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We Are Depending on You

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Good morning Day of prayer - Depending on God I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth. Psalms 121:1-2                          Worship song: Jesus We're Depending on You   Let us pray:      Dependable, capable, and adorable God, I have learned to lean and depend on you to supply my needs according to your riches in glory. You are my strength and my shepherd, I lack nothing. All my help comes from You, Lord, so I put my trust in You. Daily, you provided shelter, divine blood courage, and protection for which I am extremely grateful. Lord, you have calmed the biosterous storms, kept me safe from danger, and allowed me to dance to the rhythm of your faithfulness. Amid adversity and uncertainty, you grant me hope, peace, and happiness. In my distress, your presence calms my anxieties and fears.   ...

Prioritizing Your Desire

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Good morning Scripture: Matthew 6::25-33 Worship song: I Desire Jesus   Meditation:      What is your greatest desire in life? Is it for worldly gain or the Kingdom of Christ? Your desire to know more about Jesus Christ should be your priority over earthly pursuits. The ultimate aspiration of every believer is to deepen their relationship with Christ and follow the pathway of righteousness. As followers of Christ, we must diligently study God's word to gain knowledge and a profound understanding of his will. Our desire must be to submit fully and surrender to God, our Master.       Reflect on King Solomon's testimony. After experiencing the heights of worldly success, he realized that without a connection to God and a spiritual purpose, even the greatest achievements and pleasures are ultimately meaningless and lead to a sense of emptiness and weariness. King Solomon confessed that all his gain was vanity and vexation of spirit. While we...

Discernment vs Deception

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Good morning Scripture reading: 1 Kings 3:16-28 Worship song: He speaks - wisdom   Meditation:      The story in the above chapter recorded the first instance Solomon used the wisdom God gave him to distinguish between truth and deception. Rather than asking God for riches, long life, prosperity, and power to defeat his enemies, Solomon instead asked God for wisdom to effectively lead the people of Israel. God was pleased to grant him more than he requested.       Solomon's careful analysis of the critical situation resulted in his decision, which led to sound judgment. The act of falsifying information was with the intent to mislead Solomon into accepting a lie. However, despite their conflicting claims, Solomon used the spirit of discernment to determine the truth. The wisdom of Solomon is a divine gift that comes only from God. The narrative reminds us that there is an ongoing spiritual battle between deceit and honesty.   ...

The Unqualified Anointing

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Good morning Scripture reading: Jeremiah 1: 1-10 Worship song: God All By Yourself   Meditation:      Jeremiah was divinely ordained by God and chosen to fulfill a crucial mandate, yet he initially thought he was unqualified. Jeremiah did not feel ready when God called him to be a prophet. All he would see was his incapability and his youthfulness, but God reassured him that it was He, God who qualifies the call. God promised Jeremiah that he would empower and fill him with words of wisdom to govern the nation. Furthermore, he commanded him to speak as he was instructed by him. We must understand God's calling is not about self-confidence but about our willingness to obedience to God. God promises to be with us every step of the way, and he always keeps his promises.       Beloved, if you feel inadequate in your calling, don't be discouraged, for God is with you and he qualifies the task. Consider Moses who had a speech impairment, yet h...

Who Is in Your ship?

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Good morning Scripture reading: Jonah 1 Worship song: The Church Triumphant   Meditation:      The incredible story in the book of Jonah is filled with powerful, thought-provoking lessons and reflection. Jonah, in his attempt to escape God's call, disobeyed his instruction and boarded a ship heading in the wrong direction. He was comfortable sleeping on the ship, enjoying the journey while those around him were experiencing turmoil.       Like Jonah's ship, our bodies serve as the temple of God, built with two decks: our heart and our mind. These are spaces where the word of God and the Holy Spirit dwell. Let us take delight in doing a daily self-check evaluation to identify the wrong passengers on board. Any unauthorized passengers residing in these areas that are blocking the operation of the Holy Spirit must be immediately released. Just as the sailors make serious decisions to procure their safety, we too must make some drastic decis...

The King That Purifies

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Good morning  S cripture Reading: Esther 2 Worship song: Refiner's Fire   Meditation:      Esther cleanses herself before meeting King Ahasuerus, but our King, Jesus Christ purifies us to meet Him. Esther was subjected to twelve (12) months of purification using oil and incense before she was brought before King Ahasuerus. Still, only the efficacious blood of Jesus Christ purifies us and brings us into the presence of the King of all kings. Seven maids help Esther to get purified to meet King Ahasuerus, but God is the only one who thoroughly purifies us of all our sins and unrighteousness.       Ahasuerus delights in physical cleansing, but God takes pleasure in spiritual purification. Esther's beauty pleased the king, but our desire to live a holy and righteous life delights our Heavenly King. Esther could only go to her king when he summoned her, but there is no time slot, appointment required, limitation, boundary, or distance th...

Sojourners In a Strange Land

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Good morning Scripture reading: Exodus 12:37-42 Worship song: Faithful Pilgrim   Meditation:      The Lord God revealed to Abram in a vision that his descendants would become immigrants in a strange land and would be mistreated for 400 years, after which time He would send a deliverer to rescue them from bondage. God assured Abram that after that he would deliver them from their oppressors, and they would leave that country with great substance. The events that unfolded after Joseph's injustice and hardship created the circumstances that led to the Israelites' enslavement in Egypt.       After Joseph's death, the Israelites in Egypt continued to experience growth and prosperity, multiplying greatly. However, a new Pharaoh, who did not know Joseph, came to power. Concerned by their increasing numbers and strength, he enslaved them, forcing them to build cities and work under harsh conditions. This period of enslavement and hards...

Password to Heaven

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Good morning Scripture reading: St. John 14:6 Worship song: Access granted   Meditation:      A password is a basic security mechanism comprised of a secret passphrase using a combination of alphabetic, numeric, alphanumeric, and symbolic characters. A password serves as a fundamental security measure, safeguarding access to systems, accounts, and information. Similarly, entry to God's kingdom is password-protected, allowing only those with the appropriate authority access. Jehovah God graciously makes this access available to anyone who earnestly seeks Him. Through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ and acceptance of his death, burial, and resurrection, we are redeemed from the consequences of sin.       We are blessed to be sealed by his blood, which acts as our divine passcode. Embracing Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord is the only means of achieving salvation and eternal life, thus granting us access to His Kingdom. Regrettable, m...