DON'T BE LIMITED
And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, ‘Because I bare him with sorrow.’ 1 Chronicles 4:9
Do you find yourself in a situation where everything you do is opposed? Have you gotten to a state where you are at the brink of throwing away your confidence in the Lord’s promise for you? Hebrews 10:35 says, “Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompense of reward.” This is because nothing should be able to limit you.
Jabez was more honorable, more favored and physically handsome than any member of his family, yet he was limited by the meaning of his name. His name meant one who was born in sorrow. Yes, he was honorable than all others, but he was also full of sorrow. Nevertheless, when Jabez travailed in prayer his destiny transformed. Every successful person had to overcome a limitation before reaching higher levels in life.
God has destined you to excel so refuse to be a failure or a by-word. 1 Corinthians 16:9, “a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries” but God leads us to triumph in Christ (2 Corinthians 2:14). Decide today not to allow finances, fear, education, sickness, age, height or society to limit you. Get into prayer & renew your mind with the word of God and nothing can limit you this year!
Prayer
I thank you Lord that you have designed a great future for me. I know that the devil will do anything possible to limit me from getting to where you want me to get to, but as I stay in touch with your Spirit, nothing can limit me. I thank you in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Reference: 1 Chronicles 4:9; 1 Samuel 17:28-29; 1 Corinthians 16:9
Monday, 19 September 2011
Friday, 9 September 2011
PRAISE SANCTUARY LEADERS IN PICTURES
HEAD PASTOR - REV ALEX OWUSU AMANKWAH
ASSOCIATE PASTOR - REV EBENEZER FOSU WHYTE
ASSOCIATE PASTOR - PASTOR RICHMOND JOEL YEBOAH
PRESIDING ELDER - ELDER YAW ASARE
ELDER JOSEPH OPOKU-ADJEI
ELDER NYAME-YEBOAH
ELDER DR RICHARD AMPONSAH
ELDER OFORI GYAMFI
ELDER OPPONG-DAMOAH AND ELDER OPPONG-YEBOAH
ELDER CHARLES ASIEDU, ELDER COL OMANE-AGYEKUM AND ELDER SAMUEL ATTIGAH
ASSOCIATE PASTOR - REV EBENEZER FOSU WHYTE
ASSOCIATE PASTOR - PASTOR RICHMOND JOEL YEBOAH
PRESIDING ELDER - ELDER YAW ASARE
ELDER JOSEPH OPOKU-ADJEI
ELDER NYAME-YEBOAH
ELDER DR RICHARD AMPONSAH
ELDER OFORI GYAMFI
ELDER OPPONG-DAMOAH AND ELDER OPPONG-YEBOAH
ELDER CHARLES ASIEDU, ELDER COL OMANE-AGYEKUM AND ELDER SAMUEL ATTIGAH
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE!
GRATITUDE
Jesus asked, ‘Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Was no-one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?’ Then he said to him, ‘Rise and go; your faith has made you well.’ Luke 17:17-19
Gratitude is a feeling of thankfulness and an expression of appreciation for a favor or goodness done to you. It is the way to ascend to greater heights in life. God expects us to be grateful for all the blessings He’s given unto us. Unfortunately, some people don’t even value what they have much more give thanks for them.
Jesus healed ten men suffering from leprosy and later, one of them came back to express his appreciation for the act of favor. By this simple act of gratitude, doors for greater blessing were opened unto him. The Lord established the man’s deliverance; “rise up and go for your faith has made you well” (Luke 17:19). The simple act of saying ‘thank you’ gave him something extra than what the other nine received.
Gratitude is a way of receiving a little more than what everybody receives. Change your prayer from asking God for things to thanking Him for what He has given unto you. Gratitude is a way of expressing faith in God. Anytime you feel like complaining about anything in your life, choose to thank God. Thank Him when everything is well with you, thank Him when everything is against you and thank Him when you have nothing to say.
Prayer
I bless you Lord that you are always doing new things and leading me in victory all day long. I now understand how gratefulness can establish my blessings. May my heart and my mouth always burst forth in gratitude for all you have done in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Reference: Matthew 9:22; Mark 10:52; Luke 17:11-19
Jesus asked, ‘Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Was no-one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?’ Then he said to him, ‘Rise and go; your faith has made you well.’ Luke 17:17-19
Gratitude is a feeling of thankfulness and an expression of appreciation for a favor or goodness done to you. It is the way to ascend to greater heights in life. God expects us to be grateful for all the blessings He’s given unto us. Unfortunately, some people don’t even value what they have much more give thanks for them.
Jesus healed ten men suffering from leprosy and later, one of them came back to express his appreciation for the act of favor. By this simple act of gratitude, doors for greater blessing were opened unto him. The Lord established the man’s deliverance; “rise up and go for your faith has made you well” (Luke 17:19). The simple act of saying ‘thank you’ gave him something extra than what the other nine received.
Gratitude is a way of receiving a little more than what everybody receives. Change your prayer from asking God for things to thanking Him for what He has given unto you. Gratitude is a way of expressing faith in God. Anytime you feel like complaining about anything in your life, choose to thank God. Thank Him when everything is well with you, thank Him when everything is against you and thank Him when you have nothing to say.
