Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Dec2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you. I trust God, so I am not afraid of what people can do to me! I praise God for his promise to me” (Psalm 56:3-4 ERV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY In the face of all of life’s circumstances, we can know the peace of trusting the presence and power of God in the midst of trouble as we wait patiently and prayerfully for His deliverance. So drop your hands, for God’s hands are busy on your behalf! - Joe Stowell ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always trust God in the face of all of life’s circumstances. ______________ Happy New Month!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 30Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Cause me to hear Your lovingkindness [O God] in the morning, for in You do I trust; Cause me to know the way in which I should walk, For I lift up my soul to You” (Psalm 143:8 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY No matter how deep or shallow the love you are experiencing from men, do not disconnect from God's love. Cultivate the love of God every morning, and you will never experience bankruptcy of love when man's love fails. - Rotimi Oluwaseyitan ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray to always enjoy the love of God in your life. ______________ Have a great Thursday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 29Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy” (Proverbs 28:13 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Confessing our sins to God and forsaking them brings a sense of freedom to our souls and the awareness that we have nothing to hide. - David McCasland ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will not conceal your sins but confess them to be able to have God’s mercy. ______________ Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 28Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “In every situation [no matter what the circumstances] be thankful and continually give thanks to God; for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 AMP). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Hard places and hard times are the best times to be thankful. God cannot give us what we will not receive. An attitude of gratitude is essential to receiving the grace of our heavenly Father. And it is appropriate in thanks for His every blessing, given now and in eternity. - Author Unknown ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O God, to always be thankful in whatever situation I find myself. ______________ Have a tremendous Tuesday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 26Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Bless the LORD, O my soul! O LORD my God, You are very great: You are clothed with honor and majesty?” (Psalm 104:1 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We should always praise God for who He is as He has demonstrated it in His creation. Bless the LORD, O my soul! - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for the grace to always praise God for who He is in your life. ______________ Have a divine-encounter worship experience today!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 25Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Oil and perfume make the heart glad, So a man's counsel is sweet to his friend” (Proverbs 27:9 NASU). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY A word of encouragement to a hurting friend can come like a refreshing rain. When we continue to care in tangible ways, it grows into a life-giving stream of healing and love. — David McCasland ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always be able to give encouraging words to lift others up. ______________ Have a refreshing weekend!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 24Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Then you shall keep the Feast of Weeks to the Lord your God with the tribute of a freewill offering from your hand, which you shall give as the Lord your God blesses you” (Deuteronomy 16:10 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Anytime you give an offering to God, it represents three kinds of gratitude: past, present, and future. Your offering shows gratitude for God’s blessing in the past and his blessing today and faith in God’s continued blessing in the future. God always honors faith with his blessing. - Rick Warren ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Let me always give offerings unto You in appreciation of my past, present, and future, O Lord! ______________ Have a fabulous Friday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 23Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality” (1 Thessalonians 4:3 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When lustful thoughts assail your mind to play with immorality, remember that God’s will for you is holiness and purity. - Dave Sper ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray against every lustful thought in your life. ______________ Have a great Thursday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 22Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “The generous soul will be made rich, and he who waters will also be watered himself” (Proverbs 11:25 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. - Albert Pike ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray for a generous and caring heart. ______________ Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 21Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you” (1 Peter 5:10 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY You need to understand, that though your challenges may be outside God’s will, it is not outside God’s knowledge. God is aware of what you are going through, and though it is against the will of God, it is not beyond His ability to work it out for your good. - Rotimi Oluwaseyitan ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Work through my inabilities for Your good, O Lord! ______________ Have a tremendous Tuesday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 20Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.... For when I am weak, then I am strong” (2 Corinthians 12:9b-10 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Oh, the thorns we experience in this life! Like a bird gathering its strength for the journey ahead, we can gather up God’s strength for what we are facing. In His strength, we find our own. - Elisa Morgan ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Strengthen me in my weakness, O God! ______________ Have a blessed week!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 17Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10 NIV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY With God behind you and His arms beneath you, you can face whatever lies ahead of you. - Author Unknown ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, O Lord, not to fear, but put my total trust in You who is taking care of me. ______________ Have a fantastic Friday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 16Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “You are the God who does wonders; You have declared Your strength among the peoples” (Psalm 77:14 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God is the God of impossibilities, the One who has limitless power, who has never—and will never—meet an intimidating obstacle He cannot overcome, an aggressive enemy He cannot overwhelm, a final decision He cannot override, or a powerful person He cannot overshadow. - Charles Swindoll ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Do the seemingly impossibilities in my life, O God! ______________ Have a great Thursday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 15Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “You live among people who are crooked and evil, but you must not do anything that they can say is wrong. Try to shine as lights among the people of this world, as you hold firmly to the message that gives life. Then on the day when Christ returns, I can take pride in you. I can also know that my work and efforts were not useless” (Philippians 2:15-16 CEV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY We live in a dark world that desperately needs to see the light of Jesus Christ. Our calling is to shine forth God’s truth so that others can be directed to the One who redeems and is the path to liberty and life. - Dennis Fisher ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that your life will be a light to people around you. ______________ Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 14Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh. Is there anything too hard for Me?” (Jeremiah 32:27 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Nothing is too big for God to handle, and nothing is too small to escape His attention. - Jerry Bridges ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Handle my situation no matter what, O Lord! ______________ Have a tremendous Tuesday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 13Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Wait and hope for and expect the Lord; be brave and of good courage and let your heart be stout and enduring. Yes, wait for and hope for and expect the Lord” (Psalm 27:14 AMP). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY What is it that is bearing down on you today? What is it that has you ready to run and hide? What is it that makes you want to give up your walk with the Lord? Whatever it is, before you make any move, Wait for the Lord! - Tom Norvell ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, Lord, to always wait for You no matter my situation. ______________ Have a blessed week!

