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~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [30-01-2022]

Focus: The Perils of Old age

WORD FOR TODAY
The beauty and flaws in the life of an old man depend on the people around him. The old age of a man will be good and his end glorious if he is surrounded by good and righteous men!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Jesus said, "Feed my sheep. I tell you the truth, when you were younger you dressed yourself and went where you wanted; but when you are old you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go." (John 21:18 NIV)
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The intellect of a man from infant to old again is parabolic in nature. All men will return to child-like behaviour as they progress into old age and be at the mercy of those around them. You will go where your children and people around you want to go in the future and their thoughts, evil desire, mistakes, faith and righteousness will become yours.

We cannot congratulate a man yet, as far as fulfilment is concerned, until he is surrounded by men and children who have a purpose of heart to serve God and have gained the heart of wisdom. Train up your child, disciples, and people around you the way they should go because their destination is a factor that determines your end.

King David ended gloriously because he was surrounded by good people who counselled him correctly. They advised him to retire from going to war and he yielded. Do not relent until you ensure that your children and those around you are taught of the Lord and love Him in righteousness. Your faith, labour of love, consecration and walk with God will be a waste if those who will hold your hand at old age have not seen God in righteousness nor walk with Him.

+ What are your investments over those that will hold your hand at old age?

Lord! When I am old and grey, do not forsake me, O God, till I declare your power to the next generation, your might to all who are to come in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
You will walk with God to the end if and only if those who will hold your hand at old age will also be walking with God!!!

Have a Cheerful Week Ahead!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [29-01-2022]

Focus: Be of Good Cheer!

WORD FOR TODAY
You need not worry over any situation you cannot change by your strength. Cheerfulness is required for hope and faith that works out the victory in every battle of life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me." (Acts 27:25 KJV)
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You must believe God to win the various battle of life. The world we are in is full of several challenges. A man who wakes up in the morning does not know what will become of him before the evening.

The message coming to you today is that; whatever your lot may appear to be in the land of the living, be of good cheer. No matter how terrible you might think your situation is, it is not new and the Lord has provided a solution for it already in His word.

Acquaint yourself to the word of God and be mindful of His promises over your life as you proceed on the pathway of destiny. Make it your confidence in every life's situation and your heart desire will be met.

+ What have you achieved in life by being worried?

Lord! I cast all my cares on you. Perfect everything that concerns me in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Nothing good can be achieved by being worried. Be of good cheer!!!

Have a Cheerful Weekend!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [28-01-2022]

Focus: Do Not Throw Away Your Confidence

WORD FOR TODAY
Every setback in life is a battle against your confidence. Irrespective of your experience in the journey of destiny never lose your confidence in God and your aspiration because your reward in life depends on it!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised." (Hebrew 10:35-36 NKJV)
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Every man with a very beautiful dream goes on in life with great expectation. This expectation comes with great excitement and hope for a better tomorrow. However, the devil the greatest enemy of man at every point in time will try all he can to ensure that such dreams suffer a great setback.

One of the greatest strategies of the evil one against any man in the battle of life is to ensure that he lost his confidence and lose faith in his dreams. This is because he knows that no battle will not be lost when confidence is defeated.

Sometimes when it seems as if God did not intervene in the issues of your life; He is putting the confidence you have in Him and your dreams to test. Irrespective of what betides do not throw away your confidence because your reward in destiny depends on it.

+ Where does your confidence lie? Do you still believe in God and your dream?

Lord! I receive grace to stand strong in the battle of life; I will fulfil my dreams in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
Your confidence defines your reward in the battle of life!!!

Have a Magnificent Friday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [23-01-2022]

Focus: The perception of God

WORD FOR TODAY
Physical appearance does not move God but the nature of the heart of men. It is not about how big and wonderful you appear to people but how large your heart is to accept and do God's will!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For the LORD does not see as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart." (1Samuel 16:7b NKJV)
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You will not have the right evaluation of yourself until you begin to see yourself the way God sees you. All men try their best to present themselves properly. If you must go into partnership with any man be it in business, ministry, career, marriage; you must not be carried away with emotions, charisma, good presentation and appearance but seek to know the perception of God about the people involved. What is hidden about a man is very open to God!

