Sunday, December 22, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 22Dec2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“The angel answered, ‘The Holy Spirit will come down to you.... Your relative Elizabeth is also going to have a son.... Nothing is impossible for God!” (Luke 1:35-37 CEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
One of the eternal truths in the story of the birth of Jesus Christ is the fact that nothing is impossible for God or there is nothing that God cannot do, except those things that He chooses not to do. - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
O Lord, do the impossible in my life before the end of this year!
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today.
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 21Dec2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.’ When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about’” (Luke 2:13-15 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Christmas is not in tinsel and lights and outward show. The secret lies in an inner glow. It is lighting a fire inside the heart. Good will and joy a vital part. It is higher thought and a greater plan. It's glorious dream in the soul of man. - Wilfred A. Peterson
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will celebrate this Christmas meaningfully.
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Have a refreshing weekend.
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 20Dec2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Without a doubt, Jesus Christ’s coming to Earth in human flesh is the most significant fact of history. And He will come into your heart and life today if you will turn from your sin and put your faith Him. You can have a new life, a new beginning. - Billy Graham
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will turn from your sin and put your faith Jesus Christ to have a new life and a new beginning.
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Have a fabulous Friday.
Spiritual Digest for the Day 19Dec2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“If anyone is not willing to work, then he is not to eat, either” (2 Thessalonians 3:10 AMP).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Good ideas do not bring success. Good hard work does. To release your true potential, you must be willing to work. - Myles Munroe
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always work hard in order to bring your ideas to success.
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Have a great Thursday.
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 18Dec2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“But when the right time came, God sent his Son, who was born from a woman and lived under the law. God did this so that he could buy the freedom of those who were under the law. God’s purpose was to make us his children” (Galatians 4:4-5 ERV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Jesus Christ came at the right time to seal and secure the eternal salvation of all who repent and believe in Him. - Marvin Williams
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that the first coming of Jesus Christ will not be in vain over your life.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 17Dec2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near when you will say, ‘I have no delight in them’” (Ecclesiastes 12:1 NASB).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Getting close to God while we are strong and healthy prepares us to lean on Him for support and hope when difficult days in life come. - Lawrence Darmani
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, to serve you while I still have the strength to do so.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday.
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 16Dec2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Return to your rest, O my soul, For the Lord has dealt bountifully with you” (Psalm 116:7 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Reminding yourself of God’s kindness and faithfulness in the past is a practical comfort and help to you in the present. - James Banks
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, Lord, to always remind myself of Your God’s kindness and faithfulness in the past.
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Have a blessed week.
Spiritual Digest for the Day 15Dec2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“[The LORD] said to me, ‘Son of man, have you seen what the elders of the house of Israel are doing in the darkness, each at the shrine of his own idol? They say, "The LORD does not see us; the LORD has forsaken the land."’ Again, he said, ‘You will see them doing things that are even more detestable’” (Ezekiel 8:12-13 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Whatever you are doing secretly thinking that nobody sees you, know that if nobody sees you, God does! God knows what you are thinking secretly in your heart right now! You may hide things from man. You cannot hide them from God. - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that God will deliver you from secret/hidden sins.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today.
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 14Dec2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Looking to our past during present trials may help us recall God’s faithfulness. God was good then, and He is good now. His presence will keep you. - Patricia Raybon
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Let me always remember Your faithfulness over my life, O God.
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Have a refreshing weekend.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 13Dec2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one” (Colossians 4:6 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Be impeccable with your word. Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using your word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love. - don Miguel Ruiz
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace to make your words seasoned with salt all the time.
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Have a fantastic Friday.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 12Dec2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory” (1 Timothy 3:16 KJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
The great mystery of the incarnation is the crux and the core of the Christian message. It is the mystery over which the rationalists stumble, by which the humanists are offended, and by which the world is bewildered. - Billy Graham
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Accept the God that manifested in the flesh today if you have not done so.
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Have a great Thursday.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 11Dec2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“‘Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,’ which is translated, ‘God with us’” (Matthew 1:23 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God is with us. And when God comes to us, hope descends on us, praise ascends from us and, in defiance of the spiritual forces of evil, we experience peace even in the midst of a storm. - Neville Callam
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Lord, let me experience Your presence this season.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Spiritual Digest for the Day 10Dec2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“And the Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come!’ And let him who hears say, ‘Come!’ And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely” (Revelation 22:17 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Believing on Christ is the only way to be saved! Do not get stuck up worrying over the awfulness of your past life. Come to God as you are! - Author Unknown
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Believe in the saving power of Jesus Christ today if you have not done so before it is too late.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday.
Sunday, December 8, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 08Dec2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“With all my heart I praise the Lord, and with all that I am I praise his holy name! With all my heart I praise the Lord! I will never forget how kind he has been” (Psalm 103:1-2 CEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
I will always praise the Lord with all my heart. I will never forget how kind and faithful He has been to me all the days of my life. - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always thank God with all your heart.
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Praise the Lord! It is MY birthday TODAY!
Friday, December 6, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 07Dec2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“And she gave birth to her Son, her Firstborn; and she wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room or place for them in the inn” (Luke 2:7 AMP).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
As you prepare to celebrate Christmas this season, do you have a place for Jesus Christ in your life? - Gold Anie
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will create a place for Jesus Christ in your life as you prepare to celebrate the Christmas.
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Have a refreshing weekend!
Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Dec2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
No Christian, no matter the level of his spiritual attainment and maturity, is immune against troubles and tribulations. - Olufemi Babalola
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, to overcome troubles and tribulations in my Christian life journey.
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Have a fantastic Friday!
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 05Dec2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:20-21 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Giving God your time and money is an act of worship—it is a way you align your heart with His. - Rick Warren
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O God, to store my treasures with You.
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Have a great Thursday!
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 04Dec2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well” (Psalm 139:14 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Find encouragement in the fact that you have a unique combination of inner qualities found in no one else—so you have a contribution to make in just being yourself! - Charles R. Swindoll
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace always to find encouragement in your unique being.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Monday, December 2, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 03Dec2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“We have so much joy before our God because of you! So we thank God for you. But we cannot thank him enough for all the joy we feel” (1 Thessalonians 3:9 ERV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Your appreciation of the lives of others may very well be the very best gift you can ever give. So give it often. For it costs you little and those who receive it will be wealthy indeed. - Author Unknown
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace to always remember to appreciate people that have been channels of God’s blessings in your life.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday!
Spiritual Digest for the Day 02Dec2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose” (Romans 8:28 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God is in charge. He sees the big picture; He knows the future. He controls all things, and He loves you more than you can imagine. - D. James Kennedy
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Fulfil Your plans and purposes for my life in an extraordinary way, O Lord!
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Have a blessed week!
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Dec2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing” (John 15:5 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
If you will not just be a channel of the blessings of God, but a partaker of His blessings, you need to be a “branch” that will abide in Jesus Christ and be ready to bear fruit – fruit that will last. - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will not just be a channel of the blessings of God, but also a partaker of these blessings.
