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GOD IS WORKING OUT HIS PLAN FOR YOU

‘I make known the end from the beginning...’

Isaiah 46:10

2013-01-31

You are not a mistake your parents made in the heat of passion. What your parents did may have been illegitimate, but you are not. You may wonder: ‘God, is it possible that You have a reason for my conception? Am I called to do something great in life? Is there something so unique to my personality, so connected to my life experiences, so relative to my sphere of influence, so dependent upon my colour and culture, so necessary to my needs and shortcomings that nobody can do it exactly the way You want it done but me?’ Yes. God

says, ‘I make known the end from the beginning…My purpose will stand.’ You are going to succeed because God has already determined your destiny. Before God establishes the procedure, He decides the purpose. When a builder is confused he refers back to the blueprint and checks with the architect. God is the architect and builder of your life. He never gets confused about what He’s planned or how it’s to be built. When He builds something, it’s built for maximum efficiency and optimal performance. We think, ‘Lord, why are You holding me back while others get to go forward? Why is it taking so long for my breakthrough to come?’ God responds, ‘What does the blueprint say?’ God is building a solid foundation under you so that you’ll be able to handle the pressures that accompany His blessing, and go through the storms of life without being moved or shaken. Anything that’s made well is made slowly. Anything that’s worth having is worth fighting for.

Numbers 11-13 , Matthew 11:20-30, Psalm 107:17-22, Proverbs 3:21-24

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NEIGHBOUR FRIDAY

 Lord, I pray for all the churches in my area, and ask that You would help us to live, work and worship together in unity.  Plant in us the conviction that we need each other, and as we serve our community together, please multiply our efforts, so that we have an even greater impact for good in the streets around where we live. This week, can you pray a blessing on a church you don't go to?

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

GOD IS WORKING OUT HIS PLAN FOR YOU

‘I make known the end from the beginning...’

Isaiah 46:10

2013-01-31

You are not a mistake your parents made in the heat of passion. What your parents did may have been illegitimate, but you are not. You may wonder: ‘God, is it possible that You have a reason for my conception? Am I called to do something great in life? Is there something so unique to my personality, so connected to my life experiences, so relative to my sphere of influence, so dependent upon my colour and culture, so necessary to my needs and shortcomings that nobody can do it exactly the way You want it done but me?’ Yes. God

says, ‘I make known the end from the beginning…My purpose will stand.’ You are going to succeed because God has already determined your destiny. Before God establishes the procedure, He decides the purpose. When a builder is confused he refers back to the blueprint and checks with the architect. God is the architect and builder of your life. He never gets confused about what He’s planned or how it’s to be built. When He builds something, it’s built for maximum efficiency and optimal performance. We think, ‘Lord, why are You holding me back while others get to go forward? Why is it taking so long for my breakthrough to come?’ God responds, ‘What does the blueprint say?’ God is building a solid foundation under you so that you’ll be able to handle the pressures that accompany His blessing, and go through the storms of life without being moved or shaken. Anything that’s made well is made slowly. Anything that’s worth having is worth fighting for.

Numbers 11-13 , Matthew 11:20-30, Psalm 107:17-22, Proverbs 3:21-24

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NEIGHBOUR FRIDAY

 Lord, I pray for all the churches in my area, and ask that You would help us to live, work and worship together in unity.  Plant in us the conviction that we need each other, and as we serve our community together, please multiply our efforts, so that we have an even greater impact for good in the streets around where we live. This week, can you pray a blessing on a church you don't go to?

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Yemmight,

Thank you for keeping this thread alive since these years . Please ,I'm a graduate member of CIPMN since Feb 2010 and I've not been inducted since I finished my exams that year because I don't have HR experience .


I work in a Bank as a contract staff and I've been there since 2007 . Is there HR you can refer to me just for me to have the experience I needed . I wouldn't even mind doing intern . I have been applying for HOUR vacancies and I've never been called once .I studied Bus. Admin HND .

Thanks

Only a clueless "mumu" will negotiate with a terrorist !

