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  What is the effect of  those in  Authority? Verse: Proverbs 29:2  When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn. MPCWA   ( Message; Promise; Commands; Warning; Application) M- The Result/effect of those in Authority. 2 kinds of authority: righteous and wicked P- promise of peace as people rejoicing when there`s a good governance or righteous governance/authority C- pray for those in authority to have a righteous leader. People will be greatly affected into what kind of leadership they have. With a good governance comes peace & unity which result in rejoicing. Do not forgot to pray that Godly wisdom and fear of God will be upon our government and that they will have mission and vision submissive to God`s authority. W- if wicked rules, people mourns as wicked things reign. there will be discord if those in authority is not doing what is right and just in the sight of God and men. A- Pray, sup...

What is our Our Pursuit  in Life? Verse: The one who pursues righteousness and love finds life, bounty, and honor.- Proverbs 21:21  MPCWA   ( Message; Promise; Commands; Warning; Application) M- pursue righteousness  P- brings honor; finds life C- pursue righteousness and love W- we will not find honor and life if we will not pursue righteousness A- do what is right & keep doing what is right in sight of God and men. Blessing overtakes who is righteous and doing what is right. we can start by having right relationship with God, we are " work in progress" to have one accord with God`s law, obeying Him in every areas of our life. When we are right with God, then it will manifest in our life then we can have right relationship with our fellowmen. " Pursue right & righteous life and you will live right.." Prayers: Lord guide and help me to pursue Your Will and Ways! back to Homepage

Remarkable Extraordinary days Verse: Luke 5:26 Everyone was amazed and gave praise to God. They were filled with awe and said, “We have seen remarkable things today.”  Reflections: Jesus not only forgives but He heals! During that time people brought a man who was paralyzed in bed and make way thru a big crowd by going thru the roof and put the man down to lay at Jesus feet .and Jesus saw their faith and the man was forgiven and  healed! Luke 5:17-20 One day Jesus was teaching, and Pharisees and teachers of the law were sitting there. They had come from every village of Galilee and from Judea and Jerusalem. And the power of the Lord was with Jesus to heal the sick.  Some men came carrying a paralyzed man on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus.  When they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, right in front of Jes...

Seek Jesus Verse: John 6:24-29  King James Version When the people therefore saw that Jesus was not there, neither his disciples, they also took shipping, and came to Capernaum, seeking for Jesus. And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither? Jesus answered them and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Ye seek me, not because ye saw the miracles, but because ye did eat of the loaves, and were filled.  Labour not for the meat which perisheth, but for that meat which endureth unto everlasting life, which the Son of man shall give unto you: for him hath God the Father sealed.  Then said they unto him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?  Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent. Reflections: The crowd was looking for Jesus, they even got into the boats to seek for him and when they found him they ask " when did you come here?(v....

Truth in Love " PTL"  (practicing truth in love) But practicing the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ, who is the head. -Ephesians 4:15 M- living out truth in love P-  we will in all things grow up into Christ C- practice truth in love W- we will not grow up into Christ if we don't have love. Beware of hypocrisy A- be true to yourself.. If we have Christ in us, love overflows coz God teach us and been our source of love. When we do something out of love, it will not be a burden but a joy. Prayers: Lord, help me to be a blessing and share your Love to others back to Homepage

 Holy Scripture Verse 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work. MPCWA  ( MESSAGE;PROMISE;COMMAND;WARNING,APPLICATION) M- Scripture " GOD's WORD " P- we will be capable and equipped as we are dedicated to God & to His WORD C- teach, reproof, correct, train thru Scriptures inspired by GOD. W- we will not be equipped for every good work if we will not meditate His WORD A- meditate His Word that teach us, reproof us, correct us, & train us in righteousness. To be the person God wants us to be. A person capable and equipped for every good work. " The WORD makes us better as days go by.." Lean to His Words. Meditate on it day and night so we will be prosperous and successful as He promise us so. Joshua 1: 8(NIV) Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips;  Meditate on it day and...

Promise of HIS Presence Verse: Isaiah 59:21  "As for me, this is my promise to them," says the Lord. "My spirit, who is upon you, and my words, which I have placed in your mouth, will not depart from your mouth or from the mouths of your children and descendants from this time forward," says the Lord. MPCWA ( MESSAGE;PROMISE;COMMAND;WARNING,APPLICATION) M- Promise of HIS Presence P- GOD is with us; HE will not depart even in our children and descendants from this time forward C- Believed & Remain in CHRIST W- if we will not repent and turn from our wicked ways GOD' SPIRIT will depart even to generation to come A- repent, believed, have faith, remain and stand firm in CHRIST and HIS Promise will not only dwell on your generation but even to following generations. Prayers: Thank You Lord for Your Presence back to Homepage

The Lord Is Our Shepherd Verse: Psalm 23:1-3  The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for His Name’s sake. MPCWA ( MESSAGE;PROMISE;COMMAND;WARNING,APPLICATION) M- Psalm23:1-3; the Lord is our Shepherd P- God is our Shepherd, our Provider, He knows our needs, He cares for us, He protect us, He leads and guide us, He refreshes our soul, He quicken our souls, He revive us and gave us peace and abundance with Him C- to trust God, believe in Him, His Sovereignty, Authority and Power. Meditate on His Word & His promises W- Without Christ in our Life, we will be like sheep without Shepherd, we just go along our way where we can be lost or fall into hill; we will be astray;  we will not lead our destinations, we will be lack in everything. we will not have peace. A-Believe in our Lord Jesus and make Him as our Lord and He will be our Great Sh...

