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Christianity EtcDesire Mercy And Favour by jonatoye(op): 10:21am On Dec 17, 2021
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              [17-12-2021]

Focus: Desire Mercy and Favour

WORD FOR TODAY
Courage and skill are worth little without favour and mercy. A man is guaranteed success in his endeavours if and only if God has mercy on him and makes him find favour before men!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favour to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all." (Ecclesiastes 9:11NIV)
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When the time of a man has not come, life will not give him the opportunity or chance to express himself, hence, he will remain stagnant without any remarkable progress until his time comes. The skill and the anointing of David were not recognized until the day life gave him the chance by God's mercy to showcase what he was made of in high places.

We live our everyday life having the orientation that we need to work hard, acquire skills and prepare very well to achieve great things in life. However, life has proven beyond reasonable doubt that success in life is not a function of skill, preparation, conscious labour but mercy, grace and favour.

In this life, several wonderful people would have made a remarkable mark in various aspects of life but they are not known because the mercy and favour of God were not made available in the journey of destiny. The word of the Lord said: It is vain for you to rise early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives His beloved sleep. (Ps127:2 ). As you proceed in destiny, you need favour and mercy for your joy to be complete.

+ What have you achieved in life without God's favour and mercy?

Lord! Let me be favoured by your mercy in every facet of life in the journey of destiny in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
A man will not but struggle in the journey of destiny until he finds favour and mercy!!!

Have a Favourable Friday!!!
Christianity EtcThe Breach Of Brotherhood by jonatoye(op): 9:14am On Dec 16, 2021
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              [16-12-2021]

Focus: The Breach of Brotherhood

WORD FOR TODAY
The essence of having a brother is that he will be a helper in the days of adversity. When a brother fails to make himself available to help his brother who needs such an act, it is regarded as a breach of brotherhood!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"A friend loves at all times, And a brother is born for adversity."
(Proverb 17:17 NKJV)
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Each time a man remembers that he has a brother, normally, he should be rest assured that he has someone to have his back in time of adversity. It is a pity that many so-called brothers who gave room to envy, dark passion as a result of work of the flesh are the brain behind the ordeal some people are passing through.

Cain was the first man to engage in this act when he killed Abel his brother. Jacob refused to help Esau when he was hungry and took the advantage of his ordeal to get his birthright. He also deceived his father Isaac to get the blessing meant for Esau. This sowed an evil seed into the lineage of Jacob. The sons of Jacob also committed the same offence their father committed. They sold Joseph into Egypt as a slave and also deceived their father (Jacob). This act sowed a seed of slavery in the household of Israel.

The aftermath of the breach of brotherhood is deadly and disastrous; God will not take it lightly. It is a great sin against God if you fail to help your brother when he needs it most or you make yourself an instrument of destruction to the life of your brother. As you proceed in destiny be mindful of the fact that a brother is born for adversity.

Question For Meditation:
+ Have you at any time been a victim of the breach of brotherhood?

Lord! help me to be a brother indeed and a blessing to my world in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
God created you to be a blessing and a help to people in adversity!!!

Have a Graceful Thursday!!!
Christianity EtcHaving Wisdom Is Better by jonatoye(op): 7:55am On Dec 15, 2021
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              [15-12-2021]

Focus: Having Wisdom is Better

WORD FOR TODAY
Wisdom is better than money or material possessions of life. Life is not meant to be complicated if men will gain the heart of wisdom as long as they live!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Wisdom is the principal thing; Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding." (Proverb 4:7 NKJV)
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You have not gotten anything until you get wisdom in every aspect of life. Getting wisdom begins with acknowledging and referencing God in all you do. The assurance that you will turn out well in destiny depends on the fact that you are gaining the heart of wisdom.

In every quest to fulfil your purpose and mandate wisdom is the principal thing. Money or various life's resources is not the first thing to seek in every situation of life but wisdom. The money or resources at the disposal of a man will amount to nothing if he lacks wisdom. Hence, seek God and acknowledge Him in all your pursuit. Reference and honour Him with your decision.

+ Do you value wisdom?

Lord! Help and strengthen me to gain the heart of wisdom in all my pursuits in Jesus name. Amen!

Emphasis:
The place value of wisdom in your life is a factor that determines how far and how well you will turn out in destiny!!!

Have a Blessed Wednesday!!!
Christianity EtcWhen A Man Becomes Too Big by jonatoye(op): 8:14pm On Dec 13, 2021
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              [13-12-2021]

Focus: When a Man Becomes too Big

WORD FOR TODAY
When a man becomes too big in his eyes in God's presence, he trivializes the personality of God. As you increase find grace under God to remain small in your eyes before God.
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Scriptural Reference
"As the ark of the Lord came into the City of David, Michal, Saul's daughter [David's wife], looked out of the window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the Lord, and she despised him in her heart." (2 Samuel 6:16 AMP)
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David despite being the King danced as an ordinary person before God. The extraordinary power of God will be of no effect in the life of a man if he fails to remain ordinary before God his creator. No matter what you become by the mercy of God don't forget the fact that you are dust and make effort to remain ordinary before God.

Don't forget who you use to be. Be mindful of the fact that there is nothing you became or can become without the help of God. No matter what you have become that is enough to live in isolation from your creator. To become big in God's presence is to go down the drain.