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Happy New Month!
Saturday, November 30, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 30Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Leave your troubles with the Lord, and he will defend you; he never lets honest men be defeated” (Psalm 55:22 TEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Whatever our circumstances we can give them to God. He has lifted the burden of our sins; will He not lift the weight of our sorrows? We have trusted Him with our eternal souls; can we not entrust our present circumstances to Him? - David Roper
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to leave your troubles with the Lord and allow Him to handle them.
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Have a refreshing weekend.
Thursday, November 28, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 29Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“I delight to do Your will, O my God, And Your law is within my heart” (Psalm 40:8 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
The purpose of prayer is not to conform God to our will but to adjust our will to God. We must learn to trust God so that if He says no, we accept that His will is best. - Henry Blackaby
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, Lord, to delight myself in doing Your will all the time.
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Have a fabulous Friday.
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 28Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Be thankful for what you have; you will end up having more. If you concentrate on what you do not have, you will never, ever have enough. – Oprah Winfrey
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, to always be thankful for what I have.
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Have a great Thursday.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 27Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” (Colossians 3:16 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
The spiritual discipline of gratitude flows from a grateful heart in response to deep thought on God’s love and deeds in our lives and surroundings. - Foluke Bosede Ola
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always involve yourself in the spiritual discipline of gratitude.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Monday, November 25, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 26Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“The Lord is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves such as have a contrite spirit” (Psalm 34:18 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Whatever our trial, we can take comfort knowing that God is near to our broken hearts. - Nancy Gavilanes
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Let me feel Your nearness, O Lord, all the days of my life.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday.
Sunday, November 24, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 25Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“A man’s pride will bring him low, but the humble in spirit will retain honor” (Proverbs 29:23 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Not every man can carry a full cup. Sudden elevation frequently leads to pride and a fall. The most exacting test of all to survive is prosperity. - Oswald Chambers
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace to handle success so that it will not lead to pride.
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Have a marvellous Monday.
Spiritual Digest for the Day 24Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God lavishes His comfort on His people so that they also will be able to be channels of His comfort to other people. - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always comfort others from the experience of comfort you have had from God.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today.
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 23Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive” (Genesis 50:20 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
We are injured and hurt emotionally, not so much by other people or what they say and don't say, but by our own attitude and our own response. - Maxwell Maltz
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will not allow what others do to you to hurt you emotionally, but that you will be able to respond to it maturely.
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Have a refreshing weekend.
Friday, November 22, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 22Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“No one who gossips can be trusted with a secret, but you can put confidence in someone who is trustworthy” (Proverbs 11:13 TEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Do not waste your precious energy on gossip, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead, invest your energy in the positive present moment. - Anonymous
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, not to waste my time on gossip, but to invest my time in things that will build others up.
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Have a fabulous Friday.
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 21Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“So let us not become tired of doing good; for if we do not give up, the time will come when we will reap the harvest” (Galatians 6:9 TEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm. - Winston Churchill
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will not be weary in doing good things.
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Have a great Thursday.
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 20Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“And the King will answer and say to them, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me’” (Matthew 25:40 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
When you feel as though you are only one person and wondering what only one person can do, or you feel worthless and unimportant - STOP!!! One person, doing what God has called them to do, can make a huge difference! You may the first person in a chain of God-given events that produces the next great man of God. - David Langerfeld
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will make yourself available for God to produce great people in the world..
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Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Monday, November 18, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 19Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Jesus answered, 'All who love me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them. My Father and I will come to them and live with them'” (John 14:23 ERV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
It is not always an easy choice to obey, but the power of the Spirit living within us gives us the desire and ability to obey Him. With His enablement, we can continue to follow the commands of the One who loves us most—not out of fear of punishment, but out of love. - Cindy Hess Kasper
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Enable me, Holy Spirit, to always obey You.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday.
Sunday, November 17, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 18Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“It troubled the Lord to see them in trouble, and his angel saved them. The Lord was truly merciful, so he rescued his people. He took them in his arms and carried them all those years” (Isaiah 63:9 CEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Even when our situation looks difficult, we can trust that God is leading. He already knows what we will need when we get there. - Dave Branon
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Lord, help me to always trust in You even when I do not know what to do.
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Have a blessed week.
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 16Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“...so we speak, not as [if we were trying] to please people [to gain power and popularity], but to please God who examines our hearts [expecting our best]” (1 Thessalonians 2:4 AMP).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
I resolve to no longer let other people press me into their mold. I am going to do what God wants me to do and fulfill the plan He has for my life—not somebody else’s plan for my life. - Rick Warren
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will not try to please anyone except God who created you.
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Have a refreshing weekend!
Friday, November 15, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 15Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know” (Jeremiah 33:3 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
As we learn to petition the Lord in the place of prayer, we must similarly learn obedience to divine instructions. As God delights in answering prayers, believers must enjoy following instructions. - Rotimi Oluwaseyitan
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always follow God’s instructions as you await His answers to your prayers.
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Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday, November 14, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 14Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“The merciful and generous man benefits his soul [for his behavior returns to bless him], but the cruel and callous man does himself harm” (Proverbs 11:17 AMP).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
When we consider others’ needs and do what we can to help and encourage them, we are rewarded ourselves. - James Banks
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, to be merciful and generous to other people.
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Have a great Thursday!
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 13Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them” (Ephesians 2:10 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God takes pleasure in seeing His creation used for His glory. Take pleasure in the gifts God has given to you this day. And let His glory shine through you. - Os Hillman
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, to always take pleasure in the gifts You have given me.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Monday, November 11, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 12Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” (Psalm 118:6 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
If you are feeling overwhelmed with a difficult life situation, will you not hand it all over to God, and let Him take control? With God at your side, you are never alone! - Melanie Schurr
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace to trust in God who is always on your side.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday!
Sunday, November 10, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 11Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers” (Galatians 6:9-10 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Be not weary in your serving; Do your best for those in need; Kindnesses will be rewarded By the Lord who prompts the deed. - Anonymous
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace to always give your best to the needy around you.
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Have a blessed week!
Spiritual Digest for the Day 10Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Rejoice in the Lord, you who are righteous, and praise his holy name” (Psalm 97:12 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
If God can be good to us in many ways, then we have to appreciate Him by serving Him joyfully even if He does not do, or has not done, what we want Him to do for us. - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Let me be always appreciating You, O Lord!
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today!
Friday, November 8, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 09Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“The Lord has appeared of old to me, saying: ‘Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; Therefore with lovingkindness I have drawn you. Again I will build you, and you shall be rebuilt...'” (Jeremiah 31:3-4a NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Do not allow anybody but God to tell you what you are worth! That is too much power to give anyone. If people can label you, they can limit you. Until you know how God feels about you, you will know neither your worth as an individual nor your life's purpose. - Jentezen Franklin
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will not allow anybody no matter who he/she may be to determine who you really are.
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Have a refreshing weekend!
