Precept Upon Precept

By Adeshola Abraham 

'But the word of the Lord was to them, "precept upon precept, precept upon precept, line upon line, line upon line, here a little, there a little" (Isaiah 28:13 NKJV). 

Still on percolate, God's Word is so rich with truth that you can take one phrase or one idea and let it percolate and brew in your mind, whether you have ten minutes or two hours. Instead of watching TV all the time (especially that African Magic and so on, oh my!!!! is a time waster, God help us) or constantly checking your phone for messages, just sit still, drink your coffee or tea, and let God's indwelling Spirit interpret, enlarge and enrich his Word as you roll it over and over in your mind. Think about it during your drive time, or your lunch or coffee breaks.

Some days you will feel like you have hit the jackpot spiritually; other days you will just feel like you have added a little more to your basic Bible knowledge. Consistency is the key. Do this for one year, and you will have 365 scriptural insights to draw on. Can you see how this could change your life for the better? Hmmm... The Lord give us understanding in Jesus name. Amen.

Good Morning, happy Sunday and a great week ahead.

Break Forth

Isaiah 54:3. For thou shalt break forth on the right side and on the left, and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate places to be inhabited.      

Receive grace to break forth on all fronts in the name of Jesus Christ. By the dominant force of God's commandment, you shall break forth on the right side and on the left. Every resistance to your next level is hereby uprooted in the name of Jesus Christ. The power withholding your elevation is arrested now, in the name of Jesus Christ. 

The anointing for prophecy fulfillment is upon you. There shall be an extension of heavenly blessings upon your household in the name of Jesus Christ. Your Seed will advance the cause of heaven and take over territories in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. They shall be called the pathfinder to their generations in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. 

 *As you step out this new week, help shall come your way and favor from God and man shall locate you in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen.* 

Good morning, Happy Sunday and a wonderful new week ahead.

A New Things

Isaiah 43:19 Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.

God uses events in our lives to shape us, to teach us, to grow us and some of the key events are sparked by sin (our own or someone sinning against us), by our missteps, by our confusion. Memories of the past, therefore holding us to failures, regrets, ignorance, foolishness and sin. However, God doesn't want us bound to our past. He frees us from the guilt and shame of our former life. He gives us a fresh beginning. He frees us to receive every good thing He wants to give us.

By Adeshola Abraham 

'If your past feels like a wilderness, know that God wants to make a road through it, perhaps to help you navigate the difficult years and salvage the good. If your past feels like a desert-land of death, know that God will make rivers of redemption flow as He brings beauty out of ashes '. 

As we progress in this new year, may you receive the maximum capacity to embrace the fresh beginning God wants to give you in Jesus name. Amen. 

Good Morning and happy Midweek.

Comfort

By Adeshola Abraham 

Genesis 50:21.... And he comforted them, and spake kindly unto them.

If you've read the story of Joseph, you realise he had every reason to be angry, bitter and vindictive for the despicable way in which his brothers treated him. But what does he do? He doesn't get enraged and he doesn't even get even. He helps Egypt, the land that enslaved and falsely imprisoned him, to survive famine. He feeds his family when they come begging for food. He forgives, and in doing so, he is freed from his negative emotions. He resolves the issues of the past, does not allow them to deter his destiny, and stays in the favour of God. As second-in-command in Egypt, Joseph held the power of life and death over those who had hurt him. Yet he told them: "'You meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. Now therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones." And he comforted them and spoke kindly to them' (Genesis 50:20-21 NKJV).

We all have emotional reactions in our relationships; the problem isn't the anger or the disappointment - unless you are controlled by your emotions. Whenever anger causes you to damage the things God has given you charge over, your emotions are being mismanaged. You give territory to the devil when you fail to manage your anger. '"Don't sin by letting anger control you." Don't let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil' (Ephesians 4:26-27 NLT).

 *As you go in the new week and beyond, I pray the Lord release onto you grace to learn to manage your emotions to the glory of His name in Jesus name. Amen.* 

Good Morning, happy Sunday and do have a wonderful week ahead.

Overcome

By Adeshola Abraham 

Zechariah 4:7a Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain:

Speak to those mountains in your path, declare favor over difficult situations. Too often we talk to God about how big our problems are, we should be talking to our problems about how big our God is. 

In the scripture, 'Zerubbabel, a descendant of king David and the Governor of Judah, faced a major challenge. He was ordered to rebuild the temple on Mount moriah where the legendary Solomon's Temple had been destroyed seventy years earlier. The task seemed impossible because of opposition from local residents, but Zerubbabel is not discouraged, instead, he choose to face the task before him, saying, in effect, who are you, oh great mountain that stands against me, you shall become a plane, a mere molehill and I will finish the temple by shouting, Grace!Grace! to it.'! Notice this is saying grace to it. Another word for grace is favor. In others words, Zerubbabel said to the mountains, I have got the favor of God, I can do all things through Christ, I will fulfill my destiny.'

 *Once you make a habit of declaring favor and speaking faith-filled words, you will see negative situations turn around, your mountains will turn into molehills, God will fight your battles for you, you will overcome obstacles, defeat every enemy and every dream and every promise God put in your heart will come to pass because it is your time for favor. Amen.* 

Good morning and do have a lovely Midweek.

All Things

By Adeshola Abraham 

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together..... 

When Joseph was thrown into prison, it was hard for him to see how this road would lead to the fulfilment of his dream, but it did. That's because God had a plan for his life. And he has one for yours too! Your current job may just be preparation for the job God really has in mind for you. Perhaps not today or tomorrow, but, if you stay faithful, there will come a time when you look back and realise how God directed your steps (see Psalm 37:23).

Your job, in spite of its difficulties, would have been the dream of some. Didn't you pray for this job you're complaining about? As difficult as it may be to accept, you're where you are for a reason - and for a season. So study, do the coursework, take the tests, graduate and move on to what God has for you next. 

There are certain qualities you need to take with you from your present position into your next one. Things like skill building and character development. You may need to learn computer and social media skills - plus patience and gratitude. You may need to learn how to manage an office - and your moods.

When you're led by God, no experience is ever wasted: 'God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them' (Romans 8:28 NLT). God knows what he is doing, so trust him; he uses every experience to bring about his will and fulfil your joy.

 *The Bible says: eyes have not seen, nor hear heard, neither has it entered into the heart of men, the things that God has prepared for His people who love Him and are the called. If you truly love God, you will be a partaker of this promise today in Jesus name. Amen.* 

Good Morning and a blessed weekend.

A Season of Temptation

By Adeshola Abraham 

Luke 4:13 And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season.

Observe this: (1) Temptation comes when you're alone without support. Just as a wolf looks for the sheep that wanders from the safety of the fold, when you cut yourself off from other believers, the enemy rejoices. You say, 'But I have the Lord with me always.' Yes, but here is how the Bible teaches us to overcome temptation: 'A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken' (Ecclesiastes 4:12 NLT). We are born, and born again, to walk this journey with others. Paul writes, 'The body is not made up of one part but of many....The eye cannot say to the hand, "I don't need you!" And the head cannot say to the feet, "I don't need you"' (1 Corinthians 12:14, 21 NIV)! Walking with other believers increases your protection against Satan.

(2) Your greatest weapon in the hour of temptation is knowing God's Word. Jesus repelled Satan's attacks by quoting it. Satan is rendered powerless when he is confronted by a believer who declares, 'It is written!' You must decide to take a stand, but it's your stance on God's Word that makes the enemy retreat. When Satan approached, Jesus didn't go looking for a Bible; he quoted the Word he knew by heart. That's your key to victory. John says, 'I have written to you who are young in the faith because you are strong. God's word lives in your hearts, and you have won your battle with the evil one' (1 John 2:14 NLT).

 *As you go in the new week, take out time to increase your word knowledge. And you'll be empowered to continually overcome temptations in Jesus name. Amen* 

Good Morning, happy Sunday and blessed new week. For someone, don't miss the assembly of God's people today. 

SHALOM

Another Dream

By Adeshola Abraham 

'Then he had another dream.' Genesis 37:9 NIV

Joseph had two dreams, and the second was bigger than the first. His first dream was a field of sheaves; the second dream was a sky full of stars. So the message for today is - dream one size bigger. 'Make your plans ten times as great as you first planned, and twenty-five years from now you will wonder why you did not make them fifty times as great.'

There's only one way to keep growing: make your goal a step beyond what makes you comfortable. That will force you to keep growing! And it will also set you up to believe God for greater things. Growth means change, and that means challenging the status quo, not settling for what you have now.

There will always be people around you who want you to give up your dream and embrace the status quo. Love them, but don't be led by them. 

 *This year, as you begin to believe God for greater things and others try to throw cold water on you, remember that right now, as you read this page, other people around the world are thinking about curing cancer, developing new energy sources, feeding the hungry, improving the quality of life, and winning whole nations for Jesus. They are beating the odds and challenging the status quo - and you must, too. The Lord will empower you in Jesus name. Amen.* 

Good Morning and do have a great weekend.

