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FLOATING AXE

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FLOATING AXE Devotional:- 2 Kings 6:1-7 “So the man of God said, "Where did it fall?" And he showed him the place. So he cut off a stick, and threw it in there; and he made the iron float’’ (V.6) NKJV  Sometimes when we read about some great wonders of God in the Bible, something makes us feel it was because the people were very special. But we need to know that they are men of like passion (James 5:17-18). They were just exactly like we are, but they were only men of faith. This makes God to work wonders through them. The sons of the prophet needed a big place of dwelling. So they decide to cut trees to make a new home. Thank God they requested that Elisha should go with them. As they were cutting the trees, the axe head fell into the deep river. And the man of God asked the Holy Spirit for what to do. The Holy Spirit was what they also depended upon, and there was a miracle. Friend, you also have the Holy Spirit. That stick is the word of God. Speak to the sinking situatio...
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SPEAK OUT

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SPEAK OUT Exodus 11:1-8 Devotional:- “Speak now in the hearing of the people, and let every man ask from his neighbor and every woman from her neighbor, articles of silver and articles of gold” (v.2) NKJV      Thousands of people have been trapped unnecessarily in life because they do not understand the need to open their mouths. They have not come to the light that God would do nothing for us until we open our mouths (Numbers 14:28). Many have missed a lot of help and favour that would have cheaply come their way because they close their mouths.
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SLEEP ABUSE

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SLEEP ABUSE Proverbs 6:6-11 Devotional:- “How long will you slumber, O sluggard? When will you rise from your sleep?” (V.9) NKJV      Today, we talk so much about drug abuse because of its evil effects on the lives, making people live abnormal lives. It could affect the mind and make people lose control of their lives. But little do we often talk about other things we abuse in life that could also bring life and destiny to a total disarray. One of such is excessive sleeping.
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SAY NO!

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SAY NO! Proverbs 1:7-20 Devotional:- “My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent” (v.10) NKJV      If God is going to have His way in your life this year, you must be willing to say no to many things in life. Most of the events in the world are more harmful to our lives than helpful. Most events look good but are a distraction to our destinies. So, it will take a mind that could identify and refuse them to be able to overcome them.
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FEAR NO DEATH

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FEAR NO DEATH Acts 21:1-14 Devotional:- “Then Paul answered, "What do you mean by weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus”” (v. 13) NKJV       No one can live effectively except they first give up on the fear of death. Since some people have seen death as the end of existence, it often poses a great threat to their lives. Today, death is a fearful thing to mention to so many people. They sleep and wake up with the fear of death. They do everything with the consciousness of death. They even travel as though they will not come back. The hard truth is that such men will eventually die. 
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WRONG FOUNDATION

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WRONG FOUNDATION Psalms 11:1-7 Devotional:- “If the foundations are destroyed, What can the righteous do?” (v.3) NKJV       It is of great importance that people consider the foundation of their lives to be one of the most vital things. Most people do not know that the foundation they lay for anything they do in this world is what determines the future of that venture. Very many people, especially the young people of this generation, just think that when one starts doing something, the way they start does not matter. He can always make up later. But this is never so.
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REACTIONS

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REACTIONS 2 Samuel 16:5-14 Devotional:- “Also Shimei said thus when he cursed: "Come out! Come out! You bloodthirsty man, you rogue!” (V.7) NKJV      One of the attitudes that proves a man’s maturity is the ability to handle reactions. When the Bible tells us to be careful of sin that may add weight on our lives, reaction is one of such (Hebrews 12:1). It can stop your race to glory.
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PRODUCT OF SIN

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PRODUCT OF SIN James 1:9-18 Devotional:- “Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death.” (V. 15) NKJV     Believers should be careful not to fill their minds with the mentality of sin. There are some facts we need to know about this so that we are not ignorant of the devices of the devil. Then the devil will not find it easy to outwit us in Jesus' name (2 Corinthians 2:11). What pushes most great men into the traps of sin are what could easily be avoided, but they became victims of it through their ignorance.
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NO SHOW