The assurance that you will go far in destiny and turnout well is in how much you will keep humbling yourself as the Lord in His mercy increase you in all aspects of life

+ How big do you think you are in God's presence?

Lord! As I increase I will not sin against you; I receive grace to humble myself in your presence in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
To be big in God's presence is to become irrelevant in His purpose!!!

Have a Blessed Week Ahead!!!
Christianity EtcBetween Mercy And Merit by jonatoye(op): 8:40am On Dec 12, 2021
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              [12-12-2021]

Focus: Between Mercy and Merit

WORD FOR TODAY
The major difference between merit and mercy is the degree of God's involvement in various issues of life. Merit speaks more of your capacity while mercy denotes the capacity of God working on your behalf!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For He says to Moses, "I will have mercy on whomever I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whomever I will have compassion." So then it is not of him who wills, nor of him who runs, but of God who shows mercy." (Romans 9:15-16 NKJV).
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Even though God expects you to play your part in every issue that has to do with your life; He does not want you to depend on your strength alone. The Lord wants you to depend on and trust your entire life to Him in all issues of life.

Merit sets limits to how far you can go or the position of your placement but mercy qualifies you beyond your qualification. You have never seen or had access to some places, but when God decides to have mercy on you; God's mercy will speak for you there.

The beauty of your capability is in how much your life operates under His mercy. Life has proven over time that; what you get is not commensurate to the level of your effort or capability. Until a man understands the concept of God's mercy; he will never enjoy the fullness of God's goodness in the land of the living.

+ Do you desire God's mercy above merit?

Look upon me Oh Lord and be merciful unto me; just as you always do unto those who love your name in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Merit only favours a man who has obtained mercy!!!

Have an Exceptional Worship Experience!!!
Christianity EtcBigger Than Your Expectations by jonatoye(op): 10:47am On Dec 08, 2021
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              [08-12-2021]

Focus: Bigger than your Expectations

WORD FOR TODAY
The plan of God for your life anytime any day is bigger than your thoughts and expectations. The Lord in every bid to give us hope and a future cancels most of our thoughts to implement His thoughts for our lives!!!
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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 29:11NJKV)
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If you can examine your life critically you will observe that God has done beyond your thoughts, imagination and expectations. Many times we limit ourselves due to our previous experiences but God by his mercy takes us above every limitation of our thoughts. We have in the time past thought that we would die, fail and become miserable because of what befell us but mercy says NO.

If God had allowed the thoughts of Joseph to prevail he would never have become a Prime Minister of Egypt because he may not want to leave his father. Therefore, the likes of Joseph, 3 Hebrews and Daniel became famous according to God's thoughts for them on the account of the evil done to them that they would naturally not want to experience.

The path the Lord is taking you through irrespective of how terrible it appears to be is the pathway to having a future and hope. Appreciate God and honour him in your ways even as you put your trust in him to bring His word to pass in your life.

+ What would have become of you if all your thoughts came to pass?

Lord! Perfect that which concerns me and fulfil your purpose in my life according to your will in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
What the Lord is set to do in your life will always be bigger than your expectations!!!

Have a Wonderful Wednesday!!!
Christianity EtcLove Is The Essence Of Life by jonatoye(op): 11:03am On Dec 05, 2021
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Focus: Love is the Essence of Life

WORD FOR TODAY
Love is an invariable factor needed by all men to be what God wants them to be. Love is the essence of our existence!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection." (Colossians 3:14).
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Tender mercy, kindness, humility, meekness, long-suffering, perseverance, forgiveness are intrinsic attributes of Love that every child of God must possess. Showing love is the most effective way to activate the presence of God. This is because, where there is love there you find God.

Love is the only factor that has the power to inspire all men irrespective of their faith, belief, religion, colour, race and background. When the Lord is set to bless a man and make him relevant among other people, He inspires men to love him.

A man becomes a celebrity when the Lord inspires men to love him and what he does irrespective of the qualities of such things and his qualification. All you need to be successful in every facet of life is love. You need someone to love you as a husband, wife, father and mother. Also, you need someone to love your services, profession, faith, message, belief to deliver your God's given mandate. However, you must sow the seed of love to reap love in every facet of life.

+ What did you become that is not through Love?

Lord! Help me to live my life sowing and reaping the seed of love in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
You will only be what God wants you to be through love!!!

Have a Lovely Worship Experience!!!
Christianity EtcWhen The Lord Makes A Room For You by jonatoye(op): 7:28am On Dec 04, 2021
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Focus: When the Lord Makes a Room for You

WORD FOR TODAY
Everything God does for His people is for the kingdom advancement. When the Lord makes room for you in various aspects of life, it is to ensure fruitfulness!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For now the LORD has made room for us, and we shall be fruitful in the land." (Genesis 26:22b NKJV)
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Every door, room, phase, opportunity, womb opened by the Lord is to make an allowance for fruitfulness. When you begin to enjoy the blessing of the Lord in various areas of life, it is for you to be a blessing and not for merriment which leads to drunkenness. When your coast is enlarged; it is for enlarged responsibility.

