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CharisDEVO: Giving thank always

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

The absence of praise and thanksgiving make the heart cold. In Romans 1:21, the people didn’t glorify and thank God for what He was to them. Therefore the Lord allowed them to do whatsoever their heart’s desired.

The Israelites murmured, complained and the result was a reprobate mind. Acknowledging God for what He is purifies the mind because our obedience to God’s word produces sanctification.

Thanksgiving is the will of God because he wants to be appreciated for what He’s done for us. Praising God is His will for us. We become more aware of God’s abiding presence by praising and acknowledging all his benefits.

We all want to be appreciated for what we do for us, and not being appreciated can leave a bad taste in people’s mouth. We teach our children how to be thankful because it acknowledges what people do for us.

And He took bread, gave thanks and broke it,and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body which is given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” Luke 22:16

Jesus teaches us to be thankful for everything. He thanked God before he fed the multitude, he thanked God before raising Lazarus from the dead, and He also thanked God before breaking bread.

Let us make thanksgiving a part of our daily lives. God the Father wants us to appreciate Him just as we would like others to appreciate us for what we do for them.

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Day 3/3 of fasting and prayer: Thanksgiving and praise.

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Bitterness and unforgiveness hinder prayers #peace

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CharisDEVO: Forgiveness to answered prayers

Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. James 5:16

There’s a misconception that prayers that involve shouting and yelling are more effective than just speaking to God with your normal tone.

You don’t have to change your tone when speaking to God and a fervent prayer has everything to do with our obedience to the word of God.

23Therefore if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you,24leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift. Matthew 5:23

A fervent prayer involves prayer that is done from a clean conscience. We can hinder our prayers by allowing bitterness and unforgiveness to reign in us.

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32

Making sure your conscience is clean is a prerequisite to seeing your prayers answered. There are people who pray all the time but something never seems right because their attitude towards their fellowman is not consistent with the word of God.

God’s blessings don’t flow in the opposite direction. God is always consistent and true to His word.

Forgive one another so that you may be healed. Don’t allow bitterness in your heart because God expects us to forgive just as he forgave us in Christ Jesus.

See to it that no one fails to obtain the grace of God; that no “root of bitterness” springs up and causes trouble, and by it many become defiled; Hebrews 12:15

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Day 2/3 Victory through our faith in Jesus.
Read the scriptures, mediate, and pray. God bless you!

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CharisDEVO: Promotion from above

6 For promotion comes neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. 7 But God is the judge: he puts down one, and sets up another. Psalm 75:6-7

Over the years, I have learned that God truly rewards those who diligently seek Him. God will exalt you in due season if you allow Him to work on you.

Why? Because His word says so. He’s the only person I know who say yes, and maintains it. He never wastes words because He is true to His word.

Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 1 Peter 5:6

It’s a lot easier to self-promote in this age because of internet access and social media marketing. Individuals and organizations are willing to spend so much money to get their messages out there.

God doesn’t need a marketing team when it’s time for Him to reward you. He knows what you’re doing in private, and He says that you will be rewarded publicly if you do not faint.

Don’t focus so much on what others can see—work on your heart. Let your motives be clean and don’t do anything for vain glory, fame, money, fortune etc.

26 Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
Galatians 5:26

Always have a heart check as you do the will of God. Those who do things so they can be glorified in earth have already received their reward from men.

But those who wait on the Lord, shall have renewed strength, peace, rest, and their reward shall come from the King of glory Himself.

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Day 1/3 of prayer and fasting.
Go over the prayer points, study the word, meditate and pray. God bless you!

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Our monthly 3-day fast starts tomorrow from 6a-6p. Just water and eat after 6p. See you soon and God bless you!

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CharisDEVO: Grace for strength and speed

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31

Pursuing the mind of God for your life is the most important responsibility we have. No one can have a relationship with the Father for us.

We pursue God by waiting on Him and waiting on Him means to wait as restaurant waiter. The waiter receives our requests, takes it to the chef and the meal is prepared.

The waiter cannot execute orders until the patrons put in their order. As we wait on the Lord, He gives us strength, divine speed and audacity to do His will.

He causes us to not do things our way, but in His way and divine timing. Jesus said he only does what he sees the Father do (John 5:19).

But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. Luke 10:42

Mary was not a busybody—she chose to learn from Jesus because what comes out of His mouth was eternal, true, and faithful.

As you wait at Jesus’ feet, may His words strengthen you and cause you to soar like eagles. May your heart never faint, and may the strength of the Almighty God strengthen you through and through.

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All things work together for our good because you love us. #devotional

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