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[Korede Komaiya @KoredeKomaiya]

We are seeing the move of the Spirit in our midst like never before! The glory of God rests mightily upon our services, and the same power that raised Christ from the dead is at work daily, doing wonders in Master’s Place.

Truly, God is working wonders in our midst, and we are only getting started!

[Mrs. Dr. Publius @MrsDrPublius]

Good Morning,

Please join me for a daily scripture break.

Job 19:25:

"I know that my Redeemer lives, and that in the end He will stand on the earth.”

As you end your week and think about all of the challenges you encountered and all that you accomplished, this verse keeps me focused on the most important thing.  

In Acts 1:11, it says, "...This same Jesus, Who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.” He is coming again. We must place all of our faith and hope in His Mercy and we will live with Him forever. Amen.

Have a very blessed weekend.

Many blessings to you.

Peace and be prepared.

[Dipo Adepoju @DipoAdepoju]

I think I had always wanted to know what was on the other side.

I grew up in a Christian home. Daddy is an Evangelist (Pastor), and Mum is a deeply devoted believer.

So growing up, everything was church, Jesus, prayer, Bible study… everything.

And honestly, at some point, it started to feel like a burden to me.

I wanted to know what life outside all of that looked like.

I wanted to experience the world for myself.

And eventually, I did.

I got to see the other side.

At first, it was fun.

It felt exciting. I thought, “So this is what I’ve been missing?”

But it didn’t take long before things started changing.

I lost my peace.

I started drifting further and further away from God.

And before I knew it, I was becoming someone I didn’t even like.

I had no joy.

No peace.

And definitely no hope.

The things I thought would make me happy were actually taking more from me than they gave me.

And then, somehow, I found my way back to Jesus.

Or maybe I should say, Jesus found me again.

And honestly, running back to Him became one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life.

Because now I know something I didn’t know then:

There was nothing on the other side that was worth losing Jesus for.

And I pray someday soon, you will find your way back to Jesus

[Jeremiah Knight @iamrjknight]

Sin rarely conquers a culture in one dramatic moment. More often, it advances by stages.

First, what God forbids is tolerated. Then what was tolerated is defended. Eventually, what was defended is celebrated, and those who still call it sin are treated as the problem.

Scripture shows this pattern clearly. Paul says that fallen humanity not only practices what God condemns, but also “give hearty approval to those who practice them” (Romans 1:32). That is the final stage of moral rebellion. Sin is no longer merely committed in secret. It receives applause.

Isaiah warned of the same corruption: “Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness” (Isaiah 5:20).

This is why one generation’s compromise rarely remains private. What parents excuse, children often normalize. What churches refuse to confront, the next generation may eventually defend as righteousness.

But this warning must begin with us, not merely with society.

The Church cannot condemn the world for celebrating sins that we quietly tolerate in our own homes, pulpits, marriages, entertainment, and private lives. Peter says judgment begins “with the household of God” (1 Peter 4:17).

Grace does not teach us to make peace with sin. Paul says the grace of God instructs us “to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly” (Titus 2:11–12).

So we must love sinners without redefining sin. We must show mercy without calling darkness light. We must preach forgiveness without removing repentance.

Because once a generation becomes ashamed to call sin what God calls sin, the generation after it may become proud of what should have brought us to our knees.

The answer is not cultural anger.

The answer is repentance, holiness, faithful preaching, and a Church that fears God more than it fears being rejected by the age.

[Search the Scriptures @renewingprotest]

"The LORD is my shepherd." (Psalm 23:1)

David begins with a relationship.

He does not say, "The LORD is a shepherd." He says, "my Shepherd."

That difference is significant.

A person may know facts about God without actually trusting God. But David speaks from personal experience. He knows God as the One who leads him, protects him, corrects him, provides for him, and remains with him.

Jesus later declared: "I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep." (John 10:11)

The Shepherd does not merely give instructions from a distance. He comes near. He knows His sheep.

"I know my sheep, and am known of mine." (John 10:14)

Christianity begins here, not with what we possess, accomplish, or understand, but with whom we belong to.