When God perform miracles in your life is it place you in a proper position by experience to serve God the more. When life becomes easier, it is time to get busy fulfilling your mandate and not a time to be at ease for sleep or spiritual death. As you proceed in destiny, see everything the Lord is doing in your life as an investment meant to yield a bountiful harvest for His glory!!!

+ Is your fruitfulness and relevance in God's service directly proportional to his blessings in your life?

Lord! I receive the grace to be fruitful in every domain of my placement in Jesus name. Amen!

Emphasis:
Every room created for you is meant to ensure fruitfulness!!!

Have a Fruitful Weekend!!!
Christianity EtcIsolation For Slaughter by jonatoye(op): 8:15pm On Dec 03, 2021
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Focus: Isolation for Slaughter

WORD FOR TODAY
The greatest opportunity the devil seeks in the life of a man is that he should isolate himself from God. Each time a man makes a decision that isolates him from God and His people; he prepares and presents himself for destruction!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"A few days later this younger son packed all his belongings and took a trip to a distant land, and there he wasted all his money on wild living. " (Luke 15:13 NLT)
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The primary and the most critical assignment the devil wants to achieve is to ensure our isolation with God the Father. The ordeal of the prodigal son began when he accepted to go away from his father. Gehazi kept the thought of going after Naaman to get something away from Elisha and took his journey. Most of what led people into trouble were those things they kept away from their guardians (God's word and people of God)

It is an outright deception from the pit of hell for a man to think his life will be better of, going away from his creator or isolating himself from God's people. The devil couldn't achieve his aim with Eve until he succeeded in taking her away from the truth. Whatever takes you away from the truth, prayer, God's word, your consecration and people of God tends to isolate you for slaughter. Find grace under God never to yield to the temptation of isolating yourself from God; it is very costly.

+ Are you thinking of going away from the father?

Lord! I receive the grace to abide in your will all the days of my life in Jesus name. Amen!

Emphasis:
The victory of the evil one over a man's life begins with isolation from God the Father and His will for his life!!!

Have an impressive Friday!!!
Christianity EtcSigns Of The Times by jonatoye(op): 10:14am On Dec 02, 2021
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Focus: Signs of the Times

WORD FOR TODAY
Every time is characterized by its sign. The happenings of this time validate the fact that our redemption is very much nearer than ever!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And do this, understanding the present time. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber because our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed." (Romans 13:11 NIV).
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Everything around us speaks about various times. Years have come and gone. Wonderful people have come and gone. The fact that we are approaching the end of this year establishes the fact that everything will surely come to an end.

As you can see, this moment is already passing away. The lifestyle of men who are ungodly in this present age validates the words of God concerning the end time. Don't be surprised when you see yourself or other people living their lives according to 2 Tim 3:1-5. These are the signs of the time.

Be on your guard, irrespective of your age, the time is drawing nearer to you than ever. Let's be at alert, if men will fulfil the prophecy of the perilous time, then our salvation is very much nearer than when we believed.

+ Are you ready for the Lord's coming?

Lord! I receive the grace to be alert for your coming in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Signs of the times are everywhere and there is a brand new feeling in the air making an alert of the coming of Christ our Lord!!!

Have a Graceful Thursday!!!
Christianity EtcThe Lord Is Good by jonatoye(op): 8:10am On Dec 01, 2021
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Happy New Month
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Focus: The Lord is Good

WORD FOR TODAY
Irrespective of what is happening, what has happened and what will happen; the fact remains that God is good and His mercy is without a limit. Your existence is living proof of His goodness and Mercy!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever. (Psalm 136:1 NKJV)
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There are several mysteries about life which is beyond human comprehension. If only you can pause a little and think about your life this year, you will discover that God has been gracious to you. God has done so much for us and we cannot tell it all. Despite the effect of the hard time imposed on the entire human race in terms of loss of life, jobs, career, materials, relationships; the Lord brought us this far.

The Lord deserves nothing but our appreciation and worship. Faith in God demands that you believe that all He does is good and the best for you. Life has proven over time that not all good things are good for the heart of men. God uses both the good and bad things of life to shape our lives into His intended purpose for us. That you are still alive signifies that you have hope and a better tomorrow lies ahead.

+ Do you have enough faith to say the Lord is good to you?

Lord! You are good! Thank you for your mercy over my life. I worship you in Jesus name. Amen!

Emphasis:
No matter what a man feels, the fact remains that God is good and His mercy is limitless!!!

Have a Wonderful Month Ahead!!!
Christianity EtcLaunch Out For A Catch by jonatoye(op): 8:09pm On Nov 30, 2021
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Focus: Launch Out for A Catch

WORD FOR TODAY
No time is too late for God to work out His wonders in the lives of men. The only assurance a man has to become blessed in destiny is to launch out into the deep according to God's word within the circumference of his desire!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"When He had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, "Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch . . . And when they had done this, they caught a great number of fish, and their net was breaking." (Luke 5:4-6 NKJV)
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If there is anything the Lord wants to give you according to His will, you must never get tired of searching for it. The fact that you have tried and failed so many times does not signify that you can't get your needs and desires met.

It is very painful for a man to labour so hard while others are sleeping and catch nothing. The case of your life may be similar to the case of Peter. The Lord is not ignorant of your labour; a day of favour is looming. A single day of favour is greater than several years of labour.

