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Christianity Etc › Sin Does Not Die by jonatoye(op): 6:55am On Jul 19, 2020
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               [19-07-2020]

Focus: Sin Does Not Die

WORD FOR TODAY
Sin does not die; every sin once committed in life, no matter how long, can still rise up in the future to sting the person that committed it. You can only weaken the power of sin when you confess and forsake them!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"He who covers his sins will not prosper, But whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy."
(Proverb 28:13 NKJV)
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There is no other way to hinder your prosperity than to keep covering your past sin and living in it continuously. A man can only have freedom from the grip of sin when he chooses to expose it. Every guilt and act of blackmail thrives on covered sin.

Sin of the past will always threaten our present and also aim to destroy our future. When Achan stole what was dedicated to God, he did all he could to hide it. He thought he had succeeded but the issue eventually came up and cut short his life. The same will happen to every man who covers his sin.

Don't be eaten up by the fact that nothing happened when you sinned; the consequence of every sin goes ahead to wait for you in the future. Do not be ignorant of the fact that God visits the sin of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation (Deut 5:9). Whenever you sin try all you could to confess and forsake it. In that way you will find mercy through the blood of Jesus.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Are you free from the grip of sin?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to be always free from the grip of sin in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The sin you fail to confess and forsake will hinder your prosperity in the future!!!

Have a Graceful Worship Experience!!!
Christianity Etc › God Does Not Change by jonatoye(op): 8:22am On Jul 18, 2020
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               [18-07-2020]

Focus: God does not Change

WORD FOR TODAY
The God we serve is an unchangeable God in all situations. He remains the same both in good and bad times of life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For I am the LORD, I do not change; Therefore you are not consumed, O sons of Jacob." (Malachi 3:6 NKJV)
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A man was appreciating God for His goodness in their lives by saying that he serves a God that does what he says. This is absolutely true. I paused to think about it and remembered that the same God made it clear to us that in this world we will see trouble but victory is assured.

The only issue with men is that we always forget the goodness of the Lord when things appear to be getting worse contrary to our expectations. As the Lord is doing great things in our lives we should be mindful that life is in two phases. There are people in terrible situation of life presently not because they are sinners but because such is life. Hence, in all situation, God is God and after Him there is no other.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Does God change?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I worship you because you do not change and you are God all by yourself in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The situation in the life of a man can change but God remains unchanged and rules in all affairs of men!!!

Have a Superb Weekend!!!
Christianity Etc › Detachment From Materialism by jonatoye(op): 7:25pm On Jul 17, 2020
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               [17-07-2020]

Focus: Detachment From Materialism

WORD FOR TODAY
Self-denial in detaching you from materialism is required if you must please God in every facet of life. You cannot serve the Lord effectively if greater part of your life is attached to materialism (vanities of life)!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, "One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me." (Mark 10:21 NKJV)
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I heard of a man who finds it very difficult to sleep due to the fact that some of his trucks are yet to arrive even when several others were already parked. He was unable to sleep because certain percentage of his life is not with him. Jesus said; you cannot keep your heart away from where your treasure is.

Several men want to follow the Lord and do His will but what they attach their lives to, will not allow them. The Lord does not want us to place our hearts on ephemeral things of this life. Therefore, He frowns at accumulating material possessions because the more things you gather the more attached your life will be to them and the less your consecration will be to God.

Hence, Jesus told the young rich man to detach himself from his riches by giving it out to the poor. The Lord is also speaking to you; that you must not be too attached to this life as your fleeting years go by. Only what you are able to save as treasure in heaven is what is truly your own. It will be increasingly difficult to please God as you should until you give yourself away to God and detach yourself from laying vanities.
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Question For Meditation:
+ How attached are you to vanities of this life?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to give up everything hindering me from doing your will and fulfilling my mandate in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The more attached we are to laying vanities the more difficult it will be to taking the cross and following Jesus!!!

Have an Inspired Friday!!!
Christianity Etc › Lord, What Do You Want Me To Do? by jonatoye(op): 8:30am On Jul 15, 2020
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               [16-07-2020]

Focus: Lord, what do You want me to do?

WORD FOR TODAY
Every man who truly desires to please God will always seek to know what God wants him to do. You will not become what God wants you to be, until you do what He wants you to be!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"So he, trembling and astonished, said, "Lord, what do You want me to do?" Then the Lord said to him, "Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do."
(Acts 9:6 NKJV)
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The turning point in the life of Apostle Paul came when He sought to know what to do when he had an encounter with the Lord. Irrespective of your experience at every point in time, the fact still remains that there is something God wants you to do. Live your life, always having interest in what the Lord will say about a particular situation.

The intention of God will always come to you in His word. Each time the word of the Lord comes to you, it comes to instruct you on what to do. The more you submit yourself to act according to His word the more your life will align to His plans and purpose. At every junction of life, if you must please Him, you must not but always ask the Lord what He wants you to do. The best of what the Lord will make out of your life will manifest when you cherish and accept the word of God for your life.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you live your life to do what God wants you to do?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I received the grace to always hear your word and act accordingly in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Doing what the Lord wants you to do is the only way to be who He wants you to be!!!

Have a Gracious Wednesday!!!
Christianity Etc › Live With The Future In View by jonatoye(op): 7:47am On Jul 14, 2020
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               [14-07-2020]

Focus: Live with the Future in View

WORD FOR TODAY
The best way to live is to live having the future in mind. The fact that this moment will pass and all that is being done will pass and go into the memory lane should always prompt you to give your best and do well!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Whatever you do, do well. For when you go to the grave, there will be no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom." (Ecclesiastes 9:10 NLT)
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In everything you do and whatever position you occupy or wherever you find yourself, don't forget the fact that there is a grave. Every man is destined to go into the memory lane. You will leave where you are and whatever you are doing. People will speak of your deeds in your absence.

