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Christianity EtcThe Spirit Of Christ by jonatoye(op): 9:01am On Mar 27, 2022
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              [27-03-2022]

Focus: The Spirit of Christ

WORD FOR TODAY
What makes a man a Christian is that the spirit of Christ dwells in him and he resembles Christ in His attributes!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do." (Luke 23:34b NKJV)
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When a man submits his life to Christ one of the most important things that will happen to him is that Christ will begin to live His life in him and He will receive the power to live as a child of God. The spirit of Christ manifest as follows;

➡It is a spirit that forgives and does not keep a record of wrongdoings. It gives people another chance to get things right.
➡ It is a spirit that obeys God at all costs (Matt 26:39). The Holy Spirit expresses holiness and righteousness (Matt 5:17-30).
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➡It is a spirit of love that is kind and does not think about itself alone. It enables a man to live a life of sacrifice (John 15:13).
➡It is the spirit that does not discriminate (Luke 19:10).
➡It is a humble spirit (John 13:2-5).
➡It is a spirit that attributes every success to God's grace (John 5:19).
➡It is the spirit that lives for the fulfilment of God's purpose alone (John 5:30).
➡It is a gentle spirit that does not strive for relevance but walk into God's divine plan and purpose (Matt 11:29).

You are only a Christian when you allow the spirit of Christ to find expression in your life.

+ Do you have the spirit of Christ?

Lord! Help to always allow the Holy spirit to find expression in my life in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
The Spirit of Christ in the life of a man is known by the manifestation of the life of Christ!!!

Have a Delightful Worship Experience!!!
Christianity EtcLife Is All About Sacrifice by jonatoye(op): 8:11am On Mar 24, 2022
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Focus: Life is all about Sacrifice

WORD FOR TODAY
Nothing good will happen in this life without sacrifice. Life is all about sacrifice; you cannot be what the Lord what you to be at all levels of life without making sacrifices!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service." (Romans 12:1NKJV)
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Every good thing of life comes as a product of sacrifice. We must go on in the journey of destiny thinking of what to do and how to make a mark in the sand of time. No man can boast of the fact that he never enjoyed the benefits of the sacrifices of men. The beauty of your life emanates from the sacrifices of men who took care of you.

Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice that gave every man access to God. The likes of Joseph, Abraham and David made unique sacrifices that places them in the chronicles of people who fulfilled the purpose of God. Every call of God in your life is a call to a life of sacrifice. Do not hesitate to give your best to serve God and humanity. Present yourself to serve God reasonably by blessing other lives with your existence!

+ What is the essence of life without sacrifice?

Lord! Make me a blessing; help me to make a remarkable positive mark in the sand of time in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
The ultimate factor that determines a beautiful world is making sacrifices!!!

Have a Superb Thursday!!!
Christianity EtcThe Place Of Fulfilment by jonatoye(op): 7:33am On Mar 22, 2022
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Focus: The Place of Fulfilment

WORD FOR TODAY
You are not meant to be anywhere at any given time; there is a predetermined location where you must be in order to fulfil your destiny!!!
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Scriptural Reference
" Now the LORD had said to Abram: "Get out of your country, From your family And from your father's house, To a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great, And you shall be a blessing."
(Genesis 12:1-2 NKJV)
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The first thing God does to assist a man in fulfilling the purpose of his creation is to bring him to the place of fulfilment at any cost. The first 75 years of Abraham's life were spent in obscurity until he moved to his place of fulfilment according to God's word for him.

As God did for Joseph, he sometimes allows some men to have experiences that push them away from their familiar ground and usher them into the land of fulfilment. It is essential to understand when to stay put and when to move. Whatever the case may be, you must always seek God's perspective on your journey in destiny at all times.

+ Are you fulfilling your mandate?

Lord! Guide me to the place where I am meant to be in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
What God has said about you can only be fulfilled in the place where you are meant to be!!!

Have a Glorious Tuesday!!!
Christianity EtcDivine Location II by jonatoye(op): 7:21am On Mar 21, 2022
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              [21-03-2022]

Focus: Divine Location II

WORD FOR TODAY
You can only be what God wants you to be where He wants you to be. You must be divinely located to enjoy divine allocation for your life and destiny!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"The LORD appeared to Isaac and said, "Do not go down to Egypt; live in the land where I tell you to live." (Genesis 26:2 NIV).
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God does not want Isaac to go down to Egypt despite the prevailing situation in his location at the time. We couldn't know the consequences of going to Egypt but we saw the blessing of abiding where God wants him to be; the land on which he dwells became Rehoboth.

Every attempt to go away from where God wants you to be is an attempt to go down. Elimelech and Naomi found themselves in similar situations to that of Isaac but their experience differs because Isaac heard God. The land that appeared to be a greener pasture consumed them.

Anywhere that is not in the plan of God for you to be is regarded as Egypt for you and the word of the Lord for you is that "Do not go down to Egypt; live in the land where I tell you to live." Don't allow the situation of your life or that of the land on which you dwell to be a driving force that determines your location but the word of God.

+ Why are you where you are? Are you divinely located?

