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Twist it,turn it ,dice it,the crying general can NEVER become Nigeria president again....

@Solidbroda,

The words of the cross is foolish to those who are perishing but to those who are saved,it's thw power of God ....Believe what you like but we cannot but speak of those things we have heard and seen for ourselves....

Peace be unto you !

Any power that says I will not sing my song and dance my dance this week ,what are you waiting ,fall down and die in Jesus name ....

Die ! Die !! Die !!!

11 MARCH 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH

‘You desire truth in the inward parts…’

Psalms 51:6

2013-03-11
 

The Bible says, ‘…Nor was any deceit in [Christ’s] mouth’ (Isaiah 53:9 NIV). And if God has His way with us, none will be found in ours either. God doesn’t seek to minimise our deception, but to eliminate it altogether. He is blunt about dishonesty. ‘No one who is dishonest will live in my house…’ (Psalms 101:7 NCV). Paul lists the types of people who will not inherit the kingdom of God—those who sin sexually, worship idols, get drunk, rob people, and—lie about others (1Corinthians 6:9-10). ‘You mean my fibbing and flattering stir the same heavenly anger as adultery and aggravated assault?’ Apparently so. God views fudging on income tax in the same way as He views kneeling before idols. ‘The Lord hates those who tell lies but is pleased with those who keep their promises’ (Proverbs 12:22 NCV). Why the tough stance? Because dishonesty is absolutely contrary to the character of God (Hebrews 6:18). It’s not that God won’t lie, or has chosen not to lie, but that He cannot lie. A dog can’t fly, a bird can’t bark, and God can’t lie. When He makes a covenant, He keeps it. When He makes a statement, He means it. When He proclaims the truth, we can believe it. Even, ‘If we are not faithful, [God] remains faithful, because He cannot be false to Himself’ (2 Timothy 2:13 GNT). With God, the truth is not a grey area, it’s black and white. So if you’re serious about walking with Him and pleasing Him, you must commit to ‘the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.’

 

2 Kings 1:1 - 4:17, Matthew 22:15-33, Psalm 106:24-48 , Proverbs 7:3-5

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SPEAKING OUT

 As our society’s attitudes towards sex and sexualised images becomes more relaxed, pray that God’s people will know how to speak out loudly but wisely against the devaluing of precious people and a precious gift from God.  Pray that parents won’t be afraid to set Godly standards of attitude and behaviour for their children, and that spouses and friends will have the courage to speak up when they feel their loved-ones are at risk of developing ...

Hello Odunharry,

May the anointing to come out in flying colours come upon you and may His spirit quickens your mind to remember everything you read and may His grace be sufficient for you in this exam ...

It is well with you my broda !

10 MARCH 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

WHEN A MOTHER PRAYS

‘For this child I prayed, and the Lord has granted me my petition…’

1 Samuel 1:27

2013-03-10

Every terrorist was once a child. So was every missionary. The difference between them is often the influence of a parent. Samuel the Prophet led the nation of Israel for 40 years and guided King David in some of his most crucial decisions but who was the dominant influence in his life? His mother! Listen, ‘Therefore I... have lent him to the Lord; as long as he lives he shall be lent to the Lord…’ (1 Samuel 1:28 NKJV). While you have your children, hold them, love them, care for them and empower them but understand that you are a steward, not an owner. Your children belong to God, not you! Some day they will grow up and leave. Make sure that when they do they have a spiritual anchor because life will give them lots of storms. Never underestimate the power of a parent pleading with God on behalf of a child. Who knows how many prayers are being answered right now because of the faithful pondering of a mother 10 or 20 years ago? If what you are doing in this fast-paced society is taking you away from prayer time for your children; you’re doing too much! There is nothing more special, more precious, than the time a parent spends interceding with God on behalf of a child. It’s not too late for the child who brought you tears. Think of Jesus’ mother who had to watch her son crucified but also had the joy of seeing Him raised from the dead. You may go to your grave wondering if your prayers will ever be answered but don’t stop praying. Why? Because when mothers pray, God listens!

 

Exodus 20:17, 2 Kings 5:1-27, Ecclesiastes 5:10 , Luke 12:13-34

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MOTHERING SUNDAY

 Lord God, today we thank You for Your divine invention of motherhood.  We thank You for those women who have nurtured us, loved us and made sacrifices for us, whether they were our biological mothers or not, and we ask You to finish the work in us which they began.  We pray for mums everywhere today, that this day of celebration will be a time when they receive gratitude and appreciation for all they do.

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IS THERE A GARDEN OR GREEN SPACE NEAR YOU WHICH YOU CAN HELP TIDY OR TEND ?