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 08Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
We tend to use prayer as a last resort, but God wants it to be our first line of defense. We pray when there’s nothing else we can do, but God wants us to pray before we do anything at all. - Oswald Chambers
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, to always make You my first line of defense in any struggle of life I face.
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Have a fantastic Friday!
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 07Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil; For You [God] are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:4 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
When walking into challenging circumstances — not knowing what the outcome will be — we can take courage as we repeat the gentle reminder that the Good Shepherd walks with us. - Lisa M. Samra
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
O Lord, let me always feel Your presence every day of my life.
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Have a great Thursday!
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort who comforts us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort those who are in any trouble, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God’s comfort is not to be hoarded. As He comforts us, we, in turn, are to comfort others. - Bill Crowder
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will not hoard God’s comfort, but that you will always comfort others as God comforts you.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Monday, November 4, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 05Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“You have turned my mourning into dancing for me; You have taken off my sackcloth and clothed me with joy” (Psalm 30:11 AMP).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Happiness is determined by circumstances, but true joy is a gift from God at all times. If you are reeling from life's pain, bring your suffering to the Cross. There, God will turn your sorrow into dancing. - Charles F. Stanley
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Turn my sorrow into dancing, O Lord!
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Have a tremendous Tuesday!
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 04Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Then Caleb quieted the people before Moses, and said, ‘Let us go up at once and take possession, for we are well able to overcome it’” (Numbers 13:30 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Stand up to your obstacles and do something about them. You will find that they have not half the strength you think they have. - Norman Vincent Peale
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace to always stand up to your obstacles.
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Have a marvelous Monday!
Spiritual Digest for the Day 03Nov2024
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).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Learn to praise God for who He is, and thank Him for what He is doing in your life. We can indeed thank God even during our most trying times. Thanks be to God! - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Lord, help me to be able to thank You even in my most trying times.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today!
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 02Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but to Your name give glory, because of Your mercy, because of Your truth” (Psalm 115:1 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
True success is staying on God’s path by following His Word and giving Him praise instead of craving it for ourselves. — David McCasland
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace to stay in God’s path by following His Word and giving Him praise.
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Have a refreshing weekend!
Friday, November 1, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Nov2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“God says, ‘Call me when trouble comes. I will help you, and you will honor me’” (Psalm 50:15 ERV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Calling on the Lord is the right thing to do when we fail. Calling on the Lord can change a failure into a successful learning opportunity - a successful failure. Even in a failure, a successful recovery is possible. Instead of lamenting the failure, why not celebrate the great recovery? - Ron Meyers
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Lord, help me to always call on you when I fall.
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Happy New Month!
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 31Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way” (Psalm 37:23 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
The Lord directs our paths through the opening and closing of doors, but instead of praising Him for the closed door (which keeps us out of trouble); we get upset because we "judge by the appearances." - Author Unknown
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always accept the absolute will of God for your life.
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Have a great Thursday!
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 30Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
291020
“But [the Israelites] presumed to go up to the mountaintop. Nevertheless, neither the ark of the covenant of the Lord nor Moses departed from the camp” (Numbers 14:44 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
It is important for us to know whether we have God's hand upon our endeavors. Presumption leads to failure. God's favor leads to success. Ask God to confirm His hand on your endeavors. - Os Hillman
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will not do things outside of God’s will for your life.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 29Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
291020
“The sluggard says, ‘There is a lion in the road, a fierce lion roaming the streets!’ As a door turns on its hinges, so a sluggard turns on his bed” (Proverbs 26:13-14 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Do not wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great! - Orison Swett Marden
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, Lord, to be proactive in all my endeavours.
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Have a tremendous Tuedday!
Monday, October 28, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 28Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:31-32 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Once you forgive by faith, you will see the sting of bitterness removed from your heart. You will experience the peace and joy of God filling your mind, and see a greater measure of wholeness in your body! - Joseph Prince
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always forgive anyone that offends you.
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Have a blessed week!
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 27Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“So any person who knows what is right to do but does not do it, to him it is sin” (James 4:17 AMP).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Let us cry out against all forms of perversion in our society. What is not good is NOT good. - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will join other right-thinking people to stand against all forms of perversion in our society.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today!
Spiritual Digest for the Day 26Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Do not store up for yourselves [material] treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys, and where thieves do not break in and steal” (Matthew 6:19-20 AMP).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
The richest people on earth are those who invest their lives for heaven's treasure through spiritual gifts, talents, time, knowledge, money. - Amos O. Tella
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always store for yourselves treasures in heaven with your resources and activities on earth.
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Have a refreshing weekend!
Friday, October 25, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 25Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“The secret which the king has demanded, the wise men, the astrologers, the magicians, and the soothsayers cannot declare to the king. But there is a God in heaven who reveals secrets...” (Daniel 2:27-28 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God will do great things through a person who does not care who gets the credit. - Rick Warren
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always give God the glory in everything you do in life.
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Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 24Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Make your light shine, so that others will see the good that you do and will praise your Father in heaven” (Matthew 5:16 CEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God has chosen us to reach out and bring light into the darkness, to light our world, to light up the lives of others, no matter how small or insignificant we may feel! - Author Unknown
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to be light to the world around you.
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Have a great Thursday!
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 23Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him” (1 Peter 5:7 CEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Anxiety is a burden we are not called to bear. Instead, we are to lay our concerns on Christ because He cares for us. If your heart is weighed down today, the Lord is ready to bear every burden you give Him. God invites us to burden Him with what burdens us. - Author Unknown
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always allow God to bear your burden.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 22Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God's faithfulness in the past gives us reassurance that He will be faithful to fulfill His promises to us in the future. - Lisa M. Samra
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Let me always be assured of Your faithfulness in my life, O Lord.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday!
Monday, October 21, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 21Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
There is security in knowing that the Lord will lead us each day, but we must not become so attached to our plans that we resist God’s redirection or His timing. - David McCasland
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
O Lord, help me not to be so attached to my plans that I miss Your timing for my life.
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Have a marvelous Monday!
Sunday, October 20, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 20Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“While Jesus was still speaking, some men came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue ruler. ‘Your daughter is dead,’ they said. ‘Why bother the teacher any more?’ Ignoring what they said, Jesus told the synagogue ruler, ‘Don't be afraid; just believe’” (Mark 5:35-36 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Jesus Christ can turn your seemingly hopeless situation to a testimony. When it seems there is no more hope, just believe in Him and you will see the glory of God. You will indeed testify to His goodness over that situation. - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that the Lord will arise to your situation when it seems there is no more hope for you.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today!
Saturday, October 19, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 19Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“We saw the Nephilim there (the descendants of Anak come from the Nephilim). We seemed like grasshoppers in our own eyes, and we looked the same to them” (Numbers 13:33 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Choose the world you see, and see the world you choose. You have a choice about the perspective you take on life. See tragedy, and the world is tragic - see beauty, and the world is beautiful. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that your perception of life will not ruin your attainment in life.
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Have a refreshing weekend!
