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Christianity EtcThe Only Wise God by jonatoye(op): 7:04am On Oct 10, 2020
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               [10-10-2020]

Focus: The Only Wise God

WORD FOR TODAY
The way of the Lord is the way of wisdom. Only God is wise, powerful and great. Wisdom in life begins with knowing that only God is wise in all situations!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen." ( Jude.1.25 NKJV)
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Wisdom only belongs to God our creator and the planner of our destiny. Men who lived the best type of life on earth were men who accept the life God wants to give them by walking and working in his way. Wisdom begins with acknowledging God and obeying His word.

His wisdom is revealed through His word to us. His word to us concerning marriage is that He hates divorce, the husband should love his wife even as the wife submit to her husband. In a relationship with others, he charged us to love our neighbour as ourselves. When He admonishes us to run from sin; His ultimate interest is to preserve us from death.

The life of a man is better when he yields himself to submit to God's principle presented to him. Don't question Him about the nature of your experience; your lot in the land of the living is a typical instance of His Wisdom!!!

Do you subscribe to God's wisdom by yielding to His words?

Bless the Lord oh my Soul; your ways are wisdom and you will make everything beautiful in its time in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
The wisdom of the Lord, no one can fathom; it is exceptional from generation to generation!!!

Have an Exceptional Weekend!!!
Christianity EtcMany Heroes But One Model by jonatoye(op): 8:01am On Oct 08, 2020
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               [08-10-2020]

Focus: Many Heroes but One Model

WORD FOR TODAY
God in His infinite mercy has presented to us in this life several heroes who were exceptional in their own time from generation to generation but has given a model and that model is our Lord Jesus Christ!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith." (Hebrews 12:2a NKJV)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The history of man in the universe under God is not complete without making reference to some men who made a mark in the sand of time. The book of Hebrews 11 gave the chronicles of the likes of Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Samson, Gideon, David and others.

Despite the fact that these great men of faith were exceptional; God didn't present them to us as models even though we can learn some things in their lives. The birth of Ishmael and the death of Uriah was a significant shortcoming in the life of Abraham and David a man with a heart after God respectively. Hence, we cannot be like them. At a point in the lives of these men; they needed to lay aside every weight, and the sin which ensnared them.

Jesus Christ is the model presented to us by God Himself; to Him alone He is well pleased.

Who is your model?

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

Emphasis:
There are several heroes in life but Christ Jesus is our model!!!

Have a Delightful Thursday!!!
Christianity EtcJudgement By Appearance by jonatoye(op): 7:28am On Oct 07, 2020
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               [07-10-2020]

Focus: Judgement by Appearance

WORD FOR TODAY
There is more to a man's life than what you see in him. You must always seek to know what God is saying about a man before you commit yourself to him!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"The LORD doesn't make decisions the way you do! People judge by outward appearance, but the LORD looks at a person's thoughts and intentions." (1Samuel 16:7b NLT)
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There is no man who goes out without packaging and making a good presentation of himself. Hence, what we see in people is mostly what they want people to see about them. We must be mindful of the fact that all men no matter how anointed and spiritual they appears to be can be deceived with the appearance of men.

Men who seek to divorce their wives, people who robbed others, men who killed and do evil to others, don't usually wear with such an appearance at the beginning. It is only God who knows the heart of men. You must seek God adequately whenever there is a need to have dealings with men on critical issues of life.

Do you seek God's involvement in your dealings with men?

Lord! You that knows the heart of men lead me aright in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
The best a man can see about people is their appearance; only God sees heart!!!

Have a beautiful Wednesday!!!
Christianity EtcPrincipal Of Witchcraft by jonatoye(op): 4:39am On Oct 06, 2020
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               [06-10-2020]

Focus: Principle of Witchcraft

WORD FOR TODAY
Witchcraft is a craft used to manipulate men from doing what they will naturally not do!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And Jesus answered them, "See that no one leads you astray. (Matthew 24:4 ESV)
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The principle behind every witchcraft is manipulation. Every man who manipulates other men to do something is practising witchcraft. Whatever means (occultic power, lies, false assurance, vain promises, fake prophecy etc) a man used to manipulate others is the craft serving as an instrument of manipulation.

It is not only men who are an agent of darkness that practice witchcraft but also many so-called believers and men of God. People who organise spiritual programs in the disguise of solving problems or winning souls but to make money, men who initiate others into an occultic world in the name of deliverance, using diabolic means to heal people in the name of God, fake promises or prophecy to collect money from people, manipulating a man into marriage or any kind of selection process is an act of witchcraft.

In this end time, they will be many; Jesus said: "See that no one leads you astray".

In what way are you practising witchcraft?

Lord! I will not be led astray in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Every man who manipulate men contrary to their wish and against God's will practices witchcraft!!!

Have an Impressive Tuesday!!!
Christianity EtcA Way To Perfection by jonatoye(op): 7:31am On Oct 05, 2020
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               [05-10-2020]

Focus: A way to Perfection

WORD FOR TODAY
The benchmark of a perfect life is God Himself. Our lives will only become perfect whenever we allow Christ to live His life in us!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven is perfect." (Matthew 5:48 NLT)
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The state of the fallen man is not a type that can be perfect as required by God. A man being ruled with by the sinful nature can never be perfect. A way to perfection is simply living your life with the word of God as a mirror guiding your life. It is actually submitting to God's will come what may.