The limitation we have as humans is that we can't see beyond what is presented to us. If not for God's intervention, Samuel would have anointed Eliab instead of David. You will be doing yourself great harm if your heart is not large enough to accept God's will and do it. What God will do with your life is not a function of how you appear before men but the perception of God about you.

+ What is the nature of your heart?

Lord! Enlarge my heart to accept and do your will all the days of my life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Man cannot see beyond the appearance of others and the present but God sees the heart and the future!!!

Have a Graceful Worship Experience!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [22-01-2022]

Focus: The Time of Manifestation

WORD FOR TODAY
The real test of a man is waiting patiently for the time of manifestation. Character development is required under God to present a man for manifestation!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"To everything, there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven:" (Ecclesiastes 3:1 NKJV).
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There is a time for every purpose on earth. Seeds do not become big plants the day they are sown. The Lord Jesus Christ came as a baby and not like a mighty warrior but, yet the Saviour of the World. His birth, ministry and death established the fact that good things in life require process and waiting time.

Today people engage in various dirty games, rituals, malpractices and dubious activities intending to achieve something in life.

Do not settle for close alternatives that will be presented to you by the devil at every critical junction of life. Settle not for Ishmael wait for your Isaac. Look forward to the fulfilment of your God-given dreams through righteousness and settle not for the offer presented by Potiphar's wife; run for your dear life.

The Lord will reward every labour of love. Submit to God's process in preparing for manifestation and give no room to disobedience.

+ Are you operating under the perfect plan of God?

Lord! I will not settle for a close alternative I will only be what you want me to be in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
The productivity of your life under God depends on how much you submit to God's process and wait for your manifestation!!!

Have a Fabulous Weekend!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [21-01-2022]

Focus: Ovation Before Manifestation

WORD FOR TODAY
Several destinies have been aborted because their ovation preceded their manifestation. When you bring yourself out before the time of your manifestation comes, you may not last or the magnitude of God's plan for you may be cut short!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"To everything, there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven" (Ecclesiastes 3:1NKJV)
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One thing you must understand as you proceed in destiny is that there is time for everything. Irrespective of the magnitude of God's plan and purpose for your life you must present yourself for incubation before your manifestation. Proper incubation does not happen in the public and no man can grow effectively at the point of exposure.

The ordeal in the life of Joseph was due to the ovation of his dreams. God in a bid to preserve his mandate hid him, making his enemies think they had triumphed over him. A similar scenario played out when Jesus and Moses were born. Also, the problem David had was because of the ovation of his mandate when he defeated Goliath.

God helped these men to handle their ovation by sending them into hibernation by force to preserve their glory. When your glory comes to maturity its manifestation will happen naturally without any struggle. Several young men are being cut short in destiny because they were exposed before their manifestation; wait upon the Lord and grow in strength to bear the weight of God's glory in destiny. (Isa.40:30-31).

+ How much do you care about your growth?

Lord! My destiny will not fail; I will grow from strength to strength to fulfil my mandate in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
Ovation before manifestation exposes a man to various life battles he can naturally avoid by hibernation for growth!!!

Have a Gracious Friday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [16-01-2022]

Focus: Obedience is Simple

WORD FOR TODAY
Obedience to God becomes an issue each time the will of man is competing with the will of God. If you must be happy in Christ Jesus and have the life He wants to give you; simple obedience to His will is critical!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And his servants came near and spoke to him, and said, "My father, if the prophet had told you to do something great, would you not have done it? How much more then, when he says to you, "Wash and be clean?" (2Kings 5:13 NKJV)
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What the Lord requires from every man is simple and that is obedience to His will. To obey His word is not too big for the Lord to request from you. You must obey God to receive his blessing. The life the likes of Joseph, David, Daniel and Abraham had was achieved through obedience. They Enjoyed the fruit of obedience.

