This Is The Day The Lord Has Made. I Will Rejoice And Be Glad In It.

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Prayer

John_16-33: These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world

“These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world”. John 16:33

Psalms_118-24: This is the day which the LORD hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it

Once upon a time, the Bible records that David took his army to fight on the side of the Philistines and before they came back the Amalekites had raided their entire camp, took away their wives, children and everything they had and it seemed all hope was lost. When David was in this situation the scripture says even his own turned against him, and he cried and cried until there was no more tears. There is nothing wrong in crying, it is not an act of faith when something happens and you say I won’t cry. You are a human being, don’t be ashamed of crying, even Jesus wept. It is not an act of faithlessness when you cry and it does not make you any less a man. When you have people you truly love and they misbehave or are greatly afflicted, you may cry like Jesus did for Lazarus, but issue is after the tears, what else? David cried and then he encouraged himself and got up. In other words spoke to himself. Child of God, I want to encourage you, despite today’s challenges never open your mouth to say what the devil is doing.

Psalms_98-4: Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all the earth: make a loud noise, and rejoice, and sing praise .Thank You Jesus

Don’t give him the credit for anything that is going on in your life, rather wake up every morning and create your environment. Bake your cake, put the candle sticks on them, put some music, blow your candle, dance your dance and eat your cake, drink your soda or your juice and if no one sent you a card, write one for yourself. Sing to yourself in psalms and hymns.

When you wake up in the morning as your feet land on the ground declare: this is the day the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it.

Declare that the day answers to you. Declare that you will pursue, overtake and recover all today. Declare that the sun, moon and stars are working on your behalf. Declare that you will go out with joy and be led forth with peace. Decide what your day should be and it will yield to you

Are You Making Memories With Your Children, Dad? Those Moments May Be The Best Times Of Their Lives

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Prayer

Proverbs_22-6: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it

Culled From: articles/topics/parenting/essentials/fathers/becoming-a-real-father

Ephesians_6-4: And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord

The Encyclopedia Britannica gives a half page to the accomplishments of Charles Francis Adams, the son of President John Adams. Adams followed the political trail of his father and became a U.S. diplomat to Great Britain. The encyclopedia makes no mention of Charles’ family, but Charles’ diary does.

An entry one day read: “Went fishing with my son today—a day wasted.”

Another diary, that of his son Brook, gives us a different perspective: “Went fishing with my father—the most wonderful day of my life.”

Interesting, isn’t it, how a little boy’s perspective could be so different from his dad’s?

But it’s true of me, too. I can remember tugging and half-pulling my dad out of his favorite chair while he was trying to read the evening newspaper. I wanted to play catch. He usually let me win the tug-of-war, sometimes reluctantly. Those were wonderful evenings.

There were fishing trips with Dad to Canada when I caught a trophy Northern Pike. And another outing to a local lake where he netted a small boy’s catfish—a fish so small that it went through the holes in the net. He always used to kid me about that fish—his laughter still echoes in my mind when I recall that skinny fish slipping through the net.

It’s interesting how the mind can play tricks on us adults. Looking back, those days of vacation and moments of memories are among my most cherished possessions. Yet, when my own kids were at that stage of life where they wanted me in their lives making those kind of memories with them, it seemed to me that playing catch and going fishing were not nearly productive enough—no measurable goal was achieved. Until, of course, I got a few moments to reflect on the value God places on a little boy or a little girl.

Treasured memories

I was reminded recently that not all men today have those memories of time with their dads etched on the slate of their hearts. Jeff Schulte, an associate of mine at FamilyLife, once wrote the following letter to his ministry partners, thanking them for their partnership in strengthening families. It speaks of memories of a different kind.

I can still picture my dad bouncing me on his knee, coaching me in little league, showing me how to shine my shoes, helping me reel in my first fish, and telling me stories about his early days as an undercover detective on the Dayton police force.

I can still hear him saying the words, “Son, I love you.” I can imagine him messing up my hair, wrestling with me on the living room floor, and sharing a hot dog with me at a Cincinnati Reds game.

I can still see him puffing up his chest when he talked about me to his friends. He was proud to be my dad. He would do anything for me—I was his son, he was my dad. I was a chip off the old block.