There is no doubt about the fact that you have your own way of life and live by your own principles; the fact still remains the arm of the flesh cannot please God. We will not be able to meet up with God's expectation for our lives as far as fulfilling His purpose is concerned if we fail to submit our lives and allow Him to live His life in us.

Do you allow God to live His life in you?

Lord! I receive the grace to always submit my will and allow you to live Your life in me in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
The only way to be perfect is to submit and allow God to live His life in you!!!

Have a Superb Week Ahead!!!
Christianity EtcThe Perfect World by jonatoye(op): 7:08am On Oct 04, 2020
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               [04-10-2020]

Focus: The Perfect World

WORD FOR TODAY
The perfect world is not in the reality but the world we created in our heart. Perfection can only be seen in what God has done and not of men!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Then God saw everything that He had made, and indeed it was very good." (Genesis 1:31a NKJV)
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Several men in heart think if they can get some things for themselves and attain a high position in a job or career then their lives will be perfect; that is actually far from reality. The judgement of a man is too weak to define a perfect world. What you think is good or not good can turn out to be contrary with time.

There is no perfect school, church, relationship, friend, marriage, home, husband/wife, business, career, city, country. Wherever you find mortals there you find imperfection. Your world will become perfect if you begin to see it, the way God is seeing it and you submit yourself to do God's will and align your life according to His purpose.

Do you see yourself the way God is seeing you?

Lord! I receive the grace to always desire the life you want to give me; help me to align my life according to your will in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
The life God wants to give you according to His purpose is the best and perfect one!!!

Have an Awesome Worship Experience!!!
Christianity EtcWaiting On God by jonatoye(op): 7:54am On Oct 03, 2020
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               [03-10-2020]

Focus: Waiting on God

WORD FOR TODAY
Waiting on God is an exclusive part of your consecration. If you must have the life God wants to give you; you must know how to wait upon the Lord for everything!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31NKJV)
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You will only find strength in God to fulfill your purpose if you wait upon God. The best of the life the Lord wants to give a man may never be possible if he does not know how to wait upon the Lord.

Waiting is actually a way of life and a way to buildup the required strength for every blessing of life. Don't settle for less than what God reserved for your life; find grace under God to be patient enough to allow the promises of God for your life to come to maturity.

Are you waiting on God?

Lord! I receive the Grace to wait on you and have the life you want to give me in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Emphasis:
Waiting upon God is waiting for the best prepared for you!!!

Have a Graceful Weekend!!!
Christianity EtcThe Mighty Hands Of God by jonatoye(op): 5:25am On Oct 01, 2020
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Happy New Month
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               [01-10-2020]

Focus: The Mighty Hands of God

WORD FOR TODAY
What you have achieved so far in life is more of God's grace than your effort. No matter what you feel about life; the fact still remains that the mighty hands of God brought you this far!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And remember that you were a slave in the land of Egypt, and the LORD your God brought you out from there by a mighty hand and by an outstretched arm; therefore the LORD your God commanded you to keep the Sabbath day." (Deuteronomy 5:15 NKJV)
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The Israelites in a buildup to enter into the promised land were given some instructions. They were to remember that they were slaves in Egypt and that the mighty hands of God brought them through the red sea, journey in the wilderness for forty years without planting a single crop and yet with the daily provision of food.

This year has been a special one and a lot of things has happened. Despite all that has happened the Lord kept you not because you are good or careful enough but God had mercy on you. You must not be ignorant of the fact that several men have died, many jobs have been lost, several business collapsed among others.

As you proceed in destiny be mindful of the fact that it was the mighty hands of God that is getting you going in life. No matter how wonderfully placed you are and the level of God's grace in your life you must never forget who you used to be and that it was the grace of God that made you what you are.
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Question For Meditation:
+ What would have become of your life without the help of God?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I thank you for your grace in my life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
It is not by your power or by your might that you came this far but the mighty hands of God!!!

Have a Fantastic Month Ahead!!!
Christianity EtcFlee From Reproach by jonatoye(op): 7:16am On Sep 30, 2020
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Focus: Flee from Reproach

WORD FOR TODAY
Every invitation or temptation to sin is a call to reproach. Sin no matter how wonderful or presentable it appears to be is a reproach!!!:
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Scriptural Reference
"Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people." (Proverb 14:34 NKJV).
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In the garden of Eden when Adam sinned, he could not parade himself but hide. Every man in his right-thinking mind knows that sin is not something you delight in but a reproach. The fact that several people now present act of sin as a norm does not change the fact that it is a reproach which overshadows the glory of God in the life of a man.

The case of the wife of Uriah was a sting in the life of King David. The birth of Ishmael was a significant mistake on the part of Abraham. God forgave these men their shortcomings but it will continue to be in their record from generation to generation.

There is no man who desires a cheating and unfaithful husband or wife. No man will put a corrupt individual at the helm of his affairs. Where there is sin there is a reproach. Flee from sin and submit yourself to do the will of God just like Joseph and Daniel. Honour God with your life and decision; that's the pathway to glory.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Are you free from sin?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to live a life free from sin in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Sin is a reproach that makes the virtue of God recessive in the life of a man!!!

