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GOOD NIGHT PALS Mark 10:17: "As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. 'Good teacher,' he asked, 'what must I do to inherit eternal life?'" In this passage, a rich young man approaches Jesus, seeking guidance on how to gain eternal life. Recognizing Jesus as a "Good Teacher," he asks what actions are necessary to inherit eternal life. Jesus responds by emphasizing the importance of God’s goodness, adherence to the commandments, and the need for wholehearted commitment to God. He challenges the young man to sell his possessions and follow Him, highlighting the priority of spiritual wealth over material possessions. MY TAKE Acknowledgment of Divine Authority: Recognizing and respecting Jesus' moral and spiritual authority is crucial in seeking spiritual guidance. Eternal Life as a Gift: Understanding that eternal life is a gift from God, not something earned solely through works. Wholehearted Commitment: True discipleship requires complete dedication to God, prioritizing spiritual values over material wealth. Faith and Trust: Genuine faith involves trusting in God’s will and being willing to make sacrifices for spiritual growth and eternal life.

WHO IS YOUR PARTNER? (PART TWO) Partnership with God brings mutual agreement between you and God, and it produces mutual benefit and understanding. In this new partnership, God is the largest stakeholder even when you have nothing to bring into the partnership. John 15vs1-8, John 5vs19-26. You must also know and understand that it is a privilege to go into partnership with God who is the new partner we are talking about. Your destiny is deep and it will take a deeper God to access your deep destiny for you; but partnering with God will gives you part of ownership of Christ wealth, and insight and access into that your deep destiny. There is also need for you to know and understand that there are terms and conditions for this new partnership. To remain in this new partnership, integrity is requires. Proverbs 11vs3 and 5. Your integrity is demanded for if you must enjoy the benefits of this new partnership with God. Holiness is another thing that must not be joked with in this new partnership with God. When you live Holy, when you make holy living your life styles as youth, it means you are telling God that God, I am your own. 1 Peter 1vs16, Leviticus 11vs44vs45. Another thing is, faithfulness is requires in this new partnership with God. You cannot do without being faithful. Revelation 2vs10, Hebrew 3vs1-2. It is very important that you are faithful to the agreement of the partnership; this is because your faithfulness will birth commitment and total obedience. Your commitment and total obedient will be the fuel that will power the vehicle of your new partnership with God. It will all end in praise. Hallelujah NOTE: You can get our messages and many messages of other great men of God through this site. https://lnkd.in/d-4F_8xM If you are blessed through this message or any of our messages and you want to share with us, below is our whatsApp contact. TOSIN M. OSUNGBOYE +2348024668766 #MySpiritAndi

Embracing Faith: Finding Smooth Paths in Life's Crooked Roads🙏 Hello Linkedin Family, In moments of lifes uncertainty & confusion, turning to faith in God offers solace and strength. Trusting in Him means believing in His plan, even when we're uncertain. Proverbs 3:5-6 urges us to trust in the Lord, promising straight paths. Despite obstacles, God has the power to smoothen our journey. He brings clarity to confusion, strength to weakness, and hope to despair. Surrendering our fears allows God to work in unexpected ways. Trusting in Him instills courage and perseverance. Isaiah 41:10 reassures us of His presence and support. No matter the challenges we face, trusting in God leads to peace and purpose. His plan navigates us through daunting paths with grace and assurance. Let's embrace faith, knowing that God can make even the crooked roads smooth. #TrustInGod #Strength #Hope #Peace #Purpose #EmbraceFaith PSALM 121:1-2 👇🏽👇🏽

Sometimes the answer is detachment. Just like Abraham had to let go of Isaac, True faith is trusting beyond what we see. When we hold on too tightly, we get blinded. It keeps us from seeing what God is doing. But letting go and trusting GOD invites His miracles and promised blessings. Detachment isn't giving up; it’s surrendering to God's will. It’s about letting go so He can take over. Here’s what happens when you let go in faith: 1.You gain spiritual clarity. “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). 2. You allow God's plans to unfold. “For I know the plans I have for you” (Jeremiah 29:11). 3. You find peace in His presence. “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). 4. You make room for divine possibilities. Remember how Job’s restoration came after surrender? Will it be easy? No...but it is worth it. Detachment means trusting God’s timing and wisdom, Knowing He works all things for our good. True breakthroughs begin when you let go and let God. What are you holding on to that God is asking you to release today? Share in the comments. Ngozi Nwankwo #ngozinwankwopens #executivevirtualassistant #virtualassistance #sunday #inspiration #faith #trustinGod #letgoletGod

Effective prayer goes beyond mere spoken words, it involves genuine communication with a God who actively listens and responds. David, in the Psalms, wrote, "The eyes of the LORD are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry." This means that God hears those who live in righteousness. To pray effectively, we must first commit ourselves to a righteous life, as James 5:16 suggests. This involves understanding that we are speaking to a loving Father who cares deeply for us. Knowing God's promises is crucial for effective prayer. Instead of merely asking and hoping, we should boldly declare God's Word in faith, believing that it has become our reality. Using Jesus' authority transforms our prayers. By speaking God's promises and will, we align ourselves with His purposes. When confronting spiritual challenges, we should speak directly and firmly, asserting God's truth and promises against any evil influences. Praying together with others is powerful. There is strength in numbers, as collective prayer amplifies our impact and effectiveness. Remember, It's one thing to pray, but quite another to pray effectively. Prayer is a spiritual battle and a potent force for change. Regularly exercising the authority Christ has given us enhances our prayers' effectiveness. 📷 Glory Glight #Gloriouslight #Worshipwhilewaiting #Effectiveprayer #Faith

