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Religion / If Nothing Is Worth Dying For, Nothing Is Worth Living For by Interesting15: 8:59am
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(19th September, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: If Nothing Is Worth Dying For, Nothing Is Worth Living For


I John 4:7 ‬
Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.

*Message*

If nothing is worth dying for, nothing is worth living for. Jesus made us realize the truth that the only way to live abundantly is to first die to self-interest and then offer yourself totally to God as well as anyone around you in need of what the LORD has blessed you with.

*As a child of God, you are empowered to have a high and healthy self-esteem - but you mustn't be selfish and self-centered. When you are only obsessed with yourself, you end up losing the meaning of life. Life is sweet and tasty when you love and serve God, and you're empowered based on that to love and serve your neighbors.*

Without a commitment to the well-being of others, our individual lives are prone to being barren and bitter. Without an adequate commitment to the well-being of those God has strategically placed around you, our individual lives are prone to lack meaning and purpose. Indeed, if nothing is worth dying for, then nothing is worth living for.

*Prayers*

Today, I choose to ride upon my love towards God to care for the well-being of those God has placed around me. I offer myself to those around me in need of what God has given me.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭

Mark 12:30-31 ‬
[30] And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ This is the first commandment. [31] And the second, like it, is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

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Religion / Life Is In Seasons by Interesting15: 11:53am On Sep 17
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(17th September, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Life Is In Seasons

Ecclesiastes 3:1‬
To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven:

*Message*

Of a truth, life is lived in seasons. The earlier you sincerely realize this and make it a continual part of your life, the better for you. Anyone who doesn't understand this truth will be constantly frustrated. There are seasons for sowing, and there are seasons of painful waiting, as well as seasons for reaping.

Many times, when people find themselves at junctions where things aren't just going how they would have loved, it's normal to feel irritated and agitated. When a person has been trusting God for certain things and realities, but it's not just coming up as expected, they can get really frustrated and worn out. But it is soothing to realize that the miracle is coming, not just when you wanted it, but at God's best time, which is the right season.

*While you should keep taking appropriate steps and leaps of faith during your waiting seasons, all must be done from a place of rest, knowing fully well that the seasons of harvests and manifestations are on the way (maybe closer than you think), and the right season is the best time to get what belongs to you.*

*You may feel frustrated with the pace of your progress, but God is never in a hurry. What happens when a sower tries harvesting their plants before the season of harvest? They get everything ruined! Imagine plucking unripe mangoes, it's all a mess, right? So, as much as you so much crave a change in your fortune, God won't want the process to be ruined by your desires but will allow the gentle operations of seasons.*

Don't be in haste. Wait for your season. It will definitely come!

*Prayers*
Father in the name of Jesus, help me remain patient and set for my season of harvest.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭

James 1:4 NKJV‬
But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.

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Religion / Touch Him by Interesting15: 6:21am On Sep 16
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(16th September, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Touch Him

Mark 5:28‬
For she said, “If only I may touch His clothes, I shall be made well.”

*Message*

In the book of Mark, we saw a woman with a terrible issue of blood flow that has been on for 12 years. She has spent all her money on the condition and has made the doctors rich - but they still couldn't help her get well.

The problem is one that prevented her from living a quality life in several ways. As a wife, her husband couldn't touch her sexually - for 12 years. The condition made it impossible for her to give birth, denying her the joy of motherhood. She couldn't even practice her religion as she was prohibited from entering the temple. As a matter of fact, anything she touched was considered unclean.

However, she thought within herself, "If I can just touch Jesus", and that ignited her journey into the miraculous. But take note of the fact that before she could get to Jesus, she had to first deal with a crowd hindering her from getting to the LORD. The crowds would have given her different opinions that should have discouraged her - but her faith just won't make her stop.

*When faced with tough issues and you find yourself in a bad condition, don't embrace misery, but aim to touch Jesus. You can always press through the hindrances and discouragement and touch the One who can introduce you to the miraculous, again and again.*

*Prayers*

Today, take any problem in your heart to God's presence and expect a touch from the LORD.‭

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭

Mark 5:34‬
And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well. Go in peace, and be healed of your affliction.”

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Religion / Re: The Dirty Tricks Of The Seductress by Interesting15: 8:13am On Sep 15
This an excerpt from one of my newest materials, titled "A Sensible Expose On Sexual Temptation". Everyone must read this exciting book, irrespective of your religion or gender.

I've given Purity Or Nothing Global Movement the right to distribute it freely. If you need a free copy, check out https://www.nairaland.com/8207448/free-ebook-sexual-temptation

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Religion / Re: The Dirty Tricks Of The Seductress by Interesting15: 8:13am On Sep 15
Good morning. Another reminder that Jesus loves you ❤️

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Religion / The Dirty Tricks Of The Seductress by Interesting15: 8:12am On Sep 15
The Dirty Tricks Of The Seductress (Proverbs 7:5-27)

Proverbs 7:5-27 contains the story of the seductress and her ignorant prey, exposing her tactics and tricks for the wise to consider. Now, it should be noted that the seductress here is not gender-based, but a system/posture that can be assumed by a member of any of the genders (both male and female), with the intent of bringing ignorant folks into a deadly pit via sexual pleasures.

