YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture reading: Esther 5 Praise song: Small Axe   Meditation:      When King Ahasuerus promoted Haman and set him above all the princes with him, all the servants at the king's gate bowed in reverence to Haman except Mordecai (Esther 3:1-2). Haman tried everything to persuade Mordecai to bow before him but failed, and therefore he despised him. Consumed by his hatred, Haman sought ways to destroy Mordecai and all the Jews (vs 4-6). He was so consumed by hatred and desire to destroy Mordecai that he listened to the advice of those whose hearts were just as evil as his (7-15). Misery loves company, but evil counsel breeds destruction.       Haman's conspiracy against Mordecai took a dramatic turn. Instead of destroying Mordecai, Mordecai was honored. The classic lyrics from Bob Marley's song "Small Axe" are rooted in the wisdom of Proverbs 26 and illustrate the inevitable self-destruction of those who dig a pit for others b...

Good morning Scripture reading: Psalm 139:1-3 Worship Song: Limitless God   Meditation:      We are all blessed with the ability to accomplish and achieve great things. Often, our potential is hindered by the barriers of negative thoughts. Stepping into unfamiliar territory can feel overwhelming and frightening. We sometimes let fear of the unknown control our decisions, while doubt freezes us in place and hinders our willingness to try. Many of today's great leaders, just like the biblical patriarchs, courageously embrace new callings despite uncertainties. They choose faith over fear, not allowing negative thoughts to influence or hinder their decision.       God is ready to do wondrous things in your life, waiting only for us to let go of doubt and listen attentively to His guidance. There are no limits to what God can do when we trust Him. We often let fears of failure and rejection obstruct our personal growth. If we continue t...

Good morning Scripture reading: St. Luke 5: 37-38 Worship song: New Wine   Meditation:      Jesus, while teaching the multitude, spoke a parable unto them about pouring wine into a bottle. Jesus explained what would happen if new wine was poured into an old bottle. Reflecting on the parable about the wine and the bottle leads me to ponder the Holy Spirit and the old man. For the Holy Spirit to dwell within us, the old man must be crucified. If any man is in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things become new.       The Holy Spirit cannot dwell in dirty vessels, so we must put off, concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; and be renewed in the spirit of our mind; and put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. For the Holy Spirit to dwell in us, we cannot be conformed to this world. We must reject worldly va...

Good morning Day for Testimony - My Responsibility Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth (Colossians 3:2).   Worship song: Sound Mind   Testimony:      For years, I fought a silent struggle with my own mind, constantly grappling with the wandering nature of my thoughts. I genuinely believed I was the sole individual experiencing such uncontrolled, intrusive thoughts. That perception changed profoundly when I listened to the testimonies of others, including seasoned ministers of the gospel who confessed to facing similar struggles: actively engaged in prayer, worship, or reading scripture, only to realize the mind had drifted completely off course. Their vulnerability provided immense relief and shifted my perspective.       However, training my mind and redirecting it back to the word of God is my responsibility. My mind does not automatically go where it should. I must intentionally control mind-wandering...

Good morning Day of Prayer - Divine Coverage But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. (Psalm 3:3) Worship song: Shelter Me   Let us pray:      Almighty God, You are our rock and shelter in every storm. You, O God, are our hiding place, and the Keeper of our souls. We thank You, Lord, for Your unwavering faithfulness in times of tribulation. You are our refuge and our fortress, our God in whom we trust.       Arise, O LORD; save us, O my God: from our enemies. Stand on our behalf; break the forces trying to steal our time, peace, and destiny. Father, defeat every weapon formed against our progress, and silence every accusation in the spirit realm. Plead our cause, O Lord; fight against those who fight against us. Lord, step into our situation as our advocate. We dwell in the secret place of the Most High, and we rest safely under Your wings. Remind us, Lord, that opposition is no defeat with You b...

Good morning Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46 Worship song: Baba (Let it Rain)   Meditation:      Elijah was a man subject to the same passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain, and it rained not on the earth for the space of three years and six months. And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain. Elijah had prayed the drought into existence. Now, it was time for the drought to end. He began to petition the God of the universe for rain. Not a little rain, but enough rain to quench the thirst of the land. After Elijah's seventh request, rain came in abundance. His earnest and sincere prayer for rain was heard, and God answered by sending rain upon the land. Elijah prayed until he received an answer.       Today, we are reminded to pray fervently. Whatever drought or dry season you may be facing, whether spiritual or physical, let your request be made known to God, who still hears and answers prayer. Remember the prom...

Good morning Scripture reading: Zechariah 4:1-10 Worship song: Never Lost   M ed itation:      Zerubbabel, governor of Judah by the proclamation of King Cyrus, began rebuilding the city. However, as they started constructing the house of the Lord, the adversaries of Judah and Benjamin rose against them. Upon receiving a letter, Persian King Artaxerxes ordered the construction in the city to halt immediately. In adherence to this royal decree, Zerubbabel and his builders ceased all construction on the city and the temple.       Several years later, Zechariah was visited by an angel of the Lord, who proclaimed that the hand of Zerubbabel shall complete the work that he had begun and nothing will prevent its completion. Even if unforeseen delays in your project, tasks, or assignments have occurred, do not succumb to despair or grow weary. Challenges and financial difficulties may have hindered your progress; however, a new beginning is still ...