YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture reading: Leviticus 18: 22-30 Worship song: Sodom Gomorrah   Meditation:      While the average person would be minding their own business, one cannot turn a blind eye to the fact that LGBTQ is no longer a hidden affair. Society has become more open and accepting of these sexually diverse groups, and now more than ever, it has become a normal way of living. We are advised to love, appreciate, accommodate, and welcome them in our homes, schools, jobs, and even in our congregation. We are called upon to accept and treat them with the utmost respect and regard their lifestyle as significant regardless of their sexual orientation. But how do you accept a lifestyle that is against your religious belief, one that stands against the principles and precepts of Almighty God?       As believers, we cannot and should not accept any behavior or principle that does not align with the teachings of Jesus Christ and the word of God...

Good morning S cripture reading: Job 1:4-5 Worship song: Talking to Jesus   Meditation:      Job was an upstanding citizen in the land of Uz, perfect and just in the sight of God and man. He had a wonderful relationship with God and was respected by members of his community. Judging from his character and lifestyle, he was the perfect role model for parents and children, especially fathers. Job's concern for the well-being of his children and their relationship with God led him to pray for them without ceasing. After the festive celebration hosted by his sons, Job called all his children and sanctified them. He also ensured that he offered unto the Lord sacrifices of burnt offerings for each child just in case they had sinned against God. Job made it a point of his duty to go boldly unto the throne of grace early in the morning that he may obtain mercy for all his children. Like Job, we too need to intercede for our children, lest they be consumed by the ev...

Good morning Scripture reading: St. John 11:1-44 Worship song: Resurrecting   Meditation:      The account of Lazarus's death, burial, and resurrection written in the scripture above is only a synopsis of the resurrecting power of Jesus Christ. Family and friends gathered on the day of Lazarus's burial to mourn his departure and pay their last respects. They watched as his body was laid to rest. What they thought was their final farewell was later canceled. On the fourth day, the resurrecting King arrived at the place where Lazarus was laid. They stood in awe as Jesus raised Lazarus from the grave. Jesus performed this miracle to prove to the nonbelievers that he is powerful, and all things are possible through Him. You might be weeping over some dead situations now, but they can live again. Whatever you are struggling to keep alive, it can live again through the power of Jesus Christ. He that believes in Him, though he were dead, yet shall he live. The res...

Good morning When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. Isaiah 43:2 Worship song: Look Where He Brought Me From   Testimony      What a blessing to rest in the arms of Jesus, to be safe from all harm. Just to know that he has saved me and, with his mercies, forgave me. Only a look at Jesus can turn you away from sin, protect you from the raging wind, and bring you salvation and eternal life. I was just like you, a weary traveler wandering down a road rough and dusty with the disdain of my ungodliness. I was searching for what the world could not offer. I was lost, I was condemned, running out of time, but the Lord broke my chains, rescued my soul from the dark domain, gave me his peace, and now I am rejoicing. Satan had me blinded to the things of the Lord, chasing after vanity and eart...

Good morning - Day of prayer For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23 Worship: Jesus, He Rescued Me Let us pray:    Father, O Holy Father, broken with heart heavy laden, I come before you, confessing that we have sinned against you blatantly, mighty God. Lord, we have altered and destroyed what you have labored to create. Father, we have killed the innocent children, the unborn, the young, and the vulnerable. We are so consumed by hatred, greed, and pride that we have become murderers; the blood of many has paved the ground. We have disfigured our bodies to appease our selfish desires, thinking we are enhancing our appearance. We have circumcised our bodies to satisfy our erotic desires, changing our gender to please ourselves. Almighty God, we have altered your word to suit our lifestyle, ignoring your commands and refusing to live by your precepts.     Father, we have rejected your only son, who died to redeem us, turned our ba...

Good morning Scripture reading: Job 19:25-27 Worship song: My Redeemer Lives   Meditation:      According to the dictionary, a sinner is a person who has transgressed against divine law by committing an immoral act or acts. And a redeemer is someone entrusted with securing one's release from oppression, harm, evil, enslavement, or some other binding obligation. Every sinner is held captive, bound, and oppressed by their sinful, self-righteous nature, enslaved by their infirmities and blinded by the glamour and glitter of this world. Sin is enticing and sweet, but do not be deceived because there is a penalty, and a punishment rewarded for every immoral act against God's law. No sin goes unpunished. Every sinner is traveling on the path that leads to doom, and the only way to divert is to seek direction from our Redeemer. Jesus Christ is our redeemer, a strong tower who pleads every sinner's cause. He is the only one qualified to emancipate us from Satan's b...

Good morning Scripture reading: St. Luke 2:1-7 Worship song: Make room   Meditation:      At the appointed time of tax payment, Mary and Joseph went to Bethlehem, but while in the city, the days for Mary to give birth were accomplished. They sought a room in an inn, but there was no vacancy available for her to deliver her child. Disappointed, they walked away and went to the only place available to accommodate them. The manager, though not appropriate for such an occasion, was their last resort. Imagine lying in a manger, among animals, not humans, on hay, not on a comfortable bed with blankets, in an animal feeding trough, not in a crib, listening to the sounds of animals, not the cries of familiar voices while giving birth. It is beyond our imagination. The fact, though, is that Jesus did not come to rest in the comfort of a crib. He came to take up residence in our hearts.       He came to occupy rooms in the hearts of the humble, th...

Good morning Scripture reading: Nehemiah 9:1-3 Worship song: Change My Heart Oh God   Meditation:      Cleaning is maybe one of the hardest and longest tasks to accomplish which can sometimes be frustrating. As the festive season draws near many people spend days renovating, decorating, cleaning, and sorting through piles of junk to make adequate space available for new items. It is during this period that most people take the time to do a complete inventory of everything they possess and determine what to keep and or discard. It is amazing to see the amount of junk that quickly accumulated in closets, garages, attics, and basements from one year to the next. Still, these are not the only areas where junk is accumulated. Often our minds and our hearts become crowded with junk. Regularly, we need to ask God what needs to be discarded from our lives.       We should engage in frequent maintenance checks and evaluations necessary to counter...