So, while reading the operations of the seductress in this chapter, keep in mind that a male can also be under the influence of the spirit of the seductress, and the prey can also be a female.

And having made these clarifications, let's get started:

"That they may keep you from the immoral woman, From the seductress who flatters with her words."

My Comment:

So, wise Solomon had been admonishing the importance of holding on to God's word, as it will keep one from the immoral seductress who "flatters with words". The same thing was highlighted in Proverbs 2:16 - "...the seductress who flatters with her words."

The strength of the seductress is heavily hinged upon their words, and their mouths are a strong weapon, even stronger than their sexual organs. "For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey, And her mouth is smoother than oil; [4] But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword." (Proverbs 5:3-4)

Words are powerful and spiritual, and the seductress knows how to use words in darkness. Since the seductress operates with the spirit of lust, with their words, they saturate the atmosphere with lust. Lust flies around in the air and folks who don't have the spiritual energy to soar above this frequency become infested with lust. This is why when you get to certain places, lust is very strong in the atmosphere, and you will always see the fruits of immorality littered all over the place.

The spirit of lust still distills sounds all around the nations of the world. These are sensual vibrations that come through various means and channels (movies, music, books, social media, etc) meant to plant the seed of lust in the hearts of people from the realm of the spirit. The goal is to first seduce your heart before anything else. "...with her smooth words meant to seduce your heart." (TPT). Wise people thus invest a lot in whatever is pure that guards their hearts from being corrupted and seduced by lust.

Human seductresses operating with the spirit of lust don't attempt to lure people into sexual sins without first casting the spells of lust into the air from the realm of the spirit. When that is done, they are most likely to successfully get a prey in the physical realm.

You should understand that these folks have targets given to them from their kingdom of darkness which must be met - on a daily basis, weekly, monthly, annually, etc. Imagine someone instructed to bring 20 persons into sexual immorality each week, an average of 3 each day. Such a person will always be eager and have a sense of urgency around their potential victims because they know the grave repercussions that await if they fail to meet the target they were given (the devil their master is very cruel).

Hence, on a normal level, their sense of urgency and eagerness around their potential victims should send a message that something is not right here. However, the unfortunate truth is that any part of their victims that should accommodate reasonable thoughts or perceive something foul is already infested with lust via their spells from the spirit realm. The bullets of lust shot with their sensual vibrations from the kingdom of darkness will mix with the arousal of their prospective victims (the arousal of their sexual organs), and only divine intervention can prevent those ones from falling into their sexual traps at that point.

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Religion / Feast by Interesting15: 7:04am On Sep 14
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(14th September, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Feast

Deuteronomy 8:3 ‬
So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord.

*Message*

Experts say people only keep doing what rewards them. Hence, when reading the bible becomes unrewarding, it becomes easy to quit. If you still have a healthy conscience, you will likely feel guilty but become spiritually weak and tired. But you must always remember that your soul can't thrive without God's word.

But you may say, "I know so and so persons who don't read God's word, but they are doing fine and happy". Then I will answer you, "They aren't living the best version of themselves". I will also correct you by saying, "Anyone who seems happy outside of God is only a great actor".

*The Bible says, "So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your fathers know, that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord. (Deuteronomy 8:3).*

*When we don't enjoy feasting on God's word, we begin to shrink bit by bit and it becomes impossible to become all that God has destined us to be.*

"But I don't have time to always read the bible". How much time do you spend with your phone each day? Hours, right? If you find social media rewarding and not God's word, your soul needs great help. Change your habits and start reading the bible.


*Prayers*

Dear LORD, help me enjoy feasting on Your words.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭

Matthew 4:4 ‬
But He answered and said, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’ ”

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Religion / Teach Us To Number Our Days by Interesting15: 6:47am On Sep 13
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(13th September, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Teach Us To Number Our Days

Psalms 90:12 ‬
So teach us to number our days, That we may gain a heart of wisdom.

*Message*

It is very beneficial to give greater priority to wisdom and spend the rest of your life with a very strong consciousness of eternity.

This known earth is not your permanent residence, and after a definite number of days have been completed (which only God knows), either by death or the rapture, you will be transported away from this known world, and return to a palpable space of eternity. One will either spend their eternity in heaven, which is characterized by God's intimate Presence, or the lake of fire, which is a system of punishment for those who rebelled against God.

The scripture of truth admonished us to learn to number our days with the end goal of gaining a heart of wisdom (or start living life on the frequency of divine wisdom). In other words, in our daily activities, we will always choose to remember that at the end of each day, we are getting closer to returning back to the space of eternity where God commissioned us from before we were born into this world.

*Wisdom will then tutor and compel us to always make the right choices each day to enable us to fulfill God's purpose for us on earth, while at the same time investing heavily in our eternity (the quality of your existence in eternity will be heavily dependent on your choices on earth). Wisdom will tutor us to live each day pleasing God through faith in Christ Jesus and maintaining a solid intimate relationship with Him.*


*Prayers*
Teach me dear LORD, to number my days.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭

Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all. [14] For God will bring every work into judgment, Including every secret thing, Whether good or evil.

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Religion / The Light Of Men by Interesting15: 7:29am On Sep 12
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(12th September, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Light Of Men

Isaiah 60:1‬
Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.

