YOUR DAILY DOSE OF GOD

Good morning Scripture reading: St. John 21:15-22 Worship song: Modern Times   Meditation:      How deeply do you love Jesus and desire to fulfill his will? Are you willing to place your love for Jesus above your job, worldly possessions, and everything else? Jesus posed a profound question to Peter not just once but three times. This interaction was pivotal, as it allowed Jesus to reaffirm Peter's love and reestablish his ministerial role as a shepherd to his people. Jesus was impressing upon Peter the significance of his new role, emphasizing the vital importance of caring for the flock of Christ.      Even though Peter denied Jesus three times, that did not alter the love of Jesus Christ for Peter, nor did Jesus love him any less. For any person to serve in the capacity of ministry effectively, they must have agape love, compassion, mercy, a caring heart towards others, and abundant love for Jesus Christ. Only then will they be able t...

Good morning Scripture reading: Matthew 23:13-28 Worship song: Heal My Heart   Meditation:      The Scribes and Pharisees were influential role models known for their strict adherence to keeping the law of Moses. They were strict in adhering to rituals and traditional practices but failed to abide by God's commandments and will. Their outward religious appearance did not coincide with their inward spiritual state. The Scribes and Pharisees were criticized by Jesus for focusing on outward appearances and religious rituals while neglecting true godliness. Jesus rebuked them for hindering others from entering the Kingdom of God and for exploiting vulnerable widows while pretending to be devoted through lengthy prayers.       Many of us today are great pretenders, presenting ourselves as righteous among our fellow brothers, but in our private space, our lifestyle contradicts our professed faith. It is easy for someone working hard to keep up...

Good morning Testimony Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul. Psalm 66:16 Worship song: God Will Work It Out   Testimony - God's Saving Grace      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, and I was running out of time, but the Lord broke my chains, rescued my soul from the dark domain, and gave me his peace, and now I am rejoicing.       Satan had me blinded to the things of the Lord, chasing after vanity and earthly gain, but one day, I had an encounter that changed my perspect...

Good morning Day of prayer - Healing Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; Psalm 103:3 Worship song: Heal Me O Lord Let us pray:      Heavenly Father, I come to you in the name of the Lord, believing in your power to heal and restore. Almighty God, I acknowledge that you were wounded for our iniquities, and by your stripes, we are healed. We seek you, Lord God, not only to be healed but also to establish a profound covenant relationship with you, our healer. Father, a wounded and contrite heart you will not despise, so we come to you with our broken spirits and wounded hearts. Lord, we need purification and cleansing of our hearts, bodies, minds, and souls.       We plead with you, Lord God, to remove our stony hearts and give us hearts of flesh. We are not exempt from affliction, but, Lord, we trust you to deliver us out of them all. We come to you, ...

Good morning Scripture: 2 Samuels 11 Worship song: Now Behold the Lamb   Meditation:      In a desperate attempt to cover his adulterous act, King David summoned Uriah the Hittite, urging him to return home to his wife. However, Uriah displayed extraordinary loyalty by choosing to sleep outdoors with his fellow soldiers. David realized that all his initial plans failed and resorted to a more drastic scheme. David wrote a letter and gave it to Uriah to deliver to Joab. Uriah obediently handed the letter to Joab, not knowing that the message he delivered would determine his own fate. Uriah, a very noble soldier, was ultimately sent to the forefront, where he lost his life defending his country.       The story might be ancient, but this issue still remains among us because there are still those who use their power and influence to betray and abuse the weak and vulnerable. Some believe they have dominion power over the lives of others and c...

Good morning Scripture reading: St. Matthew 13: 53-58 Worship song: Cry of The Broken   Meditation:      The fear of rejection is a critical weapon that can paralyze our mental state. It can affect who we are and hinder us from moving forward to accomplish our God-given purpose. The fear of rejection can cause someone to avoid situations that might lead to potential rejection. Though you cannot prevent rejection, you can overcome it. Overcoming rejection depends on your beliefs, what you accept, and how you digest the views and opinions of others. Tearing down the stronghold of rejection is possible when you begin to acknowledge and accept what God's word says about your identity and who you are in Christ. When you know and accept that you are fearfully and wonderfully made by God in his likeness and image, loved, appreciated, and accepted by Him, you can quell the spirit of rejection.       Whenever you feel rejected, do not take it per...

Good morning Scripture reading: Isaiah 53 Worship song: I go to the rock   Meditation:      Do you remember the last time you felt rejected? You can display excellent leadership skills and may possess all the traits of an individual with great character and moral ethics and still experience rejection. Rejection is something that you might encounter daily depending on others' perspective of you. We may encounter rejection in relationships, among family members and friends, at our workplaces, at school, among our peers, and at church, etc. It can be painful and harsh, and it can stay with us for a long time. Unfortunately, this is something that none of us can avoid, as no one is exempt from the spirit of rejection.       Whenever you experience rejection, remember Jesus Christ, the Savior who came to redeem us unto himself, was also rejected. Jesus Christ, our King, was chastised, despised, ridiculed, and rejected by the people whom ...

Good morning. Scripture reading: Matthew 27:45-51 Worship song: If That Isn't Love Meditation:      One can only imagine the horrendous torture meted out to Jesus by the very people whom he came to serve. His parched throat and open wounds are evidence of the trauma and agony he endured. He was offered vinegar mingled with gall to numb the pain, but He refused it because He wanted to experience every single moment appointed to him by his Father. Vinegar mixed with gall is like a tranquilizer used by the Romans during execution to sedate those who are being crucified.       Just before Jesus took his last breath, he was again offered vinegar, not from a cup but a sponge, which he drank and then cried out with a loud voice; it is finished. Immediately after Jesus' crucifixion, the veil was torn from top to bottom, marking the beginning of the new covenant established through Jesus Christ and the ending of the old covenant, which was based on ritu...