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24 MARCH 2013

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THE ‘BLESSED’ MAN AND WOMAN

‘Blessed is the man who…’

Psalms 1:1

2013-03-24. 

Here’s a scriptural key to being blessed: ‘Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly…But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; and whatever he does shall prosper’ (vv. 1-3 NKJV). A ‘blessed’ man or woman tends to stand out because their character is deeper, their ideas fresher, their spirit softer, their courage greater, their leadership better, their concerns wider, their compassion more genuine, and their convictions more concrete. They’re joyful in spite of difficult circumstances, and show wisdom far beyond their years. And they are full of surprises; you think you have them boxed in, but they turn out to be unpredictable. When you’re around them you feel slightly off balance because you don’t know what to expect next. Over time you realise that their ideas and actions can be trusted. Why? Because they have a spiritual root system that goes down to streams of living water. Consequently, what they put their hand to ‘prospers.’ And you can live this way. How? By setting your spiritual priorities in concrete. The arch enemy of spiritual growth is busyness, which is closely tied to something the Bible calls ‘worldliness’—getting caught up with society’s agenda to the neglect of walking with God. Whichever way you look at it, a key ingredient to prospering is—time. Not leftover time, not throwaway time, but quality time. Time for meditation; time for communication. Unhurried, uninterrupted time with God. 

Matthew 21:1-16 , Psalm 118:19-29

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GODLY HOUSEHOLDS

 We have been adopted into God’s family; we are the Bride of Christ.  Ask God to strengthen Christian parents, that they may provide spiritual wisdom and teach their children Godly principles and values.  Proclaim blessing and safety on children in Christian households, that they will find their own faith in Jesus and experience for themselves the fullness of the Holy Spirit in their lives.  Pray protection over Christian marriages, that they will ...

23 MARCH 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

BUMPS

‘These trials will show that your faith is genuine…’

1 Peter 1:7

2013-03-23 

It is impossible to tell by looking at a person how much faith they have. Compare your faith to a bucket of water; you only discover how much is inside when somebody bumps it. Likewise, when life bumps you, you spill out what you are full of. Maybe you took a financial hit in the last few years: bump! What spilled out, fear or faith? Maybe you, or a loved one, received bad news from the doctor and you’re going for tests: bump! What splashed over the side? Dreading the worst or trusting God for the best? People can’t tell by looking at you how much faith you have, but they can tell by listening to you. In life, bumps are going to happen. You will be tested. And the purpose of the test is not just to reveal your faith, but to refine it. God doesn’t test your faith in order to know how much you have, He already knows. No, He tests your faith so that you can know—and start strengthening it. Stop and consider the hardest thing that’s going on in your life right now, then ask yourself, ‘Is this situation decreasing my faith or increasing it?’ The Bible says: ‘These trials will show that your faith is genuine. It is being tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honour on the day when Jesus Christ is revealed to the whole world.’ (1 Peter 1:7 NLT)

 

Hosea 11-14, Matthew 26:57-75, Psalm 13 , Proverbs 8:14-16

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GODLY HOUSEHOLDS

 We have been adopted into God’s family; we are the Bride of Christ.  Ask God to strengthen Christian parents, that they may provide spiritual wisdom and teach their children Godly principles and values.  Proclaim blessing and safety on children in Christian households, that they will find their own faith in Jesus and experience for themselves the fullness of the Holy Spirit in their lives.  Pray protection over Christian marriages, that they will ...

22 MARCH 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

WINNING YOUR PERSONAL WAR WITH SATAN (5)

‘…Wash your hands, you sinners…’

James 4:8

2013-03-22.

James continues, ‘Wash your hands, you sinners’ (v. 8 NIV). The moment you ‘come near to God,’ you become aware of your condition. Notice, God doesn’t demand you wash your hands before He will respond to you! All your attempts at self-improvement won’t work. Why? Because His grace is the only basis on which He can relate to you (Ephesians 2:8-9). God points to your defeat zones not to condemn you, but to cleanse you. He knows that dirty hands enable satan to accuse you before Him so He tells you to wash your hands, ‘and do not give the devil a foothold’ (Ephesians 4:27 NIV). Once you’ve confessed your sins and been cleansed, you can look satan in the eye and say, ‘No ground; not even an inch!’ James continues, ‘…Purify your hearts, you double-minded’ (James 4:8 NIV). Your heart is like a hard drive; it’s where you store things. ‘It is with your heart that you believe…’ (Romans 10:10 NIV). Your heart generates and stores your beliefs, constructive and destructive. Once you form a belief you begin to live it out. Add to this your double-mindedness—you know what’s wrong, yet think you can get away with it. How can you overcome the enemy with a heart full of wrong beliefs and a double mind? Through ‘turning over a new leaf’? No, you must get down before God and say, ‘Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a steadfast spirit within me’ (Psalms 51:10 NKJV). When you pray that way, God will cleanse you, clothe you with power, and cause you to walk in victory.