*Message*

Jesus gave us the fortitude to oust darkness by shining the divine Holy Ghost breathed light authoritatively. At Calvary, Jesus disgraced and defeated Evil, and turned the word 'evil' into 'Live'. In John 1:4, the scriptures say: "In Him was life, and the life was the light of men."

*When you accept Jesus as Lord and Savior, you become a new unique breed that has a nature that's above Evil, and the light of Christ in you illuminates your entire being (mind, thoughts, conscience, habits, characters, etc) making it easy to walk in the narrow path of holiness and righteousness that is devoid of evil, and that makes you immune from any evil work of darkness around you.*

Imagine how beautiful our world would be if every one of us decided to accept Jesus Christ and embrace His loving directives. If you have embraced Jesus Christ and accepted his death, suffering, resurrection, and ascension, please preach Him to the world. Remember, the more people accept Him truly, the less evil the world will witness. By preaching the gospel, you keep spreading divine light that chases darkness far away.

*Prayers*

In Christ Jesus, I am God's son, and I arise to shine as God's light in a dark world

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭

I John 3:8 ‬
He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has sinned from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that He might destroy the works of the devil.

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Religion / Lessons From Ruth And Naomi (5) by Interesting15: 6:51am On Sep 11
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(11th September, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: *Lessons From Ruth And Naomi (5)*

Galatians 3:13 NKJV
[13] Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”),

*Message*

From the story of Ruth and Naomi, we discover there is no situation so dark that the light of God’s presence and His arm of provision cannot be redeemed. God made use of the man Boaz to redeem Ruth and Naomi from their unpleasant past via the instrumentality of the marriage institution.

The marriage institution is one of God's most superb strategies to equip mankind with a taste of divinity that enhances our quality of life on earth. Jesus married us, His church, empowering us with the arm of divinity to become all God has destined us to be.

1 Peter 1:18-19 informs us - “you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ.”

Ephesians 5:25-27 - “Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish”

Ruth and Naomi struggled and grieved for a while when death reared its ugly head in their direction. But God utilized the marriage institution to change their fortune again. Let's not forget that before this happened, the duo remained loyal to each other, facing their circumstances with boldness and wise and courageous actions. Your loyalty to Jesus, your Bridegroom, will ensure a quality existence that spans across eternity.

*Prayers*
Thank You LORD for the blessing of the marriage institution.

*Further Reading*
Ruth 4:14
Blessed is the LORD who has not left you without a redeemer today”

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Religion / Lessons From Ruth And Naomi (4) by Interesting15: 6:46am On Sep 10
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(10th September, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Lessons From Ruth And Naomi (4)

Ruth 4:14
Blessed is the LORD who has not left you without a redeemer today”

*Message*

From the story of Ruth and Naomi, we can also uniquely learn about redemption. Scattered across the different pages of the book of Ruth is the testament to the truth that there is absolutely no situation that cannot be redeemed for God’s glory as well as our good.

The duo, Ruth and Naomi, passed through tough and unpleasant circumstances quite alright, and yet, their story is also full of redemption, with God proving His goodness again and again.

So, you see the man Boaz who gladly fulfills his responsibility to redeem Ruth and Naomi as a kinsman-redeemer, an action that empowered the duo toward a better life that placed them in the privileged cadre of society. This became obvious to all, as they declared:
“‘Blessed is the LORD who has not left you without a redeemer today” (Ruth 4:14).

It is important to know that Boaz’s redemption of Ruth and Naomi is one of the Old Testament acts that foreshadow the redemption that Jesus accomplishes on behalf of His people in His era of grace. As we decide to align with the LORD, He redeemed us from self, sin, satan, death, and whatever negative stuff you can think of.

*Prayers*
Thank You LORD for redemption.

*Further Reading*
Galatians 3:13 NKJV
[13] Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”),

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Religion / Lessons From Ruth And Naomi (3) by Interesting15: 7:18am On Sep 09
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(9th September, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: *Lessons From Ruth And Naomi (3)*

James 2:26
[26] For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

*Message*

Ruth and Naomi displayed a great deal of faith in God by trusting vehemently in His arm of provision. However, this never stopped them from acting boldly too. The duo came together and made a plan that involved Ruth proposing marriage to Boaz (Ruth 3:1-18).

For some folks, their issue is not a lack of faith in the LORD, but their lack of boldness in carrying out the necessary divinely-crafted steps that will ensure progress on their journey of destiny. Be bold! Take bold steps today!

The duo's bold steps helped ensure all the characters in their story witnessed a sweet ending. We should not ignore how God utilized the wisdom of Naomi in partnership with the courage of Ruth to ensure the progress of His agenda. Remember, Ruth became drafted into the tree of the lineage of Jesus Christ.

As you go about your activities today, trust in God, which leads to bold action, empowered by His love.


*Prayers*
In the Name of Jesus, I'm empowered to take bold steps for God's glorification.