Adeshola Abraham:My Dear Only Sister.part 2

We came to Lagos in 1995 but my sister had earlier relocated to Lagos after finishing her secondary school in ogbomoso grammar school in the compan y of my cousins.She came to Lagos for her exams and later was admitted into blaro polytechnics for secretarial studies emulating her father who was also chartered secretary from Lassale University in New York as well as chartered accountant,economist and also with LLB in law.She was cerebral like her father and speaks french a little like dad.

We visited west africa countries quite often family returned back home in 1978 and when she relocated to festac in Lagos much earlier the family too had moved into Lagos relocated the soft production to Lagos at baba legba ijegun road when the business eventually crashed .

Moreover by then she was walking at coca cola as make the move to revive the factory.It failed but the optimism came back in 2016 when we registered New company to revive the softdrink .And that effort was the first critical attempt since 2005 when daddy died.

How did she cultivate writing and editing ?

When i took to freelancing and journalism probably in 2008 penned my first post script essays The Plight of Nigerian textile mills in the defunct national mirror,seeing my published essays back to back from mirror to vanguard ,she was impressed with my effort and we discussed how good was it to be a writer.Since then she was stuck like i was and immensely improved.

When she was married to pastoral and a clergy it became inevitable such tradition was vital to assist in the ministerial work.She had written more than 200 essays to closer to 400essays basically religious essays and still could drastically not stop counting.

Anointing

By Adeshola Abraham 

Mark 14:3.... and she brake the box, and poured it on his head.

Mark records: 'A woman came with an alabaster jar of very expensive perfume...She broke the jar and poured the perfume on his head. Some of those present were saying...'Why this waste of perfume? It could have been sold...and the money given to the poor'...'Leave her alone,' said Jesus...'She has done a beautiful thing ...The poor you will always have with you...But you will not always have me. She did what she could. She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial. I tell you... wherever the gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her''' (Mark 14:3-9 NIV).

Joseph of Arimathea brought a hundred pounds of ointment to embalm Jesus after he was dead, and not a word of praise is spoken about it in Scripture. This woman brought one pound of ointment and poured it on him while he was still living, and Jesus pointed out two things: (a) 'She did what she could.' Acts of kindness are usually not about doing great things, but about doing small things with great love (b) 'What she has done will also be told, in memory of her.' What will you be remembered for, a life of service or self-centredness?

If you think good things about someone, tell them. Go out of your way to fill their lives with joy while there's still time. Those expressions of appreciation, those words of forgiveness, that special gift you've had in mind, give it while you can. Don't keep your love in a box!

And the Lord will reward your labor of love in Jesus name. Amen

Good Morning and blessed Midweek.

Righteousness Pays

By Adeshola Abraham 

Proverbs 11:18 The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

There is only one way to a successful life- pursue it faithfully and righteously, as unto the Lord. Sinners cheat themselves! They plan and labor toward a goal but they either miss their target or they are unhappy once they get it. On the other hand, the righteous diligently and patiently pursue their objectives and they either obtain what they sought or they find equal or greater peace and pleasure without it. What a contrast in lives!

Consider the proverb. The deceitful work of the wicked is the elusiveness of success. Compare the two clauses to prove this interpretation. The wicked man compares to the righteous. Therefore the righteous man gets what he patiently pursues but the wicked end up deceived.

Some examples! Satan promised Eve she could be like God (Gen3:1-5). Amnon fell sick with lust for his half sister and cost him his life (2Sam13:1-39). Foolish Gehazi lusted after the rich garments of Naaman and ended up with terminal leprosy (2Kgs5:20-27).

A righteous man may not see his reward for a while, for sowing is a term taken from farming, where men wait many weeks for the reward of a harvest. The exhortation is never to faint- Gal6:9.

The reward will most surely come for the righteous. 

 *So, Sow faithfully in righteousness and you shall reap the reward soon enough in Jesus name.* 

Good Morning and do have a lovely weekend.

Divine Instruction

By Adeshola Abraham 

Deuteronomy 5:29....that it might be well with them,

Following God's instructions isn't always easy, but he will give you the grace to do it.

Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were ordered by the king to be burned alive for refusing to worship his golden image. Notice their faith confession: (1) 'Our God...is able to deliver us' (Daniel 3:17 NKJV). They never doubted God's ability. (2) 'And he will deliver us' (Daniel 3:17 NKJV). They never doubted God's willingness. (3) 'But if not,...nor will we worship the gold image' (Daniel 3:18 NKJV). They never considered an alternative to obedience! How did their story turn out? 'Then King Nebuchadnezzar was astonished...saying..."Did we not cast three men bound into the midst of the fire?" They answered and said to the king, "True, O king." "Look!" he answered, "I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire; and they are not hurt, and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God"' (Daniel 3:24-25 NKJV). What happened next? 'Then the king promoted Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the province of Babylon' (Daniel 3:30 NIV).

You say, 'But this is the hardest thing I have ever been asked to do.' When God asks you to do something you don't want to do, or feel you can't do, he has your best interests in mind. When your children say, 'I can't do this, it's too hard,' do you change your mind and let them off the hook? No, you insist, because it's for their good. That's how God feels about you: 'Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with them' (Deuteronomy 5:29 NIV).

I pray for you: Your trust in God will not put you to shame. He will always show up at the nick of time, and it shall be well with you in Jesus name. Amen. 

Good Morning, happy Sunday and blessed new week.

Golden Transition

By Adeshola Abraham 

2 Corinthians 1:8 NLT

'We thought we would never live through it.'

Job describes the rewards of obedience: 'If they obey and serve him, they shall spend their days in prosperity' (Job 36:11 NKJV). John adds, 'Whatever we ask we receive from him, because we keep his commandments and do those things that are pleasing in his sight' (1 John 3:22 NKJV).

Paul describes the cost of obedience: 'You ought to know...about the trouble we went through in the province of Asia. We were crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure, and we thought we would never live through it. In fact, we expected to die. But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the dead. And he did rescue us from mortal danger, and he will rescue us again. We have placed our confidence in him, and he will continue to rescue us' (2 Corinthians 1:8-10 NLT). Notice the words 'He did rescue us...he will rescue us again...he will continue to rescue us'. God didn't lift Paul out of trouble, he walked with him in it and brought him through it.

You say, 'But I have asked God to help me understand the situation and he hasn't.' God doesn't owe us an explanation, but he promises us an exit strategy. 'The only temptation that has come to you is that which everyone has. But you can trust God, who will not permit you to be tempted more than you can stand. But when you are tempted, he will also give you a way to escape so that you will be able to stand it' (1 Corinthians 10:13 NCV).

Has God showed you or ask you to do something, please obey Him absolutely. And you'll see Him come through for you in Jesus name. Amen

Good Morning and a wonderful weekend.

Adeshola Abraham ;My Dear Only Sister.part one

Kindly read the tribute below about my dearest sister my Only Sister the mother of ayomide,deacon the pastor in her own right like her husband Pastor Ayo Abraham of Redeemed church of God in ebonyi State.

My sister was born in congo and had the Only prestige in our family to have a dual nationality .In 1978 the family came back home finally where late dad the first Nigerian to work at WHO had proffessional stint.In 1968 he signed a decade employment contract working in the budget department managing UNDP gunda with WHO in congo brazavile.This epochal moment happened before late prof eyitayo lambo the first professor of psychiatric medicine ventured in 1971 .It was a moment of accomplishment and bliss for the family to be of wonderful employment opportunities .When He returned back.He also became the first black man to manufacture softdrink in black africa and second worldwide after Arthur Basten in 1938 in United states.He was also the first black man to produce softdrink in noncarbonated plastic battles.This feat was achieved in 1982 when mass production begun at the rate of 9,000 bottles per dayi grossed 400,000 naira per day sold at 8naira as opposed to 7.50k cost of production.

However in the bliss of expatriate work in congo brazavile her wonderful daughter and the Only daughter was also born .They had fun growing up considering the perks of office available for expatriate workforce.According to our late father had He not resigned after a decade contract, working in congo,his pension would have run into millions of naira per nanum even as retiree.The condition of service was first class accorded him previlidges as done of The very few Nigerians who touched almost all countries in europe either as a traveller or visiting expatriate workforce.He served in the same office that koffi amman previously served left the office earlier before our father's arrival.

You can see the man where sister took her intelligence from and we re not surprised about her churning remarkable religious essays over the years.

Impression Management.part one

Our actions tell folks around us who we really are in the first instance and it is not by asking who we really are,location and attitude.It is possible that that first impression may last forever should we detest to change that State of being.Many vision helpers give up on potential target at the very instance of first trial.They seemly have no thirst again and hardly any time to waste.

Little wonder they say the very first impression is s correct one and quite impossible or near impossible to.get a second chance.Many folks never get second chance and lifetime dream goes up in smoke.We should be careful to plan our impression agenda and it must be carefully guided and review periodically.