If you can see around you the blessings of God that you so much desire and have been longing for in the lives of men then you must never give up. Be persistent in launching into the deep in anticipation of a great catch in the direction of God's will for your life. One day and very soon you will have a breakthrough that will cancel all your failures.

+ Are you on the verge of giving up?

Lord! By the virtue of your mercy let me have a remarkable breakthrough that will cancel all my failures in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
As long as you live, never give up on any good desire of your heart; keep making effort until your joy is full!!!

Have a Favorite Tuesday!!!
Christianity EtcWhat A Family Should Be by jonatoye(op): 8:58am On Nov 28, 2021
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              [28-11-2021]

Focus: What a Family Should be

WORD FOR TODAY
A family is expected to be a place where an individual can get love and respect. A good and godly family prepares and supports its members to stand firm and exceptionally in the world and also provides habitation for cover from the tempest of life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honour giving preference to one another;" (Romans 12:10 NKJV).
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Although various life's pursuits can make you very busy, the fact remains that you need a family which comprises father, mother, sons and daughters to be fulfilled. In this big world, your small little world (family) which represent your lot in the land of the living will always make you feel good and be motivated in various issues of life.

The ultimate plan of God for all mankind is that we should all have a home from which we will be taught the required values to fear and please God, face the various situation of life and where we can take solace from various troubles of life.

A Godly family is not expected to be judgemental nor pull its member down. It will never make you feel small. It is the only place where your weaknesses will be exposed and people will never laugh at your weakness but rather help you to grow about it. Be committed to ensuring that your family lived up to God's expectation

+ What does your family represent in your life?

Lord! Give us a Christian home in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
A family only becomes what God wants it to be if it provides for its members the needed support and comfort they need to fulfil God's purpose!!!

Have a Blissful Worship Experience!!!
Christianity EtcShow Gratitude by jonatoye(op): 8:35am On Nov 28, 2021
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Focus: Show Gratitude

WORD FOR TODAY
No matter your feelings about life, based on your experiences; the fact remains that God has done more than enough for you to appreciate Him. It is the will of God for you to appreciate His goodness in your life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"So Jesus answered and said, "Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine?" (Luke 17:17 NKJV)
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What happened in Luke 17:17 is a typical example of what is happening in this present age. Each time we see at least ten people showing gratitude to God there are also at least ninety people who fail to show gratitude just because they have become too familiar with God's goodness.

This life is so funny; where someone is bearing grudges with the fact that some of his expectations for this year are not met and claims he has no spectacular reason to thank God, there is another man somewhere who is ready to sell everything he has gathered for years if that would give him the good health he desires.

The word of the Lord makes it clear to us that we should thank Him in all situations because it is the will of God for us. The Lord knows what is best for you. Irrespective of your lot in the land of the living, the Lord demands your gratitude; because beyond your imagination and understanding the Lord has done so much for you. Show gratitude that there is a purpose and plan for your life bigger than you.

+ Are you grateful to God for His mercy over your life?

Lord! With a grateful heart, I say thank you for my life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
It is the will of God for you to show gratitude in all situations of life!!!

Have a Grateful Weekend!!!
Christianity EtcThe Seed Of Love by jonatoye(op): 8:38am On Nov 23, 2021
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Focus: The Seed of Love

WORD FOR TODAY
It is a privilege to be loved by men. You must never forget the seed of Love that has been sown into your life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"David asked, "Is there anyone still left of the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for Jonathan's sake?" (2 Samuel 9:1 NIV).
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After David settled down as King, He began to reflect on his past and the Love that was shown to Him when he was a nobody. He did not only stop at the point of reflection but also attempted to repay the kindness and the love shown to him. This happened because Jonathan the son of King Saul sowed the seed of love in the life of David.

Also, if you can take time to critically evaluate what has happened so far in your life you will discover that there is nothing you achieved without Love. The Lord in His graciousness prompted men to show you, undisputed love.

Hence, you must never forget the seed of love sown into your life. Sow the seed of love in the lives of men who will also find themselves in situations similar to those you were which prompted men to come to your aid.

+ What do you think you can become in life without Love?

Lord! Make me an epitome of love and an extended hand of your love to the lives of men in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
You are loved to be an embodiment of love to others!!!

Have a Blissful Tuesday!!!
Christianity EtcBreaking Principles by jonatoye(op): 7:30am On Nov 22, 2021
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              [22-11-2021]

Focus: Breaking Principles

WORD FOR TODAY
Wherever the principles of God are broken, His promises are delayed. The Lord is ever committed to bringing His words to pass; the blessing of obedience and the punishment of disobedience!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"If they listen and obey God, then they will be blessed with prosperity throughout their lives. All their years will be pleasant. But if they refuse to listen to him, they will perish in battle and die from lack of understanding." (Job 36:11-12 NLT)
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Each time a man breaks the principle of God he has succeeded in breaking His promises over him. The Lord will only take responsibility for your life irrespective of who you are and what you claim to be before men if you are walking in obedience to His principles.

All men who saw how the eyes of Samson was plugged out will say the Lord has abandoned him; whereas Samson on many occasions broke the principle of God and that of his calling. When a man keeps living his life contrary to God's principles he keeps subjecting the efficacy of the power of God in his life.