*Further Reading*

Deuteronomy 7:9 NKJV
[9] “Therefore know that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments;

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Religion / Lessons From Ruth And Naomi (2) by Interesting15: 2:59pm On Sep 08
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(8th September, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Lessons From Ruth And Naomi (2)

Deuteronomy 7:9 NKJV
[9] “Therefore know that the Lord your God, He is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant and mercy for a thousand generations with those who love Him and keep His commandments;

*Message*

The book of Ruth is a revelator of the truth of God's faithfulness, the fact that He can always be trusted amid the toughest circumstances. We easily see His arm of provision stretched to provide what Ruth and Naomi needed at exactly the right time.

Ruth was obviously supernaturally led to begin gleaning in the fields of Boaz, a relative of her late husband, unknown to her. Always ensure you watch out for God's supernatural works in the midst of uncertainties and tight situations. You will always find His great arm working behind the scenes for your good.

When Naomi discovered this, she expressed her delight at the loyal love of God, declaring that His “‘kindness has not forsaken the living or the dead!’”

Dear reader, things might be currently happening very fast around you right now, so much so that you have started getting overwhelmed. In the midst of it all, however, search out for God's kindness toward you, and you will always discover that He has been ensuring all things work together for your good.

*Prayers*
Help me Dear LORD to always see Your arm of kindness at all times.

*Further Reading*

Psalms 103:8
[8] The Lord is merciful and gracious, Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.

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Religion / Re: She Tried To Seduce Him For Sexual Pleasures, But He Did This Instead by Interesting15: 7:26am On Sep 08
This an excerpt from one of my newest materials, titled "A Sensible Expose On Sexual Temptation". Everyone must read this exciting book, irrespective of your religion or gender.

I've given Purity Or Nothing Global Movement the right to distribute it freely. If you need a free copy, check out https://www.nairaland.com/8207448/free-ebook-sexual-temptation

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Religion / Re: She Tried To Seduce Him For Sexual Pleasures, But He Did This Instead by Interesting15: 7:26am On Sep 08
Good morning folks. Another reminder that Jesus loves you ❤️

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Religion / She Tried To Seduce Him For Sexual Pleasures, But He Did This Instead by Interesting15: 7:25am On Sep 08
by Sunday Akanni Moshood

In Genesis chapter 39, we see Joseph settling in a foreign land as a slave. But one thing was sure, he never allowed his external unpleasant circumstances to erase the visions of the great future God had shown him before this time.

Joseph’s ordeal was probably worse than what you have gone through. But you see, the LORD never abandoned him. If God allowed him to be a slave, then he would be a successful man, even as a slave. It doesn't matter how hard things are for you currently, God is still eager to help you actualize the great visions and dreams He has placed in your heart.

Joseph developed a positive attitude of "All things work together for my good", and amid his toughness (remember, he was in a strange land with a strange culture and language), his exceptional performances still stood him out. But this is when the enemy intensified his attempts to make the young man fall into sexual temptation, so his bright future could be battered. And the agent of sexual temptation to be utilized is the wife of his master -

[6] So Potiphar left everything he had in Joseph’s care; with Joseph in charge, he did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate. Now Joseph was well-built and handsome, [7] and after a while his master’s wife took notice of Joseph and said, “Come to bed with me!” (Genesis 39:6-7 NIV)

Your positive mindset and exceptional performances in the great things you do, will attract agents of sexual temptation to you, whose aim is to make you fall into sin, so you give the devil a chance to stop you from becoming all God has destined you to be. Mind you, the carriers of sexual temptation to be employed by the enemy are always close by and not far away - just like in the case of Joseph.

However, although Joseph was in a faraway land where he could do whatever he wanted, and in the midst of the tempting atmosphere (a beautiful naked woman offering you a better life if you can sleep with her), the fear of God becomes his guide, and the fear of God in his heart proved stronger than the sexual cravings of his flesh.

[9] No one is greater in this house than I am. My master has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?” (Genesis 39:9 NIV).

The fear of God educated him on God's Will for sexual pleasure: Sexual pleasures must only be shared by a married man and his female wife in the safe confines of their marriage union, with no other party involved.

Now, gaze closely at the next verse - "And though she spoke to Joseph day after day, he refused to go to bed with her or even be with her." (10). First, agents of sexual temptation will never back down, but keep trying to lure you - even if they must wait for 50 years! But you see what Joseph did - "...he refused to go to bed with her or even be with her." Joseph kept employing the "avoidance technique".

He wasn't just saying "I have the fear of God" and continued being careless around this embodiment of sexual temptation (he would have fallen into her bed of immorality!). Rather, he kept being cautious of her and avoiding close interactions.

Nevertheless, I told you, you could have been avoiding agents of sexual temptation all your life, but at some point, it's possible to miscalculate and get outsmarted by an entity of sexual temptation

[11] One day he went into the house to attend to his duties, and none of the household servants was inside. [12] She caught him by his cloak and said, “Come to bed with me!” But he left his cloak in her hand and ran out of the house." (11-12)

On a certain day, the sexual temptation outsmarted his avoidance technique and came so close by. But you see what he did? He had to employ the fleeing technique. Here was a beautiful naked woman close by. You don't negotiate or pray here - the immediate thing to do is to FLEE.