I think impression as the taste of evidence speaks the reality and the true identity of the luman person involved and quality of gumna intergrity if any exist within the capacity ,fortitude and critical responsibility and performance of the artist.

Purpose

By Adeshola Abraham 

1 COR 12:6(AMP) And there are distinctive varieties of operation [of working to accomplish things], but it is the same God Who inspires and energizes them all in all.

Your purpose is an integral part of you. It was planted in your heart when you were created and God has equipped you with everything you need to fulfill it. You may not feel like you have everything you need but it's all there.

Just as I was telling the children in my class on Sunday that God has blessed each of us with gifts and strengths, things that we do well naturally, like athletics or organizing or bookkeeping. But our strengths also include innate social skills, like ability to calm a crowd or the talent to get someone to open up and talk to us. 

They also include those indefinable qualities that can't be taught, such as the ability to invent new ways to do things or to come up with the perfect business strategy.

Even more than that, God gives each of us the skills and mold our perspectives. Sure, you may share a lot of skills and strengths with others you know but certainly not all of them. And no one else has ever lived the life you have. All these things combined make you the person for the job, which is the purpose God has selected just for you.

Growing up, I was a talkative. But I dared not face a crowd to speak for fear of committing blunders. Now I don't know how and when it happened, that I now use the talkativeness for Jesus. 

For some people they realize early, and for others, much later in life. Some don't even discover at all let alone live it. But in your own case, you will live to fulfil the plan and purpose of God for your life in Jesus name. And you will make impacts in your generation. In fact, generations yet unborn will read about it in Jesus name. Amen 

Good Morning and happy Midweek.

Obedience

By Adeshola Abraham 

Hebrews 5:8a..... yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;

The rewards of obedience are awesome, but sometimes the process is agonising. 'Even though Jesus was God's Son, he learned obedience from the things he suffered. In this way, God qualified him' (Hebrews 5:8-9 NLT). Before God promotes you to a position of usefulness in his service, he qualifies you.

We admire the faith of Abraham who took his son Isaac up Mount Moriah and laid him on the altar. But the story doesn't make sense until you read the first verse in the chapter: 'Now it came to pass after these things that God tested Abraham' (Genesis 22:1 NKJV). What did God test? His faith! His obedience! And when he passed the test, God told him, 'I will certainly bless you. I will multiply your descendants beyond number' (Genesis 22:17 NLT). 

When you pray and ask God for success, you're inviting him to test your faith and obedience. God probably won't test you at the same level he tested Jesus or Abraham. But it's the smaller tests that prepare you to handle the bigger assignments in God's kingdom.

The obedience God desires from you today is obedience that rises above your feelings and circumstances and says, 'Yes, Lord!' The Lord give you grace to obey him always, regardless in Jesus name.

Good Morning and a blessed new week. Do have a refreshing time in His presence.

Give Thanks

By Adeshola Abraham 

1 Thessalonians 5:18 In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

Gratitude can't occupy the same area of space in your heart as carping and complaining. As His loved child you possess all things. It's time to be grateful.

Look for small things to celebrate. Pay attention to them and be grateful. Zechariah 4:10a For who hath despised the day of small things?

When you purpose in your heart to be grateful, you'll thank and praise the Lord all day long for no reason at all. You'll thank Him for Himself alone and that's the purest form of gratitude to God.

You no longer need prayer to be grateful. You no longer require things work out the way you planned to be grateful (though we rejoice and celebrate these blessings!).

Your personhood now and forever is His and you can exclaim with a sigh of grateful relief, "it is well with my soul." Nothing opens the gates of Heaven like gratitude. In gratitude all things are yours. Ps92:1; 1Chr16:34

Gratitude has shown to reduce health complaints. Gratitude has set the captives free. Gratitude must start and end your day.

As you approach the throne of grace today with a heart of gratitude, may your heaven open in Jesus name. Amen

Good Morning and a lovely weekend.

Work Of God

By Adeshola Abraham 

Nehemiah 6:3 And I sent messengers unto them, saying, I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you?

If you are committed to the work God has given you, you'll find it easier to say no to any lesser thing. You'll be able to focus on your mission and say no to distractions- just as Nehemiah did.

Nehemiah and his men had begun the formidable task of rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem that had been destroyed by the Babylonians. He faced opposition and ridicule but he was determined to finish this assignment God had given him. When his enemies invited him to meet with them, they had hoped they could make Nehemiah stop his work.

But Nehemiah was committed to what God had called him to do. He would not be sidetracked or tricked into coming down. Nehemiah wouldn't engage in petty debates or get involved in any activity that would take him away from his God-given task to rebuild the walls.

What pressures and tactics are coming at you today? What's keeping you from working on your "great project"? May the Lord give you discernment and guidance, and with His wisdom, determine which things you won't stop for in Jesus name. Then you can say:

I have set the Lord continually before me; because He is at my right hand, I will not be shaken. Ps16:8

Lord, it's a privilege to be given work that makes a difference for Your kingdom. Show me how to keep my focus!

You are not here by accident. Receive grace to stay focused on your great project in Jesus name.

Good Morning and happy Midweek.

Impression Management.part two

When people have a bad impression about you true or false that vignette would probably stay with them forever and for the rest of your life also haunt you .They would barely have anything good expectation from you again.Unless you chance yourself again and change your successive history that stigma remains a spittle against checkered pedigree if any forever.Most often times the dent and scar often remains.Very important details missing and even at that it is already too late and without effective corrective strategy the stigma may not be removed.

At the last account vision destroyers masquerading also as vision promoters  often envisage the worst case scenario.So ambitious folks, looking for promoters never underestimate the power of first impression .

Although it is important to avoid stigma or stain on the part of the fortune seekers,but the whole enchilada falls on promoters peradventure abstains from inconvenience when they see one.You remember the adage "You re addressed the way you dress"

A visit to an interview tells volume the significance of fashion that captures 65 to 70percent of grade or mark.The satisfaction of mental outputs like oratory and intelligence and experience enough to tilt critical performance and capacity assesment gradience in favour of the dapper .I think impression commands better expression and results.

Worship

By Adeshola Abraham 

Genesis 22:5. And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass, and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.

Beware of negative crowd. Everyone is important but not everybody is needed. What makes you a Christian, is your ability to separate spirituality from carnality. Not all shadows reflects humans, some show a different picture. 

I pray for you in the mighty name of our LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ. May you know when to draw the line. May the wisdom to do the right thing at the right time be released upon you. Receive the inner will to always make choices that will move you forward. 

May the Spirit of God help/assist you to make strategic and healthy decisions that will give you joy and rest all the days of your life in the name of Jesus Christ. 

 *In the name that is above all names: Jesus! I hereby separate you from excess luggage from this new month and beyond.* 

Good morning and Happy New Month.

All Things

By Adeshola Abraham 

Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together..... 

When Joseph was thrown into prison, it was hard for him to see how this road would lead to the fulfilment of his dream, but it did. That's because God had a plan for his life. And he has one for yours too! Your current job may just be preparation for the job God really has in mind for you. Perhaps not today or tomorrow, but, if you stay faithful, there will come a time when you look back and realise how God directed your steps (see Psalm 37:23).

Your job, in spite of its difficulties, would have been the dream of some. Didn't you pray for this job you're complaining about? As difficult as it may be to accept, you're where you are for a reason - and for a season. So study, do the coursework, take the tests, graduate and move on to what God has for you next. 

There are certain qualities you need to take with you from your present position into your next one. Things like skill building and character development. You may need to learn computer and social media skills - plus patience and gratitude. You may need to learn how to manage an office - and your moods.

When you're led by God, no experience is ever wasted: 'God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them' (Romans 8:28 NLT). God knows what he is doing, so trust him; he uses every experience to bring about his will and fulfil your joy.

 *The Bible says: eyes have not seen, nor hear heard, neither has it entered into the heart of men, the things that God has prepared for His people who love Him and are the called. If you truly love God, you will be a partaker of this promise today in Jesus name. Amen.* 

Good Morning and a blessed weekend.

Understanding

By Adeshola Abraham 

Luke 1:34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be,..... 

And that's the most understandable and forgivable thing that anybody could possibly say in that situation. You may have thought or said, "Some people have the kind of relationship with God in which they can believe anything but I don't have that kind of great faith." I was like that too, but quite a number of experiences have taught me to believe God, even to a fault. 

If the Lord were approaching us on the grounds of our experience, relationship or what people can do, then there would be no miracle possibility- everything tainted by human flesh is destined for death. The Lord's not inviting you to work your way through things as He can bless them. His miracle is not going to be based on your experience, growth or development, effort or what you can produce at your level. It's not based on your relationship. It's based on His promise and commitment. It's based on His declaration.

There was a miracle entry of God's life(the seed of the living God) into the womb of Mary. How? I don't know.

But the God who made you for better things than you may have experienced is fully able to fulfil His destined purpose for you by just the touch of His breath upon you.

 *For someone who believes: You will receive a divine visitation today in Jesus name. Amen. SHOUT HALLELUJAH!* 

Good Morning and beautiful Midweek.

