*THE BIGGEST AWARD(PHIL. 3:7-14)*

_And the award for the order of the star of Ghana goes to..(You)_ *_How would that make you feel?_*

Now that is the *Biggest Award* in Ghana. It is the highest national honour which means the recipients' contributions should be highly immeasurable in terms of its massive impact on the people.

It is a human institution&so will definitely have its flaws if you are thinking whether people who get it are  well-deserving or are skewed.

Awards are meant to recognise& motivate&so are not bad per say.A few of the many scriptural references to back it.(2 Tim.4:7-, James 1:12,Prov. 3:7, Phil. 2:16)

*I believe it is the craze for it& what you allow it to make you do that makes it bad/sinful.* However, it can easily serve as a bait for sin to fester. _This is true because there is a really deep feeling that comes with it._

_I 'kinda' know this because recently one of my writings(short story) was nominated at the Ghana Writers Awards 2017.Though i didn't win,i knew what i felt within me☺.Finally,my work has been recognised. I felt like a winner for just the nomination(Something i didn't believe before when said by these stars)_

*And so what if an Oscar,Grammy,Nobel Prize or Ghana's highest honour???*

Today's message  about the *Biggest Award* is to first serve as a perpetual Reminder,A Check & for us to ultimately redefine what our Biggest Award is or should be.

*As said,Awards are not bad.There is certainly the biggest award on Earth but many have set the earthly ones far&high above the spiritual which is most important.They don't even think about it let alone work towards it.*

Now from Paul,this should be the mindset of every christian:
_'But whatever was to my profit i now consider loss for the sake of Christ. What is more,i consider everything a loss compared to...knowing Christ....for whose sake i have lost all things. i consider them rubbish that i may gain Christ... I press on towards the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenwards in Christ Jesus._(Read fully in Phil. 3:7-14)

Mind you, not everyone will get to win earthly awards but the biggest award of the crown of Righteousness is for every Christian who have longed&,waited for his appearing.(2Tim. 4:8)

There is no competition whatsoever,we are all running our own race towards the big prize. What's wonderful in this race?...we even help&support each other to get there.

With this mindset,whatever we do on earth won't even be for awards but to impact a soul just for the sake of Christ. The Awards that comes will be *the other things added to you for God&his crown of righteousness is your Biggest award.*

*SO I SAY:*
*LET THIS MESSAGE ABOUT THE _BIGGEST AWARD_ BE A PRAYER,A CHECK&ACONSTANT REMINDER.*

*GOOD-BETTER-BEST (LUKE 10:38-42)*

Well,let's just say it all started at that level when we were taught- *Positive-Comparative-Superlative.*And so this- _Good-Better-Best.Until your good is Better &your Better is Best..._

In Luke 10:41-42
_Jesus Answered:- Martha,Martha, you are worried&upset about many things,but only one thing is needed. *Mary has chosen what is better*& it will not be taken away from her._

Jesus did not mean that what Martha was doing wasn't *Good* but there was something *Better.*
_There are a lot of Good things that take us away from what is Better& many 'Betters' from the Best._

_Your job is good&paying quite well even as you seem so indispensable but stop continually postponing that chance to upgrade yourself...for what is better awaits you.A time is coming when..._

You can bring up Mediocrity.I choose to use the word 'Settling'.This is different from contentment which is valuing&being grateful for what *you can have now*...not preventing you from aspiring higher.

Many are settling for what is far below their God-given potentials &capabilities just because they got married,or made one significant achievement or a few.

Beloved,the Plans of God for our lives is not just Good or Better. It is certainly BEST.

The amazing thing is, what is Best in God's sight will continue to be tied to his will&purposes for our lives. This means we'll continue to strive&strive towards the Best till we fulfil our purpose. As a result, even with what we see as the Best, there is always the Best after that Best.

I dare use this respectable 'human being' as an example&this is a paraphrased quote- _'Even at where i am,there are a lot of things i haven't done that i still want to do'-Pastor Mensa Otabil._
All these give prominence to Vince Lombardi's quote: _Perfection is not attainable,but if we chase Perfection we can catch Excellence._

In doing this,God sometimes put/lead us to situations where we lose the very good or better conditions so as to keep on attaining the priceless best times in our lives.

_He left his very *good* job at the bank in order to go into shoemaking. After being mocked by a friend for wearing a ridiculous wear,he decided to redeem his dignity by getting a *better* wear.Admiring it,he raced out to ask a shoeshine boy who passed by if he could make something similar._
_The spectacular outcome led to the *best* decision-Heel the World-A Shoe Company that was featured at the World Economic Forum.And he continues to strive for the best even after the best move. *This is the true life story of Ashesi Univ.Graduate-Fred Deegbe.*_

Your Best is not only in moving on but in finding your Purpose&Living it fully. _I know the Plans i have for you. Plans to Prosper you and not to harm you,Plans to give you a hope and a future._ (Jer.29:11)

*SO I SAY:*
Find the *GOOD*-move to the *BETTER*-&keep Chasing the *BEST*

To Come-This Week... Check Out

*A week to look forward to on my devotions this week.*

This Evening on *_Message For The Evening_*, I bring you a message titled
*'Good-Better-Best'*��

Then Tomorrow morning,on *_On This Morning_,* who doesn't want this:
*'The Biggest Award'*-That will be the title.

