Pastor Bayo Afolaranmi

Spiritual Digest for the Day 11Jan2024

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
"A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed" (Proverbs 11:25 NIV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Do you give cheerfully to God? If you do, God will give you the desires of your heart. - Goke Adeleke

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, Lord, to always give cheerfully to You.
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Have a great Thursday.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 10Jan2024

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth” (Philippians 2:10 NKJV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
In our times of greatest joy and our deepest need, the name we cling to is Jesus Christ. He will never leave us, and His love will not fail. - David C. McCasland

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace to always cling to the name of Jesus Christ in whatever situation you find yourself.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 09Jan2024

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name” (John 1:12 NKJV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
The people who shut their doors on Christ always shut out great blessings; those who open to Him let all heaven's love and joy into their lives. - James R. Miller

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ACTION FOR THE DAY
Open the door of your life to Jesus Christ today if you have not done so.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 08Jan2024

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’” (Jeremiah 29:11 NIV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
You are important to God! He has a plan and purpose for your life. He will equip you for every ministry He calls you to do. Seek His will, find your place of service, and pursue with perseverance all that God wants to do in and through your life. He will faithfully lead you and empower you! – Ed Powell

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Fulfil Your plan in my life, O Lord!
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Have a blessed week.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 07Jan2024

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
Do you trust in God? Can you boldly say in times of trouble that God is your refuge and fortress? Who will you even turn to when you are in trouble? - Bayo Afolaranmi

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace to always trust God in any situation of life.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today.

Dearly Beloved,
THE GOD IN WHOM I TRUST
“I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust’” (Psalm 91:2 NKJV).
The people were enjoying their flight when they suddenly heard that the pilot had lost control of the plane. The likely consequence of this is a plane crash and that probably would be the end of all the passengers and the crew of the plane. The tranquillity that reigned in the plane metamorphosed into fear and uneasiness. People were calling on their gods to deliver them. Some were calling on their dead ancestors to come to their aid. There were even some that were saying their last prayers! Nevertheless, there was a woman in the plane who was not moved by the news of the impending danger. She was calm where she sat. Others around her were wondering what could be the secret of her calmness in such a situation.
The people were still expecting the worst when they heard another announcement, a good one, that the pilot had regained control of the plane. They eventually landed safely at their destination. As they were alighting from the plane, a curious man came to the calm woman and inquired from her the secret of her calmness. The woman just said: “God, in whom I trust, He is my refuge and fortress. He is there for me always.”
People have options to trust in anything or anybody in times of distress. The thing may be past experiences, power, knowledge, human wisdom, expertise, or capability. People trusted may be superior officers, parents, political, traditional, or religious leaders, teachers, supervisors, or mentors. The object of trust may even be oneself. Who or what would you trust in times of trouble? The psalmist declared, “Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the Lord our God” (Psalm 20:7 NKJV).
Do you also trust in that God? Can you boldly say in times of trouble that God is your refuge and fortress? Who will you even turn to when you are in trouble? God says in Psalm 50:15, “Call upon Me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you shall glorify Me” (NKJV). Also in Psalm 91:15, He says, “He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honor him” (NKJV).
The God, in whom I will trust, will always save you from all evil. Amen.
In His service,
Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).

Prayer Point: Pray for the grace to always trust God in any situation of life.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 06Jan2024

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7 NKJV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Nobody should tell you what to give. What is generous for you is your decision. God loves it when you give because you want to—out of love for Him and a desire to be like Him. - Rick Warren

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
O God, give me a generous heart that no one will force me to give this year.
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Have a refreshing weekend.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 05Jan2024

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12 NKJV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Place this year in God's hands, make a commitment to keep His Word and put it into practice so that, even when difficult times come, you will be steadfast in His promises. - Author Unknown

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O God, to commit myself to keeping You Word and putting it into practice.
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Have a fantastic Friday.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 04Jan2024

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to be kind to each other and to everyone else” (1 Thessalonians 5:15 NIV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
You cannot live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you. - John Wooden

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that this new year you will be able to help people that cannot repay you.
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Have a great Thursday.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 03Jan2024

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; but we will remember the name of the Lord our God” (Psalm 20:7 NKJV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Do not trust in your past experience, knowledge or anybody this year. Rather trust in the Lord who can see you through the year successfully. - Bayo Afolaranmi

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will not rely on any other thing or person this year instead of God.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 02Jan2024

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“You [God] will keep in perfect and constant peace the one whose mind is steadfast [that is, committed and focused on You—in both inclination and character], because he trusts and takes refuge in You [with hope and confident expectation]” (Isaiah 26:3 AMP).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
The Lord is looking for people whose mind will steadfastly rest in Him this year to give them perfect peace. - Bayo Afolaranmi

