YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Season greetings Scripture reading: Job 1:13-22 Worship song: Give Me Jesus   Meditation:      What would you do, and how would you cope if you lost all your earthly possessions and all that you have accomplished in one day? Not many people can testify that they have experienced such a heartrending and grievous loss as Job. The thought of losing all you have ever accomplished, all your life savings, earthly possessions, and everything you hold dear is frightening. When Job found out he lost everything he owned, he tore his garment as a sign of grief, shaved his head, and worshipped God.        The fact that Job did not blame or curse God but instead bowed down and worshipped him speaks highly of his faith, trust, love, and the relationship he had with God. Job knew that in this world he would encounter hardship, trials, and tribulations. He was not mentally prepared to deal with his loss, but spiritually he was because he remained steadf...

Good morning Scripture reading: Isaiah 41:9-10 Worship song: I am not alone   Meditation:      There are several different definitions describing loneliness, but it is said that loneliness is a state of mind. It causes people to feel empty, forsaken, and unwanted. One of the frequently used definitions that most persons can attest to is the state of mind linked to wanting human contact but feeling alone. Have you ever wondered why you are in a room with all your friends or family, etc., and still feel lonely? It is because there is a void that mere humans cannot fill. All of us, at some point in our lives, struggle to cope with the feeling of solitude. There is a feeling of loneliness that spouses, loved ones, families, or friends cannot replenish. We can have everything for our comfort and still feel lonely. There is an inner feeling of loneliness that will not go away by gaining riches, fame, or fortune, or accumulating earthly possessions. Many have tried ...

Good morning Scripture reading: Psalm 18:16-19 Worship song: Rescued Me   Meditation:      During a crisis that escalates out of control, your first thought is to call for help. You can call an emergency response service to dispatch trained professionals to assist and resolve any challenges you cannot handle effectively. However, not all cases end with a successful outcome, no matter how alert, educated, swift, committed, and dedicated they are to resolving problems. Some things are just out of their control and need God's intervention. Nothing, no matter how simple it looks, can be attained unless God is a part of it. The best medical care from doctors, no matter how medically equipped, cannot guarantee your well-being or survival if God does not intervene. It takes divine intervention beyond medical science.       The afflictions of the righteous are many, but we can rely only on God to deliver us out of them all. Many wanderers are go...

Good morning Scripture reading: Psalm 42:5-6 Worship song: As the Deer   Meditation:      The dictionary defines defeated as having been beaten in a battle or other contest. Defeated is how many of us feel when we are overwhelmed by the challenges and disappointments we encounter. The moment we wake, we are bombarded with countless thoughts, and if we are not careful, we can let our negative thoughts control our minds. The psalmist, knowing his mind was corroded with unhealthy thoughts, confronted his own feelings of despair and despondency. He began to speak to his cast-down soul to hope in God and praise him for his unmerited grace and favor. He recognized that only God could help change his countenance.       There are going to be days when you feel defeated, feel as though all hope is lost, and you cannot endure the difficult moments. You are going to feel far from God as if you have failed Him, but be of good cheer and do not be disco...

Good morning Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:3-7 Worship song: I Have Decided   Meditation:      Making decisions is most likely the hardest thing to do. Most times we hesitate or ignore making decisions, which in turn causes us to lose out on valuable opportunities. When confronted with choices, everyone faces decision phobia at times. Farmers will hesitate to sow because their eyes are focused on the clouds. People may hesitate to move forward because of the fear of loss, making wrong choices, as well as the fear of failure. He who observed the wind will not sow, and he who is fearful cannot make the right decisions. Do not allow indecision to control your life and rob you of opportunities, happiness, and growth.       Whatever opportunities are available, review your options and select the best choice possible. However, there is one decision that should not be hampered by fear or influenced by negativity, and that is the decision to follow...

Good morning Scripture: Hosea 2:1-13 Praise song: Kill My Flesh   Meditation:      Are you among those whose lifestyle choices have caused you to drift away from your first love, Jesus Christ? The prophecy of Hosea was a plea to the Israelites to turn from their unfaithfulness and return to God. Their sinful, lustful life has caused a separation between them and God. Though his prophecy was directed at the Israelites, it is still a valid request for all nations today, to turn from their selfish, egoistic desires and return to Jesus Christ, their first love. God is still pleading to all backsliding nations, kindreds, and people to turn from the earthly things we seek after, the things we find pleasure in doing, the things that occupied our minds, that kept us from seeking God wholeheartedly and sincerely.           God promises to strip naked, to take away everything we clutch onto dearly, and leave us dry as the wilderness if w...

Good morning Scripture reading: Acts 18: 22-28 Hymn: The Comforter Has Come   Meditation:      Apollos was an evangelist and an eloquent speaker, fervent in spirit, who spoke highly of the Lord. He taught boldly in the synagogue at Ephesus about the baptism of John. However, at that time, Apollos was not acquainted with the teachings of Jesus Christ. When Aquila and Priscilla heard his teaching, they took him and clearly explained to him the way of the Lord. Apollos gladly shared the knowledge he gained and was able to convince the Jews through the scriptures that Jesus was Christ. You can start spreading the word by sharing the little you know about Jesus Christ and the gospel. He will send messengers to expound to you more clearly the word of God through the help of the Holy Spirit. There are souls to save, and many are dying without Christ. Every soul is important. Do not keep the word of God to yourself; share it and bless others. Let us pray. ...

Good morning Scripture reading: Ephesians 2:13-22 Worship song: Gracefully Broken   Meditation:      History recorded that the construction of the Great Wall began between the 7th and 8th centuries B.C., and it took more than 1000 years of hard labor to complete. The Great Wall emerged as the most common emblem of China, erected over centuries by China’s emperors when the warring states built defensive walls to prevent incursions and invaders with the intent that it would ward off enemies from the north and protect their territory. All of us, at some point in our lives, put up defensive walls intended to keep intruders and invaders away, but most times, we trap them in rather than keep them out. Normally, defensive walls are erected after a broken heart and before the healing process is completed. The walls we erected don't protect us; they keep us locked in the prison we have created. We tried desperately to protect ourselves from being hurt by others but ...