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NO SHOW 2 Kings 20:12-21  Devotional:- “And Hezekiah was attentive to them, and showed them all the house of his treasures-the silver and gold, the spices and precious ointment, and all his armoury-all that was found among his treasures. There was nothing in his house or in all his dominion that Hezekiah did not show them” (v. 13) NKJV.       A great problem in the lives of many people is the spirit of show-off. The fundamental reason why they do everything is that people may see their glory and beauty, so any little opportunity they have, they will use to display that all men may see. If you see how some sit in their car and cross their legs on the dashboard.
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PRIDE

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PRIDE Luke 18:9-14 Devotional:- “I tell you, this man went down to his house justified rather than the other; for everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted” (v.14) NKJV.       Many people do not understand that when God is absent from whatever we do, we make success far from ourselves. When a man is prospering in a godly way, it is just because God is backing him. One of the things that can push God out of the life of anyone is pride. The only kind of people that God will always release grace for increase to are the humble (James 4:6).
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MONEY TRAP

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MONEY TRAP 1 Timothy 6:17-21 Devotional:-“Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy.” (V.17) NKJV      The lives of many people would have been colourful today if not for The trap of money. Many people can no longer enjoy their lives simply because they have little money. Their wealth has created restlessness and sleeplessness for them. The so-called riches have created so much fear in their lives that they wish they didn’t have it, but they can’t do without it. Some fellows have suddenly grown to be semi-devils because of the little blessing God gave them. Everyone who works under them is in danger of being cursed or shouted at daily.
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PLEASURE

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PLEASURE Proverbs 21:13-20  Devotional:- “He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not be rich” (v.17) NKJV      It is of great importance that we consider something that may make it difficult for us to manage our nest level, one of such is pleasure. Pleasure mentality has become a big weight on the neck of some people’s destiny. Pleasure mentality is doing things only for the fun of it. Doing things only to get the enjoyment out of it, and not having the purpose in mind.
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EXCUSES

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EXCUSES Exodus 4:6-17  Devotional:- “Then Moses said to the LORD, "O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither before nor since You have spoken to Your servant; but I am slow of speech and slow of tongue” (v. 10) NKJV      Many do not know that excusing oneself from God’s instruction is a grievous sin unto the Lord. We often like to give excuses when we are asked to do something we never desire to do. Others give excuses when they have no hope or any view of expectation in what they are called to do. Such people only do what is easy and only with immediate returns. They often don’t want to go the extra mile to do extraordinary things. Most people only want to do what they believe will bring immediate results. 
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SELF PERCEPTION

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SELF PERCEPTION Numbers 13:26-33 Devotional:- “There we saw the giants (the descendants of Anak came from the giants); and we were like grasshoppers in our own sight, and so we were in their sight” (v.33) NKJV      No one will be able to fly when he has a wrong perception of him/themself. Wrong self-perception is to look down on your personality. To disqualify yourself from the race set ahead of you. To look at yourself as being weak. This could become a weight on you and hinder you from being able to fly in life.
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NARROW DOWN

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NARROW DOWN Galatians 2:1-10 Devotional:- “For God, who was at work in the ministry of Peter as an apostle to the Jews, was also at work in my ministry as an apostle to the gentiles” (V. 8) NIV.       So many lives today are facing challenges that are not meant for them because they are carrying more than they should be carrying in life. This happens because men are in search of money and material things. Some have become the jack of all trades because they want to be famous, but they may never get it. So many people are doing lots but lack the knowledge for it. They do not know that our calling and gifts are global, but specific and simple. 
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BACK TO SCHOOL

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BACK TO SCHOOL Ecclesiastes 10:10-15 Devotional:- “If the ax is dull, And one does not sharpen the edge, Then he must use more strength; But wisdom brings success” (v.10) NKJV.      Do you know that there can be no effective flight if there is no good ground or a kind of background from which the flying object will take off? One of the components for a good foundation for taking off in life is education or skill development. Some people often think that education is just about obtaining a certificate that enables them to find employment. So they tell themselves, “I am not looking for work, so I don’t need education”. I am doing my business, so I don't need education. But is this true?
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NEVER COVER UP

