7th January 2024

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A friend wrote "difficult times have been observed to often inspire people to become extraordinary in life if handled positively” in the Presence of the Lord.

Challenges and adversities can actually push people towards their greatness as much as storms can lift anyone towards a deeper journey of happiness, fulfilment and above all a life of significance.

We can always explore ways to gain strength to overcome life's challenges, but remember it is not so much about your experience but largely how you choose to respond to the adversities of life. 

I therefore say “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.” 2 Corinthians 1:3-4)

May the Lord of Grace guide us with His faithfulness to be strong when we ride through any storm and overcome all its afflictions in Jesus Mighty name. Amen

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6th January 2024

Checking into Gods Presence... 

A poem that was shared with me defined life in various ways...

"Life is a challenge; meet it, life is a gift; accept it, life is an adventure; dare it, life is a mystery; unfold it; life is a game: play it; life is a song; sing it, life is an opportunity; take it, life is a journey: complete it, life is a promise; fulfil it; life is a love: love it; life is a puzzle; solve it and life is a goal: achieve in it.

The lesson of hope learnt from the poem is that no matter what life may throw at us, we have what it takes to overcome if we depend on God. For “No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us.” Romans 8;37). 

However, we can easily be discouraged through our emotions and feelings, especially if we go about thinking our troubling issues will never go away. 

In this New Year, l want to assure you that a positive attitude and faith in Christ will always make a big difference when we are going through various circumstances. 

I therefore pray to the Lord to give us the grace to stand strong to overcome when we are faced with any adversities in Jesus Name. Amen

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5th January 2024

Checking into Gods Presence...  

The question about everyday is all about "if tomorrow comes" but no sooner that we are in it, we take things for granted such as the ability to wake up each morning. But we are often submerged in our own desires rather than what we actually need in God's Presence. 

As a result, we forget about the grace God has shown us and therefore deprive Him of the honour He deserves. Such traits are shown in various walks of life, throwing us into the field of ingratitude. Today was not promised but yet you are in it! What else do you want?

Therefore, let us thank Him and serve Him with every opportunity we have in His Presence. Surely God is ready to enlarge our coasts just like He did to David who went from a shepherd boy to be the King of Israel. (1 Samuel 16-31)

In this New Year, may we be empowered to lift up our hearts in His praise and begin to express gratitude to God for all the things He has done and may He enlarge our coast as a result in Jesus Mighty name. Amen

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4th January 2024

Checking into Gods Presence...  

This is another opportunity to serve God faithfully, and I want to ask if you believe that there are enough practical steps to set God's grace at work in our lives. 

Being great does not constitute the absence of law. Refusing to follow God’s will often leads to an altered destiny. Life is a continuous exchange and no man knows it all. 

The killing of animals as a sacrifice does not make people clean as displayed in the Old Testament. “Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams” (1 Samuel 15:22). 

Our service to God must also be matched with believe, trust that has value and submission as Ruth demonstrated before Boaz in Ruth 2:10.


Lord, we pray that you imprint your true value in us. Set us apart for your glory to shine on us as we run the race towards Your Kingdom in Jesus Mighty name. Amen


Wishing you all a happy and prosperous New Year in Jesus Name. Amen

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3rd January 2024

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The poet William Henry Davies wrote "What is this life if full of care, we have no time to stand and stare. No time to stand beneath the boughs and stare as long as sheep or cows. No time to see, when woods we pass, where squirrels hide their nuts in grass. No time to see, in broad daylight, streams full of stars, like skies at night".

In retrospect, the author was speaking God's Language which is Love. A language that is so elusive in the world's mechanism. We can't just stand and stare at the word love; we must show the duty of care. 

It is true that many preach the word but cannot bear to listen to the word, let alone practice it. Many are mere caricatures of the word love, their attitude resonates what Proverbs 6:16-19 speaks about.

And so this New Year, let us consider our ways and be wise. We should start to live according to the values of God where love is one of its characteristics and that is irrespective of your position. For the Bible is very clear about our responsibilities towards one another, and it must be freely given.

Lord, encourage us in Your wisdom so that we will live our lives according to Your ways in Jesus Mighty name. Amen.

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2nd January 2024

Checking into Gods Presence...  

The only Grace that is certain is that of the Lord. Let me assure you that His Grace is eternal so why not tap into it? The only condition is that you must be classified as His Own. 

“Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God’ (Romans 5:1-2).

We surrender our lives unto you Lord; we beseech You to draw us away from the temptations of this world so that Your Grace can shine brightly upon us in Jesus Name. Amen

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1st January 2024

Checking into Gods Presence... 

The rise and fall of each day should remind us about God's refuge and faithfulness. This is because "we have slept and taken rest, and now we have risen up because the Lord hath protected us" (Psalm 3:5). 

To sleep and wake up is tantamount to being spared from the ills of the night; especially when considering the sinful nature surrounding the hearts of men. I have come to understand through the Word of God that success stories in life depend largely on your perception of the day. 

If you can see the day as a refuge and an extension of the Grace of God, then you will choose to stay within its confines. On the other hand, one can choose to hide away from the provisions of His refuge in a manner that can be likened to that of Adam and Eve who hid themselves from the Presence of the Lord (Genesis 3:8). 

What does your life represent today? An antichrist? Or a life filled with heresies, lasciviousness, greed, backbiting, gossiping, adultery or fornication? (Proverbs 6:16-19, Galatians 5:19-21). 

This New Year, do not allow the sins in your life to make you flee from His Presence. Instead you can choose to run to Christ today and make Him your refuge, trading mainly with the fruits of the Spirit as described in Galatians 5:22-26.

This New Year therefore, you can excel through the power of God only if you make Him your refuge. There could not have been a better time to run to Christ; He holds the key to your peace, instead of running away from Him, run to Him and He will be your perpetual refuge. Amen

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