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The Gracious Hand of God

Then I told them about how the gracious hand of God had been on me...Nehemiah 2:18 (NLT)

Have you ever thought about the fact that the victories you saw in your past weren’t just your own doing? When you made it through a difficult time, when you received an unexpected promotion, when things turned around for no reason, it was because God favored you. You wouldn’t be where you are if the gracious hand of God was not on your life!

It doesn’t matter if you don’t have as much education as someone else. It doesn’t matter how influential your family is. It doesn’t matter what your background is. God’s favor can take you where you could not go on your own. When you receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior, He places something undeniable on the inside of you. Something that cannot be measured, that cannot be put on paper, and definitely cannot be explained. It is the Holy Spirit and His favor that is shining down on you! Other people may not be able to figure it out. All they know is that you have got something — that’s the greater grace of God.

Today let this truth sink down deeply into your heart. Don’t be discouraged by what you can see, be encouraged by what you can’t see! Put your chest out and go out with faith and confidence knowing that His gracious hand is upon you! And never forget that 2012 is your season of the greater grace!

Prayer

Father God, I thank You for Your gracious hand that is upon my life. I bless You today for all You have done in my past, today and in my future. I love You and trust You in all things knowing that Your favor surrounds me like a shield therefore I have no fear. I bless You in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Reference: Numbers 6:25; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalm 111:4

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You Have It!

...his favor lasts a lifetime...Psalm 30:5 (NIV)

Friend, success in this life isn’t necessarily about how popular, influential or educated someone is. Success is about living a life of excellence in obedience to God’s Word. When we step out to do what God has called us to do, scripture says that His favor surrounds us like a shield. When we have His favor, we have everything, and we have an advantage for success!

God’s favor opens the right doors. His favor propels us into our breakthroughs. The favor of God causes us to accomplish what we could not have accomplished on our own. It gives us, the heirs of salvation, an edge. Now, if you are going to see the gracious hand of God at work in your life, you can’t go through the day feeling intimidated, thinking that you are a mediocre, looking around and comparing yourself to everyone else. No, you have to live like you have His favor, think like you have favor, talk like you have favor, walk like you have favor, dress like you have favor!

Not arrogantly. Not in a way that portrays that you are better than somebody else, but with a quiet confidence knowing that you have the favor of God on you! Live like you have got it because you do! Remember that Romans 4:17 says that your God “…quickens the dead, and calls those things which be not as though they were.”

Prayer

Father, I thank You for Your grace, favor and mercy upon me. I praise You today because You are good. I receive Your truth by faith and rise up to walk in my calling. I know that You are going before me to prepare the way as I walk in Your favor all day long in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Reference: Psalm 63:3; Isaiah 54:7-8; 2 Corinthians 4:17

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Dubbed "Let Your Glory Fall", tonight's Praise and Worship Night is the 7th edition for the Year of Greater Grace and the scripture in Deuteronomy 33:25 "Thy shoes shall be iron and brass; and as thy days, so shall thy strength be" is being fulfilled. Month after month, the glory and presence of God gets more awesome in the Praise Sanctuary. Tonight, Heavens will kiss the earth and the glory clouds will be tangible in the Praise Sanctuary. Ministering will be The Praise Sanctuary Choir with Pastor Eben, El Principe, Lexie, Edmund, King Hans, Eunice, Bernice and a host of other anointed ministers. You cannot miss out on this awesome night, from 6pm - 9pm at the Praise Sanctuary, Tesano (behind the Police Station)!! Come around if you are around as we make our Father known to the world in Worship and as we wage victorious war in Praise!!! See you at the TOP!!!

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Put Off The Old And Put On The New

You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self...Ephesians 4:22-24

When we put off the old nature and put on the new self, we are positioning ourselves to operate under the atmosphere of possibilities in Christ. Increase becomes so real in our lives. When you put off, you separate yourself from something or get rid of it. Bible tells us to put off deceitful desires, corrupt attitudes and old ways of thinking.

Child of God, there are certain attitudes and negative thoughts that you must put off or reject just in the same manner that you put off dirty clothes. These are attitudes that made life unhappy, miserable, corrupt, dead, selfish and restless for you. If you are willing, the first step in putting off the old self is by recognizing these old attitudes. The next step is to recognize the wonderful possibilities of the new life God has designed for us. Then also you will need to renew your mind with the Word of God and begin to align your ways with God’s.