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 18Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Even in seasons of dark lament, God’s faithfulness shines. - Bill Crowder
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Let me continue to enjoy Your faithfulness in my life, O Lord.
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Have a fabulous Friday!
Spiritual Digest for the Day 17Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones” (Proverbs 16:24 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Instead of hurling angry words that wound and stir up strife, use words of kindness, filled with love, that heal and nourish life. - Dave Sper
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to use sweet and kind words in your communication.
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Have a great Thursday!
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 16Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
"How I love to do your will, my God! I keep your teaching in my heart" (Psalm 40:8 TEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
To know the will of God is the greatest knowledge, to find the will of God is the greatest discovery, and to do the will of God is the greatest achievement. - George W. Truett
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always aspire to know and the do the will of God for your life.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 15Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“...as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering” (Colossians 3:12 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
As God helps us, our simple acts of kindness can cheer hearts, bring hope, and inspire kindness in others. - Alyson Kieda
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, to always show kindness to other people.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday!
Monday, October 14, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 14Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and skillfully teaching] the Word of Truth” (2 Timothy 2:15 AMP).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to learn something new. - Og Mandino
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, Lord, to continue to learn new things that will make me relevant to my generation.
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Have a blessed week!
Sunday, October 13, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 13Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body” (Ephesians 4:25 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
While it is good to be informed and let other people benefit from the information you have, be mindful of the information you will disseminate to other people. It is better to be sure of the source of any information and its veracity before passing such information to others. Do not be a rumormonger! - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will not join others to spread rumor, but that you will always verify any information before spreading it.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today!
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 12Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has also laid hold of me” (Philippians 3:12 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Our Lord holds us in His grip of love each day—and we hold out His message of love to others. - David McCasland
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that the Lord will hold you tightly as you cling to His cross and extend His love to others.
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Have a refreshing weekend!
Friday, October 11, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 11Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“I praise you because you made me in such a wonderful way. I know how amazing that was!” (Psalm 139:14 ERV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Do you know that you are different, special and unique from others? Develop your style. If you do what others are doing, your difference will not be noticed and you will be missing in the crowd. Whoever you may be and whatever you are doing, let your style be unique and live your own life in a special way. - Femi Emmanuel
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, to demonstrate my uniqueness and live my own life in a special way.
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Have a fabulous Friday!
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 10Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope” (Jeremiah 29:11 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
No matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose your value in God's eyes. To God, dirty or clean, crumpled or finely creased, you are still priceless to Him. - Author Unknown
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
No matter what, fulfil Your plans for me, O Lord.
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Have a great Thursday!
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 09Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you” (John 15:15 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God loves us and cares deeply about our friendship with Him. He is the only Friend who will meet us exactly where we are, with no judgement or criticism, but instead will accept us with arms open wide. - Author Unknown
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Let me continue to enjoy Your friendship, O Jesus Christ.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Monday, October 7, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 08Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them” (Romans 8:28 NLT).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Anybody can bring good out of good, but only God can change even bad things into good. - Rick Warren
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Change the bad things in my life to good things, O Lord!
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Have a tremendous Tuesday!
Sunday, October 6, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 07Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you [a]will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world” (John 16:33 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
No one can escape grief or affliction, even those who have been redeemed through Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. We can, however, experience God’s mercy as He uses our stories to point others to His redeeming love. - Xochitl Dixon
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, to always experience Your mercy as You use my stories to point others to Your redeeming love.
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Have a marvelous Monday!
Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain” (Philippians 1:20-21 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
What legacy will you leave behind when you are no more? Determine to make a positive impact in your generation. Do not let any situation hinder you. - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to leave a good legacy behind when you are no more.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today!
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 05Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Then his master, after he had called him, said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you begged me. Should you not also have had compassion on your fellow servant, just as I had pity on you?’” (James 4:17 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Forgiveness is not just a one-time act but a continual choice. It involves letting go of our right to retaliate and extending the grace that we ourselves have received. - Author Unknown
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, to always forgive those who offend me.
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Have a refreshing weekend!
Friday, October 4, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 04Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin” (James 4:17 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter. - Martin Luther King, Jr.
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Give me the grace, O Lord, to do my part in making life better for myself and others around me.
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Have a fabulous Friday!
Wednesday, October 2, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 03Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Nothing is more crucial to the quality of our lives than the choices we make about HOW we will approach the circumstances, relationships and crises of each day. - Michael Halleen
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will deliberately decide to “rejoicefully” live your life no matter the circumstance.
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Have a great Thursday!
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 02Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life” (Proverbs 4:23 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Regardless of age or stage of life, when our hearts are guarded, our lives are preserved, our relationships are protected, and God is honored. - Arthur Jackson
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace to always guard your heart diligently.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Oct2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“The Lord God has told us what is right and what he demands: ‘See that justice is done, let mercy be your first concern, and humbly obey your God’” (Micah 6:8 CEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
If our society will develop, God expects that you must love justice, show mercy and do humility. - Supo Ayokunle
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will love justice, show mercy and do humility to develop your society. Pray especially for Nigeria as it celebrates another independence anniversary today.
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Happy New Month!
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 30Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Then David said to [Goliath], ‘You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the Lord of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied’” (1 Samuel 17:45 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
If your faith is in the living God, everything will work out. Do not put man in the place of God, no matter their status and pedigree. Your faith must totally rest on God. - Kayode Oyedemi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to put your faith wholly in God, and not in any man or thing.
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Have a blessed week!
Spiritual Digest for the Day 29Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Timothy 3:12 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Even in God's will, there are persecution and hardship, but God will use the persecution and hardship to glorify Himself in your life. - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
God, let me always be in your will so that even if persecution or suffering comes, it will be to your glory.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today!
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 28Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God” (Hebrews 12:2 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
If you have been looking unto yourself, it is time to start looking unto Jesus. Look unto Him, the author and finisher of your faith. And soon, you will be looking at your healing and prosperity! - Joseph Prince
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me Lord to always look unto You instead of myself or situation.
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Have a refreshing weekend!
Friday, September 27, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 27Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you’” (Jeremiah 29:11-13 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
As you cling to God’s promises, ask Him to reveal new direction and purpose for your life. - Cindy Hess Kasper
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, to always cling to Your promises till they are fulfilled in my life.
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Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 26Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Now Jesus was telling the disciples a parable to make the point that at all times they ought to pray and not give up and lose heart” (Luke 18:1 AMP).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
A great many people get discouraged in praying because the answer does not come at once. In fact, many Christians lose heart just when the answer is about to be granted. - James R. Miller
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, Lord, to always persevere in prayer till answer to the prayer is manifested.
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Have a great Thursday!
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 25Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the Lord will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you” (Isaiah 60:1-2 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
The glory of the Lord goes beyond physical materials, money, fame, and popularity, but it talks about the very presence and fullness of God in one’s life. When the glory of the Lord appears over you, all things will go well because it will not be what you have but who (that is, God) you know. - Daniel Ogungbenro
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Let Your glory shine through me this year, O God!
