```THE UPRIGHT DAILY DEVOTIONAL. 7/8/2025.(Thursday)```

*WHAT A LIFE YOU HAVE NOW!*

*But thanks be unto God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:57).*

Beloved, when God raised Jesus from the dead, you were raised together with Him. Now you're seated together with Christ, *"far above principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world but also in that which is to come"* (Ephesians 1:21). Therefore, what happens in this world doesn't matter, for you're more than a conqueror.

God has given you eternal life; a life greater than sickness, disease, failure and death; a life of peace, strength, health and prosperity. The knowledge of this reality should obviously change the way you talk , walk or act. In fact, it's not REALLY until you ask God to give you peace, strength, health, prosperity or make you successful. These and more are all in the glorious life you have in Christ.

First, the LORD said in John 14:27, *"Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you..."* that means He has become your peace. Secondly, Psalm 27:1 says, *"...the Lord is the strength of my life..."* Thirdly, He's your health. Isaiah 33:24 says, *"And the inhabitant* (of Zion) *shall not say, I am sick..."* Therefore, don't affirm sickness because the LORD has given you health (Read 3 John 1:2).

In addition, He's given you prosperity. 1 Corinthians 3:21 says, *"Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours."* Then Philippians 4:19 says, *"...my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus."* That means there's no lack in your life; for the LORD supplies all your needs. Psalm 1:3 describes you as a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth fruit in and out of season; and whatsoever you do shall prosper.

2 Corinthians 5:17 says, *"Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creation: old things have passed away; behold, all things are become new."* Now that you're born again, you're a bundle of success. You belong now in God's kingdom; His realm of life where Christ reigns forever. The LORD be praised!

*PRAYER.*
*Dear glorious and excellent Father, thank You that victory, success, power, holiness, righteousness, excellence, health and prosperity are in my spirit, and I always walk in righteousness and exercise dominion over devils, sickness, and the negativities of life, in Jesus' Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY:*
*Romans 5:17*
For if by one man's offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ.)

*2 Corinthians 2:14*
Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.

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```THE UPRIGHT DAILY DEVOTIONAL. 6/8/2025.(Wednesday)```

*THE POWER OF LOVE:*

*Dear friends, since God loved us this so much, we must love each other (1 John 4:11 CEV).*

The LORD Jesus, on the Mount of Olives, explained the signs of the end of the world when He was answering the questions of the apostles. He taught on the various occurrences and happenings that'll culminate in the end of the age, and submitted in the 12th verse that, *"... because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold"* (Matthew 24:12).

Our Master lets us know that due to the wickedness around us; due to the activities of fraudsters, pilferers and deceitful workers, many would become hardened and not easily entreated such that their bowels of mercy are shut against others. In this country today, there're those who, when they see someone in trouble, are unwilling to render any form of help; even though they could. They think they're being cheated one more time. However, as a child of God, you must let out the love and compassion of Christ in you, all the time. You never lose for loving, love is always profitable.

Don't subdue the love of God that is in you. The wickedness of the world should not stop us from loving people. Those who walk in love are always victorious, because love cannot be defeated; it's victorious over all circumstances. It was love that brought the LORD Jesus out of the grave. So practice loving people. Romans 5:5 says, *"...the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us."* Put the love of God in you to work. Refuse to be cold hearted.

In your quest to evangelize and lead people to Christ, for example, you don't need to be "suspicious" of those you meet or of those who come to you for help. In Matthew 28:20, Jesus said, *"...I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen."* That means the LORD is with you, and He'll guide you at all times through the Holy Spirit.

Even now, there could be someone in a terrible ailment that needs your help; let God's love in you motivate you to action. Let God use you to provide comfort to those who are hurting around you. Love is the most powerful weapon against satanic strategies, show some love today!

*PRAYER.*
*My heart and mind is always strengthened to love and touch the lives of those around me with the power of God's Spirit. As I express the compassion and love of Christ that's in my heart, people are always transformed to be what God wants them to be, in Jesus' Name. Amen.*

*FURTHER STUDY:*
*Matthew 18:21-22*
21. Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
22. Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.

*John 13:34*
A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

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