Lord! May I never go down, I will always be where you want me to be and be what you want me to be in destiny in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
To go away from where you are divinely located is to go down!!!

Have a Beautiful Week Ahead!!!
Christianity EtcDivine Location by jonatoye(op): 8:25am On Mar 20, 2022
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Focus: Divine Location

WORD FOR TODAY
Your location has a great influence factor on your choice, marriage, ministry, career, experience, vision, motivation, aspirations and impact in the land of the living. You must be divinely located if you must fulfill your purpose in destiny!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"The LORD appeared to Isaac and said, "Do not go down to Egypt; live in the land where I tell you to live." (Genesis 26:2 NIV).
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Everything about your destiny has a geography attached to it. Your provision from God will go to the location that God has planned for you. Hence, certain things will not happen in your life until you get to the location they are ordained to happen.

Most of the time, your divine location may not appear like a green pasture. The Lord told Isaac not to go down to Egypt. He obeyed and experience fruitfulness. The Land he dwells in, became Rehoboth.

You must be very mindful of being divinely located at every point in time so as not to lose out in destiny. Every time spent outside your divine location is a waste.

+ Are you divinely located?

Lord! I receive the power of divine alignment to my divine location; I will not be out of place with destiny in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
You are expected to stay where God wants you to be to fulfill his plans for you!!!

Have a Graceful Worship Experience!!!
Christianity EtcLove Never Fails by jonatoye(op): 8:33am On Mar 19, 2022
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Focus: Love Never Fails

WORD FOR TODAY
True love never dies, and it is never selfish. Get love in all thy getting; you have found nothing until you find love!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away." (1Corinthians 13.8 NKJV)
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God's personality is love. The fact that God does not fail proves that love cannot fail. This is demonstrated by the fact that, despite men's flaws, God has not given up on them and continues to show mercy because He loves us.

Happy are you when your marriage, ministry, academics, career, relationships, and business are founded on Love. This is because promises, prophecies, and motivational words can all fail, but love never does. Love always protects, trusts, hopes and perseveres. Love is the most important attribute required to validate God's presence in a man's life.

The assurance that any aspect of your life will not fail is in the fact that you will find Love and allow it to manifest in your life.

+ Have you found Love?

Lord! I receive the grace to be love personified in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Love is the solution to every issue of life; Love never fails!!!

Have a Lovely Weekend!!!
Christianity EtcThe Circle Of Life by jonatoye(op): 8:52am On Mar 18, 2022
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Focus: The Circle of Life

WORD FOR TODAY
God is the pivot at the centre of every human life which defines the perspective of our destinies. Our lives revolve around God, our creator, who rules in all affairs of men!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"All the rivers run into the sea, Yet the sea is not full; To the place from which the rivers come, There they return again." (Ecclesiastes 1:7 NKJV)
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We can only have what God has given us and we can never have what He has taken away from us. No matter what a man achieve in life the fact remains that he will return naked in the manner he was born.

The life of a man who previously earned $100 but later got a new job which gives him $1000 will change a bit. As time goes on the manner of which $100 is not enough so also will the $1000. The man who stole or embezzled a huge amount of money placed at his disposal will never be satisfied but will continue to seek more to embezzle. The joy over what you are trusting God to do in your life will diminish with time when it is accomplished because of the desire for something much better.

You are not an achiever in the land of the living until you find God through Christ. Life is given to worship, serve and please God.

+ Have you found God through Christ?

Lord! Help me to live a meaningful life by pleasing and fulfilling your purpose in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
The Life of a man resolves around God who rules in all affairs of men!!!

Have a Superb Friday!!!
Christianity EtcHuman Limitations In Divine Assignment by jonatoye(op): 8:33am On Mar 17, 2022
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Focus: Human Limitations in Divine Assignment

WORD FOR TODAY
When the Lord is at work in a man's life to do His good pleasure, his natural ability does not come into play. The best you can be in every divine assignment is a living sacrifice and a vessel of Honour!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Then Moses said to the LORD, "O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither before nor since You have spoken to Your servant; but I am slow of speech and slow of tongue."" (Exodus 4:10 NKJV).
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Every divine assignment is made by God for men and by men, not by men for men. This implies that only God can do His work and that He only requires men to serve as a vessel through which He ministers to other men. Men demonstrate God's supernatural power on this basis.

There are those who do not fully present themselves for God's use. When the Lord confronts them with specific assignments, they become hesitant due to various limitations in their lives, just as Moses did. No man is born a great man, but every man has the potential to be great. God's great people have limitations as well, but they become great by doing great things for God.

When you are confronted with your weakness in any attempt to fulfil God's purpose, rely completely on God, who never fails. Moses, Joshua, Gideon, Joseph, Jephthah, and others rose to prominence by overcoming their weaknesses through faith in God's word. Even you must believe God to be who He says you will be. Make no excuses; simply make yourself available for His use.

+ What are the excuses hindering you from divine assignments?

Lord! I receive the grace to rise above every limitation to do great exploits in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
The Lord does not need your expertise to do His good pleasure in your life but your obedience!!!

