LEARN AND RELATE

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  LEARN TO RELATE Romans 12:14-21  Devotional:- “Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited” (v. 16) NIV. We live in a world today that promotes youthful excesses more than that of the mature. We do this in the name of youthful innovations. That is why no office wants to employ relatively old individuals any more. It’s a competitive world. This is making a greater percentage of the world fail in the area of relationships. This is because it is a youthful idea to think you don’t need others. The world of this age is trying to build self-sufficient people. This is the reason many have not learnt the wisdom of relationships. For this reason, today, many people don’t have a home. Many have lost their job and joy. Many have missed many opportunities. The scripture we read today teaches us the right attitude to enjoy a relationship with others. Be careful of pride or overvaluing yourself (Romans 12:...

GOOD NEWS

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GOOD NEWS

Proverbs 25:20-28
Devotional:- “As cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from a far country.” (v.25) NKJV

One of the things you must embrace to retain a life of joy is good news. These are news or information about what the Lord has done and what He is doings, e.g. news of His redemptive work, news of provision for divine healing, promotion, increase, abundant joy, breakthrough, etc. This is to hear or read testimonies of victory and success of others, and then you are drawing closer to your own testimony.

It is important that you recognise one of the devices of the devil today, and this is by promoting bad news. These are news of evil, accidents, and disasters happening all over the world. It is really an advanced trick of the enemy to steal people’s joy. Bad news weakens people’s faith and confidence. It makes men believe that God cannot help them overcome evil. So, these breed fear and doubt in the human heart. If you like to be strong and live your life in joy, then you must discard bad news always. Some rejoice at sharing bad news; please avoid such people.

Friend, even if you hear this once in a while, be careful not to allow them to take root in your heart. You cannot totally avoid hearing the bad news, but learn to discard it. Stop sympathising with people to destroy your heart. You need to know that the moment sorrow gains entrance to your heart, the presence of God is threatened (Psalm 16:11). He cannot dwell in a sorrowful heart. The moment fear steps in, faith will be weak. So there are many things to lose in bad news. Keep it off your mind and you shall retain your joy.

Prayer: Help me to always discard bad news when it comes.
“ONLY GOOD NEWS WILL GIVE YOU A GOOD LIFE”

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