There is something that is required of you to do to be happy in Christ Jesus and be who He wants you to be; this is simple obedience. A peculiar turning point happened in the life of Abraham when he responded to God's call. That singular act is the reason behind everything we know about Abraham; If he had done otherwise we may likely not know or heard about him.

+ How simple is obedience to God's Word to you?

Lord! Don't let me waste away, deliver me from every act of disobedience to your word in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
Obedience to God becomes an issue when a man begins to consider acting contrary to God's word!!!

Have a Glorious Worship Experience!!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [15-01-2022]

Focus: Only God can help you

WORD FOR TODAY
One of the best orientations and approaches to life in every aspect is knowing that only God can help you. Men will only help you if and only if God commands them to help!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And he said, "If the LORD does not help you, where can I find help for you? From the threshing floor or from the winepress?" (2Kings 6:27
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Have you at any time wondered why some people failed to help despite having the capacity and resources to help? Have come to a point where you are not just willing to help despite having enough resources to help? No man will have anything no matter how hard he tries if he is not given from above. It is only the man that has received help from above that will be helped.

A rich man was challenged by the sacrifice of a man who donated his old car (taxi) for the work of God; he ordered that a brand new car be given to him. The rich man was very unhappy and indignant the next day when the lucky man went to appreciate him for the gesture. He was probably not himself when he did what he did because God commanded him to do it.

Grace to help or to be helped will be available when God commands it. Each time you need help, the first place to go is to God the creator of all men and not to men. There is more to what we see in the appearance and presentation of men; their needs are unlimited and unending. To put your trust in men is to prepare for woe.

+ Where do you think your help will come from?

Lord! Command people that matters to help me and make me a blessing in my generation in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
Only God can do what no man can do. Only Him can truly Help!!!

Have a Graceful Weekend!!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [13-01-2022]

Focus: Keep Moving

WORD FOR TODAY
Even though there is no competition in the fulfilment of purpose in destiny, the fact remains that you must keep moving until you get to your place of fulfilment!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead" (Philippians 3:13 NKJV)
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In every quest to reach your goals in life, you will not but always experience setbacks. Every setback is meant to keep you back from moving towards your goals. The only way to overcome every setback is to keep moving forward.

To keep moving forward in every facet of life is by choice. All men who became discouraged and stopped moving on the pathway of destiny at a point in time decided to stop moving. No matter what happens, believe in your dreams and keep moving towards their fulfilment.

Don’t let yesterday use up too much of today. Sometimes God closes some doors because it is time to move forward. He knows you won’t move unless your circumstances force you. You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one. Don't bother about the setbacks on your way keep moving!

+ What is slowing you down?

Lord! I receive the grace to overcome every setback on the pathway of success in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
Every setback on the pathway of destiny is a help to keep you moving towards your goals!!!

Have a Progressive Thursday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [10-01-2022]

Focus: Antidote Against Sinful Guilt

WORD FOR TODAY
Confession is the ultimate solution to every sinful guilt. The devil will continue to hold you to ransom to deprive you of your peace, joy and happiness if you fail to confess your sins!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy." (Proverb 28:13 NKJV)
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The essence of the gift of salvation to the entire human race is for us to find mercy and pardon for our wrongdoings. Each time you sin you have not done what is strange as a human; it will only be strange if you continue to live in it despite the provision of salvation.

No matter what you think you have done or doing it is not hidden from God; He said in His word: "For My eyes are on all their ways; they are not hidden from My face, nor is their iniquity concealed from My eyes. (Jer 16:17). Hence, you will be fooling yourself if you continue to cover your sins to live in guilt.