Have an Outstanding Thursday!!!
Christianity EtcLooking Unto Jesus by jonatoye(op): 8:11am On Mar 16, 2022
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Focus: Looking unto Jesus

WORD FOR TODAY
Putting men in charge of the Lord's work on earth is a huge risk on the Lord's part. Making a man a living model is a sure way to suffer heartbreak and live a life full of disappointments!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." (NKJV)
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A man, no matter how spiritual, is first and foremost a man before he is referred to as a man of God. Hence, when dealing with any man, regardless of who he is, the fact that he is not without weakness and can be influenced by sinful nature remains. Unfortunately, several men have sacrificed their reasonable service, mandate, and the essence of their existence on the altar of fleshly lust, and pride of life!

Consequently, don't make men your models. A man is never greater than what he sees. You must always look to Jesus as your model for living. If you must follow a man, it must be Christ in him. There is no doubt in the fact that God is placing a watch over your life, and some people will see what you do as what is right. You must also walk in Christ's footsteps to be an effective ambassador for Him.

+ Who is your model for living?

Lord! I receive the grace to resemble Christ in his attributes in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
The way Christ lived is the perfect example of how we should live!!!

Have an impressive Wednesday!!!
Christianity EtcThe Beauty Of God's Work In Its Time by jonatoye(op): 8:10am On Mar 13, 2022
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Focus: The Beauty of God's Work in its Time

WORD FOR TODAY
Life is designed to be beautiful at God's appointed time. Things in life are meant to fall in their rightful place at God's time!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end." (Ecclesiastes 3:11 NKJV)
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God created us for Himself and our lives are meant to fulfil a definite purpose. Hence, God used various situations in our lives to work out His good pleasure. Irrespective of the issues in your life, you must seek to know its essence in God's purpose and wait upon Him for intervention.

All the experience Joseph had was to ensure the fulfilment of God's word to Abraham when he was called. Even though the experience was unpalatable to
Joseph the fact remains that he was equally on the pathway of the fulfilment of his dreams while fulfilling God's purpose. At that point, he does not have a clue of what God was doing with his life; but everything falls into its rightful place at the appointed time.

Life is not meant to be complicated and miserable. It is designed to take a good turn after every unpalatable experience. Wait upon the Lord to work out His good pleasure concerning issues associated with your life. It is in His plan to make everything beautiful at the appointed time of His Glory.

+ Will you wait for God's time?

Lord! Work out your good pleasure in my life and make everything beautiful in your way and time in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
A man may not understand how God will put an end to the issues in his life but He will surely make things beautiful at its time!!!

Have an awesome Worship Experience!!!
Christianity EtcThe Commitment To Love by jonatoye(op): 8:49am On Mar 12, 2022
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Focus: The Commitment to love

WORD FOR TODAY
You need total commitment to love constantly. The real proof of every true love is sacrifice!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Many waters cannot quench love, neither can floods drown it. If a man would offer all the goods of his house for love, he would be utterly scorned and despised." (Song of Solomon 8:7 AMP).
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Love is the bedrock of every successful relationship. It is the most important virtue that keeps the fire of every passion alive. When a man is slack in his commitment towards something, the missing link is love. Naturally, a man will give just anything to whatever he is passionately inclined to.

The attribute called love distinguishes itself from lust in that it is patient, kind, not self-seeking, not easily angered, not rude, it does not delight in evil nor keep a record of wrongdoings (1Cor 13:4-7). Your primary assignment in marriage, relationships, ministry, and any domain of placement is to be committed to love as expected by God.

+ Are you committed to love as expected by God?

Lord! Give me the heart of love in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Life is not meant to be complicated if all men will be committed to love as expected by God!!!

Have a Gracious Weekend!!!
Christianity EtcA Real Son By Actions by jonatoye(op): 7:45am On Mar 11, 2022
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Focus: A Real Son By Actions

WORD FOR TODAY
You are a child of God not by your company, language or words, appearance but by what you do with respect to God's will for your life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, 'Son, go and work today in the vineyard.' "'I will not,' he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. Then the father went to the other son and said the same thing. He answered, 'I will, sir,' but he did not go." (Matthew 21:28-30 NKJV).
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It is not enough to pretend to say yes to God; it is very much important that you appear the way you are both in your thoughts and intentions.

Many men like the first son in the bible verse affirm the fact that they will go and do according to the word of God given to them. In the presence of God's people and various men in their immediate contact, they appear as if they are going but in the actual sense, they are not.

People see them as candidates of God's kingdom in words, language and other physical attributes but they are not. There is nothing a man can gain pretending because God cannot be mocked but you can be helped if you will always choose to appear the way you are.

Don't allow people to keep thanking God on your behalf when you are still living in rottenness despite your wonderful appearance. Deny yourself by always saying yes to God both in words and indeed.

+ With respect to your appearance; are you truly for God?

Lord! I receive the grace to always say yes to you in all situations both in words and indeed in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
You can only be a real son of God through what you do than what you say and your appearance!!!