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Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 24Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning” (James 1:17 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
When you wake every morning, make sure the first thing you are doing is thanking God for his consistent love and recalling all the ways that he’s good to you. - Rick Warren
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Give me a grateful heart all the time, O Lord.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday!
Sunday, September 22, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 23Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“To keep me from becoming conceited ... there was given me a thorn in my flesh... to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me” (2 Corinthians 12:7-9 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
In facing our fears and struggles, it is vital that we yield totally to God. When we do, God can use our problems as an avenue for His power. - Dennis Fisher
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O God, to always rely on Your grace in any challenge of life I face.
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Have a blessed week!
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 22Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” (Colossians 3:16 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Take any hymnal or search online for Christian hymns and discover the beauty and inspirations in these hymns, even those that are not popular or commonly sung. As good as modern short songs and choruses may be, older hymns are still relevant and very inspiring to date. - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will create time to meditate on the old hymns and see their relevance to your life.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experince today!
Spiritual Digest for the Day 21Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Trust in God's authority over both the physical and spiritual battles you face. Seek His peace in prayer and rely on His power to bring restoration and healing. - Jeff Wickwire
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace to always trust in God no matter your situation.
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Have a refreshing weekend!
Friday, September 20, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 20Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men” (Romans 12:18 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart. - St. Francis of Assisi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, to be an agent of peace wherever I find myself.
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Have a fabulous Friday!
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 19Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“...when Sanballat [and his associates] heard that the walls of Jerusalem were being restored... they became very angry, and all of them conspired together to come and attack Jerusalem and create confusion. Nevertheless we made our prayer to our God...” (Nehemiah 4:7-9 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Turn your bad news over to the Lord. He specializes in turning crises into opportunities. - Os Hillman
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, to always turn my situations to You.
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Have a great Thursday!
Spiritual Digest for the Day 18Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“And the Lord will make you the head and not the tail; you shall be above only, and not be beneath, if you heed the commandments of the Lord your God, which I command you today, and are careful to observe them” (Deuteronomy 28:13 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
When you do not set your heart to seek the Lord, calamity is the inevitable result. The surest way to prosper in your endeavors is to diligently pursue the will of God. - Henry Blackaby
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will earnestly seek to obey God all the days of your life.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 17Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Think of your struggles. Do you need a place to hide? Do you need Someone to shelter you from life’s assaults? Do you need the assurance that you’ve been forgiven? You can find shelter and assurance in God. - Dave Branon
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Be my Place of refuge, Lord!
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Have a tremendous Tuesday!
Monday, September 16, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 16Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Do you see a man skilled in his work? He will serve before kings; he will not serve before obscure men” (Proverbs 22:29 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God will enable you to succeed when you use the time He has given you wisely for purposeful living. Life of purpose is a life well-directed, planned and will eventually be fruitful. - Esther Ayandokun
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always use your time wisely and purposefully.
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Have a blessed week!
Sunday, September 15, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 15Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you, that you may be sons of your Father in heaven; for He makes His sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust” (Matthew 5:43-45 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Every human being (even those that are dead already) has enemies and those that do not wish them well. As a child of God, to resemble your heaven Father, it is your responsibility to love these enemies and pray for them. - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace to always love your enemies and pray for those who maltreat you.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today!
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 14Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“[Jesus Christ], after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God.... For by one offering He has perfected forever those who are being sanctified” (Hebrews 10:12, 14 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
No longer are sacrifices necessary, for Jesus paid the sacrifice for our sins. When we follow Him, God is pleased with us because of what Christ did on our behalf. - Alyson Kieda
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Accept the once-for-all sacrifice of Jesus Christ NOW, if you have not done so.
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Have a refreshing weekend!
Friday, September 13, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 13Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Out of respect for Christ, be courteously reverent to one another” (Ephesians 5:21 MSG).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Relating with others can sometimes be a tough experience but it is unavoidable, beneficial and indeed the true test of our Christian discipleship. - John O. Enyinnaya
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, to relate well with other people no matter how tough it may be.
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Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 12Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“And she added, 'Who would have said to Abraham that Sarah would nurse children? Yet I have borne him a son in his old age'” (Genesis 21:7 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
We need supernatural strength and divine wisdom to wait for God's plan to unfold. Good things come to those who wait. - Charles R. Swindoll
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O God, to always wait for Your time for my life.
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Have a great Thursday!
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 11Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing” (James 1:2-4 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through the experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened. Remember, the finest steel gets sent through the hottest furnace. A real winner is not one who never fails, but one who never quits! - Author Unknown
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to persevere till you achieve your life goals.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 10Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“We know that in everything [and everyone] God works for the good of those who love him. These are the people God chose, because that was his plan” (Romans 8:28 ERV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Consider today how you might join God in His purpose. Make yourself available as a dispenser of His kindness, a giver of His grace to someone who might need both. - Charles R. Swindoll
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace to join God in His purpose and plans to bless people around you.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday!
Monday, September 9, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 09Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace, who has made both one, and has broken down the middle wall of separation” (Ephesians 2:13-14 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Jesus Christ is the only One who can bring lasting peace and unity in this world. - Tim Gustafson
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
I pray, God, for the peace and unity of all people as they are drawn to Jesus Christ.
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Have a peaceful week!
Sunday, September 8, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 08Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“As those who bore the ark came to the Jordan, and the feet of the priests who bore the ark dipped in the edge of the water (for the Jordan overflows all its banks during the whole time of harvest), that the waters which came down from upstream stood still..." (Joshua 3:15-16 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
No matter what seems as obstacle to your progress in life, confront it with a stubborn faith and see what God would do. - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to take the step of faith and confront your life’s challenges.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today!
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 07Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
"People who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge men into ruin and destruction. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs" (1 Timothy 6:9-10 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Although money is not evil, it can prevent us from inheriting true riches if accumulating it is the goal of our lives. — Julie Ackerman Link
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that money will not prevent you from inheriting true riches in Christ.
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Have a refreshing weekend!
Friday, September 6, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:4 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Before you get into any situation, be sure that God is already there. He just wants you to experience His goodness in the situation. - Job Alabi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Lord, let me feel Your presence in every situation.
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Have a fantastic Friday!
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 05Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
"No longer do I call you slaves, for the slave does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I have heard from My Father I have made known to you" (John 15:15 NASB).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
No one ever cared for me like Jesus; There’s no other friend so kind as He; No one else could take the sin and darkness from me - O how much He cared for me! - Charles F. Weigle
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
O Jesus, I thank You for Your friendship and care for me.
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Have a great Thursday!
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 04Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“It is God who arms me with strength, and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of deer, and sets me on my high places” (Psalm 18:32-33 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Whether we are new believers just learning to walk in the faith or we are further along in our walk with God, all of us need His guiding, steadying hand. - Keila Ochoa
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
O Lord, always guide me with Your steady hand.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 03Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully” (2 Corinthians 9:6 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Whatever you sow in life, you are going to reap. Whatever you deposit is going to be returned to you. If you sow criticism in life, you are going to reap criticism from other people. If you sow kindness, you are going to reap kindness. - Rick Warren
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will show good things in life so as to reap good things in turn.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday!