Joseph was 17 years old when he was sold into slavery (Genesis 37:2). He was 30 when Pharaoh promoted him (Genesis 41:46). He was in prison for two years before his promotion (Genesis 41:1). So, Joseph was in Potiphar’s house for 11 years. It means this woman was trying unsuccessfully to lure him for 11 good years! When you have the fear of God, and you are diligently employing the "avoidance and fleeing" technique, you will always please God in purity and he will sure promote and bless you with the blessings only He can bless a person with.

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Religion / Lessons From Ruth And Naomi (1) by Interesting15: 7:16am On Sep 07
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(7th September, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Lessons From Ruth And Naomi (1)

Ruth 1:16-17 NKJV
[16] But Ruth said: “Entreat me not to leave you, Or to turn back from following after you; For wherever you go, I will go; And wherever you lodge, I will lodge; Your people shall be my people, And your God, my God. [17] Where you die, I will die, And there will I be buried. The Lord do so to me, and more also, If anything but death parts you and me.”

*Message*

The book of Ruth revealed the story of a man named Elimelech, his wife Naomi, and their two sons. They moved to Moab from their home country and then encountered tragedy. Elimelech and both her sons died, leaving Naomi alone with her two Moabite daughters-in-law--Orpah and Ruth.

However, Naomi decided to return to Judah, and both daughters-in-law followed her at first before Orpah eventually turned back while Ruth continued with her. After trying in vain to persuade Ruth to stay put in Moab, the duo eventually arrived in Bethlehem.

One of the prominent lessons from the story of Ruth and Naomi is loyalty. It takes a deep sense of loyalty for a young woman like Ruth who may not have stepped out of Moab at any point in time, to willingly decide to depart from her comfort zone just to be with her mother-in-law, Naomi, back to Judah (an old woman who seems to have nothing to offer).

After returning to Judah, Ruth and Naomi continued to show loyal love to each other, operating as a graceful team. Ruth gleaned in Boaz’s field so as to get enough food for them both, and Naomi gave Ruth advice for proposing marriage to Boaz.

Eventually, Ruth gave birth to Obed with Boaz, and as expected, Naomi took care of him so dearly that “the neighbor women gave him a name, saying, ‘A son has been born to Naomi!’”. It became obvious to everyone, as they told Naomi that Ruth “loves you and is better to you than seven sons.” Loyalty is golden. Be loyal in the relationships God has blessed you with.

*Prayers*
Help me Lord to be loyal in my relationships.

*Further Reading*
Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity”

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Religion / Friendship Thrives In Love by Interesting15: 8:28am On Sep 06
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(6th September, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Friendship Thrives In Love

John 15:15
[15] No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.

*Message*

Jesus places great value on friendship and He loves His friends for real. He quite literally loved His friends in a sophisticated way when He gave up His life to save us! When you take time to study the Gospels, you will easily touch His love for His own.

One of the expressions of the love of a friend revolves around how true friendship helps you find strength in God. 1 Samuel 23:16 -
“And Saul’s son Jonathan went to David at Horesh and helped him find strength in God”

This is a loving testimony of friendship. If you can't find this quality in your current friendships, then something is wrong. Before entering into a real friendship relationship, make sure you have the quality that helps the other person find strength in God, and vice versa.

David and Jonathan’s friendship was inspiring, but Jesus is an even greater friend! He keeps helping His friends enjoy the dividends of divinity, even till this day!

In conclusion, make sure you choose friends who help you find strength in God, and also be someone who helps others find strength in God! It is true that love pushes us to better places. Indeed, true friendship will push you to God.


*Prayers*
Bless the LORD for the beautiful gift of friendship.

*Further Reading*
Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity”

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Religion / A True Friend Is True by Interesting15: 7:08am On Sep 05
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(5th September, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: A True Friend Is True

Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity”

*Message*

Going on with the exemplary friendship that existed between David and Jonathan, we will excavate principles of friendship that make our relationships as beneficial and effective as possible.

In a world where numerous fake people are exhibiting fake friendships in society, we must always remember that true friendship is meant to be true at all times. Friendship will always be tested, and this is when its truthful quality will be revealed.

You see, Jonathan had multiple reasons to give up on his friendship with David, as his association with David was so stressful for him. In fact, his life was threatened because of his loyalty to David. I Samuel 20:32-33 - "And Jonathan answered Saul his father, and said to him, “Why should he be killed? What has he done?” [33] Then Saul cast a spear at him to kill him, by which Jonathan knew that it was determined by his father to kill David."

Jonathan remained true to his friend David till he died. And as expected, even after the death of Jonathan, David also remained faithful to his friend, taking care of the descendants of Jonathan, caring for them as if they were his family members.

Finally, a true friend loves you as he loves himself. Remember, Jesus tells us to love each other: “Love your neighbor as yourself” (Matthew 22:39).

*Prayers*
Bless the LORD for the beautiful gift of friendship.

*Further Reading*

John 15:15
[15] No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.

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Religion / Friendship Is A Gift From God by Interesting15: 5:57am On Sep 04
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(4th September, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Friendship Is A Gift From God

I Samuel 18:3 - Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

*Message*

C.S. Lewis wrote:

"Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art ... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival. In friendship...we think we have chosen our peers. In reality a few years' difference in the dates of our births, a few more miles between certain houses, the choice of one university instead of another...the accident of a topic being raised or not raised at a first meeting--any of these chances might have kept us apart. But, for a Christian, there are, strictly speaking no chances. A secret master of ceremonies has been at work. Christ, who said to the disciples, ‘Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you,’ can truly say to every group of Christian friends, ‘Ye have not chosen one another but I have chosen you for one another.’ The friendship is not a reward for our discriminating and good taste in finding one another out. It is the instrument by which God reveals to each of us the beauties of others.”