The question is not merely, "Do I know about the Shepherd?"

The deeper question is, "Do I know the Shepherd?"

[Mrs. Dr. Publius @MrsDrPublius]

Good Morning,

Please join me for a daily scripture break.

Psalm 105:5:

"Remember the wonders He has done, His miracles, and the judgments He pronounced…”

This verse evokes such an emotional response in me.  Sometimes it saddens me while I am watching a ballgame I witness the jubilant reaction of a crowd when their team scores.  I think about all of the wonderful things God has done for me, my family and our country. Yet, people don’t gather in these numbers to thank Him and celebrate Him.  I’m not criticizing being a sports fan because God wants us to enjoy our lives with family and friends.  Conversely, when our church celebrates our Easter Vigil service (Saturday evening before Easter) I am also struck by so many people gathering together and reading on average 8-10 different accounts of miracles God performed from the Old Testament and a couple passages from the New Testament. It is a such a beautiful service.  I almost always spend a few minutes just praising God quietly in my spirit as we read the passages.

We must as sign of our love and gratitude to God to slow down our lives and consider “…the wonders He has done, His miracles, and the judgments…”  I have mentioned in passing the suggestion to journal during your daily devotions. Let’s examine why it is important to record what God shares with you during daily devotions.

In the following passage Colossians 1: 9-11, it says, "For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please Him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, being strengthened with all power according to His glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience.”  This wonderful passage is chalked full of spiritual sustenance. Let’s examine the passage closely.

To give some context, Paul in this opening chapter is speaking to the church in Colossae.

1. Paul is continually praying for them.

2. Paul asks God to fill the members of the church with :
Knowledge of God’s Will through ALL the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives. (We studied this passage in a previous post.)

3. Paul prays the people may live a life worthy of God.

4. Paul prays each member pleases God in EVERY way. Paul specifically mentions for believers to strive to
- Bear fruit in EVERY good work
- Grow in the knowledge of God
- Be strengthened with ALL power according to His glorious might

5. Then Paul reveals the purpose of these petitions is each member may build great endurance and patience.

By taking a few moments to outline all of components of this prayer this will allow the Holy Spirit to teach and instruct you in an organized manner.  People learn in different ways but writing things down and reviewing the precepts later is a practice God promoted in the Scriptures.  To me, the inference is God wants you to go back at a later time and review the generous instruction of the Holy Spirit and how to implement it in our daily lives. God has modeled this concept Himself. In Habakkuk 2:2, it says, “Then the Lord replied: “ Write down the revelation and make it plain tablets so that the herald may run with it.”

We are all called to spend time in God’s Word. (Romans 12:2)

1. We should think about God’s Word.
a.  Ps 119:27 - "Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds."
b.  Luke 2:16-20 -  "So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told."

Mary "pondered things in her heart.”  (Luke 1:29, Luke 2:51)  We shouldn’t read the Word of God in our daily devotional and then forget about it. Mary provides an excellent example of how we are to immerse ourselves in the Word of God. By thinking about it, ruminating over it, and processing the truths we glean from our time spent with Him our wisdom and knowledge expand proportionally.

2. We should study God’s Word.

a.  Ps 119:15 - “I meditate on Your precepts and consider Your ways."

b.  Psalm 111:12 - “Praise be to you, Lord; teach me your decrees."

c.  Psalms 1:1-2 - "Blessed is the one who does not walk in step with the wicked or stand in the way that sinners take or sit in the company of mockers, but whose delight is in the law of the LORD, and who meditates on his law day and night.”

3. We should write down what we learn (journal).  God through His prophets and servants, wrote His decrees, commandments, precepts for further study and future generations in the Bible.  Writing your thoughts, beliefs, emotions in a journal is an intimate reflection of you. Your journal can become a written conversation with the Lord.

a.  Psalm 102:18 - "Let this be written for a future generation, that a people not yet created may praise the Lord…"

b.  Psalm 56:8 - "Record my misery; list my tears on your scroll— are they not in your record?"

c.  Jeremiah 30:1-2 - “This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: "This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘Write in a book all the words I have spoken to you.’"