Romans 12:2 says, “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” As you daily renew your mind, you will begin to live and think like God and conform to His image. When we put on our new self, we exhibit the life of God and we live in possibilities.

Prayer

Father, I thank You that You have called me to a new life in Christ Jesus and this new life opens me to a life of possibilities. Please help me to understand and put into practice this great principle of putting off the old self and putting on the new. Thank You in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Reference: Romans 12:2; Ephesians 4:22-32; Colossians 3:10

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Walk In Love

There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18

All throughout scriptures, God commands us to love. The Bible says love is the greatest thing. 1 Corinthians 13:13 says, “And now abides faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” Love is all that matters on this earth and it is the only thing that will last in eternity. And we are protected when we walk in love!

When we become selfish or self-seeking, the door to our hearts becomes opened to confusion and every evil work. But when we walk in love, when we choose to put others first, when we choose to be patient and kind and when we choose to walk in unity, we are protected by love. We automatically close the door to the plans of the enemy in our lives. This is why 2 Timothy 1:7 says “For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

Today, consider your love walk. Read 1 Corinthians 13 and consciously emulate the characteristics of love. Remember, love is not a feeling; it is a choice. When you choose love, it is like you are covered by a force field of protection that cannot be penetrated. Bible says that God is love and His banner over us is love. Today, cast out any iota of fear and begin to walk in love!

Prayer

Father God, I humbly come before You today asking that You search my heart. Lord, please remove any selfishness in me and help me to always walk in love. I thank You for protecting me through the promises I receive in walking in love. I praise You today in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Reference: Songs of Solomon 2:4; 1 Corinthians 13; 2 Timothy 1:7

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Strengthened Inner Man

That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man. Ephesians 3:16

What do we imply when we talk about the inner being? Many people mistakenly think it is the soul, reasoning, emotion and will. But 2 Corinthians 4:16 gives us a clue; “Even though our outward man is perishing, yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.” Clearly the inner man is not the soul, but the human spirit.

The inner man is the place where God begins His recovery work in us. The state of being really discouraged, brokenhearted and almost at the point of giving up is often described as dispirited because it is your spirit that is dissatisfied. But as Christians, Bible says that even when our outer body gets old and deteriorating our inner man gets more vital and becomes richer and stronger. The Holy Spirit infuses fresh strength into our spirit (which is the inner being). 1 Corinthians 12:13 says, “For by one Spirit we were all baptized into one body…and have all been made to drink into one Spirit.”

When our human spirits receive inspiration from the Holy Spirit we become refreshed and revitalized, the same way water refreshes our bodies and the inner man becomes strengthened. When we allow the Holy Spirit to consume and overshadow our human spirit, our faith in God and His promises soar to the level where whatsoever we ask of God, we receive.

Prayer

I thank you, Father, that You have given Your Spirit to strengthen me in the inner man and to cause my faith in You to soar. I pray that as my spirit becomes energized, I will begin to see You more real and walk in step with You. May Your name be praised in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Reference: 1 Corinthians 12:13; 2 Corinthians 4:16; Ephesians 3:14-21

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Jesus is Our Peace

For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation…Ephesians 2:14

If you can understand today’s memory verse, you will be able to resolve any conflict with anybody. “For he (Jesus) himself is our peace, who has made the two one.” True peace is not just agreeing not to fight or argue again; it means being one. True peace is oneness. Anything else is superficial, temporary and highly unsatisfactory.

Understand that if you merely agree not to fight, it is not peace. Often, a new outbreak follows and all the previous pain resurfaces once again. This is why the peace promised by nations never lasts. Because often, people only get tired with fighting and agree to stop for a moment only to recuperate and rearm. Then war breaks out all over again, because in reality nothing was really settled. Today, understand that the secret to peace is in oneness which is found in Jesus Christ – the Prince of Peace. The peace He gives us is satisfying, permanent and genuine.

Hence, the only way you can live at peace with someone else is by being at peace with the Person of Christ. Jesus is our peace! And once our attitude changes, once our heart is settled, once we put the matter into the hands of the Lord and we see that He has the solution, then our own heart becomes peaceful. This state empowers us to resolve any conflict with others through the strength of the Holy Spirit.