More Intriguing ones *to come* this week. Blessings 'nkoaa' on your All Round Devotional...#BraceYourself

*THE SOUNDS OF SILENCE*(from Our Daily Bread-Prov.10:19-21)

Our Daily Bread continues to be a blessing to many& to my *On This Morning* devotional.

I bring you Nov.23 edition of Our Daily Bread titled The *Sounds of Silence.* Here we go:

_The Feeling buddy of mine observed,"Shallow streams make the most noise," a delightful turn on the old adage,"Still waters run deep."_

_He meant,of course,that people who make the most noise tend to have littleof substance to say._

_The flip side of that problem is that we don't listen well either. I'm reminded of the line in the old Simon and Garfunkel song Sounds of Silence about folks hearing without listening._

_Oh,they hear the words,but they fail to silence their own thoughts and truly listen. It would be a good if we all learned to be silent and still._

_There is 'a time to be silent and a time to speak.'(Eccl.3:Good Silence is a listening silence, a humble silence. It leads to right hearing,right understanding and right speaking._

_"The purposes of a person's heart are deep waters,the proverb says,but one who has insight draws them out.'_ (Prov. 20:5)
_It takes a lot of hard listening to get all the way to the bottom._

_And while we listen to others,we should also be listening to God and hearing what he has to say._
_I think of Jesus,scribbling with his finger in the dust while the pharisees railed on the woman caught in adultery.(John 8:1-11).What was he doing?_

_May I suggest that he could have been simply listening for his Father's voice and asking,"_
_What shall we say to this crowd and his dear woman?"His response is still being heard around the world._

_Well-timed silence can be more eloquent than words._

*SO I SAY:*
*THIS IS A SOUND OF SILENCE FROM OUR DAILY BREAD.*

*QUOTES ON CAREFULNESS&BEING _TOO_ CAREFUL*

When i decided to do quotes about Carefulness today, I remembered that  somewhere 2016, i should have treated this topic.

Carefulness(Being too careful or say being Meticulous)is a grey area that is mostly not talked about *clearly* even within  the christian context.

It is the safest advice to give by all including Christians... *_but should a christian be careful with the whole Grace&being spirit-led messages &*_(clearing my throat)_ *Is it a  SIN for a christian to be careful or too careful?*

I don't know when but would definitely come back to it. For now, i'm sure *these quotes should suffice:*

*The chief danger in life is that you may take too many precautions.– Alfred Adler – Publilius Syrus*

*If a writer is so cautious that he never writes anything that cannot be criticized, he will never be able to write anything that can be read. If you want to help other people you have got to make up your mind to write things that some men will condemn–Thomas Merton* (I can so relate)

*Caution is not cowardly.Carelessness is not courage. – Unknown*

*Everybody knows if you are too careful you are so occupied in being careful that you are sure to stumble over something.-Gertrude Stein*

*I always love to be careful with my expectations so that life has pleasant surprises for me-Sebastian Thrun*

Then Ending with a verse-Eph.5:15
*Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,making the best use of the time,because the days are evil.*

*SO I SAY:*
*LET'S THINK ABOUT IT...THIS IS YOUR QUOTES ON CAREFULNESS&BEING TOO CAREFUL.*

*BE LIKE PETER(PART 3)*(Be Like Peter...Don't be Peter Series)

Yes,the title changed to just *Be Like Peter.* I searched&searched but could find nothing against Peter after Jesus ascended&the Holy Spirit came upon him all in Acts( _ooh Antwi Peter,Ma f3re o,Peter y3 ����_)
Let's go into them:
*Be like Peter after Jesus ascended because he showed great Leadership*
With no Child's play&extremism, even before the Holy Spirit came, we saw Peter in Acts 1:12-,leading the disciples&group of people about the direction of the Apostles&Judas'replacement. Mind you, this was after engaging in  constant prayer.

He was straight to the point,focused& purposeful.
Other marks of leadership shown was in Acts 2:14 where again he addressed a crowd about God, salvation& the Holy Spirit.

I must say this runs throughout his ministry. *Beloved as a leader,Be like Peter here.*

*Be like Peter for your life can be full of healing&miracles*
Oh yes,it's possible. I'm writing this speaking to myself. I'm sure at a point Peter marveled at what God did through him as his shadow could even heal.(Acts5:15) Peter marveled in Acts 10:34 as God miraculously used him to find&save Cornelius.

My personal testimony was  during NUBS-SHOP evangelism in the Northern Region (Bogni) where God used my group to win the soul of the local deity. It was a wonder to me.

Healings&miracles are very scarce now because *we've all* not availed ourselves fully to God&his Holy Spirit. We're caught up in this world&its entanglements.
*Be like Peter for your life can be full of healing&miracles*

*Also,Be Like Peter& live everyday of your life witnessing& winning souls.*
Beloved,you don't need to be an evangelist to do this.Every christian has that mandate as in Matt.28.