Monday, September 2, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 02Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you” (Matthew 17:20 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Never lose hope, no matter the size of the mountain confronting you. Your mountain will move as long as you retain your hope in God, because He knows the foundation of every mountain, and can easily uproot them. - EA Adeboye
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the faith that turns impossibilities to possibilities.
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Have a blessed week!
Sunday, September 1, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Sep2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing” (1 Peter 3:9 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
There should not be any reason whatsoever for cursing other people. Even when people do things that deserve your curse, bless them and leave room for God to judge. You are called to be a blessing to others. - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will not curse, but be a blessing to others, including even your enemies.
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Happy New Month!
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 31Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy” (1 Timothy 6:17 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
As long as you love anything more than God, that thing is going to be a source of anxiety because that thing can always be lost. - Rick Warren
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will not love anything whatsoever more than your God.
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Have a refreshing weekend.
Friday, August 30, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 30Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he [in behavior—one who manipulates]” (Proverbs 23:7 AMP).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
If your thoughts are evil, then your acts will be evil. If your thoughts are godly, then your life will be godly. - Billy Graham
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O God, to control my thoughts so that they will not be evil.
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Have a fabulous Friday.
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 29Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is the Father who is full of mercy, the God of all comfort. He comforts us every time we have trouble so that when others have trouble, we can comfort them with the same comfort God gives us” (2 Corinthians 1:3-4 ERV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
When trouble comes into our life, one of our first responses should be to praise God. As we praise Him for who He is, peace and comfort will flood our heart and life. Take a moment today to praise God for who He is and all He has done for you. - David Jeremiah
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace to always praise God in whatever situation.
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Have a great Thursday.
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 28Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“But when [Peter] saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, ‘Lord, save me!’” (Matthew 14:30 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goals. - Henry Ford
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, not to lose my focus on You in my life’s pursuits.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 27Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
If pride has crept into some areas of your life, ask God to give you victory over it before it robs you of God’s will for you. - Henry Blackaby
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
O God, give me victory over pride before it robs me of your will for me.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday.
Monday, August 26, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 26Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“We tell God our Father about your faith and loving work and about your firm hope in our Lord Jesus Christ” (1 Thessalonians 1:3 CEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Many people crave some small sign of approval. They need a word of recognition, a caring smile, a warm handshake, and an honest expression of appreciation for the good we see in them or in their work. - Richard DeHaan
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace to always appreciate people for what the good things they are doing in your life.
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Have a blessed week.
Sunday, August 25, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 25Aug2024
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).
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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
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Lord, I call on You today. Answer me and let the world rejoice with me.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today.
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 24Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
"Therefore I run thus: not with uncertainty. Thus I fight: not as one who beats the air. But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified" (1 Corinthians 9:26-27 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Management of self is a difficult enterprise that must be learnt and mastered if one would emerge as a champion in the battle of life. - Collins Olatunji
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always manage yourself in the battle of life.
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Have a refreshing weekend.
Friday, August 23, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 23Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“You can trust what your friend says, even when it hurts. But your enemies want to hurt you, even when they act nice” (Proverbs 27:6 ERV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Real friends speak the truth to us in love – even if it is not what we want to hear. - Author Unknown
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always speak the truth in love with your friends.
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Have a fabulous Friday.
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 22Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament! Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness!” (Psalm 150:1-2 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
When praising God, we declare His sovereignty, power, and love. We align our hearts with His truth and acknowledge His goodness, even amid trials. - Rotimi Oluwaseyitan
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
O God, enable me to always praise You and declare Your sovereignty, power, and love, even amid trials.
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Have a great Thursday.
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 21Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago” (Isaiah 25:1 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
When you consider all the wonderful things that God does silently on your behalf each day, you will see that your list of praises is much longer than your list of petitions. - Julie Ackerman Link
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to count your blessings instead of your requests.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 20Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal” (2 Corinthians 4:17-18 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Faith beyond human sight is eternal. All that we have seen of God’s provision teaches us to trust Him for what is unseen. - Amos O. Tella
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Lord, teach me to look more unto you in faith beyond human sight.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday.
Monday, August 19, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 19Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“So if you want to brag, do what the Scriptures say and brag about the Lord” (1 Corinthians 1:31 CEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Instead of boasting about our intelligence or strength, we should brag on God’s. - Arlene Pellicane
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Instead of boasting in anything, help me, O Lord, to be boasting in You.
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Have a marvelous Monday.
Sunday, August 18, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 18Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“‘If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be devoured by the sword’; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken” (Isaiah 1:19-20 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God is not a capricious God who does things without a reason. You are the major determinant of what He will do with you. - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be obedient to God and do His will so that He will do well with you and make good use of you.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today.
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 17Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven” (Ecclesiastes 3:1 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Be resolute in your goals, but flexible in your tactics. There are times that call for repetition and perseverance; and there are times that require new ways of thinking and doing. The challenge is knowing one from the other. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the discernment to know the right time to do things in life.
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Have a refreshing weekend.
Friday, August 16, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 16Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Though the fig tree may not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines; though the labor of the olive may fail, and the fields yield no food; though the flock may be cut off from the fold, And there be no herd in the stalls — Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. The Lord God is my strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet, And He will make me walk on my high hills” (Habakkuk 3:17-19 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
When we are faced with difficult circumstances we have only to place our faith and trust in God. He is with us in everything we face. - Karen Wolfe
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to put your trust in God in spite of your situation.
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Have a fantastic Friday.
Thursday, August 15, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 15Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own” (Matthew 6:34 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God wants you to live a stress-free life, not one filled with worries about tomorrow’s problems. When tomorrow comes, His grace will be there for you as your help, protection, favor and enabling! - Joseph Prince
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will not allow tomorrow’s worries to deprive you of the enjoyment of God’s grace for today.
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Have a great Thursday.
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 14Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Leave no [such] room or foothold for the devil [give no opportunity to him]” (Ephesians 4:27 AMP).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Refuse to give the devil a place. If you give him an inch he will take a mile. - EA Adeboye
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
O Lord, help me not to give the devil any space in my life.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 13Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Then God remembered Noah, and every living thing, and all the animals that were with him in the ark. And God made a wind to pass over the earth, and the waters subsided.... Then God spoke to Noah, saying, ‘Go out of the ark, you and your wife, and your sons and your sons’ wives with you....’ So Noah went out, and his sons and his wife and his sons’ wives with him” (Genesis 8:1, 15-16, 18 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
When the floodwaters are rising all around you, check to make sure you are on board with the Lord, on His “ark”. Not only will you not be swept away and drowned, you will land on higher ground. - Author Unknown
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always be on board with the Lord on His “ark” whenever the floodwaters of life are rising all around you.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday.