Have a Gracious Wednesday!!!
Christianity EtcDesire Righteousness For Elevation by jonatoye(op): 6:58am On Sep 29, 2020
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Focus: Desire Righteousness for Elevation

WORD FOR TODAY
In all thy getting, make righteousness a priority; this is the only sure way to elevation in life. To have the life God wants to give you, righteousness is a must!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a reproach to any people." (Proverb 14:34 NKJV).
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If there is something you must seek in every pursuit of life, it must be the Kingdom of God and it's righteousness. There is nothing you get through unrighteous means that will rob you of your peace, joy, fulfilment and the satisfaction you truly desire.

A man can strive to ensure that he is elevated in various aspect of life but true elevation comes from God. No matter what you do, if God did not elevate you, you can never have the real feeling of exaltation. Many people appear to be great but in their heart greatness is far from them; their appearance appear great but they are still struggling in the heart because they know it is fake.

How does a man who stole what belongs to another to build his own empire feels? What can we say of a man who passes an examination through malpractice or attained a position through character assassination? Even if they appear to feel good; deep down in their heart, they know it is fake. Allow God to elevate you. You will only live a life devoid of reproach and find fulfilment in death and eternity when you live righteously and enjoys Gods elevation!!!
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you love righteousness?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I received the grace to love and seek righteousness all the days of my life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Righteousness is a pre-requisite for exaltation under God!!!

Have a Superb Tuesday!!!
Christianity EtcWhen Challenges Come by jonatoye(op): 7:16am On Sep 28, 2020
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Focus: When challenges Come

WORD FOR TODAY
When challenges come, it separates those who truly have a desire and passion from those who merely have wishes. It comes to bring the best out of our lives!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"If you faint in the day of adversity, Your strength is small" (Proverb 24:10 NKJV)
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Sometimes, the best of a person does not come until he is in trouble. No man in this life actually succeeds in anything without overcoming challenges. You only have a breakthrough when you are able to pass through various hurdles to achieve your goals. Life's challenges are an essential part of our lives and are meant to make us a better person.

The challenges in your life are not different from the one common to all men, it only has different dimension and fields. Every marriage that works, worked not because they didn't face challenges but because the people involved passionately and diligently made it work with the wisdom of God.

This is also applicable to people in ministry, business, academics and career. Nothing actually works naturally, things are made to work by confronting the challenges against it. Life will not but always present various issues to prompt you to give up; always find strength in God to stand in all challenging situations of life.
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Question For Meditation:
+ How strong are you and on what basis will you be victorious in various issues of life?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Empower me to overcome every challenge that comes my way in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
When challenges come it comes to make you a better person !!!

Have a Breathtaking Week Ahead!!!
Christianity EtcThe Love Of Money by jonatoye(op): 6:58am On Sep 27, 2020
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               [27-09-2020]

Focus: Be Free from the Love of Money

WORD FOR TODAY
You will not serve God acceptably until you are free from the love of money. There is no limit to the evil you can commit when money becomes your master!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you." (Hebrews 13:5 NIV)
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Money is a good servant but a bad master. It can help you to achieve great things and can as well make you become a monster. It a god which contend with the place of the almighty God in the lives of men. Money has taken many to a place they never wanted to be and has influenced men to do what they never wanted to do. It is capable of buying the conscience of a man.

The best position you should place money is the place of a servant and not a master. Never give too much power to money because despite the fact that it is an indispensable element of the human life on earth the fact still remains that, it can cost you your peace, integrity, purpose, mandate, message, relationships, fulfilment, hope for eternity with God etc. There are several good people in this life who would have made an impact in the lives of men but eventually became a laughing stock because of money.
Don't allow money to rule your heart.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Is money your servant or your master?

Prayer Point
Lord! I will not be a slave to money in Jesus name. Amen!

Main Emphasis:
There is nothing you lay your hands upon that will favour or please God in the presence of the love of money!!!

Have a Graceful Worship Experience!!
Christianity EtcImplications Of Evil Deeds by jonatoye(op): 7:33am On Sep 26, 2020
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               [26-09-2020]

Focus: Implication of Evil Deeds

WORD FOR TODAY
An evil deed is enough to overshadow several good deeds a man does in his lifetime. It is very easy to remember the evil a man does than his numerous good deeds!!!
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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."
(1Kings 15:5 NLT)
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In everything you do, be mindful of the fact that history does not forgive. Whatever a man does at every point in time goes into the memory lane. A single evil deed of a man is capable of denting the good record. I have come to know by experience that people easily identify and take note of the shortcomings when observing something.

In the evaluation of the life of David, a man after God's heart the issues of Uriah the Hittite whom he killed will not but always come up. Sin breeds bad history; which does not forgive. Sin is a reproach which mars the destiny of a man. Be careful not to destroy the work of God through you and the good legacy you've instituted over the years by yielding yourself to the sinful nature. A man does to himself a great evil each time he yields himself to the works of the flesh.
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Question For Meditation:
+ How do you live your life?