Once again,the total ministry of Peter after Jesus ascended equated to Winning souls.It cut across every single aspect of his life.(Acts 3:19,10:1-)
It was a hard terrain at the time too amidst all the persecution. A Peter who couldn't stand in front of a young girl denying Christ 3 times endured the Sanhedrin&Prison. The determining factor is *The Holy Spirit*

You also have the Spirit inside you. *Be like Peter by living each day witnessing/winning to a soul through the many means.*

*Again,Be like Peter just because of this- THE HOLY SPIRIT*
The pivot of Peter's ministry was all about the HOLY SPIRIT. If Peter changed from who he was-his fears,weaknesses,denials et al; it was all due to the *Holy Spirit.* Every step Peter took was ordered by the Spirit.No wonder he led many to receive the Holy Spirit&the outpouring. And indeed,he was sought after everywhere.(Acts chapters- 5,9,11,15)

We are blessed&have Power not just because the Holy Spirit is upon us but also in us. Why are we living as powerless Chrisians? Simply,  Let's dedicate or rededicate our lives to God allowing his Spirit to lead us in all you do. *BE LIKE PETER.*

*SO I SAY, ENDING:*
*JUST BE LIKE PETER HERE...(Under the Be like...Don't be Like Series)*

*Be Like Peter,Don't be Like Peter (PART 2)*

This is the *Be like....,Don't be like... series*.We are still on Peter. _'Ne ho w) ns3m paa, saa Bra no' _(There are a lot of stuff about Peter)_

As said, Peter is  funny,interesting&a unique character with a lot to learn from. Check out the link toPart 1 & let's continue- http://myinss.blogspot.co.id/2017/11/like-peterdon-be-like-peter-1.html?m=1

Let's go into them:
*Be like Peter in terms of his Closeness to Jesus* Now,don't be deceived,with all his _'too known&in your face'_ personality,Peter didn't impose himself on Jesus. Jesus chose him out of his will like the others (Mark 3:13)

In Mark 9&Matthew 17,Peter was part of the 3-inner circle (James&John) who were transfigured with Jesus.His closeness is also seen as he mostly led the disciples,was often used by Jesus receiving
a lot of mentions among the disciples.

We are all christians but some are closer to Jesus than others. Jesus is open to all. It all depends on how serious you take your spiritual life.
Peter showed this with a repentant heart,ready to learn&improve attitude aside his extreme passions. Be like Peter,draw nigh to God&he'll draw nigh to you.(James 4:8)

*Don't be a traitor like Peter*And i'm sure you know where i'm going with this especially when forewarned in Matthew 26&Luke 22.

We can all raise the human weakness flag but that is why Peter is a test case for us.Here,it was spiritual pride-relying on his status as a leader&close associate of Jesus.With this,it is easy skip the warnings.

Such are dominant in friendships.Learn to stay true&loyal to that relationship.The signs will always be staring at you even before your denial or unfaithfulness. *Don't be like Peter here*

*Be Daring like Peter but not fearful like Peter.* This is to his walking with Jesus on the sea in Matt. 26.This best describes the man.He started,he made the move.He killed the fears of new beginnings which can be you as an enterpreneur.

If you did so&took that good risk then don't allow the fear of moving on to cripple you.Face it all.Jesus has got your back in the middle of the sea. *So here,Be like,Don't be like Peter.*

Now this:
*Be like Peter who was into&passionate about his craft/ministry,discerning-Confession of Christ which made him the rock on which the church is built(Matt.16:13)*
*Not all occasions but asked the needed questions which brought out the answers (Matt.17.24)*

*Don't be like Peter who was complacent right after his confession of who Jesus is. Be alert(Watch&pray).As a leader,cut off a lot of the excesses,annoyance&'look look face' Peter exhibited.(Just read-Matt.17. *v.4...In all these,Jesus beloved was John in John 21)*

*SO I SAY:*
*BE LIKE PETER...definitely...DON'T BE LIKE PETER*

*'Be Like Peter...Don't Be Like Peter'*(Part 1)

This is the *Be like....,Don't be like... series*. We kick off with the character Peter.

I find 'Bra' Peter�� in the bible to be very funny, interesting&a unique character. _He was Spiritual yet over-spiritual too,daring yet full of fear..._

There are a lot more to learn from him.These are key selected accounts as taken from the 4 gospels of the life of 'Mr. Peter'- The Disciple.

Let's go into them:
*First,the Calling.Be like Peter in responding to Jesus call over your life Now.* Heyy,see you?... scared again because you're only looking at full-time ministry.So what if?...����
As Jesus called out his first disciples in Matt.4&Luke 5, (Simon)Peter& Andrew his brother *responded immediately leaving everything.*

*How well do we respond to God's call?*...Many at times, it's because we haven't availed ourselves enough& also to be convicted. Jesus told the Samaritan woman _if you knew the gift of God&who it is that asks you for a drink, you would have asked him& he would have given you living water._ (John 4:10)

James 1:17- _Every good &perfect gift comes from God..._
How well do we allow this to sink within our spirit being. If it was,we wouldn't be treating God's call like we do just because of its issues&its perceived kind of life.

Peter without knowing what that normal fishing day held availed himself because it was the higher calling of God. That was his Life. *Note this- Missing your Purpose in Life is EVERYTHING. Note again,it may be Full time or not. He is calling right now... Will you be like Peter?...*

*Next,Please Please Don't Be Like Peter in this because he is one annoying,Too known(Nhwehwuanimu),radical 'guy' to find in the Bible*

In John 13,Peter didn't want Jesus  to wash his feet when it reached his turn.You could sense Peter's 'showmanship'  in v.8-9 with
_'You shall never wash my feet.'_ . Then when Jesus responded _'If i do not wash you, you have no share with me.'_. Peter then said _'Lord,not my feet only but also my hands&head!_ ...

Okay,check out Peter here once aagain in Matt. 26:31-35 when Jesus forewarned him about his denial.
Out of Spiritual pride,Peter said _'Even if I have to die with you,i will never disown you._
Working with such characters in a group can be very discouraging&annoying. And in a case of a leader as Peter,it only set the wrong examples.