The track of your deeds is in record even if it appears as if no one is saying something about it. Both God and men place a close watch on your life. The man who stole what belonged to others and executed substandard project will be remembered for it. People will never forget how he mismanaged the resources at his disposal and how the institution he led became poor because of his selfish appetite.

Always remember that a day is coming when you will give an account. After your existence in any domain of life, your name will either be a blessing or a curse. Now that you have the opportunity to make a good mark in the sand of time, do good. Don't waste any opportunity you have to bless life and please God.
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Question For Meditation:
+ What will you be remembered for in the future?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I will live my entire life to serve humanity and for the glory of your name in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
God will judge and people will speak about what you are doing now in the future!!!

Have an Impressive Tuesday!!!
Christianity Etc › The Vain Person by jonatoye(op): 7:20am On Jul 13, 2020
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               [13-07-2020]

Focus: The Vain Person

WORD FOR TODAY
A vain person is the one who is driven by his desire to receive praise from men. He is a hypocrite who is more worried about giving the impression that he does good deeds than actually doing good deeds for their own sake!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. (Matthew 6:2 NKJV)
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A vain person can be regarded as "hypocrite". It is used to describe someone who is concerned about projecting a certain character to his audience and pretending to be something he is not.

The vain person also is more likely to fall into divisive actions in his attempt to show he is not inferior to others in his intellect, will, speech, and deeds. They posses the intellectual vice of obstinacy: "by which a man is too much attached to his own opinion," such that he is unwilling to accept another opinion that might be better.

Their lifestyle encourge discord , which is an unwillingness to give up one's own will and concur with others. They engage in contention, whereby a man likes to be argumentative. They are disobedient to every godly principles just to ensure that they receive praises from men.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Are you a vain person?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I will live my entire life for the glory of your name in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
A vain person is any man who live his life to seek vain glory!!!

Have a Promising Week Ahead!!!
Christianity Etc › Solution To All Problems by jonatoye(op): 8:36am On Jul 12, 2020
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               [12-07-2020]

Focus: Solution to All Problems

WORD FOR TODAY
There is no problem that is without a solution; obedience to God's principles in every domain of life is a key to overcoming various problems of life. There will always be an instruction from the Lord that you must obey to enjoy rest from various challenges of life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"So he went down and dipped seven times in the Jordan, according to the saying of the man of God; and his flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child, and he was clean."
(2Kings 5:14 NKJV)
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The only thing required of Naaman to be made whole from the leprosy he suffered over the years was to just dip seven times in the river Jordan. He couldn't get the instruction until he came to the God of Israel. His flesh was restored like the flesh of a little child when he submitted himself to obey the words of the Lord from His prophet.

There is just something you must do to experience a turn around from every challenging situation of your life. The solution you earnestly desire over various issues in your life will only take place if you come to the Lord and you obey his words for you. Hence, when his message comes to you, humble yourself and obey His word.

When the heart of a man is open to receive instructions from God in a bid to walk in absolute obedience, it is at that point the man is set for breakthrough. God is not a magician; His words will only work for you when you walk and work according to His words. It is of the Lord to reveal His will to you, it is your responsibility to walk into His perfect plan and purpose for your life by walking and working in obedience to His words.
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Question For Meditation
+ Are you walking in obedience to God's word?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to walk and work in obedience to your words in Jesus name. Amen.

Main Emphasis:
To walk and work in obedience to God's word is to experience divine intervention!!!

Have a Wonderful Weekend!!!
Christianity Etc › The Source Of All Problems by jonatoye(op): 7:06am On Jul 11, 2020
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               [11-07-2020]

Focus: The Source of all Problems

WORD FOR TODAY
Every problems of life takes source from disobedience to God's word. Every act of disobedience is an invitation to peculiar problems and challenges of life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Then to Adam He said, "Because you have heeded the voice of your wife, and have eaten from the tree of which I commanded you, saying, "You shall not eat of it': "Cursed is the ground for your sake; In toil you shall eat of it All the days of your life." (Genesis 3:17 NKJV)
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The problem of the entire human race began when Adam disobeyed God. The verdict of God over him affected all men who were born after him. There is no man who disobeyed God be it deliberately or not that did not invite curse on him or herself.

Majority of the problems in the world today was because of the fact that men chose not to obey God. There is no how the promises of God will come to pass in the life of a man who fails to tremble at His word in a bid to work and walk according to its principles.

The likes of King Saul, Achan, Gehazi would have saved themselves from the troubles they brought upon themselves and their generation if they obeyed the words of God. You will save yourself from several problems of life if you will always submit yourself to obey God.
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Question For Meditation
+ In what way are you living in disobedience?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to repent from every act of disobedience to your words in Jesus name. Amen.

Main Emphasis:
To walk and work in disobedience to God's word is to live in different dimensions of crises!!!

Have a Wonderful Weekend!!!
Christianity Etc › The Power Of The Tougue by jonatoye(op): 9:01am On Jul 09, 2020
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Focus: The Power of the Tongue

WORD FOR TODAY
There is nothing that comes from your mouth that is empty. Whatever comes out when you speak is either life or death - Lanre Adeboye!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and they who indulge in it shall eat the fruit of it [for death or life]." (Proverbs 18:21 AMP).
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The power of your inner strength is a function of how you use your mouth. Wisdom only flows easily in the presence of inner strength.

If you want people to do well in every facet of life you must watch what goes out of your mouth to them. Minister grace and not condemnation; let life flows through you to people (Eph 4:29).

If you don't like what you are seeing in your life change what you say about yourself in any circumstance of life. Also, if you don't like what you are seeing in the lives of men change what you are saying about them. Speak strength into their lives to motivate them to do well.
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Question For Meditation
+ How many lives have been made or killed by your tongue?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to minister grace into the lives of men in Jesus name. Amen.