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NEVER COVER UP 2 Samuel 11:14-26 Devotional:- “And he wrote in the letter, saying, "Set Uriah in the forefront of the hottest battle, and retreat from him, that he may be struck down and die'” (v.15) NKJV.      When men sin, the next thing that often comes to the minds of men is how to cover up. This is the way some people live their lives. They often think in their mind that everyone is doing it, and it is only because they cover up that they are not caught. But we all need to know that God is a merciful God. When a man covers his sin, the guilty conscience will not let him have peace.
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BE RESPONSIBLE

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BE RESPONSIBLE 1 Samuel 17:12-22  Devotional:- “So David rose early in the morning, left the sheep with a keeper, and took the things and went as Jesse had commanded him. And he came to the camp as the army was going out to the fight and shouting for the battle” (v. 20) NKJV.       If God will give lifting to any man, He will look into the level of his responsible attitude. When God was looking down from heaven, to search for a king in place of Saul the king, He found David. Responsibility is one of the things He must have seen in him (1 Samuel 16:1).
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LOYALTY

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LOYALTY 2 Samuel 11:6-13 Devotional:- “And Uriah said to David, "The ark and Israel and Judah are dwelling in tents, and my lord Joab and the servants of my lord are encamped in the open fields. Shall I then go to my house to eat and drink, and to lie with my wife? As you live, and as your soul lives, I will not do this thing.” (V.11) NKJV      Most people do not know that if they are not loyal to their leader, People will not be loyal to them.  For whatever a man sows, he shall reap. We are living in a generation that carries corrupt seed for a terrible future (Galatians 6:7). You must not join them if you are going to fly high in life.
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SERVING THE LORD

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SERVING THE LORD Ephesians 6:1-9  Devotional:- “with goodwill doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men” (v.7) NKJV      One of the mysteries you will need to climb up is service. This is using your strength to strengthen others. It is lifting the weak. It is helping someone to become. It is equipping others to be great. Many people have not discovered that the way to be great in God is to become humble (James 4:10, 1 Peter 5:6). A strong proof of humility is the willingness to serve. Jesus said, Whoever wants to be great should be willing to be a servant (Mark 10:42-45).
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GOOD RELATIONSHIP

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GOOD RELATIONSHIP Genesis 40:4-15 Devotional:- “So he asked Pharaoh’s official who were in custody with him in his master’s house,“ Why are your faces so sad today”? (V. 7) NIV      There is a need for everyone to understand the beauty of relationships. Many people fail in this area of their lives. It is the reason for the delay of many people's favour and help. It has caused many sisters and brothers to have a delay in locating their spouses. It has sent many homes packing. Lack of a good attitude in relationships has scattered many friends and groups. The earlier we begin to cherish relationships, the better for us. It is one of the things we need most in our lives. 
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FRUITFULNESS

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FRUITFULNESS Psalms 128:1-6 Devotional:- Your wife shall be like a fruitful vine In the very heart of your house, Your children like olive plants All around your table” (V.3) NKJV      One of the blessings God pronounced on man at creation is fruitfulness. And today people are beginning to think that fruitlessness is a defect in the creation of man. So, most people are beginning to count it as natural to be fruitless. But we need to ask ourselves if there were defects in God's creation. Why should it be that it is only in human we often find such defects? How many goats or dogs have you found barren? Are we saying the same word of God spoken that brought the creation of all things has failed on the side of humans?  If you accept it as your lifestyle, it is your choice.
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COURAGE

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COURAGE Joshua 1:1-9 Devotional:- “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go” (V. 9) NKJV      A major reason why many people are weak is because their level of courage is so low, that it cannot sustain them through to success. So they easily give up when faced with challenges. There is need for us to understand that there is no action that will not attract a reaction. So the only answer is courage.
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