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prince2pac:
I only see things from the good side, I only see betterment, but life keeps throwing me in the mud, whenever I try to make a stand... This time around I hope I can stand again...

With time you will get to know that your experience is for good! When David was engaging in different battles all he could say is that God trains his hand for war. Also, Joseph from the dry well became a slave and from being a slave to a prisoner and from a prisoner to prime minister. Everything is working and working for your good if you believe and do God's will.

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [08-12-2020]

Focus: The Brighter Side

WORD FOR TODAY
Not every bad thing that happened to a man is totally bad. There is always a brighter side in every issue that happens to a man!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. (Romans 8:28 NLT)
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We are imperfect people living in a world that is not perfect. There is a good side in everything that appears bad just as there is a bad side in everything that appears good. We must seek to discover the brighter side of every issue of life and the gift of God in your life.

There is something special and wonderful about your life, children, husband/wife, father/mother, friend, church, school, boss, pastor, teacher even though there are some shortcomings that might have been spotted. One of those things you must learn how to do to forge ahead in destiny is to keep focusing on the good side of your life and the people attached to you even as you seek to improve better.

There is something God want to achieve with every situation and people in your life. As you proceed in destiny allow your success no matter how little motivate you; give no room to your past failure and misfortune. Trust God to help you to get better and brighter.

+ What do you see about life and people?

Lord! I receive the grace to always see and focus on the brighter side of all situations in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Your life will get brighter and better when you keep focusing on the brighter side of life!!!

Have a Splendid Tuesday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [08-12-2020]

Focus: The Brighter Side

WORD FOR TODAY
Not every bad thing that happened to a man is totally bad. There is always a brighter side in every issue that happens to a man!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. (Romans 8:28 NLT)
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We are imperfect people living in a world that is not perfect. There is a good side in everything that appears bad just as there is a bad side in everything that appears good. We must seek to discover the brighter side of every issue of life and the gift of God in your life.

There is something special and wonderful about your life, children, husband/wife, father/mother, friend, church, school, boss, pastor, teacher even though there are some shortcomings that might have been spotted. One of those things you must learn how to do to forge ahead in destiny is to keep focusing on the good side of your life and the people attached to you even as you seek to improve better.

There is something God want to achieve with every situation and people in your life. As you proceed in destiny allow your success no matter how little motivate you; give no room to your past failure and misfortune. Trust God to help you to get better and brighter.

+ What do you see about life and people?

Lord! I receive the grace to always see and focus on the brighter side of all situations in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Your life will get brighter and better when you keep focusing on the brighter side of life!!!

Have a Splendid Tuesday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [07-12-2020]

Focus: Every Prodigal Son

WORD FOR TODAY
All prodigal sons have one thing in common; they waste the resources they acquired from God in a bid to fulfil the lust of the flesh!!!
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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 prodigal son went away from his father with every blessing he collected from him and wasted all of it. This is the typical lifestyle of every prodigal son. They laboured diligently to get a blessing from God and use it to serve the sinful nature and the devil. Imagine a man who fasted and prayed for several days to get power from God in a bid to serve but on receiving it; trade it for money and fame.

It only a healthy man whom the Lord gave life that engages in immorality, robbery and every work of the flesh. What the life of the prodigal son turns out to be, represent the lot of all prodigal sons. Do not take the grace of God for granted nor waste the blessing of God meant to help fulfil your mandate. Be careful to please God with whatever you have and become in every facet of life.

+ Are you a prodigal son?

Lord! Your investment over my life will never be a waste; my life will be for the fulfilment of your purpose in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Every prodigal son is extravagant with every divine resource!!!

Have an Awesome Week Ahead!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [06-12-2020]

Focus: Acknowledge God

WORD FOR TODAY
Life is given to worship and acknowledge God. The only way to overcome every hurdle on the pathway of destiny is to acknowledge God!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." (Proverb 3:6 NIV)
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No man becomes something tangible without God's support and approval. Some people have the strength and can work but end up eating the bread of sorrow. Some have money but several vacuums still lie in their heart which deprived them the joy and the fulfilment they earnestly crave for.

Every attempt a man makes to outsmart God or disregard His will in whatever he does is an attempt to deprive himself the life God wants to give him. It is not enough to achieve something; having joy, peace, satisfaction and fulfilment are what matters. Live your everyday life knowing that without God nothing is possible. The only way to meeting your heart desires is to acknowledge God and to do His will.

