"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. Rom. 8:28 Life can be full of ups and downs, twists and turns. But did you know that everything you’ve been through up until now is getting you prepared for what God is going to do in your future? Nothing in your life has been wasted. Every disappointment, every setback, every lonely night, God is going to turn around and use it for your good! During difficult times, We grow and mature. That’s when our faith is stretched and our character is developed. God didn’t send that hardship, but He will use it to get you prepared for your next step. Those adversities will help make you and mould you into the person you are called to be. Have the attitude that says; “This is a new day, Things are shifting in my favour, This difficulty is not going to stop me, It’s going to promote me. God is going to use it to lift me up and lead me into victory and testimony. Father, I know that with You, nothing in my life is wasted. Thank you for your peace and protection as you carry me through the difficult places into the place of victory IJN. Shalom!

“In my distress I cried out to you, the delivering God, and from your temple-throne you heard my troubled cry, and my sobs went right into your heart.” Psalms‬ ‭18‬:‭6‬ ‭TPT‬ You can talk to God anytime because God listens intently. Your voice matters to Him.. He takes you very seriously. When you enter His presence, He turns to you to hear your voice. Your cry goes right into His heart. No need to fear that you will be ignored. Even if you stammer or stumble, even if what you have to say impresses no one, it impresses God, and He listens. Intently. Carefully. God Listens! Wherever you are, whatever you're doing, pray. God cares & listens! Shalom!

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28 Sometimes, there are situations and circumstances that leave many discouraged, weak, depressed or distressed. What has sapped your strength? Is it the hard economic conditions in the country, loss of a dear one, loss of property or job, failing health or financial challenge? For all who trusted Jesus as their Lord and Saviour, there is only one option - focus on Jesus’ finished work and depend on God’s ability to deliver completely. By faith, trust the grace that only God gives, and not on your own strength, for by strength shall no man prevail (1 Samuel 2:9). Jesus’ invitation sums it up – “Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). This is a promise of strength and rest. Are you passing through the "valley of discouragement"? O God, strengthen all those who are discouraged and lift up those whose heads are bowed down by distress IJN. Shalom!

“Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭37‬:‭4‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ We love the promise in verse 4 of today's passage: God will "give you the desires of your heart." Unfortunately, when we focus only on receiving gifts, we overlook the context of the Psalm, namely, that our commitment is needed. The main requirement for receiving the requests of our heart is that we delight in God. His top priority is our relationship with Him. We should delight in fellowshipping with Him and serving the Lord. He will grant the desires of our hearts and our testimony shall be great IJN. Father, thank you for your promise to grant my heart desires, help me to always delight myself in you IJN. Shalom!

“Therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. Hebrews” 10:35 NKJV. The children of Israel were under a serious bondage in Egypt to the point that God heard their groanings. God sent a message of hope and deliverance to them. They were so excited but it seems as if their situation got worse as their taskmasters placed heavier burdens on them. Do you feel that your situation is stagnant, progress is slow or seems as if nothing is happening at all. The Lord God will show up for you. He is encouraging you not to cast away your confidence which has great reward. Your testimony is sooner than you thought. Father, help me to keep trusting no matter what and let my testimony come now IJN. Shalom!

“If I regard iniquity in my heart, the Lord will not hear me:” Psalm‬ ‭66:18‬ ‭KJVA‬‬ What is the point of life if there is no communication with the Creator or Manufacture of all? Your life will run dry, and before you know it you will be stinking of rottenness as a result of no life. Remove every piece of rubble today. Sin can reduce your life to rubble. Make up your mind to remove any trace of sin in your life. Father, by the power of Your word clear the debris that has covered my path INJ. Shalom!

God will generously provide all you need. Then you will always have everything you need and plenty left over to share with others. 2 Cor. 9:8 NLT The Bible tells of a destitute widow and her son who encountered Prophet Elijah as she was a meal with the last of her oil and flour. A severe family famine left little hope for more. Nevertheless, Elijah asked her for the unthinkable. Out of respect for God she did as Elijah asked and found her flour and oil never ran out. Through all the circumstance and opportunities of your life, God sees to your needs, and He invites you to take pleasure in His provisions by sharing generously with others My people will be satisfied with My goodness,” says the LORD.” ‭‭Jer ‭31:14‬ ‭AMP‬ Blessings!

“He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3 (NIV) Many people often fear making wrong decisions, and that creates stress. When you can’t make up your mind, you stagger through life. In fact, the Bible says in James 1:8 that when you remain double-minded, you become unstable in everything you do. But God says there is an antidote to your indecision. Ask for His will and guidance. He wants you to know His will and walk in it. The problem is, you often look for the wrong thing when you’re trying to find God’s will. All of these ways lead to frustration and cause you to miss God’s will. God does not want you confused, and He does not want you to stress over making any decision. The next time you’re making a big decision, rest in the truth that God will guide you along the right paths, every step of the way. Father, guide me according to your will and plan in every step I take IJN. Shalom!