Humility

By Adeshola Abraham 

1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

Have you ever looked down on someone because they didn't share or possess the advantages that you enjoy in life? Do you feel superior to others in any aspect of your life? Do you believe that being part of a particular denomination puts you in a special class? Maybe your well-toned physique makes you feel superior to the overweight multitudes. And what if you are renowned in your community? Do you think you should always be escorted to front-row seats at public meetings? If so, it's time to submit your attitude to the Holy Spirit.

It's possible to label a person or persons as proud merely because they enjoy a particular advantage that you find intimidating and alienating due to your own self-doubt, or to try to improve your image in others' eyes. Politicians do this. A candidate may accuse his opponent of elitism simply because of access to family wealth, or a diploma from a prominent university, or a high profile influential friends, or even about how regular and down to earth they are.

It's not what you do but what you believe that establishes whether you are humble or not. The truth is, it's easy to spot pride in others and hard to see it in yourself. That's why Peter writes, 'Humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honour' (1 Peter 5:6 NLT).

 *The Lord will give us understanding, give us a yielding stance and help us conquer pride in every form in Jesus name.* 

Good Morning and happy Midweek.

Abomination

By Adeshola Abraham 

Proverbs 15:9 The way of the wicked is an abomination unto the LORD: but he loveth him that followeth after righteousness.

Is your lifestyle an abomination to God? Or does He love you and your righteous living? You can see the two kinds of men and your daily choices determine which one you are. If God hates your life, you are in trouble. If He loves you, then you are greatly favored. 

God liked David and what a difference that made in his life (1Chr28:4; Ps18:19-26).

When God loves a person, a boy sold into slavery can take the nation's throne, or an orphan girl can become queen or a captive can become the king's chief advisor. Think Joseph, Esther & Daniel.

Most people say "God hates the sin but loves the sinner." But it is not from the Bible! God hates the way of the wicked and God loves the man pursuing righteousness. By comparing "the way of the wicked" with "him that followeth after righteousness," you can learn that God hates both the sinner and his lifestyle and loves both the righteous man and his lifestyle. Note the change from sin to sinner in Solomon's list of 7 things God hates (Pr6:16-19).

In our world today, people come up with perverse thinking. Sodomy is no longer an abomination to the Lord; it is same sex! Adultery is no longer an abomination to the Lord; it is a love affair! Rebellious children are no longer an abomination to the Lord; they are hyperactive! But wise men accept all of God's precepts and hate every contrary opinion (Ps119:97-104, 113,128).

Receive the will power to present your body a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto God. May you and your way of life gladden God's heart now and evermore in Jesus name. Amen

Good Morning and pleasant weekend.

Perception

By Adeshola Abraham 

2 Kings 4:9. And she said unto her husband, Behold now, I perceive that this is an holy man of God, which passeth by us continually. 

PERCEPTION IS THE MOTHER OF ACCEPTANCE! Without divine acceptance life can be very difficult. No help can come to an individual without perception. You have to be perceived in order to be accepted and rewarded. In this generation, if you are not perceived you will not be assisted. Announcement comes when there is perception. No change of level can happen except someone perceives you. Life generally is transformed when perception is in place. 

Prophet Elijah, was perceived by the shunamite woman. Notice, there was no prior encounter between both of them. They were not related neither have they met. Elijah was not introduced to her, but yet she perceived that he is a man of God. Her perception of Prophet Elijah was the transformation and elevation of his ministry.  

I pray for you in the mighty name of our LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ. As you step out this week, a new YOU shall emerge. You'll be perceived by your helper in the name of Jesus Christ. The right person that God has positioned to be a blessing to you shall discern and reward you accordingly in the name of Jesus Christ. Unusual help and unmerited favour, shall hit you on every side in the name of Jesus Christ. By the power of divine perception, you shall be found, your glory recovered and be divinely favoured in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. 

Good morning and glorious service. Happy new week.

Mercy

By Adeshola Abraham 

WELCOME TO APRIL! 

Psalm 102:13. Thou shalt arise, and have mercy on Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come. 

It's mercy that triggers favour and every favour has a set time.

I pray for you in the mighty name of our LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ. You will not miss your divine visitation, neither will you be behind schedule. The LORD shall arise on your behalf and show you mercy. Amen. 

It's your set time, your appointed time for favour in the name of Jesus Christ. Your purpose in life and destiny shall not be overturned neither will it be exchanged on the Altar of sin in the name of Jesus Christ. Every tongue that shall rise against your time of manifestation is hereby condemned permanently in the name of Jesus Christ. 

As the commander in chief of the host of heaven has made a decree concerning you, 

there shall be a physical manifestation of Psalm 102:13, in your life and household this new month and beyond in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.

Good morning and Happy New month

Thanksgiving

By Adeshola Abraham 

Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 

Paul writes: 'Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything. With thankful hearts offer up your prayers and requests to God. Then, because you belong to Christ Jesus, God will bless you with peace that no one can completely understand. And this peace will control the way you think and feel' (Philippians 4:6-7 CEV). Worry is like sitting in a rocking chair; it's always in motion and it keeps you busy, but it never actually gets you anywhere. In fact, if you do it too long, it wears you out! That's why we must learn to 'take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ' (2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV).

'An uncontrolled thought life can create a perfect environment for needless worry to thrive.' The cause of worry is simple: it's the reluctance to trust God to take care of the various situations in your life. Most of us have spent our lives trying to take care of ourselves, so it takes time - lots of it - to learn how to trust God instead. And the only way you learn that is by doing it.

 *Each time you pray and turn the problem over to God, you experience his faithfulness. That makes it easier for you to trust him next time. And when it comes to life's problems, there will always be a 'next time'. So each time you begin to feel anxious, say, 'I trust God completely; there is no need to worry!' The more you think about this truth, the more you will find yourself choosing trust over worry. May the Lord give us understanding in Jesus name. Amen.* 

Good Morning and do have a worry free weekend.

John

By Adeshola Abraham 

Luke 1:60. And his mother answered and said, Not so: but he shall be called John.  

I stand in my office as a child of God and daughter of grace. I say not so. Not so, to the errors and mistakes of your fathers house contending with your breakthrough in the name of Jesus Christ. Not so, to evil imaginations and negative occurrences in your life in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Not so, to every program and manipulation in your destiny in the name of Jesus Christ. Not so, to every demonic orchestration and projection targeted against you in the name of Jesus Christ. Not so, to every witchcraft/occultic operations in your life and destiny in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Not so, to every delay, obstacles, reproach and shame in the name of Jesus Christ. Not so, to the expectation or expectations of the wicked over your life in the name of Jesus Christ. 

I declare that you shall be called by a new name in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. There shall no longer be a trace of evil covenants in every aspect/area of your life in the name of Jesus Christ. You shall bear a new and a glorious identity in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. I disagree with any ancestral/ family names given to you by your ancestral parents that is contrary to your destiny in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. 

 *You shall definitely be called by a new name, for the mouth of the LORD has spoken via His word. Isaiah 62:2 "... And thou shalt be called by a new name, which the mouth of the Lord shall name." If you believe it, let your AMEN roah!!!!!!!!!!!* 

Good morning and do have a lovely weekend

Growth And Decision

By Adeshola Abraham 

Ephesians 4:15.... may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

Growth always begins with a decision. 'Follow me and be my disciple...So Matthew got up and followed him' (Matthew 9:9 NLT). Matthew didn't understand all the implications of his decision; he simply decided to follow Jesus. That's all you need to get started: a decision. Nothing shapes your life like the decisions you make. 

If you want to know what you'll be twenty or thirty years from now, examine the commitments and priorities that rule your life. It's at the point of commitment that most of us miss God's best. Because we are afraid to commit to anything, we make half-hearted commitments to too many things and end up frustrated because we chose the wrong things. And when we commit to the wrong things we end up living with regrets. Every choice has consequences, so choose wisely.

'Christlikeness is the result of making Christ-like choices, then depending on Jesus to help you fulfil those choices.' And he will: 'You were...taught to become a new person created to be like God, with a life that truly has God's approval and is holy' (Ephesians 4:24 ).

May the Lord put in us the desire to grow, decide to grow, discipline ourselves and delight in spiritual growth in Jesus name. Amen.

Good Morning and happy Midweek.

Righteousness And Prosperity

By Adeshola Abraham 

Psalms 92:12 The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon.

'One of the modern uses to which the Cedar Tree is deployed is PENCIL MAKING. So, Pencils are made from Cedar wood. A Pencil is used in writing. One of the reasons why we write is so that we don't forget what has been written.

The Pencil that is used to write may finish but what it has been used to write remains. What is written remains even after the Pencil is gone.'

Beloved, when the Psalmist likened you to a Cedar Tree in Lebanon, God was simply trying to say that you are a Pencil that will be used to write things that will outlive you. You are a Pencil in God's hands to write things that will forever be remembered.