I can still see all this and much more, but I can’t see it in the reservoir of fond memories. Instead, I recall it from an imagination and yearning that wished then and wishes now that it were so. My dad left home when I was 3. I never really knew him.

When I drive home from the office, I’ll often turn off the radio and in the quiet of the car I’ll think about a little blond-headed 3-year-old somewhere who will grow up knowing his dad because you and I decided we wanted to make a difference.

I’m 26 years old. I still miss my dad (even though that’s hard to admit). I even cry sometimes when I’m honest with myself about how I feel. Please pray for my dad. I don’t believe he’s met Jesus.

The most piercing statement in Jeff’s letter are the words, “I never really knew him.” I couldn’t help reflecting on the number of children today who will replay a similar record in their minds. No, not just those from broken homes, but those whose homes have a father and a mother in name only.

The little boy who went fishing with his dad, Brook Adams, lived most of his life as an agnostic and a skeptic, defying the roots of his Puritan ancestry. Near the end of his 79-year life he returned to his home church, overcame his shyness, and made a public profession of faith in Jesus Christ. I wonder if God used the memory of the fishing trip with his dad, linked with the spiritual values his father taught him, to bring Brook Adams to faith in Christ.

So this month take a kid fishing and teach him one spiritual truth. Just one memory. Just one truth. It may be “the most wonderful day” of his life.

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Think Like God, Speak Like God And Walk Like God

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Prayer

Habakkuk_3-19: The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places.

“And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth”

Revelation 5:10

Genesis_1-26: And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth

God intends for us to reign here on earth. That is His original desire and purpose for us as heirs of salvation. God cannot lie. By law of first mention, in Genesis chapter 2, the bible tells us that God made man in His own image and likeness. In other words, we have the life of God, the Zoe type of life in us. So we ought to function like God. How does God function? He takes charge. He created the heavens and the earth and all that is in it. And when He saw no form and void on the earth. He spoke to it.

Genesis_1-31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day

God is a good God and He gives good things to man. God showed us how to exercise dominion when what He created was void. He took charge by speaking into the situation. He didn’t just watch things go bad, He took charge. You don’t fold your hands and allow the devil run rough shod over you while you are busy calling on God instead of taking charge. You have no business calling on God when you are there. You are His representatives. You have the life and authority of God in you. So whenever you see the devil, you expel him. That is how you take charge.

Genesis_1-3: And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

God created the world through WORDS. He created the world by the spoken word. The things we see are created from things that do not appear. He upholds all things by the word of His power. If you remove the word of God, the world and everything visible will disintegrate. God’s word is so powerful that it can create and sustain.

Genesis_1-3: And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

So He created everything by His word and crated man in His own image. Therefore, you are like God. I therefore challenge you to think like God, speak like God and walk like God. Take charge because you are in charge.

Further reading: Revelation 1:4-6, Genesis 1-2; 2:1-7

Daily Bible reading: Morning-Nehemiah 4-6, Evening-Acts 2:22-47

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Transparency In Love! Being Honest With Each Other Without Fear Of Rejection In Marriage

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Prayer

Genesis_1-27: So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them

The man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed. Genesis 2:25

Being “naked” but “not ashamed.” This is why we get married—not just to have sex, but also to become emotionally intimate with another person. We want someone we can be openly transparent with, someone who accepts us, even when we’re being our real selves.

Yet although this is what our souls long for, many couples—especially young couples—hide this need behind the mere act of sexual togetherness. They find having sex easier than opening up to each other spiritually, where the potential for hypocrisy and awkwardness always exists. Sex can be easier than opening up emotionally, letting someone else in on their fears and worries and dreams and deepest feelings.

That’s why, even when the level of sexual intimacy is high in a marriage, the level of real transparency can still be surprisingly low… and subtly debilitating.

We can let sex become a substitute for real relationship—even as husband and wife!

We can be together but not be transparent.

Certainly, transparency isn’t something we achieve overnight. It’s a process—a lifelong process of growing increasingly comfortable being honest with each other without fear of rejection. But it’s what makes marriage a continually richer blessing.

To be in love is good. To be in love and perfectly transparent is as good as it gets.

What have been your greatest obstacles to true transparency? Talk about one of the following: your greatest fear, your most courageous act or your biggest doubt.