Prayer
I bless you Lord that you are always doing new things and leading me in victory all day long. I now understand how gratefulness can establish my blessings. May my heart and my mouth always burst forth in gratitude for all you have done in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Reference: Matthew 9:22; Mark 10:52; Luke 17:11-19
Friday, 2 September 2011
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE!
PREPARING FOR A GREAT DAY
I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak His praises. Psalm 34:1 (NLT)
When you wake up in the morning, do you expect the goodness of God in your life? Do you set the tone of the day for success, favor and blessing? Unfortunately, most folks wake up in the morning still carrying the worry of the past and anxious of what would happen in the course of the day. They carry the troubles of the past into the present.
It doesn’t matter what happened yesterday, last week, last month or last year; today is a new day. This moment, you have power to make a change in your life. Things may be bad all around you. People may be negative, complaining and discouraged, but don’t let that spirit rub off on you. Instead, choose to bless the Lord at all times. Let His praise continually be in your mouth.
Remember, the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn shining brighter and brighter until the full day. Stay determined to set the tone for each new day by speaking words of faith over your future. As you do, you will enlarge your vision and make room for God to do amazing things in every area of your life!
Prayer
Father in heaven, I choose to bless you at all times. I choose to set the tone to receive your favor, grace and mercy. I thank you for your faithfulness to me at all times. I choose to constantly speak your praises, your honor and your glory in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Reference: Ephesians 5:20; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; 2 Thessalonians 2:13
I will praise the Lord at all times. I will constantly speak His praises. Psalm 34:1 (NLT)
When you wake up in the morning, do you expect the goodness of God in your life? Do you set the tone of the day for success, favor and blessing? Unfortunately, most folks wake up in the morning still carrying the worry of the past and anxious of what would happen in the course of the day. They carry the troubles of the past into the present.
It doesn’t matter what happened yesterday, last week, last month or last year; today is a new day. This moment, you have power to make a change in your life. Things may be bad all around you. People may be negative, complaining and discouraged, but don’t let that spirit rub off on you. Instead, choose to bless the Lord at all times. Let His praise continually be in your mouth.
Remember, the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn shining brighter and brighter until the full day. Stay determined to set the tone for each new day by speaking words of faith over your future. As you do, you will enlarge your vision and make room for God to do amazing things in every area of your life!
Prayer
Father in heaven, I choose to bless you at all times. I choose to set the tone to receive your favor, grace and mercy. I thank you for your faithfulness to me at all times. I choose to constantly speak your praises, your honor and your glory in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Reference: Ephesians 5:20; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; 2 Thessalonians 2:13
Thursday, 1 September 2011
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE!
THE SWORD OF THE SPIRIT
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17
The word of God can either be referred to as ‘Logos’ – the total utterance of God, the complete revelation of what God has said or ‘Rhema’ – the specific saying of God, a passage or a verse that has special application to an immediate situation. The term used in the memory verse is ‘Rhema’.
The sword of the Spirit, the rhema word of God, is a great weapon placed in the hands of a believer. It is experienced as you read the scripture, the words suddenly come alive, take on flesh and bones and become part of you. We often experience this in moments of temptation or doubt, which Paul calls the flaming arrows of the evil one in Ephesians 6:16. The word is our God-given answer to the attack of the devil, who comes to discourage us, to steal, kill and destroy.
The more we study the word, the more the Spirit can use this mighty sword in our lives. If you don’t study your Bible, you are terribly exposed to defeat and despair. You have no defense, you have nothing to put up against the forces of darkness. Therefore, read your Bible regularly. Take the word, heed to it and obey it!
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for the gift of today. I acknowledge the practical import of knowing your word. Help me to take your rhema word seriously and use this great armor that is given to me in Christ. I thwart the plans of the enemy in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Reference: Ephesians 6:16-17; Hebrews 4:12; Revelation 2:16
And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17
The word of God can either be referred to as ‘Logos’ – the total utterance of God, the complete revelation of what God has said or ‘Rhema’ – the specific saying of God, a passage or a verse that has special application to an immediate situation. The term used in the memory verse is ‘Rhema’.
The sword of the Spirit, the rhema word of God, is a great weapon placed in the hands of a believer. It is experienced as you read the scripture, the words suddenly come alive, take on flesh and bones and become part of you. We often experience this in moments of temptation or doubt, which Paul calls the flaming arrows of the evil one in Ephesians 6:16. The word is our God-given answer to the attack of the devil, who comes to discourage us, to steal, kill and destroy.
The more we study the word, the more the Spirit can use this mighty sword in our lives. If you don’t study your Bible, you are terribly exposed to defeat and despair. You have no defense, you have nothing to put up against the forces of darkness. Therefore, read your Bible regularly. Take the word, heed to it and obey it!
Prayer
Dear Father, I thank you for the gift of today. I acknowledge the practical import of knowing your word. Help me to take your rhema word seriously and use this great armor that is given to me in Christ. I thwart the plans of the enemy in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Reference: Ephesians 6:16-17; Hebrews 4:12; Revelation 2:16
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