Hosea 6-10, Matthew 26:47-56, Psalm 116:12-19 , Proverbs 8:10-13

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GODLY HOUSEHOLDS

 We have been adopted into God’s family; we are the Bride of Christ.  Ask God to strengthen Christian parents, that they may provide spiritual wisdom and teach their children Godly principles and values.  Proclaim blessing and safety on children in Christian households, that they will find their own faith in Jesus and experience for themselves the fullness of the Holy Spirit in their lives.  Pray protection over Christian marriages, that they will...

Flawless-diva,

Thanks for the updates on this thread....God bless you real good and success in your exams !

Why am I not surprised ? ....SMH ....

Sleep well baba in the bosom of your faithful Father till we meet to part no more !

Good riddance to bad rubbish.....Sanusi is an ex-convict who would not have risen to higher position but for his royal lineage !

It's not GEJ fault . These northerner has positioned themselves into different ministries .....I was thinking a yoruba man will be appointed

21 MARCH 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

WINNING YOUR PERSONAL WAR WITH SATAN (4)

‘Come near to God and he will come near to you…’

James 4:8

2013-03-21.

Resisting the devil is imperative, but it is not the endgame. This is: ‘Come near to God and He will come near to you.’ Satan’s goal is to drive a wedge between you and God, so how do you keep him from doing it? By closing the gap between you and God! Observe three things: 1) Distancing from God is done unconsciously. You become preoccupied, self-centred, or over-committed. Before you know it, prayer is limited to grace said over meals, Bible-reading to the pastor’s sermon text, and worship to a Saturday morning interlude. ‘…Pay more careful attention, therefore, to what [you] have heard, so that [you] do not drift away’ (Hebrews 2:1 NIV). Distancing is a subtle drift, not a sudden dash. 2) Distancing from God is dangerous. Satan’s goal is to separate you from God and His blessing. Like a soldier in enemy territory who’s cut off, you become an easy target. The Bible says, ‘If one person falls, the other can reach out and help. But someone who falls alone is in real trouble’ (Ecclesiastes 4:10 NLT). 3) Distancing from God is a choice. But it’s your choice, never God’s! He says, ‘…I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee’ (Hebrews 13:5 KJV). Whatever your circumstances, He remains faithful. ‘When you pass through the waters…the fire…I am with you…’ (Isaiah 43:2-5 NIV). What’s God’s part? ‘He will come near to you.’ Take one step in His direction and He will close the gap, embrace, secure, and enable you ‘…to stand up to everything the devil throws your way…’ (Ephesians 6:11 TM).

 

Hosea 1-5, Matthew 26:26-46, Psalm 116:1-11 , Proverbs 8:8-9

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SUDAN

 Father God, please give justice to Muslim converts like Mohammed Khidir Khalil, who is now facing a legal battle to recover his family after his Muslim in-laws compelled his wife to divorce him.  Work a miracle so that the Sudanese court overturns its ruling and allows Mohammed to see his sons again.  Thank You for Mohammed’s courage and love for his sons which compels him to risk taking the case to court, knowing that it could end in him being ...

20 MARCH 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

WINNING YOUR PERSONAL WAR WITH SATAN (3)

‘…Resist the devil…he will flee from you.’

James 4:7

2013-03-20.