PRAY:

Pray for your love to grow into one that more readily reveals and never rejects.

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Father to the fatherless

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Prayer

“As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.

Culled From: awkward-moments-speaking-life-into-the-fatherless/

Ephesians_6-4: And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord

Each year in our high school the fathers of the graduating class come together for a Father and Son BBQ (which is really code for “life-sized Jenga, cornhole and really good food.”) However, there is also the random possibility that fathers will be encouraged to share their feelings (a rarity), which could lead to some tears. And this year, there was no shortage of tears as each father prayed blessings over his son. The thought occurred to me, “What about the boys without fathers?” It was almost an afterthought, as if someone else should worry about them, but today is about my son and I. That’s when God nudged me…

“A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling.” Psalm 68:5

I looked down at our table and realized that my son’s best friend, Kevin, was sitting next to him. I remembered when Kevin’s dad got sick and passed away almost 5 years ago. I also remembered the promise I made to Kevin to be there for him when he missed his dad and during those times when he needed his dad. In that instant I flushed with memories of the past 5 years and the time I had spent pouring into this young man’s life – taking him to movies, vacations, birthday parties, and even giving him his first job. Now here we were at this awkward moment when he needed his dad more than anything.

I stood up and spoke a blessing over my son, and then the Lord impressed on me to pray a prayer of blessing over Kevin as well. These words came out of that moment, “Kevin your dad (Nasser) was a strong, gentle, and kind man, and you have become strong, gentle, and kind just like him, and he is very proud of you.” It was nothing rehearsed and really simple, and yet in that moment Kevin could not hold back the tears. He was a mess, and sure enough so was I. In that moment I was reminded once again of the impact that a father has on his sons. Those words of affirmation are so critical, especially in those pivotal times when they need to be heard. After that blessing I gave Kevin a man-sized hug and just told him over and over that his father loved him and so do I.

My challenge to you, Pastor… Who are the fatherless among you that God has called you to shepherd? Do your words speak life-affirming value to them? Perhaps you can look them in the eyes and remind them that their father is proud of who they have become and that their Heavenly Father loves them very much. You’ll never know the impact that a simple word of life spoken at the right time can have.

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Enjoy your journey to the top!

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Prayer

James_1-17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning

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Genesis_1-31: And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day

One of the greatest tragedies of life is to spend a day without enjoying it – and I mean that in a very wholesome sense.

The devil sees to it that, in the name of goal setting, we spend our days ever aspiring and never pausing to enjoy our attainments and achievements. I have a school mate who is doing very well. After high school we went our different ways. We had a chance re-union 20 years ago and we became quite close thereafter. Nice fellow, if you ask me, but he had never taken a vacation for all the 20 years! Each time I suggest he should take a break he tells me there so much to achieve and that a vacation is a luxury he can ill afford.

This friend typifies most of us who are so focussed on achieving our goals that we forget to enjoy the gift of each day and the blessings that come with it. What a tragic waste!

This is like traveling to a desired destination but missing out on the beautiful sceneries en route.

You are gunning for a degree, appreciate the certificates you already have; you are planning to acquire a posh car, enjoy the bone shaker you now drive around town; your goal is to become the MD/CE of some big conglomerate, why don’t you savour your present status of a manager or even clerk? We could go on about the things we chase after that satan uses to steal the moment’s joy from us and waste our days.

Please don’t get me wrong. You should,definitely, aspire to be great. It is well said that if we don’t grow we decline. However, growing should not be at the expense of today’s joy. There will always be something to wish for: better cars, bigger house, classier neighbourhood, finer wardrobe etc

Ecclesiastes_3-1: To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven

A vacation is not a luxury. We all need it. In fact, for smart people it is not negotiable. My guy, a date with your spouse does not make you a woman wrapper. A hearty laugh, a nice and decent joke with colleagues or neighbours could do your lung and theirs a world of good! Above all, gratitude to God for the very breath of your nostril is wisdom and life’s elixir!

Query whatever you aim for in life. If it is robbing you the joy of the moment, it could be satan’s ploy to waste your days and, consequently, your very life.

Enjoy your journey to the top!

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LEARN TO ENJOY YOUR YOUR JOURNEY TO THE TOP!

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Prayer

Stop And Smell The Roses!

