YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35 Worship song: Please Forgive Me   Meditation:      Forgiveness is choosing to release negative emotions such as feelings of resentment, bitterness, anger, and the desire to seek revenge against those who have wronged us. This journey of forgiving allows wounds to mend, paving the way for inner peace, joy, and freedom from past hurts. True forgiveness is not possible by willpower alone. It is a spiritual transformation empowered by the Holy Spirit, our divine guide. It is the divine intervention of the Holy Spirit that leads us to do what is holy and righteous in the sight of God. Our willingness to forgive others, as well as ourselves, will bring peace to our lives. The scripture reminds us that if we do not forgive those who trespass against us, neither will our Heavenly Father forgive us.       Daily we sin against Almighty God, and when we pray, requesting forgiveness, we ex...

Good morning Scripture reading: Acts 3:19 Worship song: I Repent   Meditation:      God's covenants promise to forgive, restore, and heal is activated when His people, who are called by His name, respond to His call for humility, prayer, seeking His face, and turning away from wickedness, offering hope through sincere repentance. Repentance is turning from sin to God, marked by confession, regret, and a deep commitment to change our ungodly ways and unforgiving hearts. Repentance opens the way for God to forgive sins and cleanse the heart.       Godly sorrow produces a lasting change for the better, a life lived in greater alignment with divine principles. He that covers his sins shall not prosper but whoso confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. God does not want anyone to perish but wants everyone to come to repentance and...

Good morning New Year's Day Prayer Therefore, if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. (2 Corinthians 5:17).   Worship sing: New Creation   Let us pray:      Loving Savior, we thank you wholeheartedly for your divine blessings, mercy, grace, and unconditional love. We worship and adore you, O God, expressing sincere gratitude for allowing us to see this new year. God of a second chance, we have faltered, we have abused our power and have stepped out of your will. As we look inward and examine our hearts, we recognize how easily we allowed the distractions of the world to steal the precious time that was meant for communion with you. We are guilty, O God, of conforming to the world's patterns.       In repentance, we come before You, Lord, acknowledging our error in prioritizing worldly influences over Your divine will and our failure to give You sincere praise....

Good morning Scripture reading: Acts 3:19-26 Worship song: O Come to the Altar   Meditation:      We are encouraged to genuinely repent of our transgressions and turn to God, so our sins can be completely blotted out, granting us the right to experience a time of refreshing in the presence of the Lord. A time of refreshing is a promised state of spiritual renewal, restoration, and profound hope promised to individuals seeking a deeper, more intimate relationship with God. This salvation is possible upon the acceptance of Jesus Christ as the prophesied Messiah. Those who refused Jesus faced judgment as a result of their own decision and are already condemned. The final consequence for individuals who decline salvation and the invitation to change their ways is eternal condemnation.       Anyone who disregards Jesus and his teachings will face severe punishment for their actions. But if a sinner repents and turns from their sinful way...

Good morning Scripture Reading: Matthew 18:1-5 Worship Song: Cry For Humility   Meditation:      When the disciples asked who the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven is, Jesus gently taught them that true greatness isn't about power but about humility. He explained that to enter the Kingdom, requires us to become like little children. Jesus taught two fundamental principles required to enter the Kingdom of Heaven. The principles of conversion and remaining humble emphasized the need for meekness and surrendered obedience to God, much like a child's trusting dependence.       Conversion involves a shift in perspective and a change in desire, moving away from worldly pursuits and aligning oneself with God's will. And to be humble is to display meekness or modesty in behavior, attitude, or spirit, not arrogance or pride. When we are truly humble, we do not boast about our possessions but rather boast about our relationship with the Lord ...

Good morning Scripture reading: Joshua 2 Worship song: Jesus Use Me    Meditation: There are a specific purpose and plan for everything under the sun, a principle that the story of Rahab, a Canaanite woman and a prominent figure in the book of Joshua, beautifully illustrates. Rahab resided in Jericho, a city known for its strong pagan worship, during the time when the Israelites, led by Joshua, were preparing to conquer the land of Canaan. She is highlighted as someone who hid the Israelites' spies demonstrating her faith in God. She believed in the God of the Israelites and was aware of his divine power and faithfulness towards the Israelites.       For her bravery and kindness towards the spies, Joshua ensured that her entire household was rescued before the city was destroyed. See Joshua 6:22-25, and Hebrews 13:21. Rahab and her family integrated into the Israelites' community. Scholars believe that she later married Salmon (Matthew 1:5) and bo...

Good morning Scripture Reading: James 1:12-17 Hymn: Yield Not to Temptation   Meditation:      We are reminded in 1 Corinthians 10:13 that there is no temptation we experience that is not common among humans. There is absolutely nothing we can do to avoid being tempted, and none of us is exempt from being beguiled. Satan is crafty and cunning, so much so that he thought he could beguile the Son of God. The only power Satan has over us is temptation; when confronted with a situation that appeals to our human desires, we are all capable of succumbing to that pressure.       Temptation is not easy to resist, but God's promise assures us that we will not be tempted above that which we can endure. No doubt there will be times when we fail the test because we rely on our own strength, because we become distracted, and because we ignore the warning signals. Whenever you are tempted, remember that you are not alone and that you will never f...