30 JAN 2013

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LEARNING TO WALK BY FAITH (3)

‘Faith comes from hearing the message…through the word…’

ROMANS 10:17

2013-01-30

What does it mean to ‘walk by faith…’ (2 Corinthians 5:7 NAS)? It’s radically different from walking by sight, reason, emotion or intellect. It calls you to live above these things. It enables you to enter the realm of supernatural possibilities because Jesus said, ‘All things are possible to one who believes’ (Mark 9:23 ESV). Here are some scriptural principles about faith that will help you: 1) It is not rooted in human effort. Self-confidence and intellectual acumen don’t qualify. Optimism, good luck and social connections don’t qualify. Learning religious formulas won’t do it either. 2) It’s rooted in God’s unlimited power and unchanging Word. ‘Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the Word.’ The Word of God, received and residing within you, continuously produces faith within you. No teeth-gritting super-effort is required; you simply decide to believe what God says and respond to it. 3) Walking by faith calls for action. ‘Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds’ (James 2:18 NIV). Until you act, your faith is useless. ‘In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead’ (v. 17 NIV). The moment you act your faith springs to life, inviting God to move on your behalf. Today He’s waiting for you to act so that He can respond to you. Even if you don’t feel like it, ask yourself, ‘What would my first step of faith be if I really felt like taking action?’ Do it! You’ll be walking by faith and reaping the rewards! (Hebrews 11:6).

Numbers 8-10 , Matthew 11:10-19, Psalm 107:10-16, Proverbs 3:19-20

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DISEASE IN SOUTH SUDAN

PSALM 40:11

Praise God that our team continues to save lives at the kala-azar treatment centre in Jiech, Jonglei State, South Sudan.  Kala-azar is a deadly disease transmitted to humans by the bite of infected female sandflies.  A recent mass mosquito net distribution (to help prevent kala-azar) covered nearly 5,000 families with two nets each.  Pray that these families will understand the importance of using the nets, and will help spread awareness of this disease around ..

29 JAN 2013


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LEARNING TO WALK BY FAITH (2)

‘…I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!’

MARK 9:24

2013-01-29

Here is another question to consider: What is ‘walking by sight’ (2 Corinthians 5:7)? It’s living your life based on how things look to the natural eye. It’s deciding and acting in accord with your perceptions and circumstances, rather than God’s Word. It’s being dictated to by your feelings and thoughts. Your thoughts and feelings are—yours! Examine them. Don’t let them hijack you. Use your spirit-controlled temperament to bring them under control. Too often we are sandwiched between faith and doubt, in a ‘catch-22’ between what our transformed spirit says and what our carnal mind says. One day a distraught father brought his son to Jesus for healing. Jesus told him, ‘…Everything is possible for one who believes’ (Mark 9:23 NIV). At that point the boy’s father said, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!’ At times we experience both faith and doubt. This man was honest about his doubts, yet Jesus still worked a miracle for him. If he had needed correcting, Jesus would have corrected him. If his faith was not genuine, the Lord would have known it. But Jesus accepted his declaration of faith, despite his doubts. There are three lessons here for us: 1) Don’t be afraid to acknowledge your doubts. 2) Don’t let your doubts overrule your faith. God’s Word in the matter is God’s will for you; stand on it. 3) Hand your doubts over to the Lord and say, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!’ How long does it take to learn to walk by faith? A lifetime!

Numbers 7 , Matthew 11:1-9, Psalm 107:1-9, Proverbs 3:13-18

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DROUGHT IN SOMALILAND

PSALM 20:1

Gursho looks after her son’s six children.  He used to keep animals – 100 camels and 200 goats - but they’ve all died in the drought.  Now her son has left town to look for work – although he has yet to find any.  Her youngest grandchild, Shuciab, is malnourished, so thank the Lord Gursho receives food for her as part of our supplementary feeding programme.  Pray that we will be able to help many more such families.

28 JAN 2013

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LEARNING TO WALK BY FAITH (1)

‘For we walk by faith, not by sight.’

2 CORINTHIANS 5:7

2013-01-28.