Prayer Point
Lord! I receive the grace to live in the spirit; my destiny will not fail in Jesus name. Amen!

Main Emphasis:
The way you live at every point in time is a build-up to your legacy in life!!!

Have a Friendly Weekend!!!
Christianity EtcAccept The Truth by jonatoye(op): 5:57am On Sep 25, 2020
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Focus: Accept the Truth

WORD FOR TODAY
Every man will eventually come to the knowledge of the truth. The earlier you accept the truth the better for you!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding." (Proverbs 23:23 NIV).
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The truth will always be the truth. It cannot die, no matter how much men try to kill. It can be covered but only within a time limit.

The truth about a thing is not complete until Christ Jesus is revealed. "Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." (John 14:6). A man is free to believe anything and live by whatever he thinks. However, the truth(Jesus) is just so patient, gentle and lowly in heart to the point that He always wait for the third day for its revelation.

The truth was beaten, molested and killed but on the third day, He resurrected. There is always the third day in every situation of life. We must live our lives having the third day of every affair of our lives in mind. For those who denied the fact that Jesus is Lord and the only begotten son of God will understand on the third day.

There are men who took advantage of some innocent souls who were at their mercy. The third day will come when their victims will realise their wickedness and their evil deeds will come to remembrance.

Some teachers, pastors, managers and leaders engage in various malpractice in their service to those under them. When the people whom they render such service come to the realization of the truth they will be remembered for their unrighteous deeds. Don't neglect the truth; accept and live by it. When it seems it doesn't pay don't forget the fact that the third day will come.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you know and live by the truth?

Prayer Point
Lord! I receive the grace to live by and for the truth in Jesus name. Amen!

Main Emphasis:
Every effort made in every bid to kill the truth is a fruitless effort!!!

Have a Fantastic Friday!!!
Christianity EtcWhat Has Changed? by jonatoye(op): 8:28am On Sep 24, 2020
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Focus: What Has Changed?

WORD FOR TODAY
The reception of the spirit of Christ in the life of a man comes with a significant change. The hallmark of a man who is in Christ is that there is a significant transition from a sinful way of life to a new life in Christ!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new." (2Corinthians 5:17 NKJV)
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The implication of submitting your life to Christ Jesus is that your life is no longer your own; you can no longer live the way you used to live and that your life is now available for Christ to live His life in your life. Hence, as long as Christ lives in you it will be practically impossible for you to live the way you used to live.

When Zacchaeus encountered Jesus, he repented from his evil ways and restituted his ways before God. There is a call for every one of us to examine our ways to see if truly we are living in newness of life. You cannot claim to be in Christ and still be lying, stealing, fighting, keeping malice, committing adultery, exhibiting unforgiveness and engaging in the act of unrighteousness. All men who are truly in Christ resemble Him in His attributes.
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Question For Meditation:
+ What has really changed since you gave your life to Christ Jesus?

Prayer Point
Lord! Give me the grace to submit to your will always; live your life in me in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
An encounter with Christ Jesus comes with a significant change in life!!!

Have a Remarkable Thursday!!!
Christianity EtcDon't Go Too Far by jonatoye(op): 4:05am On Sep 23, 2020
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               [23-09-2020]

Focus: Don't go too far

WORD FOR TODAY
Every counsel telling you not to go too far in every bid to serve the Lord or advance further into your glorious destiny under God is a counsel meant to bind your life to slavery. There is no man who chooses to be shallow in his relationship with God that will ever enter the rest prepared for him!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"So Pharaoh said, "I will let you go, that you may sacrifice to the LORD your God in the wilderness; only you shall not go very far away. Intercede for me." (Exodus 8:28 NKJV)
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The evil one in every facet of life will never stop you from engaging in any activities but will ensure that you are not deeply rooted in your relationship with God. There are several Pharaoh in the likes of job, career, personal ambition, addictions, desire for riches and accomplishment in various aspects of life that will not but always suggest that you should not go far in your pursuit to know God and have a cordial relationship with Him.

Pharaoh made this suggestion to the Israelites in a bid to keep them in captivity. Whatever limit your relationship with God keeps you in captivity of sin and the works of the flesh. The more you give yourself to God and deeply rooted in His word the more you will be free from sin which tends to keep you a slave. This is not about been a fanatics but knowing God and living His life to fulfil His purpose on earth.

In the manner God wants you to be with Him, so also the devil wants you to be an instrument in his hands. Don't fall for the deception of the evil one admonishing you not to go far. If you must have the life God wants to give you and get to your promised land; you must not only go far with Him but also work and walk with Him all the days of your life!
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Question For Meditation:
+ What is limiting your relationship with God?

Prayer Point
Blessed Holy Spirit, take me deeper still; till my life is wholly lost in Jesus and His perfect will in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The deeper your relationship is with God the more meaningful your life will be in God's purpose!!!