Once you become self-controlled, alert, and submitted to God, your next step must be to: ‘Resist the devil…he will flee from you.’ When you are properly aligned with Jesus, His power and authority are behind you and at your disposal. Then when you act or speak you do so not on your own, but as His representative. Think about it this way; when a police officer orders you to stop because you’re driving too fast, the entire force of the law comes into operation. If you refuse to stop you are taking on the local constabulary, the Chief Constable and the magistrates court, bringing down the full weight of their combined authority on your head. As long as that policeman is aligned with and submitted to those who are over him when he speaks and acts—they speak and act through him. Are you getting the idea? In God’s Kingdom the submitted life represents the King. So when you speak and act according to God’s will, He speaks and acts through you. Even satan cannot break this chain of command! Nor can he withstand it. ‘Behold, I give unto you…over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.’ (Luke 10:19 KJV). When you are submitted to God you can resist the devil as Jesus did when He said, ‘Away from Me, satan! For it is written: “Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only.” Then the devil left Him’ (Matthew 4:9-10 NIV). And when you speak those same words to the devil, ‘…he will flee from you’ (James 4:7)

2 Kings 24-25, Matthew 26:1-25, Psalm 19 , Proverbs 8:6-7

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NORTH AFRICA

 Father, be with believers like Ahmed whose family stopped speaking to him and who lost his job after he became a Christian.  Thank You for the Open Doors workers who were able to encourage him and share the burden.  Please help him to find another job.  Thank You for his courage, and that despite being imprisoned and forbidden from participating in Christian activities by the police he still shares his faith.  Protect and build the house churches he ...

Waste of limited income accruing to the state from FG.....

Odunharry,

How was ur exam ? Success is assured in Jesus name !

Even with the appointment of Afam4eva as MOD,the hatred btw yoruba and igbo on NL is growing at alarming rate ....

19 MARCH 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

WINNING YOUR PERSONAL WAR WITH SATAN (2)

‘Submit yourselves therefore to God…’

James 4:7

2013-03-19.
 

Being ‘self-controlled and alert’ to satan’s strategies empowers you to be proactive in your personal war with him (1Peter 5:8 NIV). But your next step is crucial. The art of war follows set rules of engagement. If you’re losing more than winning, then you may have omitted this vital rule: ‘Submit yourselves therefore to God.’ Salvation doesn’t enrol you in a club for the religious elite; it enlists you in the army of the Lord. And this war isn’t just about you—it’s also about your King, His rulership and authority, and who acknowledges it. Kingdom power is only given by the King to His subjects. To win this battle you must recognise your King and submit to Him. The Roman centurion who met Christ understood this. ‘I myself am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. I tell this one, “Go,” and he goes; and that one, “Come,”’ and he comes…’ (Luke 7:8 NIV). He recognised that he, like Jesus, got his power by submitting to authority. Submitting yourself to Jesus is what gives you the power to battle satan successfully. Don’t hurl yourself into the battle. Instead, recognise Christ’s authority and submit to it because it’s the submitted life that overcomes. At the point of your temptation, seize the moment and surrender yourself to Jesus, the King of kings, Who said, ‘…All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth’ (Matthew 28:18 KJV). Under His authority you discover that victory over satan comes, ‘…Not by [human] might nor by [human] power, but by My Spirit, says the Lord of hosts’ (Zechariah 4:6 NKJV).

 

2 Kings 21-23, Matthew 25:24-46, Psalm 11 , Proverbs 8:4-5

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ARABIAN PENINSULA

 Father God, thank You for Christians like Awadi who finally found true peace in Jesus after searching for many years.  Thank You for the partnership between Open Doors and Satellite TV stations like the ‘Miracle Channel’, who are reaching so many like Awadi with Your love.  Pour your blessing on the TV series ‘Connect with Me’, whose Facebook page had 6,000 new friends in the first month of airing alone.   Lord, continue to ...

I can't believe the lie from the pit of hell made frontpage !

Another promises delivered ......Jonathan is working silently while haters are speaking rubbish. Just deliver on power and see my campaign for your presidency !

I didn't vote for him in 2011 but if he can deliver on power ,I'll definitely vote for him in 2015 ...

Very soon,poor parents will not be able to send their children to secondary school let alone higher institutions !

Yoruba and igbo,when will this e-war ends ?

I think the gentility of GEJ is being taken for granted or how can a citizen called his president a scumbag ?

18 MARCH 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

WINNING YOUR PERSONAL WAR WITH SATAN (1)

‘Be self-controlled and alert…’

1 Peter 5:8

2013-03-18. 