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O God, to steadfastly rest my mind in You this year so as to enjoy Your perfect peace.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 01Jan2024

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge...your dwelling place, No evil shall befall you, Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling; For He shall give His angels charge over you, To keep you in all your ways.... You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra, The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot” (Psalm 91:9-13 NKJV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
For everyone who wholeheartedly trusts in the Lord for protection and makes God Most High their place of safety this year and throughout their lifetime, the Lord is ready protect them wherever they go from bad things like diseases, harms, and dangers. He will grant such people successes in all their endeavours. - Bayo Afolaranmi

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O God, to wholeheartedly trust in You this year and throughout my lifetime.
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Happy New Year (2024)! Thank God for witnessing the year.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 31Dec2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you — unless, of course, you fail the test?” (2 Corinthians 13:5 NIV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
As the year runs to an end, taking stock of our lives will really help us to fare better in the coming year. By His grace, the year 2024 will be far better for you in all ramifications in Jesus’ name. Amen. - Bayo Afolaranmi

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace to examine yourself as the year ends so that you will fare better in the coming year.
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Welcome to the last day in year 2023! Thank God for witnessing the day.

Dearly Beloved,
LET’S TAKE A STOCK
“Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you — unless, of course, you fail the test?” (2 Corinthians 13:5 NIV).
It is the end of another year! The journey of another 365 days is about to come to an end. Just in few days, we will be in another year. Glory be to God! It is the usual practice of most companies to take stock of their activities for a financial year at the end of such year to ascertain their profits, loss, assets and liabilities. It is good for each of us to take stock of not only our businesses, but our lives, especially spiritual lives. You were at a point in your spiritual life at the beginning of this year. Have you improved on or even maintained that level? Can you say you have grown older and better spiritually this year? Many resolutions were made at the beginning of this year. How far could you go in line with those resolutions? You set a goal for yourself at a point in time this year. How far could you achieve such goal?
Having discussed many issues with the Corinthians church in his epistles to them, Apostle Paul enjoined them to examine themselves to see whether they are still in the faith. Likewise, having sent messages to you every week this year, I am also encouraging you to examine yourself. Evaluate yourself. How will you rate yourself this year? Are you below average, on average, or above average? If you rate below average, do not be discouraged. You still have the opportunity to do better next year. If you rate above average, I congratulate you. However, do not relax next year till your average becomes the best. There is a song we used to sing when I was in primary school that goes thus: Good, better, best; I shall never rest; until my good is better; and my better is best. Join Apostle Paul to boast, “I can do everything through [Jesus Christ] who gives me strength” (Philippians 4:13 NIV).
As the year runs to an end, taking stock of our lives will really help us to fare better in the coming year. By His grace, the year 2024 will be far better for you in all ramifications in Jesus’ name. Amen.
In His service,
Bayo Afolaranmi (Pastor).

Prayer Point: Pray for the grace to examine yourself as the year ends so that you will fare better in the coming year.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 30Dec2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Trust the Lord completely, and don't depend on your own knowledge. With every step you take, think about what the Lord wants, and he will help you go the right way. Don't trust in your own wisdom, but fear and respect the Lord and stay away from evil. If you do this, it will be like a refreshing drink and medicine for your body” (Proverbs 3:5-8 ERV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
If you want to see God's promises fulfilled in your life this coming year, do not rush things or you might give birth to an Ishmael. Be careful, people will try to involve you in all kinds of schemes to rescue and promote yourself. God does not need your help to bless you. - Yemi Ladokun

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Thank God for the passing year. Pray that you will be able to trust God totally in the coming year.
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Have a refreshing weekend!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 29Dec2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 3:12-14 NIV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Good, Better, Best; I shall never rest, until my good is better, and my better's best. - Author Unknown

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be able to leave the unachieved goals of this year behind and forge ahead for a better year (2024).
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Have a fabulous Friday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 28Dec2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“We did this, not because we do not have the right to such help, but in order to make ourselves a model for you to follow” (2 Thessalonians 3:9 NIV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
It is important to set a good example for your children, your loved ones, your community, and future generations. Setting a good example becomes automatic if you always do your best. When you do your best, you never have to worry about having a negative impact on another. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will be a good model to people around you.
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Have a great Thursday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 27Dec2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Praise be to the Lord my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. O Lord, what is man that you care for him, the son of man that you think of him?” (Psalm 144:1-3 NIV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Undoubtedly, the Lord has done many things for you this fading year. Reflect on these things. Praise Him for the year, and be expectant for a better new year. - Bayo Afolaranmi

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will always reflect and thank God for what He has done for you in the past.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 26Dec2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“[Jesus Christ] came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God” (John 1:11-12 NIV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Boxing Day is associated with giving and receiving of gifts. Have you received the greatest Gift, Jesus Christ, into your life? - Bayo Afolaranmi

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that the greatest Gift, Jesus Christ, will not elude you during this Christmas season.
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Happy Boxing Day!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 25Dec2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” (John 1:14 NKJV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
The Word of God (Jesus Christ) became a Man in the world so that people of the world may benefit from the Word of life full of God’s grace and glory. - Bayo Afolaranmi

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will benefit from the Word that became a Man during this Christmas season.
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I wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year (2024) in advance!