Have a Gracious Friday!!!
Christianity EtcAll Eyes Will See It by jonatoye(op): 8:06am On Mar 10, 2022
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Focus: All Eyes Will See It

WORD FOR TODAY
Everything the Lord has said concerning you will surely come to pass. Live to expect the manifestation of the works of the Lord in your life, for it will be revealed to all men for the Glory of God!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And the glory of the LORD will be revealed, and all people will see it together. For the mouth of the LORD has spoken." (Isaiah 40:5 NIV).
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The Lord in His attributes has never gone back on His word. Once the Lord has spoken over an issue be rest assured that they will come to pass. This will not be as a result of what you can do or the resources at your disposal but because the Lord will reveal His Glory through the situation of your life.

Irrespective of your experience be mindful of what the Lord has said and let His word be your confidence. The Lord spoke about Isaac to Abraham even though it was unbelievable it became visible to all creation.

The promises of God in your life is not in vain. It is given and declared to reveal His glory. Consider not your previous experience because what the Lord is set to do in your life will be visible to all eyes.

+ Do you believe the word of God?

Lord! Manifest your Glory according to your word in my life in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
When God manifests His Glory it will be visible to all creation!!!

Have an awesome Thursday!!!
Christianity EtcMan Is Powerless by jonatoye(op): 7:38am On Mar 09, 2022
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Focus: Man is Powerless

WORD FOR TODAY
Every power a man possesses is delegated; man is nothing without God's breath. A man does not realize how inadequate he is until God turns against him and stops having his back!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Then she cried out, "Samson! The Philistines have come to capture you!" When he woke up, he thought, "I will do as before and shake myself free." But he didn't realize the LORD had left him." (Judges 16:20 NLT)
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The breath of God in a man is what makes him a living soul. When God's breath departs from a man, his life comes to an end. Samson slaughtered a lion as well as several Philistines. God's grace worked so powerfully in his life that he was dubbed Samson the Great. When God's grace was taken from Him, his enemies used him as a tool for entertainment.

When God empowers you in any capacity, keep in mind that you were not created that way. Grace was made available to you at some point, and God used men to carry you. The more God empowers you, the more grace you should find to remain humble and acknowledge God's grace. Also, if you want to reach a certain level of success in any aspect of your life, keep in mind that by strength no man shall prevail. You will only succeed and fulfil your mandate by His grace alone.

+ How powerful do you think you are?

Lord! I am powerless, do not stop helping me; continue to have my back in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
Man is powerless; it is God's grace in men's lives that makes them appear powerful!!!

Have a Wonderful Wednesday!!!
RomanceRe: My Ex Wants Us To Be Having Sex Few Weeks After Her Marriage by jonatoye(m): 7:11pm On Mar 08, 2022
paulolee:
highway to d grave...if d husband catch u, na to kill u n still forgive dt ex..
Christianity EtcOperating Under God's Grace by jonatoye(op): 8:16am On Mar 08, 2022
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Focus: Operating Under God's Grace

WORD FOR TODAY
The fact that a man is knowledgeable, strong, powerful, industrious and determined does not mean that he will be successful. Success and fulfilment in various facets of life is not only the function of hard labour but majorly of God's grace and favour!!!************************************
Scriptural Reference
"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." (Psalm 127:2 NKJV)
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It is for men to labour but it is for God to give sleep, rest, peace of mind and fulfilment. The bible verse makes it clear that a man can labour hard and end up eating the bread of sorrow because his labour would bring him more sorrow than sleep. One day of God's favour is enough to put an end to ten years of intense fruitless labour.

Do not underestimate what God can do in your life; you must continue to acknowledge Him in whatever you do. Whatever God will not support you or help you to do will remain fruitless and a waste of time (Ps 127:1). As you proceed in destiny you must ensure that your life is operating under the influence of God's grace.

The outcome of the life of a man who depends on his labour will be limited to what men can do but a life operating under the grace of God will be open to what God can do. It is an established fact that labour oriented people don't usually find sleep and yet never enjoy life irrespective of what they have. Walk-in obedience to God's word and enjoy the peace of God in whatever you do; having hope that all will be well.

+ Is your life open to what God can do?

Lord! I receive the grace to walk in obedience to your word and find rest, peace of mind and fulfilment in everything I do in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
It takes the grace of God to be truly successful in life!!!

Have a Graceful Tuesday!!!
Christianity EtcThe Thoughts Of Peace by jonatoye(op): 2:27pm On Mar 06, 2022
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Focus: The Thoughts of Peace

WORD FOR TODAY
Everything the Lord allows you to pass through is tailored toward your peace. The expected end of your ordeal in the heart of God is not evil but a glorious future and hope!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope." (Jeremiah 29:11 NKJV)
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The word of God considered today, is the message of the Lord to His people in captivity. The Lord allowed their enemy to overpower them and take them captive but yet His word to them was that His thoughts towards them are that of peace. Whatever the Lord allows you to suffer, experience hardness, delay or loss; His thought towards you is peace.