When nations decide to end a conflict, their leaders sign treaties that allow for the restoration of peaceful relations between them. Christ’s death and resurrection defeated satan fairly and squarely. Then Christ the victor ‘…ascended up on high, [and] he led captivity captive…’ (Ephesians 4:. He was welcomed back in heaven as conqueror. But here on earth, no treaty was ever signed between satan and God’s people. You are still his target. He continues to be a thief who comes to ‘…steal, kill and destroy…’ (John 10:10 TLB). He still ‘…prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour’ (1Peter 5:8 NIV). But Christ’s victory on the cross has positioned you to walk in daily triumph over him. However, winning your personal war with satan isn’t a matter of brains or brawn; it’s a spiritual battle and you can only win it by employing God’s strategies for victory. For the next few days let’s look at them: ‘Be self-controlled and alert…’ (1Peter 5:8 NIV). Being ‘self-controlled’ implies staying in charge of your emotions, thoughts, words, decisions and actions. It requires taking responsibility for your own life; not allowing people, circumstances, or the devil to take the steering wheel from your hands, usurp your Power of Attorney and gain control. Being ‘alert’ means being conscious of your weaknesses and satan’s corresponding ploys. You can’t afford to coast, run on autopilot, or go with the flow. Being alert exposes satan’s well-laid strategies, enabling you to stop him dead in his tracks.


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2 Kings 18:17 - 20:21, Matthew 25:1-23, Psalm 115 , Proverbs 8:1-3

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IRAQ

 The hardest people to pray for are the ones who have let us down.  Yet prayer is often the best way to start on the journey of forgiveness, because it starts with giving them back into God’s hands.  Lord, today I pray for (name of person), that You will bless them with Your richest blessings, and that You will help me to let go of the past.  In Your time, help me trust them again.

17 MARCH 2013

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GIVE THEM ANOTHER CHANCE

‘…Mark…is profitable to me for the ministry.’

2 Timothy 4:11

2013-03-17

Paul, who demanded 100 per cent commitment from himself and those he worked with, was angry with Mark for wanting to take a break and go home and spend time with his family. But later, after reconsidering the whole thing, Paul gave Mark a second chance, saying, ‘He is profitable to me for the ministry.’ God sees potential in people, even flawed people, and we must too. When we believe in people and encourage them, they can move from the loss column to the profit column. Some years ago in a manufacturing town in Scotland, a young lady gathered a class of street kids to teach them God’s Word. To keep them coming back, the superintendent bought each of them a new suit. But after a few weeks, Bob, the most unpromising boy in the class, was missing. When she went looking for him she found him with his clothes torn and dirty. So the superintendent bought him another suit and invited him back again. After a few weeks he dropped out of Sunday school once more. Disgusted, the teacher wanted to give up on him. But the superintendent said, ‘I’ll buy him a third suit if he will promise to attend regularly.’ Bob did. He kept coming, committed his life to Christ and studied for the ministry. That discouraged, forlorn, ragged, runaway boy was Robert Morrison, the great missionary to China who translated the Bible into the Chinese language and opened the kingdom of heaven to countless millions who live there. So, who are you thinking of giving up on? Don’t do it! Give them, and God, another chance!

Galatians 5:22, 1 Corinthians 13, Ephesians 3:14-21 , John 15:1-17

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IRAQ

 The hardest people to pray for are the ones who have let us down.  Yet prayer is often the best way to start on the journey of forgiveness, because it starts with giving them back into God’s hands.  Lord, today I pray for (name of person), that You will bless them with Your richest blessings, and that You will help me to let go of the past.  In Your time, help me trust them again.

16 MARCH 2013

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LET IT GO

‘Teach me to do your will, for you are my God...’

Psalms 143:10

2013-03-16.
 