Have a Stunning Wednesday!!!
Christianity EtcThe Chains Of Unforgiveness by jonatoye(op): 4:14pm On Sep 22, 2020
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               [22-09-2020]

Focus: The Chains of Unforgiveness

WORD FOR TODAY
Unforgiveness is a chain that hinders the prayers, progress, and the fulfillment of a man. It is an attribute that depicts arrogance and wickedness before God!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." (Matthew 6:15 NKJV)
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Every man is an offender before God. The fact that God forgave our sins put every one of us under compulsion to forgive those who offend us. Therefore, we have no justifiable reason before God not to forgive others for their shortcomings towards us. Unforgiveness is a chain that chains a man to his unpleasant past, bitterness, and failure.

If your heart is so hard that it cannot be broken to the point of letting go of people's offence, you need serious deliverance because it will lead you to destruction. There is an everlasting resistance before any man who displays or harbour unforgiveness and that resistance is God Himself. Humble yourself under God to forgive men for their sins and be mindful that there is a measure of God in the lives of men created by Him.

Imagine a man who is sad and embittered in 2020 because of what someone did to him in 1994. It is time to move away from what men have done to you in the past. Break the chain of unforgiveness and move into the precious plan of God for your life.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Is there an offense you have vowed never to forgive?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to always humble myself, grant me a gentle heart that let go of every offence in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
A man displays wickedness and arrogance which is capable of chaining him to a horrible past each time he fails to forgive those who offend him!!

Have a Graceful Tuesday!!!
Christianity EtcRedeeming The Days Of Affliction by jonatoye(op): 7:03am On Sep 21, 2020
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               [21-09-2020]

Focus: Redeeming the Days of Affliction

WORD FOR TODAY
It is in the plan of God for you to experience joy for the days of sorrow and evil as well as beauty for ashes. You have every right to be happy and find fulfillment in every facet of life as a child of God!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Make us glad in proportion to the days in which You have afflicted us and to the years in which we have suffered evil." (Psalms 90:15 AMP).
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The peculiarity of the earth in which we are in is that it is characterized by both good and evil. Do not consider it strange when you have evil experiences; know that it is an exclusive nature of this world.

Also, Life is characterized by a change in times and seasons. It is not in the plans of God for your life to have an identical experience throughout your days.

Therefore, it is not wrong for you to desire a change of life as your fleeting years go by. As the psalmist prayed, you also can beg God in this respect. This prayer Job also prayed. Having known that his redeemer lives; waited for his change to come.

If God did for the likes of David and Joseph; He can do it for you. Your life as a child of God will not be an exception. You will have joy for all your sorrow and great blessing for everything you lacked.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Is there any day to redeem?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Make us glad in proportion to the days in which You have afflicted us and to the years in which we have suffered evil in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Though you might have been afflicted in many ways, the Lord can make you glad even much more than the proportion of the days of your affliction!!!

Have a Refreshing Week Ahead!!!
Christianity EtcWays Of Doing Things by jonatoye(op): 7:24am On Sep 20, 2020
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               [20-09-2020]

Focus: Ways of doing things

WORD FOR TODAY
There are three ways of doing things; the right way, wrong way, and God's way. God does things as it pleases Him and He is unquestionable!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him." (Psalm 115:3 NIV)
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It is not enough that something is right, if there is anything you must do, it is just the will of God and must be done in God's way. As a child of God, you must know and live with the orientation that you are created to fulfill God's purpose. The fact that we are created by God gives Him the liberty to do with our lives whatever it pleases Him.

What God needs from you at every point in time is your cooperation. He needs you to obey and tremble at His word. Uzziah felt it was right to prevent the ark of God from falling but what he felt was contrary to God's principles; this led to his death. God declared "Jacob I love, Esau I hate" right from when they were still in the womb. Even in this, we can't question Him. There is a way with God which is the way of wisdom and mystery.

No matter what you feel in every situation of life, what matters most is what God feels. You must always acknowledge Him in all your ways and rely not on your own understanding. You are not a child of God because of your name, church, dressing, language, or activities but because you choose the way of the Lord and you walk in it.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you desire God's way in all you do?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Teach me your way and help me to work and walk in it in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
God's way of doing things is the only way you must do things as a child of God!!!

Have an Incredible Worship Experience!!!
Christianity EtcThe Lord Of My Life by jonatoye(op): 8:19am On Sep 18, 2020
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               [18-09-2020]

Focus: The Lord of my Life

WORD FOR TODAY
Thinking deeply, one will come to the realization that God has been so good and that with Him, the future is secured. Without God on one's side, there is nothing but with Him there is everything!!!
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Scriptural Reference
You, Lord, are all I have, and you give me all I need; my future is in your hands. (Psalm 16:5 GNB)
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The journey of life has taught me that God is supreme and He remains the ultimate factor in the life of a man. When He decides to help a man, he makes grace available to make things fall in its rightful place. He has proven to be the help of the helpless and hope for the hopeless.

I have resolved to serve the Lord of my life who brought me this far. He meant more than this world to me and He is the only hope I will always cling to. I won't trade Him with silver or gold; I won't trade Him with riches untold. Because He is my everything. Lord, I thank you for what you have done, what you are doing, and what you will do. Glory, honour, and adoration be unto your holy name!!!
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Question For Meditation:
+ Who is the Lord of your life?

Prayer Point:
Lord Jesus, I worship you for who you are in my life; be praised in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
With God in the life of a man, there is everything else there is nothing!!!