There is a beast in every man called the sinful nature which is very stubborn and will never submit to God's will. Hence, the Lord sponsor various situation of life to bring us to the end of ourselves to tame this beast. Do not waste the dealings of the Lord in your life; this is because there is a purpose God wants to achieve with every situation of your life. There is an offence to be avenged when your obedience is complete. Cooperate with Him to have the life he wants to give you!!!

+ What is your thoughts towards God?

Lord! Fulfil your purpose in my life in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
The thoughts of the Lord over you in every situation you are passing through is to ensure that you have a future and hope!!!

Have a Blessed Worship Experience!!!
Christianity EtcElijah Will Be Taken by jonatoye(op): 9:42am On Mar 05, 2022
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Focus: Elijah will be Taken

WORD FOR TODAY
Life will always allow us to come in contact with great men but they are not meant to be with us forever. No man is too great to live forever!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And so it was when they had crossed over, that Elijah said to Elisha, "Ask! What may I do for you, before I am taken away from you?" Elisha said, "Please let a double portion of your spirit be upon me." (2Kings 2:9 NKJV)
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Elijah was a great Prophet among the prophets that ever lived both in his time and even till now. However, with his greatness, by the virtue of his exploits in his lifetime, a time came when the Lord saw the need to take him away. This is because life is a temporary assignment.

As we proceed in destiny we must be mindful of the fact that all the Elijahs (Men who are doing great exploits for God in our time) will be taken just like the ones who have gone ahead of them. If God has been using you greatly don't live your life as if you will live forever; labour under God to produce the Elisha that can carry a double portion of God's grace in your life.

Also, if you are like an Elisha (a disciple) eating under the grace of an Elijah(discipler), make the best use of the opportunity to submit and learn, so that the grace of the Lord will come upon you in multiple folds. Don't waste any opportunity but ack like the master which says " I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. (John.9.4)

+ Do you live with the orientation that no man is too great to live forever?

Lord! Help me fulfil my days in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
No man can be great forever!!!

Have a Superb Weekend!!!
Christianity EtcExpression Of His Glory by jonatoye(op): 8:23am On Mar 03, 2022
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Focus: Expression of His Glory

WORD FOR TODAY
Every creation of God express His Glory in its time. You have been created to exhibits and express His Glory!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. Day unto day utters speech, And night unto night reveals knowledge." (Psalm 19:1-2
NKJV)
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The creation of God on daily basis express His Glory. The sun has never ceased to give us light in the day and the moon and stars continue to radiate God's Glory at night. From generation to generation, season to season, years after years, nations to nations; they continue to manifest the purpose of their creation unhindered!!!

You are also created by God to fulfil a unique purpose in the land of the living. You must manifest and express the Glory of God by fulfilling the purpose of your creation. You must desire the word of God and allow the Holy Spirit to find expression in your life to live a life free from presumptuous sins. The words of your mouth and the meditation of your heart must be acceptable in the sight of the LORD.

+ Does your life express the Glory of God?

Lord! Cover our lives with your Glory and live your life in us in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
All God's creations express His Glory unhindered, your life must not be an exception!!!

Have a Glorious Thursday!!!
Christianity EtcYour Place In Destiny by jonatoye(op): 8:50am On Mar 01, 2022
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Focus: Your Place in Destiny

WORD FOR TODAY
You have a place and unique purpose to fulfil in destiny. When you stop comparing yourself to others; you will run your race at your own pace and God will accomplish His plans for your life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Make a careful exploration of who you are and the work you have been given, and then sink yourself into that. Don't be impressed with yourself. Don't compare yourself with others." (Galatians 6:4 MSG)
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Comparing yourself to others leads to resentment, discontentment,
jealousy and envy, pain, greed, anger, bitterness, and even pride, on the flip side. Comparison leads to making foolish decisions. It’s a trap! It makes the mind become clouded and hinders a man from seeing or thinking clearly. It robs men of joy and peace and diminishes the beauty of God’s blessings in their lives.

Face what God wants you to achieve in destiny. Be encouraged to do well like those who set the pace of good deeds. Don't be jealous or become dejected on the account of other people's progress and achievement. Believe in your dreams and aspirations irrespective of your experience in life. No matter what you do, there will be people behind you, people at the same level, and those who are ahead of you. Therefore, move on in destiny with patience according to the measure of grace made available for you.

+ Who are you competing with in destiny?

Lord! I receive the grace to run and win the race set before me with patience in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Comparing yourself to others is self-destructive. You will only enjoy God’s blessings with peace of mind and be a blessing only when you go along in destiny with a happy and thankful heart.

Have a Refreshed Month Ahead!!!
Christianity EtcThe Report Of God's Mercy by jonatoye(op): 7:31am On Feb 28, 2022
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              [28-02-2022]

Focus: The Report of God's Mercy

WORD FOR TODAY
No matter how terrible your experiences in life appear to be; at the appointed time of God, it will be said concerning you that God had mercy on you. The news of your breakthrough cannot be concealed if you wait properly for God's visitation!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Now Elizabeth's full time came for her to be delivered, and she brought forth a son. When her neighbours and relatives heard how the Lord had shown great mercy to her, they rejoiced with her." (Luke 1:57-58 NKJV)
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The ordeal of Elizabeth was visible to all her neighbours and relatives; therefore her miracle could not be hidden. The report of God's mercy over her came to all men who knew her with the peculiarities of her challenges. No matter how turbulent the storm ranging over your life appears to be, the fact remains that there is a time when God will show you mercy.