9 MARCH 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILL YOU CAN TEACH YOUR CHILD (4)

‘… [There is] a time to be silent and a time to speak.’

Ecclesiastes 3:7

2013-03-09.


Teach your child to ask: 1) ‘Is this the best time to make this decision?’ Decisions made in haste are often regretted. ‘There is a time to be silent and a time to speak.’ Poor decisions are situationally driven, caused by momentary stress, peer pressure, mood swings and temporary emotions like loneliness, etc. When the situation changes, our feelings change and our decisions often look doubtful. Can the decision be made later, reducing or eliminating the risk? Pressuring children often increases their desperation and leads to premature decisions, but assuring them that time is on their side lowers their reactivity and the likelihood of future regret. Helping them see that God ‘…has made everything appropriate in its time…’ (Ecclesiastes 3:11 NAS) offers them space to think wisely about their options, allowing for God’s guidance. 2) ‘If I were advising a friend (John or Susie), would I suggest they take this same option?’ Shifting perspective often broadens the perceptions of our options. When emotionally influenced, our children often narrow their perspective, excluding many important possibilities. Often adults press logical, rational thinking on them, meeting resistance. But by bringing ‘John’ or ‘Susie’ into the equation we open their perspective up. And one more thought: it’s beneficial to ‘debrief’ with your child, helping them to evaluate the effectiveness of their decision-making process. Talk through how they handled the situation. Ask, ‘How do you feel about that result?’ If they’re pleased, compliment them; if not, say, ‘I’m sorry about that. Any idea what you’ll change next time?’ Instead of judging their failure, reward their success.

Revelation 19-22, Matthew 22:1-14, Psalm 106:1-23 , Proverbs 7:1-2

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PRAYING FOR UCB

 Lord, bless all those involved in UCB broadcasting.  We ask for your guidance in programming radio and TV so that it will impact people’s lives and help people see the need for You. Give us wisdom to tackle current issues with a Godly perspective, and bless our presenters with excellent communication skills.  Help us to find content which will attract a new, younger audience, so that we can keep telling Your story for generations to come.

8 MARCH 2013


TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILL YOU CAN TEACH YOUR CHILD (3)

‘…Your thoughts…are the source of true life.’

Proverbs 4:23

2013-03-08

Teach your child to ask themselves these two questions: 1) ‘How will I feel afterwards?’ What outlasts our decisions are the subsequent feelings of self-respect versus shame, and positive self-worth versus negative self-worth. Our actions ultimately become history, but our thoughts about them continue to shape our future. ‘Carefully guard your thoughts because they are the source of true life.’ Children with self-respect are much less likely to indulge in promiscuous sex, drugs, drinking, antisocial and illegal behaviours. Self-respect and self-worth are internal standards which we are loathed to violate. Giving in to selfish choices is like abandoning the moral core of our being—the sacred soul God gave us. 2) ‘How will the people I value feel about me after this decision?’ The trust and respect of others is always needed to succeed. Reputation trumps money, even in the secular marketplace. ‘Choose a good reputation over great riches; being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold’ (Proverbs 22:1 NLT). Poor decision making can earn us a reputation that’ll haunt our prospects indefinitely. ‘A person who plans (chooses) evil will get a reputation as a troublemaker’ (Proverbs 24:8 NLT). When you get a negative reputation, it’s hard to recover from it (Proverbs 25:10 NLT). The short-term benefits of making poor decisions lead to long-term losses and regrets. The person God blesses must ‘…exercise self-control, live wisely, and have a good reputation…’ (1Timothy 3:2 NLT). 

Revelation 15-18, Matthew 21:33-46, Psalm 136:13-26 , Proverbs 6:32-35

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NEIGHBOUR FRIDAY

 Lord, I pray for all those living on my street who are struggling with money worries: for those who have been out of work for a long time, those unable to work and those worrying about job losses.  Help them to see that their value is not in their bank account, but in how precious they are to You. Can you help a neighbour with their shopping this week, or drop off a gift of food?

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If I get married, I'd like to wear a very simple dress, not a gown. No train, no veil... preferably a v-neckline lol. I'd love to have a small wedding. Nothing too fancy, so my dress would reflect that.

If or when abi marraige no dey ur mind ?

Pls,never visit her house alone again Always visit her in company of ur wife or friend . As a christian,you can't marry her ....

7 MARCH 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILL YOU CAN TEACH YOUR CHILD (2)

‘…A man reaps what he sows.’