Have a Glorious Friday!!!
Nairaland GeneralWhat Grace Will Do by jonatoye(op): 3:52am On Sep 17, 2020
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               [17-09-2020]

Focus: What Grace will do

WORD FOR TODAY
It is only the grace of God that can help a man to do the will of God. Grace is the strength of God in the life of a man that enables him to do what the arm of the flesh cannot do!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age. (Titus 2:11-12 NKJV)
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No matter what you do in the life of a man, he cannot do the will of God if he has not submitted himself to God to receive grace from Him. It takes a man who has submitted his will to the Lord to receive grace from Him and do what is right. The hallmark of a man who has received the grace of God is the ability to do what God requires at every point in time.

God does not give a man grace to lie, steal, embezzle, commit adultery, or engage in immoralities, as well as exhibiting the works of the flesh in various dimensions of life. Each time grace is made available it teaches us to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts and help us to live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age. Grace strengthens a man to live above the sinful nature.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Have you received the grace of God?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Let grace be made available for me to do your will always in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
You will only serve God aright and do His will when grace is made available. Struggling with sin is an indication that you have not submitted to God to receive grace from Him!!!

Have a Wonderful Thursday!!!
Christianity EtcMore Touch Of God by jonatoye(op): 7:50am On Sep 14, 2020
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               [14-09-2020]

Focus: More Touch of God

WORD FOR TODAY
Your life is a work in progress in the hands of God; hence, your best is yet to come. The fact that you have been touched by God in various aspects of life does not change the fact that more of His touch is still needed in your life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"He looked up and said, "I see people; they look like trees walking around". Once more Jesus put his hands on the man's eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly." (Mark 8:24-25 NIV).
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Whatever the Lord does remains a message from generation to generation. We have seen men whom the Lord revealed some wonderful things to which is more or less a tip of the iceberg of what He wants them to see but couldn't wait or be patient enough to have a complete dealing or encounter.

Despite the fact that they saw something the fact still remains that they had not seen completely. Just like the man in our text he saw men like trees.

Many of what we call achievements are not actually the best He planned for us. Therefore, we must ensure that we have a full encounter with the Lord and allow Him to work on us completely just like the man in our text patiently waited on God to perfect his sight.

You must be mindful of the fact that most of what the Lord planned for your life has not entered your heart nor the heart of men. Your experience so far in life is evidence of the fact that you need God much more than ever.
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Question For Meditation:
+ How much of God have you seen?

Prayer Point:
Perfect my sight Oh Lord; help me to perceive right values for eternal things in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
You need more of His touch to see more of His Glory much clearly!!!

Have a Glorious Week Ahead!!!
Christianity EtcThe True Friend by jonatoye(op): 7:01am On Sep 13, 2020
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               [13-09-2020]

Focus: The True Friend

WORD FOR TODAY
In prosperity, our friends know us but in adversity, we know our friends. Jesus Christ is the only true friend who has no record of failure!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"A friend loves at all times, and is born, as is a brother, for adversity." (Proverbs 17:17 AMP).
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There is a limit to which any friend can go with you. The only true friend you have is the One who actually promised not to leave nor forsake you. There is no friend like Jesus to you.

The friends of this world due to various limitations we all have as humans tend to turn back when the going gets rough. This happened to the disciples of Jesus when He was about to be crucified. They all ran away and denied ever knowing Him. The Lord uses these happenings to show us the real nature of man and to justify why He did not commit Himself to man (John 2:24).

Don't invest your entire life on what will not help you to make eternity with God. Don't allow anything to come between you and your Saviour. Be wise! The best of the friends of a man will only pay him the last respect at his death and turn away.

However, be ever mindful of a friend who remains a friend when other friendship ceases and fail. A friend when life's short race is over. Who will meet you on heaven shore and when home at last; Jesus Christ our Lord!

You are not in friendship with Him until you represent Him accurately in His attributes among men. You are created to be the Jesus that is needed to meet the needs of men in your immediate contact.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Have you found Christ Jesus as the only true friend?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Remove everything serving as a hindrance to representing you accurately among men in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
You have not come to the reality of what a true friend is until you have known Jesus Christ in His attributes!!!

Have an Inspired Worship Experience!!!
Christianity EtcCapturing Your Boundaries by jonatoye(op): 5:31pm On Sep 12, 2020
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               [12-09-2020]

Focus: Capturing your Boundaries

WORD FOR TODAY
Vision is the ability to capture your boundaries. The ultimate test of your character is in how much you can keep within a boundary!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he." (Proverbs 29:18 KJV).
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Every law of God is meant to give us the vision to keep within a boundary of His will with a view to securing our destiny. A man without a vision is identified if he is been affected by every environmental stimulus thereby being tossed to and fro, and carried about by every wind of doctrine.

Marriage, career, your belief, ministry, etc. creates an opportunity for us to recognize our boundaries. Joseph was in charge of Potiphar's house but he identified his boundaries. He didn't lose sight of his vision and God's plan for his life. Only a man who lacks vision engages in extramarital affairs, embezzles the fund kept at his disposal and destroys a good legacy laid down by men who have gone ahead of him.