“And according to the Law, one may almost say, all things are cleansed with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sin.” Hebrews 9:22(NASB) Today we remember the most expensive gift anyone has ever given us: God’s grace through the shedding of the blood. It’s free to us, but it cost God’s Son his life. Before we celebrate Easter on Sunday, we must remember what Jesus did for us on the cross on Good Friday. When Jesus died on the cross, he paid the penalty for our sin. He broke the power of sin, so we have the power to change the hurts, habits, and hang-ups that keep us from God’s purpose in our lives. Under the old covenant, almost everything and every person had to be purified by blood, however under the new covenant, something greater than purification took place: forgiveness of sins for humanity: "For without the shedding of blood (the blood of the sinless Son of God) there is no forgiveness of sins." Father, thank You for the new and better Covenant inaugurated at Calvary, for without the shedding of Jesus’ sinless and precious blood there would have been no forgiveness of my sins. I praise and thank You that Jesus died for me and gave me Your Holy Spirit to live Your life in me. Help me to live a life of holiness IJN. Shalom!

“If we are unfaithful, he remains faithful, for he cannot deny who he is.” 2Tim2:13 NLT Our Living God is ever faithful to His Word and His promises. Even in our unfaithfulness God remains faithful. No matter what the situation may be, keep holding on to His Word, He will fulfill it. Remember delay is not denial. It will end in praise. “He is too faithful to fail you.” Father, thank You because You are too faithful to fail me, all glory to Your Holy Name IJN. Shalom!

"Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.'"Matthew 19:26 (NIV) Are you facing what feels like an impossible situation? At times, life feels like a series of hard moments. In these times, it’s important to realise this, that everything is possible with God. That’s what Jesus says. Our God can do anything. Jesus said, “According to your faith let it be done to you (Matthew 9:29 NIV). Stop saying, “I can’t.” “I can’t make this in life” “I can’t do what God wants me to do.” “I can’t reach this goal.” Those are lies! All things are possible with God. Ephesians 3:20 says, “Now glory be to God, who by his mighty power at work within us is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of—infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes” (TLB). Do you know what’s the greatest opposition to your faith? It’s not other people. It’s not critics. It’s not even the devil. It’s your own unbelief. You have a choice. You can choose to believe in God, or not. You can choose to trust God, or not. There are many things you don’t have control over. But you can choose to have faith in God. Do you want God to do big things in your life? Then start believing. Father, please help my unbelief. Do great and awesome things in my life and family IJN. Shalom!

“May He send you help from the sanctuary, And strengthen you out of Zion;” Psalms 20:2 NKJV We need help & strength in so many areas of our lives on an ongoing basis. We are very privileged as humans to have God as our father. He is able to provide the help that we need & strengthen us in various areas of life mentally, physically, emotionally, professional, socially, financially etc “God, you’re such a safe and powerful place to find refuge! You’re a proven help in time of trouble— more than enough and always available whenever I need you.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭1‬ ‭TPT‬‬ Father, I have no other God but you, help and fight all my battles IJN. Shalom!

"Encourage each other every day while it is ‘today.’” Hebrews 3:13 (NCV) If you’re married, God has given you an important assignment to be your spouse’s biggest fan. It’s a job only you can do in the way God desires and your spouse desperately needs you to do it. We live in a world full of critics. You don’t have to look far to find someone who will put you down. That’s why every person on the planet desperately needs to be affirmed by someone on a regular basis. It’s how God wired us. If you’re married, one such person should be your spouse. To have a growing marriage, it’s essential for you and your spouse to continually affirm each other. What should you affirm in your spouse? These are great tips for marriage and for any close relationship. Affirm their value. You raise the value of other people when you appreciate them. Affirm their strengths. You will bring out the best in your spouse when you point out their best, not by pointing out their worst. Affirm their gifts/talents. Let your spouse know how much you appreciate the grace of God in their life. You have incredible power over your spouse’s self-understanding. You can use that power to build them up or tear them down. It’s your choice. And it’s one of the most important choices you’ll make for the health of your marriage. Choose to intentionally build up your spouse today. Shalom!

“[Yes] I will grant [I Myself will do for you] whatever you shall ask in My Name [as presenting all that I AM].” ‭‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭14‬ ‭AMPC‬‬ ‘In Jesus’ Name’. It’s more than a phrase we fix on the end of our prayers. All that God is and does is represented in the name of Jesus. The Name of Jesus carries authority over all other names.“Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 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, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” Philippians‬ ‭2:9-11‬ ‭NKJV‬ In spite of all the Word Of God says, most believers don’t seem to put much trust in it. They even let religious slang rob them of the power of using The Name. If you want your prayers to be answered, pray according to the scriptures in Jesus’ Name. Shalom!

