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Parable of the Persistent Widow [1] One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. [2] “There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God nor cared about people. [3] A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, ‘Give me justice in this dispute with my enemy.’ [4] The judge ignored her for a while, but finally he said to...

Memory Verse: "Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples." — Luke 11:1b (NIV)

Hebrews 4:16 - "So let us walk right up to him and get what he is so ready to give. Take the mercy, accept the help." (MSG) Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Memory verse Matthew 7: 11 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him! Scripture Reading: Luke 15:11-32

The earnest prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available." James 5:16b (AMP)  Key Scripture: Acts 12:1-1  

I Thessalonians 5:17 - Pray continually (NIV) Scripture: John 11:1-45

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16

Jeremiah 29:1 "I know what I am doing. I have it all planned out - plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for (MSG). Bible passage: Exodus 14 verse 1-30

Romans 12 v12 “ Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction and faithful in prayer! ”

Key scripture: John 8:32 - "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" (KJV) Reference Scripture: Job 1 and 2

CHASING HARMONY: THE PURSUIT OF PEACE Hebrews 12:14A - "Make every effort to live in peace with all men and to be holy;" (NIV) Scripture: John 21:13-17 (NIV) Reflection Questions: 1. Are there individuals with whom you're not on good terms? If so, what steps have you taken to resolve the conflict? 2. Do you find it challenging to initiate reconciliation with others? 3. Considering to...

Luke 24:6A - " He is not here; he has risen" (NIV)

“The eyes of the Lord are over those who do right; his ears are open to their cries for help” Psalm 34:15 (NLT)

I Tim 2:1 - "The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. Pray especially for rulers and their governments to rule well so we can be quietly about our business of living simply, in humble contemplation (MSB).

“And Mary said, “Behold, I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.” And the angel departed from her.” Luke 1:38 (ESV)

“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart and you will find rest”. Matthew 11 verse 28 -29 (NLT)

“ Now we ask you, brothers and sisters to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. ” 1 Thessalonians 5: 12-13

John 3:16 “For God so love the world that He gave His only begotten Son...” Scriptures: Genesis 37: 23-28; Matthew 26:14-16.

“ You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. [15] Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. [16] In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. ”  Matthew 5: 14-16

Key Scripture: John 8:11B - "And Jesus said unto her, neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more." Scriptures: John 8:1-11 Matt. 12:43-45 1 Pet. 5:8-9

Devotional based on: “ He who watches the wind [waiting for all conditions to be perfect] will not sow [seed], and he who looks at the clouds will not reap [a harvest].”   Ecclesiastes 11:4 (AMP)

THE WINNING STRATEGY Revelation 12:11 - "And they conquered him by the blood of the lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death." (KJV) Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11  

Genesis 41:54 - "And the seven years of famine arrived, just as Joseph had said. All countries experienced famine; Egypt was the only country that had bread."(Taken from the MSG version ) Scripture: Genesis 41:15-57.

This episode is inspired by the book Impact: My Story. My Ebenezer. My Breakthrough by Ronke Joseph, you can learn more here https://www.impactmystory.com/ “ In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world ” John 16:33

6 For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and foreve...