The problem of the entire human race began when man failed to keep within the boundary of God's word. Going out of your boundary is a sure way to destruction. You cannot be everywhere and you can't be everything. We are created to fulfill a specific purpose. Therefore, you are expected to keep within a narrow domain so as to maximize your ability to achieve greater results.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Have you cultivated the habit of operating within the circumference of God's will?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to obey your words and operate within the circumference of your will for my life in Jesus' name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The fulfillment of your vision begins with capturing your boundaries and operating in the circumference of God's will!!!

Have a Spectacular Weekend!!!
Christianity EtcThe Altar Of Sin by jonatoye(op): 7:40am On Sep 10, 2020
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               [10-09-2020]

Focus: The Altar of Sin

WORD FOR TODAY
Every act of sin is an act of sacrifice that cut short the destiny of a man. When the evil one is set to destroy a man, he presents to him a platform to commit sin!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For the wages of sin is death." (Romans 6:23a NKJV)
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A sinner is a person who sins. When a sinner is at the helm of affairs in any domain of placement his altar becomes the altar of sin. When Lord is set to help a man to fulfill his mandate, He gives him a platform. The devil may not hinder him from his activities but will ensure that the platform becomes that of sin.

There are people who after surrendering their lives to God; never stole what belonged to other people nor engage in immorality, but became a thief just because they were assigned to be in charge of money or became adulterous because they had close assess to the opposite sex by the virtue of their office.

Don't sacrifice your peace, future, reputation, anointing and God's plan for your life on the altar of sin. This was what destroyed the likes of Gehazi, Achan and Samson. When God in His mercy places you in various platform to facilitate the fulfillment of your mandate; ensure that you are a faithful steward and please God.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Is your life free from the grip of sin?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I will receive the grace to please you; I will not sacrifice my peace, future, reputation, anointing and God's plan for me on the altar of sin in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The altar of sin is the main platform on which destinies are distroyed!!!

Have a Magnificent Thursday!!!
Christianity EtcGod Is Fair by jonatoye(op): 5:53am On Sep 09, 2020
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               [09-09-2020]

Focus: God is Fair

WORD FOR TODAY
A man will only say God is not fair to him when he takes his inference about his life from comparison. As you are thinking that you don't have what others have don't forget the fact that some people don't have what you have!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"To one he gave five talents of money, to another two talents, and to another one talent, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey." (Matthew 25:15 NIV).
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Irrespective of the experience of a man, the fact still remains that God is fair. The one who created us knows our capacity and He gave to every one of us according to what we can bear.

The real picture of how God allocate resources to men on earth is shown to us in today's bible verse. His fairness and graciousness is seen in the fact that He gave everyone atleast something but according to individual capacity and what He gives has the ability to expand and increase.

The Lord is not ignorant of the resources He placed in your disposal; He will only require from you based on the measure of grace made available for you. Therefore, make use of every grace made available for you. It is on this basis that your capacity can increase.

The men who gained five and two were commended equally despite the fact that they were given different amount of resources. Don't be like the man who failed to use the talent given to him. Don't neglect the days of little beginning. Increase your capacity making adequate use of what God has given unto you.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you think God is fair?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to utilize every resources made available for me for an increased capacity in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
God will always be fair to you each time you take responsibility in making judicious use of every grace made available to you!!!

Have a Superb Wednesday!!!
Christianity EtcToday This Scripture Is Fulfilled by jonatoye(op): 7:44am On Sep 08, 2020
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               [08-09-2020]

Focus: Today this Scripture is Fulfilled

WORD FOR TODAY
Each time the Holy Spirit finds expression in the life of a man; the word of the Lord comes to fulfillment. To silence the Holy Spirit is to hinder the manifestation of the word of God!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And He began to say to them, "Today this Scripture is fulfilled in your hearing." (Luke 4:21NKJV).
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Jesus said: "The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me, Because He has anointed Me To preach the gospel to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives And recovery of sight to the blind, To set at liberty those who are oppressed; To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD." (Luke 4:18-19). The Lord lived His life among men to fulfill what He said through the Holy Spirit.

You will only fulfill the predetermined plan of God for your life; if and only if you allow the Holy Spirit to find expression in your life. It is only when the Holy Spirit finds expression that you can preach the gospel. Help the broken hearted, proclaim the liberty of the captive, set the oppressed free and prepare men for the day of the Lord.

We will identify the spirit that is in a man by the way he lives and what he chooses to do at every point in time. When the Holy Spirit comes upon you, It anoints you to do the will of God and be a blessing to your world. However, no matter how you live, it is a fulfillment of the word of God!!!
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Question For Meditation:
+ Will the word of God be fulfilled in your life?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Manifest yourself in my life and anoint me to bless my world in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The way you live your life is a fulfillment of a scripture!!!

Have a Fulfilled Tuesday!!!
Christianity EtcDesire Only Good Success by jonatoye(op): 7:14am On Sep 07, 2020
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               [07-09-2020]

Focus: Desire Only Good Success

WORD FOR TODAY
In everything you seek, desire good success and nothing more. A success is good when it is legitimate and devoid of envy or competition. You will enjoy the best of your life when you live with the orientation that there is no competition in destiny!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Pay careful attention to your own work, for then you will get the satisfaction of a job well done, and you won’t need to compare yourself to anyone else." (Galatians 6:4 NLT)
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Try as much as possible to get the best for yourself in every facet of life without competition with anyone. Competition is a distraction and illusion within the spiritual and the physical realm. If you want to command divine sustenance and enlistment, trust God and maintain relevance in your domain of spiritual and physical expertise without competing with anyone.