Today's Verse for 01/05/2024 Make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. — 2 Peter 1:5-7 Thought for the day: Sometimes, we get so frightened by the thought of "works-won" salvation that we forget that love and grace ultimately call us to action, not just reflection. Action means effort. That's precisely what Peter is calling us to make — "every effort"! Peter explains why this effort is essential in the verses that follow our passage. If we "possess these qualities in increasing measure," they help us be productive in our knowledge of Jesus (2 Peter 1:8-9). Let's be productive for Jesus, knowing that as we "make "every effort..." the Holy Spirit is the power at work producing godly fruit in us that makes effective Christ-likeness real in our lives and influence on others (Galatians 5:22-25; 2 Corinthians 3:18). Prayer Mold me and make me, Father, more perfectly conformed to your will and more perfectly consistent with your character. I do not pray this for my glory but so that you can more effectively use me to share your blessings and grace with those around me. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen. #character

Words of Life When we invite the Holy Spirit to fill our minds with light and knowledge, He “quickens” us—that is to say, enlightens and enlivens the inner person. Jesus says, "The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life" (John 6:63). They are an invisible force and power because, if we believe His words, they begin to work in our lives. After all, we use them. The Holy Spirit speaks to us through His Word. He is the Author of the Scriptures, and He illuminates Scripture for us. The more we know Scripture, the more we think about it, the more we commit to memory, and the more we repeat it to ourselves—that is the voice of the Holy Spirit. Proverbs 18:21: Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits. Our words have the power to shape our reality and the reality of those around us. Speaking words of life and encouragement will lead to positive outcomes and fruitful relationships. The word of God is life-giving.

Not One Negative Word Challenge: Day 3 Have you ever looked at your life and wondered why certain things—good or bad— have played out the way they have? Proverbs 18:21 tells us: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” The Hebrew word for “power” in this verse literally means “hand.” So, the verse could read, “Death and life are in the hand of the tongue, and those who love to talk will eat what their words produce.” Whether we realize it or not, our words produce constructs, or, as today's verse tells us, our words produce fruit. If we don’t like the fruit we are eating, maybe we need to change what we are saying. We must be intentional to speak life! That begins by aligning our thoughts with the Word of God and speaking what He speaks. Today, really ponder these questions: What is God saying about who you are? What are His desires for you? What is He saying about your specific purposes and your destiny in Him? What are the covenant promises you have with Him through Jesus Christ? Begin to speak those things, and then align your actions with the Word—act in faith and obedience! I promise as you do, you produce fruit that is sweet and glorious! Speak Life!

Morning Whispers From God's Throne Daily Devotional January 20 "Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it." Albert Einstein Topic: Walk with the Wise and Be Wise Song: "Blessings" by Laura Story Scripture: "Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm." Proverbs 13:20 (ESV) Lesson and Reflections: Today, we explore the wisdom of choosing our companions wisely. Proverbs 13:20 tells us that those who walk with the wise will become wise themselves, but those who associate with the foolish may face harm. The people we surround ourselves with can significantly impact our character and decision-making. Consider the disciples who walked with Jesus. Their lives were transformed by His wisdom, love, and teachings. Through their close companionship with Christ, they grew in wisdom and faith. Prayer Point: In your prayer today, seek God's guidance in choosing wise and godly companions. Pray for discernment to surround yourself with people who will encourage and uplift you on your journey of wisdom. Action: Reflect on your current circle of friends and acquaintances. Are there relationships that are leading you away from wisdom and godliness? Consider how you can either influence them positively or seek wiser companions. Scripture for Further Reading: "Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17 (ESV)

Let's pray! 🙏🏻 Dear Lord, You are the Almighty God and the wisest mind in the universe! Pure wisdom mixed with love, justice, mercy, kindness, and holiness. No one compares to You. Thank You for creating me in Your image and likeness, Your masterpiece and crown of Your creation! Daily, under the truth of the Scriptures, I've been striving to be the best version of myself, exactly as You imagined me. Please, align my poor human mind with Your powerful vision for my life. You know what's best for me, and You know me better than I know myself even before You created me. Balance my feelings and emotions with Your plan so that I can experience Your good, perfect, and pleasant will in all areas of my life. May I fulfill Your tailor-made purposes for me exactly as You imagined, to reflect Your glory. There is so much abundance to be experienced, and it will only happen when I follow all the principles that You have planned for my life. Humble me to cast my ego at Your feet and fill that space with the truths of Your Word and Your Holy Spirit. In the beloved name of Jesus, amen! ---------- Share this prayer with everyone who needs to transform and pursue an abundant life, as well as you are starting to do with yours now. 🙏🏻 #prayer #aspiration #devotion #closetoGod #inGod #purpose #identity #feelings #emotions #alignment #spirituality #vision #planning #lifecoaching #christianlifecoaching #empowerment #faithfulliving #spiritualgrowth #faithcoaching #renewyourmind #christianinspiration #christiangrowth #livingpurposefully #spiritualgrowthcoach #biblicalwisdom #Jesus #God #faith #changinglives