The fact that God is merciful does not change the fact that He does not compromise His principles. The Lord does not give up on us when we go astray but will always wait and delay His promises until we get it right with him. Hence, some miracles will not happen in the life of a man until he walks in perfect obedience before God.

+ Are you walking in obedience?

Lord! I receive the grace to walk in obedience to your principles in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Breaking God's principles delay God's promises!!!

Have a Terrific Week Ahead!!!
Christianity EtcSinful Solution by jonatoye(op): 12:56pm On Nov 21, 2021
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Focus: Sinful Solution

WORD FOR TODAY
Every solution that emanates from a sinful act can never be of help but will lead to death. The real solution to life's problems comes through righteousness!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Romans 6:23 NKJV).
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The remuneration of a man who commits sins for any reason is death. Whatever solution a man seeks that comes from other sources order than God plunges such into sin that will lead to his destruction. As you proceed in destiny, be mindful of the fact that sin will but proffer solutions to various issues that will come your way.

We don't know the suggestion of sin to the likes of Gehazi and Achan but we know that the act of sin brought about their destruction. The most important enemy you have as you proceed in destiny is the devil. Taking suggestions for solutions from your enemy is regarded as foolishness. Never subscribe to any offer that comes from a sinful act; the way of the Lord is the way of wisdom!!!

+ What manner of solution do you seek?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Help me to seek you and always find you in every situation in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Every solution that comes through a sinful act adds more sorrow and agony to the life of a man!!!

Have a Splendid Worship Experience!!!
Christianity EtcFacing The Affairs Of Life by jonatoye(op): 7:49am On Nov 18, 2021
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              [18-11-2021]

Focus: Facing the Affairs of Life

WORD FOR TODAY
In every affair of life, you must be mindful of the fact the outcome of life may either be positive or negative. Irrespective of your experience in the journey of destiny, the currency applicable to all life's situations is faith in the word of God!!!
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Scriptural Reference
" Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him." (Hebrew 10:38 NKJV)
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We will only go forth in life by faith alone. The advantage a believer has over other creations of God is access to what God has said. We are not in a perfect world; hence, things will not always go our way. As long as we live in this terrain anything can happen. We must be mindful of the fact the outcome as we face issues of life may be favourable or unfavourable.

Whatever the case may be facing issues of life; remember what God has said and lived by it. There is no amount of preparation in terms of having financial, spiritual, academic, ministerial, intellectual resources that can save a man and give him the required outcome in some issues of life except the word of God. Several men falter when trouble from issues of life comes because they depend absolutely on the aforementioned resources. You will only have peace by faith alone!!!

+ Are you living by faith?

Lord! Help me to always remember your word associated with every situation of life and live by it in Jesus name. Amen!

Emphasis
Your knowledge about life is not complete until you know that you can only go forth and have peace by faith alone!!!

Have a Beautiful Thursday!!!
Christianity EtcDesire The Grace Of God by jonatoye(op): 7:41pm On Nov 15, 2021
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Focus: Desire the Grace of God

WORD FOR TODAY
Grace provides an opportunity to achieve something with the capacity of God. When you run in the capacity of man it is called a race but running in the capacity of God, it is called Grace!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"But by the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain; but I labored more abundantly than they all, yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me." (1Corinthians 15:10 NKJV)
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You will only be who God wants you to be by grace alone. To walk in the capacity of what a man can do is to subject your life to the limitations of men. You must desire grace as you proceed in destiny; this is because Grace is what makes a man who is condemned to condemnation to be celebrated.

All our aspirations, prayers offered, heights we hope to reach, the blessing we want to have and what we want to achieve for God; will only come to reality if and only if grace is made available. We will only go forth to fulfil our mandate by grace alone. Every sorrow will turn to praise only by His grace. If there be anything that appears so difficult for you to achieve over the years; what you need is Grace!!!

+ In whose capacity are you operating in life?

Lord! Let grace be made available for me to fulfil my mandate in Jesus name. Amen!

Emphasis
The impossible becomes possible, sorrow turns to laughter when Grace is made available!!!

Have a Graceful Week Ahead!!!
Christianity EtcThe Day Of Salvation by jonatoye(op): 10:04am On Nov 14, 2021
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Focus: The day of Salvation

WORD FOR TODAY
There is no other best time to get things right with God other than now. Life will not but always present an opportunity to walk and work in the premises of God's plan for your life daily!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For God says, "At just the right time, I heard you. On the day of salvation, I helped you." Indeed, God is ready to help you right now. Today is the day of salvation. (2Corinthians 6:2 NLT)
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Life is given to serve God and do His will. A man has not come into the perfect will of God for his life until he submits himself to God and walks in His ways. As long as we live, it is the expectation of God that we align our lives according to His will.

Each time you discover that your ways are not right with God or it comes to your subconsciousness that you are falling short of God's requirement in certain areas of life it is expected of you to repent and change your ways to get right with God. The life we have today gives us an opportunity to walk with God.

If there is any time to key into the precious plan of God for your life by surrendering your life absolutely to His will, it is now. Don't procrastinate on the day of salvation. It is time to walk with God and restitute your ways before Him.