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One of the greatest tragedies of life is to spend a day without enjoying it – and I mean that in a very wholesome sense.
The devil sees to it that, in the name of goal setting, we spend our days ever aspiring and never pausing to enjoy our attainments and achievements. I have a school mate who is doing
very well. After high school we went our different ways. We had a chance re-union 20 years ago and we became quite close thereafter. Nice fellow, if you ask me, but he had never taken a vacation for all the 20 years! Each time I suggest he should take a break he tells me there so much to achieve and that a vacation is a luxury he can ill afford.
This friend typifies most of us who are so focussed on achieving our goals that we forget to enjoy the…

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When God Allowed Certain Things In Your Life, It Does Not Mean He Is Weak

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Prayer

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”

Romans 8:31 (KJV)

What was the end of Pharaoh? He drowned with all his best military hardware and personnel. They drowned in the red sea that God’s people walked through. The enemy that they saw the same day, they saw them no more. You can’t pursue God’s people when you know God will arise to help them. How dare you think you can overwhelm a child of God? When God allowed certain things in your life, it does not mean He is weak. He is simply saying “my child, you can handle it“. When all is said and done, the last testimony belongs to you and all the Glory goes to God Almighty!

Romans_8-38: For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

All those against you shall fall for your sake, your mouth will testify. Where others faint, you will stand strong. Your business will blossom. Your children will excel. Your ministry will explode and your testimony will be noised abroad in Jesus name. Your God will show up in your difficulty and show you a way out. You will not be confused. You have overcome. Rejoice because God has remembered you and your life will not be the same again.

Romans_8-1:There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit

There is no margin for failure for a child of God, so be thankful because in Christ we are always victorious. You must always remember that you have no failure material in you. You win always. You may not look like it but don’t ever set your face towards failure. It is an insult to the finished work of redemption. Don’t ever accept failure. If you accept failure then Christ has failed because you are in Christ.

Joshua_1-8 This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success

Christ has done it all. And God sees you in Christ because the price is fully paid. When you therefore say that you are a failure because of a temporal situation, the enemy will be wondering if you know who you are and what Christ has done. In the book of Exodus chapter 14, the enemy drowned because they pursued the people of God. Whatever door that has been shut before you, I command it to be supernaturally opened. The scripture recorded in Joshua 6:1 that Jericho was shut because of the children of Israel, none went in and none could go out. They did not want them to possess what God had given them. It was shut to prevent God’s people from entering but God showed up and proved Himself God. I see God proving Himself in that situation. Every door of hindrance is broken today. Supernaturally, open door is your portion. I bless you today.

Further reading: Exodus 14:28-30, Joshua 1:1-10, Psalm 106:6-10

Daily Bible reading: Morning-2 Chronicles 30-31, Evening-John 18:1-18

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Your Best And Brightest Days Are Here. Get Ready To Celebrate.

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Prayer

Isaiah_41-10: Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”

Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)

In Joshua 6:20 the lofty walls of Jericho crashed down before the children of Israel when the people shouted and blew the trumpet as God had instructed them. The walls fell down flat and the people went in to the city, and they took the city. Their period of waiting was over in few days as they obeyed the commandment of the Lord. The Lord will grant you speed this season. There will be acceleration in the fulfilment of your desire. God Himself will handle it. Just let Him be God.

Take a look at Joseph, what was his qualification? In the natural, Joseph was a slave. Slaves don’t own anything as a matter of fact. He was bought as a commodity. But do you know his asset? God was with him. Beloved, God is with you. You are not alone. As I open the newspaper and follow the news, I see human wickedness on the increase and the only hope we have is that God is with His children. He will be your God. He will do supernatural things for His children. Things they took from you, they will beg you to take it back.

Child of God, if God can open up Jericho, He will open up every country land, city, community unto you. Thus saith the LORD to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut (Isaiah 45:1). His plan and purpose for your life will be achieved, you will not be denied. Every door against your promotion is opened today. Every obstacle on the way is broken. Every challenge is rolled away. Your best and brightest days are here. Get ready to celebrate. Men and women of great reputation will be drawn to you. Your lifting has started.