When God promises you something and it doesn’t happen right away, it’s easy to get impatient, start doubting Him and think He needs you to go to work and make it happen. Abraham did that. God promised him children ‘…as numerous as the stars…’ (Genesis 22:17 NIV). Tired of waiting, he took matters into his own hands and fathered Ishmael with his wife’s maidservant, Hagar. And that’s when his troubles began in earnest. Now, God loved Ishmael and had great plans for him, but Abraham had to let go of him in order to fulfil God’s will. It was one of the most painful experiences of Abraham’s life. So: 1) Refuse to let the enemy send anything into your life that will undermine what you have been waiting and praying for. 2) Be careful who you take advice from. Fathering Ishmael was a ‘good idea’ Abraham’s wife Sarah had. 3) Because you are willing to take responsibility for your actions, it doesn’t mean that there won’t be consequences, long-lasting ones! Be careful where you lie down; getting up again may not be as easy as you think. 4) There are things you can give up effortlessly, and other things that will take every ounce of grace you have. And it’s especially hard to give up something you’re attached to and see yourself reflected in, like a job you love, a house you’re living in, or a relationship you’re tied to. But when you’ve gone as far as you can with your ‘Ishmael’ and you’re ready to see God’s promise fulfilled in your life, you must be willing to let it go. 

2 Kings 16:1 - 18:16, Matthew 24:29-51, Psalm 26 , Proverbs 7:26-27

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PRAYING FOR UCB

 Father, we thank You for UCB2GO, the resource arm of UCB.  We ask that You will remove any obstacles that the enemy might put in our way to prevent the resources that have been ordered for Easter from reaching the intended people on time.  We pray that these resources will bring much encouragement and inspiration, as people reflect again on the meaning of Easter.  Use them to challenge people’s preconceptions and broaden their understanding of You.

When we experience the Master's touch in our lives,He turns our zero to hero,our story to glory ....it's really a wonderful experience !

15 MARCH 2013

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THE TOUCH OF THE MASTER’S HAND

‘Jesus…touched him…’

Mark 1:41

2013-03-15.


‘It was battered and scarred and the auctioneer thought it hardly worth his while to waste much time on the old violin, so he held it up with a smile. “What am I bid for this old violin? Who’ll start the bidding for me? A pound, a pound, who’ll make it two? Two pounds, and who’ll make it three? Three pounds once, three pounds twice, going for three,” but no; from the back of the room a grey- haired man came forward and picked up the bow. Then sweeping the dust from the old violin, and tightening up all the strings, he played a melody pure and sweet, as sweet as the angels sing. The music ceased and the auctioneer, with a voice that was quiet and low, said, “What am I bid for the old violin?” and he held it up with the bow. “A thousand pounds, and who’ll make it two? Two thousand, and who’ll make it three? Three thousand once, three thousand twice, going, and gone,” said he. The people cheered, but some of them said, “We do not quite understand. What changed its worth?” Then came the reply, “The touch of the Master’s hand.” And many a man with his life out of tune, battered and scarred with sin, is auctioned cheap to a thoughtless crowd, much like the old violin. A mess of pottage, a glass of wine, a game, and he shuffles along: going once, going twice, he’s going and almost gone. But the Master comes, and the thoughtless crowd never can quite understand, the worth of the soul, and the change that’s wrought, by the touch of the Master’s hand.’

2 Kings 13-15, Matthew 24:3-28, Psalm 24 , Proverbs 7:24-25

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NEIGHBOUR FRIDAY

14 MARCH 2013

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HANDLING CRITICISM

‘…Judge nothing before the appointed time…’

1 Corinthians 4:5

2013-03-14.

Someone once quipped, ‘Every baseball team could use someone who knows how to play every position, never strikes out, and never makes an error. The only problem is; it’s hard to make him put down his hotdog and come out of the spectator stands!’ All of us need the advice and input of others. But you should only consider the advice of a critic when: 1) You know you are valued by the one who criticises you. 2) The criticism is not tainted by his or her personal agenda. 3) The person is not naturally critical of everything. 4) The person will continue giving support after giving advice. 5) He or she has knowledge and success in the area of the criticism. What really hurts is the criticism of people who are important to you. It’s hard to have your dream criticised by those you admire, love and respect. But if you want to achieve your dream, you’ll have to learn how to pay that price too. On the other hand, Stacy Allison, the first American woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, points out that there are times in your life when it’s okay not to listen to what other people are saying. ‘If I’d listened to other people I wouldn’t have climbed Mount Everest.’ If you have a God-given promise and purpose, and if your heart is right, then disregard unjustified criticism and stand on this Scripture: ‘Judge nothing before the appointed time; wait till the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.’