More so,one bad example as a leader is his aggressive &radical manner by cutting someone's ear in John 18:10 just because of Jesus arrest...Did he know of what his death was to do for mankind?...

I've observed that Bra Peter didn't take his time to wait upon God before acting in many situations. Aside other examples,it was the same right after predicting Jesus as the Messiah(Mark 8:27-)

*With this,Don't be like Peter.*
There are a lot about Peter... _Peter ho w) ns3m_&so we do Part 2&3 the coming days.

*SO I SAY:*
*BE LIKE PETER...of course...DON'T BE LIKE PETER*

COMING:Be Like Peter,Don't be like Peter

On the *Be Like..., Don't Be Like...* series,

I bring you *Be like Peter, Don't Be Like Peter* on Message For The Evening this evening.

#DontMiss

TO COME: 'Don't be like... Be Like...'

*TO COME:*

' *_Don't be like ..., Be like..._*'
is the new series to run on Message For the Evening tomorrow.

More tomorrow.

*BE OF GOOD CHEER(A CHEERFUL HEART)*

*Job 9:27*- _If I say, I will forget my complaint, I will put off my 'sad countenance, and *be of good cheer*;_

*Daniel 10:19*- _...and said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, *be of good cheer*, and be well. And as he spoke unto me, I was strengthened and said, Let my Lord speak;for thou hast strengthened me._

*John 16:33*- _...In this world,you will troubles, but *be of good cheer*,i have a overcome the world..._

And so there is great value in *being of good cheer.* I believe it starts with having a cheerful heart.

Developing or having a cheerful heart is extremely difficult in this world we live in. _*How can I?...*_ I'm sure you're recounting or thinking of what you're going through.

We can have & in fact, there are many reasons not to be of good cheer but in all these, I don't know what we gain or have gained from being sad or worrying through our problems.

*Being of good cheer* doesn't in anyway mean *You Don't Have Problems*. It only means *_No Matter What the Situation is,_you have a God,he is always with you& will indeed see you through it all*

The Bible in Philippians 4:8 says _Whatever is true,noble,right,pure,lovely,admirable...if anything is excellent or praiseworthy; think about such things._

With this,the Bible is calling us unto having that positive mindset. *This is what Positivity means.* There is no way if we stay focused at this, we won't have a cheerful heart & be of good cheer all the time.

Proverbs 15:13-A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit.

*I believe this is& should be our lifestyle& that is what God wants &has enabled us to*

_Philippians 4:4,-Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice._

Noone wants to be sad but i believe because of the world we live in,  we tend to accept or lean towards such sorrowful things.(acting too careful). This is why this message is here.

_Personally, i hate to be sad. I love to be happy all the time. First,not to depend on anyone or anything but on God who spring it from within._ ( *I believe it goes for all*)
_Then, i focus &surround myself with positivity every step of the way.It has gotten to the point where when i am only in deep thought, i just tap myself &ask... *'Hey,Are you sad?'*_

Ooh don't be deceived.The  troubles keep flooding in but God wants us to keep looking at the solution,what he is saying &want us to do.

With this why won't you be full of joy,stay positive& *be of good cheer*which definitely lead us to fulfil our purpose.

*SO I SAY:*
*Being of good cheer is like Hope. The hope that is not of this world but only in God.It is so fulfilling.*
*IT STARTS WITH A CHEERFUL HEART...BE OF GOOD CHEER!*

*MEDITATE(MATT.5:1-12)*

This  morning on meditate,i invite us all to meditate on  Jesus introductory sermon on the mount.(Beautitudes)

We know&have read it on many occasions.However,let's approach it differently this morning.
Here we go:

1 *Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down.His disciples came to him,*

2 *and he began to teach them.He said:*

3  *“Blessed are the poor in spirit,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven*

4 *Blessed are those who mourn,for they will be comforted.*

5 *Blessed are the meek,for they will inherit the earth.*

6 *Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,for they will be filled.*

7 *Blessed are the merciful,for they will be shown mercy.*

8 *Blessed are the pure in heart,for they will see God.*
9 *Blessed are the peacemakers,for they will be called children of God.*

10 *Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,for theirs is the kingdom of heaven*

11 *Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.*

12 *Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.*

*SO I SAY:*
*MEDITATE!*

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*MIXED QUOTES*

We get back to some Quotes this evening.

It is a bundle of quotes feom various sources to lift you up,get you going to achieve that goal.
Let's go for them:

*Don't be timid when making your requests to God, there is nothing, you will ever ask that will intimidate him.*-@MensaOtabil

*You were born to win, but to be a winner,you must plan to win,prepare to win and expect to win* -Zig Ziglar

*You were given this life because you were strong enough to live it.*-Inspower

*And suddenly you just know... It is time to start something new&trust the magic of new beginnings*-Meister Eckhart

*You can have results or excuses not both* - Arnold Schwarzenegger

*All leadership is about Influence. Nothing more,Nothing less.*-John Maxwell

*It is not about having time but it is about making time.*-  Joni

*It may hurt to let go but sometimes it  even hurts more to hang more.*-Unknown

*Grace is not an excuse to live a sloppy life and get by with it; it is the power not to have to live a sinful life.*-Joyce Meyer

*SO I SAY:*
*THIS IS YOUR MIXED QUOTES FOR THIS EVENING*

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*THE THING WITH CLOSE PEOPLE(PART 2)*

I bring you part 2 of the above title.As said from yesterday, we look at *how to witness or draw close/familiar people to Christ.*

And so families,friends&shyful people(mentors) we all have& are use to.
Anyone *you look up to* should at least live an exemplary life Otherwise they don't fit that status-It's just sheer admiration.