Further reading: Joshua 6:20-21, Genesis 41:15-40, Psalm 77:18-20

Daily Bible reading: Morning-2 Chronicles 34-36, Evening-John 19:1-22

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So Sad. What A Pity. Whitney Houston And Bobby Brown’s Daughter Bobbi Kristina To Be Taken Back Home To Die Peacefully.

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Prayer

Whitney Houston And Bobby Brown’s Daughter Bobbi Kristina To Be Taken Back Home To Die Peacefully

It’s been four months since Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown’s daughter Bobbi Kristina was found unconscious in a bathtub, and now reports claim she could be taken home to die peacefully.

The 22-year-old is currently on life support at a rehab facility, with Bobby and the rest of her family remaining by her side and praying for her recovery.

However, she still remains unresponsive and could reportedly have irreversible brain damage.

According to The Mirror, she could now return home to spend her final days in the Georgian townhouse where she was found on January 31 – although it’s not the first time this has been suggested.

The plans (which did not initially mention anything about her ‘final days’) were first reported by RadarOnline on May 11, with a source close to the family revealing: “They are planning to keep her in Georgia and possibly bring her back to the townhouse.

“That was her home and her mom’s home and if they can bring her back it would be great.

Whitney Houston And Bobby Brown’s Daughter Bobbi Kristina To Be Taken Back Home To Die Peacefully

“If she’s alive, let her be home and surrounded by beautiful photos of her mom. It’s as good as it gets in such a bad situation.”

Bobbi’s aunt and uncle, Pat and Gary, have apparently been preparing the home for her return, with Pat recently being named as one of her co-guardians, along with dad Bobby.

This means they’re jointly responsible for making decisions about her care and medical needs.

There’s no report, though, on whose decision it is to potentially move her out of the rehab facility.

However, despite these latest claims, Bobby is reportedly against the move, having already refused to take her off life support.

A Brown family source told People: “Don’t believe any reports that Bobby is going to take her off life support.

Whitney Houston And Bobby Brown’s Daughter Bobbi Kristina To Be Taken Back Home To Die Peacefully

“He’s never going to do that. I don’t think he’ll ever go there; if there’s a 2 percent chance, a 1 percent chance, a 0.1 percent chance, he will keep hope alive.”

https://uk.celebrity.yahoo.com/gossip/omg/bobbi-kristina-brown-being-taken-home-to-die-peacefully-054431334.html

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Why Are You Doubting God? When All Hope Is Lost, God Will Prove Himself As God. God Is Never Late

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Prayer

James_1-17: Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning

“And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.”

Genesis 17:1

When God made a promise to Abraham, He could have given him a child immediately but he wanted to prove Himself God in the situation. But Abraham not understanding the Almightiness of God went on to produce Ishmael by his own plan. In the next thirteen years, God never spoke to Abraham. God left him alone. How dare you think God’s promise will not come to pass? Why are we taking laws into our hands? Why are you doubting God? Thirteen years later, God came to Abraham and introduced Himself as “El-shadai” meaning He is God that He is. God that does what He wants when he wills. He said to Abraham; walk before me and be perfect. And He waited till Abraham became a hundred years and Sarah was ninety years old.

2-Corinthians_12-9: And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me

When all hope was lost, God came to prove Himself as God. He visited Sarah as He said and did unto her as He has spoken (Genesis 21:1). This year, God is giving us an assurance that what He has started is guaranteed to be perfected. He will surely perfect everything concerning you. Philippians 1:6 gives the confidence of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

God is my strength and power: and he maketh my way perfect

No, you will not end in regret. If no one testifies, you will testify. The lines will fall for you in pleasant places. The God we serve is never late. He will do it! You will celebrate. You will dedicate your babies and you will dedicate your houses, cars and companies. Get ready to jubilate. You have been on the floor for too long. God is putting you as the candlestick where you are going to shine because it your time to shine. You are entering the big league. You will be signing in billions, welcome to the Big league. It will happen by God’s supernatural intervention. Your Heavens are open. Walk now into your abundance.

Further reading: Exodus 6:3, Philippians 1:1-6

Daily Bible reading: Morning-Ezra 1-2, Evening-John 19:23-42

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You Will Have Many Reasons To Celebrate This Year And There Is Nothing The Devil Can Do About It

Posted on June 15, 2015 by Prayer

Psalms_113-3: From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’S name is to be praised

“He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill; That he may set him with princes, even with the princes of his people.”