2 Kings 10-12, Matthew 23:29 - Matthew 24:2, Psalm 135 , Proverbs 7:21-23

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NEIGHBOUR FRIDAY

 Lord, help me to see children in the way that You see them.  Surround and protect all the children living on our street.  Please help me to respect the children I meet today, and show me how to be a good role model for them.  Lord, bless the parents on our street as they seek to bring their children up well. Can you plan an Easter party for the families in your street?

Lord God of Elijah,let the day of my celebration and manifestation appear by fire in Jesus name ....

Odunharry

amen.tanx bro...hope all is wel with u?

All is well my brother !

13 MARCH 2013

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LAZARUS

‘…If you would believe you would see the glory of God.’

John 11:40

2013-03-13

In the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, you’ll notice three important principles: 1) Mary and Martha had a close relationship with Jesus before the crisis arose. When Jesus came to town, He stayed at their home and ate at their table. They were givers, not takers. You can’t refuse to give God a minute of your time, an ounce of your energy or a penny of your money, then when trouble comes, say, ‘Lord, why did You let this happen?’ Jesus said, ‘If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you’ (John 15:7 NKJV). 2) Having a relationship with Jesus doesn’t mean you won’t have trouble. But it does mean that you can go to Him with confidence in times of trouble. Yes, you must pay attention to your career and your family, but you must also pay attention to the most important relationship of all—the one you have with the Lord. ‘…If our hearts do not condemn us, we have confidence before God and receive from him anything we ask, because we obey his commands and do what pleases him’ (1John 3:21-22 NIV). 3) When you bring Jesus into the situation, He will change it. Lazarus was already dead and buried by the time Jesus got there. Humanly speaking, it was hopeless. But in moments like these God asks you, ‘…Is there anything too hard for Me?’ (Jeremiah 32:27 NKJV). If your answer is ‘No, Lord,’ then your problem becomes an opportunity for Him to demonstrate His love and care for you.

2 Kings 7-9, Matthew 22:34-46, Psalm 112 , Proverbs 7:6-9

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DISCIPLINE AND ACCOUNTABILITY

 Pray for parents, youthworkers, mentors and pastors caring for people who are vulnerable to the onset of pornographic addiction, that they will have wisdom to know how to convey their disapproval of the practice without communicating disapproval of the person themselves.  Pray that there will be a freedom to talk about our ‘successes and failures’ in this area, so that people can stop hiding the struggle and start getting support and strength through ...

Any power waiting to cut short the days of my celebration be roasted by fire in Jesus name.....

Solidbroda,

Noted . I will move on cos I don't like auguing or debating about religion . Hold steadfast what you believe and let me hold mine .....

12 MARCH 2013

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SHRINK YOUR FEARS

‘When I am afraid, I will trust in you.’

Psalms 56:3

2013-03-12
 

Mary loved being a homemaker. She’d been married for thirty years to John, a successful businessman. Because John had always taken care of things, Mary had learned never to take risks. As a result, her biggest fear was that she’d be left alone one day. Sometimes she would tell her friends, ‘I hope I go before John because I don’t think I could handle things by myself.’ But then John became ill and Mary was placed in the position of caring for him, plus having to make all the decisions for them both. It was nerve-wracking at first. But once she put her trust in God and decided to take charge, she made an interesting discovery: Security doesn’t lie in having things, but in handling them! She found that facing her fears was easy compared to the years she’d spent feeling inadequate, helpless and dependent. Facing your fears is always easier than living with helplessness. In fact, when you let fear stop you, you end up living with feelings of dread and helplessness that are a hundred times worse than if you had just faced your fears and moved forward. The truth is, if you tell yourself often enough that you can’t do something, you will be unable to do it—even though you have the talent, time, resources, strategy, and friends to accomplish it. Only those who say they can, do. Saying you believe in yourself and the God who lives within you may not guarantee your success, but saying you don’t will guarantee your failure. So today, face your fears head on, and watch them shrink.

2 Kings 4:18 - 6:33, Matthew 22:34-46, Psalm 112 , Proverbs 7:6-9

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VISION FOR WHOLENESS

 Father God, thank You that Your care for us is absolute, and that You value every facet of our being in equal measure.  Draw close to those who are struggling with the temptation to meet their needs through the use of pornography.  Break the lie that their bodies are somehow less important or of less value than their minds and souls.  Walk with them into that place of wholeness where body, mind and spirit are at peace in You.