In the same way, someone you look up to in the faith should be one who should be able to build you up in Christ&not vice versa.(at least for the start)

However,as the person builds you up,with time both learn&build each other up as it has been seen.

*The key point here is to know&choose the right person who is full of Christ to follow.*(This will depend on your foundation)

That leads me to Family&friends.
*Friendship?*...So aside all the sweet 'foolishness' you guys do, for you, make sure you make the distinction clear &not compromise when it comes to matters of Christ.
No matter how difficult,the person will get to understand.

Speak,show Christ through the normal relationship& above all pray& live that christian life leaving it all to God.

*Families?...Have you sat down to think about why among the whole family, you are the only born-again or committed believer especially judging from the kind of family you come from???*

First,it tells you *it is  Grace* &the other is *God wants to use you to get to them*(Acts 16:31).This is how?...

*_First,Pray for them&continue to pray for them even as you take those guided steps._

*_Now this is their mindset-They know you&all your frailties right from infancy so they don't expect you to act as a saint &overly spiritual which is what we are._

(For them,it can be annoying&dissuade them from the core message.You doubt?...Train someone even in Christ &let that person come to you acting as Mr. know it all. It takes only Christ)

* _The above therefore means be real,understand their position i.e if it were you (Heb.4:15) *BUT never* should you compromise on the *core message.*_

*_The formal way of doing this may not be efficient...use the normal conversations,situations &simple and little things. Tone down on the arguments and above all let your life &prayer do the talking._

Remember,in all, you don't change them,it is *CHRIST*. As i write this,I have that testimony in my family after many prayers, having forgotten about it. It came without even realising it 'mpo'

SO I SAY:
*NOW YOU THIS IS THE THING WITH CLOSE PEOPLE(PART 2)*

*THE THING WITH CLOSE PEOPLE(PART 1)*

* We all have families that know us right from the get go.
* We all have people in our lives that we *'sooo'* respect & are very shy of. (Mostly,this relates to older people)

* We all have familiar people that we are used to.
* We *all*(_maybe not all) but we have close friends that we share minutest detail of our lives with.

*One of the difficult things in life is to be straight with such people,point out their wrongs,be sincere with them &above all witness or draw them to Christ.*(Part 2 tomorrow will look at the witnessing part.)

I can see how often you've disagreed in silence with that mentor or respected elder yet you keep on nodding to whatever he says.

Families,friends-would they even listen?...we know your greatest frailties&falls so where from this holier than thou...?

This is where i believe the whole narrative should change.
The key solution STARTS right from the relationship we have.

For our families & the people we look up to or respect; it has become a cultural thing to swallow whatever they say with hook,line &sinker.

_First, we know that at the initial stages, our families will be tough on us,very controlling &all that. That is needed but even around that time& as we grow,they should take the below into account._(This also goes for those we respect or shy of who have the better advantage)

_They should be real with their lives(be the *christian* that they are), be sincere,get down to the level of the younger ones & get to understand them._

_Also,make it a habit to *intentionally* engage them or allow them to speak their minds even about the elders themselves._

_It will amaze you what a 5-year will tell you about yourself if allowed within a conducive environment,let alone a 15-year old which can be a basis for a lot of necessary changes._

_With this,there is joy,friendliness&openness as the respect,recognition&love is also not lost._

As the relationship is clearly redefined in this manner,the younger ones will see the difference from the norm&this will clearly have a huge  impact on them.

So friends will always be friends.Chat,fool& move together.
That deep familiarity will be created *BUT* both should take a conscious decision to check&evaluate the relationship from time to time.

This is especially when one points out a wrong or new measure to embark on.This should be something you do often.It should  be part of the familiarisation/ friendship.

*Romans 12:10- 'Be devoted to one another in brotherly love ;give preference to one another in honour.*

*SO I SAY:*
*NOW YOU KNOW...THIS IS THE THING WITH CLOSE PEOPLE*

*THIS IS THE AIR I BREATHE(JOE METTLE VERSION)*

Today's message is from the age-old song- *This is the Air i breathe* -This is a powerful rendition by Joe Mettle.

In fact,the message itself is all in the song. I took time to  pen down *almost* every bit of  its adlyps including the lyrics  because of its great impact.

I believe it is one to easily get you soaked in some powerful worship& prayer times with God. Click the link after the below:

*Is he a Good God...ooh i can't get the witnesses...is he a good God?*

_This is the air i breathe. This is the air i breathe. Your holy Presence living in me._

_This is my daily bread. This is my daily bread.Your very word spoken to me._

_And I...I'm desperate for you.And I...I'm lost without you._

*Not only that but your word is my daily bread...*

*It is your word that gives me life, it is your word that gives me breath*

*Your very word...Your very word spoken to me...Aaaa...yeei....And I...I'm desperate for you...*

*Where would i be without your presence*

*And i....am so lost without your presence...i can't go a day without your word... it feeds my soul...*

*And as the deer pants for water so my souls pants for you...*

*And i....and i'm so lost without you...so lost without you Jesus...*

*I'm desperate for you..i need you Lord...and i... heeeei and i....heei come on someone..i need you lord..every hour i need you...heeei am so lost without you...heeei...*

SO I SAY:
*JESUS...YOU ARE THE AIR WE BREATHE..FOR WE ARE SO DESPERATE FOR YOU!*

Click the link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NJfNiQVbvo&feature=youtube_gdata_playe

*MEDITATE*(Psalm 107:23-32)

Let's do meditate this morning.

