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16 MAY 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

YOU ARE SPECIAL

‘…My unfailing love for you will not be shaken…’

Isaiah 54:10

16 05 2013

Chinese missionary John Bentley distributed a book written by Max Lucado, entitled You Are Special, to children who lived in a Chinese orphanage. In China, male children are favoured over female ones. Healthy babies outrank impaired ones. Indeed, children who cannot speak or hear stand little chance of a healthy, productive life. Every message of history and culture tells them, ‘You don’t matter.’ The story in Lucado’s book describes Punchinello, a wooden person in a village of wooden people. The villagers had the practice of sticking stars on achievers and dots on strugglers. Punchinello had so many dots that the people gave him dots for no reason at all. But when he met Eli, his maker, Eli affirmed him, telling him to disregard the opinions of others. ‘I made you,’ he explained, ‘and I don’t make mistakes.’ Punchinello had never heard such words. When he did, his dots began to drop off. And when the children in the orphanage heard such words, their worlds began to change. John Bentley describes reading the story to these children and the incredible effect it had on each as they sat, glued to every word. ‘When the idea came through in the reading that they were special, simply because they were made by a loving creator…every one started crying—including their teachers! It was wild.’ Today open your Bible, get God’s opinion of you and build your life on it; it’s the only opinion that counts! ‘‘‘Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken”…says the Lord.’

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1 Peter 1-5, Mark 9:14-29, Psalm 49 , Proverbs 12:20-22

TODAY'S PRAYER - FROM PRAYER FOR TODAY MAGAZINE

FINANCIAL TRANSPARENCY

 ·        Pray for our hearts, that we may never be afraid of the power of those who are greedy or abusive of the world’s resources.·        Pray for greater financial transparency and shared information across the world.·        Pray for tax justice, so that poor countries may develop more reliable income streams and be less ...

Lai Mohammed and ACN must be smoking some hard drugs left over by their emperor ,Tinubu !

Shame on ACN,shame on opposition parties in Nigeria ,shame on the Nigerian politicians where everything has to be reduced to politics ...

Where is uncle gbawe,dayokano,demdem and eko ile ?

@weezii,

Amen and thanks for the kind words !

@Flawless-diva,
Where have you been since ? Welcome on board once again my sister . God bless you real good !

I can't wait ohhhh

Let's remember to pray for our Jerusalem ,Nigeria ,those that love it shall prosper !

15 MAY 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT GOD (4)

‘Let us not give up meeting together...’

Hebrews 10:25

15 05 2013

They took God’s Word seriously. ‘They spent their time learning the apostles’ teaching…’ (Acts 2:42 NCV). Researchers tell us that, today, personal Bible reading is less common among Christians than prayer. Instead of a Word from God that fortifies us for the challenges of the day, we’ve substituted exercise and cappuccino. Our Bible reading is confined to the pastor’s Sunday sermon. The early disciples were so committed to the Word that they ‘spent [invested, paid the price with] their time, learning [studying to understand and master] the apostles’ teaching.’ God’s Word not only enabled them to withstand life’s challenges, but when persecution made them fugitives, they took the Word with them and planted new churches around the world (Acts 8:4). Are you growing in God’s Word so that it fortifies you against tough times and prepares you to influence your world for Christ? They took worship and praise seriously. ‘They stayed continually at the temple, praising God’ (Luke 24:53 NIV). For many of us, the word ‘worship’ has come to mean the Sunday morning service—a place we attend rather than the voluntary act of devoted hearts glorifying God. Being a spectator at the Sunday service isn’t worship. The New Testament believers understood David’s instruction: ‘Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise…’ (Psalms 100:4 NIV). Do you want to be a serious worshipper? Enter His presence focused exclusively on His goodness, and wholeheartedly express to Him your appreciation for all He is! 

Deuteronomy 32:29 - 34:12, Mark 9:1-13, Psalm 62 , Proverbs 12:18-19

TODAY'S PRAYER - FROM PRAYER FOR TODAY MAGAZINE

ENOUGH FOOD

 There is enough food for everyone in the world, but 1 in 8 people will go to bed hungry tonight.  Thank God for an improved water supply which enables farmers in Zimbabwe to provide a wide variety of vegetables.  Thank God for weather forecasts sent by text message which allow communities in Kenya to plan their planting.  Pray for more and more innovations which will help people all over the world to ‘bite back’ against hunger.