Each time you sin against God whatever you think you are does not matter what matters at that point is confession. Hence, try to always honour God with your decisions and be mindful of the fact that the wages of sin is death. As long as there is a sin yet to be confessed in the life of a man he will keep dying until he is destroyed.

+ Is your life free from guilt?

Lord! Help me to honour you with my decisions and live a life free from guilt in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
The evil enterprise of the devil thrives in darkness; confession is the only deliverance from guilt!!!

Have a Liberated Week Ahead!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [09-01-2022]

Focus: The work of God

WORD FOR TODAY
The work of God is beyond men and what man can do. Do not personalize the work of God; it is not to be done in your way but His way!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them-to the Israelites. (Joshua 1:2 NIV)
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God used Moses to perform several miracles which no man has ever done since the earth was created. We can't forget the miracles of the red sea, the healing of waters and daily manner among others. Despite all these, He died like others who were before Him. God announced to his successor that he has to continue where He stopped. The implication of this is that what God is doing on earth is beyond men!!!

It is a great privilege to be in the service of God at any level of life. Don't misuse the opportunity to serve Him when duty or call demands it. In doing the work of God don't forget that it must follow divine pattern and specification. Until you obey God to walk and work in His ways while serving Him, whatever you do is of no eternal value. We must all, with fear and trembling, serve the Lord because He will do His good pleasure even if we are no more.

+ Do you believe that the work of God is beyond you?

Lord! Help me to serve you acceptably all the days of life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
The work of God had been before us and will be when we are no more; it is beyond us!!!

Have a Blessed Worship Experience!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [06-01-2022]

Focus: Do not make issues out of no issue

WORD FOR TODAY
It is only what you make an issue that will become an issue in your life. Do not make an issue out of those things happening in your life but find grace under God to have joy and happiness in every situation of life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"He says to himself, "Nothing will shake me; I'll always be happy and never have trouble." (Psalm 10:6 NIV)
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There is no living soul without a peculiar issue in his or her life. This is because there is no end to issues of life. The solution to an issue ushers a man into another. It is the clothes and the appearance every man puts on that makes it appears as if everything is right with some people. When you celebrate and personalize the issues in your life they become yours.

When you continue to place much focus on the issues in your life they cost you your joy, happiness and fulfilment. The burden you fail to cast upon the Lord will become a weight that will slow you down in the journey of destiny. Jesus said don't worry about anything but seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness (Matt 6:25-34). Don't allow what you don't have that you think you need to cost you the required joy needed to fulfil your purpose. Be happy and live with the orientation that God will make everything beautiful at His time!!!

+ In what way are you magnifying the issues in your life?

Lord! Nothing will shake me; I will always be happy doing God's will and never have trouble in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
Don't allow anything to shake you; be happy always and trouble that breeds sadness will be far away from you!!!

Have a Gracious Thursday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [05-01-2022]

Focus: There is no end to issues of Life

WORD FOR TODAY
There is no end to issues of life as long as we live. However, you must find grace and guard your heart diligently to do God's will in all issues of life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life." (Proverb 4:23 NKJV)
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What you must not forget as you proceed in destiny is that we are not in a perfect world, hence, there will never be a perfect situation. There will always be something to anticipate, pray and trust God for, and you will always need something. Just as there will always be something that makes you happy there will also be something to make you sad.

In this life, the solution to a problem leads to another. There are issues of life associated with every choice you make. A man who divorced his wife for some reason has succeeded in changing the dimensions of his life's issue. Whatever the case may be with you at every point in time always find the will of God and do accordingly. This is the only way the issues in your life will not become complicated.

+ Do you find the will of God in all situations?

Lord! I receive the grace to stand strong and do God's will in all issues of life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
As long as your heart functions, there is no end to issues of life!!!