Sin & Salvation Verse:  If I had cherished iniquity in my heart, the Lord would not have listened.  Psalm 66:18 Reflections: Sin is not acknowledging God`s Authority and Sovereignty. It is  breaking God`s law. it separates us from God , Separation from God is our spiritual death. " Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death.."    it cuts our communication line with God and our prayer will be come a deceitful prayer.it can cripples us in doing what God's will is, in our lives. The vanity of life with its pride and all this stuff that the enemy tries to entangles us & to be bound to its delicacies can chain us so we cannot be free to be the best we can and do what God's desires of us.  We know that in book of Psalms David cries for mercy from God whom He knows is merciful and full of loving kindness. Like David we can be free from our sins and be forgiven. There is Hope in Christ Jesus. How could it be?  We can start with simple ABC:  A-Admit...

  Seek His Presence Continually Verse Seek the LORD and His strength; seek His presence Continually! -  1 Chronicles 16:11  Reflections:   During time of David,  the ark of God is returned and   s et it in the midst of the tabernacle,  God wanted His people to never forget the  covenant  He made with them.  David has his heart upon the final lodged or place of the ark of Covenant in the prepared tent and encouraged the people that God shall have the glory of it, he encouraged them to glorify God by giving thanks, call upon God, sing, make noise for God`s wondrous deed , miracles & judgement. And encouraged to seek God & His strength always. As David encouraged his people, Let us too, be encouraged of knowing who our God is.. He is our Creator, Abba father, who never stop loving us and doing miraculous things in our life. May we also give time to thank God for all in all. May we seek God always. God is our strength who w...

Take care & Guard our Leaders in Prayers Verse: Proverbs 27: 18 Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit, and he who guards his master will be honored Thought: Our duty as believers of Christ and belong to a family of God is to take care of what God had entrusted. We should strive to take care with utmost respect as we glorify God in everything. Sow goodness and kindness, give honor to whom honor is due. It is a nature of a transformed Christian to see and share God's love towards all.  Whatever your status or belief God loves us all. We should sow love to everyone , surely you'll reap what you sow. If you sow love, love will be returned back. It is our duty to pray for our pastors and leaders. Let us Guard them with prayers! Let us Be their prayer warrior! Let us Take care of them in prayers and deeds. Lets Do our best to be united with one another for God's glory! Supporting one another, love one another! Make every effort to pray one another. Cease not in praying....

What does God wants us to be? Verse: 1 Cor 16:13-14 Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love. Reflections: What do you think God wants us to be? this verse, reminds me of our walk in Him.. A reminder in our Christian faith to be what God wants us to be! Be watchful/ be on guard- meaning we should be vigilant, aware, alert for the things we say, look, do or act that will kept us away from any danger or sin. May we please and Honor God in everything, and in all things. Stand firm in the faith- means being steadfast in our walk with God. Whatever situation of our life, we remain confident that our God is in control and His purpose is always for our good. Do not let any circumstances to knock you down but  stand firmly in faith knowing who God is in your life, our Almighty Sovereign God! Act like men/ be courageous- is to be responsible and accountable for every things we do. working our way to live in integrity and in H...

  A New Creations Verse: 2 Corinthians 5: 17 KJV   Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. Reflections: If we have Christ living in us, we are already a new creation the old has gone 2 Cor 5: 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 1  Peter2:1-3 So put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. Like newborn infants, long for the pure spiritual milk, that by it you may grow up into salvation—  if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is good.  Thus, God's Word reminded us to put away all malice, deceitfulness, hypocrisy, envy and slander because this thing is not of Christ but instead He wants us to be pure in heart and live in righteousness with just and mercy as He is. Phil 4: 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever...

  J esus Cares  Verse: John 5:5-8  One man was there who had been an invalid for thirty-eight years. When Jesus saw him lying there and knew that he had already been there a long time, he said to him, "Do you want to be healed?"   The sick man answered him, "Sir, I have no one to put me into the pool when the water is stirred up, and while I am going another steps down before me."   Jesus said to him, "Get up, take up your bed, and walk."  Reflection: Have you ever felt that you are alone? No one was there to help you? No one cares for you? You tried to fight the struggles of life and you felt defeated? Have you ever felt that there is no more hope for you? Even that invalid or disable man in the bible wherein for 38 years, not 1 year or 5 years but 38 years where he long to also get well but no one was there to help him, no one carried him through, he lose hope but Jesus saw him, He saw his longing, his very needs so Jesus ask him if he want...

