DAILY SHOWER July 28, 2022 Devotion and Declarations
Prayer before the Word:
_ O God, my King, my Your name be highly glorified for the gift of life. Forgive my trespasses. Please, shower me with Your unmerited favour. Show me Your way, and assist me to follow it to the end in Jesus name, Amen_
TODAY’S TOPIC: Overcoming evil with good
Text: Romans 12:9-21 (NIV):
"12:9. Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.
12:10. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.
12:11. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.12:12Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
12:13. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
12:14. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
12:15. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.
12:16. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.
12:17. Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody.
12:18. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
12:19. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord.
12:20. On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head."
12:21. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."
SHOWER (Reflection):
Love is a serious topic to be discussed anywhere and by at all times. To love is to show affection, appreciate, live with all in peace, accommodating, etc. Christ is telling us today to learn to show love to all especially our supposed enemies. That is; loving those who hated us. Love is not only about loving those who loved or do only what you want. What of our Lord Jesus, He loved us despite our shortcomings. That is why we must reciprocate. Hence He taught us to love one another as we loved ourselves. Have you ever stopped eating before your body didn't allow you to work or eat? King David displayed it a lot towards King Saul and others. Let us embrace the virtue now. It gives an open door, healing and prosperity.
PRAYER/DECLARATIONS
1. O God! Let Your mercy and grace jack me higher above others so that I won't miss heaven at last.
2. I'm a child of God. Everything about me is hereby saturated in the blood of Jesus name, Amen.
3. In Jesus I trust. Therefore, I hereby declare and decree open door and greatness upon my life in Jesus name, Amen.