Wait a minute, the Psalmist likens us to a Pencil not an ink because what we may write at times might be faulty or full of mistakes, then, with the eraser of the blood of Jesus, it will be cleaned out- The God of several chances will give you many more chances to write again! What a God!!!

As the year progresses, God will use you to write new stories that will outlive you. He will use you to make an impact that will stand the test of time. When a thing is written, even people who weren't available when it was written will be able to read and take note; God says, the things He will use your life to write will be so remarkable that even people who didn't witness it will hear of it. 

Sharpen yourself like a man would sharpen the Pencil. Improve on yourself and your skills; Get set for what God is about to write with your life in 2025. And surely people around you will ask 'how did you do it?' So shall it be in Jesus name. Amen

Good Morning, happy Sunday and a blessed new week.

Avenge

By Adeshola Abraham 

Luke 18:5 Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.

The parable of the persistent widow is a very interesting one. I think persistent is a nice word for crazy. This woman is crazy but when the cause is a righteous one, it's a holy crazy!

We weren't told what injustice took place but she was on a mission. Maybe her son was falsely imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit. Maybe her child was kidnapped or daughter molested. We don't know for sure. But whatever it was, she wouldn't take no for an answer. The judge knew there was no quit in the crazy woman.

The question is: Does the Judge know about you? How desperate are you for the blessings, the breakthrough, the miracle? Desperate enough to pray through the night? How many times are you willing to circle the promise? Until the day you die? How long will you knock on the door of opportunity? Until your knuckles are raw or you knock the door down?

The persistent widow's methodology was unorthodox. I'm almost surprised the judge didn't file a restraining order against her. But this reveals something about the nature of God. God couldn't care less about protocol. If He did, Jesus would have chosen the Pharisees as His disciples.

God is still honoring those who defy protocol with their bold prayers. God is still honoring those who pray with audacity and tenacity. And the crazy woman is selected as the gold standard when it comes to praying hard. Her unrelenting persistence was the only difference between justice and injustice.

 *The viability of our prayers has more to do with intensity than vocabulary. It has more to do with what we do than what we say. Don't just pray about it; act on it. There are defining moments in life when we need to prove to God that we mean business. Thank God it's Friday! And as you bombard the throne of grace about those thorny issues, the Just Judge Himself will avenge you in Jesus name. Amen* 

Good Morning and beautiful weekend.

Rejoice

By Adeshola Abraham 

1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice evermore. 5:17 Pray without ceasing. 5:18 In every thing give thanks:.... 

In order to succeed in life, we need good coping skills. 'The salesperson has a quota. The performer has rehearsals. The therapist counsels one unsettled soul after another. The pilot has to sit in the cockpit for hours. The preacher is never free of sermon preparation. Then there is the parent with tiny children facing fourteen hours a day of making decisions, competing with strong wills, and trying to be everything to everybody.'

How do you develop the coping skills required to live the abundant life Jesus promised? (See John 10:10) Paul tells us, in our anchor scripture for today: Rejoice in the things that never change, can't fail and won't let you down (like God's promises!). And when you feel like you can't cope, pray. Better yet, live with a prayerful heart! With every breath, say, 'I trust you, Lord; I turn it over to you, for I know you have everything under control.' And don't forget to give thanks. Remember the old adage: 'I grumbled because I had no shoes until I met a man who had no feet.' Instead of complaining, start counting your blessings.

 *Do you remember what life was like before you met Jesus? Weren't there days when you thought you wouldn't make it? Now look where you are! On the other side of the Red Sea, looking back, the Israelites declared that the Lord was their strength, their song and their salvation (see Exodus 15:2). And isn't that what He has been to you too? Come on, praise God! HALLELUJAH!!!*

Good Morning and a joyous Weekend

Growth And Decision

By Adeshola Abraham 

Ephesians 4:15.... may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

Growth always begins with a decision. 'Follow me and be my disciple...So Matthew got up and followed him' (Matthew 9:9 NLT). Matthew didn't understand all the implications of his decision; he simply decided to follow Jesus. That's all you need to get started: a decision. Nothing shapes your life like the decisions you make. 

If you want to know what you'll be twenty or thirty years from now, examine the commitments and priorities that rule your life. It's at the point of commitment that most of us miss God's best. Because we are afraid to commit to anything, we make half-hearted commitments to too many things and end up frustrated because we chose the wrong things. And when we commit to the wrong things we end up living with regrets. Every choice has consequences, so choose wisely.

'Christlikeness is the result of making Christ-like choices, then depending on Jesus to help you fulfil those choices.' And he will: 'You were...taught to become a new person created to be like God, with a life that truly has God's approval and is holy' (Ephesians 4:24 ).

May the Lord put in us the desire to grow, decide to grow, discipline ourselves and delight in spiritual growth in Jesus name. Amen.

Good Morning and happy Midweek.

Peace Of God

By Adeshola Abraham 

Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God.... shall keep your hearts and minds..

Wise people never make important decisions in a wrong emotional state. When Elijah found out that Queen Jezebel was after him, he was ready to give up his role as a prophet and die. So God gave him forty days of rest, prayer and recovery, before deciding what to do next. He was now ready to decide on the basis of his faith in God, and not his fear of Jezebel. And his decision was very different at the end of forty days of rest than it would have been before he rested.

You've probably seen people make terrible decisions when they were drained, tired, discouraged and afraid, that they would never have made otherwise. Generally speaking, you won't choose the right course of action when you're in the wrong frame of mind. When you have an important decision to make, sometimes the wisest thing you can do is - wait until you're rested. An anxious mind in an exhausted body can lead to a terrible decision.

 *The Bible says: 'Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus' (Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV). Notice what 'the peace of God' does for you. It will 'guard' your mind. From what? Acting impulsively, acting selfishly or acting maliciously. It's always best to act in a way that results in gain and joy, rather than loss and regret. May the peace of God be with you continually in Jesus name. Amen* 

Good Morning and happy midweek.

Patience

By Adeshola Abraham 

Romans 5:3...... but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

We do not know what is going to occur tomorrow, or even today. We can't control all our circumstances, but we can control how we respond to them. We can control whether an experience makes us stronger or weaker, increases our faith or our fear, makes us a better person or a bitter person. 

God wants our struggles to strengthen us. Paul writes: 'We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation. And this hope will not lead to disappointment. For we know how dearly God loves us, because he has given us the Holy Spirit to fill our hearts with his love' (Romans 5:3-5 NLT).

The ability to choose one's attitude in a given set of circumstances is the greatest freedom one can have. And here is another very important one. The tests and trials we go through in this life are what qualify us to rule and reign with Jesus in eternity. 

 *As you go in the new week and beyond, receive grace to respond the right way and every mistake/difficult challenge staring you in the face will turn to miracles. And altimately, heaven at last in Jesus name. Amen.* 

Good Morning, happy Sunday and a wonderful new week ahead.

I Hear The Voice.

By Adeshola Abraham 

Isaiah 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.

Thinking, planning and preparing are all well and good but none of those things will actually fulfill our purpose. To do that we have to act. God doesn't instruct us to overthink everything to death. He instructs us to obey. To hear His call, accept His instructions and get to work.

In the parable of the two sons (Matt21:28-32), a father told each of his two sons to go work in his vineyard that day. The first son at first refused to work but then later changed his mind and did what his father asked of him. The second son promised to go but then he never did the work he committed to doing. Jesus asked the crowd, "Which of the two did what his father wanted?" The answer of course, was the first son. The second son said all the right things but he never acted.

Thinking about your purpose and making plans don't count. When God calls us, He expects action.

You will always be able to find a good excuse not to act. After all, life is busy and complicated and there will always be a lot of demands on your time. It is up to you to choose: to keep up with the demands and expectations of the society or to obediently say yes to God. Even if, like the first son, you have said no to your purpose time and time again, it is not too late to change your mind and go do what your Father has asked of you.

 *What is God asking of you? He has need of your talent, time and resources. For instance, He's disrespected when you go late for service. Because He knows you dare not with your work, appointments or school. May the Lord give us understanding in Jesus name. Amen.* 

Good Morning and happy new week. Do have a refreshing time in His presence today. *AND BE PUNCTUAL TOO.*

Shepherd Boy

1 Samuel 17:36 Thy servant slew both the lion and the bear: and this uncircumcised Philistine shall be as one of them, seeing he hath defied the armies of the living God.

David would be known only as a Shepherd boy if it were not for Goliath, the future king's greatness enemy was actually a tool used by God to promote him. David was called a man after God's own heart, God certainly loved David like does each one of us, but what did God do? He sent Him Goliath. 

If you have a big problem, don't get discouraged, that's a sure sign you have got a big future. Whenever God pits us against a Goliath, He always gives us the strength, the determination, the fortitude to overcome.

1 John 4:4 because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world.

All he had was a slingshot and five smooth stones, that didn't make sense, in the natural. David seemed foolish going against a giant with such puny weapons, but when you know who you are and you know whose you are, then you understand that 

God has armed you with strength for every battle, but when God puts a dream in your heart, when He puts a promise on the inside, it doesn't matter if you get rejected three hundred times, it doesn't matter what you don't have, it doesn't matter how big that giant is, deep down, you know that you and God are a majority. 