Spiritual Digest for the Day 24Dec2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6 NKJV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
While it is good to decently celebrate the Child that was born in Bethlehem, it is far better to believe in the Son that was given during that event for the salvation of humankind. - Bayo Afolaranmi

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will not only join others to celebrate this Christmas season, but really believe in the Son that was given during the event.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experience today.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 23Dec2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, 'I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life'” (John 8:12 NKJV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
No matter how you are hurting this Christmas, Jesus Christ can heal you. He can take your resentment, worry, guilt, fear, bitterness, boredom, and pain and cover it with the light of His love. This is what it means for Jesus Christ to be the Light of the World. - Rick Warren

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Shine Your light, O Jesus Christ, into the darkness of my life.
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Have a refreshing weekend.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 22Dec2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever” (Psalms 23:6 NKJV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Whenever we choose to follow God, everything that follows God will surely follow us. Putting God above everything in our lives, places everything within our reach, and at our command. - Rotimi Oluwaseyitan

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O God, to choose to follow You so that everything that follows You shall surely follow me.
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Have a fantastic Friday.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 21Dec2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“And [Mary] brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields.... And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them..." (Luke 2:7-9 NKJV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
If man were to script the Son of God's birth, Jesus would have been born in a palace or a mansion. The news of His birth would have first been sent to one of the power brokers of the day - King Herod or Caesar Augustus. But, God's script was different. - Marji Kruger

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray that you will not miss the true meaning of the birth of Jesus Christ.
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Have a great Thursday.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 19Dec2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“At least there is hope for a tree: If it is cut down, it will sprout again, and its new shoots will not fail. Its roots may grow old in the ground and its stump die in the soil, yet at the scent of water it will bud and put forth shoots like a plant” (Job 14:7-9 NIV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
There is no such thing as a hopeless situation. Every single circumstance of your life can change! - Rhonda Byrne

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Lord, turn my seemingly hopeless situation to a hopeful one.
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Have a tremendous Tuesday.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 17Dec2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“As God's fellow workers we urge you not to receive God's grace in vain. For he says, ‘In the time of my favor I heard you, In the time of my favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you.’ I tell you, now is the time of God's favor, now is the day of salvation” (2 Corinthians 6:1-2 NIV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
It is good to make good resolutions on December 31. However, do not wait till that day. Resolve today to abstain from bad habits and start doing good. If you sincerely determine today, the Lord will indeed help you. - Bayo Afolaranmi

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace to be able to stand by the resolution to abstain from bad habits and start doing good as from today.
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Have a divine-encounter worship experince today.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 16Dec2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13 NKJV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new. - Brian Tracy

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Pray for the grace to do what you think you cannot do before.
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Have a refreshing weekend.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 15Dec2023
BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“Merely hearing God's law is a waste of your time if you don't do what he commands. Doing, not hearing, is what makes the difference with God” (Romans 2:13 MSG).
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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
It is not about knowing; it is about doing. It is not about judging others; it is about ME judging myself. It is not about teaching others; it is about ME doing and living what I teach. - Femi Okunlola
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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
O Lord, help me to be real doer of Your word.
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Have a fabulous Friday.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 14Dec2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“And above all things have fervent love for one another, for 'love will cover a multitude of sins'” (1 Peter 4:8 NKJV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Man must evolve for all human conflict, a method which rejects revenge, aggression and retaliation. The foundation of such a method is love. - Martin Luther King, Jr.

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O God, to love in order to cover a multitude of sins.
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Have a great Thursday.

Spiritual Digest for the Day 13Dec2023

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
“‘All things are allowed,’ you say. But not all things are good. ‘All things are allowed.’ But some things don’t help anyone” (1 Corinthians 10:23 ERV).

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QUOTE FOR THE DAY
Some things are not necessarily wrong — they are just not necessary. Once you figure this out, you are going to be able to better withstand the hard times in life. You are going to be resilient! - Rick Warren

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PRAYER/ACTION FOR THE DAY
Help me, O God, to know what is really necessary for me in life.
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Have a wonderful Wednesday.