Main Emphasis:
You can either make or mar a life by the usage of your tongue!!!

Have a Gracious Thursday!!!
Christianity Etc › Doing What Is Good by jonatoye(op): 8:35am On Jul 08, 2020
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Focus: Doing what is Good

WORD FOR TODAY
Our primary assignment in the land of the living is to do that which is good. The presence of the Spirit of God in the life of a man is revealed by good works!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And no doubt you know that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power. Then Jesus went around doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the Devil, for God was with him." (Acts 10:38 NLT)
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Each time the Lord anoints a man, He anoints him to do what is good. The essence of the provision of salvation freely made available to all mankind is to bring about the establishment of God's will in every domain of life. It was recorded in the scripture that everywhere the Lord Jesus went, He was doing good.

In this age, Jesus is still moving around doing good through the lives of men. He is also working in your life if you are also doing good. The word of the Lord makes it clear that God is highly interested in seeing that we shine as light through the dark world; that it is in this that God will receive glory over our lives.

As you proceed in destiny, be mindful of the fact that wherever you find yourself, you are called to do that which is good (the will of God). Doing this will only be possible when you allow God to work in you to do His good pleasure. Preserve what God wants to make out of your life by doing what is good.
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Question For Meditation
+ What is your reputation before men? Will men serve your God?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to always do that which is good in Jesus name. Amen.

Main Emphasis:
Doing that which is good is what indicates that the spirit of Christ is in you!!!

Have a Splendid Wednesday!!!
Christianity Etc › Some Things To Always Remember by jonatoye(op): 8:01am On Jul 07, 2020
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               [07-07-2020]

Focus: Some Things to Always Remember

WORD FOR TODAY
In every situation of life you must never forget that there is nothing you have that is not given to you and that there is nothing you have that will not be taken away from you. Life is a privilege given to all to worship God!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And he said: "Naked I came from my mother's womb, And naked shall I return there. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; Blessed be the name of the LORD."
(Job1:21NKJV)
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Life is characterized by different times and season. Both the good and bad season comes with its own peculiarities and test. Irrespective of the season you find yourself at every point in time, you must be mindful of the fact that God is the God of all seasons; who deserves to be praised and worshipped. You must be mindful of the following:

1. You came naked: You have nothing, if there is something you claim to have it was given to you. You must not be an ingrate be it in little or much, in gain and in loss; learn to appreciate God.

2. You will return naked. Everything you have is just an attachment that you will either leave or they will leave you. Learn how to empty yourself of whatever achievement you have to worship God. Store up your treasure in heaven; it is only what you are able to store in heaven that is truly your own.

3. You don't have what you don't have because God has not given you. When He gives no one can take. Seek God for what you need.

4. No man can have what the Lord has taken away from him.

Irrespective of what you feel at any point in time by the virtue of your experience; don't forget to worship God who rules in the affairs of men.
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Question For Meditation
+ Have you cultivated the habit of worshipping God in all situations?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I worship You, You are beautiful for all situation; be forever praised in Jesus name. Amen.

Main Emphasis:
The Lord will always place your life on watch to see if you will praise Him in all situations!!!

Have an Awesome Tuesday!!!
Christianity Etc › In The Time Of Famine by jonatoye(op): 7:32am On Jul 06, 2020
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Focus: In the Time of Famine

WORD FOR TODAY
Famine is God's quality control test for His people. You can never know who you are until you find yourself in famine - Lanre Adeboye!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"If you faint in the day of adversity, Your strength is small." (Proverbs 24:10 NKJV).
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There is no generation that will not experience its famine. The likes of Abraham, David, Daniel, Joseph and other experienced famine and their experiences became the basis of their faith. Your life will not be an exception.

Someone can have money but God will bring a famine that money cannot solve. Sometimes God withdraws the amount of care He gives to believers that are no longer infants to make them realise that they now need to stand on their feet in the midst of adversity.

It is a pity that some people grow in the hands of God as if they will be useful to Him but fail under pressure of intense famine meant to validate their stand in Him. Your reaction in the time of famine speaks much about your strength and place in God.
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Question For Meditation
+ Have you not been failing under the pressure of famine?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I receive the grace to stand and do your will in the days of adversity in Jesus name. Amen.

Main Emphasis:
Every famine comes not with the aim of killing you but to evaluate of your strength!!!

Have an Empowered Week Ahead!!!
Christianity Etc › Go And Do Likewise by jonatoye(op): 6:43am On Jul 05, 2020
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Focus: Go and Do Likewise

WORD FOR TODAY
Every experience you have with men, be it good or bad, is a lesson meant to teach you how it feels when you do the same to others. When God brings men to your aid, He did that to prepare you to do likewise to others!!!
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Scriptural Reference
" Then Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise." (Luke 10:37b NKJV)
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The Lord has been so gracious to us right from the day of our birth and brought us this far in the journey of destiny. Have you ever at any point thought about what would have happened to you if no one cared about you after your birth and just leave you as a day old child to fend for yourself? The fact that you are reading this, signifies that God has sent several men to help you in this life.

There is no doubt in the fact that you have faced both the positive and negative side of life, and you have had both bad and good experiences with men. The bad experience you have is meant to teach you what it feels to have bad experience, help people who are having it and to ensure that your actions don't make people to have it.

When God brings people to help you, pay your bills (rent, school fees, hospital bills, debt), connect you to get a job and greatness, help you in business and career, build you up academically and spiritually; it is also to make you know how it feels to enjoy such grace. God does most of these to prepare us to do likewise. As you enjoy His grace in different dimensions of life, you must always remember the words of the Lord which says: go and do likewise. Be mindful of the fact that the best part of your existence is that part you lived blessing other people.
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Question For Meditation:
+ What is your impact in the lives of men?

