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*Daily Reminder for Bible Reading Plan for 2026 📖* September 26 || 269/365 Nehemiah 1️⃣-5️⃣ _NB: In addition to our Daily Devotional, add the scriptures to it as well. God bless you_

❝𝐐𝐔𝐎𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 Divine direction saves you years of human struggle and needless trial. - Bishop David Abioye ___ Someone out there needs to hear this today. Don’t keep it to yourself—share it with them now. ©️ Naijasermons

_*Daily Morning Devotion 🔥*_ *Sacrifice with Focus* *By Archbishop Dr Charles Agyinasare* _Day 269/365_ _Luke 16:10, “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much…”_ When the building process began, it demanded sacrifice and discipline. We had a clear plan. I committed every resource I had towards construction, while my wife carried the responsibility of providing food at home. Each of us understood our role, and we stayed committed to it. Throughout that season, I did not buy clothes, not because clothes were wrong, but because they were not a priority. Every unnecessary expense would have delayed the goal. I understood that if we were going to complete what we had started, some desires had to wait. Breakthrough often requires saying no to good things so you can say yes to the right things. Focus is not about deprivation; it is about direction. When you know what you are building, you become more careful about what you spend your time, money, and energy on. Here are three things you must do to sacrifice with focus: *1. Define Your Priority Cleary* _Proverbs 4:25 teaches us to let our eyes look straight ahead._ Clarity of vision prevents the waste of time and resources. When your goal is clear, decisions become easier. You know what deserves your attention now and what can wait until another season. *2. Cut off distractions ruthlessly* _Hebrews 12:1 urges us to “lay aside every weight.”_ Some things may not be wrong, yet they can still slow you down. You must be willing to postpone certain pleasures and expenses when they compete with what you are trying to accomplish. Distractions delay destiny when they are not deliberately removed. *3. Stay disciplined until the goal is reached.* _Galatians 6:9 encourages us not to grow weary in doing good, reminding us that we will reap if we do not give up._ Sacrifice loses its power when discipline disappears halfway through the journey. Focus must be sustained, not seasonal. Stay committed until what you started is completed. _Precious one, sacrifice is temporary, but the reward of focus can last for years. Do not spend today what you need to build tomorrow. When you commit yourself fully to what God has placed before you, remain focused, exercise discipline, and trust Him to establish the work of your hands._ *Prayer* _Heavenly Father, give me the grace to stay focused on what truly matters. Help me to sacrifice wisely, resist distractions, and remain disciplined until I complete what You have set before me. Give me wisdom to steward my time, energy, and resources faithfully. In Jesus’ name, Amen._ *Scriptural References:* • Proverbs 21:5 • Luke 14:28 • 1 Corinthians 9:26 *WordOfEternalLife🥹*

*Daily Reminder for Bible Reading Plan for 2026 📖* September 25 || 268/365 Ezra 7️⃣-🔟 _NB: In addition to our Daily Devotional, add the scriptures to it as well. God bless you_

❝𝐐𝐔𝐎𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 Waiting on God is where spiritual depth is forged; never rush the process of your preparation. - Pastor Nathaniel Bassey ___ Someone out there needs to hear this today. Don’t keep it to yourself—share it with them now. ©️ Naijasermons