+ Do you acknowledge God in all your ways?

Lord! I receive grace to acknowledge and honour You in all my ways in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Acknowledging God is the beginning of the wisdom required to make your paths straight in destiny!!!

Have a Superb Worship Experience!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [05-12-2020]

Focus: Do not be Discouraged

WORD FOR TODAY
A discouragement is a tool the devil always use to hinder a man from forging ahead unto victory and success. Don't be discouraged about anything good you have started or aiming at but be encouraged to succeed in it!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"I command you--be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the LORD your God is with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9 NLT)
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One of those things you will not but always experience in everything you do is discouragement. You will be tempted to quit your marriage, relationships, business, ministry, career, church and the things you do for God on the account of setbacks or unfavourable outcome.

When your expectations over certain issues of life are not met do all you could to ensure improvement. The evil one has not succeeded in whatever you do until he stops you from pursuing your goal. At a point, the Israelites by the virtue of the hardship and setbacks they faced on the pathway to the promised land contemplate not forging ahead but rather return to Egypt. The ultimate goal of discouragement is to take back or put your life on hold. Whenever discouragement comes always find grace and strength in God to encourage yourself to forge ahead!!!

+ Are you discouraged about things?

Lord! I will not be discouraged; come what may I will reach my goal in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Discouragement weakens the required strength you need to achieve your goal. A man will deprive himself his blessings whenever he becomes discouraged.

Have a Motivated Weekend!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [04-12-2020]

Focus: When and What you should celebrate

WORD FOR TODAY
If you must celebrate, it must be on the account of God's goodness in your life and the fact that God is pleased with your existence. The only time your celebration is valid before God is when your name is in the book of life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven." (Luke 10:20 NKJV)
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One of those things that prompt men to celebrate in every facet of life is a good result. When men achieve a good result in academics, marriage, career, business, job etc. they have no choice than to celebrate.

Several men are just desperate and offer themselves to do just whatever it takes to get a result. These people will still call for a party to celebrate unrighteous gains or result that emanates from compromise.

Our Lord made it clear to us that getting results even if it is through righteousness is not enough reason to celebrate but gaining God's approval and maintaining sonship or citizenship with Him, after all, is said and done in every facet of life. In everything you do, you must be rest assured that God is pleased with you and that your salvation is intact whether your result is favourable or not.

+ Is your name in the book of life? Is the Lord pleased with you?

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

Emphasis:
You only have the right to celebrate under God if you are sure of the fact that your name is in the book of life!!!

Have a Celebrated Friday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [03-12-2020]

Focus: Isolation from the Father

WORD FOR TODAY
The greatest opportunity the devil seeks in the life of a man is isolation from God. Each time a man makes a decision which 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 lead 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 Thursday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [02-12-2020]

Focus: There is no one like God

WORD FOR TODAY
You have not known God until you come to the understanding and live with the orientation that there is no one like Him!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"No one is holy like the LORD, For there is none besides You, Nor is there any rock like our God." (1Samuel 2:2 NKJV)
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When the Lord puts an end to the reproach of Hannah, she couldn't help but sing inspirationally that no one is holy like the Lord. Her ordeal and the experience she had with people gave her a clear understanding of the fact that men are not God and that God is not like men. The best of all men will at best be a man and can never take the place of God.

No matter what has happened, happening or will happen, God is holy and righteous. There is nowhere you can get joy, peace, blessing, breakthrough, healing, prosperity, promotion, progress, success that God has not given you. Only God can meet your needs and stand by you in the storm of life. Every blessing that does not take its source from Him is rather trouble. Let's trust in God and honour Him with our existence.

+ Who do you think is comparable to God in your life?

Lord! I worship You because You are not a man and there is none like You in Jesus name. Amen!

Emphasis:
God is not a man and there is none like Him!!!

Have an Exceptional Wednesday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
Happy New Month
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               [01-12-2020]

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 pandemic 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!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [29-11-2020]

Focus: Live Life

WORD FOR TODAY
Live life and don't let life live you. Be deliberate in living to please God through obedience to His word!!!************************************
Scriptural Reference
"But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. (1Corinthians 9:27 NKJV)
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Don't let the situation of life dictate your actions but respond to all situations according to God's word for it. Joseph did not say "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak" when he was tempted but rather disciplined himself and flee from sin according to God's Word. David did not lay his on King Saul who is desperately seeking to kill him because He remembered God's word which says "touch not my anointed."