Galatians 6:7

2013-03-07 

Somebody said, ‘Yard by yard life is hard, inch by inch life’s a cinch!’ For their life to go right, your children must learn to think right. So teach them to ask: 1) ‘What are my options in this situation?’ But do it with the right attitude. If your face is like thunder when you talk to them, they’ll run for cover. Brainstorm with them, writing down every option that’s offered. Tell them that no answers are wrong and no idea will be judged as silly; all suggestions are accepted and valued. You’re priming their creative pump, encouraging them to think for themselves. 2) ‘What benefits come from each option?’ The goal is not to coerce them, but for them to discover and embrace the truth for themselves. And that comes through patience, not pressure. Ask them to list which benefits seem most important to them. 3) ‘What negative consequences come from each option?’ Children can be brutally honest. That’s okay; it’s just part of learning God’s cause-and-effect law of sowing and reaping. Indeed, many adult regrets could have been avoided by following this law. Don’t preach or rant about how terrible the consequences are. Teach them to question themselves, ‘Am I willing to accept the consequences? How would they change my life?’ 4) ‘What personal values are involved in this decision?’ Values-based decisions call us to the high road rather than the path of least resistance. Suggest some godly values as primers, such as truthfulness, trustworthiness, loyalty, responsibility, compassion, friendship, self-denial, courage, honour, faith, etc. Break it down small for younger children, but don’t miss your opportunity.

Revelation 10-14, Matthew 21:18-32, Psalm 136:1-12 , Proverbs 6:30-31

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GOD’S PEOPLE AS ONE

Jesus prayed for us to be united in spirit, in order that the world might believe in Christ.  Climate change is an issue over which there is disagreement, yet as Christians we have a responsibility to handle that disagreement in such a way that our unity and our witness are not tarnished.  Pray for love and respect between Christians who disagree, resulting in a deep unity that will point people towards God and His heart for our world.

6 MARCH 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

THE MOST IMPORTANT SKILL YOU CAN TEACH YOUR CHILD (1)

‘…Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve…’

Joshua 24:15

2013-03-06 

Good decision making is the key to a happy life. But good decision making is not a skill some of us are naturally blessed with, while poor decision making is a handicap others are born with. Courage, education, or the ageing process doesn’t automatically produce better decision makers. Spending time with good decision makers is wise, but it doesn’t rub off on you. And the earlier you teach this skill to your children, the better (Proverbs 22:6). So teach your children the following principles: 1) The consequences you get are the result of the choices you make. Let your children know it’s not their circumstances, but decisions they make about them, that govern their lives. You may think your children know this, but they don’t. Their ‘wiring problem’ makes ‘cause and effect’ difficult to connect until their brain reaches later adolescence. Asking, ‘What were you thinking about?’ will just invite the famous shoulder shrug and blank stare. They’re not stupid—they just need guidance. 2) You will always have options. Children commonly feel powerless and hopeless when reacting to negative circumstances. They tend to be ‘either/or’ thinkers, concluding that things are either all good or all bad. Teach them ‘both/and’ thinking, because things can be bad yet you can choose to make good decisions about them. ‘Either/or’ thinking frequently produces children who become pessimistic, disempowered, easily manipulated, depressed adults. Knowing they always have good options prevents circumstances from dictating their lives.

 
Revelation 5-9, Matthew 21:1-17, Psalm 77 , Proverbs 6:29

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CLIMATE WEEK

 Climate Week (4-10 March) reminds everyone, including Christians, that there is a mountain of evidence to suggest that the way of life we regard as normal is damaging God’s creation, hurting our neighbours and creating a future which will be painful to many.  As Jesus taught, pray that God will help us avoid such a time of trial, and that He will help us keep believing and acting in hope for a better future for our world.

@Kay-one,

We are delighted to serve you with His wondrous words !

5 MARCH 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

PRAYER THOUGHTS (2)

‘Be still, and know that I am God…’