*God expects us not to take for granted any of the blessings He has graciously bestowed upon us, including the gift of the friends He has given to us at different points of life.*

*Prayers*
Bless the LORD for the beautiful gift of friendship.

*Further Reading*
I Samuel 18:1 NKJV
Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.
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Religion / Social Wealth (5) by Interesting15: 6:06am On Sep 03
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(3rd September, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Social Wealth (5)

I Samuel 18:3 - Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

*Message*

You see, God can bring you into social wealth (a relationship with the individuals that matters for your destiny fulfillment), but you must maintain a noble posture to keep them. Several people today, though wealthy in some other aspects, are poor when it comes to social prosperity because they allow the people God has brought their way to slip away.

The same way material prosperity can be lost is the same social wealth can be lost. The same way a person can go bankrupt materially is also applicable to social wealth. If an individual is careless with their material wealth, they can move into rags. In the same vein, if you are careless with your social prosperity, you can become poor in terms of having quality relationships with those that matter.

So, let's go back to David and Jonathan. Jonathan saw what God saw in David, and this helped ensure the continuation of a quality relationship:

*“The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart” (1 Samuel 16:7). And David was “a man after God’s own heart” (1 Samuel 13:14).*

Jonathan was a man of discernment who saw something very deep in David that wouldn't allow him to let go of the young man. Ensure your quality relationships keep seeing good and admirable qualities in you to want to keep you. This means you are also a valuable asset to the quality relationships God has planted around you.

*Prayers*
I'm led by the Spirit into the right relationships and friendships beneficial to my destiny.

*Further Reading*
I Samuel 16:7 NKJV
[7] But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
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Religion / Social Wealth (4) by Interesting15: 6:57am On Sep 02
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(2nd September, 2024)*

by **Sunday Akanni**

TOPIC: Social Wealth (4)

I Samuel 18:1 - Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

*Message*

Age difference shouldn't be a barrier when it comes to acquiring social wealth (i.e. building strategic connections and relationships that can be synthesized for destiny actualization). Don't forget, Jonathan was already a great man of war when he met a younger David. After David killed Goliath, the duo started an official relationship:

I Samuel 18:1 - Now when he had finished speaking to Saul, the soul of Jonathan was knit to the soul of David, and Jonathan loved him as his own soul.

Jonathan would have taken time to study the young David before committing himself so much - which reveals how David excels in the skills of acquiring social wealth. It takes wisdom to conduct oneself in a noble fashion that will bring the necessary commitments from the necessary people.

I Samuel 18:3 - Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.

You can't have a penchant for exhibiting nasty and ugly character while expecting those that matter to "take you as you are." Don't chase away your destiny helpers with acts of immaturity! If David had been consistently immaturity, the older Jonathan would have ignored him!

*Prayers*
I'm led by the Spirit into the right relationships and friendships beneficial to my destiny.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭
I Samuel 18:3 - Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.
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Religion / Social Wealth (3) by Interesting15: 11:29am On Sep 01
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(1st September, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Social Wealth (3)

I Samuel 23:16 ‬
[16] Then Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went to David in the woods and strengthened his hand in God.

*Message*

When you are skillful in acquiring social wealth, you can cross into whatever boundaries set by society. This has been the case with David and Jonathan - David was a shepherd; and Jonathan was a prince. David was raised in a small town in Bethlehem while Jonathan grew up in the palace.

David never had a victim mentality that always blame everything for his circumstances. He might not have had the power to determine his family, but he sure knew his destiny lay in his hands, and he started enhancing his capacity to attract the right people he needed.

While Jonathan had his own armor by virtue of privilege, David had a harp and a slingshot, and by being skillful with it, he was able to attract the Prince of Israel! Jonathan grew up in the palace and was trained in the art of war while David on his part was only trained to tend sheep, but he was growing in the things matter that would eventually draw nobility to him.

Now, see this, Jonathan was the oldest son of Saul and in line to inherit the throne of Israel. David on his part was the youngest of eight boys and has also been anointed by Samuel to be the next king in place of Jonathan. In spite of all of these, the duo remained great covenant friends that proved productive beyond measure!

You should be aware already that social prosperity is integral to destiny fulfillment. Build a strategic friendship with people that matters for destiny fulfillment.

*Prayers*
I'm led by the Spirit into the right relationships and friendships beneficial to my destiny.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭
Matthew 4:19-20 ‬
[19] Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” [20] They immediately left their nets and followed Him.

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Religion / Social Wealth (2) by Interesting15: 9:33am On Aug 31
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(31st August, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Social Wealth (2)

I Samuel 23:16 ‬
[16] Then Jonathan, Saul’s son, arose and went to David in the woods and strengthened his hand in God.

*Message*

You should be aware already that social prosperity is integral in destiny fulfillment. It's a sort of currency that can be utilized to obtain various other types of prosperity as necessary per time. This was one of the things that helped David vehemently - he was wealthy or prosperous in and with his relationships with people.