It’s time to ‘get with it’, when God tells you the same thing three separate times: ‘The just shall live by faith’ (Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11). This is not a suggestion for theological debate; it’s His will for your life. Clearly, God has made faith the only way to live! No alternative is offered. ‘Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him’ (Hebrews 11:6 NIV). Let’s take a moment and consider some questions arising from this life-transforming truth: 1) Who are ‘the just’? Paul writes, ‘Know that a person is not justified by observing the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith…’ (Galatians 2:16 NIV). Justification (just-as-if-I’d-never-sinned) can’t be earned, it’s a free gift that comes by faith. If you have placed your trust in Christ then you are fully accepted in God’s eyes. How good is that? 2) What is ‘walking’? Paul says, ‘We walk by faith and not by sight.’ Walking requires that you get up and start moving. You can’t just sit around aimlessly, waiting for the rapture. Walking involves: Motivation—you’re moved by a purpose. Direction—you’ve chosen a destination, a goal to reach. Motion—you’re committed to mobilising your energy and resources in the pursuit of your God-given destination and purpose. To walk by faith you must be engaged in consistent, forward movement intended to bring you into God’s destiny for your life.

 

Numbers 4:34 - 6:27 , Matthew 10:32-42, Psalm 104:24-35, Proverbs 3:11-12

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DROUGHT IN SOMALILAND

PSALM 20:1

Gursho looks after her son’s six children.  He used to keep animals – 100 camels and 200 goats - but they’ve all died in the drought.  Now her son has left town to look for work – although he has yet to find any.  Her youngest grandchild, Shuciab, is malnourished, so thank the Lord Gursho receives food for her as part of our supplementary feeding programme.  Pray that we will be able to help many more such families

TODAY'S WORD FOR TODAY

SHOW YOUR LOVE NOW!

‘…He has commanded us to love one another…’

2 JOHN 1:6

2013-01-27

Each morning pray: ‘Lord, whether or not I get anything else done, help me to spend this day loving You and loving others, because that’s what Your Word says life is all about.’ If you do that, you’ll treat those around you more graciously. And people will notice it. You’ll start winning in areas where you’ve lost. The more time you give to someone, the more you reveal their importance to you. It’s not enough to tell them they’re important, you must prove it by investing in them. The best way to spell love is T-I-M-E. Love is not what you think or feel about others; no, it’s how much you give of yourself to them. Men in particular struggle with this. They say, ‘I don’t understand my wife and children. I provide everything they need. What more could they want?’ They want you! They want your attention! Love concentrates so intently on another that it forgets itself. This kind of attention says, ‘I value you enough to give you my most precious asset—my time.’ Why is now the best time to express your love? Because you don’t know how long you’ll have the opportunity to do so. Circumstances change, people die, children grow up. The truth is, you’ve no guarantee of tomorrow. If you want to express your love you’d better do it now. So, who do you need to start spending more time with? What do you need to cut out of your schedule to make that possible? The best use of life is love, the best expression of love is time, and the best time to love is now.

Exodus 20:8-11 , Isaiah 58:13-14, Luke 4:16, Hebrews 10:19-25

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PRAYER & ME

2 JOHN 1:6

Are you prepared to be the answer to your prayers, or do you treat prayer more as a transaction in which you hand everything over to God to sort out?  Sometimes, no sooner have we said: ‘Lord please do such-and-such’ than God replies: ‘I’d like you to do that actually!’Lord, I want to be a partner in Your work today.  Show me where I need to be the answer to my own prayers for other people.

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26 JAN 2013

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ARE YOU STRESSED OUT ABOUT MONEY? (2)