Psalms 46:10

2013-03-05

Give God your whispering thoughts. Throughout the centuries, Christians have learned the value of brief sentence prayers. These Give God your whispering thoughts. Throughout the centuries, Christians have learned the value of brief sentence prayers. These are prayers that can be whispered anywhere, in any setting. Frank Laubach sought unbroken communion with God by asking Him questions. Every two or three minutes he would pray, ‘Am I in your will, Lord? Am I pleasing you, Lord?’ Imagine considering every moment as a potential time of communion with God. By the time your life is over, you will have spent six months at traffic lights, eight months opening junk mail, a year and a half looking for lost stuff, and a whopping five years standing waiting in various queues. Why don’t you give these moments to God? By giving Him your whispering thoughts, the common becomes uncommon. Simple phrases such as ‘Thank You, Father,’ or ‘I stand on Your Word,’ or ‘My desire is to please You,’ can turn a commute into a pilgrimage. You needn’t leave your office or kneel in your kitchen. Just pray where you are. Let the kitchen become a cathedral and the classroom a chapel. Give God your waning thoughts. At the end of the day, let your mind settle on Him. Conclude the day as you began it—talking to God. Thank Him for the good parts. Question Him about the hard parts. Seek His mercy. Seek His strength. As you close your eyes, take assurance in the promise, ‘He who watches over [you] will neither slumber nor sleep’ (Psalms 121:4 NIV). If you fall asleep as you pray, don’t worry. What better place to doze off than in the arms of your Father?

Revelation 1-4, Matthew 20:17-34, Psalm 70 , Proverbs 6:26-28

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GOD’S WILL ON EARTH

 Jesus prayed for God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven.  This is very surprising; sometimes Christians so look forward to heaven they forget God’s plan for the earth – to make it like heaven!  Jesus even told His disciples they were God’s agents in establishing His Kingdom here on earth.  Pray God will show us how the seemingly small decisions we make in our ordinary lives can help or hinder His Kingdom.

4 MARCH 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

PRAYER THOUGHTS (1)

‘…Every morning, I tell you what I need, and I wait for your answer.’

Psalm 5:3

2013-03-04

It takes time, but eventually sheep grow familiar with the voice of their shepherd and learn to trust him for everything they need. So how can you become equally familiar with the voice of God? Here are a few ideas: 1) Give God your waking thoughts. With your head on your pillow and your eyes still closed, offer God the first seconds of your day. Say, ‘Thank You for a night’s rest. Today I belong to You.’ C. S. Lewis wrote: ‘The moment you wake up each morning…all your wishes and hopes for the day rush at you like wild animals. And the first job each morning consists in shoving them all back; in listening to that other voice, taking that other point of view, letting that other, larger, stronger, quieter life come flowing in.’ 2) Give God your waiting thoughts. The mature married couple has learned the treasure of shared silence; they don’t need to fill the air with constant chatter. Just being together is sufficient. Try being silent with God. ‘Be still, and know that I am God…’ (Psalms 46:10 NIV). Awareness of God is the result of stillness before God. Jesus prayed, ‘That [they] may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe…’ (John 17:21 NIV). When are you most deeply aware of Christ’s presence ‘in you’ as He promised? To what degree have you consciously invited Him to be more and more at home in your heart? How has your practice of intimacy with God developed in the last few years?

1 Kings 21-22, Matthew 20:1-16, Psalm 66:13-20 , Proverbs 6:23-25

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KINGDOM COME

 Jesus taught us to pray for the coming of God’s Kingdom.  One meaning of this is that we should recognise God as Lord in all parts of our lives.  Jesus also particularly warned that if we want God to be Lord we cannot serve money at the same time!  Serving money damages God’s creation, hurts other people and divides us from God.  Pray that God will free us and our society from the love of money.

Happy sunday folks . Make sure you go to church and worship God for being alive and in sound health....

3 MARCH 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

GROWING INTO LEADERSHIP (4)

‘Listen…and I will give you some advice…’

Exodus 18:19

2013-03-03

As a leader, it’s your job to see that things get done. But as the workload grows you will have to find people with talents equal to the task; otherwise you will stop growing. So what keeps us from seeking out the right people and delegating the right tasks to them? 1) Past hurts: Somebody let us down so we’re reluctant to trust anybody. 2) Pride: We don’t want to share the credit with others. 3) Perfectionism: We are not willing to be put at risk while people with potential learn on the job, so our vision bottlenecks and everything gets bogged down. Moses had this problem with Israel. Here’s how he solved it: ‘Moses’ father-in-law replied, “What you are doing is not good. You and these people who come to you will only wear yourselves out. The work is too heavy for you; you cannot handle it alone. Listen now to me and I will give you some advice…You must be the people’s representative before God and bring their disputes to Him…But select capable men from all the people…and appoint them as officials over thousands, hundreds, fifties and tens. Have them serve as judges for the people at all times, but have them bring every difficult case to you; the simple cases they can decide themselves. That will make your load lighter, because they will share it with you. If you do this…you will be able to stand the strain, and all these people will go home satisfied.” Moses listened to his father-in-law and did everything he said.’ (vv.17-24 NIV). If you want to be a good leader, follow his example!
 

