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Good morning

Scripture reading: Genesis 12-13

Hymn: God Will Take Care of You

 


Meditation:

    Abram's story demonstrated his unwavering faith and obedience to God despite encountering trials and challenges. Abram, whose name was later changed to Abraham, was told to leave Haran and go to Canaan, the promised land. He did not question God's plan and purpose; instead, he obeyed and left his hometown, taking with him his family and nephew. Abram's journey was never without challenges. Being sent by God does not mean you will not encounter any difficulty, but God promises He will take care of you. 

    In Canaan, an unexpected famine hit the land, causing Abraham to flee and sojourn in Egypt to escape the devastating impact of the widespread food shortage. Though Abraham's wealth began in Haran, by the time he left Egypt, he had become very wealthy in cattle, gold, and silver. 

    Success does not come without hardship, challenges, and failures. Faith, hope, endurance, obedience, and trusting God are part of the journey to becoming successful. God fulfilled his promise to Abraham, making him a father of many nations and blessings, which he received through belief in God's promises and obedience to his directives.

Let us pray:

    Dear Heavenly Father, I might not be able to understand the things you do and how you bring them into existence, but I trust your plans. Please empower me with the spirit of obedience and endurance to patiently wait upon you, especially in times of uncertainty. Almighty God, help me not to focus on the difficult challenges and disappointments that I encounter but rather on the light that shines at the end of the tunnel. Show me the path of life and order my steps, dear Lord, for in your presence there is fullness of joy, and at your right hand there are pleasures forevermore. Lord, whenever I am enveloped in fear, guide me and lead me where my trust for you is without borders in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen. 

Have a peaceful day. ✌💕🙏

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  1. AnonymousApril 20, 2025 at 3:47 PM

    Our God is awesome.
    He is in all we do. Let us Let Him be please with us. He will never leave us nor forsake us. God bless you and stay fired up. 🙏❤️

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