TEXT: Lamentation 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.* Today is the first day of the year. God is not limited by time, but He understands our times and seasons. Today comes with lots of excitements. Amidst this excitement, know that it is important to be grateful for the gift of life. It is equally important to be grateful for the grace to see another year. But what is more important is to realize that each new day is a Gift from God. Each day offers you a new plate to live a life that is pleasing to the Father. *You have been given another opportunity to walk blamelessly before God. Seize the day. Don't be carried away with the excitement and celebration.* Before you launch out today, take time to appreciate God for the gift of life. Thank Him for another opportunity to amend your ways and do things right. Ask Him for wisdom to navigate throu...
TEXT: John 6:11. “ And Jesus took the loaves; and when he had given thanks, he distributed to the disciples, and the disciples to them that were set down; and likewise of the fishes as much as they would.” Thanksgiving must be intentional. As the year 2025 draws to a close, you must deliberately choose to give thanks to God for the remaining days. Thanksgiving is not a religious ritual; it is a spiritual key, it is your passcode to entering the new year with stability, clarity, and strength. Look again at our study text and ask yourself: What exactly was Jesus thanking God for? From human perspective, there was little or nothing to be grateful for. He was surrounded by a great multitude who had followed Him to hear the Word. They were hungry, and there was no food in sight. All that was available were five loaves and two fishes which was barely enough to feed one person, yet there were about five thousands men in attendance, not counting women and children. Human...