A bold move by GEJ long overdue !

A bold but long delayed move by GEJ,just that the affected governors should have been removed temporary for the military administrators....

Naija I hail ohhh !

14 MAY 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT GOD (3)

‘All the believers devoted themselves to…prayer.’

Acts 2:42

14 05 2013. 

They took prayer seriously. The New Testament church was conceived in the womb of prayer. After ten days of united prayer in the upper room, ‘Everyone present was filled with the Holy Spirit…’ (v. 4 NLT). What happened next? They launched a church that’s still impacting the world after two thousand years. Did their prayer-life diminish once the church was established? Not in the least! ‘All the believers devoted themselves…to prayer.’ It remained a prayer-conditioned fellowship. It was born, bathed and brought to fruition in prayer. They bequeathed us the empowering biblical principle that nothing important and lasting happens without prayer. Today if you want to get a small crowd in church, call a prayer meeting! Question: How much do you pray? What makes you a stranger to the place of prayer? Is it the myth that prayer is hard work? It’s not—if your priorities are right. Do you wear yourself out, worrying about things as though everything’s up to you? Prayer will make the hard bits of your life easier, and more fruitful. Consistent prayer lifts you to a higher, positive place where you learn how to accomplish more while experiencing a deep peace of heart and soul. Jesus said: ‘Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me…I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly’ (Matthew 11:28-30 TM). Seriously, can there be a better way to live?


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Deuteronomy 30:1 - 32:28, Mark 8:27-38, Psalm 57 , Proverbs 12:15-17

TODAY'S PRAYER - FROM PRAYER FOR TODAY MAGAZINE

JUSTICE MADE REAL

 Abundant God, who brings forth fruit from the earth, who longs for your people to enjoy life in all its fullness, may we never become numb to the scandal of poverty.  In a world of plenty, may we always live justly and generously.  We pray for the hearts and minds of the powerful to be moved to act justly, and we give thanks for the extraordinary faith, courage and persistence of people who hold on to hope.

Every states down South should follow suit for their own good !

Sorry for the mix up.....Have a wonderful week ahead !

If it's Buhari that the opposition can produce,then GEJ has my vote already !

12 MAY 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT GOD (1)

‘The believers met together in the Temple every day…’

Acts 2:46

12 05 2013
 

It’s estimated that there are over half a billion practising Christians in the world. But the church wouldn’t even exist today if it hadn’t been for a small group of disciples who were sold on Christ. The things of God were not a part-time interest or a convenience-based commitment to those early Christians but their highest priority. If you want to be serious about God, stop and reflect on what they took seriously. They took church seriously. ‘The believers met together in the Temple every day.’ Question: Are you a hit-and-miss churchgoer? Do you get upset if the service exceeds an hour or the minister takes an extra ten minutes? Is once-a-week your limit? Not for these New Testament Christians! So what drew them? The temple’s orchestra and choir? Cutting-edge media or youth programmes? Did they have more time and less responsibility than we have? No, everything about their life was harder, took longer, and was less convenient. Yet their encounter with Jesus so transformed their priorities that, ‘Every day they continued to meet…’ (v. 46 NIV). They hungered to gather in the presence of the Lord, believing His promise, ‘Where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them’ (Matthew 18:20 NLT). Taking God seriously requires regular involvement with other Christians, experiencing this unique aspect of His presence, hearing His Word together, and encouraging one another (Hebrews 10:25). You need that special dimension of fellowship with God that happens only when His family gathers together with Him.

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Galatians 5:22, Luke 19:11-26, Psalm 36:5-9 , Hebrews 10:19-23

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CHRISTIAN AID SUPPORTERS

 Lord Jesus, we are so grateful that You show us the meaning of abundant living, where everyone eats and has enough; where a sharing community is the measure of success; where generosity of heart is true wealth.  We pray for all who will do door-to-door collecting for Christian Aid this week, for courage, faith and cheerfulness in the face of the inevitable setbacks and refusals.  Thank you for this opportunity to show love in action.