Have a Superb Wednesday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [04-01-2022]

Focus: The Word of God Must be Fulfilled

WORD FOR TODAY
Even when it appears as if what the Lord said does not give a sign of fulfilment; it doesn't change the fact that God is consistent in fulfilling His words. God will not but fulfil his word: either as a reward for obedience or consequence for disobedience!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For thus says the LORD: "You shall not see wind, nor shall you see rain; yet that valley shall be filled with water, so that you, your cattle, and your animals may drink." (2Kings 3:17 NKJV)
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Several men continue in their evil ways because God in His mercy continues to allow them to repent from their sins. Some people are at ease despite their evil deeds because the consequences of their actions seem not to be sight. They neither saw the wind nor the rain of the consequences of their actions but the fact remains that the valley of the consequences of their actions will be filled according to God's word.

Repent from doing evil because evil will never depart from the lives of men who do evil. The God who is merciful is still a consuming fire. When Achan stole the accursed things; he did not see it as something that will put an end to his household. Also, Gehazi was ignorant of the fact that his household will drink from the water of the consequences of his sin. Be mindful of the fact that the Lord is not ignorant of your deeds and will repay you accordingly and your household will also drink from it.

+ What do you think will be the reward for your deeds?

Lord! I receive the grace to be a blessing to my world and be an epitome of love in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
The fact that you neither see the blessings nor the consequences of your actions does not mean they won't come according to God's word!!!

Have a Wonderful Tuesday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [03-01-2022]

Focus: The Holy Spirit and Indiscipline

WORD FOR TODAY
The Holy Spirit does little in the midst of indiscipline. The promises of God will only become reality whenever you accept the word of God to be disciplined enough in playing your part and operating in the premises of His promises for your life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Happy are those whom you discipline, LORD, and those whom you teach from your law. You give them relief from troubled times until a pit is dug for the wicked." (Psalm 94:12-13 NLT)
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No man comes to significance in the journey of destiny without discipline. At a point, David had an opportunity to kill King Saul; but He will not do so because the word of the Lord came to him "touch not my anointed and do my prophet no harm". This word remains even when it seems King Saul is acting against the word of God. The act of David in this case is referred to as Discipline.

The Host of Heaven couldn't plead for Moses over the verdict of God over him; that he will not lead the Israelites into the promised land. God honours His word because it is settled. The grace made available to us does not give us the license to sin but run away from sin (Titus 2:11-12). There is a limit to what the Holy Spirit will do in your life if you are living in disobedience.

Every word of God coming to you is meant to help you to identify your boundaries. The ability to keep within the boundaries of God's word for you is the required discipline to fulfil God's purpose. There is no doubt in the fact that God is set to do new things in your life this year; you must corporate with Him to do His good pleasure in your life.

+ Will you operate within the boundaries of God's word for your life?

Lord! I receive the grace to keep within the boundaries of your word for my life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
There is a limit to what God can do in your life if you are not disciplined!!!

Have a Superb Year Ahead!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [02-01-2022]

Focus: Desire What God Gives

WORD FOR TODAY
A time will come in the life of a man when only what will matter to him is what God gives. In all your getting going forward in the journey of destiny, desire the blessing that comes from God!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And He said, "Let Me go, for the day breaks." But he said, "I will not let You go unless You bless me!" (Genesis 32:26 NKJV)
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Jacob got the birthright of Esau and acquired livestock from Laban yet all these achievements seem not to matter to him. He came to a point where he saw that all he had is irrelevant to what God wanted him to be. There is no doubt about the fact that several victuals are required as you proceed into the year but the most important victuals are God's presence and His blessings in your life.

Desire the blessings of God in your life. You will surely come to various junctions of life where you will discover that the only thing you need is not what money can buy but only what God can do. It is a very great risk to go forward in destiny without the blessings of God. The only way to have His blessing is to work and walk in obedience.

+ Do you desire what only God can give?

Lord! Do for me what no man can do in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
You need more than what men can do and what money can buy to be who God wants you to be!!!

