DAILY SHOWER January 05, 2023 Devotion and Declarations
Prayer before the Word:
_ O God, I thank You for yet another year. I magnify Your name for crossing me over to the year 2023. Because You made it possible, I will forever praise and worship You in Jesus name, Amen_
TODAY’S TOPIC: Chosen for a purpose
Text: Ephesians 1:7-14 (NIV):
"1:7. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace
1:8. that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.
1:9. And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ,
1:10. to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment--to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ.
1:11. In him we were also chosen, having been predestined according to the plan of him who works out everything in conformity with the purpose of his will,1:12. in order that we, who were the first to hope in Christ, might be for the praise of his glory.
1:13. And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit,
1:14. who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession--to the praise of his glory.
SHOWER (Reflection):
God chose you and I to live to see this year. It was and is for a purpose. That purpose is to know Him, worship and serve Him accordingly. If you look back, you will discover that many who were even better than us have gone. But we are still here kicking and laughing. Therefore, let us maximally utilised this year for Him alone. As stated in today's teaching, this is time to seek forgiveness, restitution an rededication. Don't wish away these three words. This is right time to do it if you must prosper this year. Also, try to increase your act of giving for at least from this month to February.
PRAYER/DECLARATIONS
1. O Jesus, I rededicate myself to You. I seek forgiveness of my sins. Kindly use me as it pleases You, in Jesus name, Amen.
2. I am a living testimony. I must testify the beauty, majesty and greatness of God to people around me, in Jesus Christ, Amen.
3. O God of Elijah, I rise in Your power to destroy those who are working hard to destroy me. In Jesus name, Amen!!!