08-03-2019, 03:45 PM
_A DAILY DEVOTIONAL BOOKLET FOR CHAMPIONS_
*DATE: SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST, 2019*
*TOPIC: YOU CANNOT BE MISERABLE! GIVE THANKS!*
*BASIC SCRIPTURES: PSALM 103:1-11; 1THESSALONIANS 5:18*
A grandmother took her little grandson to the beach! As they were having a good time, a huge wave came in and swept the boy out to sea. She fell down on her knees and pleaded to the heavens in anguish: *“Dear Lord, return my grandson.
That’s all I ask! Please return my grandson!”* A moment later, lo and behold, a wave swelled from the ocean and deposited the wet, yet unhurt child at her feet. She checked him over to make sure that he was okay. He was fine, but still she looked up to the heavens angrily and said: *“When we came, he had a hat. Lord, return the hat.”* Ridiculous, but true!
Yes, the hat was missing, but couldn’t she thank God that the child was alive? It’s easy to thank God when all is when, but can you also say thanks when all is not well? Yes, the year 2019 is running so fast again and there are many unfulfilled expectations around your life, *but why not also look around and thank God for the fact that thousands died last night, but you are still alive? Your being alive is a blessing that will provoke all other blessings!*
That popular, Bible commentary writer Matthew Henry, was once robbed, but see what his reaction was:
*“I give thanks that I have never been robbed before, that although the thief took my wallet, he did not take my life, that though he took everything, it was not too much; and finally, that it was I who was robbed and not I who robbed.”*
But do you know that it is difficult to feel miserable when we are busy giving thanks? As you press on in 2019, develop a joyous attitude and outlook to life no matter the setbacks and delay around you! *From today’s 1st scripture, the mercy of God alone is worth all the thanks.* He forgives you DAILY! That is a reason to thank Him! Refuse depression daily and be positive! *If you quit once, it becomes a habit!* NEVER QUIT! Hold out! Give thanks now!
*Today is U.K. Tele-Conference ANOINTING SERVICE. Call: +44(0) 330-998-1254 ACCESS CODE IS: 809720# Time: 8am U.K. time. Bishop Dr. Chris will be on the line to MINISTER! Other nations can call in too!*
*PRAYER POINTS:* Take any song of worship as led.
1. In your own words, pray about today’s word as led now.
2. Give thanks in the following unpleasant events… (mention them). Satan, you will not see my tears again! Lord, by Your fire, wipe away my tears this year in Jesus name! *Pray about today! Loose GRACE and GLORY!*
3. Lift up your hands and worship God for His mercy/the gift of life!
*THE BIBLE-IN-ONE-YEAR: ISAIAH 13-15*
*BY: BISHOP (DR) CHRIS E. KWAKPOVWE (CEK)
*DATE: SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST, 2019*
*TOPIC: YOU CANNOT BE MISERABLE! GIVE THANKS!*
*BASIC SCRIPTURES: PSALM 103:1-11; 1THESSALONIANS 5:18*
A grandmother took her little grandson to the beach! As they were having a good time, a huge wave came in and swept the boy out to sea. She fell down on her knees and pleaded to the heavens in anguish: *“Dear Lord, return my grandson.
That’s all I ask! Please return my grandson!”* A moment later, lo and behold, a wave swelled from the ocean and deposited the wet, yet unhurt child at her feet. She checked him over to make sure that he was okay. He was fine, but still she looked up to the heavens angrily and said: *“When we came, he had a hat. Lord, return the hat.”* Ridiculous, but true!
Yes, the hat was missing, but couldn’t she thank God that the child was alive? It’s easy to thank God when all is when, but can you also say thanks when all is not well? Yes, the year 2019 is running so fast again and there are many unfulfilled expectations around your life, *but why not also look around and thank God for the fact that thousands died last night, but you are still alive? Your being alive is a blessing that will provoke all other blessings!*
That popular, Bible commentary writer Matthew Henry, was once robbed, but see what his reaction was:
*“I give thanks that I have never been robbed before, that although the thief took my wallet, he did not take my life, that though he took everything, it was not too much; and finally, that it was I who was robbed and not I who robbed.”*
But do you know that it is difficult to feel miserable when we are busy giving thanks? As you press on in 2019, develop a joyous attitude and outlook to life no matter the setbacks and delay around you! *From today’s 1st scripture, the mercy of God alone is worth all the thanks.* He forgives you DAILY! That is a reason to thank Him! Refuse depression daily and be positive! *If you quit once, it becomes a habit!* NEVER QUIT! Hold out! Give thanks now!
*Today is U.K. Tele-Conference ANOINTING SERVICE. Call: +44(0) 330-998-1254 ACCESS CODE IS: 809720# Time: 8am U.K. time. Bishop Dr. Chris will be on the line to MINISTER! Other nations can call in too!*
*PRAYER POINTS:* Take any song of worship as led.
1. In your own words, pray about today’s word as led now.
2. Give thanks in the following unpleasant events… (mention them). Satan, you will not see my tears again! Lord, by Your fire, wipe away my tears this year in Jesus name! *Pray about today! Loose GRACE and GLORY!*
3. Lift up your hands and worship God for His mercy/the gift of life!
*THE BIBLE-IN-ONE-YEAR: ISAIAH 13-15*
*BY: BISHOP (DR) CHRIS E. KWAKPOVWE (CEK)