Someone can be stealing funds placed in his disposal because he is earning little coupled with vast responsibility or unbridled ambition. A man may be indulging in adultery because the temptation is just irresistible. I don't know the reason you always give for your actions. Men of old could have given such but they lived their lives according to God's word and did not allow those situations to lead them to the path they never planned to go. Apostle Paul was tempted in many ways but he disciplined himself to fulfil his mandate.

Take charge of your destiny by denying yourself to have the life God wants to give you!

+ Are you living life or life is living you?

Lord! Give men the grace to deny myself and live to fulfil my mandate in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
The situation of life will lead you to the path you never dreamed to go if you have not resolved to deny yourself in every bid to please God!!!

Have an Awesome Worship Experience!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [29-11-2020]

Focus: Live Life

WORD FOR TODAY
Live life and don't let life live you. Be deliberate in living to please God through obedience to His word!!!************************************
Scriptural Reference
"But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified. (1Corinthians 9:27 NKJV)
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Don't let the situation of life dictate your actions but respond to all situations according to God's word for it. Joseph did not say "the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak" when he was tempted but rather disciplined himself and flee from sin according to God's Word. David did not lay his on King Saul who is desperately seeking to kill him because He remembered God's word which says "touch not my anointed."

Someone can be stealing funds placed in his disposal because he is earning little coupled with vast responsibility or unbridled ambition. A man may be indulging in adultery because the temptation is just irresistible. I don't know the reason you always give for your actions. Men of old could have given such but they lived their lives according to God's word and did not allow those situations to lead them to the path they never planned to go. Apostle Paul was tempted in many ways but he disciplined himself to fulfil his mandate.

Take charge of your destiny by denying yourself to have the life God wants to give you!

+ Are you living life or life is living you?

Lord! Give men the grace to deny myself and live to fulfil my mandate in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
The situation of life will lead you to the path you never dreamed to go if you have not resolved to deny yourself in every bid to please God!!!

Have an Awesome Worship Experience!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [28-11-2020]

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!!!************************************
Scriptural Reference
"Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another;" (Romans 12:10 NKJV).
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Although various life's pursuit 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 Weekend!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [28-11-2020]

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!!!************************************
Scriptural Reference
"Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another;" (Romans 12:10 NKJV).
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Although various life's pursuit 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 Weekend!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [27-11-2020]

Focus: Calmness Under Pressure

WORD FOR TODAY
The best approach to various life's situation which mounts pressure on you is to remain calm and still. To really know and experience the real power and personality of God you must be still!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Moses told the people, Fear not; stand still (firm, confident, undismayed) and see the salvation of the Lord which He will work for you today. For the Egyptians you have seen today you shall never see again." (Exodus 14:13 AMP).
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The Israelites on the pathway towards the promised land came under intense pressure as a result of the host of Egyptians and the red sea right before them. They were terrified and accepted to die, but the word of the Lord came to them as stated in the text above. This they did and experienced the salvation of God.

You also, don't consider it strange each time various life situation mount pressure on you. When under such pressure, the best thing to do is to be still. To be still means to do nothing but to obey God's instructions. You must be still if you desire to experience God.

+ How do you handle the pressure around your life?

Lord! I receive the grace to be still so as to see you always as God in all situation in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
God will surely be God for you; if you will be still and wait upon Him in every life's situation!!!

Have a Refreshed Friday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [26-11-2020]

Focus: The Standard of God

WORD FOR TODAY
You will not have the right assessment of yourself until you evaluate yourself using the standard of God. You are not seeing right until you see yourself as God sees you!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"We are all infected and impure with sin. When we proudly display our righteous deeds, we find they are but filthy rags. Like autumn leaves, we wither and fall. And our sins, like the wind, sweep us away. (Isaiah 64:6 NLT)
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Jesus spoke of a Pharisee who in the place of prayer evaluated himself using the standard of the life of a tax collector and the sinner around him. He was condemned because he fails to seek the glory of God to see the standard expected of him (Luke 18:11-14). Each time a man evaluates himself with the standard of men; he will fall short of God's Glory.