Monday, August 12, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 12Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“For what is life? To me, it is Christ. Death, then, will bring more” (Philippians 1:21 TEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
How do you see your life? Until you get the correct view of life, it will be difficult to live with eternity in perspective. - Gideon Akanbi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Lord, help me to get correct view of life so as to live for You.
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Have a blessed week.
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 11Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“How long, O Lord? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? ...But I have trusted in Your mercy; my heart shall rejoice in Your salvation” (Psalm 13:1, 5 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God remains God no matter what. He will act in His own way and at His own time to deliver. He does not forget nor abandon His own. Continue to trust in Him. You will soon testify to His goodness over your life. - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will continue to trust in God no matter the situation.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today.
Spiritual Digest for the Day 10Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Whenever a piece of pottery turned out imperfect, he would take the clay and make it into something else. Then the Lord said to me, ‘Don't I have the right to do with you people of Israel what the potter did with the clay? You are in my hands just like clay in the potter's hands’” (Jeremiah 18:4-6 TEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
We are never too badly broken for God to reshape. He loves us in spite of our imperfections and past mistakes, and He desires to make us beautiful. - Cindy Hess Kasper
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
No matter my brokenness, reshape me as You want, O Lord.
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Have a refreshing weekend.
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 09Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Now do you think I am trying to make people accept me? No, God is the one I am trying to please. Am I trying to please people? If I wanted to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ” (Galatians 1:10 ERV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
In life, there is only one person you need to please: your Creator. You only have to please the Lord, the one who made you and has a purpose for your life. - Rick Warren
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will not attempt to please anyone except your Creator.
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Have a fantastic Friday.
Spiritual Digest for the Day 08Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Every athlete in training submits to strict discipline, in order to be crowned with a wreath that will not last; but we do it for one that will last forever. That is why I run straight for the finish line; that is why I am like a boxer who does not waste his punches” (1 Corinthians 9:25-26 TEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Life is not a matter of chance but a matter of choice. Things do not just happen. They are made to happen. There is an effort behind every effect. Those who leave their lives to chance will have no chance in life. - Femi Emmanuel
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Lord, help me not to leave things for chance, but strive to make things happen according Your will for my life.
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Have a great Thursday.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 07Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose” (Romans 8:28 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Everything happens for a purpose. We may not see the wisdom of it all now but trust and believe in the Lord that everything is for the best. - Author Unknown
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray to continue to trust and believe in the Lord until His purpose is fulfilled in your life.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Monday, August 5, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him" (Nahum 1:7 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
No matter what you are facing today, no matter what your circumstances are, no matter what your need is, you can lift your head in confidence and praise the name of our great God! Why? Because the LORD is good – and He is good to YOU! - Shad Williams
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Let me always put my trust in You, Lord, no matter my situation.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday.
Spiritual Digest for the Day 05Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye?" (Matthew 7:3-4 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Most of us are farsighted about sin — we see the sins of others but not our own. - Julie Ackerman Link
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to see your sin clearly before seeing the sins of others.
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Have a blessed week.
Sunday, August 4, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 04Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Although they know God’s righteous decree and His judgment, that those who do such [bad and wrong] things deserve death, yet they not only do them, but they even [enthusiastically] approve and tolerate others who practice them” (Romans 1:32 AMP).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
What are those bad and wrong things that you take pleasure in? In what way do you approve of those that are doing such bad and wrong things? Beware that you do not take pleasure in bad and wrong things. - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always be mindful of your actions by not taking pleasure in bad and wrong things.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today.
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 03Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Hebrews 11:6 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
What our faith rests on is the belief that God is in ultimate control and will indeed keep His promises - whether that happens in this life or the next. - Philip Yancey
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will able to rest your faith on the Lord no matter your situation.
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Have a refreshing weekend.
Friday, August 2, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 02Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me” (Revelation 3:20 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God will follow you to the ends of the earth to give you another opportunity to surrender your life to Him. How many opportunities has He already given you? Is it not time you stopped running and surrendered your life to Him? - Bob Gass
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Surrender your total life to Jesus Christ now, if you have not done so.
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Have a fantastic Friday.
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Aug2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me” (Psalm 23:4 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God’s dawn of deliverance often comes when hour of trial is darkest. That is God’s proof of presence and unending care. - Amos O. Tella
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always feel the presence of God in whatever situation you are passing through.
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Happy New Month!
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 31Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“But as for me, I trust in You, O Lord; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in Your hand; deliver me from the hand of my enemies, and from those who persecute me” (Psalm 31:14-15 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
There is so much I don’t know about life in the present and the future, but I trust You, Lord. You are my God. My times are in your hands. - Tom Norvell
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
As I put my times in Your hand, deliver me from the evil ones, O Lord.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 30Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting” (Psalm 139:23-24 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Only God knows the true condition of our heart, and only He can forgive, heal, and lead us to a cleansed life and productive future. - Joe Stowell
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Search my heart, O God, and lead me to Your right path in life.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday.
Monday, July 29, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 29Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“‘For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the Lord. ‘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 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Sometimes our plans are not the plans of God. Hence, it is pertinent to every time structure our steps in alliance with God's plans. - Author Unknown
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always structure your steps in alliance with God's plans.
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Have a marvellous Monday.
Saturday, July 27, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 28Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
"Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen" (Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
God will make you experience things beyond your expectation in your situation! He will definitely do so in His appointed time. Just trust in Him and wait for Him. - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that God will bless you more than your expectation in the situation you are passing through.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today.
Friday, July 26, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 27Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“...let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross...” (Hebrews 12:1b-2a NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Because Jesus Christ is the Author of the “the race”, no matter what is happening in our lives, He is always right there with us and we can finish the race! So, stay focused on the finish line. Do not quit! Finish the race! - Author Unknown
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, Jesus Christ, to always focus on You as I run the heavenly race.
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Have a refreshing weekend.
Spiritual Digest for the Day 26Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
The faithfulness of God provides a sure anchor of hope and comfort for the true believer - an anchor that remains steadfast amidst the uncertainties and vicissitudes of life. - WF Kumuyi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always enjoy the faithfulness of God in your life.
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Have a fabulous Friday.
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 25Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust’” (Psalm 91:2 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
We can be assured of God’s protection and help. When we turn to Him in trust, He promises to respond and be with us. - Karen Huang
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Let me always enjoy Your protection, O God.
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Have a great Thursday.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 24Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour” (1 Peter 5:8 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
The ease with which we can veil our true selves and manage our outward appearances leaves us even more vulnerable to Satan's diabolical attacks. - Charles R. Swindoll
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be vigilant to the schemes of the devil to devour you.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 23Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Gossip is no good! It causes hard feelings and comes between friends” (Proverbs 16:28 CEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
People who waste your time by offering unsolicited gossips should be tactfully shown the way out. - Femi Okunlola
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to avoid people who gossip.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday.
Sunday, July 21, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 22Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea” (Psalm 46:1-2 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
In times of sorrow and hopelessness, there is a spiritual power available to each one of us through Jesus Christ. Therefore, there is never an occasion to give up. - Michael Youssef
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Lord, enable me to avail myself of your supernatural power in times of hopelessness and sorrow.