13 MAY 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT GOD (2)

‘The believers met together…and shared everything…’

Acts 2:44

13 05 2013. 

They took fellowship seriously. We are more than a common-interest-based social club. We’re a family—birth-children of our heavenly Father, blood relatives. The cross made it so. ‘…We have all been baptised into one body by one Spirit…’ (1 Corinthians 12:13 NLT). Those early disciples valued their relationship. It went beyond merely singing hymns and hearing sermons. They ‘met together…shared everything they had…sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need’ (Acts 2:44-45 NLT). Do we have such selfless love, caring enough to share everything we own with our brother and sister in need? How many of them shared what they had? ‘All the believers.’ How much did they share? ‘Everything they had.’ God’s Word describes His church as a body. Its members exist individually but they can only function properly in connection with one another. Arms, hands, legs, shoulders, etc. cannot live separately; they must be joined to a body with a head to accomplish their purpose. The early church survived incredible persecution and achieved amazing things. Why? Because they understood the need to value each other, and to sacrifice personal interest for the sake of the whole. As isolated, self-reliant, self-promoting individuals they would have been destroyed by the overwhelming force of their enemies. As a believer, you may survive apart from the church, but you can’t thrive. Your God-given potential will never be realised until you commit wholeheartedly to a local fellowship and invest yourself in serving God’s vision for that church.

 

Deuteronomy 28-29, Mark 8:14-26, Psalm 44:17-26 , Proverbs 12:12-14

TODAY'S PRAYER - FROM PRAYER FOR TODAY MAGAZINE

CHRISTIAN AID SUPPORTERS

 Lord Jesus, we are so grateful that You show us the meaning of abundant living, where everyone eats and has enough; where a sharing community is the measure of success; where generosity of heart is true wealth.  We pray for all who will do door-to-door collecting for Christian Aid this week, for courage, faith and cheerfulness in the face of the inevitable setbacks and refusals.  Thank you for this opportunity to show love in action.

I'm fine with any candidate that can really perform than Fashola,not to Tinubu's pocket but for the interest of the people !

Let millions almajiris gather together,Buhari can NEVER be president again !

11 MAY 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

DEAL WITH IT NOW

‘No matter how fast you run, you won’t escape. No matter how strong you are, you will lose your strength…’

Amos 2:14

11 05 2013 

Sorry, but problems don’t magically solve themselves because you refuse to deal with them. Actually, they multiply, and ‘no matter how fast you run, you will not escape.’ Kristin Armstrong says: ‘We become…adept at running…We try to flee from our pain, our past and our issues. The problem is, we can’t run or hide or push things away forever. Eventually we’ll tire…and have to slow down. And when we do, all our junk will come rolling behind…headed straight for us at top speed. All the time we’ve been fleeing, our junk has been snowballing…picking up size and momentum. If we aren’t brave enough to face it when it’s “small,” it’ll run us over later. Now’s the time to…deal with it…as fast and as strong as you are, you can’t keep this up much longer.’ So what problem are you running from today? What issues are causing you to ‘lose your strength?’ Make up your mind to stop right now and deal with them. ‘Do not give the devil a foothold’ (Ephesians 4:27 NIV) by spending one more day on the run. It doesn’t matter how badly you’ve failed in the past, ‘…The blood of Jesus…cleanses us from all sin’ (1John 1:7 NLT). Whether it’s a stubborn habit, or someone you fear confronting, ‘step up to the plate.’ The thing that’s chasing you will lose its power when you face it down in the name of Jesus. Paul says, ‘…Having done all…stand’ (Ephesians 6:13 NKJV). And you do that through the power of God, not in your own strength.

 
Deuteronomy 25-27, Mark 8:1-13, Psalm 44:9-16 , Proverbs 12:10-11

TODAY'S PRAYER - FROM PRAYER FOR TODAY MAGAZINE

PRAYING FOR UCB

 Pray for our Human Resources Team as they conduct Team Leaders updates this month, following changes in employment law.  Pray for understanding and guidance, so that they can advise with wisdom and insight from the Holy Spirit.  Pray for our team leaders, that they will sense God’s leading; may they know how He wants them to deploy their teams, so that His will is done, and so that we at UCB can be bringers of His Kingdom.