+ Is your heart right with God? Have you surrendered your life to Him? How long will you wait to get it right with God?

Lord! I key into your precious plan for my life; I surrender my entire being to you, work in me and do your good pleasure in Jesus name. Amen!

Emphasis
Today is the best time to get your life on track with God!!!

Have a Fabulous Worship Experience!!!
Christianity EtcPromotion Comes From God by jonatoye(op): 7:40am On Nov 13, 2021
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Focus: Promotion Comes from God

WORD FOR TODAY
A man can strive to be whatever he wants to be but real promotion comes from the Lord. You are only promoted when it is God that lifted you!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Lift not up your [aggressive] horn on high, speak not with a stiff neck and insolent arrogance. For not from the east nor from the west nor from the south come promotion and lifting up." (Psalms 75:5-6 AMP).
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Everybody wants to be promoted but some people don't mind having it through any means. However, promotion only comes from God.

King Solomon in his observations about the activities under the sun discovered that: The race is not to the swift, Nor the battle to the strong, Nor bread to the wise, Nor riches to men of understanding, Nor favor to men of skill; But time and chance happen to them all." (Ecclesiastes 9:11).

An increment in your income or level of operation doesn't signify promotion. When God lifts a man, it doesn't come by his effort, doing or expertise.

Therefore, no matter what you do and know how to do best; God is the ultimate factor that determines promotion. In your pursuit in life, try as much as possible not to sideline God: don't be wise in your own eyes but acknowledge Him in all your ways.

+ Will you wait on God to promote you?

Lord! Be the Glory and the lifter of my head in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
You are only promoted if and only if God lifted you!!!

Have a Pleasant Weekend!!!
Christianity EtcWhen Your Ways Please God by jonatoye(op): 7:56am On Nov 10, 2021
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Focus: When your ways Please God

WORD FOR TODAY
When your ways please God, He will never hand you over to the will of the enemy. Pleasing God is away and the best approach to keep your enemies in check!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"When a man's ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him." (Proverbs 16.7 NKJV)
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At the inception of King Solomon's reign, he pleased God and all his enemies forgot about him. On the other hand, they brought gifts to him. But when he err they remembered and fought him. Pleasing God is the required antidote against the will of the enemy. This is the weapon Joseph used to bring his dreams to reality.

The greatest evil you can do to yourself as God's children is to be living in sin. Prayer becomes a necessity after you have pleased God. Pleasing God is what makes your plea before God effective. Pleasing God entails obeying God's word and walking in His ways. The assurance that you will overcome all challenges in your life in every quest to fulfil your mandate is that your ways please God.

+ Does your ways please God?

Lord! I receive the grace to please you in all my ways in Jesus name. Amen.

Emphasis
When your ways please God you keep the work of the enemy ineffective in the affair of your life!!!

Have a Peaceful Wednesday!!!
Christianity EtcHandling Your Weaknesses by jonatoye(op): 6:29pm On Nov 08, 2021
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Focus: Handling your Weaknesses

WORD FOR TODAY
The weaknesses and the problems you fail to handle on time in your life grow with you. The more you neglect the issues in your life the bigger they become with time!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"He gives power to the weak, And to those who have no might He increases strength." (Isaiah 40:29 NKJV)
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There is no man without a peculiar weakness in various aspects of life. However, we are not expected to give up on improving ourselves in every aspect of our weaknesses. Life gives every man a fair chance to grow and improve in every facet of life. Therefore, live your entire life having the orientation that your weakness can turn to strength because we have a God who specializes in giving power to the weak.

There are times when some issues can be handled without any hurdles. When the situation has not gotten out of hand; it makes an allowance for a solution. Now that you still have control over various shortcomings of your life, be humble enough to seek the help of God to deal with it.

If there is a sin eating you up and depriving you of the liberty you have in God, it is time to confess and forsake them. UnCloth and seek help in the appropriate quarters before they disgrace you. Don't be too big to acknowledge your weaknesses before God and men who can help you.

+ What are you doing to improve in every aspect of your weaknesses?

Lord! Give me strength in every area of my weaknesses in Jesus name. Amen!

Emphasis
The weakness you fail to attend to grows with you.

Have a Wonderful Week Ahead!!!
Christianity EtcDetesting All Kinds Of Food by jonatoye(op): 9:51am On Nov 07, 2021
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Focus: Detesting all Kinds of Food

WORD FOR TODAY
The first and foremost best medication required for a man to stay alive and healthy is good food. Whatever makes you abhor food takes you to the gate of death!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Their soul abhorred all manner of food, And they drew near to the gates of death." (Psalm 107:18 NKJV)
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An indication that a man is advancing towards the gate of death will be seen when his soul abhors all manner of food. To go forth in life and fulfil your mandate in destiny you must avail yourself to eat appropriately. The recommendation of God to Elijah to go on with the assignment given to him is to eat.

Men will not but sick when this happens, the first medication is food, which is to be followed by whatever is required to be taken to restore good health. Don't allow your aliment to hinder you from eating. Every effort made to prevent you from eating is an effort made towards the gate of death.

This is also applicable to your spiritual, marital, career and academic life. The word of God is the best food for your soul. When you stop eating or feeding your soul with the required food in various aspects of life you sign up for death!!!!