Have a Glorious Year Ahead!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [31-12-2021]

Focus: The End Has Not Come

WORD FOR TODAY
Whatever the case may be with you now and your experiences this year, the fact remains that your end has not come; there is yet a greater height God is taking you to. Every promise of God over your life will surely come to pass!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Then He took the twelve aside and said to them, "Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be accomplished." (Luke 18:31NKJV)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Today is the last day of this year. Irrespective of your aspiration, dreams and hope towards this year the fact remains that an end has come to this year. It is not an end but an end to a phase-in time. It is not an end to your aspiration and your dreams but an end that prepare you for a new phase in destiny.

The Lord at a point told His disciples that they were going up to Jerusalem to fulfil what was said about Him. This was coming after he had performed several miracles in fulfilment of His mandate. Once you are still a living soul the Lord is very much interested in your life.

As you proceed into the new year you must be mindful of the fact that your life is a work in progress in the hands of the Lord. The promises of the Lord over your life will surely come to pass. Keep your faith in God alive and with a grateful heart appreciate God for bringing you this far and for the fact that He will stand by you to bring His word to pass.

+ What is your take about the end of this year?

Lord! I appreciate you because I am going up into the new year to fulfil a purpose and live in the reality of your promises for my life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
As far as God's promises for your life is concerned; no matter what your experience has been so far, they will surely come to pass!!!

Have a fulfilled Friday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [29-12-2021]

Focus: The way to Give

WORD FOR TODAY
Giving at any level of life under God must be done willingly, cheerfully and tirelessly. It is only a quality offering or gift that comes from a willing heart and given cheerfully that will be rewarded by God!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver." (2 Corinthians 9:7)
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Every giving must be done with a heart of worship and must be seen as a privilege. In giving to God or men, willingness far outweighs the quantity of your seed or giving. This foundation of willingness must be in place for your giving to be acceptable by God.

If your offering is not given willingly, then you can't be cheerful giving it. And a lack of cheerfulness in giving can turn your blessings into a curse as it was written in (Deut 28:47-48).

Your giving must also be tireless. Paul admonishes us to not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap if we faint not (Gal 6:9). The preacher also advises on tireless giving: In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good (Eccl 11:6).

+ How do you give?

Lord! I receive the grace to give willingly, cheerfully and tirelessly in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
Whatever you give is not acceptable until you give willingly, cheerfully and tirelessly.

Have a Blessed Wednesday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [27-12-2021]

Focus: Wonderful

WORD FOR TODAY
The presence and the influence of Christ Jesus in the life of a man will be characterized by wonders!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." (Isaiah 9:6 NKJV).
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Christ Jesus is presented to the entire human race to make life on earth a wonderful one. The gift offered to us through Christ Jesus is a priceless one.

Everything about Him is wonderful. His birth is wonderful. His ministry was characterized by signs and wonders. The summary of His lifestyle among men is nothing but wonderful. His death on the Cross of Calvary was allowed to work out wonders for the entire human race. You have not seen wonders until you allow His lifestyle to find expression in your life.

You have to surrender your life to Him if you must experience wonders in all facets of life. There are no wonders except the work of God through Christ Jesus in your life.

+ Have you experienced His wonders?

Lord! Let my life be characterized with signs and wonders in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
You have not experienced wonders until you experience the fullness of Christ Jesus in your life!!!

Have a Wonderful Week Ahead!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [25-12-2021]

Focus: Immanuel

WORD FOR TODAY
The primary essence of the birth of Christ Jesus to our existence is to bring God close to us. With Christ Jesus in the affairs of our lives; God is with us to bring His word to pass!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us." (Matthew 1:23 NKJV)
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The birth of Christ Jesus gave us direct access to God. A man who has accepted Christ as the Lord and saviour is expected to live with the feeling of God's presence. You have no reason to fear nor be dismayed as you go further destiny because God is with you.

We came this far in destiny because God was with us; standing by our side to bring His word to pass. We cannot risk it going further in destiny without Him. At this point in your life; you must accept Him. The consciousness of Immanuel is critical to living a correct Christian life and above fear.