Prayer Point
Lord! Make me a blessing to my world in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis
Your existence will only be impactful when you tranform all your experiences to be a blessing to your world!!!

Have a Blessed Worship Experience!!!
Christianity Etc › Train Up A Child by jonatoye(op): 8:56am On Jul 04, 2020
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[04-07-2020]

Focus: Train Up A Child

WORD FOR TODAY
Every parent has an important responsibility of presenting a model of a wonderful future to every child they come in contact with. A man will only become whatever he sees!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it." (Proverb 22.6 NKJV)
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The sole responsibility of every parent or guardian is to ensure that a child sees the future through their lifestyle. It is an established fact that a child will only become whatever he or she sees or hears. A new born baby does not have language, food, culture, religion or wisdom; his parent, teacher, guardian and those in his environment determine all these.

Therefore, God is counting on you to train up every child that comes in contact with you the right values of life and the will of God. Place around every child what you want him or her to be in the future. A father or mother who is unfaithful, tell lies, fight their neighbours, steal what belongs to others, keep malice, encourage disunity and selfishness, engage in domestic violence, encourage malpractices and sponsors discord among brethren cannot expect a child who sees him/her to do better and live rightly.

Don't ever say a particular child is not yours; that it is the responsibility of their biological parent to train up their wards. When a child turns out to be good such will bring blessing to all and when a child turns out to be bad such will affect all. A way to prepare for the future is to take the responsibility of training a child at all levels!!!
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Question For Meditation:
+ What type of model are you?

Prayer Point
Lord! Make me a good model to my world in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis
Make conscious effort to place every child that comes your way on the good path of life and in the will of God!!!

Have a Refreshed Weekend!!!
Christianity Etc › A Time To Return by jonatoye(op): 10:48am On Jul 03, 2020
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               [03-07-2020]

Focus: A Time to Return

WORD FOR TODAY
One of those things that must never go away from your thoughts as you proceed in destiny is "when you will return". Life is a journey which is destined to end at a set time!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Then the king said to me (the queen also sitting beside him), "How long will your journey be? And when will you return?" So it pleased the king to send me; and I set him a time." (Nehemiah 2:6 NKJV).
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There is a time limit to everything on earth. Sooner or later, all men will go to the way of the earth at a time set the the creator. No matter your lot in the land of the living, you must be mindful of the fact that you will return someday.

Any man who embarks on a journey will surely return home someday. It is a pity that we will not but leave this earth to pass on to eternity. In the midst of progress, Joy, happiness and various life's achievements don't forget the fact that earth is not your home. You must always apply your heart to wisdom as you live on.

Thank God for your journey so far on earth. The Question coming to you at this very point in time is: How long do you think your journey be? And when exactly will you return? Despite the fact that you have no answer to the above questions the fact still remains that you have a set time known to God.

Therefore, as you advance in age, live with great expectation and understanding of your end in view. Serve the Lord now that you have the grace to do so; for the night is coming when no one can work.
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Question For Meditation:
+ When will you return?

Prayer Point
Lord! I will fulfill my days. My destiny will not fail. I will bless my world in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis
Irrespective of what you feel about life and your experience so far, the fact still remains that you will return at a set time!!!

Have a Wonderful Friday!!!
Christianity Etc › The Negative And Positive Side Of Life by jonatoye(op): 10:28am On Jul 02, 2020
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[02-07-2020]

Focus: The Negative and Positive Side of Life

WORD FOR TODAY
It takes both negative and positive situation to have results in life. Whatever comes your way is meant to assist you to become what God wants you to be!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28 NKJV)
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Life is characterized by both positives and negatives; advantages and disadvantages. Any man who goes on in life thinking about only positives or only negatives is bound to fail. With your experiences so far in life I think you don't need anyone to tell you that life is all about both positive and negative.

All those who became what God wanted them to be in life did not achieve it on the platter of gold. They all had a share of their own ordeal in the journey. The negative situations of their lives shaped them into what God wanted to achieve with their lives. David was able to say at a point in his life that "God trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze". Joseph told his brothers that they were instruments of God to bring his dreams to pass (Gen 45:5).

Hence, do not fret yourself at the emergence of negative situation of life. Don't let the negatives of life consume you. They are part of the process that will make you who God wants you to be. If you must be conscious of the bad situation in your life let it become a driving force and motivation to achieve great things!
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you allow God to work out His good pleasure from negative situation of your life?

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

Main Emphasis
God uses both good and bad situations of life to work out His purpose in the lives of men!

Have a Progressive Thursday!!!
Christianity Etc › When You Make God Your Shepherd by jonatoye(op): 8:02am On Jul 01, 2020
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Happy New Month
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               [01-07-2020]

Focus: When You Make God Your Shepherd

WORD FOR TODAY
God is your shepherd when you allow Him to lead you and you submit yourself to work and walk in His ways. When God is your shepherd He will meet both your physical and spiritual needs!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"The LORD is my shepherd; I have everything I need." (Psalm 23:1 NLT)
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David gave an account of his experience when he made God his shepherd. The summary is that God met all his needs. From his experience, we can speculate what we should expect when we make God our shepherd (Ps 23:1-6):
1. God will meet your needs. You will reach your goal irrespective of what happens.
2. God will take you to the best level of your life. When you remain where He wants you to be, it will become a green pasture for you.
3. God will bring you into the reality of His packages for your life and you will have rest.
4. God will lead you through the path of righteousness to make your path shine brighter.
5. God will keep you safe from all evils and make you to come out victoriously from every challenge of life.
6. God will anoint you to bless lives on every platform he prepared for you to fulfill your mandate.
7. God will make your life to be characterized by His mercy and goodness and you will not be lost in His purpose all the days of your life.