‘…I am the Lord…who teaches you to profit…’ ISAIAH 48:17 NAS

2013-01-26

The best way to overcome financial anxiety is by trusting God to meet all your needs. You say, ‘That’s nice, but what does God know about my business?’ More than you think! He’s the CEO of the whole world. When it comes to successful systems, nobody knows more than He. He created the universe in such precise order that if one star moves two degrees out of orbit without His permission; the whole thing dissolves into cosmic chaos. Yet when He needs to move a star, He can do it like He did for the wise men that first Christmas. Wall Street could learn a thing or two from Him! Here’s part of His résumé: ‘I am the Lord your God, who teaches you to profit, Who leads you in the way you should go.’ If you want to become more profitable, go into partnership with God. Does that mean you can just stay home from work, go fishing, and God will pay your mortgage? No, God doesn’t reward laziness and inefficiency! The story’s told of a pastor who stopped by to admire the garden of one of his parishioners. ‘Isn’t God’s handiwork wonderful?’ he said. The parishioner thought about it for a moment and then replied, ‘Yeah, but you should have seen it when God had it all by Himself.’ Understand this: 1) You’ve got to get up and go to work. 2) You’ve got to consult God before you make decisions. 3) You’ve got to honour God with your tithes and offerings (Malachi 3:8-12). 4) When you’ve done your best, you’ve got to trust God with the rest.

Numbers 3:1 - 4:33 , Matthew 10:21-31, Psalm 104:1-23, Proverbs 3:9-10

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PRAYING FOR UCB

PSALM 148:6

Over the past three years, we at UCB have hosted Volume Two of the ‘Million Leaders Mandate’ leadership training course.  The new course starts in May 2013.  Pray that God will prompt key leaders who He wants to bring into this training, and that they will book in well in advance of the start date.  Pray for those preparing to deliver the course, that they will have time and space to hear God’s word for this new season.

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WHICH GROUPS IN YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY ARE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST? WHAT CAN YOU DO TO BLESS AND SUPPORT THEM THIS WEEK

25 JAN 2013

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ARE YOU STRESSED OUT ABOUT MONEY? (1)

‘…It is [God] who gives you the ability to produce wealth…’

DEUTERONOMY 8:18

2013-01-25.

The story of Elijah being fed by the ravens teaches us that God can take care of us in a bad economy (1 Kings 17:1-7). The story of Joseph teaches us that when we follow God’s plan, we will have all that we need to get us through hard times (Genesis 41:37-57). One of the dangers of living in a materialistic society is that you feel ‘entitled’ to things, even when you can’t afford them. To overcome financial anxiety you must practise fiscal discipline. God doesn’t bless recklessness. You can’t go into debt, then pray that God will get you out of it. Sometimes He does. But if you don’t learn from your mistakes you’ll just keep repeating them. A popular radio show in Atlanta, USA is hosted by a man called Clark Howard. He begins every programme by saying, ‘Spend less, save more, and don’t get ripped off.’ He talks about banks that charge extortionate rates for credit cards, and tells people to live within their means. ‘But I’m used to a certain lifestyle,’ you say. Get unused to it! If you want peace of mind, learn the art of contentment. Does contentment mean you can’t have ambition? No, it means delaying gratification and enjoying where you are, on your way to where you’re going. It means learning to live by these words: ‘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. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength’ (Philippians 4:12-13 NLT).

Numbers 1-2 , Matthew 10:11-20, Psalm 100, Proverbs 3:7-8

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NEIGHBOUR FRIDAY

REV 3:15-19

Lord, I pray for all the local churches in my neighbourhood, and all the churches that my neighbours attend.  May the local church truly represent You and Your Kingdom, and may it be passionate about reaching out to those who do not yet know You, and about helping the less fortunate in our community .Ask your church leader how you can help your church achieve more in your community. Support your leader in prayer.

24 JAN 2013

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THE SECRET OF SATISFACTION

‘…I have learned how to be content with whatever I have.’

PHILIPPIANS 4:11

2013-01-24

If money guaranteed happiness, wouldn’t the rich be happier than everybody else? Studies show that often they’re not. Happy people don’t follow money, they follow their God-given passion. In ‘What Happy People Know’, Dr. Dan Baker writes: ‘The man in front of me seemed to have it all: money, freedom, friends and family. But he didn’t have the one thing he wanted most—happiness. His home life would horrify most people—alienated kids, a wife who resented his obsession with work, no time to kick back.’ What was this man’s biggest concern? Keeping what he had! Maybe you’re reading this, thinking, ‘Yeah, but that doesn’t apply to me. In his situation I know I could be happy!’ No, money can’t buy happiness; regardless of how much you have, it’s never enough. Fear will always whisper, ‘Unless you get more you won’t be secure.’ So what’s the secret of happiness? Paul writes: ‘For I have learned how to be content with whatever I have. 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. For I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength’ (vv. 11-13 NLT). When you pursue God’s purpose for your life, money is secondary. Your real status symbols are salvation, spiritual growth, a secure home, special friends, and the satisfaction of doing what God called you to do. Watchman Nee said, ‘I have never met a soul who has set out to satisfy the Lord, and has not been satisfied himself.’