When Prophet Isaiah had an encounter with God and saw His Glory after several years of serving as a prophet to God's people, he cannot help but to voice out "Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, The LORD of hosts." (Isa 6.5).

You must never compare yourself with anyone. We all have different levels of dealings, relationship, encounter with God and exposure to His word. Don't be eaten up by various religious activities but be more concerned about conformity to the life of Christ the author and the finisher of our faith.

+ By whose standard do you evaluate your life? Are you living up to the standard expected of you by God?

Lord! Help me to always behold your Glory that I may not fall short of your expectations for my life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
You will never know how inferior and low standard the righteousness of a man is until you behold the Glory of God!!!

Have a Glorious Thursday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [25-11-2020]

Focus: Loving Your Neighbour as Yourself

WORD FOR TODAY
Life will be beautiful if every man will love his neighbour as himself. The will of God for all men is that we should all love our neighbours as ourselves!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And the second, like it, is this: "You shall love your neighbour as yourself.' There is no other commandment greater than these." (Mark 12:31NKJV)
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Your neighbour is any man in your immediate contact. You have not done God's will until you love your neighbour in the manner you love yourself. The implication of this is that: what you desire for yourself is what you should desire for others and what you don't want for yourself is what you should reject for others. In the practical sense, it is a very great task but a must for all God's children.

We are called to a life of bearing the burden of others as you would to your burden. The parable of the Good Samaritan depicts how we should love our neighbour. The parable shows that Love is proactive, observant, compassionate, responsive, costly,
inopportune, healing, sacrificial, communal, promising, merciful and shows no partiality. Exhibiting these attributes is what makes you a child God.

+ Do you love your neighbour as yourself?

Lord! Help me to always love my neighbour as myself in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
Loving your neighbours as yourself is your primary assignment!!!

Have a lovely Wednesday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [24-11-2020]

Focus: Your Heart and the Issues of Life

WORD FOR TODAY
Every issue of life takes its source from the hearts of men. To guard your heart with all diligence is to save your life from reproach and preserve your glorious destiny!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life." (Proverbs 4:23 NKJV)
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Everything you see men do in various aspects of life starts with a thought process. The evil we see men do occur because they put their evil thoughts into action. Similarly, those men who act righteously and lived a life of integrity, did that not because evil thoughts did not enter their hearts but because they guarded their hearts and silenced the evil thought process in it.

It wasn't as if the king's food was not attractive to Daniel. A strong young man like Joseph will naturally yield to the advances made by Potiphar's wife. David didn't lay his hand on King Saul even though he sought to kill him at all cost. These men were able to live correctly because they guarded their hearts. To have the life God wants to give you, there is a need to seek God's help through His word to guard your heart diligently.

+ Is the word of God hidden in your heart?

Lord! Help me to always remember your word in my heart; that I might not sin against You in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
The nature of your heart defines your actions!!!

Have a Superb Tuesday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [23-11-2020]

Focus: Long Life is God's Gift

WORD FOR TODAY
The plan of God for every man who dwells under the secret place of the most high is to enjoy a long life. Long life is an exclusive inheritance of every child of God!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"With long life I will satisfy him, And show him My salvation." (Psalm 91:16 NKJV)
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No matter what happens and your experience in the land of the living; you must be mindful of the fact that God has promised to satisfy you with long life and show you His salvation as long as you abide in His presence. The devil is aware of this and makes everything possible to ensure that he lure men away from God's presence using various issues of life.

Don't allow any situation of life to take you away from God's presence nor hinder you from doing His will. The lives of various men of old have proven the fact that going away from God's presence or disobedience to His word means "death". There is yet a glory to be revealed in your life. Trust your life to God and wait for His salvation in every facet of life!!!

+ Do you dwell in the secret place of the Most High? Do you value God's presence?

Lord! Help me to always abide in your presence in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
Long life is a gift for every man who abides in God's presence!!!

Have a Delightful Week Ahead!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [22-11-2020]

Focus: History Does Not Forgive

WORD FOR TODAY
Everything you are doing now will become a reference point in the days to come. Even though God and men can forgive your sins history does not!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For David had done what was pleasing in the LORD's sight and had obeyed the LORD's commands throughout his life, except in the affair concerning Uriah the Hittite." (1Kings15:5 NLT)
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Most of what men do today may not be written in books but sometimes in the heart of men. You must be mindful of the fact that it is very easy to remember the evil that men do than the good things they do. David did great exploit in his days; most of which were not mentioned on several occasions but the mistake he made was repeatedly announced.