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Have a blessed week.
Saturday, July 20, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 21Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“...and many who heard [Jesus Christ] were amazed. ‘Where did this man get these things’ they asked. ‘What's this wisdom that has been given him, that he even does miracles! Isn't this the carpenter?’” (Mark 6:2-3a NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Jesus Christ was that carpenter of Nazareth, but He is more than a carpenter. He is the Savoir and Lord of the whole universe. Have you accepted Him? - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for people that have not accepted Jesus Christ as their Saviour and Lord to do so before it is too late.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today.
Friday, July 19, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 20Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones" (Proverbs 3:5-8 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
When our confidence is in the sovereignty of God, we will not panic when we face tough circumstances. But when we try to control our lives and manipulate events and people to our advantage, we will become frustrated and joyless. - Michael Youssef
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Lord, help me to always put my total trust in You.
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Have a refreshing weekend.
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 19Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace]” (Philippians 4:13 AMP).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
The moment you begin believing the truth about God's supernatural enablement that allows you to overcome your struggle rather than succumb to it, will be the moment you step into a whole new experience of joyful living and freedom. - Charles R. Swindoll
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O Lord, to always believe in myself as I believe in You for strength to do all things.
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Have a fabulous Friday.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 18Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name” (Psalm 100:4 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Praise reminds us of God's character and faithfulness. It shifts our focus from our circumstances to the One who is greater than any situation we may face. - Rotimi Oluwaseyitan
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Give me the grace, to always praise You in spite of my circumstances.
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Have a great Thursday.
Spiritual Digest for the Day 17Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“We must keep our eyes on Jesus, who leads us and makes our faith complete. He endured the shame of being nailed to a cross, because he knew later on he would be glad he did. Now he is seated at the right side of God's throne!” (Hebrews 12:2 CEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Turn your eyes upon Jesus Christ, Look full in His wonderful face, And the things of earth will grow strangely dim, In the light of His glory and grace. - Helen Howarth Lemmel
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace not to lose your focus on Jesus Christ.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 16Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“But godliness actually is a source of great gain when accompanied by contentment [that contentment which comes from a sense of inner confidence based on the sufficiency of God]” (1 Timothy 6:6 AMP).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
If you want to feel rich, just count all of the things you have that money cannot buy. - Anonymous
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always be content with the little you have.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday.
Monday, July 15, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 15Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“And Peter answered Him and said, ‘Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.’ So He said, ‘Come.’ And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus” (Matthew 14:28-29 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the common place, the slaves of the ordinary. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always dare to be different and do things that are impossible for others.
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Have a marvelous Monday.
Sunday, July 14, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 14Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
"In his distress he sought the favor of the LORD his God and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers. And when he prayed to him, the LORD was moved by his entreaty and listened to his plea; so he brought him back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God" (2 Chronicles 33:12-13 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
No matter your past history, all is not lost for you! You can still achieve much for God, only if you can humble yourself before God. Confess your sins and turn to God. It shall be well with you! - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that the ending of your life will be far better than its beginning.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today.
Saturday, July 13, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 13Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, For this is man’s all. For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil” (Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
When we are conscious of and internalize God's commandments, it can lead to a reverent fear of Him and a lifestyle to match. Let us bring our sins to Him and experience anew His loving, forgiving heart. - Marvin Williams
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the consciousness of God’s commandments in all your endeavours in life.
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Have a refreshing weekend.
Friday, July 12, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 12Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“If your brother sins against you, go and show him his fault, just between the two of you. If he listens to you, you have won your brother over” (Matthew 18:15 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
If we will succeed and fulfil our calling, then we must make concerted efforts to resolve the imbalances in our relationships. - Deji Isaac Ayegboyin
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Lord, enable me to be at peace with everybody around me.
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Have a fantastic Friday.
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 11Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead” (Philippians 3:13 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Every moment wasted looking back keeps us from moving forward. - Hilary Clinton
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will not waste your time looking back but always move forward in all your endeavours.
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Have a great Thursday.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 10Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Every day is a new day - a day for new beginnings, new dreams, new action - a day for challenge, adventure, and discovery. TODAY, what is your goal? What is your dream? What action are you taking to further your goals and dreams? - Jonathan Lockwood Huie
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to utilize this day to fulfil part of your life goal.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Spiritual Digest for the Day 09Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men” (Romans 12:18 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Part of the happiness of life consists not in fighting battles, but in avoiding them. A masterly retreat is in itself a victory. - Norman Vincent Peale
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace to always avoid conflicts as much as possible.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday.
Monday, July 8, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 08Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“My words were eagerly accepted like the showers of spring, and the smile on my face renewed everyone's hopes” (Job 29:23-24 CEV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing. - Mother Teresa
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will renew someone’s hope today by your smile.
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Have a blessed week.
Sunday, July 7, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 07Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Do not because of your seemingly greatness become proud thereby leading yourself to destruction! - Bayo Afolaranmi
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will not be full of yourself because of who you are.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today.
Saturday, July 6, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you” (Ephesians 4:31–32 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
When you spend so much time on regret and resentment—thinking about how you will get even with people who have hurt you—you run out of energy for what matters in the here and now. - Rick Warren
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O God, not to allow bitterness and resentment ruin my joy in life.
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Have a refreshing weekend.
Friday, July 5, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 05Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed” (Mark 1:35 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
We all need time to relax, to think and meditate, to learn and grow. If we do not take time to sharpen the axe of our life, we will become dull and lose our effectiveness. - Author Unknown
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace to always create time for yourself to relax, think, meditate, and learn, so as to grow steadily in life.
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Have a fantastic Friday.
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 04Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone” (Colossians 4:6 NIV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
It is essential that we use our words with great wisdom and care. Consider carefully the words you choose. Will they be seasoned with the balm of grace or with the poison of anger? - Bill Crowder
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always use your words with great wisdom and care.
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Have a great Thursday.
Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 03Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city” (Proverbs 16:32 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
If you get frustrated by some of your family, focus on the good aspects of your relationship and attempt to overlook the irritations. Then give thanks for everyone who plays a part in your life. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace to always control your anger.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday.
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 02Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold” (Proverbs 22:1 NKJV).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Even though you may not have much in the way of material possessions, a good name is one of those wonderful gifts you can pass on to your children. - David Jeremiah
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
O God, enable me to have a good name more than any earthly possession.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday.
Monday, July 1, 2024
Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Jul2024
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“For this reason [that is, because of God’s final revelation in His Son Jesus and because of Jesus’ superiority to the angels] we must pay much closer attention than ever to the things that we have heard, so that we do not [in any way] drift away from truth” (Hebrews 2:1 AMP).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
As we connect with the Lord regularly, He will be faithful to sustain us, and we can avoid drifting away. - Lawrence Darmani
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be very careful not to drift away from the sound doctrine of God’s words.
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Welcome to the second half of the year 2024!
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