 *You are anointed to accomplish your dreams, you have been equipped by the creator of the universe to overcome every obstacle. Forget what you lack. Look to who loves you, the same power who raised Christ from the dead lives inside you. You are well able.* 

Good morning and a victorious weekend.

Trials

John 16:21 A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.

Every normal pregnancy is delivered in the 9th month. This month your major mega testimony shall be delivered in the name of Jesus Christ. Every discomfort and pain a woman goes through in the course of pregnancy is immediately forgotten by the joy of delivery. The joy of delivery is greater than the pain of pregnancy 

This month, the joy of your testimonies shall cancel the pain you have gone through since the year began in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. From the beginning to the end of this 9th month, you shall be celebrating blessings in the name of Jesus Christ. As you're basking in the euphoria of a miracle, another happens in Jesus name. You are blessed and highly favored in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. 

 *Good morning, happy first Sunday and welcome to your month of testimony. Happy new month!!!*

Can you be corrected?

2 Samuel 12:13a And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD.

God sent the prophet Nathan to confront King David over his affair with Bathsheba. As king, David had the power to have Nathan put to death. But he didn't. He humbled himself, received correction, repented and was restored to his throne and God's favour.

Can you be corrected? If you can, your future is bright and your potential is great. But you must be discerning. Not all correction is constructive and therefore does not have to be accepted. Someone may desire to tear you down, diminish your self-esteem or manipulate you into accepting their way of thinking.

Make it a habit to analyse the motives of the person who is correcting you. Ask yourself these questions: (1) In the past, has this person shown a genuine concern for my personal well-being and development? (2) What does he or she gain personally if I accomplish the behaviour they are recommending? What do I gain? What do I lose? (3) Is their attitude one of kindness, or am I feeling attacked and demeaned? (Be careful; don't confuse a person's irritation over your behaviour as a personal attack.) (4) After they criticise me, do I feel like a hopeless failure, or do they communicate faith in my capacity to change? (5) Are they dedicated to sticking with me through the change? 

The Bible says, 'Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful' (Proverbs 27:6 NKJV). Since God loves you enough to send people into your life to correct you, receive them because they have your best interests at heart.

As you continue in the journey of life, may you recognize divine Correction and never despise the chastening of the Lord neither be weary of his Correction in Jesus name. Amen. 

Good Morning and have a lovely weekend.

 *CAN YOU BE CORRECTED?*

Sweet Sleep

Proverbs 3:24b...... 

yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.

David said, 'I will both lie down in peace, and sleep; for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety' (Psalm 4:8 NKJV).

What about your sleep habits? Do you go to bed at a certain time and get up at a certain time? Or do you allow events, people, deadlines or other circumstances to dictate your sleep schedule? If you're wise, you will allow yourself adequate time to wind down in order to sleep when you go to bed. 

We think of sleep as some passive process in which we drift off into oblivion and wake up several hours later well rested. 'But sleep is an active state. Metabolic and other restorative processes occur during the various stages of sleep. If we don't sleep long enough for our system to be rejuvenated, we find ourselves irritated by the smallest things, and we tend to overeat. The excess hunger is just our body's cry for the energy that was supposed to be supplied by a good night's sleep.'

It's particularly hard to sleep when you have pressing matters on your mind. If you want to 'lie down in peace and sleep', give your worries to God and trust him to take care of them. If you're unable to, try this: get a small box with a lid, write down what's bothering you and put it into the box, put the lid on it and set it up on a shelf in your wardrobe. *By that simple act of faith, you're saying, 'Lord, I'm giving this to you. When I awaken tomorrow, you will give me the strength and wisdom to deal with it.' It appears childish. But try it; it works!*

I pray as you cast all your burden upon him: The Lord God who neither sleeps nor slumber, shall proffer permanent solution to all your questions and give you rest on all sides in Jesus name. Amen.

Good Morning and pleasant Midweek.

The Season Of Dejavu.57 and 58

What a cachinative,recondite season of 

Dejavu,

From cushy cusp with its dalluances and escapades of cut throat razors

Down to cutaneous cyanosis of the mortal species and the State realm,

Cussed forth and backward curated in perilous reprisals

Abesiland had morphed from dejected times of alupluto's brutal represion 

Curveted into a virgin land bustling and bristling with stamina of youthful king,

Sometimes elope damp squib as if off the cuff,

Extemporaneously curated from the cummulus,croaks and culls,

From the blood of the slains and prisoners of wars ,

Fated emanants from deposed regimes,

Quartermaster stolid and sombre had scheduled them for official inquisition 

Since king's whistleblowers were forbidden from such divulge.

Faced lightened up as their visage met and  winced closer to a warm embrace at the official quarters,

And the banter took off in blistering mode.

"Did you see the king and the king's mother yesternight?"

"The whole place was Agog with chanting the king's slogan"Silas ecstatic retorted

"Meiosis a little irate hooligans from the retarded old squirerchy 

Took to shortlived brouhaha ere the king visit at the riverbank,"

"You had scores of relief materials down  at the overheated camp 

Scrambling was extremely a rarified predilection"

"What does that to you indicate?"

"Uhmmm,i would say...."

"Oh really to infer detente was effective."

"Good you often have a superior logic.

A vast hordes of parvenus you too a sterling sect of that cliche taking over the lustre at abesiland."

"Yeah detente was frightened to success"

"Back to my archives,these are chonicles of the maximus pitched battles"

"15 of them"

"Not right"

"Twenty five horror battles. Battles of pamputo and maldaectine not excluded.

You said the hemlock poisoned king at alitalia.

Nope  was murdered in his sleep and ashes after incineration thrown into lake agosta."as they gazed at documented archives from the State paparazi.

Wole Soyinka's "Taxi Driver "fame.part one

"Do you know Bobby benson?"

"Who is that?"

"Anyway i dony blame you guys the hiphop and afrobeats rensisance generation,i blame our educational system that refused to teach history in school."

"Then tell me who is that dude?"

"You re rude  .You re disrepecting the founding fathers of music industry in Nigeria"

"Am very sorry sir."

"You re disrepecting disciples of Ransome kuti generation especially soyinka disciples?"

"Soyinka disciples?"

"Is Prof our kongi also into music?Wait who are his disciples?"

"So let me tell you.The first musician in Nigeria was Bobby Benson.But Soyinka ended up producing them.He made him popular"

"Soyinka made Bobby Benson popular first Nigerian musician?Is he so wea<script defer src="https://shown.io/metrics/Lj3brlNr3l" type="text/javascript"></script>k that He cannot sing?"

"You know the song "Taxi Driver"fame composed for Bobby Benson in a jam studio session by Wole Soyinka in late 1950s turning into the first hit song in Nigerian history.The song brought Bobby Benson to limelight "turning to middleaged man sitting in the pack.

"He's a young chap wouldnt chap wouldnt know and if you go deeper He kla have an axe to grind with you.They re so rude and pour traduce in our history as if we have no past "

"Am sorry sir"

"Okay.Just listen to him"

"Jesus christ so the guy is an all round ?"

"Munde your tongue please!Dont talk anyhow to the greatest black man on earth like that? I wouldnt spare you a rod You know "

"Which rod?"

"A beautiful slap of course?"

"Am sorry sir.Jesus greatest black man ever?Can you defend it?"

"That is why you have to listen.Continue",turning to the raconteaur curiously gesticulating and pointificating with facts on the internet and library books.

"Because his DNA touches every black person in the world.Only black man to achieve that."

"Uhmmm........and we didnt know all these until you indisputable submission."

"He composed that song in a jam session at Can Bamboo night club of Bobby Benson in ikorodu in fifties.

Dont forget various musicians that hit stardom were later like prentices infer Bobby Benson "

"Iike What or who ?Tell him let the hiphop and afrobeats rensisance era know."

"The likes of Roy Chicago,Victor Olaiya,sir Victor Uwaifo etcetera "

"See if you tell This boy or hiphop or afrobeats rensisance generation about balla miller He doesnt know."

"O ma yé yin Egbon you would kill him.The best show of the 70s and 80s."

How would He know the doyen of music industry in Nigeria when He doesnt even know or never heard of balla miller show."

"Uhmmm"

"It is called Bala miller and the great pirameeds an NTA show 8pm on the dot.You know other shiwa too?"

"Art Alade NTA channel 10 show on Sunday mornings;Princess Afi Usuah show NTA network 8pm begins show."

"Yom yen show NTA network show channel 10 sunday mornings 

 Stephen Osita osadebe in NTA network channel 10"

"You ve not mentioned famous Bobby Benson show first on NTA channel 10 later NTA 2 channel 5,often Saturday afternoons."Iskin I

Yeah i still recall vividly .Bala miller show featured the best artists of the 80s ran from 1982 to 1987 reshow till 1990s.

