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What a life!!!

kai! and to know that God can still love him after all

@ Post
It's a good starting point
more to come

I pray for the wisdom of God to guide our president through out his tenure and beyond
I pray for patience and perseverance in all his dealings
I pray that he is secured form the hands and eyes of wicked and unreasonable men
Men who are after his downfall and that of this great nation
I pray that at all time he is led of the spirit of God
And i pray that he is sorrounded by good hearted people
In Jesus name
Amen

Safeguard The Word In Your Heart – Sunday May 29, 2011 – Pastor Chris

Keep and guard your heart with all vigilance and above all that you guard, for out of it flow the springs of life (Proverbs 4:23).

In Mark chapter 4, Jesus tells us the parable of the sower: “…there went out a sower to sow: And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up…” While explaining the parable, He revealed that the seeds that fell by the wayside represented those who heard the Word and didn’t understand it; hence satan came immediately and stole the Word from their hearts (Mark 4:3-4, 14-15).

The first time I read this portion of Scripture, I was amazed that satan could steal the Word of God. But then I realized that satan could steal it from those who don’t understand it. Also, many lose the Word in their heart through fear, which is a manipulative tool of the enemy. Never give room to fear in your heart, for fear chokes the Word. Rather, through faith, receive the engrafted Word of God into your spirit and safeguard it therei

Everything in life stems from the Word of God. God’s Word, which encapsulates prosperity, health, success and victory is in your heart, and the devil is bent on stealing it from you. Therefore, you’re to mount guard over your heart and safeguard the Word in your spirit. The way to do this is through prayer and meditation. Meditation drives the Word deep into your spirit, causing your understanding to be broadened and as such the Word you’ve received stays.

Prayer, on the other hand, concretizes it! Through prayer your spirit is positioned and conditioned rightly to receive and retain God’s Word. So, when you hear the Word, as you’ve done even now, don’t neglect to drive it deep into your heart by meditation, and then concretize it with prayer! Otherwise, you could be creating an inroad for the enemy to steal it from you. Never let that happen.

Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for granting me the Spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of you, and for enlightening the eyes of my understanding to know your will and walk in your ways! I declare that your Word takes root in my spirit today, bringing forth the fruits of what it talks about it, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Further Study
Psalm 119:98-99
Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.

Proverbs 4:20-22

My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.


Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Bible John 14:15-31

Reading plan 1 Chronicles1-2


2 Year Bible Mark 14:1-11

Reading Plan Numbers 32

Rhapsody of Realities Pastor Chris Oyakhilome

Wisdom Positions You In The Place Of Opportunity – Friday May 27, 2011 – Pastor Anita

I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all (Ecclesiastes 9:11).

Sometimes in a sporting tournament, we find the athletes or club sides touted to win or set a new record loose out to the underdog. Often times, favourites and more skilled teams fall by the wayside in football tournaments. This same scenario plays out in other games too, and in the game of life itself, showing that there’s more to life than training to be the best. There’s more to life than being the “most qualified or smartest” person around.

The Living Bible renders our opening scripture thus: “the swiftest person does not always win the race, nor the strongest man the battle, and that wise men are often poor, and skillful men the battle, and that wise men are often poor, and skillful men are not necessarily famous; but it is all by chance, by happening to be at the right place at the right time” (Ecclesiastes 9:1 TLB). Here, the Scriptures reveal the importance of being positioned in the place of opportunity; it’s a positioning by grace, where you’re in the right place, in God’s time! It’s a place where things work out for you without you having to struggle.

As you function in the wisdom of God, you’re positioned in His place of opportunity where you’re propelled to do the right thing, at the right time, in God’s way. And thanks be unto God, Christ has been made unto you wisdom from God (1 Corinthians 1:30); so you don’t lack wisdom. The wisdom of God in you will guide and lead you in the path of God’s destiny for your life. So declare always that divine wisdom is functioning in you, and thus you’re positioned in the place of opportunity at all times.


Confession
I’m rightly positioned today, in God’s place of opportunity for me. Wisdom guides me and moves me from within to take the right steps that are consistent with God’s purpose and calling for my life. I will never lose my way.

Further Study

Proverbs 3:5-6

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.


Daily Scripture Reading

1 Year Bible John 13:1-30

Reading plan 2 Kings 20-22

2 Year Bible Mark 13:12-23

Reading Plan Numbers 30

Let's take another turn now,
of what effect is a father's word over his son
what if all he says are negative words, will it affect the son's future?

@ileke-idi
why would somebody want to turn back to another religion when he can as well continue moving forward

while i was in school, i had a coursemate whose name was opufoni, meaning big fowl
And believe me he really, at times was acting his name.
so whether you are born again or not, your name follows you
it has something to do with your destiny

I hope Nuclearboy watches this video

newmi:
@ nuclearboy
I spit on your contribution boy

Why!?!, he's your boy now and that means you no teach am well!

firebrand:
Probably you need more biblical teachings on salvation, sanctification and Holy Spirit baptism; besides, total submission to God. Pray also to experience these basics, then you would realise that His grace can sustain and empower you to abide by these doctrines.

That's why he needs a pastor to tutor him, nothing more can help him

@ actually yes, if he is sent by God for evangelical outreaches but if not, he should zap from there and never go there again

@ dare2think
can't you make edifying post for once
All you do is make insensitive posts

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things (Philippians 4:

God’s Word has the ability to produce in you and for you what it talks about. Therefore, when you think on the Word; when you inundate your thought processes with the Word of God, ideas and pictures of success, possibilities and victories will brew in your mind. This is the reason you must consciously have Word-based thoughts at all times. Jesus said in John 6:63: “…the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit and they are life.” Thus you’d have to meditate on the Word for it to produce life in you.