David build strategic friendship with someone like Jonathan, and he always utilized his relationship for his progress in matters of destiny. Remember, David came from an average family in Israel and he seemed disadvantaged already in society (in fact, even in his family, he was vehemently relegated).

However, the young David, though poor materially, was silently accumulating the skills of acquiring social wealth. The very first time he was launched to spotlight in Israel was when he killed Goliath. But you see, he employed his social wealth skill to make certain soldiers agree to take him to the King. If not, he won't have been able to utilise those nameless soldiers to step into a higher realm.

This us why, as a believer, you should be led by the LORD into covenant and life-transforming relationships with people you might not even expect to have the fortitude to play a role in your destiny actualization.

*Prayers*
I'm led by the Spirit into the right relationships and friendships beneficial to my destiny.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭
Matthew 4:19-20 ‬
[19] Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” [20] They immediately left their nets and followed Him.

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Religion / Social Wealth (1) by Interesting15: 10:39am On Aug 30
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(30th August, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Social Wealth (1)

Matthew 4:19-20 ‬
[19] Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” [20] They immediately left their nets and followed Him.

*Message*

You should strategically acquire social prosperity - which has to do with being wealthy or prosperous in and with your relationships with people. It takes a great deal of wisdom to build strategic friendships that can always be utilized for your progress in matters of destiny.

One of the advantages of having the right set of people in your life (even if they are just less than 5) is that you will barely be stranded where and when it matters. Even when a person doesn't have the required material resources at any point, the right relationships are great assets that can always be engaged for the actualization of your goals per time.

Therefore, anyone who doesn't want to struggle endlessly in life should be rich as touching their relationship with destiny helpers. If you don't want to struggle with what God wants you to do, then you should maximize His directions and wisdom to have the right type of people around you.

Yes, as Spirit-led Christians, it is easy to be led by the LORD into covenant and life-transforming relationships with people you might not even expect to have the fortitude to play a role in your destiny actualization. The Holy Spirit will help prevent entering a relationship with the wrong set of people who would rather get you ruined.

*Prayers*
I'm led by the Spirit into the right relationships and friendships beneficial to my destiny.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭
Daniel 2:17-18 ‬
[17] Then Daniel went to his house, and made the decision known to Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah, his companions, [18] that they might seek mercies from the God of heaven concerning this secret, so that Daniel and his companions might not perish with the rest of the wise men of Babylon.

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Religion / Being Prosperous In Health by Interesting15: 4:24am On Aug 29
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(29th August, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Being Prosperous In Health

"Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers." III John 1:2 NKJV

*Message*

No matter how rich you are materially, or how talented you are, if your body breaks down, you are suffering from a kind of poverty at that particular time. Hence, you must be wealthy in your physical body and give great priority to your physical well-being.

III John 1:2 made us realize the truth that prosperity is not total if good health is absent - "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers." III John 1:2

You thus must live a lifestyle that helps you remain healthy and mentally sound. Try to engage in physical activities daily, particularly exercising. It does more than improve your physical health. It releases endorphins that boost your mood and reduce stress. You should also give priority to having good rest and sleep.

Additionally, medical experts inform that too many sugary and fatty foods can contribute to weight gain and poor mental health. Hence, you should try to ensure fruits and vegetables are making their way to your plate at each meal, as good food can help boost your immunity - a strong immune system offers protection from seasonal illnesses and other health conditions.

As a Christian, you can easily pick up wisdom from the Holy Spirit that will help you live a quality and healthier lifestyle.

*Prayers*
My body is God's temple and is thus healthy at all times.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭
Psalms 127:2 ‬
[2] It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives His beloved sleep.

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Religion / At The Zenith Of Our Priority by Interesting15: 8:35am On Aug 28
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(28th August, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: At The Zenith Of Our Priority

II Peter 3:18 ‬
but grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and forever. Amen.

*Message*

Man (both male and female) is meant to keep journeying deeper and deeper into God and keep discovering new things about the Divine. And this should go beyond this plane of existence - it is an eternal adventure. Even when we get to heaven, everything we do (praising God with songs, reigning over cities He allocates to us, etc) will all be utilized and synergized towards knowing Him more and more.

*So, at the zenith of our priority should be to keep growing in the knowledge of God. But because as humans, we are prone to losing focus from important things like this, whereby we now start giving priority to other things of mere temporal significance, it is wisdom to build structures that help us encounter the Holy Ghost again and again.*

Indeed, the Holy Ghost is eager to take us to deeper realms of knowledge inside of God. One integral way to measure the extent of your knowledge of God is that you now start building personalized monuments as peculiar to your own unique walk with God.

For instance, you start giving God personalized names according to what He has proven Himself to you. You start composing songs of worship based on what He has revealed of Himself to you, and you use these songs in your secret place to enhance your bond with Him.

This is a superb method to remain standing strongly in God irrespective of the tribulations and challenges that will be unleashed to shake the faith of many in these last days.