By His Word, All Stand Firm Verse: “For He spoke, and it came to be; He commanded, and it stood firm.”  -Psalms 33:9 Reflections: What a wonderful promises that we are reminded that God is all Powerful, and His Divine authority is Sovereign, He is our Lord of Creations! Truly, God’s Word is so powerful that transform once life. Holding unto Him & His Word will help & guide us to stand in any aspects of our life. We may be unfaithful in so many ways but God remain faithful and true to His Word.  Psalm 33:4 For the word of the LORD is upright, and all His work is done in faithfulness. In any struggle , circumstances nor failures, His Word remain firms and He will be our shield and refuge!. Whenever we read & meditated  His Word , He will surely refreshes our soul!  In verse Psalm 33: 6-7  By the word of the LORD the heavens were made, and by the breath of His mouth all their host. He gathers the waters of the sea as a heap; He puts the deeps in storeho...

  Fighting the good fight of the faith V erse: 1 Timothy 1: 12  Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. Reflections: The best thing to fight your battle is to fight them on bended knees, by praying, surrendering and trusting it to God!   Always fight the good fight of faith! How to fight your battle 1.prepare yourself/ your mind body soul- expect the unexpected; be ready not only for victory but for facing defeat because sometime we will fall to win a battle, and  it will make as stronger as time goes by. 2.Equip ourselves, and taking time to know Him and meditate  His Word & claimed His Promises 3.Trust God, Have Faith, victory in Christ 4. Always Be on bended knees, praying all times in every circumstances,  whatever result maybe, be ready to face it with victory! Christ already won the battle for us " it is finished!"...

  Be a blessing for each other Verse: Phil 2:4-5 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,   Thoughts: Truly God taught us to keep an eye for each other, let's look not only ours but other's interest. It’s the manifestation of our walk  in the Lord.." Love and compassion for others”. Let's carry each other burden Gal6:2; lets count other more significant than ourselves. Let’s encourage one another, build one another, lift up, inspire one another, serve one another for the glory of God!  "Wherefore encourage one another, and build up each one the other, even as also ye do".(1 Thessalonian 5:11) Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: ( Romans 15:5) So let us  live in such harmony with one another, carry one another`s burden, look out for each other and pray one another. Let us...

God Heals Verse: “O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.” ‭‭Psalm‬ ‭30:2‬ ‭KJV‬‬ Reflections: The pandemic had crippled the world, it affected everyone of us, it brought fear and anxiety for it not only crippled the business, health crisis, education crisis , unemployment and so forth, But  many lives has been lost, many are crying,  stress , depressed, grieving and maybe at the moment , someone is in ICU fighting for their lives. To get the covid is worrying, to get it as a whole family is stressful & worrying, but to get it twice is more fearful, upsetting , stressful & overwhelming. You never know if you will still wake up alive.. But God show forth His mercy and grace and His Power to save & heal! As we trust and believed in Him, His Divine Touched of healing flows within us and once again we stand to testify as a living testimony of His Healing Power & grace!.  “O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed ...

  The Fruit of Obedience  Verse: Luke 5: 4-6 Now when He had left speaking, He said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. And Simon answering said unto Him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at Thy Word I will let down the net. And when they had this done, they inclosed a great multitude of fishes: and their net brake. Thoughts: While Jesus standing by the lake, People were crowding around Jesus listening to His Word, He went into the boat of Simon and ask him to put out a little from the shore and continued teaching the people, when he was finished, He said to Simon “, "Put out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch." So, Simon followed ,even though they have tried it all along and they haven't got anything. With his faith and obedience and knowing who our Lord Jesus is, Simon obey our Lord`s Jesus instruction. Luke 5:5(NIV) Simon answered, “Master, we’ve worked hard all night and ha...

  Praying in a certain place Verse: Luke 11:1   And it came to pass, that, as He was praying in a certain place, when He ceased, one of his disciples said unto Him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. (KJV). Thoughts: Prayer is our communion with God, even our Lord Jesus acknowledge the importance of prayer. We ourselves should have "our certain place" where we can deeply commune with God. Our consistent heart to heart devotion or called " Quiet Time" devotion is our certain place.   God at times will brought us to a " certain place" for specific prayer or intercession. His Spirit will lead us to pray and that we ought to pray for.   May we always prioritize to dwell in His Presence as to wherever certain place we are in. and Wherever we are, we can communicate with Him, as we commune with Him,  He Listen and hears us.  As the song goes: (Glory come down) "Let Your glory and  honor, Fall on our face,  Hol...

  Call to Repentance Verse: “if my people, who are called by my Name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” ‭‭2 Chronicles‬ ‭7:14‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Reflections: Our God is merciful but He is a just God. God doesn't condone sin,. All of us is sinner and fall shorth of the glory of God, that's why God so loved the world that Jesus Christ came to save us, from the penalty of sin. “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”- Romans‬ ‭3:23-24‬ ‭NIV‬‬ “For God so loved the world that He gave His One and Only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.”-John‬ ‭3:16‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Sin brings forth spiritual death & eternal c ondemnation but because of God's grace He redeem us & gave us eternal life in Our Lord Jesus “For the wa...