+ Do you live with the consciousness of God's presence?

Lord! Continue to stand by us and bring your word to pass in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
The birth of Christ Jesus brings God close to us!!!

Have a Wonderful Christmas!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [24-12-2021]

Focus: Covenant of Peace

WORD FOR TODAY
The Lord's covenant is with His people. Irrespective of what happens His covenant of peace remains!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For the mountains shall depart And the hills be removed, But My kindness shall not depart from you, Nor shall My covenant of peace be removed," says the LORD, who has mercy on you. "(Isaiah 54:10 NKJV)
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If you are a child in the hands of the Lord, His covenant remains with you. Irrespective of what happens the fact remains that you have every right to peace. Hence, the Prince of Peace is committed to you having peace.

As you proceed in destiny allow the Prince of peace to take the wheel of your life. This is the only sure guarantee to having peace in the journey of destiny. There are several men out there who are living in crises because the Holy Spirit doesn't find expression in their lives.

Wherever there is the root of bitterness, unforgiveness, envy, jealousy and any act of wickedness there can never be peace. Submit yourself to God and allow Him to work in you to do His good pleasure. Honour Him with your decisions and His kindness as well as the covenant of peace will abide with you.

+ Is your life operating under the covenant of peace?

Lord! I receive the grace to always operate under the covenant of peace in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
You have no reason to fear or worry about anything when your life is operating under the covenant of peace!!!

Have a Peaceful Friday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [23-12-2021]

Focus: The Act of Retreating

WORD FOR TODAY
The fact that a time is coming when we will leave everything and be forgotten in this terrain to pass onto eternity makes it very paramount for us to retreat from what we are doing to seek the Lord especially periodically in the journey of destiny!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, "Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest." (Mark 6:31 NIV)
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We are in a very busy and competitive world that tends to make us feel as if we need to be up and doing to achieve our goals in various aspects of life. It is so serious that the pursuit of the goals set before us take us away from our families, friends, people of God and our consecration to God. Nevertheless, the busy and competitive world does not make a man so busy to die when his death comes.

In the text above, we saw Jesus and his disciples making a deliberate effort to retreat from people in other to rest and eat. This is a standard set for us irrespective of who we think we are and what we choose to do for a living. Make effort to always retreat from your daily routine activities to commune with God and spend time with your loved ones. Spend time to reflect on your life and how you have lived so far in destiny. Eat in preparation for the task ahead of you spiritually, maritally, academically etc in the journey of destiny.

+ Are you living a balanced and fulfilled life?

Lord! I receive the grace to live a balanced and fulfilled life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
Retreating from our routine activities is a culture we must imbibe to live a balanced and fulfilled life!!!

Have an Awesome Thursday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [22-12-2021]

Focus: Unquestionable God

WORD FOR TODAY
Life in the real sense and practical point of view is what happens while making other plans. In every life's situation acknowledge the unquestionable God who rules in the affairs of men!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"All the inhabitants of the earth are reputed as nothing; He does according to His will in the army of heaven And among the inhabitants of the earth. No one can restrain His hand Or say to Him, "What have You done?" (Daniel 4:35 NKJV).
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Sometimes as humans, we tend to ask questions about various situations of our lives. We may be wondering why God allowed some things to happen unexpectedly. Whatever the case may be God remains God and no one can question Him. Nothing in life happens without His prior knowledge and purpose.

Be mindful of the fact that life is in two phases; the good phase and the bad phase. Whatever the case may be with you at any point in time; Reverence God and have hope for a wonderful future. Move on in life having this confidence that all will be well. A man who has seen many good days shouldn't forget that there are evil days as well. Trust only in God for your life and aspirations.

+ Can you quantify the goodness of the Lord you have seen in the land of the living? On what basis can you question God?