You cannot continue in sin and still claim God is your shepherd. When He leads a man on the path of righteousness. If you must be what God wants you to be and live in the reality of His divine purpose you must allow Him to lead you as a shepherd!
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Question For Meditation:
+ Who is your Shepherd?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Be my Shepherd and lead me on the journey of destiny in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Your life will only operate in the government of God when you submit yourself to make Him your Shepherd!!!

Have a Providential Month Ahead!!!
Christianity Etc › Understand Your Calling by jonatoye(op): 7:48am On Jun 30, 2020
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               [30-06-2020]

Focus: Understand Your Calling

WORD FOR TODAY
Every man created by God has a special and unique calling. Your fulfillment under God begins with identifying your calling!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"This letter is from Paul, Jesus Christ's slave, chosen by God to be an apostle and sent out to preach his Good News." (Romans 1:1 NLT)
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In most of the letters Apostle Paul wrote to the people of God he ministered to, he did not fail to acknowledge and express in a very clear term what God called him to do. Throughout his ministry, he did not lose focus or become enthusiastic about anything else but what he was called to do. Failure in destiny begins each time a man lose focus and become enticed by what others are doing; leaving what they are called to do.

Despite the fact that knowledge about many things is required to become very vast and effective in your ministration in what you are called to do, the fact still remains that you must not be carried away from doing what you are required to do. God will only reward and help you for doing the assignment for which you were created and kept alive till date.

As you proceed in destiny you must keep identifying the boundaries of your calling, mandate and purpose in life even as you pray to God for help. Don't engage in frantic race to be like others around but rather channel your love, strength, knowledge, resources and every God's given grace to fulfill your calling.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Have you identified your calling?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Help me to fullfil my calling in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
You existence will only count before God if you fulfil your calling and mandate in life!!

Have an Impressive Tuesday!!!
Christianity Etc › Appreciate What Is God by jonatoye(op): 8:44am On Jun 29, 2020
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               [29-06-2020]

Focus: Appreciate What is Good

WORD FOR TODAY
A man with a good heart and eyes will always identify and appreciate what is good in both things and men without sentiment. The nature of your heart and eyes determine what you see in things and people!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things." (Phillipians 4:8 NKJV)
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It is very easy for a man to see what is not good in things and people. Practically, it takes time for people to see what is good in things, people and circumstances that appears not perfect. We must cultivate the habit and trust God to help us to see things with the right frame of mind.

There is no doubt in the fact that life is characterized by both positives and negatives. Don't be too quick to condemn things when they appear not good enough. If there is a need for criticism it should be constructive with adequate recommendation for improvement.

Encourage what is good even when they appear not good enough or not up to your standards. Don't be an agent of destruction to what men are doing or their intentions. Appreciate every effort men in place to achieve something even if it turns out not to be promising!!!
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Question For Meditation:
+ In what way do you positively contribute to what men are doing?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Give me a good heart and eyes needed to appreciate every good effort put in place in various aspect of life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
A man with a good heart and eyes will see possibility even in difficult and bad situations!!!

Have a Promising Week Ahead!!!
Christianity Etc › Test, Trials And Temptation by jonatoye(op): 7:41am On Jun 28, 2020
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               [28-06-2020]

Focus: Test, Trials and Temptation

WORD FOR TODAY
Test, trials and temptations are part of the experience of the human life. With respect to the challenges you are facing God is testing you, the devil is tempting you and you are passing through trials of life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. (James 1:2-4 ESV)
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For everything that has to do with your life, God who is your creator and devil your arc enemy is very interested. Everything you are passing through; to God it is a test, but to Satan is a temptation and to you in the situation it is a trial.

Test of life is necessary because God will never use a man He has not proved and He will never place anything serious into the hands of a man who cannot stand the test of time. The likes of Joseph, Abraham, Daniel and David were tried before they became something for God.

The devil will always try all he can do to ensure that you fall and your destiny fails under God. Hence, you must submit yourself to God and His principles. If a man is resolute in his decision to obey God, he cannot fail no matter how great the temptations before him. A man only falls each time he is caught in the trap of selfish desire. Always ask God to help, comfort and strengthen you in every situation of life.
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Question For Meditation:
+ What is God saying about you as far as various test, trials and temptation is concerned?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I will not fail in every trial of life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Test, Trials and Temptation are inevitable in every facet of life!!!

Have a Graceful Worship Experience!!!
Christianity Etc › Burden For Prayers by jonatoye(op): 8:11am On Jun 27, 2020
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               [27-06-2020]

Focus: Burden for Prayers

WORD FOR TODAY
When various life situation gives you reasons to worry present them to God for solution. Let your worries become a burden for prayers!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"And which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? If you then are not able to do the least, why are you anxious for the rest?(Luke.12:25-26 NKJV)
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Every man on earth will not but find himself in various challenging situation of life that will be beyond his capability. Each time you find yourself in issues beyond what you can handle remember that God rules in all affairs of men and present your case to Him.

I have never in life seen any man that achieved anything good by worrying. As you proceed in destiny, the Lord is not ignorant of what you will meet, therefore, at various point in life He will be waiting for you to make grace available. Do not worry about anything but pray about everything. Make whatever troubles your heart a burden to pray abou!!!
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Question For Meditation:
+ What were you able to achieve in life by worrying?

Prayer Point:
Lord! I cast my cares on you, perfect that which concerns me in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Pray about everything that seems hopeless, uncertain and not promising!!!

Have a Promising Weekend!!!
Christianity Etc › The Presentation Of A Man To The World by jonatoye(op): 7:20am On Jun 26, 2020
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               [26-06-2020]

Focus: The Presentation of a Man to the World

WORD FOR TODAY
Every man created by God will come to a point in the journey of destiny, where fate, faith and his decision will decide what will become of Him. No matter how great the love of men is toward your life; a time will come when they will not be able to help even if they want to!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"But when she could no longer hide him, she got a little basket made of papyrus reeds and waterproofed it with tar and pitch. She put the baby in the basket and laid it among the reeds along the edge of the Nile River. The baby's sister then stood at a distance, watching to see what would happen to him." (Exodus 2:3-4 NLT).
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The mother of Moses did an excellent job to nurture him for three months in a bid to preserve his life and mandate at a time when death sentence has been pronounced. At a point she could no longer keep him but to place him in the basket by River Nile and watch from afar what will become of Him. The best she could do is to pray and hoped for the best on his behalf.