Sin is a reproach which soils the life's history of a man. Imagine a man who spent the money kept in his disposal and fail to account for it. Each time there is a need for faithful men, his previous unfaithfulness will be remembered and he will be avoided. Don't say God is merciful and live as if you have a license to sin; thinking that you will always find forgiveness. In everything you do, submit yourself to God and allow Him to live His life in you.

+ How are you living your life?

Lord! Help me to live righteously in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
The way you live your life at every point in time will continue to be a reference point in days to come!!!

Have a Graceful Worship Experience!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [21-11-2020]

Focus: When you should be Desperate

WORD FOR TODAY
Not all act of desperation is evil. However, every man is expected to be desperate when it comes to finding God and doing His will!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And when they could not come near Him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where He was. So when they had broken through, they let down the bed on which the paralytic was lying." (Mark 2:4 NJKV)
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The friends of the paralytic man displayed an act of desperation while ensuring that their friend gets to Jesus to be healed of his paralysis. The Lord saw their act as great faith. The act of desperation that tends towards knowing God, walking and working in obedience to do His good pleasure is a good one.

David was equally known for his desperation towards God. He said, "O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you". This is the desperation that we should have for God—a great need or desire for God.

If we don’t feel desperate for God, we don’t tend to cry out to Him. And this leads to spiritual death. Being desperate for more of God should be the cry of every Bible-believing Christian. We should want our cup to overflowing with God’s presence and existence, and we should be ever seeking more of Him. Spiritual death comes when we think we have enough of God when we think our cup is appropriately filled.

+ Are you desperate for God and His is will for your life?

Lord! I want more of you in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
If you must be desperate it must be an intense desire for more of God and His will for you in every facet of life.

Have a Delightful Weekend!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [20-11-2020]

Focus: God the Builder of Everything

WORD FOR TODAY
You are not building until God builds on your behalf. Whatever will stand the test of time must take its root from God!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For every house is built by someone, but God is the builder of everything." (Hebrews 3:4 NIV)
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Everything in this life will not but be subjected to the test of time. It is only those things which stand the test of time that stands. Time will surely tell about the root of various things in your life.

We must not be eaten up by what we see in the lives of men; the most important thing about them is the place of God in their respective lives.

As you lay the foundation of your life in every aspect of your life be it; marital, career, spiritual, social and other aspects; be ever mindful of the fact that God is the builder of everything. Acknowledge Him in all your ways, don't be wise in your own eyes. Submit yourself totally to God. Allow Him to have full control over the affairs of your life. This is the only way He will get involved in the building process of your life to ensure conformity to His precious plan for you.

+ Is the Lord involved in the building process of your life?

Lord! I give you full control, lead and help me to pattern my way to the way of success in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Every man may build something but God is the real builder of all things. He will only help in building whatever you commit into His hands!

Have a Refreshed Friday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [19-11-2020]

Focus: Be Happy in the Lord

WORD FOR TODAY
The situation of life will always present two available options at every point in time; either to make you happy or sad. If you have chosen the Lord; you have every right to be happy!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous; sing, all you who are upright in heart!" (Psalms 32:11 NIV).
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Life is characterized by mixed reactions due to various happenings around us. At a point, it possible that the sound of joy is heard in a particular house and weeping in the next. Our lives are more like a book having different chapters. Irrespective of the chapter your life might appear to be; the fact remains that you should allow the Joy of the Lord to rule over your life.

We will not but always come to various points where the situation of life will be so difficult to the point of being tempted to give up. When life presents the option of sadness to you. Please choose to be happy if not for anything but for the fact that you have God and that glorious days lie ahead of you.

Whatever the case may be with you don't forget the fact that the Lord has invested so much on you to bring you this far. Rejoice in hope that all will be well with you. Don't give up on the plan of God for you; always look up to seeing the glorious days ahead of you even if the present situation is not proving it.

+ Have you chosen the path of Happiness?

Lord! I will continue to trust you. I will never give up on your promises. I will always rejoice in your salvation in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis
Whatever the case may be in every life's situation; it is your right to be happy as God's children!!

