YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture reading: Matthew 18:21-35 Worship song: Welcome into This Place   Meditation:      We can be praising and glorifying God yet harboring an unforgiving spirit that obstructs our thoughts and hearts. Unforgiveness is a barrier that impedes our spiritual growth and blocks our connection with God. It is the deliberate choice to hold on to anger by refusing to forgive someone who upset you, betrayed you, or broke your trust. There must not be any storage room in our hearts for unforgiveness to dwell. We cannot walk according to the will of God if we refuse to forgive. If we want God to forgive us when we sin against him, we must forgive those who trespass against us. We cannot go to God with an unforgiving heart, seeking pardon with the expectation to be forgiven when we ignore the plea to show mercy and pardon to those who trespassed against us.       Though it might be difficult to forgive those who wrong us, as children...

Good morning Scripture reading: St. Luke 10: 38-42 Worship song: When I Lay My Burdens Down   Meditation:      According to the dictionary, a juggler is a person who skillfully balances and tosses multiple objects in the air. This vivid image perfectly captures our daily lives as we juggle countless tasks and responsibilities. Often, in our eagerness to accomplish our tasks, we often neglect the vital nourishment of our spiritual life. Like Martha, we can get caught up in the busyness of life, but it is essential to remember that our spiritual growth deserves just as much attention.       It is wonderful that we can juggle many tasks and balance them well, but we must also actively seek time in God’s presence. By realizing the importance of our spiritual life and its value and spending time in God's presence, we will gain wisdom, strength, and grace to meet life’s demands. Let us, therefore, strive to find a balance between our spiritual...

Good Morning Scripture reading: 1 Timothy 1:1-17 Mediation song:  Be Still My Soul   Meditation:      Patience is a powerful quality that allows us to maintain self-control while we wait for what we need or desire. It empowers us to persistently pursue our long-term goals, even when faced with challenges. While patience may not come easily, especially during difficult moments, it is a crucial skill that enables us to endure annoyance, sickness, pain, provocation, and financial hardship without succumbing to frustration and irritability. Patience helps preserve our relationships with loved ones. One of the benefits of being a child of God is to adopt a lifestyle of patience.       If we take a moment to reflect, we will truly realize and appreciate the extraordinary patience that God has shown us throughout our lives, guiding us and waiting patiently for us to embrace his love. God's patience is limitless. He guides us thro...

Good morning Scripture Reading: St. Luke 11:5-13 Worship song: We Need to Hear from You   Meditation:      As I glean from this passage, I envision the friend making the necessary adjustments to welcome his distant visitor, providing the necessary hospitality and atmosphere required for comfort. To seek help from close friends is never an easy choice, but when faced with dire needs, it is essential to put aside pride and rise to the occasion. Knocking on his friend's door was likely a last resort, but his desperate midnight cry for help was powerful enough to evoke compassion from his friend, who had already retired for the night. Ultimately, wearied by his friend's persistence, the scripture highlights the unwavering support of loyalty in catering to a desperate need.       This parable delivered by Jesus addresses key concerns about our relationship with God. If your friend can rise at midnight to assist you, imagine what our Heavenly ...

Good morning Scripture reading: Genesis 29:31-35 Worship song: Open the Eyes of My Heart   Meditation:      In moments of uncertainty, it is common for us to seek validation and approval from others. Leah experienced this deeply, despite being married to Jacob. She faced neglect and a lack of the attention she desired. Despite all her hope and desperate attempts to impress her husband and gain his love, he remains devoted to someone else. Leah eventually redirected her focus from seeking her husband's approval to praising the Lord. Like Leah, we often fall into the trap of being people pleasers, relying on external validation instead of trusting God's unwavering approval. We strive to impress others, and when we don't receive the recognition we seek, we are left feeling rejected.       It is wonderful to gain approval from those around us, but depending solely on the validation of others can lead to feelings of rejection and disappointme...

Good morning Scripture reading: St. Luke 10: 25-37 Worship song: The Good Samaritan   Meditation:      The story told by Jesus relates to a man who stopped to assist and extended help to someone who was badly wounded. The Jews despised the Samaritans, yet this man risked his life to help, putting aside their differences and forgetting the resentment, hatred, and bitterness toward his kind. Helping others in need is a demonstration of the manifestation of the love of Jesus Christ in you. We are chosen to fulfill God's purpose by showing kindness to others and helping the needy. We are called to be Samaritans to help rescue those who are bound, lost and forgotten. To help the helpless, love the unloved, feed the hungry, clothe the naked and pray with and care for the needy.      In everything, caution and wisdom must be exercised, especially when approaching desperate people, because we are living in an ungodly world where evil and corruption e...

Good morning Scripture reading: 2 Corinthians 4 Worship song: I Am a Warrior   Meditation:      In the sport of boxing, the objective of a boxer is to knock out his opponent, making him unable to stand by using a combination of techniques and tactics. Once a boxer gains the upper hand on his opponent, he can defeat him. This is a typical example of Satan's plan and scheme for each of us. His plan is to use various strategies to lure us into his web of deception and gain control of our hearts, minds, and thoughts. Once you allow Satan into your space, he will seek to keep you hooked on the things of the world and entice you with ungodly pleasures.       The only way to defeat Satan is to put up resistance, block his attacks and he will retreat. If you have the power of God within you, you will not faint, and Satan will not be able to conquer you. When you face persecution, you will not be defeated, and when you are struck down, you will n...

Good morning Scripture reading: Isaiah 43:18-19 Worship song: Make Room   Meditation:      There is a natural human tendency for us to reminisce on what we have left behind, especially a life of luxury and pleasure. When God was about to destroy Sodom and Gomorrah, he sent his angels to escort Lot and his family to a safe place, away from the city. However, Lot's wife disobeyed the warning and looked back. She was too attached to her lifestyle of glitter and glamour, focusing on the things she was leaving behind, so she suffered the consequences of her actions. Apostle Paul urges us to forget those things that are behind us and focus on the things that are before us.       As we traverse this pilgrim land, press towards the mark for the prize of the high calling of God. Remain steadfast and focused, looking ahead and not behind. Consider not your old sinful lifestyle, for the Lord God is doing a new thing in your life. God is calling you...