After a man is born, he will be nurtured, afterwards he will be presented to the world to fulfill his mandate on earth. At the point of his presentation, his destiny now lies in his hands through his decision and choices in life. As for Daniel among his peers; he excelled due to the fact that he has a purpose of heart to do God's will at all cost. As a young man every investment of God and that of people in your life is to prepare you against the day of your presentation to the world. Most of the support you used to enjoyed will not always be there.

Every parent, teacher, pastor, discipler and all men whom God gave the opportunity to build lives must be mindful of the fact that there is a limit to the time in which you will have ultimate influence on those God placed into your hands. Jesus at a point dedicated time to pray to God for his disciples "Sanctify them by Your truth" (John 17:17). Make best use of the opportunity you have to build the lives of men placed at your disposal.
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Question For Meditation:
+ What will become of you at your presentation to the world? What is God saying about you impact in the lives of men?

Prayer Point:
Lord! My destiny will not fail, I will fulfill my mandate and make significant impact in the sand of time in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Every man will come to a point where he will have to face his destiny all alone!!!

Have a Graceful Friday!!!
Christianity Etc › What The Lord Requires From You by jonatoye(op): 9:31am On Jun 25, 2020
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               [25-06-2020]

Focus: What the Lord Requires from You

WORD FOR TODAY
In the journey of destiny, you must be mindful of the fact that God wants you to do what is right, love mercy and walk in absolute humility before Him!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God" (Micah 6:8 NIV)
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The lifestyle of Christ revealed to us by the way He lived, as it was written in the scripture and His teachings are typical examples of what is good and a way of life for anyone who desires to please God. The mercy of the Lord is shown in that we are not ignorant of His requirement for our lives.

Therefore, we are expected to love justice. We are only wise each time we submit ourselves to do what is right and only just what is right. Each time the Lord chooses to behold His own people, He will love to see them doing that which is right. He was well pleased with Jesus when he beheld Him doing His will.

Also, we are expected to love mercy. We must always remember God also so He had mercy on us; forgiving our sins and giving us a new life. We must also replicate His mercy by forgiving those who offend us, accepting and bringing to restoration those who stray away from faith or those who fall in sin and helping the needy. You must be mindful of the fact that loving mercy is a prerequisite for obtaining God's mercy.

Lastly, you must walk humbly with your God. You must keep knowing that without God there is nothing you are. He is the only consolation a dust like you have in this terrain.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you love justice, mercy and walk in humility?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Help me to love justice, mercy and walk in absolute humility before you in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
Do what is right under God and show mercy even as you humble yourself in every facet of life!!!

Have an Awesome Thursday!!!
Christianity Etc › God Is A God Of Process by jonatoye(op): 8:39am On Jun 24, 2020
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               [24-06-2020]

Focus: God is a God of Process

WORD FOR TODAY
One thing you must be mindful of as you proceed in destiny is that God is a God of process and not a magician. The best way to be who God wants you to be in any facet of life is to submit yourself to the laid down process required by God for your life!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"On the seventh day, having finished his task, God rested from all his work.(Genesis 2:2 NLT)
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In the beginning when God created the earth, it took Him seven days to bring it to perfection. It is not the case that He cannot command and bring everything to reality in just a day but He did not, just to let us know that everything in life requires process.

When the Lord made it clear that He had rejected King Saul and prompted Samuel to anoint David; one would think that He would ascend the throne immediately but it took several years for that to come to pass. God can make King Saul to die but He didn't. When the time became ripe and David had successfully undergone the process required for him to ascend the throne under God he became King.

When the promises of God comes to you, it sets you on a mountain called revelation. It will require time and walking in the premises of God's promises to get to the mountain of the fulfillment of His promises. The word "automatic" is not applicable to any issue that has to do with purpose and mandate. You don't need to struggle or engage in frantic race to become anything in life but submit yourself to the process required.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you submit yourself to every process designed for you by God?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Help me to submit to every process designed for my life for growth and fulfillment in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The fact is that every growth requires process and time establishes the fact that God is not magician but a God of Process!!!

Have a Gracious Wednesday!!!
Christianity Etc › Show Happiness by jonatoye(op): 8:01am On Jun 23, 2020
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               [23-06-2020]

Focus: Show Happiness

WORD FOR TODAY
When you are happy, don't hide it. Let the world know who you really are. Showing your happiness weakens the strength of your problems and enemies!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live. That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil-this is the gift of God." (Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 NIV)
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The essence of all the enterprise of the evil one over your life is to ensure that you are not happy. But as a child of God you have every right to be happy and you must never allow anything to take that from you. Irrespective of what betides as you proceed in destiny always find strength in the joy of the Lord to forge ahead.

The fact that the Lord is standing by your side to bring His word to pass is enough reasons for you to be happy. This is because our God is the God of all possibilities!

Don't be discouraged when the Devil ministers to you in a bid to make you think that you are at a disadvantage. Be mindful of the fact that there is no competition in destiny every man is expected to fulfill His purpose in destiny. Learn under God to face your future having confidence in God that all will be well!
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Question For Meditation:
+ Have you any reason for Happiness?

Prayer Point:
Lord! Sorrow is not my portion, I will be glad and rejoice all the days of my life in Jesus name. Amen!!!

Main Emphasis:
The best part of your life in the land of the living is that very part you choose happiness in the midst of various issues in your life!!!