“My flesh and my heart may fail, But God is the rock and strength of my heart and my portion forever.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭73‬:‭26‬ ‭AMP‬‬ When people seek solutions to their problems outside God, they end up failing, even if it sometimes seems they were solved initially. The advantage we have as children of God is that we have a father who never fails. When doctors reach their limit, the Almighty God can step into the situation and bring total healing because He is limitless. Psalms 50:15 says, “Call on Me in the day of trouble; I will rescue you, and you shall honour and glorify Me. Beloved, don't wait till the day of trouble, call on Him now and He will preserve your soul IJN Shalom!

“Be alert servants of the Master, cheerfully expectant. Don’t quit in hard times; pray all the harder.” Romans‬ ‭12:12 ‭MSG Don’t quit in hard times or when under pressure. Don’t give up. Don’t faint. Instead, go to the throne of grace. Go boldly in the name of Jesus and get the help you need. Remember, when things get hard isn’t when you let go. That is when you need to be constant in prayer and in the Word, so that you are immovable. Don’t quit in hard times! Father, I receive grace not to quit, but to pray IJN. Shalom!

“Who is he who speaks and it comes to pass, When the Lord has not commanded it?” ‭‭Lam ‭3‬:‭37‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ God has the last say over every matter. He speaks and it comes to pass. He is the final authority in heaven and on earth. He rules and reigns over the affairs of men. He can overrule anybody or anything that is against you when you are on His side. There is a higher court that has more authority. Our God is called the Most High God. He's the supreme court all by Himself. He can overrule any decision. When the lower court tells you you'll never get well, God says, "Overruled, I'm restoring health back into you". You've made too many mistakes, you'll never fulfil your destiny. Overruled, my mercy is bigger than any mistake. You'll never get out of debt. Overruled, you will lend and not borrow. You won't break that addiction. Overruled, freedom is coming, wholeness is coming. He's the God who overrules. By His mercy He overrules death, sickness, evil blood covenants, affliction, evil delay, curses etc in your life and family IJN Shalom!

“Call to me and I will answer you. I’ll tell you marvellous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.’”‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭33‬:‭3‬ ‭MSG‬ The privilege to call on God anytime we want and have Him answer us is a blank cheque to His children. The question now is, how come some children don’t use this blank cheque? The answer is…… “The wicked snub God, their noses stuck high in the air. Their graffiti are scrawled on the walls: “Catch us if you can!” “God is dead.” Psalms‬ ‭10‬:‭4‬ ‭MSG‬‬. Christians that do not pray are proud, they do not have God in their thoughts because they think they are smart enough to solve all their problems. It is a great error, in fact foolishness to struggle on your problems alone when you have been given an open cheque to ask for timely help. I have been using my blank cheque at every opportunity and God has been answering and showing me great mercy. Will you also begin to use your blank cheque if you have not already started. Shalom

“I look up to the mountains and hills, longing for God’s help. But then I realise that our true help and protection is only from the Lord, our Creator who made the heavens and the earth.” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭121‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭TPT‬‬ Beloved, our help is from the Lord, the creator of the heavens and the earth. Reminding you again today to lift up your eyes, for your help does not come from anywhere but from the Lord. Many times God's children get weary and easily lose hope. But be reminded, you are not alone, so do not limit yourself, your help will come from the Lord. Lift up your eyes and voice to heaven. It might take long, delay does not mean denial. Jesus is still on the throne. Praying people are the only people who have influence with God, the only people to whom God commits Himself. Shalom!

““This is God’s Message, the God who made earth, made it livable and lasting, known everywhere as God: ‘Call to me and I will answer you. I’ll tell you marvelous and wondrous things that you could never figure out on your own.’” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭33‬:‭2‬-‭3‬ ‭MSG‬‬ The divine instruction is to call upon God and He will answer you. Prayer is a way we communicate with God. It is also a way we express ourselves and our feelings to God. Prayer is the greatest wireless connection. One thing about this unique connection is that you can never be directed to voicemail because the line is open 24/7. Furthermore, the signal and reception never fails. Moreover, God neither sleeps nor slumbers. He is always ready to receive your call, because He gave you the instruction to call upon Him in the first place. “I’ll refine them as silver is refined, test them for purity as gold is tested. Then they’ll pray to me by name and I’ll answer them personally. I’ll say, ‘That’s my people.’ They’ll say, ‘God—my God!’ Zechariah‬ ‭13‬:‭‭9‬ ‭MSG‬ God’s emergency line is always open, have you discussed it with Him today? Call upon Him! Shalom!