Exodus 20:16, Proverbs 24:28, Matthew 5:33-37 , Acts 5:1-11

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PRAYER & ME

 Are you carrying burdens that aren’t yours to carry in prayer?  We understand the importance of being strategic when it comes to administration and practical tasks, but we forget that prayer is a workload too.  Lord, I ask You to show me if there is a prayer burden which You want me to share, or which I need to let go of completely and leave to someone else.  Heal me where I have become overloaded.

Odumchi forced out of office,wuruwuru election without Okija juju returned Onlytruth to throne as if he forgot some stuff in the palace he vacated some months ago...

Hmmmmm,nawa ohhhh !

Thank you Flawless-diva for the updates !

Amen and may we march over our problems,sorrows and enemies in Jesus name . Today's message has not been uploaded on their site ....

Are they just waking up from their stumber ? Abeg all na wash cos it's all about politics of their pocket......

I say it again,If GEJ can deliver on power generation,he'll have my vote come 2015 !

Buhari,you can try another trick cos I refuse to fall for this one !

Why won't the turn out be low after you disqualified Okija juju ?

Giving the ticket to Buhari means automatic winner to GEJ should he decides to contest . Buhari is a bad product and he will lose any election even if he contests under PDP....

All I want is steady power supply and if GEJ can provide that before 2015,he would not only have my vote,I'll compaign for more votes for him .....

Imagine the like of Fashola as president,I'll bet my life on the fact that his pay master Tinubu will have over 50 percent interest in all these power transmitting companies or is that not how they have mortgaged Lagos treasury to Tinubu's pocket .

All I want is steady power supply and if GEJ can provide that before 2015,he would not only have my vote,I'll compaign for more votes for him .....

Imagine the like of Fashola as president,I'll bet my life on the fact that his pay master Tinubu will have over 50 percent in all these power transmitting companies or is that not how they have mortgaged Lagos treasury to Tinubu's pocket .

All I want is steady power supply and if GEJ can provide that before 2015,he would not only have my vote,I'll compaign for more votes for him .....

Imagine the like of Fashola as president,I'll bet my life on the fact that his pay master Tinubu will have over 50 percent in all these power transmitting companies or is that not how they have mortgaged Lagos treasury to Tinubu's pocket

As u end the month of february today, U shall recover every of ur stolen or lost glory because the Egyptian u saw yesterday u wil see them no more in Jesus name !

28 FEB 2013

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

GROWING INTO LEADERSHIP (1)

‘I, Tertius, the one writing this letter for Paul, send my greetings…’

Romans 16:22

2013-02-28

Paul surrounded himself with people who were willing to lay down their lives for him (Romans 16:3-4). Some of them are virtually unknown. Ever heard of Tertius? He recorded Paul’s thoughts so we could read them. We all know about Timothy, but do you know about Gaius? ‘…He is my host and also serves as host to the whole church…’ (Romans 16:23 NLT). Many served in the shadows so Paul could work in the limelight. Sadly, when some leaders arrive at the top, they spend their time trying to push others off it. They play ‘king of the hill’ because of immaturity, insecurity and competitiveness. That may work for a while, but it doesn’t last long. When your goal is to knock others down, your time and energy is spent watching out for people you think would do the same to you. It’s a miserable way to live, and it’s no fun for those who have to work with you. Jules Ormont said, ‘A great leader never sets himself above his followers except in carrying responsibilities.’ If you’re in a leadership position, don’t rely on your title to convince people to follow you. Build relationships. Win people over. When you don’t love people, you’re only a few steps away from manipulating them. When that happens, you’ll have a high turnover. A few years ago the three great tenors—José Carreras, Plácido Domingo, and Luciano Pavarotti—were performing together. When a reporter tried to find out if there was any rivalry among the superstars, Domingo said, ‘No, you can’t be rivals when you’re together making music.’ 

1 Kings 14-15, Matthew 18:21-35, Psalm 58 , Proverbs 6:12-15

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YOUNG PEOPLE

 Tomorrow is the feast-day of St David, patron-saint of Wales.  As we reflect on the David of the Scriptures, we are reminded of a young man ‘after God’s heart’, who didn’t think himself too young to take on a giant.  Today we pray for the young people of Wales, that they will be men and women after God’s heart, ready to fight giants in His name, and to take His message to the ends of the earth.

9ja_I_hail(m):

lateef4me: Alex101 has my vote !


This vote is null and void.

Why is my vote null and void ?

By what power do u declare it null and void ?

Who gave you those power ?

I love the line below :

"Your acceptance with God is based on performance, but not yours—Christ’s! Jesus loves you unconditionally and is committed to working with you "

Thanks for the update Odunharry,I'm doing great !