_*Daily Morning Devotion 🔥*_ *Build in Partnership* *By Archbishop Dr Charles Agyinasare* _Day 268/365_ _Ecclesiastes 4:9–10 says, “Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow…”_ About thirty years ago, when my wife and I began the journey of building our dream house, we bought the land in 1992. The seller was a judge. Two years later, after we had completed payment, she asked me whose name she should put on the receipt. I simply replied, “Charles Agyinasare.” She immediately corrected me and said, “Get away! Write Bishop and Mrs!” That simple statement left a lasting impression on me. It reminded me that marriage is not meant to be a solo journey. It is a covenant partnership. The future you are building affects both of you, and wherever possible, both husband and wife should have a meaningful place in the decisions, responsibilities, and vision of the home. Marriage flourishes when two people learn to build together rather than compete for control. Here are three ways you must build in partnership: 1. *Make major decisions together* _Genesis 2:24 says, “…and they shall be one flesh.”_ Oneness should be reflected in how a couple approaches important decisions. Finances, property, children, major investments, relocation, and other matters affecting the family should not ordinarily be handled through unilateral decisions. Talk, listen, pray, and seek agreement. Unity does not mean you will always begin with the same opinion, but it means you value each other enough to work towards a decision you can both support. 2. *Carry shared ownership of the vision* _Amos 3:3 says, “Can two walk together, except they be agreed?”_ Do not merely tell your spouse where you are going; build the vision together. When both husband and wife understand the direction of the family and take responsibility for it, they can combine their strengths, wisdom, resources, and gifts. One may see what the other has missed. Partnership turns “my dream” into “our future.” 3. *Honour your spouse publicly and practically* _1 Peter 3:7 says, “…giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life…”_ Honour must go beyond words. Let it be seen in how you speak about your spouse, how you involve them in decisions, how you handle shared resources, and how you acknowledge their contribution to what you are building. Never enjoy publicly the success that your spouse helped you build while privately denying them recognition and respect. _Precious one, marriage is not a competition to determine who matters more. It is a covenant in which two people learn to walk together towards a shared future. Build together, decide together, honour one another, and celebrate what God enables you to accomplish together. When you build in partnership, success becomes a shared testimony rather than an individual achievement._ *Prayer* _Heavenly Father, teach me to build in unity and partnership. Give me wisdom to honour, respect, listen to, and walk in agreement with my spouse. Deliver us from selfishness and unhealthy competition, and help us to build a home and future that are strong, fruitful, and pleasing to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen._ *Scriptural References*: • Proverbs 18:22 • Genesis 2:18 • Mark 10:9. *WordOfEternalLife🥹*

Your greatest gift to God is a life lived in total obedience to God because He doesn't have many men like that. The average Christian is only loyal to God as long as God is meeting his needs. - Rev. Kesiena Esiri

❝𝐐𝐔𝐎𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 Waiting on God is where spiritual depth is forged; never rush the process of your preparation. - Pastor Nathaniel Bassey ___ Someone out there needs to hear this today. Don’t keep it to yourself—share it with them now. ©️ Naijasermons

How can you remain on fire for God? This is what God desires to do through you.. - Bro Gbile Akanni #BroGbileAkanni #fireforGod #naijasermon

Don't forget this fact: Jesus is the ONLY Way to God!

*Daily Reminder for Bible Reading Plan for 2026 📖* September 24 || 267/365 Esther 6️⃣-🔟 _NB: In addition to our Daily Devotional, add the scriptures to it as well. God bless you_

❝𝐐𝐔𝐎𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 Success is not accidental; it is the result of intentional development and consistent action.” — Rev. Sam Adeyemi ___ Someone out there needs to hear this today. Don’t keep it to yourself—share it with them now. ©️ Naijasermons

_*Daily Morning Devotion 🔥*_ *Receive Your Financial Turnaround* *By Archbishop Dr Charles Agyinasare* _Day 267/365_ _Deuteronomy 15:1 says, “At the end of every seven years thou shalt make a release.”_ Years ago, while preaching at the University of Ghana, Legon, I declared a word about supernatural debt cancellation. Among those listening was a young man named Arnold. He was initially sceptical because his circumstances seemed to offer little reason for hope. His mother had recently passed away, and he was struggling under the weight of his student loans. Nevertheless, when I encouraged the congregation to respond in faith and prayer, Arnold obeyed, even though he could not imagine how his financial situation would change. Not long afterwards, he testified that his debts had been cleared. His story did not end there. Over time, he experienced remarkable financial progress. Today, he owns multiple thriving companies and travels internationally. Arnold’s testimony reminds me that no financial situation is beyond God's ability to intervene. However, faith must also be accompanied by obedience, wisdom, and responsible stewardship. Here are three things you must do as you trust God for a financial turnaround: 1. *Receive God’s Word with faith* _Romans 10:17 says, “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.”_ Do not allow your present financial difficulties to destroy your confidence in God. His Word teaches us to trust Him as our provider, seek His wisdom, and remain faithful in every circumstance. Faith does not mean ignoring your debts or refusing to face financial realities. It means believing that God can make a way while you take the necessary steps to address your situation. 2. *Act on God’s Word with obedience* _James 1:22 says, “But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.”_ Faith should produce action. As you pray for financial freedom, be willing to follow godly principles of stewardship. Examine your spending, develop a realistic repayment plan, honour your financial obligations, and seek wise counsel where necessary. When God directs you, respond with obedience. Do not allow fear, procrastination, or discouragement to keep you from taking the steps available to you. 3. *Trust God beyond your first breakthrough* _Proverbs 3:5 says, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”_ Financial freedom is not merely about escaping debt; it is also about learning to manage what God places in your hands. When your circumstances improve, do not return to the habits that previously created unnecessary burdens. Continue to walk in humility, practise financial discipline, save wisely, and remain generous. Let every breakthrough become an opportunity to grow in wisdom and faithfulness. _Precious one, your present financial difficulties do not have to determine your entire future. Keep trusting God, remain diligent, and take responsibility for the resources He has entrusted to you. The God who made a way for Arnold is still able to intervene in difficult situations. Believe Him for your turnaround, and prepare yourself to steward it wisely._ *Prayer* _Heavenly Father, I thank You because nothing is too hard for You. I bring every financial burden before You and ask for Your divine intervention. Open doors of provision, grant me wisdom to manage my resources, and give me the discipline to honour my financial obligations. Deliver me from unnecessary debt and establish me in lasting financial stability so that my life may bring glory to Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen._ *Cross References:* • Psalm 34:19 • Proverbs 22:7 • Luke 4:18 *WordOfEternalLife🥹*