*Prayers*
I yield myself today as a living sacrifice for the pleasure of my GOD.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭

Ephesians 4:13-14 ‬
till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting,

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Religion / The Legacies Of Altars (2) by Interesting15: 9:51am On Aug 27
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(27th August, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: The Legacies Of Altars (2)

Hebrews 11:12 ‬
[12] Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born as many as the stars of the sky in multitude—innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore.

*Message*

The legacies of the altar Abraham sacrificially erected at Mount Moriah will speak for many generations.

About a thousand years later, as recorded in 2 Samuel chapter 24, this was the same location King David purchased the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite to build an altar to the Lord so that a “plague may be held back from the people”.

Following the death of King David, his son King Solomon built a superb temple at the same place, that attracted the manifest presence of God in no small measure in a tangible form (2 Chronicles 5). The temple stood gloriously for over four hundred years until it was destroyed by King Nebuchadnezzar’s armies.

Some 70 years later, the Jewish temple was again rebuilt in the same location by the freed captives who returned to Jerusalem. For a good while, it ensured the remembrance of the God of Abraham in the heart of the Jewish people.

When Jesus was about His ministry on earth, He often visited the temple for spiritual activities, and it was this temple that He cleansed (John 2:15). Indeed, the legacies of the spiritual altar erected by Father Abraham on Mount Moriah represent a pleasant blessing to his descendants.

*As a believer today, yield yourself to the LORD sacrificially so your descendants can benefit greatly from the spiritual monuments that emanate from your unique walk with God.*

*Prayers*
I yield myself today as a living sacrifice for the pleasure of my GOD.

*Further Reading*‭‭‭‭
Genesis 22:14 ‬
[14] And Abraham called the name of the place, The-Lord-Will-Provide; as it is said to this day, “In the Mount of the Lord it shall be provided.”

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Religion / The Legacies Of Altars (1) by Interesting15: 9:21am On Aug 26
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(26th August, 2024)*

by Sunday Akanni

TOPIC: The Legacies Of Altars (1)

Genesis 22:14 ‬
[14] And Abraham called the name of the place, The-Lord-Will-Provide; as it is said to this day, “In the Mount of the Lord it shall be provided.”

*Message*

Father Abraham's faithful walk with God saw him erecting altars that would eventually become a force that pulled his descendants to find God and align with destiny.

*There are spiritual practices you should so much make a part of you that would be imitated by the children coming out of your loins, which they too can hand over to their own children. These spiritual practices will represent a spiritual altar to your children, reminding them to call upon the Name of the LORD like you do to get results.*

In the twenty-second chapter of the book of Genesis, God instructed Abraham to “Take now your son, your only son, whom you love, Isaac, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains which I will tell you” (vs 2). The place God led Abraham was Mount Moriah, where he erected the most sacrificial altar in his faith journey - for he gave all to God at Mount Moriah.

God intervened when he was about to offer Isaac by providing a ram instead, and the man of faith called the place “The LORD Will Provide. And to this day it is said, ‘On the mountain of the LORD it will be provided’” (Genesis 22:14).

As a reward for Abraham’s obedience on Mount Moriah, the LORD promised him that his “descendants will take possession of the cities of their enemies, and through your offspring all nations on earth will be blessed because you have obeyed me” (vv. 17, 18).


*Prayers*
I yield myself today as a living sacrifice for the pleasure of my GOD.

*Further Reading*‭
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“Abraham considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back” (Heb 11:19).
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Religion / Abraham's Four Altars (5) by Interesting15: 1:48pm On Aug 25
Wisdom For Destiny Daily Devotional *(25th August, 2024)*

by *Sunday Akanni*

TOPIC: Abraham's Four Altars (5)

Genesis 22:9-10 ‬
[9] Then they came to the place of which God had told him. And Abraham built an altar there and placed the wood in order; and he bound Isaac his son and laid him on the altar, upon the wood. [10] And Abraham stretched out his hand and took the knife to slay his son.

*Message*

Abraham's fourth altar is a very dynamic one. Many years later, in Genesis 22:9-14, the man of faith will build an altar on Mount Moriah to offer his only beloved son to God. In the case of this particular altar, Abraham is going to be vehemently stretched, as the son he loves dearly was to be an offering on the altar.

The first three altars he built were erected on his own accord, but this fourth altar was a response to an instruction given by God. Such altars are usually very sacrificial and stretching. But, by faith, Abraham obeys God’s command to offer up his son of promise, Isaac.

“Abraham considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back” (Heb 11:19).

Abraham’s faith was outstandingly tested and rewarded. This altar was constructed as an altar of sacrifice but became an altar of provision. As a believer, for whatever claims you make unto God, expect a sacrificial test to prove your claims. You must always rely on the Lord for the fortitude to keep erecting altars of sacrificial obedience.

*When God placed a demand for Isaac, God wasn't really asking for Isaac but Abraham’s heart. Abraham was the one on the altar, not Isaac. As a Christian today, God wants you to keep yielding yourself as a living sacrifice on His altar where you are wholly His and His alone.*

Romans 12:1 - “I appeal to you, therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship” (Rom 12:1).

*Prayers*
I yield myself today as a living sacrifice for the pleasure of my GOD.

*Further Reading*‭
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“Abraham considered that God was able even to raise him from the dead, from which, figuratively speaking, he did receive him back” (Heb 11:19).
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