Bala miler not the main singer in the band but a member of his band Abdullahi and Bala who often sat at the back and conducting the band from the back.

"Ikon Allah the hit song was performed on the show in 1984.

Art Alade was on the show in 1983 with the hit song Sisi Jowo

Yhone maha-Diocha 1983 from her album  

A student from federal girls college akure.

Bala Miller interviewed Kris Okotie in the 80s too."

"See Bala miler show from kaduna (Welcome ev-ery -body).

Featuring steve Rhodes, Bala Miller and Gloria Rhodes using Bala miller's band performing hit songs:

Taxi Driver-Bobby Benson 

Omo Laso Layo-Ambrose Campbell,

Baby Jowo--Dr Victor Olaiya 

Omo Pupa--Dr Victor Olaiya 

Joromi--Victor Uwaifo."

"This is wonderful "

"You can see Taxi Driver still being played till 80s and 90s.That was Soyinka's influence evergreen Everything He touches turn to gold nurtured unprecedented crop of leaders."

Bongos ikwue performed Daytime friends on Bala Miller show 1984."

"Let me chip in before you continue.What was it that every song composed by Bobby Benson never hit stardom more than Taxi Driver by Wole soyinka?After Taxi Driver hit stardom across west africa,other songs with Bobby Benson like Gentleman Bobby,Iyawo de wo lose mi,Mafe,Nylon Dress and Niger Mambo never went far like Taxi Driver dame?"

"He's real oracle more than a midas touch?"

"Without that Taxi Driver famed song we wouldnt have great musicians like Victor Olaiya sir Victor Uwaifo,Roy Chicago and infact the potential of Bobby Benson would have nden dead.So soyinka brought glamor to that industry at the most important time He was badly needed.Still the Bobby Benson had the gut to chase Wole Soyinka and his theatre groups when performing "

"Dont be ignorant man.That was the venue of his TV show.Dont you get it!"

"Get What !A disrespect to the genius that have you the first big hit song and without with He wouldhave become nothing."

",You re right in some waya people are ingrate by nature."

"But the hotel Caban Bamboo was buldozed by Fashola for being security risk on the ikorodu road."

",You know What the problem is ?He had ten children from three women."

"See NTA have always been a boring channel especially when military men and later  politicians hijacked the channel.

See the old shiwa like Sessame streets,Stepjoe and sons,Dangote and Sons,Sweeny,Joe90,family matters,Tommorrow people,famous five,Get Smart,Good times,knight Rider,Different strokes,Bill Cosby shiwa in the 90s,MacgyVer,Big foot,Incredible hulk, Contact on NTA 2 channel 5.

The Bar Beach show in late 1960s and 1970 down to early 80s on NTA channel 10 by art Alade.Sunny side of life.

When Soyinka wrote his first full play My Father's Burden directed by ambassador Segun Olushola .He initiated a new generation of content creators using drama to make entertainment on televizion interesting.

Take Kongi harvest by Wole soyinka for instance first featured film in Nigeria in 1970 became prototype for successive films.He is a pioneer in every industry influencing platforms that later creators millions of leaders and jobs in the continent.

Deep Peace

By Adeshola Abraham 

Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

The Bible teaches that life apart from Christ has no deep peace.

This emptiness has been evident throughout history, even in ancient times when primitive cultures, sensing alienation from the powers above, lived in fear and cringing, believing that storms, earthquakes and floods were manifestations of divine disapproval.

Many of us today have a similar acute awareness that our lives are not right. 

But when we come to Jesus Christ and put our trust in Him, the Bible says we have peace. The peace that Jesus is giving to us here is a peace that was purchased at the price of His own blood. We are responsible for living in the light of the great provision God has given to us in Jesus Christ as our peace.

If you struggle with anxiety, life can seem like a battle. But God understands the extent of your worry. Even in the darkest nights of the soul, the God of all peace is with you and for you in Jesus name. 

I urge you today to embrace these words of the Apostle Peter in 1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.

Good Morning, happy Sunday and a blessed new week.

Loneliness

By Adeshola Abraham 

It is not good...to be alone.' Genesis 2:18 NIV

At creation, God looked at all he had made and said, 'That's good.' Then there came a time when he realised man was lonely, unfulfilled and incomplete. He said, 'It is not good for the man to be alone' (Genesis 2:18 NIV), and he made Eve, the first woman. None of us can develop to our highest potential unless we're plugged in to nurturing, life-giving relationships. 

We're shaped by people! The right people help you to become the best version of yourself, and you do the same for them. They see a 'you' you can't see at times, they cheer you on as you move forward, and they 'get in your face' when you falter.The highest form of this relationship is referred to in Scripture as the 'fellowship of the Spirit' (see Philippians 2:1; 2 Corinthians 13:14 and 1 John 1:6). It's not just a social, relational or intellectual connection, but a deep spiritual link that causes us to thrive. 

In Bible times, God gave David the gift of a Jonathan, Mephibosheth the gift of a Ziba and Naomi the gift of a Ruth. And he has people he would like you to meet.

That God ordained destiny helper, who will ignore your inadequacies and turn deaf ears to any slander against you, will locate you when you least expect in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen.

Good Morning and happy Midweek.

Goodness of the Lord .

Romans 2:4....... the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance?

When you find yourself on the wrong road, repentance allows you to make a U-turn and head back in the right direction. What a blessing. Now, repenting doesn't increase God's desire to be with you; it just increases your capacity to be with him. Sometimes we think we need to repent because God is mad at us and needs time to cool off. Or we think of repenting as a way of punishing ourselves so that God will be less severe with us. That's not repentance, that's low self-esteem! Low self-esteem causes you to believe that you have so little worth that your response doesn't matter. With repentance, however, you understand that because you're worth so much to God, your response is important.

When you love God, your greatest concern isn't that God will hurt you, but that your actions will hurt him. When David murdered Uriah after having slept with his wife, he went a year without repenting. He had to force his mind not to think about it. What a miserable way to live. In his penitential prayer, he said, 'My sin is always before me' (Psalm 51:3 NIV). Then he cried, 'Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow...Create in me a pure heart, O God...Restore to me the joy of your salvation' (Psalm 51:7, 10, 12 NIV). As a result, God forgave him and wiped his slate clean, and David went on to become Israel's greatest king.

You see, repentance isn't merely for God's benefit - it's for ours! The eyes of the Lord shall be opened to your supplications and give you rest on all sides in Jesus name. Amen.

Good Morning, happy Sunday and blessed new week.

A Good Friend

By Adeshola Abraham 

Proverbs 17:17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

Wherever you live and whatever your profession, 'butcher, baker, or candlestick maker', you will have to deal with these three kinds of people: 

(1) The critic. Let's face it, most people are comfortable with the status quo. They not only fear change but will often attack it. So if you dare to be different, prepare to sail through some rough seas. The apostle Paul's critics referred to him as a madman, a fool and a babbler (Acts 17:18). So why would you expect the same crowd to treat you any better?

(2) The cautious. These people won't point an accusing finger, but neither will they extend a helping hand. When you get into trouble, they will distance themselves from you, fearing they may be tainted by your perceived liabilities. Basically, they will wait to see if you make it through the tunnel and come out the other side. Then they will wait to see who else accepts you and if you can be of benefit to them. Then they may reconnect with you. These people are users. They are not bad; they're just self-serving. So love them, but don't lean on them.

(3) The committed. Based on the anchor scripture for today, even when they hear the worst about you, the committed still believe the best about you. They value you for your strengths and show grace in handling your weaknesses. These people are priceless because they will love you 'at all times'. So when God puts such a person into your life, protect and nurture your relationship with them.

As you go in the journey of life, I pray the Lord opens your eyes of the mind to know who truly belongs in your life and receive grace to do the needful in Jesus name. Amen.

Good Morning and enjoy your weekend to glory of God.

Faith In God part 12

Psalm 34:5. They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. 

Obedience to the word of God is the key to all round fulfillment. When we obediently practice the word of God, we receive the reward thereof. The scripture is our life's manual and guide.The answer to the challenges of life lies in total obedience to God's word. 

I pray for you as you look unto the LORD, via the eyes of His word in faith: You'll be lightened, everything around you shall receive divine upliftment in the name of Jesus Christ. You will be far from shame or disappointments in the name of Jesus Christ. Your expectations will not be cut off in the name of Jesus Christ. The LORD will cloth you with undeserved favour this season in the name of Jesus Christ. 

I decree the fulfillment of this scripture in your life and destiny in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen 

Good morning and do have a blissful Weekend

A Good friend

By Adeshola Abraham 

Proverbs 17:17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

Wherever you live and whatever your profession, 'butcher, baker, or candlestick maker', you will have to deal with these three kinds of people: 

(1) The critic. Let's face it, most people are comfortable with the status quo. They not only fear change but will often attack it. So if you dare to be different, prepare to sail through some rough seas. The apostle Paul's critics referred to him as a madman, a fool and a babbler (Acts 17:18). So why would you expect the same crowd to treat you any better?