Prayer

Father, I thank you for the access I have to boldly approach your throne of grace so I can find help in times of need. Help me to believe the message of peace and to enter into the joy and peace of life with you. I thank you for the peace I have in my heart in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Reference: Romans 5:1; Galatians 3:28; Colossians 1:20

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Lift Songs Of Praise To The Lord

Therefore do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Ephesians 5:17

God wants us to walk in wisdom. And He shows us how. Today’s verse tells us to “…understand what the will of the Lord is.” So what is the will of God? The next two verses tell us how to identify it: “…be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.”

As you are filled with the Spirit to lift songs of praise to the Lord – singing, speaking or making melody in your heart – God promises to unveil to you His will for your situation. You will then have the wisdom to decide wisely what to do next. In life, whenever you are faced with a difficult situation, the more you think about it or try to come up with a smart solution, the further the answer gets from you. But as soon as you lift up praise to God, you get a clearer perspective of the situation.

So beloved, learn to lift up songs of praise to the Lord, whether times are good or bad. For when you fill your mouth with praises to God, He will lead you and guide you in all the affairs of your life. Even if you are stuck with a problem, He will show you the way to go or make a way out for you!

Prayer

I praise You Father, my Lord and King. I make a choice to always fill my mouth and heart with songs of praise unto You for I know that therein lies my victory. Thank You for Your presence which is always with me to lead me through every situation. Thank You in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Reference: Psalm 34:1; Ephesians 5:15–19; Philippians 4:6

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God Wants You Well And Joyful

Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers. 3 John 1:2

Beloved, God wants you well and joyful at all times. Sadly, Satan deceives many Christians to believe that God doesn’t want them to be happy. He tells them that God gives people sicknesses, accidents and death to teach them lessons. But today Jesus says, “If you have seen Me, you have seen the Father.” Thus, Jesus is the nature of God in action.

Throughout the Gospels, we see Jesus going about healing the sick, raising the dead and giving hope to the hopeless. Bible says Jesus “went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil.” That is the heart of God. Even earthly parents want to see their sick child getting well. How much more our heavenly Father? Bible says that His desire is for you to “prosper and be in good health, even as your soul prospers.” The Father loves you so much to want the best for you; He is wise enough to know the best for you and He is strong enough to get the best for you.

Beloved, let this truth sink into your heart. Refuse to let the devil deceive you today. Today, hear God speaking this to your heart: “I am with you through it all – the fire, the rain, the flood and the dryness. My heart always wants you well and joyful all the days of your life. I am coming through for you today!”

Prayer

Father, today I thank You for these prophetic words of assurance. I thank You for coming through for me today. I pray that my heart will stay on Your Words and my faith in You will be strengthened. May my life become a testimony of Your unfailing love in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Reference: John 14:9; Acts 10:38; Colossians 1:15

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HE IS GOD

I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere him. Ecclesiastes 3:14

God takes delight in your enjoyment. But beloved, understand that all enjoyment must be discovered by realizing that God is in charge of life and that He will not bend His perfect plan. God has sovereignly, independently, set up the plan of life in a way with which we cannot interfere. He has done so in order that people would revere Him.

All through the Bible we read that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Until a person recognizes and trusts the superior wisdom of God, he or she has not begun to fear God. This fear is not abject terror of God; it is respect and honor for Him. If you attempt to live your life without the recognition of God, ultimately you will find yourself empty, dissatisfied and restless, feeling that life is miserable and meaningless. The secret of life’s enjoyment is found the presence of God Himself.

Most of the struggle of life comes from us trying to be God, wanting to be in charge of what happens to us. Often when God’s plan does not go with our expectation, we get angry with Him and throw away our faith. Remember, God will not surrender to your plans because He knows what is best for you. Always let God be God in your life and you will find life very satisfying!

Prayer

Dear Lord, I thank you for the gift of life today. I pray that you will forgive me for thinking I know what is best for me and for others. Please teach me to trust in your work, because I know that nothing can be added to it. I revere you as my Lord and King in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Reference: Proverbs 9:10; Ecclesiastes 3:12-22; James 1:17