James 3-5 , Matthew 10:1-10, Psalm 96, Proverbs 3:5-6

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NEIGHBOUR FRIDAY

REV 3:15-19

Lord, I pray for all the local churches in my neighbourhood, and all the churches that my neighbours attend.  May the local church truly represent You and Your Kingdom, and may it be passionate about reaching out to those who do not yet know You, and about helping the less fortunate in our community .Ask your church leader how you can help your church achieve more in your community. Support your leader in prayer.

The sooner we break ,the better for all of us !

23 JAN 2013

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FOUR LESSONS LEARNED ON YOUR JOURNEY (2)

‘Call to me and I will…tell you…things you do not know.’

JEREMIAH 33:3

2013-01-23.

Third, you learn the secret of prayer. Do you feel lost in unfamiliar territory, uncertain as to what your next move should be? God uses such times to get your attention, call you back to Himself and encourage you to lean on Him, your unfailing source of strength and wisdom. Stop trying to figure everything out by yourself! God says, ‘Call to me and I will answer you and tell you…things you do not know.’ Take your problem to the Lord and ask Him for a solution; He won’t disappoint you. ‘…The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective’ (James 5:16 NIV). Fourth, you learn the power of patience. When the Holy Spirit gives you direction and puts a goal or dream in your heart, it’s easy to be quick on the trigger and want it to happen overnight. Timing is crucial. And it’s under God’s control, not yours! Waiting for God’s timing isn’t wasting time, it’s essential in developing two qualities you need—faith and hope. ‘But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently’ (Romans 8:25 NIV). While you are learning patience, God is at work arranging things on your behalf, and also producing Christ-like qualities in you. The Psalmist said that his hope was in God. What’s your hope in? Good luck? The economy? The doctor’s prognosis? As long as your hope is in anything other than God’s unfailing love and goodness, you’ll wrestle with uncertainty. What’s the answer? ‘…Their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord’ (Psalm 112:7 NIV).

James 1-2 , Matthew 9:27-38, Psalm 91, Proverbs 3:3-4

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BEYOND BARRIERS

EPH 2:13-16

This year’s WPCU theme has been chosen by the Student Christian Movement of India, and focuses prayer on the plight of the Dalit community.  ‘Because of casteism the Dalits are socially marginalized, politically under-represented, economically exploited and culturally subjugated.  Almost 80% of Indian Christians have a Dalit background ... Christian disunity in India within churches and between them is further accentuated by the caste ...

22 JAN 2013

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FOUR LESSONS LEARNED ON YOUR JOURNEY (1)

‘In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps.’

PROVERBS 16:9

2013-01-22.

Remember needing a road atlas when you took a trip? Now you just programme your destination into the car’s GPS and it tells you where and when to turn, how far to the next petrol station, and when you’ll arrive. No guessing, confusion and wrong decisions; just choose the shortest or fastest route and it will get you there. As a follower of Christ you have a divine GPS, which is the Holy Spirit. He chooses the route and the timing, and guarantees that you’ll get to your destination. By listening to Him you learn four valuable lessons. Let’s look at them: First, you learn to depend on God rather than yourself. Assuming you know all the twists and turns of life makes you act without consulting God. Samson believed he’d ‘figured how the system worked’. When Delilah sold him out and the Philistines bound him with ropes, he thought he’d handle things the way he always did: ‘…“I will do as before and shake myself free.” But he didn’t realise the Lord had left him.’ (Judges 16:20 NLT). Living victoriously means living in total dependence on God, not yourself. Jesus said, ‘…Without Me you can do nothing’ (John 15:5 NKJV). Second, you change your perspective. You may not always look where you’re going, but you will always end up going where you’re looking! Your perspective determines your choices and direction in life. After paying dearly for following his lower impulses, David changed his perspective and prayed, ‘My eyes are fixed on you…Lord…’ (Psalm 141:8 NIV). You should pray that too.