+ With what type of food do you feed your soul?

Lord! Help me to avail myself to feed my soul with good food to stay fit and healthy in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
It takes eating all manner of good food to stay healthy and fit for the fulfilment of your purpose in life!!!

Have a Graceful Worship Experience!!!
Christianity EtcRule With The Fear Of God by jonatoye(op): 8:42am On Nov 06, 2021
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Focus: Rule with the Fear of God

WORD FOR TODAY
Each time you lead in any capacity be mindful of the fact that God is the ultimate leader of all to whom all men will give an account. If you must rule over men you must be just and rule with the fear of God!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"The God of Israel said, The Rock of Israel spoke to me: "He who rules over men must be just, Ruling in the fear of God." (2Samuel 23:3 NKJV)
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Life is a test. When God places a man in a leadership position, He subjects him to the test of righteousness and how much he can reverence Him. Most of the time, those in leadership positions are not always the best set of individuals available in such domain but mostly those who are privileged.

When you find yourself in the capacity of employing men, determining the fortune of people, administering funds, transferring people, impacting younger lives, having access to people's information, saving lives do it in righteousness and the fear of God.

It is when you do this that your life will be like the light of the morning when the sun rises, a morning without clouds, like the tender grass springing out of the earth, by clear shining after rain. (2Sam 23:4). Be conscious of the fact that life is a temporary assignment. After your rule, people will either bless or curse you and your life will become a reverence point based on the peculiarity of your deeds.

+ What type of reverence will you be?

Lord! Help me to live in righteousness and reverence you with godly awe in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
A man is a failure as far as leadership is concerned until he rules in righteousness and the fear of God!!!

Have a Splendid Weekend!!!
Christianity EtcLife Experience The Hard Teacher by jonatoye(op): 8:13am On Nov 05, 2021
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Focus: Life Experience the Hard Teacher

WORD FOR TODAY
All your experiences are meant to teach you some things you will not naturally be available to learn. Experience is a hard teacher because it gives the test first and the lessons later!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"So He humbled you, allowed you to hunger, and fed you with manna which you did not know nor did your 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 NKJV).
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Experience is a great teacher but the price is too high. The ultimate interest of the Lord for allowing everything happening to you is that; He wants to teach you something out of it.

In our text, the Israelites came to a point in their life where the reason for their experiences over the years was made known: that man shall not live by bread alone. Our judgement, orientation, aspiration, message, view about life and reason for a living may not be correct if our lives are not subjected by force to certain experiences.

Make yourself available for God's dealings to be what He wants you to be. Don't boycott the experience designed to help you in life.

+ Is your life available for the Lord's dealings?

Lord! My life is available, work out your good pleasure in my life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
The Lord will not but use various life's situations to teach you what you will naturally not present yourself to learn!!!

Have a Terrific Friday!!!
Christianity EtcEndurance In Challenges by jonatoye(op): 7:25am On Nov 03, 2021
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Focus: Endurance in Challenges

WORD FOR TODAY
Don't run away from the challenges that come your way in the course of life. Running from a challenge that has to do with your relationship is to change the dimension of the challenges you will face!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Love bears up under anything and everything that comes is ever ready to believe the best of every person, its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it endures everything [without weakening]." (1Corinthians 13:7 AMP)
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Endurance and perseverance is attribute you must possess through the help of the Holy Spirit. I have come to discover that we cannot but face different issues in life and these issues are the bedrock of the success which beautify our lives. We must learn to accept the people God bring around us with love; accept their weaknesses and identify with them in their challenges.

In this life, we have seen people who left their marriage because of issues with the other partner. Friends and associates have neglected some people because of the challenge they have. We must not be ignorant of the fact that all men will have a share of their ordeal in the journey of destiny. Do not fail the test of love (Rom.13.cool. Learn how to walk in love by providing the needed support for people when it matters most.

+ Are you walking in Love?

Lord! I will not fail the test of love; help me to walk in love in Jesus name. Amen.

Emphasis
The fact that you are called to a life of love and sacrifice makes it paramount for you to endure with men in their challenges!!!

Have a Lovely Wednesday!!!
Christianity EtcThe Mercy Drops In Our Lives by jonatoye(op): 7:12am On Nov 02, 2021
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Focus: The Mercy Drops in Our Lives

WORD FOR TODAY
Most of our needs are not met with bountiful blessings but majorly by mercy drops. Mercy drops prepare a life for divine showers!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Through the LORD's mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness." (Lamentation 3:22-23 NKJV)
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Some men gathered several material possessions around themselves yet they don't enjoy life because they don't have peace, joy, satisfaction and fulfilment. There are equally men who don't have much, they have no wealth in terms of money and material possessions but enjoy life because the Lord at every point in time meets their needs by His mercy.

The mercy of God made available for you on daily basis is what is keeping you going in the journey of destiny. When David was keeping his father's sheep, beer and lion came at different times but David killed them in each case. This mercy drops over his life gave him the required confidence to confront and defeat Goliath. This victory brought him to the limelight of the fulfilment of his mandate (1Sam 17).

The cumulative mercies of God are what makes you who you are and the bedrock of what you will be. The testimonies of the mercy drop in various aspects of life are the required confidence to approach your future.
Appreciate God for who He has been to you and what He is set to do in your life.