Remember, you’re the character of your thoughts, so when your thoughts are consistent with the provisions of God’s Word, your life will be a reflection of what God has said concerning you. The Word is God’s an agent of transformation: “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God” (Romans 12:2). When you continually flood your spirit with the Word, the thoughts that emanate from you will be quality thoughts – the high thoughts of God that the ordinary mind cannot fathom.

Each time your inner man receives the Word, God’s thoughts begin to bombard your mind, thereby propelling His opinions and ideas to well up inside you. Proverbs 23:7 says as a man thinks in his heart, so is he. So if you’re going to live an unending life of victory and success, your thoughts must be in sync with God’s Word. Those thoughts must be pictures of the mind created by the Word of God. Pastor Chris teaches on the power of thoughts; they have constructive and destructive potentials.

So if you’d let the Word which is quick, powerful and sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12), dominate your thought processes, then nothing will be too difficult for you. You’ll walk in victory, success and dominion all through as your actions will be guided by the Spirit, producing for you Word-based results. Word-based thoughts produce Word-based actions, which in turn produce Word-based results

@Poster,
You don't seem to understand,they have the right to appreciate him whether he is doing his job or not
Afterall, his predecessors have come and gone without doing anything
He probably had being tempted over again but he overcame it
He could even be chopping money stylishly but Fashola is working, Lagos is working
Don't worry i am not yoruba neither do i stay in Lagos or close to it

Joepraize, Sinach, Eben, Samsung, Ada, Frank Edwards e.t.c

Martian:
lmao, I knew someone was going to come up with a verse from the holy book.
The verse is right of course, the way is definietely wrong though. You do not need to instill the fear of the invincible boogey man called "god" and the heaven/hell reward to train a child.
You teach ethical behaviour, morality that doesn't inconvenience other individuals, reality, science and the likelihood that this is the only chance you get at life and it will be wise if you don't mess it up. Life is hard and has it's ups and downs but the decisions we make can make the good times great and relieve the pain of the hard times. Nature can't be controlled or placated so just respect it.
Introduce the child to philosophy like Kant's categorical imperative and mill's utilitarianism. The former stresses acting how you would want others to act in similar situations and the former can be used for more ambiguous situations where the right and ethical thing to do might not be so clear.
That's just a start and it doesn't even involve threats of hell or reward of heaven, just treat others with respect, appreciate life and nature, never be ignorant and realise there is no pie in the sky.
Now, kids are going to be kids but at least they won't become irrational, gullible adults with imaginary friends.

We preach the love of Jesus and rather than instill fear into their hearts, they are taught boldness and courage from the Lord Jesus.
There are no threats of hell or heaven, but they are taught about the eternal life

@Poster,
when you listen to a song whether gospel or circular, what thoughts come to your mind

Php 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. {honest: or, venerable}

that could be a yardstick for checking the songs you listen to

He's alright,
He's a mathematician
That's why you need to study the bible for yourself

eyzhvntsn:
But seriously, am I the only one who saw the sickening grabbing of private parts women in the videos displayed and the crazy falling and diving (which IMO is quite dangerous) all over the place by various people.
I personally feel that is enough to convince me there is something seriously wrong with the manner in which this man does things and of course as EarsWide pointed out, a woman displaying her bosoms for all to see how degrading is that?
Come on! those images lend a lot of credence to what the people interviewed were saying.

will you blame him, when people don't believe in miracles, they say everything done in all churches are fake
maybe he wants you to see it raw rather editted

@Poster
Pr 22:6 ¶ Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it

which way would you rather have your child trained
smooking the wrong stuff, carrying guns?
Well it depends on the kind of person you are sha!

Compulsory ke!
what if he disagrees will you kill him, No rather pray for the child
Thats the best a parent can do for his child and then leave the rest to God

newmi:
@ Mabell
Sure why not but its late now, feeling really sleepy l'll catch up with you tomorrow. Thanszzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

you neva wake?

You don't need to be insultive
is that how you want to make your point clear

@poster,

Joagbaje:
1 Corinthians 1:30
Confession
[color=#770077]Christ has been made unto me wisdom, therefore I’m wisdom-conscious! The wisdom of God is in my heart and in my mouth today, causing me to say the right things, do the right things and walk with divine insight into God’s plan and destiny for my life, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

This is rich.
Nobody can keep on saying this confession and remain the same
He will be so wisdom conscious!!!

this nairaland clown has come again

@ Newmi,
thanks for this but can i have a link to this and probably other missions too?

nuclearboy:
If it is NOT your responsibility to cater for society (i.e. the poor), then why are you here advertising your good works? Applause, ehn? Do you know what infuriated Christ about the Pharisee who prayed openly praising himself? Its called hypocrisy, people of CEC to boast of your works before men!

Yes, we are advertising for unbelievers like you so that you all will see what CEC is doing in the lives of people all over the world. we will even bring you more of CEC helps to the society
We don't need your low applause cos it will do us no good neither will it change our vision so don't bother about it

nuclearboy:
What happened to the Biblical injunction that your left hand should not know what the right one does?

Thou Hypocrite! stop pretending like you understand CEC.
We advertise the work of Jesus through the church and you say it is advertisement
abegi

At times, we should just study the scriptures for ourselves

1Th 5:2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night.

2Pe 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.
(KJV)

eyzhvntsn:
Pray tell, what the church was doing in Acts then if what you say above is so.

This is simple english now
the first reason of the existence of the church is preaching the gospel and soul winning
while helps and the others comes later like a secondary reason