WHY THANKING GOD?

Dearly Beloved, WHY THANKING GOD? “Thank [God] in everything [no matter what the circumstances may be, be thankful and give thanks], for this is the will of God for you [who are] in Christ Jesus [the Revealer and Mediator of that will]” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 AMP). The Yorubas and many other tribes in Africa are fond of saying “Thank God” whenever they are been appreciated for anything they do. I am greatly influenced by this practice and it reflects in my chat with people regardless of who they are. Some people who are not Africans have questioned me more than once why I or they need to thank God for a mere conversation. However, the Holy Bible enjoins us to give thanks to God in everything (see Psalm 34:1; Ephesians 5:20; Philippians 4:6; Colossians 3:17; 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Hebrews 13:15). In fact, most part of the book of Psalms (which is the largest book in the Bible) is full of thanksgiving and praises of God. Have you ever thought why you should thank God? One of the most popular psalms, Psalm 100, gives some reasons why one should thank God. One, He is the LORD God (verse 3a). Two, He is the One that created everything and everybody, and everything and everybody belong to Him (verse 3b). Three, He is good to His creation and His love for them endures from generation to generation (verse 5). Apostle Paul, in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 said that thanking God is the will of God for us. Interestingly, as Job demonstrated, thanking God should not be only when things are pleasant. Even, in one’s adversity, one should learn how to thank God. Thanking God in such situation means that one knows that God is above the situation and that our relationship with Him should not be conditional. A careful study of the psalms in the Bible will reveal that in spite of the fact that they are full of thanksgiving and praises of God, most of them were composed in distress. Is thanking God your habit? In this Thanksgiving season, do you have reasons to thank God? Thanking God should never be conditional or out of season. As for me, I have countless reasons to thank God and I will always thank Him. God, I thank You! In His service, Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor). Prayer Point: Pray for a thankful heart that will be thanking God in all situations.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 11Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “The eternal God is our hiding place; he carries us in his arms” (Deuteronomy 33:27 CEV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God is there regardless of our feelings. He can see us. And when we call to Him and choose to put our trust in Him, He will help us. He is our refuge. Underneath us are His everlasting arms. And He loves us with an everlasting love. - Dick Innes ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me, Lord, to commit and trust my life and way to you when darkness surrounds me and I am lost and do not know the way. ______________ Have a refreshing weekend!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 10Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “And the Lord had another reason for letting these enemies stay. The Israelites needed to learn how to fight in war, just as their ancestors had done. Each new generation would have to learn by fighting” (Judges 3:1-2 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Training and testing God's people is one of God's important strategies that enable His children to succeed in spiritual warfare. This is why we do not live a life free of trials. - Os Hillman ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Enable me to learn the lesson You are teaching me in my life’s trials. ______________ Have a fantastic Friday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 09Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers” (Ephesians 4:29 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Let us work on our speech. Let us strive to share only what is good and helpful so our words will encourage those who hear them. We may not change the whole world, but it surely will change the world for the people around us. - Tom Norvell ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that your words will always impart grace to your hearers. ______________ Have a great Thursday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 08Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Let me live with you forever and find protection under your wings, my God” (Psalm 61:4 CEV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When we feel distant from God’s love, we can run back to His arms to be assured that even in our pain, He is with us, protecting and caring for us as fiercely as a mother bird guards her young. - Monica La Rose ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me to rest securely in Your tender care, O Lord! ______________ Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 07Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “I called to the Lord, and he heard me. He heard my cries. He lifted me out of the grave. He lifted me from that muddy place. He picked me up, put me on solid ground, and kept my feet from slipping” (Psalm 40:1-2 ERV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When we find ourselves in life challenges, let us cry out to God and patiently wait for Him to respond. He is there, ready to help us in our time of need and give us a firm place to stand. - Marvin Williams ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Help me to always call on You, O Lord! ______________ Have a tremendous Tuesday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “‘For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,’ says the Lord. ‘For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts’” (Isaiah 55:8-9 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY God redeems all he allows. If you are waiting on Him today, there is a reason. He wants to use this delay to draw you closer to Him, or prepare you for what comes next, or help you trust Him in hard times. His timing is always right. - James C. Denison ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, help me to be able to wait for Your timing for my life no matter how “late” it may be. ______________ Have a marvelous Monday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 05Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “Answer me when I call, O God of my righteousness! You have relieved me in my distress; be gracious to me and hear my prayer” (Psalm 4:1 NASU). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY Call unto God! He is ready to answer you. He has done it in past, and He can still do it again. Rely on Him, and He will give you rest from all your troubles. - Bayo Afolaranmi ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Lord, I call on You today. Answer me and let the world rejoice with me. ______________ Have a divine-encounter worship experience today!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 03Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea” (Psalm 46:1-2 NKJV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY You have an ever-present help in the time of trouble that is always standing guard. Because He walks ahead of you, He can spot trouble down the road and set up a roadblock or detour accordingly. - Author Unknown ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Pray that you will always rely on the ever-present help of God in time of trouble. ______________ Have a fantastic Friday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 02Nov2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY “We must never stop looking to Jesus. He is the leader of our faith, and he is the one who makes our faith complete” (Hebrews 12:2a ERV). *********** QUOTE FOR THE DAY When your schedule presses, when your propects thin, when your hope burns low, when dreams die, when the walls close in, when the prognosis seems grim, when your heart breaks, look to the Lord Jesus - and keep on looking at Him. - Author Unknown ************ PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY Let me always look unto You no matter my situation, O Jesus Christ! ______________ Have a great Thursday!