Psalms 113:7-8 (KJV)

When last did you meditate on this God? Rahab was a professional prostitute known in the city of Jericho but when she had an encounter with God, He blessed her and blessed all her kindred. And God made her a princess out of a prostitute. In the book of Matthew chapter 1, in the genealogy of Jesus Christ, you will see Rahab‘s name. And even Tamar, Bathsheba, Ruth (the Moabitess) in the lineage of Jesus. God delivered them from their idolatry and evil background into the lineage of His dear son. If He can do that, why are you writing yourself off? Colossians 1:13 says “Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: Your reproach ends today.

Galatians_5-22: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith

This year will answer to you as if you are the only one permitted to enter the goodness of the year. God will crown the year with His goodness and your path will drop fatness (Psalm 65:11) anything that will not give you joy will pass by you. Only good is permitted to come by you. Our God is good and He does good and you can tell what He has in stock for you because you are His son and His thought towards you are thought of good not of evil to give an expected end. He who spared not His only son but freely gave Him for you, how can He not also freely give you all things? (Romans 8:32).

Psalms_23-5: Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

You will have many reasons to celebrate and there is nothing the devil can do about it. He has been trying to rob you of your testimonies but he will not succeed. No weapon that is formed against you shall prosper and every tongue that rises up in judgment against you shall be condemned. This year, your mouth will testify. Only good is your expectation. I will see you at the top.

Further reading: Psalm 74:10-22, Psalm 79:4, Isaiah 54:4

Daily Bible reading: Morning-Ezra 3-5, Evening-John 20

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If God spared not His son Jesus Christ, why will He keep back what He has prepared for you?

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Prayer

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

“He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?”

Romans 8:32

If God spared not His son, why will he keep back what He has prepared for you? So the question today is “Are you preparing for good or evil? When you prepare for good, you will attract good. Be a good magnet. When you wake up in the morning, confess good and expect good. The bible says in Proverbs 23:18 “For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off.” Good will knock at your door. Only goodness is permitted to follow you. No witch can hold you down. Before the witch arrives, God would have already completed everything about you. No witch can take God unawares. God always goes ahead of the enemy. Isaiah 45:2 says “I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron:” You didn’t start it. God started it and He will not abandon you half way. God knows the enemy will show up but He who has begun a good work in you will complete it.

God does not abandon His project. There is no room for surprise from the pit of hell. He completed you before He started. When you see people stand tall in spiritual things, it is because of what they know. Daniel 11:32 tells us that the people that do know their God shall be strong and do exploit. So stand! Dig into the word of God and know Him, then stand tall in Him.

Whatever your situation, understand that you are not alone and you cannot be abandoned. God is by you, with you and for you. God began it; it was not your idea. If He began it, He will finish it. So go to bed and trust God who began this work to perfect it because He is God and God alone. Don’t bother about the witches, you are in Christ. Before they can get to you, they have to go through God and Christ. Fear not, because you are in Christ. If you don’t stand your ground, they will make a mess of your faith.

So much occultism is parading our nation today, so believers must stand their ground for God and He will show you up as His child. Child of God, your tomorrow is bright and your destiny is colourful. Enjoy the goodness of the day. I bless you today.

Further reading: Romans 5:6-10, 2 Thessalonians 1:11

Daily Bible reading: Morning-Ezra 6-8, Evening-John 21

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This is the day of light. Let there be Light today.

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Prayer

Genesis_1-3: And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

This is the day of light.

Let there be light today;

O Day spring, rise upon our night,

And chase its gloom away.

Matthew_5-14: Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid, I Am The Light Of The World

This is the day of rest.

Our failing strength renew;

On weary brain and troubled breast

Shed Thou Thy freshening dew.

Psalms 37:23: The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.

This is the day of peace:

Thy peace our spirits fill:

Bid Thou the blasts of discord

Cease,

The waves of strife be still.

Psalms_119-105: Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path

This is the day of prayer

Let earth to heaven draw near

Lift up our hearts to seek Thee

There.

Come down to meet us here.

Isaiah_60-1: Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee

This is the first of days:

Send forth Thy quickning breath.

And wake dead souls to love and

Praise,

O vanquisher of death!

