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Title: Staying Connected to Christ

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Jesus said, “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit” (John 15:5). This simple yet profound picture reminds us that our spiritual life flows only from Him. Just as a branch cannot survive apart from the vine, we cannot thrive apart from Christ. To abide is to remain, to dwell, to stay rooted in His presence and nourished by His Word. When we disconnect from Christ, the result is inevitable: spiritual dryness, fruitlessness, and ultimately destruction. “If anyone does not abide in me, he is thrown away like a branch and withers” (John 15:6). Life without Christ may appear busy or full, but it lacks eternal purpose and true joy. So how do we stay connected? We abide in His Word, letting Scripture shape our thoughts and actions. We commune with Him in prayer, drawing strength from His Spirit. We walk in obedience, keeping His commandments, and we remain in fellowship with His people. These practices are not burdens but lifelin...
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Title: Wisdom - Your Greatest Need!

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Scripture focus: “Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.” – Proverbs 8:14 Devotion:  It is a wonderful thing to be born again. When you are born again, you become a child of God, and as His child, you gain access to His divine inheritance. Among the greatest gifts God gives is wisdom—the ability to rightly apply knowledge for fruitful results.     The opening scripture reveals what divine wisdom produces: good counsel, sound judgment, understanding, and strength. This wisdom is not earthly or fleeting; it is rooted in God Himself.   Scripture reminds us that:  - “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” – Proverbs 9:10   - “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” – James 1:5   - “For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” – Proverbs 2:6...
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Title: Merciful God!

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Scripture Focus: “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” — Matthew 5:7   Who Receives God’s Mercy God’s mercy flows to those who humble themselves before Him. The proud resist His grace, but the brokenhearted, the repentant, and those who acknowledge their need for Him are the ones who receive His mercy. David cried, “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love” (Psalm 51:1), and God answered because his heart was contrite. How to Seek God’s Mercy - Confession: Admit your sins openly before God. Mercy begins where pride ends.   - Repentance: Turn away from sin and walk in obedience. Mercy is not a license to continue in wrongdoing but a gift that empowers transformation.   - Prayer: Call upon God sincerely. The tax collector in Luke 18 simply prayed, “God, be merciful to me, a sinner,” and he went home justified.   - Show Mercy: Extend forgiveness and compassion to others. As Jesus taught, those who show mercy will t...
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Title: Still on Thanksgiving.

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Scripture focus: Bless the LORD, O my soul. O LORD my God, thou art very great; thou art clothed with honour and majesty.  Psalms 104:1  KJV  Devotion: I again bless the Lord for great things He has done and will continue to do.  Sing along with me.  CAC HYMN 93 - TO GOD BE THE GLORY, GREAT THINGS HE HATH DONE TO GOD BE THE GLORY 11.11.11.11. and Ref.  Give unto the Lord the glory. - Ps. 29:2 1. To God be the glory, great things He hath done, So loved He the world that He gave us His Son, Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And open'd the Life Gate that all may go in. CHORUS: Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord! Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father, through; Jesus the Son; And give Him the glory! Great things, He hath done! 2. O perfect redemption, the purchase of blood; To every believer the promise of God; The vilest offender who truly believes, That moment from Jesus a pardon rec...
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Title: A Thankful Soul!

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Scripture Focus:   “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.” — Psalms 100:4   Reflection:   There is a Yorùbá adage that says, “Ẹni tó dúpẹ́, ó gba míràn” — “A thankful soul receives another.” Gratitude is not just a polite response; it is a spiritual key that unlocks more blessings. When we pause to say thank you to God, even without a specific reason, we acknowledge His goodness and invite His continued favor.      This morning, my heart is overflowing with thanksgiving. No particular event triggered it — just the deep awareness that God is worthy of praise. Sometimes, the purest worship is simply waking up and whispering, “Thank You, Lord.”   Call to Action:   I invite you, dear reader, to join me in this chorus of gratitude. Let us sing together, not because everything is perfect, but because God is faithful. Lift your voice, hum a tune, or...
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Title: God’s Compassions Fail Not.

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Scripture focus:Lamentations 3:22-23  It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. Devotion: Jeremiah’s words in Lamentations 3:22–23 rise out of a landscape of sorrow and devastation, yet they shine with hope: “It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” Even in grief, he recognized that God’s compassion is inexhaustible. Like the sunrise that faithfully breaks through the darkest night, His mercies arrive fresh each day, never diminished, never delayed. Human compassion often falters. It can be worn thin by fatigue, clouded by selfishness, or forgotten in the rush of life. But God’s compassion is infinite. He sees our weakness, our failures, and our brokenness, and yet He responds with mercy and love. This is why we are not consumed—His faithfulness sustains us when our own strengt...
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Title: Benefits of Pleasing the Lord.

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 Scripture focus: “When a man’s ways please the LORD, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.”  Proverbs 16:7 KJV  Devotion: This verse reminds us that the favour of God is not only spiritual but also practical—it influences our relationships, our circumstances, and even the hearts of those who oppose us.   To please the Lord is more than outward rituals; it is the posture of a heart fully surrendered to Him. It begins with accepting Christ as Lord and Savior, for true peace comes when we are reconciled to God through Jesus Christ. It continues with submission to His authority and sovereignty, trusting His wisdom above our own. Pleasing Him means living in total obedience, walking in His commandments even when it costs us, and being filled with the Holy Spirit so that our thoughts, words, and actions reflect His character. When our lives align with His will, we become living testimonies of His goodness, and that pleases Him.   But who are t...
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