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Pray This Prayer Daily

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The Lord says, “I will guide you along the best pathway for your life. I will advise you and watch over you.

(Psalm 32:8, NLT)

2020 has been classified by some as “bad year”, “wasted year”, “bomb”, “backward”, etc. If the world had had prior knowledge about the chaos, maybe it would have been better prepared. That notwithstanding, it was glorious year for some. If you asked Owners of Zoom about their take on the lockdowns, restrictions, etc, (apart from loss of lives), I believe they would see it as a year their business saw greater light. The same year, the same world, the same people, different views.

Going forward, everyone is on the lookout for what could happen this year, especially as UK’s cases soar. What happens to travels and relationships? What happens to kids and schools? What happens to people’s career? what happens to acquired skills that seems to fade out because of the changes we see. I read an article yesterday that Unilever’s employees will never return to working 5 days a week at desk. Before 2020 people didn’t need workstation at home but it’s becoming the norm. The world we saw 5 years ago isn’t the same today.

The good news is that since you alive to witness these developments, I would suggest to you that God has you marked. Quit following the crowd and get back to the drawing table; the table of Prayer. Your constant fellowship with God is vital for your direction and survival. Remember that in the period of drought, Isaac thought of escaping but God told him to remain where he was. He planted and reaped many fold. He became great when others were going down. He got it right because of his Fellowship with God.

Alright, as the essence of our relationship with God has been established, may I suggest (again) to you one prayer topic you should pray every day this year: “My Father, guide me along the best pathway for my life. Please be my adviser and continue Your watch over me“.

Sometimes you have to pray God’s own words. They are His words. And the scripture says that He watches over His words to perform them. He is also Faithful to Keep His Word.

As you gaze into the future, don’t fret because God knows what lies ahead; The very reason why you should pray for His guidance, advise, and Watch. Your Life is Safe with Jesus Christ. You will succeed. Amen

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It’s Not Over Yet

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Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

(Hebrews 13:8, KJV)

Welcome to the Month of August, the Eighth of the year, and there is Four more to go. On the surface, it appears greater part of the year is “wasted” due to lock down (and it’s accomplices) and nothing substantial can be done…with regional debates on reopening of economies . But be encouraged that it’s not over yet.

For I am the Lord, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed

(Malachi 3:6, KJV)

It’s Not Over because the same God who could have done it yesterday or in the past is still God Today.
Here is one truth; if you believe that it could have happened in the past, then it can happen now.
Get back to the drawing board, consider all variables, and plan again. The approach might have changed but the Power to make you successful hasn’t changed.

Before the mountains were brought forth, Or ever You had formed the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, You are God.

(Psalm 90:2, KJV)

According to the Word of The Lord, double portion is coming your way to help you achieve your plans, and you would give Him Praise.

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Is The News Scaring You? Read This

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Encourage those who are afraid. Tell them, “Be strong, fear not, for your God is coming to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save you.”

(Isaiah 35:4, TLB)

We live in the days where when you turn on News channel, there is real time information about people dying in your country. Authorities instituted lockdown to help curb the spread, bringing (some) hope that at least not moving out is better. Then WHO came out again that staying home also has risk because the spread remains at household level, thereby suggesting that testing should be done at homes and infected persons removed to isolated facilities.

Life, we have grown to experience, is about spending quality time with family and friends, especially during events like Easter, birthdays, wedding, christening, etc. But who are you to dare organize an event (now). In some countries, soldiers (and police) will whip you for flouting the rules.

This development raises lots of questions on people’s mind, and breeds fear. Someone said to me that “any reasonable person would be afraid because no one seems to have solution“. Others are hoping that someday, a vaccine would be the answer. Until then, where do you stand?
Do you hear FEAR knocking? Or Your ANCHOR is fastened to the Mighty Rock?

This is the Word of the Lord if you are afraid; Be strong, fear not, for your God is coming to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save you. There will be supernatural intervention for you and your household. This isn’t time to cower to fear of what may or may not happen. You are a soldier in God’s mighty army. Remember your old hymn: Onward Christian Soldiers. It’s time to STAY STRONG and WATCH YOUR GOD DO WHAT HE DOES BEST.

Onward Christian soldiers!
  Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus
  Going on before.
Christ, the royal Master,
  Leads against the foe;
Forward into battle,
  See, His banners go!
 Onward, Christian soldiers!
  Marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus,
    Going on before.
At the name of Jesus
  Satan’s host doth flee;
On then, Christian soldiers,
  On to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver
  At the shout of praise:
Brothers, lift your voices,
  Loud your anthems raise!
Like a mighty army
  Moves the Church of God:
Brothers, we are treading
  Where the saints have trod;
We are not divided,
  All one Body we—
One in faith and Spirit,
  One eternally.
Crowns and thrones may perish,
  Kingdoms rise and wane;
But the Church of Jesus
  Constant will remain.
Gates of hell can never
  ’Gainst the Church prevail;
We have Christ’s own promise,
  Which can never fail.
Onward, then, ye people!
  Join our happy throng;
Blend with ours your voices
  In the triumph song.
Glory, laud and honor
  Unto Christ, the King;
This through countless ages
  Men and angels sing.
Hymn: Onward Christian Soldiers