Have a Joyful Tuesday!!!
Christianity Etc › Dealing With Your Appetite by jonatoye(op): 6:12am On Jun 22, 2020
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               [22-06-2020]

Focus: Dealing With Your Appetite

WORD FOR TODAY
Dealing with your appetite is an attitude you must imbibe in every quest to fit into God's purpose and fulfill your mandate in life. There is no man who became great for God without dealing with his appetite!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little." (Phillipians 4:12 NLT)
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When the Lord is set to use men for His glory, He ensures that their appetite is pruned. He took the Israelites through the wilderness for 40 years just to prune their appetite by making them to know by experience that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the LORD ( Deut 8.3).

Daniel did not become 10 times better without dealing with his appetite. It is not as if the King's delicacy was not attractive to him but he chose not to yield to the will of his appetite to please God. Every able young man like Joseph will easily yield to the advances of Portiphar's wife but he didn't just to be on the Lord's side.

Right from creation the greatest battle of man is the battle of his appetite. The sin of Adam is that of his appetite.The battle you will not but confront in every quest to please God and fulfill your mandate in life is that of appetite. You must be mindful of the fact that some of your prayers that were not answered might be a way of God to help your appetite. You have to seek the help of God to deal with your appetite before it destroys you.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Have you dealt with your appetite?

Prayer Point
Lord! Help me to avail myself to every process that will help me to have an appetite that conform to your standard at all times in Jesus name. Amen

Main Emphasis
If you must fit into God's plan and purpose to fulfill your mandate you must deal with your appetite!!!

Have a Delightful Week Ahead!!!
Christianity Etc › Purpose Of The Heart by jonatoye(op): 7:12am On Jun 21, 2020
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               [21-06-2020]

Focus: Purpose of the Heart

WORD FOR TODAY
The purpose of God will not be fulfilled in the life of a man until he has come to a point where he has resolved to do the will of God at all cost. Every investment of God in the life of a man who does not have the purpose of God in his heart is a waste!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank." (Daniel1:8 NKJV).
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What God wants to do in the life of a man will only work out if he purposes in his heart to do God's will at all cost. Daniel, among the Israelites chosen to serve the King of Babylon, was exceptional because the purpose of God was in his heart and he lived to fulfill it.

The essence of the opportunities God has given you over the years to understand His counsel and His will through His word from various medium is to ensure that you come to the point where you will be resolute in your decision to follow God and do His will at all cost. If all the programs and spiritual activities you've been able to have access to does not prompt you to be resolute in your decision to do God's will at all cost like Daniel, Ruth and Joseph then, it is a waste on your life.

Your future in the Lord is not yet known or guaranteed if you don't have the purpose of heart in doing God's will. There is a need to examine your life in a bid to discover if you have come to the point of resolution in following the Lord and doing His will at all cost.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Have you resolved to do the will of God at all cost?

Prayer Point
Lord! Implant your purpose in my heart and give me the grace to do your will at all cost in Jesus name. Amen

Main Emphasis
The beauty of your faith in Christ Jesus is in your resolution to follow Jesus and do His will at all cost!!!

Have an Awesome Worship Experience!!! shocked
Christianity Etc › Your Spouse Is The Best by jonatoye(op): 2:25pm On Jun 20, 2020
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               [20-06-2020]

Focus: Your Spouse is the Best

WORD FOR TODAY
Your spouse will only be the best for you if you see him/her as the best. You will only enjoy the best of God's package in your marital relationship when you come to the point of accepting that your spouse is the best!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Enjoy life with your wife, whom you love, all the days of this meaningless life that God has given you under the sun- all your meaningless days. For this is your lot in life and in your toilsome labor under the sun." (Ecclesiates 9:9 NIV)
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You mindset about the man/woman you married is a factor that determines what you will see in him or her. A man who has the mindset that sees his/her spouse as the best thing that happened to him/her will live to adore and appreciate this gift of God in his or her life.

When a man begins to compare his/her own spouse with another by asking in his mind: "Why is my wife/husband not like another woman/man, he will not see the beauty of the wife or the husband the Lord has given him/her.

King Solomon a man who explored several women of different kind with exceptional beauty, perfect shape and of great quality from different race admonished every man to enjoy life with his wife and not wives. The implication of this is that, you must place your focus on your wife or husband alone. All you need to really enjoy life and destiny can only be found in him or her.

The essence of love in marital relationship is to meet up with our individual inadequacy. You must love your spouse unconditionally because all men created by God is not without weaknesses. Irrespective of how you are joined with your spouse and the circumstances that brought you together the fact still remains that you must accept your spouse to be the best and treat him/her as the best to enjoy life!!!
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you see your spouse as the best!!!

Prayer Point
Lord! Help me to love my spouse unconditionally and keep renewing our love in Jesus name. Amen

Main Emphasis
You will only enjoy life if you love your spouse and live having the orientation that he/she is the best!!!

Have a Blissful Weekend!!!
Romance › Your Spouse Is The Best by jonatoye(op): 7:49am On Jun 20, 2020
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               [20-06-2020]

Focus: Your Spouse is the Best

WORD FOR TODAY
Your spouse will only be the best for you if you see him/her as the best. You will only enjoy the best of God's package in your marital relationship when you come to the point of accepting that your spouse is the best!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Enjoy life with your wife, whom you love, all the days of this meaningless life that God has given you under the sun- all your meaningless days. For this is your lot in life and in your toilsome labor under the sun." (Ecclesiates 9:9 NIV)
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You mindset about the man/woman you married is a factor that determines what you will see in him or her. A man who has the mindset that sees his/her spouse as the best thing that happened to him/her will live to adore and appreciate this gift of God in his or her life.

When a man begins to compare his/her own spouse with another by asking in his mind: "Why is my wife/husband not like another woman/man, he will not see the beauty of the wife or the husband the Lord has given him/her.