+ What would you have become without the mercy of God?

Lord! Do not withhold your mercy from my life; continue to lead me on in destiny by your mercy in Jesus name. Amen!

Emphasis
We are not consumed not because we have everything we desire but because of God's mercy!!!

Have a Providential Tuesday!!!
Christianity EtcHaving The Right Feeling by jonatoye(op): 7:11am On Nov 01, 2021
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Happy New Month
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Focus: Having the Right Feeling

WORD FOR TODAY
Having the right type of life begins with having the right feeling. All will be well with you if you truly believe and have the expectation that all is well!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living."(Psalm 27:13 NIV)
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No matter what happens to you or what your experience is as you proceed in destiny; you must not allow it to get the best of your feelings. You need the right type of feeling to do something right and exceptional. You must learn how to take a stand on what you expect from various issues of life.

In the parable of the talent, the man who received one talent felt that the Master was not fair to him; hence, he became unproductive. The same applies to all men who felt God is not fair to them in terms of blessing, anointing and various resources placed at their disposal. To have the best in every facet of life the best feelings is required. A man who is having the feeling of failure, disappointments and bad luck will never experience success and prosperity except for God's mercy.

+ Do you face issues of life with the right feeling?

No matter what happens; I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living in Jesus name. Amen!

Emphasis
Your faith determines the feelings that define your experience. Your feelings play an important role in what God will do in your life!!!

Have a Blessed Month Ahead!!!
Christianity EtcWhat Is Ahead Of You by jonatoye(op): 8:01am On Oct 31, 2021
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Focus: What is Ahead of you

WORD FOR TODAY
The reason why you must always allow God to go before you in the journey of destiny is that what is ahead of you will always be hidden from you. Knowing the will of God and walking in the direction of God's word for you is critical to living successfully in destiny!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"I will go before you And make the crooked places straight; I will break in pieces the gates of bronze And cut the bars of iron." (Isaiah 45:2 NKJV)
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The Israelites were rejoicing when they were leaving Egypt and advancing towards the land of their promise. They were ignorant of the red sea, mara and manna experiences of the wilderness, but God already knew what to do on those occasions.

The assurance that every crooked place will be made straight and every gate of bronze and bars of iron of hindrances will be broken in pieces are possible only when the Lord goes ahead of you. As long as you live, one limitation you will not be able to overcome is the knowledge of what is ahead.

The recommendation of God on the way we should live is by faith. Hence, we are not expected to live our lives in isolation from God our creator. Don't use your experiences in life to determine your next move but be led by the spirit. Various life's complexities and complications can be avoided if a man will seek and walk in the will of God for his life.

+ Do you know what is ahead of you?

Lord! I receive the grace to always seek your will and walk in them in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Every man is expected to walk by faith because what is ahead of a man will always remain a mystery!!!

Have an Inspired Worship Experience!!!
Christianity EtcGod Does Not Fail by jonatoye(op): 7:27am On Oct 29, 2021
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Focus: God Does not Fail

WORD FOR TODAY
No matter what happens God never fails. The proof from generation to generation has established the fact that the Almighty God has no record of failure!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Not a word failed of any good thing which the LORD had spoken to the house of Israel. All came to pass."(Joshua 21:45 NKJV)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~At every point where the situation of life appears as if God fails; the failure is not attributed to God but men. The fact that there are several promises of God concerning your life does not change the fact that your cooperation and obedience is needed to bring it to pass.

God promised to bring the Israelites to the promised land and performed several miracles in a buildup to bring them into the land but many of them couldn't make it to the land on the account of their disobedience to God. God will not but always do what He says; however, it will always be in the premise of obedience. He does little or nothing in the midst of disobedience and indiscipline.

+ To what degree have you failed God? Do you think God has failed you at any point in time?

Lord! I receive the grace to cooperate with you in walking and working in obedience to your will in Jesus name. Amen!

Emphasis
No matter what you feel; God does not fail!!!

Have a Superb Friday!!!
Christianity EtcStruggle For Relevance by jonatoye(op): 5:40pm On Oct 26, 2021
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Focus: Struggle for Relevance

WORD FOR TODAY
No man who struggles for relevance illegitimately that will not end up being disgraced. When your time comes the honour your life deserves will come naturally and gloriously!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God" (Philippians 4:6 NKJV)
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No man will become what God did not plan for him to be. You don't need to struggle illegitimately to become anything in life but to grow into what God wants you to be. At best, struggling illegitimately for relevance can bring a man to the limelight but his weakness will be made open to all. The only way to relevance and significance in life is to grow in the grace God made available for you in every aspect of life.

David did not kill anyone to become King, he waited for his time and entered into Gods plan for his life. Absalom is ready to pull down just any man even if it is his father or member of his family; however, he did not achieve his aim because God did not give him. Whatever you are not given by God you can never have. Even if you force it on yourself you will keep struggling because the joy and the fulfilment of having it can never be yours.

+ What did you do to become what you are?

Lord! I receive the grace to grow into what you want me to be in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Do not be anxious for anything; keep growing until you enter into what God plans for you!!!

Have a Providential Tuesday!!!

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