We are not required to journal and each of you know what methods of learning fits you best.  I will say from time to time I will review one of my past journals. It is like pulling back a curtain and you are taken back in time.  You remember the emotions, circumstances, mental challenges you experienced. Then you remember how God delivered you out of a difficult time or blessed you unexpectedly and I find myself thanking Him again. It fills my heart with joy.

I hope this scripture break was helpful.  Have a blessed weekend.

Peace and be prepared.

[Rabbi Brian Samuel @rabbriansamuel]

For anyone who struggles with repeated sinful patterns and thoughts, whether anger, jealousy, depression, self-loathing, lust, or anything else that falls short of God’s best:

Here is a seven-step formula I learned from the late Pastor Henry Wright. I use it regularly in my own life, and I teach it often.

Let’s use lust as an example.

1. Recognize

Recognize the issue you repeatedly face and bring it before God.

🙏 “Father, I recognize that I have aligned myself with a spirit of lust.”

❗️ NOTE: Rather than say, "I HAVE such-and-such", I would say, "I HAVE ALIGNED WITH A SPIRIT of such-and-such." Don't take ownership. It is not you, it is not yours. This concept comes from Romans 7:17: "I am no longer the one doing it, but sin which dwells in me."

2. Responsibility

Take responsibility for it. Don’t blame your parents or even a traumatic or abusive experience that may have caused it. That experience may have truly been the trigger, but it is your responsibility to bring it before the Lord and seek healing.

🙏 “Father, I take responsibility for aligning myself with a spirit of lust. I don’t blame anyone or anything for this. I take full responsibility.”

3. Repent

Repentance is expressing genuine remorse before the Lord.

🙏 “Father, I repent for aligning myself with a spirit of lust. I am truly sorry before You.”

4. Renounce

Renunciation is your declaration that you are turning away from that pattern and choosing a different direction.

🙏 “Father, I renounce my alignment with a spirit of lust. I turn away from it right now, in Jesus' name.”

5. Remove

Not every sinful struggle has a demonic component. But if there is demonic influence involved, remove it through the authority you have in Jesus.

🙏 “In the name of Jesus: Evil spirit of lust, I bind you up, I break your power, and I cast you out. Get out, now.”

6. Refill

Where that sinful pattern once occupied space in your thoughts and life, ask God to refill that same space with His truth.

🙏 “Father, please refill me now. In every area where lust took residence, refill me right there with Your divine truth.”

7. Repeat

God can bring healing in a moment. He can also bring healing over time.

If the pattern returns, don’t quit. Go through the process again.

✨️ Seven Steps: Recognize. Responsibility. Repent. Renounce. Remove. Refill. Repeat.

I offer this to you, because I sincerely employ this regularly in my prayer life. I attest to its efficacy. especially when the Holy Spirit reveals an ungodly thought or behavior pattern that falls short.

Shalom.

❤️❤️❤️

[Mrs. Dr. Publius @MrsDrPublius]

Good Morning,

Please join me for a daily scripture break.

Psalm 56:3:

"When I am afraid, I put my trust in You.”

No matter your station in life, this should be one of your “go-to" verses.  Early in my Christian journey when I encountered a difficult situation, I would frequently revert to old habits.  I would try to figure things out on my own, seek advice from people I trusted and pray (but I was doing all of the talking).  What I would never admit was that I was afraid.  I didn’t know what God wanted me to do.

When the gray hairs come and the wrinkles form you discover the simple answer is usually the most profound - your surest path.

Next time you are in a tight spot, start here: Psalm 56:3.

 I will provide a second post with a list scriptures to comfort you when you are afraid. I hope it is helpful.

God bless you.

Peace and be prepared.

[Mrs. Dr. Publius @MrsDrPublius]

Please tuck this list of scriptures somewhere accessible. The next time you are afraid and don’t know what to do please read these scriptures out loud. God bless you.

1.  Psalm 32:8 - "I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with My loving eye on you."

2.  Isaiah 30:21 - "Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”

3.  Psalm 37:23-24 - "The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in Him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with His hand."