King Solomon a man who explored several women of different kind with exceptional beauty, perfect shape and of great quality from different race admonished every man to enjoy life with his wife and not wives. The implication of this is that, you must place your focus on your wife or husband alone. All you need to really enjoy life and destiny can only be found in him or her.

The essence of love in marital relationship is to meet up with our individual inadequacy. You must love your spouse unconditionally because all men created by God is not without weaknesses. Irrespective of how you are joined with your spouse and the circumstances that brought you together the fact still remains that you must accept your spouse to be the best and treat him/her as the best to enjoy life!!!
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you see your spouse as the best!!!

Prayer Point
Lord! Help me to love my spouse unconditionally and keep renewing our love in Jesus name. Amen

Main Emphasis
You will only enjoy life if you love your spouse and live having the orientation that he/she is the best!!!

Have a Blissful Weekend!!!
Christianity Etc › God Does Not Tolerate Rivals by jonatoye(op): 7:26am On Jun 19, 2020
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               [19-06-2020]

Focus: God Does Not Tolerate Rivals

WORD FOR TODAY
God in His attributes has proven throughout all ages that He does not tolerate rivals. All glory must be attributed to God and only Him alone!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"For My own sake, for My own sake, I will do it; For how should My name be profaned? And I will not give My glory to another." (Isaiah 48:11 NKJV)
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Everything the Lord is doing; He does it for His own sake. Each time a man tries to ascribe the glory that belongs to God to himself he creates for himself a divine resistance. Irrespective of the success and achievement you have in every facet of life be wise enough to ascribe the glory to God who is the giver of life and the power to achieve things.

Most of the times God appears not to respond to people's prayer or perform mighty works through them because they will share in His glory. When the Lord wanted to deliver the Israelites from the midianites, He chose to use Gideon who had no confidence in himself and fought the battle himself after reducing his armies so that they would not claim the glory (Judges 7:2).

Our Lord Jesus laid a perfect example by ascribing glory to God. When they called him good teacher, He replied that only God is good (Mark10:18). When He was to raise Lazarus from death He thanked God the Father who always hear Him (John 11:42). He affirmed the fact that all He does is through the help of the father (John 5:19)  Let this mind also be in you (Phil 2:5).

The best way for a man to finish and lose out in destiny is to ascribe the glory that belongs to God to himself. As you increase and experience progress in every facet of life, don't forget to always glorify the name of the Lord.
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Question For Meditation:
+ Do you ascribe all glory to God!!!

Prayer Point
Lord! Take all the glory in Jesus name. Amen

Main Emphasis
Wisdom begins when a man has come to the understanding that God does not tolerate rivals!!!

Have a Glorious Friday!!!
Christianity Etc › The Heart Of The Wise by jonatoye(op): 6:29am On Jun 18, 2020
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               [18-06-2020]

Focus: The Heart of The Wise

WORD FOR TODAY
A man is only considered to be wise if he fears God and mindful of His will at all times. The wise says in his heart there is God and He rules in all affairs of men
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Scriptural Reference
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." (Proverb 9:10 NKJV)
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A man is wise if he reverences God to the point of working and walking according to His will. Folly will only catch up with a man who fails to honour God with his life and decision. Joseph feared the Lord and did His will even when no one would challenge him if he did otherwise. This is the wisdom that helped him to preserve his dreams. If the likes of Achan, King Saul and Gehazi had applied the same principle they would not have ended the way they did.

"I can only succeed with the help of God", "I am nothing without God", "I must not live in sin", "It is a dreadful thing to fall into hand of God","I must seek God's approval in everything","I must only go on in life at the Lord's command" are the words of a wise man. No matter how foolish the word of God and His will appears to look like it is the way of wisdom. All men who became great for God were those who placed much priority on what God said and honoured Him with their lives and decision.
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Question For Meditation:
+ What are you saying in your heart? Do you fear God?

Prayer Point
Lord! I receive the spirit of wisdom to work and walk according to your precept in Jesus name. Amen

Main Emphasis
The way of the Lord is the way of wisdom. The word of the Lord is the ultimate wisdom for living!!!

Have a Blissful Thursday!!!
Christianity Etc › Giving Back To God by jonatoye(op): 9:05am On Jun 17, 2020
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               [17-06-2020]

Focus: Giving Back to God

WORD FOR TODAY
You have not understood the true act of worship until you come to the understanding that all you have comes from God and you have learnt how to give back to God. It is only what you give back to God that has eternal value!!!
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Scriptural Reference
"Everything we have has come from you, and we give you only what you have already given us! . . ."O LORD our God, even these materials that we have gathered to build a Temple to honor your holy name come from you! It all belongs to you!" (1Chronicles 29:14b,16 NLT)
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King David towards the end of his life motivated the Israelites to give precious gifts for the temple and the people gave what they had joyfully. It was easy for them because they gave with the orientation that all they have belongs to God. We will not serve God acceptably until we know and live with the orientation that all we have belongs to God.

Each time we give to God, what we give goes away to bless others be it directly or indirectly. Jesus in His teachings admonished us to make good achievement and make it a blessing to people.

It is not enough to be highly placed; use your position to fulfill God's purpose like Joseph, Daniel and Nehemiah. It is not enough to build houses, buy cars and have riches; you are required to use it in service of God in providing house for the homeless, clothes for those who are naked, food for the hungry and help for those who are in need. As you increase attribute your success to God and lay up for yourself treasure in Heaven.
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Question For Meditation
+ Have you cultivated the habit of giving back to God?

Prayer Point:
Lord! All I am and what I will be belongs to you, Let my existence be a blessing and fulfill your purpose in Jesus name. Amen.

Main Emphasis:
True act of worship begins with acknowledging that there is nothing you are without God and giving your best to Him.

Have an Impressive Wednesday!!!

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