Thanks bro,it's my pleasure !

So you want to make us believe there is no covenant two those two looters because you are a card carrying member of ACN,,gbawe you are beyond redemption !

God have mercy on your soul !

So you think GEJ can do. Something about the blood covenant btw Fashola and Tinubu ? The deceit,looting of Lagos's treasury by Tinubu cannot continue indefinitely. Their secret will be exposed when another part takes over Alausa.....

For now,Tinubu is innocent until proven guilty !

Hold current leaders accountable when the former leaders still hold on to reins of power behind closed door ?

Reasoning according to gbawe is so classic !

Another long epistle from dishonourable Gbawe......

@Gbawe,

Pls,face front cos I don't have time for your long epistle today . It's funny how you mentioned the likes of Anenih,OBJ,IBB,Madueke without including the name of your pay master Tinubu who is also among the plunder of our nation ,Nigeria ......

I just can't wait for 2015 to come cos that election is gonna be a deciding election that will determine the corporate continuation of this entity called Nigeria....

One thing I know for certain is that the Yoruba in the West will be reluctant to vote for any Northern candidate even if Tinubu ,Akande and Aregbesola point a gun to their heads except the very few educated folks like Gbawe and co....

I'm Yoruba and I will definitely be voting for GEJ cos we are comfortable with a supposed thief than a supposed terrorist....

The Era of North lording over the rest of our nation is over and election of 2015 will prove that as GEJ will beat Buhari hands down as SW,NC,SS and SE will follow GEJ

Mark my words very careful !!!

May God gives us the heart to care and nourish those in need and those who are babies in the Lord !

10 MAY 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

SHOW HOSPITALITY

‘…Given to hospitality.’

Romans 12:13

10 05 2013 

Making others feel loved and valued is a hallmark of discipleship (John 13:34-35). Welcoming newcomers was important in the early church, and it’s just as important today. Social customs may change, but God’s Word doesn’t. Jesus said, ‘Anyone who receives you receives me…’ (Matthew 10:40 NLT). As a follower of Christ it’s your job to make new people feel like part of ‘the household of faith’ (Galatians 6:10). Established friendships within churches can easily become religious cliques where we smile and speak to newcomers, but spend all our time with a select group of people we already know. Most of us are satisfied with our existing circle of friends, so we need to be looking for ways to include others. People come to church hoping for love and acceptance, and if they don’t find it within a month or two they move on. So keep your spiritual antennae tuned to people who seem uncomfortable and out of place. Most people have had at least one negative experience in church, so they need some extra T.L.C. (Tender Loving Care). The Bible says, ‘Carry each other’s burdens…’ (Galatians 6:2 NIV). Genuine warmth and caring attract people. First impressions count. Church should be a place where our love for people who are hurting is evident from the minute they walk in the door. And remember, God doesn’t just use these relationships to meet the needs of those coming out of difficult situations—He uses them to mature us too.

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Deuteronomy 22-24, Mark 7:24-37, Psalm 44:1-8 , Proverbs 12:7-9

TODAY'S PRAYER - FROM PRAYER FOR TODAY MAGAZINE

NEIGHBOUR FRIDAY

 Lord I pray for those in my neighbourhood who are addicted to prescription drugs or street drugs.  I ask You to help the Christians in my area to find appropriate ways and times to share their faith with them.  Help Your people to be a source of support instead of judgement.  Ask God to give you an opportunity to bring encouragement and hope to someone with an addiction, and trust Him for the right words to say.

God save u say you don srrike the obnoxious rule out .....

Pls Seun,give us this section ohhhhhh

We need a christianity for christian scetion and we need it now !

Who the hell have the audacity,temerity and effrontery to HIDE my post ?

I know one boko haram is behind it,and that boko haram shall suffer except and unless he relaeses my post and accept the Lord Jesus into his life.it's not yet too late.

As for Seun,I comment my reserve !