4.  Isaiah 41:10 - “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed for I am your God.   I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

5.  Romans 8:28 - “ 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."

6.  Psalm 46:1 -  "God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."

7.  Isaiah 26:3 - “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You."

8.  John 14:27 - "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."

9.  Genesis 28:15 -  "I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you.”

10. Exodus 14:14 - "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”

11.  Psalm 34:17 -  “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles."

12.  Proverbs 3:5-6 - “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight."

13.  Lamentations 3:25 - “The Lord is good to those whose hope is in Him, to the one who seeks Him;…"

14.  I Peter 5:7 - “ Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you."

15.  Psalm 94:19 - “ When anxiety was great within me, Your consolation brought me joy."

May God’s peace and comfort keep you and strengthen you.

Peace and be prepared.

[Aji Bussu Onye Mpiawa azụ 🇨🇮 @AfamDeluxo]

Sọlọmọn Buchi absolutely cooked with this video. Everyone needs to watch it.

[Tevin Macharia Mukabana @TevinMacharia]

Tasha Cobbs confession and Repentance Tasha has been through so much, and I’m beyond grateful that God brought her back to us. I’ve been a fan of Tasha Cobbs for years, and seeing her strength and faith means more to me than words can express.
One thing I’ve learned is that no matter how far you may drift from God, His love never leaves you. He is always ready to welcome you back into His presence and restore you to His glory. Sometimes, finding your way back to Him requires letting go of people you truly love—not because you don’t care about them, but because obedience to God often calls for difficult decisions. His purpose for your life is greater than anything you have to leave behind, and He will always honor those who choose Him.

[Diamond's 💎 @FavourOge13]

..... them because you think it is hard also.
This summer, let me hold you by the hand. Let us learn simple mathematical basics for you and the kids 😉
More details in the flier.

[Diamond's 💎 @FavourOge13]

One major fear of leaners from time has been the fear of mathematics. But fear is just false evidence appearing real. Mathematics is never hard. NEVER!!! You do not have to dodge your kids' arithmetics assignments or careless to check even when you outsource teaching ....

[Fathers Diary @Fathers_Diary]

Warnings from your body you should never IGNORE;

- Sudden headache = stroke warning
- Rapid heartbeat at rest = Thyroid disorder
- Dry mouth constantly = diabetes early sign
- Double vision sometimes = nerve problem
- Night sweating = hormonal imbalance
- Snoring heavily = sleep apnea
- Hair loss in patches = autoimmune condition sign
- Tooth enamel weakening = Acid reflux damage
- Heels pain in the morning = plantar fasciitis
- Restless leg at night = low iron
- Skin tags = insulin resistance
- Waking up at 3am = cortisol rhythm disruption
- Bone cracking often = crepitus
- Stomach cramp = ulcer sign
- Grooved nails = mineral imbalance
- Eye pain = glaucoma sign
- Stiff neck = meningitis warning
- Calf pain = blood clot risk
- Always tired after meals = blood sugar imbalance
- Yellowing of the eyes = jaundice (liver issues)

Naturally start eating these to fix yourself;

1. Pomegranates
2. Avocado
3. Pineapple
4. Watermelon
5. Walnuts
6. Red meat
7. Salmon
8. Garlic
9. Cloves
10. Ginger
11. Oysters
12. Ginseng
13. Dates
14. Leafy green
15. Maca
16. Eggs
17. Banana
18. Coconut
19. Oats
20. Beetroots
21. Cucumber

Before you take medicine, try nature.