23 Some went out on the sea in ships;
they were merchants on the mighty waters.

24- They saw the works of the Lord,
his wonderful deeds in the deep.

25 For he spoke and stirred up a tempest
that lifted high the waves.

26 They mounted up to the heavens and went down to the depths; in their peril their courage melted away.

27 They reeled and staggered like drunkards;they were at their wits’ end.

28 Then they cried out to the Lord in their trouble,and he brought them out of their distress.

29 He stilled the storm to a whisper;
the waves of the sea were hushed.

30 They were glad when it grew calm,
and he guided them to their desired haven.

31 Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.

32 Let them exalt him in the assembly of the people and praise him in the council of the elders.

*SO I SAY:*
*MEDITATE!*

*A SEQUEL TO 'ME W) JESUS'* ( *JONES INTRIGUING END*)

We do the highly anticipated story message. I  appreciate greatly your feedback. Well, your feedback *in a way* motivated me to do this sequel. Will it end?...����.
Okay, If you've not read the first part-click the link,read,enjoy&join us back here...

_*Me W) Jesus*_
_*Me W) Jesus*_
_*Me W) Jesus*..._
_It was like the current hitsong on everyone's lips. Even the Pakistan high commissioner who read it on facebook could not resist saying...'Mi hro Jesus' �� as he tapped the young ecstatic Jones &entered the State Banquet Hall._

_Apparently, some media organisations led by the formidable *Peep TV* upon hearing the story teamed up with various state agencies to organise this conference as a result of its great impact &testimonies._

_Kyei said 'My friends knew what i was going through &had warned me not to do anything silly. I guess their last try was *that Jones post*they sent me because i was...& it saved my life._The stout man said sorrowfully.

Sitsofe also said 'I don't want to go into my life but that was the best comfort i needed- *Me W) Jesus!(I have Jesus!)*

_Having gone through the formalities, it was now time for the main man,17-year old Jones Kwasi Attoh to speak._

_Jones first words were teary which was the expected *Me W) Jesus* as it received a rousing response._
_"I know many of you have heard the story but let me start right from here..._" Jones said

_Jones then chronicled his life from his normal christian upbringing, Ansere mum's dying moments down to his lying on the floor._ He continued...

_As i stretched my hand,i could see the last attire my parents wore&remembered nothing again.The tide had changed with my parents now on the worry train. I woke up in the hospital happily to see my two parents right beside me._

_Today as i speak to you,i have only my mum here. 3 months before this conference,i lost my dad....ooh they were not kidnapped...a land in the galamsey region caved in on them and they&some few others were safely evacuated amidst a lot wahala_

_My Dad had some health issues after that&passed on from there. I  speak to you with a frigid right hand because of the deep cut i had. In all, i believe my faith is now strengthened to take this& i dare say ready if it had been both parents..._

_Jones went on&on &ended beautifully further inspiring many. Just before he could sit, the next voice was... *i don't believe in this whole Me wo Jesus thing...*_

I end here��...
*SO I SAY:*
*Be rest assured that in this life a simple Me wo Jesus with an unwavering belief is all you need.#HeIsSoUnfailing*

Still #MeW)Jesus...#KeepSharing #KeepRetweeting

*I don't know what your situation is but i know a simple _'Me W) Jesus'_ with an unwavering belief is all you need.#HeIsSoUnfailing*

#Otuosquotes

Join me for that powerful sequel to *Me W) Jesus* this evening.☺������

To Come: #MeW)Jesus

#MeW)Jesus

#MeW)Jesus

#MeW)Jesus

#MeW)Jesus

#MeW)Jesus

Me W) Jesus*- #Coming

So it is  *#MeW)Jesus...* #keepposting #Keepsharing
#Keepretweeting

Okayyy, if you've not read my story devotional message  *#MeW)Jesus*, then hurry &click the link below.

The story gets so interesting with a fantiii-astic twist...����.
*_What happened to Jones as he stretched his hand  to what he had wanted to see but fell down motionless..._*

Join me tomorrow on *#MessageForEvening* for this powerful sequel  that will leave you *#faithbound* with those 3-words *Me W) Jesus*

*#MeW)Jesus...*Keep it...����

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*THE DAILY GRIND (FROM @ourdailybread -EPH.6:5-9)*

I do my personal devotion from *Our Daily Bread* which mostly inspires me to write my *On This Morning*

Last friday, Nov.3, I read from our Daily Bread titled *The Daily Grind*& jotted it down to share today. Here we go:

_The High School i attended required 4 years of latin instruction. I appreciate the value of that discipline now, but back then it was a *grind.*_

_Our teacher believed in drill &repetition. 'Repetitio est mater studiorum' she intoned over us several times a day,which simply means 'Repetition is the mother of learning.' Repetitio est absurdun,' we muttered under our breadth.'Repetition is absurd.'_

_I read now that most of life is simply:Repetition-a round of dull,uninspiring,lackluster things we must do again and again._

_Repetition is both as ordinary& necessary as bread, said Danish philosopher soren Keirkegaard. But he went on to say,'It is the bread that satisfies with benediction._

_It is a matter of taking up each duty,no matter how mundane,humble or trivial and asking God to bless it and put it to his intended purposes.In that way we take the drudgeries of life and turn them into holy work,filled with unseen,eternal consequence._

_The poet Gerard Manley Hopkins said, 'To lift up the hands in prayer gives God glory,but a man with a pitchfork in his hand, a woman with a slop pail,give him glory,too. God is so great that all things give him glory if you mean that they should.'_

_If whatever we do is done for Christ,we'll be amazed at the joy&meaning we'll find in even the most ordinary tasks._

PRAY:Remind us,Lord that you are in the dull&ordinary tasks in a most extraordinary way. May we do even the smallest tasks for you.
( *BY DAVID ROPER*)

*SO I SAY:*
*BE BLESSED WITH THE DAILY GRIND.*

*MEDITATE*(Phil.2:1-11)

Let's meditate  on this passage as we go to bed this evening.