Have a Joyful Thursday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [18-11-2020]

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 situation 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 above other creation 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 Wednesday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [17-11-2020]

Focus: Blessing Others with What you Have

WORD FOR TODAY
It is only what you give that is capable of blessing others and making you a blessing. Everything given to meet the Lord's need in the lives of men is never given in vain!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And they said to Him, "We have here only five loaves and two fish." (Matthew 14:17 NKJV)
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God in his graciousness did not create a poor man. A poor man is a man who has nothing to give. It is only when the heart of a man becomes poor that is when he thinks that he cannot give but must only receive. Irrespective of the level of resources at your disposal you must be mindful of the fact that you are created to bless lives with what you have.

Five loaves and two fishes presented by a disciple feed 5000 men who followed Jesus to the mountain. What this disciple did was registered in the scripture for remembrance from generation to generation. God right from time has an attitude of placing the resources he needs in the hands of his people. Do not hesitate to make yourself a worthy instrument of blessing and allow the blessing of the Lord to flow through you.

+ Is your life a blessing?

Lord! Make me an extended hand of your blessing in the lives of men. Let my existence meet your needs on earth in Jesus name. Amen!

Emphasis
What you have is only useful when it meets the Lord's need to bless lives!!!

Have a Blessed Tuesday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [16-11-2020]

Focus: The Perils of the Love of Money

WORD FOR TODAY
When money becomes the force that drives a man's life there is no limit to the evil such can commit.
Love for money can make a man settle for anything!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows."
I (1Timothy 6:10 NKJV)
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Money is a god that takes the place of the Almighty God in the lives of men. It is so powerful that it can cause men not to have the right sense of judgement and sound conscience. Also, it can make men make nonsense of the consecration they have built over the years.

The fact that money is an indispensable entity in the life of a man; makes it very crucial for you to place it in its rightful place. Money is a good servant but a bad master. Don't allow money to define your career, marriage, academics, ministry and your entire life. If you do, it will ruin your life and rob you of the life that God wants to give you.

+ Where do you place money in your life?

Lord! I will not be ruled by money in Jesus name. Amen!

Emphasis
Evil is not far from a man who is ruled by the love of money!!!

Have a Wonderful Week Ahead!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [15-11-2020]

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 Worship Experience!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [14-11-2020]

Focus: A Grievous Evil

WORD FOR TODAY
There is no evil as grievous as labouring but not allowed to enjoy the fruit of labour. It is God that allows and strengthens a man to labour and at the same time enjoy the fruit of labour!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"God gives a man wealth, possessions and honor, so that he lacks nothing his heart desires, but God does not enable him to enjoy them, and a stranger enjoys them instead. This is meaningless, a grievous evil." (Ecclesiastes 6:2 NIV)
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Life has indicated that it is a thing to labour it is another thing to enjoy the fruit of labour. As we proceed in destiny, we must be mindful of the fact that God rules in the affairs of men and must be acknowledged in everything we do.

The life of the Rich fool was cut short when he thinks he should settle and enjoy the fruit of his labour (Luke 12:16–21). The Midianites oppressed the Israelites by harvesting their crops at the time of harvest leaving them to wallow in hunger (Judges 6).

It is a very painful experience for a man to experience shame at the time he should manifest His Glory or experience sorrow when he is expected to be joyful. Acknowledge God in all your ways and always ask for the grace to enjoy the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.

+ Do you acknowledge God in your pursuit?

Lord! Without your help in my life, there is nothing; I receive the grace to acknowledge you in my ways in Jesus name. Amen!

Emphasis
It is not enough to labour in every facet of life; it God that enables a man to enjoy the fruit of labour!!!

Have a Blessed Weekend!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [13-11-2020]

Focus: Be an Example of a Believer

WORD FOR TODAY
Your lifestyle is a critical factor that gives a first-hand orientation about your faith and your God. The type of Christian you are is the definition of who Christians are to the people in your immediate contact!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Let no one despise or think less of you because of your youth, but be an example (pattern) for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and purity."
(1Timothy 4:12 AMP)
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The day a man decides to follow God or be in the company of God's people, he carries an important identity that can either glorify God or drag His name in the mud. You must be mindful of how you live your life as God's children.

A man saw the behaviour of a man who claimed to be a Christian and concluded that he doesn't know that's how Christians behave. You can't afford to be a disgrace to the name of God nor be a stumbling block to people who want to come to God. The life you live matters to the work of salvation in this age. Hence, in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and purity be an example of a believer to the glory of God.