[Alpha Prime @Alpha_Prime__]

YOU’RE EATING THESE FOODS AT THE WRONG TIME

1. Rice – Avoid dinner (causes weight gain)

2. Eggs – Better earlier in the day, not late at night (heavy digestion)

3. Chocolate – Avoid late night (sugar spikes)

4. Bananas – Don’t eat on an empty stomach (acidic)

5. Tomatoes – Don’t eat before sleep (acid reflux)

6. Watermelon – Not at night (digestion issues)

7. Milk – Best at night, not morning

8. Oranges – Not on an empty stomach (acidic)

9. Green Tea – Avoid on an empty stomach (acidity)

10. Apples – Best in the morning, not at night

11. Cucumber – Avoid at night (bloating)

12. Honey – Best in the morning, avoid heating it

[Dédáyọ̀ Roots @DedayoRoots]

JULY CHALLENGE

- Eat iru, dawadawa or ugba at least 3x/week
- No soft drinks. Not one
- Add fermented locust bean to one meal daily
- Drink kunu or kunun zaki instead of juice
- Natural antibiotics
- Eat slowly. Chew every meal properly
- No eating after 8pm
- Learn what "gut microbiome" means and why your ancestors already solved it
- Write down every ultra-processed thing you ate this week. Be honest
- Tag someone whose gut needs rescuing

Who's healing from the inside out?

[Barbara Oneill @BarbaraOneillAU]

THINGS PHARMA IS HIDING FROM YOU:

01. Stress needs green tea
02. Toothache needs cloves
03. Low blood sugar needs dates
04. Acne needs turmeric
05. Insomnia needs kiwi
06. Fatigue needs spinach
07. Bloating needs yogurt
08. Dehydration needs cucumber
09. Headache needs bananas
10. Low energy needs oranges
11. Dry hair needs salmon
12. Constipation needs apples
13. Muscle cramps need avocado
14. Weak memory needs blueberries
15. Brittle hair needs peppers
16. Poor digestion needs ginger
17. Low immunity needs garlic
18. Sore throat needs honey
19. Eye strain needs carrots
20. Anxiety needs chamomile tea

[Remi @Miss_Oluremi]

You need 4 bank accounts if you want to build wealth without constantly wondering where your money went:

1. Income Account
This is where all your money comes in. salary, business income, side hustles, investment returns, and every other source of income. Don't spend directly from this account. Let it be the control centre where every naira is assigned a purpose.

2. Essentials Account
This covers your monthly necessities: rent, groceries, transportation, utilities, subscriptions, and other unavoidable expenses. Automatically transfer a fixed percentage here every month. If it's not a necessity, it doesn't belong in this account. Be honest with yourself.

3. Investment Account
This is where your future is built. Use it for stocks, crypto, index funds, retirement savings, or saving toward a home. Pay your future self before anyone else. Money leaving this account should create more wealth, not fund lifestyle upgrades.

4. Fun Account
Life isn't just about paying bills. Set aside a fixed amount for dining out, skincare, entertainment, travel, shopping, or hobbies. When your fun money runs out, the fun pauses until next month. Keeping pleasure separate from essentials helps you enjoy your money without guilt or overspending.

The goal isn't to have more bank accounts.

The goal is to give every naira a clear assignment before it disappears.

If you don't want four separate bank accounts, you can also use dedicated sub-accounts, wallets, or budgeting "spaces" offered by many banks and finance apps. The key idea is separating the purpose of your money, not necessarily opening four different banks.

[Ja Leto @_falsi1ke]

Normalise praying before you sleep, we are at war with people who don't even know what they want from us.

[Glorious God @GloriousGod01]

1. Write down the passwords to every app, wallet and account on your phone in a physical book. Keep it somewhere safe. If anything happens to you unexpectedly, your loved ones should be able to access what you left behind.

2. Have at least two trusted people in your life. Someone who trusts you and someone you trust. The person you trust should know your account passwords and be aware of your savings and investments. Not for control, for security. It is painful when someone suffers to make money, dies and no one gets access to what they left behind.

3. There are things you should never be loud about until you achieve them. Learn to be quiet sometimes. And no, I am not talking about money.

4. When you visit a new place, be careful about what you eat and how much you drink. Requesting to use someone's toilet on your first visit is not a great look. Watch what goes into your mouth.

5. At the end of every day, lie down, reflect and tell yourself the truth about how the day went. If you offended anyone, send an apology text before you drop your phone that night. You will be surprised how much respect that simple habit earns you.

Above all, love God.