*Imitating Christ’s Humility*
1 Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion,

2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind.

3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves,

4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.

5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:

6 Who, being in very nature God,did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;

7 rather, he made himself nothing
by taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness.

8 And being found in appearance as a man,he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death even death on a cross!

9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name,

10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,to the glory of God the Father.

*SO I SAY:*
*MEDITATE*

PRAYER POINTERS(2)...BECOMING GENERATIONAL INFLUENTIALS

Another edition of *Prayer Pointers is here*& this evening we look at  *Becoming Generational Influentials*

Are you just existing or living to make that mark?...I mean living that life God ordained for you.

Beloved, you don't *necessarily* have to be loud,vociferous or popular in order to live out that influential life. (In fact, a lot of such people are not)

A lot of works of many people even today are silently being celebrated mainly
because of its worthy&timeless impact. ( _And this,i believe is pleasing in God's sight for what they did on the sides unseen._)

I have a message yet to come titled *NOT ALL...*which tackles this as well.

People think that going though the system,finding a job,getting married&just settling is all there is to life. No!...That is not the full potential given you.
Whether silently or in the limelight, as christians we must be people of positive Influence that transcends.

I believe the only way christians can  take over the
world&influence it in spite of its treacherous happenings is to *know who we are,the power we possess &unapologetically live it out.*
This is all it takes to be Generational Influentials.

Now,standing on another elaborate prelude,the prayer pointers... *Pray:*

*That above all, God will help you discern anything that may disguise as our calling &rather find your God -given purpose& live it out fully,joyfully& impactfully.( Psalm 138:8 )*

*That,you'll break out from that mindset, familiar environment&any setbacks that makes one feel okay. Pray to access the Grace to press on to the ultimate goal.*

*That as in Col. 3:17, we will reflect Christ  in whatever chosen field we find ourselves &not forget him but still glorify him even as he takes higher.*

*SO I SAY:*
*THIS IS PRAYER POINTERS(2)...BECOMING GENERATIONAL INFLUENTIALS*

*PRAYER POINTERS...FINANCIAL PROSPERITY*

For today & tomorrow evening, we'll be going down on our knees with prayer pointers. This evening,we look at our financial prosperity.

_Jesus says the poor you'll always have with you...(Matthew 26:11)._ It is true not because  it is God's will for us but because many(even&especially christians) decide not to live by the dictates of God's word.

God's will for us includes all things including our finances... _Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be healthy,even as your soul prospers(3 John 1:2)_

*Of course, the caution has always been that our yearning for financial prosperity should be biblically situated &shouldn't be the main focus.*(Matt. 6:33)

However, IT IS NEEDED. Don't deceive yourself to think that it's not especially as many overspiritualise it. In our world now& more so in the christiandom, being financial successful is a dicey issue& that is why Matt. 6:33 will always be our guide

From my observation, i see many  today including  christians come up with initiatives,programmes&ideas in order to make it in this resource demanding world. God does not want the anointed *YOU* hopping&begging  *OTHERS*only to *survive*... *No, that is not our portion in Jesus Name.*

God wants us to make it &one of the ways is to Prosper Financially. With this elaborate background,these are the Prayer Pointers: *PRAY*

*That you will not miss your set time of Financial Breakthrough.Gal.6:9. (That you'll catch that idea,make that move or meet that person to shoot you up*)

*That any door closed to you shall open for your blessings...God will cause you to action right now so that whatever you are doing,not doing or any evil hands of the enemy shall lose his whole(1Cor. 16:9)*

*That you will not  sleep or Idle about but honour his word to be hardworking&diligent in your work as he pours his bountiful blessings on you.(2Thess 3:10-12 &Prov.13:4)*

*That in spite of the many demands,you will Pay your Tithes, Give,Support worthy initiatives&keenly kingdom business through the many forms( 2Cor. 9:11)*

*Finally any evil unseen hands against you,your business&has made poverty your life even for generations unborn all because of  who God made you is rendered ineffective.(Micah 2)*
*YOU ARE MADE WHOLE!*

*SO I SAY:*
*THIS IS PRAYER POINTERS...LET'S GO ON OUR KNEES*

TO COME.... PRAYER POINTERS

On #MessageForTheEvening, I bring you...

*#PrayerPointers(1)*

#LetsGoOnOurKnees

#QUOTES #YOURSINSARE... #OTUOSQUOTES

#TheFeelGoodFactor

#GodIsGood...Isn't he?....But...

#SoNowWhat?...Will you still dabble in SIN?...

Enjoy the full messages...