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My Best Friend ~

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Prayer

Thank You For Loving Me So Much Jesus! Thank You For Forgiving Me Of My Unfaithfulness To You! By Your Grace Alone I Will Triumph Unto Victory! Amen!

Thanks For Your Love!

CHRISTian poetry ~ by deborah ann

Jesus is my closet Friend,
He goes with me everywhere
with Him there is always
a peaceful atmosphere.

We never fight or argue,
we agree on everything
with Him always at my side
the road is easy traveling.

Some days it gets bumpy,
others, it’s calm and smooth
but, no matter what greets us
Jesus is always there to soothe.

When the sun is shinning,
I know it’s a perfect day . . .
to take a long walk with Him
so together we can pray.

When the skies are stormy,
when darkness is all I see
I believe and I trust Him
to protect and shelter me.

Jesus is my best Friend,
He goes every where I go . . .
when ever we are together
there’s a peaceful, loving glow!

~~~~~~~~~~~~

Proverbs 18:24

“A man that hath friends
must shew himself friendly:
and there is a friend
that sticketh…

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Posted on June 13, 2015 by Prayer

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Is It As To The Lord? Sermon And Prayer Point By Pastor E A Adeboye

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Prayer

Pastor E A Adeboye. Open Heavens. RCCG

Memorise:

Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

Ephesians 6:6

Read: Ephesians 6:5-8

5 Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

6 Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart;

7 With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

8 Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

Pastor E A Adeboye, Daddy G O

Message

The story was told of a preacher who went to church one Sunday morning, fully prepared to deliver his sermon, only to find out that the bad weather had prevented members from coming to church except one little boy. This preacher, as the story goes, preached as if the whole auditorium was full of members. After the sermon, the preacher made an altar call and the boy gave his life to Christ that glorious Sunday morning. It was one morning, one preacher, one-member congregation and one convert. That little boy became a world-renowned evangelist.

Today’s Bible reading encourages us to render our service, either in church or outside of church, as to the Lord, not with eyeservice or as men-pleasers. Unfortunately, there are men-pleasers today in Church, who would rather offend God instead of offending the feelings of people, even when this is unscriptural. Such an attitude affects our service to God negatively. It taints our holy service to God. Paul in Romans 12:1 says thus about Christian service:

“I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”

The work ethics in our church organisations should require little or no supervision. This is one of the first things we were taught when we applied as volunteer workers in church. There is danger in working with eyeservice, because when the one you intend to impress is not around, you will do something else.

Some civil servants short-change themselves when they think that government work is not to be done wholeheartedly as if one’s life depends on it. If you work in any organisation, particularly a government establishment, and you think you can loaf around and still get paid at the end of the month without repercussion, you must have been deceived. The law of natural justice and equity establishes the fact that if your work is worth 50,000 of your country’s currency but you receive 1,000,000, by the time you have spent the last unit of the money, you will realise that the value of what the 1,000,000 obtained is not more than what is obtainable with 50,000.

Prayer Point:

Father, deliver me from eyeservice, and please help me to serve You acceptably from now onwards in Jesus’ Name.

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It Is Not Over Yet. Sermon And Prayer Point By Pastor E A Adeboye

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Prayer

Philippians_3-14: I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Memorise:

Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

Philippians 3:12

Read: Philippians 3:10-14

10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;

11 If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead.

12 Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.

13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,

14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Pastor E A Adeboye. Open Heavens. RCCG

Message

The Christian journey is more often than not a long distance race. This is particularly true because of the long life that our Heavenly Father has promised us (Psalm 91:16). We therefore need a lot of patience to run the race. Apostle Paul in today’s Bible reading gives insight on the nature of the race we are engaged in. It is a non-stop marathon. Once you start, you cannot go on sabbatical leave. Because you are already grafted into Jesus Christ once you start the race, you must ensure that you don’t pull yourself away from Him who first ran this race and finished well (Hebrew 12:2). How do we sustain the tempo and determination to finish well? Paul answers this question in Philippians 3:13-14:

“Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.”

Many Christians live in the glory of their past achievements, and this has resulted in their undoing. The various indictments Jesus levelled against the seven Churches in Asia in Revelation 2-3, should be food for thought for all end-time Christians. In the past, when a Christian mistakenly said something that was not untrue but also not 100% true, he quickly corrected himself with an apology. For example, in the days when my father-in-the-Lord was still alive, I remember travelling to Ilesa, a city in south-west Nigeria, and forgetting to buy some oranges along the way as I used to. I remembered after I got to Lagos and quickly bought some in Lagos. I gave them to my father-in-the-Lord and he asked if I bought the oranges on my way. I said “Yes sir”. Immediately, the Holy Spirit rebuked me that I was not telling the whole truth.

