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God Favored Me

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Good morning Day of Testimony- God Favored Me I  will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee. Psalms 22:22 Worship song: I Will Say of The Lord   My Testimony:      Although I accepted Jesus Christ in my teenage years, I did not know what it meant to genuinely serve Him. I broke my covenant with Christ, but after several years of wandering through the wilderness, I came to realize that my life is meaningless without Him. Now I am walking in newness of life with Christ as my anchor and my rock. I draw strength from the divine assurance that I am never alone, even amidst the toughest struggles.       When I remember the price Christ paid for my redemption, and when I remember that the broad road leads to destruction, I must fight the good fight of faith, hold firm to God's promise of eternal life, whereunto I am called, and have publicly professed before many witnesses. Looking back, m...

How great is Our God

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Good morning - Day of prayer Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness. Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King. Psalms 48:1-2   Worship song: How Great Is Our God Let us Pray:      Merciful, Wonderful Savior, great are you, Lord, and greatly to be praised. There is none as great as you, Lord. I will lift my voice in gratitude, O God, and praise you for your goodness; you are gracious, full of compassion, slow to anger, and abounding in mercy. I will sing of your unsearchable greatness, which far exceeds our wildest imagination. You speak into the darkness, and light appears. Lord, I praise you for your awesome power; you commanded the dust of the ground to form man, breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and he became a living soul. Lord, you are undeniably the God of Impossibilities; you command the elements an...

You are Not Forgotten

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Good morning Scripture reading: Isaiah 49:14-16 Worship song: I Am Not Forgotten   Meditation:      It is natural to wrestle with feelings of abandonment, especially when faced with misfortune and or unforeseen challenges. The ancient Israelites expressed deep anxiety, assuming that their hardships were proof that they had been forsaken by God. They felt completely abandoned, interpreting God's silence as a sign of divine anger towards them. Despite their pleas, immediate divine intervention did not occur. In their agony, waiting and bewailing their relentless situation for prompt deliverance,   God reassures them by informing them that he has engraved them on the palms of his hands. He compared his unwavering love to that of a mother's love for her child, emphasizing that while human compassion may falter, His love is steadfast and eternal.       You may sometimes feel forgotten by God but rest assured God has not forgotten you. He...

Icing on the Cake

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Good morning Scripture reading: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Praise song: Your Grace and Mercy   Meditation:      When a cake is covered with frosting, all you can see is the sculptor's intricate design, incorporating precise shapes and patterns to achieve an appealing finish. Cakes that are broken are not discarded but covered so you cannot see the imperfections that lie beneath the attractive decorations of their beautiful frosting. This is what grace does to our brokenness. The grace of God is a redeeming act of love that covers our brokenness like icing on a cake, transforming it into His radiant beauty until we are completely whole. God's grace is sufficient to forgive and cleanse all sins, offering a path to redemption and a new beginning.       No matter the condition of our heart, the grace of God who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Jesus Christ will strengthen, establish, and make you perfect. The grace of God is sufficie...

Seek Refuge in The Lord

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Good morning Scripture reading: Psalm 46 Worship song: Hide Me Now   Meditation:      In Joshua 20, God commanded the Israelites to establish six cities of refuge for those accused of accidental manslaughter without evidence of hatred, protecting them from the avenger of blood until they faced trial, demonstrating a system of divine mercy and justice that allowed unintentional murderers to find sanctuary until the death of the high priest, at which point they were freed. The accuser risked the death penalty under two conditions: if captured before reaching a city of refuge, or if they departed that safe zone before a trial verdict or the death of the current high priest.       Jesus is our city of refuge who fulfills this role by providing believers with a lasting spiritual refuge from the guilt and judgment of sin, shielding us from spiritual death through faith. We can seek refuge in Christ, where we can escape the wrath of G...

Procrastination is a Deadly Trap

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Good morning Scripture reading: Exodus 12: 29-33 Worship song: Run to The Father   Meditation:      The moment Pharaoh explicitly refused to obey God's command to let the Israelites go, he set in motion his own downfall. Pharaoh had the opportunity to consider the negotiation plan and consult his advisors about releasing the Israelites, but instead of reaching a mutually acceptable agreement, Pharaoh rejected the offer. By continuously postponing their release, he ultimately faced the tragic consequences of indecisiveness, rebelliousness, and hard-heartedness, culminating in the loss of his firstborn.       To ensure we make the right decisions and follow divine instruction, divine guidance continues to be channeled through God's chosen servants, enabling humanity to discern righteous paths and adhere to His sovereign will and commandments. God's patience with Pharaoh is a testament to the opportunities for right choices He still pr...

Pressing On at Any Cost

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Good morning Scripture reading: Philippians 3:12-15 Hymn: I am pressing on   Meditation:      The Apostle Paul, a highly influential witness of Jesus Christ and dedicated preacher of the gospel, faced numerous trials, suffering, and persecution. Despite being imprisoned and persecuted for spreading the gospel, he remained steadfast and committed to the mission. Paul continued his mission to serve, seek, and minister to those who needed to know about Jesus Christ. He was not afraid to venture into dangerous territories. He pressed on to the higher calling by doing the will of God and completing his mission. To press on or press ahead means continuing with a task or activity in a determined way, without allowing any problems or difficulties to stop, delay, or prevent you.       Stay focused on your ultimate purpose and maintain your persistence, even when facing challenges. Consider it pure joy when you fall into divers temptation for the ...

Every Knee Shall Bow

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Good morning Scripture reading: Philippians 2:9-13 Worship song: Bow Down and Worship Him   Meditation:      God exalted Jesus above all, granting Him a name that demands universal recognition; all beings will eventually acknowledge Jesus' lordship, culminating in praise for God the Father. Bowing down before God and confessing that the Lord God Omnipotent reigns is ordained by God; it cannot be reversed. We were created to worship, glorify, and exalt God.       All people, rich or poor, Jews or Gentiles, regardless of their current belief, religion, gender, race, language, color, or culture, will one day acknowledge Jesus Christ as Lord and King, submitting to his authority and power. That day is coming, unlike any other day, when every atheist, unbeliever, idol worshipper, and everyone who refused to surrender to the sovereign Lord will acknowledge his authority, lordship, dominion, and sovereignty over all creation. As I live, says th...