Destiny is divine. When we waste our time competing with co-workers, neighbours, friends, family, trying to surpass them or perhaps prove that we are more successful or more important we end up missing out on the track to our destinies.
One thing in life is that, there will always be someone ahead of you, someone better than you in various aspect of life.

Life is an organic process that goes from one phase to another. When you explore your uniqueness, you will discover the wings that have been long trapped in you. Face what God wants you to achieve in destiny. Be encouraged to do well like those who set the pace of good deeds. Don't be jealous or become dejected on the account of other people's progress and achievement!!!
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Question For Meditation:
+ What is your motivation in every pursuit of life?

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

Main Emphasis:
Comparing yourself to others lead to resentment, discontentment,
jealousy, pain, greed, anger, bitterness, pride and rob you of good success!!!

Have a Fantastic Week Ahead!!!
Christianity EtcGod The Master Planner by jonatoye(op): 7:05am On Sep 06, 2020
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               [06-09-2020]

Focus: God the Master Planner

WORD FOR TODAY
While we are making our plans, other plans were made for us by the God who created everything. Real happiness, joy and fulfillment happens each time we accept the plans of God for our lives!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"You can make many plans, but the LORD's purpose will prevail." (Proverb 19:21 NLT)
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Life is what happens while we are planning and thinking about other things. God allows some situations in the lives of men to make things beautiful in its time. When the Israelites requested for a King; God quickly made an arrangement of how Saul will come in contact with Samuel in a bid to anoint him as King. In the arrangement, Saul in his heart set out to look for the lost Ass of his Father but God was bringing Him to Samuel.

The same scenario happened to Joseph. In his heart, he was going to check on his brothers but in God's heart he was going to Egypt to fulfill his dreams. Everything that is happening to you is for a purpose and for your good. Do not reject the plans of God for your life because your fulfillment in destiny depends on it. In every decision you make in life; you must seek to know the plans of God for you and align your life accordingly. The life of a man is better when his plans align with God's plan for his life.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Does your plans align with God's plan?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Let every situation of my life work out your plans and purpose for me in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
God is the master planner of our destiny!!!

Have an Awesome Worship Experience!!!
Christianity EtcGod The Builder Of Everything by jonatoye(op): 8:49am On Sep 05, 2020
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               [05-09-2020]

Focus: God the Builder of Everything

WORD FOR TODAY
God is the ultimate secret behind whatever a man was able to build successfully. Acknowledging God is the most critical factor in every bid to build something!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For every house is built by someone, but He who built all things is God" (Hebrews 3:4 NKJV)
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Have you at any point in time tried to build something and it did not work out as planned? The issue is that God didn't support you in building it. Human effort alone is not enough to give a man the required success, prosperity and fulfillment he desires in every facet of life.

Whether you believe it or not; spiritual forces have influence on the physical experience or manifestation of a man. Physical blessings manifest when the spiritual blessing is achieved. God is the ultimate spiritual force in every domain of life.

You are not building until God builds on your behalf (Psalm 127:1). You are unable to marry that woman/man, achieve success in that job/career/ministry, cling that contract/admission, have the happiness and fulfillment you so much desire in marriage because God didn't build it for you.

Some people out of desperation use every possible means to achieve something for themselves but ended up becoming miserable because God did not build on their behalf. Acknowledge God in all your way, and He shall direct your path and pattern it to the way of success!!!
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Question For Meditation:
+ To what degree do you acknowledge God in your ways?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Continue your work in my life; bring into perfection that which concerns me in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Wisdom begins with knowing that God is the builder of everything!!!

Have a Refreshed Weekend!!!
Christianity EtcHow Are You Spending Your Days? by jonatoye(op): 8:12am On Sep 04, 2020
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               [04-09-2020]

Focus: How are you Spending your Days?

WORD FOR TODAY
Life is not about where you are or where you are going but how you are spending your days. You don't need to worry about what has happened to you and what will become of you but living the right life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"So be careful how you live, not as fools but as those who are wise." (Eph.5.15 NLT).
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You are spending your days. Your time is running out already. You must not be ignorant of this, as you proceed in destiny. There is no doubt in the fact that a lot has happened to you and the fact that you have an aspiration for a glorious future. Whatever the case may be don't allow your past or what you will become make you to live wrongly.

The life you have is God's ultimate gift for you and you must not waste it. What really matters about your life is how you are using it now. In life, several people didn't achieve what God wanted them to achieve because of the limitations posed to their lives through their past experiences. Many others are not pleasing God because of what they want to achieve. No man can predict what will become of him, in the next moment because only God can guarantee the future. Live your days to please God!!!
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Question For Meditation:
+ How are you living your life?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to live a purposeful life and please God in every facet of life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Spending your days to please God in every facet of life is the beginning of wisdom!!!

Have a Wonderful Friday!!!

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