Naomi's family left Bethlehem for the land of Moab because of famine. But after some time when something worse happened to them; the news of God's mercy over His people came to them in the land of Moab. You don't need to go away from God because of any issue of life; no matter what He will surely visit his people.

The brothers of Joseph took the bad news of the evil they did to him to Jacob. As the Lord will have it, they were the same set of people who took the news of God's mercy and glory in his life to their father. No matter the battle against your dreams and manifestation as you wait upon God; the news of your victory will be proclaimed by God's mercy.

+ Don't you think you need God's mercy?

Lord! Continue your work in my life; let it be said of me that I have received great mercy in Jesus' name. Amen!

Emphasis
When the Lord have mercy upon a man he cannot hide it!

Have a Miraculous Week Ahead!!!
Christianity EtcThe Man In You by jonatoye(op): 10:36am On Feb 27, 2022
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              [27-02-2022]

Focus: The man in you

WORD FOR TODAY
Don't allow the man in you (your sinful nature) to get the better of you in all situations of life. Allow God to always work in you to do His will!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure." (Philippians 2:13 NKJV)
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The terrible nature of men becomes very obvious when the man in us gets the better of us. Despite the investment of God in terms of the word of God we were exposed to and the level of His anointing in our lives, the fact remains that terrible unholy thoughts which should not be spoken of still run in our hearts. Hence, we must always cling to the grace of God that teaches us per time to say no to the sinful nature in us.

For the sinful nature is always hostile to God. It never did obey God's laws, and it never will. That's why those who are still under the control of their sinful nature can never please God (Rom 8:7-8 NLT). We must allow Christ to live His life in us. It is when we do this that we can love our neighbours as ourselves, be happy with their progress and achievements, forgive their sins against us, bear their burdens and live as a living sacrifice in our pilgrimage!!!

+ Do you avail yourself to receive grace to deny yourself?

Lord! I receive the grace to deny myself; work in me to do your good pleasure in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
You will only do the will of God each time you deny yourself and allow God to do His good pleasure in you!!!

Have a Graceful Worship Experience!!!
Christianity EtcThe Mistake Of Young People by jonatoye(op): 7:00am On Feb 26, 2022
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              [26-02-2022]

Focus: The Mistake of Young People

WORD FOR TODAY
One of those ways to lose out in destiny is to reject or neglect the wise counsel of godly elders. The experience of those who have gone ahead of you in various aspects of life is paramount to your success in life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Then the king answered the people roughly, and rejected the advice which the elders had given him; (1Kings.12:13 NKJV)
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The wisdom that emanates from the civilisation of this present age cannot be compared to the experience of a man in the journey of destiny. King Solomon who enjoyed and explore the best things that life can offer said "What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun." Eccl 1:9. Wisdom demands that you should not neglect the wise word of those who have gone before you in any aspect of life.

King Rehoboam lost ten kingdoms because he rejected the advice of elders. The greatest evil that can happen to a young man is to live his life without taking instructions from those who have gone ahead of him. Considering the wise words of godly elders will never harm you but will guide and enhance your procession in the journey of destiny. Be mindful of the fact the life of the elders around you represent either success or failure; their lives will provide a useful clue as you proceed in destiny!!!

+ Do you accept the wise counsel of those who has gone ahead of you?

Lord! Help me to always identify and yield to godly counsel; in my destiny walk, may I never live in regrets in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Life is not meant to be complicated If men will take instructions from those who have gone ahead of them in any aspect of life!!!

Have a Wonderful Weekend!!!
Christianity EtcWhen Men Talk You Down by jonatoye(op): 7:41am On Feb 25, 2022
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              [25-02-2022]

Focus: When Men talk you Down

WORD FOR TODAY
Whenever men talk you down do not bring yourself down but find strength in the word of God to rise above every limitation. The true strength of man, most of the time, is not quantified by his physical attributes but the divine support he enjoys!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13 NKJV)
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There is no limit to what you can do if God is having your back. When situations and people tend to talk you down due to your physical attributes or appearance; you are required to look inward to discover what God has done and what He says he will do. The aim of every act which seems to talk down the ability of a man is to ensure discouragement and to bring people down.

In 1Sam.17.33, Saul said to David, "You are not able to go against this Philistine to fight with him; for you are a youth, and he a man of war from his youth." David did not allow king Saul to talk him down and went ahead to defeat Goliath. As you face different issues and challenges in life, always go in the strength of the Lord without considering your limitation and the words of men that aim to slow you down.

+ Whose report will you believe?

Lord! Strengthen me to take charge of my mandate in destiny in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
When men talk you down, rise in the strength of the Lord to fulfil your mandate!!!