YOUR SINS ARE...

http://myinss.blogspot.co.id/2016/06/sins-are-1.html?m=1

AND

http://myinss.blogspot.co.id/2016/06/your-sins-are-part-2.html?m=1

YOU KNOW WHAT?...(2) (JESUS SECOND COMING)

As we have been doing, i continue one of my running series as i said last week. This is *You Know What?...(2)*

*YOU KNOW WHAT?...* I wonder what the mere mention of *I Am Coming Soon* with a *Revelation reference* means to you. Does it scare you?...

*YOU KNOW WHAT?...*Check out this- _"For the Lord himself will come down from heaven...with a voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call..."_
_"Two women will be grinding with a hand mill; one will be taken and the other left..."_
_"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."_
(1Thess 4& Matt. 24)

*YOU KNOW WHAT?...* I was thinking which one engages our thoughts very often... _How to make more money&fame or *About Jesus' Second coming...*_

For many,as spiritual as they are,this subject is so uncomfortable & scares them hence they try to avoid. ( *_As part of  human nature, we've been made to see it as such even if on the right path_* )

For others,it is this sin factor 'yi aa',so they dodge this subject. ( *_Rightly so but you are the reason why he came so as to avoid this_*)

For some,what will happen will happen so let me live my life... forgetting about it. (_*Some christians even think this...YOU DON'T WANT TO GO THIS PATH...IT IS BEYOND REGRET*_)

Many at times we preach or talk about the judgment day only to scare people. If it was the perfect way,we would have all been saved by now because as kids we were constantly fed with this. We were just filled with fear&with time it fizzled out.

I am here this.morning... *YES, to remind you that CHRIST WILL COME BACK AGAIN...ARE YOU READY TO RECEIVE HIM?*

I know little about Rapture, the tribulations and all the scary &'hohodious' thing they say. It is good to know them but personally i care little.

My simple reason is Knowing JUST these things does not *SAVE YOU! WE ARE SAVED* when we encounter CHRIST,Accept him and ooh truly let him be the Lord& master of our lives.

The only cure to falling victim to Jesus coming is to Know him& decide to live each day to please him fully accessing his ever available GRACE��

I am not here to scare you..NO!...In fact,i sometimes do forget about the second coming because i am busy making effort every single day to please him with all my fallibilities. ( *You know what?...This is all we need*)

Jesus, talking about his second coming never sought to scare us-' _So you also *must be ready,* because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him. (Matthew 24:44)_'

*SO I SAY:*
*YOU KNOW WHAT?... JESUS IS COMING...THIS IS A REMINDER...BE READY...OTHERWISE...*������

MEDITATE (ECCL. 9:13-18)

I call it the sweet meditation. Of course, Ecclesiastes, one of the books written by Solomon would definitely be sweet with all its poetic and literary features.

Such books call for meditation & the revelations that  come...

Titled as
*Wisdom Better Than Folly*,Let's go for it:

13 I also saw under the sun this example of wisdom that greatly impressed me:

14 There was once a small city with only a few people in it. And a powerful king came against it surrounded it and built huge siege works against it.

15 Now there lived in that city a man poor but wise, and he saved the city by his wisdom. But nobody remembered that poor man.

16 So I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” But the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are no longer heeded.

17 The quiet words of the wise are more to be heeded than the shouts of a ruler of fools.

18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war,but one sinner destroys much good.

*Certainly this calls for deep meditation*

*One thing-Let's look for where Wisdom is.(Prov. 8)*

*SO I SAY:*
*MEDITATE!*

'ME WO JESUS' (I HAVE JESUS)

Good morning to you all. _'Me wo Jesus'_ is the story message today.Let's go for it:

_It was the last three words 15-year old Jones heard from Ansere's dying mum on the Sickbed. It was so affectionate as the mother held Ansere's hand &told him to tell himself- *Me wo Jesus*.She then gave up the ghost._

_It was really touching but Jones didn't give much thought to those three words as much as how his same-age friend would cope. His father was no more&the rest of the family members were caught up in a web of antagonism._

_A month after that,  news broke that Jones' parents were missing. It was like a joke..._
*ooh they'll come,i mean how?...they are adults* _-Jones initial remarks_

_6 months,a year & nothing was heard from them, Jones was devastated. As the only child, Jones had this special intimacy with the parents that noone could fill._

_Remembering those kind spiritual words from the many sympathizers were just nothing to Jones. A look back at the memories,goals,plans,promises & JONES JUST COULD NOT TAKE IT as he held tightly to that sharp knife alone in the room..._

_With blood dripping from his hand,he could virtually do  nothing as he lay on the floor weak. He had stayed without food for days. All of a sudden,Ansere came to mind. His situation was even more terrible with virtually no support yet... It was then that he remembered those three words... *Me Wo Jesus*_

_He had not heard all this while.Apparently,his door had been busy with a lot of knocks& some wild noise. As they forcibly entered,it was *Just what Jones wanted to see.* He stretched his hand in excitement as he fell down motionless..._

Beloved, i stand on this story to tell you today... *Wo W) Jesus (You Have Jesus)*

No matter who you are,going through, who you solely depend on, never thought of losing or disappointing you,have lost,so attached to... In all,tell yourself *Me w) JESUS*

In fact, let him be *FIRST*,the center,the hope you cling to...You never go wrong with him. I don't know what your situation is but i know a simple *'Me Wo Jesus'* with an unwavering belief is all you need.
#HeIsSoUnfailing

*_Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”_*(Joshua 1:9)

*SO I SAY TO MYSELF ALL THE TIME:*
*ME WO JESUS(I HAVE JESUS)*
(Want to know what happened to Jones��...The story will continue...#stayput��)