Daniel 11-12 , Matthew 9:14-26, Psalm 89:38-52, Proverbs 3:1-2

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BEYOND BARRIERS

EPH 2:13-16

This year’s WPCU theme has been chosen by the Student Christian Movement of India, and focuses prayer on the plight of the Dalit community.  ‘Because of casteism the Dalits are socially marginalized, politically under-represented, economically exploited and culturally subjugated.  Almost 80% of Indian Christians have a Dalit background ... Christian disunity in India within churches and between them is further accentuated by the caste ...

21 JAN 2013

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FINANCIAL FREEDOM

‘I will give you…right desires…’

EZEKIEL 36:26

2013-01-21

‘The Millionaire Next Door’ is a bestselling book about two people living on the same street, in comparable homes, working at similar jobs. But by age fifty, one is financially secure while the other is drowning in debt. Their problem isn’t money; it’s unwillingness to defer gratification. We want what we want now! Many times we associate happiness with spending, so when we feel down we go shopping. Think about it: When you got your last bonus or tax refund, was your first thought— ‘What can I buy?’ Be honest! Paul says, ‘Do not conform to…this [world’s value system]…be transformed by…renewing your mind…’ (Romans 12:2 NIV). When it comes to money, you must ask God to give you ‘right desires’. Robert Orben said, ‘Every morning I read the Forbes magazine list of the richest people in America and if my name isn't on it, I get up and go to work!’ The Bible says, ‘Do not despise…small beginnings…’ (Zechariah 4:10 NLT). Big things are a culmination of small ones. So: Give God the first tenth of your income, save 10 percent, and live on the rest (Proverbs 3:9). As your earnings grow, invest 50 percent of the increase in a ‘financial freedom account’. Once you stop spending every penny you earn and start saving, an interesting dynamic comes into play. The act of disciplining yourself to save even modest amounts will empower you financially, spiritually and emotionally. One theologian said, ‘Self-respect is the root of discipline. Your sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to yourself.’ In addition to helping you achieve financial freedom, self-control enriches every area of your life.

Daniel 8-10 , Matthew 9:1-13, Psalm 89:15-37, Proverbs 2:21-22

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CHRISTIAN UNITY

MICAH 6:6-8

‘Thus, true faith in God is inseparable from personal holiness and the search for social justice.As we mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, let’s first ask God to examine our own lives in the light of this year’s theme passage (Micah 6:6-.  Lord, You call me to a holiness which looks outward rather than inward.  Forgive me where I have failed to love the people You love and to walk the way You walk

Super eagle disappoints as usual !!!

Super eagle disappoints as usual !

Thank God I'm not watching the match even the commentary on radio is giving me headache . Abeg,wake me up when the match ends ....

20 JAN 2013

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THOUGHTS ON THE TABERNACLE (3)

‘…Go into all the world and preach…’

MARK 16:15

2013-01-20

The third element in the building of the tabernacle was equal access. The word ‘tabernacle’ means ‘tent of meeting’. It’s where God met and interacted with His people. So He positioned it in the middle of the camp, surrounded by each of the twelve tribes. Everybody had to be able to stand in the door of their tent and see God at work. Why? Because God dwelt and worked in the midst of all twelve tribes! There’s an important lesson here for us. God doesn’t see a white church or a black church or a yellow church or a brown church. Jesus said, ‘…I will build my church…’ (Matthew 16:18 NIV). We have been called to provide everybody, regardless of culture, colour or creed, with equal access to God through Christ. There’s a cute story about two children playing church when one says to the other, ‘What abomination does your family belong to?’ When God shows us a great truth or specific revelation we must share it, not put a fence around it. The last thing Jesus said to His disciples was, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.’ And what did they do? ‘They went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs…’ (Mark 16:20 NKJV). Just because your church has a certain theology and worship style, doesn’t mean you get to ride first class while others travel in the guards van. No, when God makes someone a member of His redeemed family, you must treat them as your brother and sister. So try to remember that!

