Topic: Energize [Joyce Meyer Devotional 19 March 2019]

And there are [distinctive] ways of working [to accomplish things], but it is the same God who produces all things in all believers [inspiring, energizing, and empowering them]. — 1 Corinthians 12:6 (AMP)

To energize means, “to give strength or force to; to give active vigor to.”

All of our thoughts, good or bad, have an effect on our physical being. The mind and body are definitely connected. Positive, hopeful thoughts energize our soul and physical bodies, whereas negative, hopeless thoughts drain our energy.

Physical tiredness is not always a result of wrong thinking. We can certainly have a sickness or disease that leads to a loss of energy, or we may even wake up tired for no known reason. But we do know that science and medical technology verify that the mind and body have a close connection, and that our thinking does have a direct effect on our body.

Our bodies are like automobiles that God provides for us to drive around on earth. If we want them to perform to their maximum ability and be energized, then we need to choose to think in ways that will help fuel them.

Prayer Starter: Lord, please help me to choose positive, hopeful, faith-filled thoughts today—thoughts that agree with Your Word and will energize my life. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

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From Joyce Meyer’s Ministries.

Rhapsody of Realities 19 March 2019 By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome – Don’t Allow distractions

Topic: Don’t Allow distractions

Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him (1 John 2:15).

Christ Jesus already provided everything you need to be triumphant, successful, and prosperous in life. Therefore, you have no reason to be distracted or to take your focus off fulfilling His call on your life.

Distractions can come in different ways to impede your passion, and stop you from being all that the Lord has destined for you to be. They can come in the form of needs; the things you want or things you want to do, whether or not they’re working out. Distractions can also come from people such as relatives, parents, friends, who try to shift your focus to something different from God’s calling on your life.

Nonetheless, in whatever way or shade distractions come, refuse to allow them. Understand that as a Christian, especially when you’re making an impact with the Gospel, you’ll face persecutions; there’ll be those who’ll be against you, or even hate you, but that shouldn’t be a surprise to you at all. Jesus said, “…If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you…” (John 15:20). But guess what? It makes no difference who’s against you; you’re forever a victor; you’re more than a conqueror.

Distractions can come from the devil too. He can bring such thoughts to you as, “Do you think you’re supposed to be a Christian? What has this Christianity even done for you?” Never entertain such thoughts; when they come, refute them and say, “Get thee hence, Satan, for thou savoureth not the things that be of God, but the things that be of men.”

Keep fueling your love for the Master, and refuse to allow anything dissipate your zeal; anything that’ll prevent you from putting your best in the Gospel. Once you’re able to eliminate distractions in your life, you’ll notice remarkable improvements in your personality, output and influence. Maintain your focus; be the best of you for the Lord and His eternal Kingdom.

CONFESSION
My life is for the glory of God; my attention is fixed on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of my faith! I refuse to be distracted by anyone or anything in this world, for I’m set on the course that I must follow. I’m fulfilling God’s call and purpose for my life, and always, my strength is renewed in Him. Praise God!

FURTHER STUDY:
1 Corinthians 7:35 NLT; Hebrews 12:1-4

1 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Luke 2:21-52 & Deuteronomy 13-15

2 YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN:
Matthew 24:12-22 & Exodus 28

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Rhapsody of Realities 19th March 2019 Devotional was written by Pastor Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (D.Sc., D.D.). President of Loveworld Inc. aka Christ Embassy Int’l.

The Daily Fountain Daily Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 19 March 2019 – Job Complains To God

TOPIC: St. Joseph of Nazareth

READ: Luke 2:41-52 King James Version (KJV)

1. His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.
3. And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast.
4. When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and His mother did not know it;
5. but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances.
6. So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him.
7. Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.
8. And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.
9. So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.”
10. And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?”
11. But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them.
12. Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in her heart.
13. And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

THE MESSAGE:

St. Joseph of Nazareth is being remembered today in our Communion because of the role he played in the life of our Saviour, Jesus Christ. He was the foster father of Jesus Christ here on earth and God used him to raise His Son to the age when He could become independent to carry out His ministry.

Parents have the responsibility to bring up their children in the way of the Lord so that they will fulfill God’s purpose for their lives. Our text shows how Joseph and Mary his wife took Jesus at the age twelve to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover.

By so doing, he had started early to indoctrinate into the growing child, the beliefs of his people.

Joseph and Mary while going back to their home assumed that Jesus was with them when he stayed back in the temple. This was a costly assumption. Christians must not assume that their children are with them in godly matters. Regular supervision is necessary, in terms of beliefs, holiness, mode of dressing, etc., so that we can raise a generation that is both obedient and would obtain favour from God and man, like Jesus.

Prayer: Dear Lord, give me the grace to be the Joseph of our time, Amen.

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