hope 08, and for the many who have come to faith in Jesus through those initiatives.  Pray for outreach activities in your local community which are supported by several different churches, that they will be founded on true unity –governed by the same heart and the same vision, even though participants come from different church ...

19 FEB 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

PRAYER, NOT PRESSURE, CHANGES PEOPLE

‘But we all…are changed…by the Spirit of the Lord.’

2 Corinthians 3:18

2013-02-19.

Jesus asked the question, ‘Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?’ (Matthew 7:3 NIV). Expecting more out of people than they’re able to give will hurt your relationships, not help them. People need the freedom to be who they are. That doesn’t mean they don’t need or want to change. But nobody appreciates being given the message, even subtly, that they must change in order to be loved and accepted. We’re more likely to change for those who are willing to accept us with our shortcomings, than for those who demand we live by their rules. One thing is certain: God won’t change the people we’re trying to change until we adopt a ‘hands off’ policy. We must get out of His way and let Him work! Even when we think we’re hiding our disapproval, people still feel it. It’s in our voice and body language. Prayer is the greatest agent for change, not pressure. If we truly love people we’ll pray for them and allow God to work on them His way, on His schedule, and for His glory. Many of those who irritate us are simply being themselves; their personality just doesn’t mesh with ours. Sometimes we want them to change when we need to change. Often the things we require in other people are already available for us to enjoy, if we’ll just stop judging them. For change to be lasting, it must come from the inside out. And only the Spirit of God can bring that kind of change.

 

Hebrews 9:1 - 11:16, Matthew 15:15-28, Psalm 5 , Proverbs 5:1-2

TODAY'S PRAYER - FROM PRAYER FOR TODAY MAGAZINE

UNITED IN MISSION

 Give thanks for the remarkable increase in ‘inter-church’ mission initiatives which have sprung up around the UK since Hope 08, and for the many who have come to faith in Jesus through those initiatives.  Pray for outreach activities in your local community which are supported by several different churches, that they will be founded on true unity –governed by the same heart and the same vision, even though participants come from different church ...