Have an Incredible Friday!!!
Christianity EtcHow To Avoid Trouble by jonatoye(op): 7:51am On Feb 23, 2022
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              [23-02-2022]

Focus: How to Avoid Getting into Trouble

WORD FOR TODAY
Obedience to God, come what may, is the only sure way to stay away from trouble. Taking the place of God in the lives of men is a sure way to look for trouble!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Then the anger of the LORD was aroused against Uzzah, and God struck him there for his error; and he died there by the ark of God."(2 Samuel 6:7 NKJV)
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God is self-sufficient; hence, He does not need men to be the God He is. In every situation you find yourself or the situation of people around you, don't help God but do what He tells you. Uzzah tries to help God in a way contrary to His instructions and he pays with his life.

Some people influence other men and young people to make a critical choice with respect to marriage, career, ministry, business and their spiritual life. No man will ever forget the one who misled him to an unfortunate path in life and such will not be innocent before God.

The primary duty of every man in ministry is to bring men to God; teaching them to know and hear from Him. Even though we are expected to be an extended hand of God reaching out to men, the fact remains that we are not expected to be God in their lives.

Putting yourself in the place of God either to provide or to pass definite instructions is to put yourself into serious trouble. The issues in the life of a man are bigger than what another can carry. To help men and stay out of trouble, lead them to God the creator and designer of every man's destiny.

+ Do you obey God?

Lord! I will obey you always and stay out of trouble in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
Obedience to God is the most important strategy required to stay out of trouble!!!

Have a Blessed Wednesday!!!
Christianity EtcA Promise For You by jonatoye(op): 8:39am On Feb 22, 2022
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              [22-02-2022]

Focus: A Promise for You

WORD FOR TODAY
Don't consider it strange whenever you fall sick; sickness most of the time is meant to remind us that we are mortals who need God all the time. As you proceed in destiny, be mindful of the fact that God has promised to restore health unto you and heal you each time you fall sick!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,' declares the LORD, 'because you are called an outcast, Zion for whom no one cares.'" (Jeremiah 30;17 NIV)
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Life is spiritual. Being healthy is not limited to observing personal hygiene and a good eating lifestyle but the word of the Lord. There is a spiritual link to every sickness. King Hezekiah was sick because God wants to terminate him but he was made whole after pleading with God to consider his faithfulness before Him.

Sickness or diseases isolate a man from his mandate and incapacitate his growth and aspiration in all facets of life. As you proceed in destiny you must be mindful of the fact that God can restore health to you whenever your health is failing. No matter how mild or severe any health issues may appear to be; don't forget to seek the Lord about it even as the physicians play their part.

+ Do you believe God to restore health to you?

Lord! Restore health unto us and heal us according to your words in every facet of life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
God has promised to restore health unto us and heal us from all sickness!!!

Have a Superb Tuesday!!!
Christianity EtcHaving A Good Eye by jonatoye(op): 7:59am On Feb 20, 2022
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              [20-02-2022]

Focus: Having a Good Eye

WORD FOR TODAY
The way you see things is a factor that determines what your experience will be in life. Having a good eye is critical to having a good life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light." (Matthew 6:22 NKJV)
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Your perception of various issues of life defines your experience. The way you see things matters in whatever you will become in life. When Goliath confronted the children of Israel, he threatened them for forty days and no one could challenge him because they saw him as an undefeatable giant. David was able to challenge him because he has a good eye and sees him as an uncircumcised Philistine the actual way God see Goliath.

You must trust God to help you to have a good eye and see yourself, issues in your life and the perspective of your destiny the way the Lord sees it. What you will become begins with what you see yourself becoming. You must see the plan of God for your life and walk in the path that will bring about its fulfilment.

+ Do you have a good eye?

Lord! Perfect my sight and help me to always see as you see in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
A man has a bad eye until he sees himself, issues in his life and his destiny walk the way the Lord sees it!!!

Have a Visionary Worship Experience!!!
Christianity EtcWinning The Battle Within by jonatoye(op): 1:15pm On Feb 19, 2022
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Focus: Winning the Battle Within

WORD FOR TODAY
You can be guaranteed to win every battle confronting your life, if and only if you have won the battle within. A man cannot be declared a victor in the battle of life until he is victorious against the works of the flesh!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh." (Galatians 5:16 NKJV)
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The greatest battle of life is the battle within. A composer sang a song saying " If there is no condemnation in our hearts, a glorious rest is assured". What you claim to do in the name of the Lord will only count and be useful to fulfil His purpose on earth, if you have won the battle within.

When a man is still a slave to sin, he is nowhere in the purpose of God. He is prey in the hands of the devil and a vessel of dishonour. No matter how wonderful and glorious your appearance is before men, the fact remains that you are a victim if you are still being eaten up by the works of the flesh.

Winning the battle within begins with walking in the spirit. Submitting yourself to God and allowing Him to live His life in you. This will be possible when you deny yourself, take up your cross daily and follow Jesus Christ in His steps (Luke 9:23). It is only when God lives His life in you that you can bear the fruit of the Spirit and have the inner strength to confront every battle of life.

+ Have you won the battle within?

Lord! I submit myself to you, live your life in me in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
You cannot win any battle of life if you have not won the battle within!!!