Exodus 20:7 , Isaiah 29:22-24, Matthew 6:9, Philippians 2:5-11

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CHRISTIAN UNITY

MICAH 6:6-8

‘Thus, true faith in God is inseparable from personal holiness and the search for social justice.As we mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, let’s first ask God to examine our own lives in the light of this year’s theme passage (Micah 6:6-.  Lord, You call me to a holiness which looks outward rather than inward.  Forgive me where I have failed to love the people You love and to walk the way You walk.

19 JAN 2013

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THOUGHTS ON THE TABERNACLE (2)

‘…Make everything according to the pattern I have shown you…’

EXODUS 25:40

2013-01-19.

The second element that marked the building of the Old Testament tabernacle was excellence. God condemns perfectionism because it stifles our creativity and robs us of all sense of progress. And Jesus condemned those who gave to impress others. ‘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). But if you think this means you can just offer God anything you feel like, you’re sorely mistaken. When it comes to serving, God wants you to aspire to excellence. God said to Moses: ‘And this is the offering which you shall take from them: gold, silver, and bronze…And let them make Me a sanctuary, that I may dwell among them. According to all that I show you, that is, the pattern of the tabernacle and the pattern of all its furnishings, just so you shall make it’ (Exodus 25:3-9 NKJV). Why did God ask for gold? Because He won’t accept anything sloppy or second-rate. Guess where Jesus sat when He went to church? Beside the treasury, watching people give. Luke records: ‘Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins. ‘I tell you the truth,’ Jesus said, ‘this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them. For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has’’ (Luke 21:2-4 NLT). So, give God your best!

Daniel 5-7 , Matthew 8:28-34

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CHRISTIAN UNITY

MICAH 6:6-8

‘Thus, true faith in God is inseparable from personal holiness and the search for social justice.As we mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, let’s first ask God to examine our own lives in the light of this year’s theme passage (Micah 6:6-.  Lord, You call me to a holiness which looks outward rather than inward.  Forgive me where I have failed to love the people You love and to walk the way You walk.

Yes,that's it !

How much are they been paid maybe I may leave my 'banking' job and apply ? Thank God I'm from Osun....

Congrat to Nairaland while we await oga Seun to give his closing remark and appreciation to some of us who have stayed on board since 2007 .

18 JAN 2013

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THOUGHTS ON THE TABERNACLE (1)

‘…Bring Me an offering…’

EXODUS 25:2

2013-01-18

When it came time to build the Old Testament tabernacle, God said to Moses, ‘Do all things according to the pattern which I showed you’ (Exodus 25:40). Whether you’re building a relationship, a career, a business or a ministry, it will always require several elements: Sacrifice - the building of the tabernacle begins with these words: ‘Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring Me an offering. From everyone who gives it willingly with his heart you shall take My offering.’ Question: why would a God who is rich enough to pave His streets with gold, ask you for an offering? Because only when you have a personal investment in something, will you give it your full attention, treasure it, prioritise it and protect it. Pastor, ask the Lord for the plan, then ask the people for the money, not vice versa. Teach your people to live by this principle: ‘Give till it hurts, give till it stops hurting, give till it feels good.’ Paul wrote about the generosity of the Christians in Macedonia: ‘They are being tested by many troubles, and they are very poor. But they are also filled with abundant joy, which has overflowed in rich generosity. For I can testify that they gave not only what they could afford, but far more and they did it of their own free will. They begged us again and again for the privilege of sharing…They even did more than we had hoped, for their first action was to give themselves to the Lord and to us, just as God wanted them to do’ (2 Corinthians 8:2-5 NLT). So, are you willing to sacrifice?

Daniel 3-4 , Matthew 8:18-27, Psalm 84, Proverbs 2:16-19

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NEIGHBOUR FRIDAY

MATT 25:35-36

Lord, please open my eyes to see those on my street who are hungry, thirsty, sick or imprisoned.  Show me how to bring comfort, hope and practical support where it is needed.  Lord, in all things, let me be Your hands, Your feet and Your Mouth, as I represent You in my street.  Can you donate food to a local food bank?  If there isn’t one in your area, could you help start one?