I bought them on the way, yes, but not on the way from Ilesa as the old man meant to ask. I quickly corrected myself and he exclaimed “Holy Spirit!” in adoration of the Holy Spirit’s rebuke of love. Today, many children of God tell lies with impunity and they do not feel the pain of lying, even against the Holy Spirit. Their first love is all gone. Be warned that the race is not over yet. Ezekiel 18:24 says:

“But when the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.”

Prayer Request:

Father, please uphold me to the very end of my Christian race.

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Death Is Not The End. Sermon And Prayer Point By Pastor E A Adeboye

Posted on June 12, 2015 by Prayer

John_5-24: Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life

Memorise:

For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

1 Thessalonians 4:14

Read: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

12 Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead?

13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen:

14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain.

15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.

16 For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised:

17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins.

18 Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished.

19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.

Pastor E A Adeboye. Open Heavens. RCCG

Message

Everything in this life will come to an end one day. However, the life of a man does not end in death, it continues in eternity, either with God in Heaven or with the devil in the place of torment. Those who believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and live by the expectation of experiencing the same someday, have the hope of eternal life. The Bible in 1 John 3:2-3 says:

“Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.”

Jesus Christ promised that He will come back to take us home after preparing a place for us. Here are His words in John 14:2-3:

“In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.”

Those who have this hope in them will conduct themselves in a way that is expected of saints.

“LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.”

Psalm 15:1-2

This scripture reveals the condition to be met by those who will triumph over death, while Revelation 21:1-7 gives a brief description of the eternal life of bliss awaiting those who give their life to Jesus Christ. But for those who remain resistant to the invitation of Jesus, what awaits them is the second death. This is described in Revelation 21:8:

“But the fearful, the unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”

I pray that an eternity in the Lake of fire will not be your portion in Jesus’ Name.

Prayer Point:

Father, let me find eternal rest in Your kingdom in Jesus’ Name.

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Haunted By Your Past? Sermon By Pastor E A Adeboye

Posted on June 11, 2015 by Prayer

1-John_1-9: If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness

Memorise:

And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

1 Corinthians 6:11

Read: Romans 8:1-3

1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

2 For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:

Romans_8-1:There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit

Message

Some Christians allow their past to haunt them so badly that they have no confidence in their heritage as children of God. Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, is an example of someone who did not allow his past to haunt him or prevent him from fulfilling his destiny. He gave the following testimony about himself in Galatians 1:15-17:

“But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace, To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood. Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus.”

One noticeable reason why the past haunts some children of God is their lack of knowledge and understanding of the word of God. It is necessary for every child of God to possess very sound knowledge of who they are in Christ through God’s word. As revealed in our Bible reading, any individual who is born-again is free from every form of condemnation of past sins. The past should therefore not torment you if the reality of this scripture has been received in your spirit. Let us look at this passage very closely and learn one or two truths about our new life in Christ.

Before you can escape the evils of your past life, the first thing you should ascertain is whether or not you are indeed in Christ, because some people are in Church but not in Christ. The evidence of a life in Christ is outlined in 2 Corinthians 5:17:

“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”

This new life is not by our power but by the power in the Blood and Spirit of Jesus Christ. The Bible says the Spirit bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God (Romans 8:16).

Part of the cardinal truths distinguishing the Christian faith from all other faiths is the grace which brings salvation to us without imputing our past sins, and the power given to us to live above those past sins. Beloved, if you are still struggling with your past life of sin, you need to check your background. Are you genuinely born-again? If yes, are you still living your past life? If not, your past will not haunt you again. Demolish the bridge that links you with the past and be free.

Action Point:

Cut away from activities, friends and habits of the past, so that you can be free indeed.

May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!

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If God spared not His son Jesus Christ, why will He keep back what He has prepared for you?

This is the day of light. Let there be Light today.

My Best Friend ~

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