Have a Wonderful Weekend!!!
Christianity EtcRooted In Your Youth by jonatoye(op): 7:10am On Feb 17, 2022
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Focus: Rooted in Your Youth

WORD FOR TODAY
Everything that has to be with a man's destiny is rooted in his youth!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"It is good for a man to bear The yoke in his youth." (Lamentations 3:27 NKJV).
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The youthful age is characterized by the strength required to bear the yoke of your life in destiny. It is a pity that the youths of this present age are not interested in bearing any kind of yoke associated with their mandate in destiny. They love to be free and to do whatever they wish. Despite attending the best kind of schools with wonderful resources for learning such as the internet; many remain uneducated and provide jobs for men who provide aid for examination malpractices.

Your youthful age determines how far you will go in life because it is the period of foundation laying. Moreso, it is also a period when many things about a man become permanent. When a man chooses not to bear his at his youthful age several miseries will also become permanent.

As a young man try as much as possible to bear the yoke associated with your marital, academic, spiritual, financial life etc. while you are still young. The old men of today were strong young men in the past as you were today. What they are today was the product of the choices they made in their youthful age. If they were to be given another opportunity to be youths again they would have loved it; however, you can only be a youth once in a lifetime.

+ Is your youthful years useful in helping you to fulfil your destiny?

Lord! I receive the grace strength to bear my yoke in my youthful age; my destiny will not fail in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Your youthful age is the useful years that determines the perspective of your journey in life!!!

Have a Fantastic Thursday!!!
Christianity EtcThe Joy Of Serving The Lord by jonatoye(op): 8:00am On Feb 13, 2022
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Focus: The Joy of Serving the Lord

WORD FOR TODAY
A man will only experience the joy of serving the Lord if and only if he believes in Him and walk in obedience to His word!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Delight yourself also in the LORD, And He shall give you the desires of your heart. (Psalms 37:4 NKJV)
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You cannot serve the Lord correctly in any capacity and run at loss or be at disadvantage. The Lord has proven to be a God who rewards the labour of love of faithful and committed men in His service. God has a standard that cannot be compromised; you have not served Him until you obey and honour His words. Any service whatsoever cannot be regarded as an effective one before Him if such is done contrary to His will.

In serving the Lord you must be mindful of the fact that He is not a respecter of any person and that He is self-sufficient. The joy of serving the Lord will be yours when you corporate with Him to walk and work in obedience. Do not allow selfishness or any kind of evil desire to hinder you from receiving the blessing meant for you from the Lord.

+ Are you serving God correctly?

Lord! Renew my will from day to day and make it thy; help me to serve you correctly in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
You must serve God correctly if you must experience the joy of serving Him!!!

Have a Joyful Worship Experience!!!
Christianity EtcSomeone For You by jonatoye(op): 8:13am On Feb 12, 2022
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Focus: Someone for you

WORD FOR TODAY
God is an excellent master planner who designed the destiny of all men specially and uniquely. There is someone for you irrespective of what you've been through and what your life appears to be!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"He created them male and female, and blessed them and called them Mankind in the day they were created." (Genesis 5:2 NKJV)
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There is someone who fits you and will love and support you for who you are. It is not everyone that can stand by you when the going becomes tough, not all men can accept your weakness and go on with you come what may in the journey of destiny. Hence, it is only God, who knows the intent and deep secret of the heart, that knows the right person for you in every facet of life.

No matter what has happened to you wait on God's will for you in marriage. Don't marry a man because of his/her riches, appearance, education, career, family and prospect in life. If you must marry a man, it must be the one God designed for you.

Don't be intimidated by what you see in another man's life nor fret yourself because of those who appeared to have gone ahead. You are created uniquely to rule your world according to the measure of God's grace for your life. Wait upon the Lord and settle for His will for your life.

+ Do you still believe that a good and perfect gift comes from the Lord?

Lord! Give unto us the joy, peace and prosperity that no man can give in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
There is someone created by God to complement and celebrate you!!!

Have a Blissful Weekend!!!
Christianity EtcDesire Peace by jonatoye(op): 8:09am On Feb 11, 2022
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Focus: Desire Peace

WORD FOR TODAY
Peace is fundamental to all activities that have to do with human life. Whatever takes your peace, takes your life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John.14:27 NIV)
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Before the ascension of Jesus Christ; He assured us of peace in all endeavours of life. Irrespective of the situation of your life as a believer, He has given you peace. This should be a consolation for you in every season of life.

The peace He gives is in form of His word made available in every life's circumstances. In every life's issue seek to know what He has said concerning it. Be mindful of the fact that every act of disobedience to His word at any level of life comes with a painful price.

Don't sacrifice your peace on the altar of unrighteousness and ephemeral things of this life. It isn't worth it. In your pursuit and getting in life, let the peace of Christ dwell in your heart.

+ Do you have a pure conscience?

Lord! Let thy peace reign always in my heart in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
The desire of the Prince of peace is for you to have peace. To love His precepts and walk accordingly is a way to desire peace!!!

Have a peaceful Friday!!!

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