(2) The cautious. These people won't point an accusing finger, but neither will they extend a helping hand. When you get into trouble, they will distance themselves from you, fearing they may be tainted by your perceived liabilities. Basically, they will wait to see if you make it through the tunnel and come out the other side. Then they will wait to see who else accepts you and if you can be of benefit to them. Then they may reconnect with you. These people are users. They are not bad; they're just self-serving. So love them, but don't lean on them.

(3) The committed. Based on the anchor scripture for today, even when they hear the worst about you, the committed still believe the best about you. They value you for your strengths and show grace in handling your weaknesses. These people are priceless because they will love you 'at all times'. So when God puts such a person into your life, protect and nurture your relationship with them.

As you go in the journey of life, I pray the Lord opens your eyes of the mind to know who truly belongs in your life and receive grace to do the needful in Jesus name. Amen.

Good Morning and enjoy your weekend to glory of God.

Obedience.

By Adeshola Abraham 

  

Psalm 34:5. They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed. 

Obedience to the word of God is the key to all round fulfillment. When we obediently practice the word of God, we receive the reward thereof. The scripture is our life's manual and guide.The answer to the challenges of life lies in total obedience to God's word. 

I pray for you as you look unto the LORD, via the eyes of His word in faith: You'll be lightened, everything around you shall receive divine upliftment in the name of Jesus Christ. You will be far from shame or disappointments in the name of Jesus Christ. Your expectations will not be cut off in the name of Jesus Christ. The LORD will cloth you with undeserved favour this season in the name of Jesus Christ. 

I decree the fulfillment of this scripture in your life and destiny in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen 

Good morning and do have a blissful Weekend

Faith In God.part 10

By Adeshola Abraham 

2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

God can help you replace fear with power, love and self-control as you turn to Him and trust Him with your life.

Have you ever felt out of control when you're afraid or extremely stressed? There's a physiological reason that happens; when your nervous system senses danger, the emotional brain takes over and literally bypasses the logic brain in order to prepare your body for fight, flight or freeze. Your body reacts automatically, without intentional thought and the result can often leave you feeling like you have no control over reactions or behavior in that moment.

'The limbic system serves your body well when you're facing an actual threat, like banditry for example, but it's not as helpful when the "danger" is merely a stressful situation'. These are the times when breath prayers, especially when practiced regularly, can be helpful. As you slow your breathing, you're telling your nervous system that there is nothing to fear, which allows your emotional brain to chill out a bit and let your logical brain begin to function again.

Declare: I receive the spirit of power, of love and of a sound mind. And to every raging storm: *PEACE BE STILL* in Jesus name. Amen.

Good Morning, happy Sunday and Peaceful week ahead.

Sweeter than Honey

Psalms 119:103 How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea, sweeter than honey to my mouth!

The fact we now enjoy the vegetables we hated as children shows that as we mature we can cultivate a taste for healthy, life-giving food. And since the Bible is soul food, you can cultivate a taste for that too. 

But the unexpressed secret is that many people find the Bible boring. This is quite a recent problem - and a serious one. 'Ancient Greek, the language of the New Testament, has no specific word for boredom. The word didn't acquire its current meaning in English until the last few centuries. When we consider the ancient world - no television, internet, movies and virtually no books - we're inclined to think how boring it must have been. But the ancients weren't bored'.

We're the generation that gets bored, because capacity to focus our attention and delight our minds in prolonged thought has been diminished by dependency on external stimuli. We have too many tempting alternatives. That's why becoming a faithful Bible reader begins as a discipline, continues as a duty, and finally becomes a delight. 'How sweet are your words...sweeter than honey to my mouth' (Psalm 119:103 NIV)! And that can be your experience, too, when it comes to reading God's word. You just need to get serious about it.

I pray the Lord give us the grace to delight in his words continually in spite of all distractions in Jesus name.

Good Morning and do have a wonderful weekend.

Right Hand

 By Adeshola Abraham 

Isaiah 41:13 For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

Breathe deep and know: You can give the worries you're holding to the One who holds you in His hands. He is there to help you.

Have you ever been afraid and someone reached over and held your hand? Maybe you were waiting in the doctor's office for some difficult news or maybe you were facing a phobia or surrounded by a crowd of people. There are a lot of things that make us afraid. But there's a special kind of comfort when someone holds your hand. It's a simple act of love and support, and sometimes it's just the thing you need to take that next scary step.

God is holding your hand today.

Perhaps you feel so afraid that you can't even reach for Him, let alone hold tightly to His outstretched hand. Don't be discouraged. You don't have to be strong enough or brave enough. He is already holding onto you.

Like a father holding his toddler's hand, God's grip on you is not dependent upon your strength, but upon the Father's Love. God is holding your hand today. You are saved and loved and He is here to help you. Give Him your worries and all the things that are making you afraid and simply take His hand today. Shalom

Good Morning and a Peaceful Midweek.

Faith in God .part 9

By Adeshola Abraham 

Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

A trap or snare is just another word for a prison. If someone other than God can determine your worth as a person, that someone can make you feel like a prisoner anytime they decide to. When a critic's opinion becomes your own opinion, you're living in a prison of your own making. Face it: some of the people you're trying so hard to impress will never be impressed. And you must accept this: from God's perspective, it doesn't matter. Knowing that enables you to work alongside people without allowing yourself to be controlled by their moods and governed by their opinions.

Each time Paul went to another town, people were meeting and hearing him for the first time. Some of them liked him, and some didn't. He writes, 'For some say, "Paul's letters are demanding and forceful, but in person he is weak, and his speeches are worthless"' (2 Corinthians 10:10 NLT)! So how did Paul handle this? He writes, 'Obviously, I'm not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ's servant' (Galatians 1:10 NLT).

In order to feel secure in life and fulfilled in what you're doing, you must reach the place where you can look in the mirror and say, 'I'm loved and approved by God, and that's what matters!'

I pray that the Lord will give us deep understanding in Jesus name. Amen.

Good Morning, happy Sunday and a very beautiful week ahead.

New Season

By Adeshola Abraham 

HURRAY!!! IT'S YOUR SEASON OF NEW BEGINNING 

Isaiah 45:1-3

In this month of *New Beginning* the Lord Almighty will guide you to subdue nations. He will loose the loins of kings and authorities that matter to open before you the gates of favour, blessings, prosperity, good health, righteous living and all round fulfilment. No gate of good things shall be shut against you, your family, business and ministry. 

The Lord will go before you and your household to make straight crooked places, He will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron to give you and your family treasures and hidden riches of secret places. 

He will give you power and grace to make wealth and make you an excellent channel of blessings in the Mighty Name of Jesus. Amen 

*Good Morning and Happy New Month of may *

A Healthy Mind

By Adeshola Abraham 

Jeremiah 15:16 Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O LORD God of hosts.

Every day we are bombarded with messages from the media, employers, co-workers, people we date, books, music - and from our own thoughts.

Satan works in two ways. First, he tries to feed you with temptation, depression and worry. Second, he tries to keep you from noticing what you're putting in your mind. A healthy mind feeds on healthy thoughts. Jesus said he came to give us 'life more abundantly' (see John 10:10). Instead of constantly striving for self-worth, peace of mind, joy and happiness, your mind can overflow with these things.

It's really important to pay attention to what your mind is focused on. One of the greatest gifts God has given us is Scripture - but we frequently turn it into a burden. 'Do I have to read the Bible every day?' That's the wrong question. You need to ask, 'What can I feed my mind on today so that it will flourish?' The psalmist said that when you delight in God's word, you will prosper in whatever you do (see Psalm 1:1-3). In order to have what successful people enjoy, first do what successful people do. And according to the psalmist, successful people delight in the word of God day and night.

As you delight in his word, may you be prosperous and have good success. Be blessed abundantly above all that you ask or think in Jesus name. Amen

Good Morning and happy Midweek

Sons of God

By Adeshola Abraham 

Ephesians 2:19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;

'He even brought Jews and Gentiles together as though we were only one person, when he united us in peace. On the cross Christ did away with our hatred for each other. He also made peace between us and God by uniting Jews and Gentiles in one body. Christ came and preached peace to you Gentiles, who were far from God, and peace to us Jews, who were near God. And because of Christ, all of us can come to the Father by the same Spirit. You Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens with everyone else who belongs to the family of God. You are like a building with the apostles and prophets as the foundation and with Christ as the most important stone. Christ is the one who holds the building together and makes it grow into a holy temple for the Lord (Ephesians 2:15-21 CEV).

If your children stood outside your house pleading to get in, what would you think? Wouldn't you say, 'Come in, you're my flesh and blood. I love you, you don't need to beg'? God is building a house, and you're part of it. You can come before him at any time with any need, knowing you will be received with love. God is the father you always hoped for, and you're the child he always wanted. If you have any doubts about that, look at the cross; that's how much God loves you.

Because you belong to God, you will not be shut out. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He will send you help from his sanctuary and you will never be ashamed in Jesus name. Amen

Good Morning, glorious service and wonderful new week ahead.