When you hear muslim folks saying islam is a religion of peace,know that they meant the opposite . If a religion is peaceful,it's not the worshippers that will say,but those that are not of that religion ....

17 JAN 2013

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TURN YOUR WEAKNESS INTO A WEAPON

‘I just let Christ take over! ...’

2 CORINTHIANS 12:10

2013-01-17

Speaking of his ‘thorn’, Paul writes: ‘…I was given the gift of a handicap…At first I didn’t think of it as a gift, and begged God to remove it…he told me, “My grace is enough; it’s all you need. My strength comes into its own in your weakness.” Once I heard that, I was glad to let it happen. I quit focusing on the handicap and began appreciating the gift…Now I take my limitations in stride, and with good cheer, these limitations that cut me down to size—abuse, accidents, opposition, bad breaks. I just let Christ take over! And so the weaker I get, the stronger I become’ (vv. 7-10 TM). Paul learned how to turn his weakness into a weapon by allowing it to drive him closer to God. And that’s a lesson you must learn too. Eugene Peterson paraphrases Christ’s first beatitude: ‘You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule’ (Matthew 5:3 TM). Now, you can’t just accept your character flaws and areas of defeat and say, ‘Well, I guess that’s just the way I am.’ No, you must confront each area of weakness, confess it, and ‘let Christ take over’. You will always struggle with one thing or another. Paul recognised this: ‘…We carry this precious Message around in the unadorned clay pots of our ordinary lives. That’s to prevent anyone from confusing God’s incomparable power with us…’ (2 Corinthians 4:7 TM). Like common pottery, fragile, flawed and easily broken, God will use you as you surrender and allow Him to work through you.

 

Daniel 1-2 , Matthew 8:10-17, Psalm 81, Proverbs 2:11-15

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MAKING RIGHT CHOICES

JOHN 10:10

According to scientists, current climate changes are caused at least partly by how we all live. So we must all be part of the solution.  Pray that: businesses will act ethically and sustainably; scientists will pursue truth wherever it leads; Christian leaders will show love for God and neighbours; each of us will take every small step we can.

16 JAN 2013

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DON’T LIVE AN UNEXAMINED LIFE

‘Search me, O God, and know my heart...’

PSALM 139:23

2013-01-16.

When you live an unexamined life—it shows! Author Gordon MacDonald writes: ‘I was reading authors who were saying that if Christ’s followers don’t grow, it’s because they don’t make a habit of evaluating their lives. These authors were describing me. I was always on the go, never looking deeply inside. I never did the kind of reflection that leads to growth, and I was paying the price—committing the same stupid sins over and over, living with the same heavy load of guilt. So I made a difficult decision: I decided that each day I would try to honestly assess my soul’s condition. I would look inside myself and write down what I saw. Feeling awkward and embarrassed, I started to write. “God, here are some areas of failure in my life. They aren’t going away, so I might as well take a look at them.” Or, “Here’s a relationship or habit I’m concerned about. It’s not good and I don’t know how to improve it.” After writing a paragraph or two I would reflect on what I had written.’ There are benefits to keeping a spiritual diary of your walk with God that you can’t get any other way: 1) It forces you to slow down and examine the effectiveness of what you’re doing. 2) It frees you to ask, ‘Why am I doing this? How do I really feel about it? What is God saying to me?’ 3) By writing even a page a day, in one year you will have a 365-day record of prayers answered and lessons learned!

Philippians 1-4 , Matthew 8:1-9, Psalm 79, Proverbs 2:9-10

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MAKING RIGHT CHOICES

JOHN 10:10

According to scientists, current climate changes are caused at least partly by how we all live. So we must all be part of the solution.  Pray that: businesses will act ethically and sustainably; scientists will pursue truth wherever it leads; Christian leaders will show love for God and neighbours; each of us will take every small step we can.

Why not ?

Sanusi is drunk as usual !