YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture reading: James 5:13-15 Praise song: Healer   Meditation:      Affliction is the state of being affected by something or someone that causes great distress, pain, or suffering due to adversities such as diseases, sicknesses, misfortune, etc. Afflictions exist all around us in various forms and severity, but God’s healing promises will always supersede our seasons of affliction. While you might at times experience some hard moments, never stop believing that God can deliver you out of all your afflictions.       Paul encouraged us to call upon the elders of the church whenever we are sick to pray fervently and perform the ritual of anointing with oil. When you are sick, you need reinforcement and faith-believing prayer warriors to help intercede on your behalf. The effectual and sincere prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Paul also encouraged us to pray when we are suffering afflictions and worship when we are m...

Good morning Scripture reading: Proverbs 3:1-8 Worship song: Order My Steps    Meditation:      One of the greatest affirmations of promise recorded in the scriptures is that those who honor and acknowledge the Lord in all aspects of their life, He will lead and direct the way. The Lord is the source of wisdom and knowledge, so we must trust his ways and plans and not rely on our perception. Acknowledging God starts with trusting Him and not trusting our own wisdom. To acknowledge God in all our ways is a process that begins with obedience and seeking to know more about his will by meditating on the scriptures and allowing his word to transform us.       When we put our trust in God, He will instruct us, teach us the way we should go, watch over us, and counsel us. We may not fully understand the path to which God directs us, and it may seem strange and complicated, but we have his assurance that his plans lead to salvation ...

Good morning Scripture reading: Isaiah 1:16-18 Worship song: Washed  in the Blood of the Lamb  Meditation:      In the above verse, the Lord was appealing to the people of Isaiah in Judah. They had rebelled against him and rejected his love, so he invited them to come and have a discussion with him about their scarlet and crimson-stained sin. He likened sin to scarlet and crimson, colors dyed that are not easily removed from the fabric they stain. Scarlet and crimson represent the visibility of a heart that is contaminated and stained with the graffiti of sin. Whereas wool and snow represent a righteous heart purified and cleansed by God. It takes the blood of the lamb, Jesus Christ, to purify and cleanse a sinner's heart that is stained with sin. The power of the Lord is demonstrated through purification to emphasize that no sin is beyond God's ability to forgive. The offer of forgiveness, purification, and cleansing was made possible by God and is extend...

Good morning Scripture reading: Psalm 1 Worship song: Rooted and Grounded   Meditation:      In the parable of the Sower, Jesus gave four different scenarios: the seed that fell on the wayside, the seed that fell on stony ground, the seed that fell among thorns, and the seed that fell on good ground. This parable represents the sower, the seed, and the soil. The sower is the person proclaiming the word, the seed represents the word of God, and the soil represents the heart of those who hear the word of God. The seed that fell on the good ground represents the believers who hear the word, accept it, and bring forth fruit.       The believers who are firmly anchored in Christ are like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither; whatever they do will prosper. Your acceptance of God's word is determined by the condition of your heart. Those who are not firmly rooted endure, but for a ...

Good morning Scripture reading: Philippians 4:6-7 Worship song: Fear is a Liar   Meditation:      Daily we confront fear, and it has the potential to rob us of our joy and peace if we allow it to overwhelm us. Fear, according to the dictionary, is the feeling of anxiety and agitation caused by the presence or nearness of danger, evil, or pain. This type of fear causes you to doubt God's goodness and power. This fear is not of God. God did not give us a spirit of fear but of power, love, and self-control. This type of fear will keep us from fulfilling our responsibilities and prevent us from doing the will of God. The word of God reminds us in Isaiah 41:10 to fear not and be not dismayed, for God is with us; he will strengthen, help, and uphold us with his righteous right hand. There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. Fearing man is a dangerous trap, but when you fear the Lord, you are protected.       The fear of the Lo...

Good morning Scripture reading: Matthew 16: 24-26 Worship song: Jesus Take The Wheel   Meditation:      While we traverse the busy highway of life, we are bound to encounter obstacles, dangers, and roadblocks set up by Satan and his cohorts to derail us, but with Jesus Christ in the driver's seat, we can maneuver through and around any obstruction in our path. There will be times in our lives when we come to the point of collision, but as long as Jesus Christ is our chauffeur, we will escape danger. Anyone who wants to follow Jesus has to let him lead; he is in control, not us. Trusting Jesus Christ to be in the driver's seat illustrates our faith, commitment, and complete surrender to Him.       Is Jesus Christ in the driver's seat? If not, will you accept Him as your chauffeur, trust Him, and allow him to take you safely to your destination? The road to your destination won't be easy. It is long and winding, full of temptation and tria...

Good morning Scripture reading: Galatians 5:1 Worship Song: Redeemed   Meditation:      Behavioral science experts believe that any source capable of stimulating a person can be addictive, and whenever a habit changes into an obligation, it can be considered an addiction. If this is truly the case, then many persons are struggling with some form of addiction without knowing or realizing they have an addiction. Some signs that a person might be addicted may include, but are not limited to, unexplained changes in attitude or mood, increased irritability or angry outbursts, changes in demeanor, withdrawal, secretive behavior, and neglecting responsibilities.       Regardless, there is nothing that we can be addicted to that the Lord cannot deliver us from. Jesus can free us of any addiction that is preventing us from living a normal life. Jesus came not only to die for our sins but to bring liberty to the captives and open the prison d...

Good morning Scripture reading: Jeremiah 29:11-14 Worship song: Seek Ye First   Meditation:      The nature of humans is to seek out things that satisfy their desires. The things you seek are evidence of your heart's desire. The earthly pleasures and possessions that we desire are only self-seeking attributes and gains, not a priority. If we seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness, all the things that are necessary and appropriate in this life according to God's will, he will grant it unto us. To seek the Lord means you desire to have a personal relationship with him, to learn more about him and his word, and to follow and obey his commands and precepts.       Seeking the Lord means you set your mind and heart on God, not on the corporate world. Those who sincerely seek after the Lord are those who continuously seek after righteousness, holiness, meekness, and goodness. The kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pea...