And may the Lord our God show us His approval and make our efforts successful. Yes, make our efforts successful! Psalm 90:17 NLT

*Daily Reminder for Bible Reading Plan for 2026 📖* September 23 || 266/365 Esther 1️⃣-5️⃣ _NB: In addition to our Daily Devotional, add the scriptures to it as well. God bless you_

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_*Daily Morning Devotion 🔥*_ *Don’t Carry a Burden You Didn’t Create* *By Archbishop Dr Charles Agyinasare* _Day 266/365_ _Proverbs 22:26–27 says, “Be not thou one of them that strike hands, or of them that are sureties for debts. If thou hast nothing to pay, why should he take away thy bed from under thee?”_ Years ago, I co-signed a loan for someone out of goodwill and compassion. I wanted to help, so I agreed to stand as guarantor for the debt. Unfortunately, when the person failed to repay the loan, the responsibility fell on me, and I eventually had to pay the debt in full. What began as an act of kindness became a financial burden I had never planned to carry. The Bible encourages generosity, compassion, and helping those in need, but it also repeatedly warns us about becoming surety for another person’s debt. When you guarantee a loan, you are not merely offering moral support. You are accepting responsibility for the debt if the borrower fails to pay. That experience taught me that love must be guided by wisdom, not merely by emotion. Here are three things you must do to avoid unnecessary financial burdens: 1. *Refuse to guarantee what you cannot control* _Proverbs 11:15 says, “He that is surety for a stranger shall smart for it: and he that hateth suretiship is sure.”_ When you co-sign or guarantee another person’s debt, you may have little control over whether that person will remain financially disciplined, yet you can still become responsible for the consequences. Before attaching your name to another person’s obligation, understand exactly what you are accepting. Never commit yourself to a liability you are not prepared and able to bear. 2. *Separate compassion from financial obligation* _Galatians 6:5 says, “For every man shall bear his own burden.”_ Helping someone does not always mean assuming their financial responsibilities. Sometimes the wiser form of assistance is to give what you can afford, offer counsel, help them develop a repayment plan, or support them in finding another solution. Be generous, but do not allow compassion to make you financially irresponsible. 3. *Let wisdom overcome emotional pressure* _Proverbs 3:5–6 says, “Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”_ Some financial decisions become difficult because relationships are involved. You may fear disappointing a friend, relative, colleague, or church member. But a wise “no” today may prevent resentment and financial distress tomorrow. Pray, seek counsel where necessary, understand the commitment, and never allow guilt or pressure to make a major financial decision for you. _Precious one, not every request for help requires you to assume another person’s liability. You can be compassionate without being reckless, generous without becoming trapped, and kind without jeopardising your own responsibilities. Help people where you can, but do not casually carry a burden you did not create._ *Prayer* _Heavenly Father, give me wisdom in every financial decision I make. Help me to be generous and compassionate without acting carelessly. Give me courage to say no when wisdom requires it, and teach me to steward faithfully the resources You have entrusted to me. In Jesus’ name, Amen._ *Scriptural References:* • Proverbs 6:1–5 • Romans 13:8 • Luke 14:28. *WordOfEternalLife🥹*

This was what Apostle Arome Osayi told me some times ago that got me surprised - Pastor Mrs Stephanie Ike Okafor #pastorstephanieikeokafor #discernment #naijasermon