Lord! Forever you will be God; I Worship you for who you are in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
There will always be an interruption in the affairs of men in every facet of life, even in this, God remains God!!!

Have a Graceful Wednesday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [20-12-2021]

Focus: Power Belongs to God

WORD FOR TODAY
Whatever you feel or think about life as you proceed in destiny; you must always have it at the back of your mind that power belongs to God. In everything you do; you must never fail to always acknowledge God to be all-knowing and all-powerful!!
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Scriptural Reference
"God has spoken once, Twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God. Also to You, O Lord, belongs mercy; For You render to each one according to his work." (Psalm 62:11-12 NKJV)
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Man irrespective of who he is; is powerless. Men appear powerful because God in His mercy makes grace available. Several great men who lived and passed unto eternity served as a proved of the fact that no man can be great forever. The beauty of our existences and the authority we possess is because God crowns us with glory and honour.

You must live your everyday life with the consciousness that power belongs to God. You did not come this far in destiny by your wisdom and strength alone. Those who appeared to be wise with great resources at their disposal were not given the grace to come to this point. Every dream and aspiration will come to pass by His power alone. You have no life except that given by God: the giver of life. You will go further in destiny to fulfil your mandate at the Lord's will and command.

+ Have you learnt by experience that power belongs to God?

Lord! I worship you for who You are: I acknowledge the fact that all Power, Glory and Honour belongs to you alone in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
What God did not give you can never have; all power belongs to Him!!!

Have a Graceful Week Ahead!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [19-12-2021]

Focus: There Is Hope

WORD FOR TODAY
Every living soul, irrespective of various life's experiences, has hope. The fact that you have not died indicates that God is not yet through with you!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For there is hope for a tree, If it is cut down, that it will sprout again, And that its tender shoots will not cease." (Job 14:7 NKJV)
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There is no doubt in the fact that various life situations may tend to have cut you down. If the cutting down has not taken your life then you have hope. God kept you to reveal more of His Glory and salvation to you. With God on your side, there is no impossibility nor a point where a definite conclusion that there is no hope should be made.

Even if it was sin that brought you down; the fact remains that as a living soul you have the opportunity to get things right with God. The prodigal son found himself in a great mess because he isolated himself from the father but was restored when he returned to the father. Irrespective of what has happened to you, your dreams and God's plan for you can come be fulfilled if and only if you believe there is hope for you with God.

+ Do you believe there is hope for you?

Lord! You are the hope of the hopeless; I receive Grace to believe in what you can do in my life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
There is no situation God cannot turn around; there is hope when God is involved!!!

Have a Wonderful Worship Experience!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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              [18-12-2021]

Focus: There Is No Perfect Condition

WORD FOR TODAY
There is no perfect condition in destiny, what we have at every point in time is opportunity. The life of a man will only appear to be perfect when he by God's grace and mercy take his chances and enjoy His favour!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done." (Ecclesiastes 11:4 NLT)
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Each time a man delays what he should or wants to do for perfect time or condition; he may end up not doing it and may eventually settle for consolation when it is too late for him. Every man is expected to approach the various situation of life based on the level and measure of grace given to him at every point in time.

David after he was anointed to be King did not sit and wait for when the Israelites will seek to crown him as King but rather continued in his normal routine activities and made himself available to serve his people each time duty demands it. Therefore, when his time came he didn't need an introduction and no one was against him because he took his chances.

Again, life will not give you what you want. The plan of God over your life will not come to fulfilment on the platter of gold. Everything you need and what God wants you to be will only come to you in form of opportunities. Irrespective of the time and the situation of things around your life take your chances. Take the bold step of faith to fulfil your mandate above all limitations.

+ How much of your chances are you taking in life?

Lord! I receive the grace to always take my chances in life in the journey of destiny above every limitation in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
To wait for the perfect condition in life is to wait till eternity before having an achievement!!!

Have a Blessed Weekend!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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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!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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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!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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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!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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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!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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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!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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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!!!