+ What type of believer are you?

Lord! Let your attributes find expression in my life in every facet of life in Jesus name. Amen!

Emphasis
The way people see you determines what they think of your faith and your God!!!

Have a Gracious Friday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [12-11-2020]

Focus: What makes you better?

WORD FOR TODAY
The grace of God is what actually what makes the difference in the lives of men. What is left in the life of a man when grace is removed in all ramifications of life is dust!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"All go to one place: all are from the dust, and all return to dust." (Ecclesiastes 3:20 NKJV)
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Several men in their reasoning think that they are better than other people because they don't have the education, career, job, car, houses, material possessions, ministry, wife/husband, children, authority etc. like they do. No man is better than another; it is the measure of grace given to every individual that makes it look as if some are better.

If you can make a critical analysis of your life, you will discover that nothing is so special about you. Those aspects that make it looks as if you are powerful; someone will do even more exceptionally if given the grace. It is wrong for you to look at a man and conclude in your heart that "I am better" If all the grace made available to us is withdrawn what would be left with our life? It is the grace of God in our lives that make us who we are.

We must be honest the estimation of ourselves, measuring our value by how much grace God has given us. We must know that the end of everything we think we are or we will be is dust.

+ What makes you better?

Lord! Help me to always know that I am a product of grace and that the beauty of my life is your work in me in Jesus name. Amen!

Emphasis
There is nothing called a genius, handsome/beautiful, rich, brilliance, excellence etc. but the grace of God which makes the difference in the lives of men. All men are the same; dust!!!

Have a Graceful Thursday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [11-11-2020]

Focus: Character is Everything

WORD FOR TODAY
A man will end up becoming miserable, irrespective of how great the plan of God is for him if he lacks character. Your gift is capable of placing you high but it takes character to sustain your height in every facet of life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity." (1Timothy 4:12 NKJV)
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One of those things the Lord does for those who became and will become a useful instrument in His hands is that He takes them through a process of character development. Irrespective of what God wants to achieve with your life if you lack character it will amount to nothing.

There are several men out there who detest every act that has to do with normal and due process. They hate righteousness and boycott every process meant to prepare them for the fulfilment of their mandate. Such will not but fail in destiny; it is a matter of time. It takes a good character to sustain a home, business, academics, career, job, ministry and any position of leadership.

Your character is a factor that determines how far you will go and the perspective of your journey in destiny. Nothing good will work well in the hands of a man who lacks the required character to do well. Submit yourself to every divine process meant to shape your life into fulfilling your divine purpose in life.

+ What is your attitude towards various process meant to shape your life into the original plan of God for your life?

Lord! Help me to always yield myself to every divine process meant to shape my life into your plans for me in Jesus name. Amen!

Emphasis
Your character is a factor that determines if you will be what God wants you to be!!!

Have a Promising Wednesday!!!

~~~Daily Spiritual Digest~~~ 
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               [10-11-2020]

Focus: A Brother's keeper

WORD FOR TODAY
You are in the domain of your placement as a brother's keeper. God wants your neighbours and everything about them to be safe under your watch!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"But I don't need to write to you about the Christian love that should be shown among God's people. For God himself has taught you to love one another." (1Thessalonian 4.9
NLT)
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God is always on a lookout for faithful men who will be in charge of various affairs of men. Every man needs a brother. You will need people to run your business, teach and guide your children, build your estate, keep your home when you are not available. You will need collaborators in everything you do in the manner others will also need you.

As you will be in charge of people's life, business, enterprise, children, wife, husband, marriage, career, ministry etc. be mindful of the fact that it is the will of God that the lives of these people are safe in your hands. Always allow God to help you to be found faithful in what belongs to other men. It is in doing this that you will enjoy the blessing of the Lord in what belongs to you.

In the manner, God asked of Abel from Cain the same way He will enquire from you what happens to your neighbour through your deeds. See your neighbour as your self. Don't build your joy by sowing the seed of sorrow in the life of another. Rather, be a source of joy to people who comes your way.

+ How safe is the lives of men under your care?

Lord! Make me eternal excellence and the joy of many generations in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Your primary assignment in every domain of life is to ensure the lives of men are safe under your care!!!

Have a Delightful Tuesday!!!