“But while in deep distress, Manasseh sought the Lord his God and sincerely humbled himself before the God of his ancestors. And when he prayed, the Lord listened to him and was moved by his request. So the Lord brought Manasseh back to Jerusalem and to his kingdom. Then Manasseh finally realized that the Lord alone is God!”
2 Chronicles 33:12-13 NLT

Good morning and praise God. I hope you're having a great day. Hallelujah.

As I was reading the story of King Manasseh, I almost got angry with him. This is how it goes “Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. He did what was evil in the Lord’s sight, following the detestable practices of the pagan nations that the Lord had driven from the land ahead of the Israelites. ” 2 Chronicles 33:1-2 NLT . I had began judging them who names their children Manasseh until I got to the end of this story.

Manasseh really tried the patience of God by doing all kinds of sinful things he would think of. You can read in details to confirm that. His story begins like for this person who cannot be saved and serve God. “Manasseh also sacrificed his own sons in the fire in the valley of Ben-Hinnom. He practiced sorcery, divination, and witchcraft, and he consulted with mediums and psychics. He did much that was evil in the Lord’s sight, arousing his anger.” 2 Chronicles 33:6 NLT God then allowed his enemies to take him captive to Babylon. Against all odds, against all our expectations for this 'great transgressor, he cried to God in his troubles. Did God hear his prayer? Did God answer him?Does God hear and answer our prayers when we have by our own choice rebelled against Him?

Our verse today tell us that in that distress, this man who had almost never considered true living God cried to Him. God listened to him and was moved by his request. God then restored him back to kingship! My version says "Manasseh finally realized that the Lord alone is God!" What a miracle, what great mercy and grace from our God. It was finally just as it happened to wise King Solomon. Finally when Solomon was old he would again speak wisdom that resounds to eternity and see life as God meant it to be. Manasseh too realized who God was after wasting his life even his own children that he sacrificed like the pagans.

Take a moment and reflect on several things that you feel that God is not happy about them and you've kept doing them. Think about that secret feeling that maybe God is not answering your prayer because he got a huge record of your sins somewhere in the book of death. Then remember this story of Manasseh. See how God listened to his prayer yet he had lived making no prayer to God but rather following dark powers of this world even sacrificing his own sons in fire which we might equite to them who abort. God is right here with you brethren. He is talking to you about his love for you. God is love and love does not keep record of wrongs 1 Cor 3:5 . Hallelujah . God is a loving Father to you and me and looks forward to welcome us back home even if we had left led by our own pride, rebellion and love of this world. God is not like our fathers in this world who might be overwhelmed with our sins and disown us. There's nothing that can separate you from love of God. You just need to sincerely realize how much harm you're causing yourself by living in sin or double standard life. Take a moment and reflect and ask God to talk to you and transform your life to obey him.

“Therefore, say to the people, ‘This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: Return to me, and I will return to you, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.’ ” Zechariah 1:3 NLT

God loves you, have a blessed day. Shalom. Shalom.

Begin your morning by praying a Psalm:

Prayer of Holiness - Ps 4
Prayer for Divine Action - Ps 7
Prayer as Ascent to God - Ps 25
Prayer of a Pilgrim - Ps 39
Prayer for Refuge - Ps 46
Prayer at all times - Ps 55
Prayer of Trust - Ps 71
Prayer as Praise - Ps 96

BENITA SEASON 1

EPISODE THREE
The Road She Never Thought She Would Take

The days passed one after another. The incident behind the classroom gradually faded from the minds of most students, but not from Benita's heart. She still remembered every word Eric had spoken to her. She also remembered every warning Big Mummy had given her in Sunday school.

Deep inside her, a battle had begun. There were days she wanted to obey God completely. There were other days when curiosity whispered louder than conviction. She often asked herself questions that no one seemed able to answer. Why do people enjoy doing the very things God warns them against? If God says something is wrong, why are so many people running after it? Those questions remained unanswered.

THE CHAPEL PREFECT

One Tuesday during the long break, a young man walked confidently across the school compound with a Bible tucked under his arm. His name was Benjamin Israel. He was an SS3 student and the Chapel Prefect of the school. Everyone knew him.

He was not known because he fought or made trouble. He was known because of his love for God. As the Chapel Prefect, he was always leading morning devotions, encouraging students to attend fellowship, and reminding them to live godly lives. Some students mocked him. Some respected him. Others simply avoided him because they knew that once Benjamin stopped them, he would certainly speak about Jesus.

His life reflected the message he preached. He was humble. He was disciplined. He was always praying. Even many teachers admired him because of his good character and exemplary conduct.

That afternoon, Benjamin noticed Benita sitting alone under a mango tree, eating the lunch she had brought from home. He smiled and walked towards her.

"Good afternoon."

Benita looked up. "Oh... good afternoon."

"May I sit down?"

She nodded. "You're welcome."

Benjamin sat beside her, leaving enough space between them. For a few moments, neither of them spoke. Then he smiled.

"Benita, can I ask you a question?"

She smiled. "What question?"

"Have you truly given your life to Jesus Christ?"

Benita laughed softly. "Of course."

Benjamin raised his eyebrows. "You sound very confident."

"I go to church every Sunday."

"That's good."

"I even attend Bible study."

"Wonderful."

"And whenever we worship, I cry."

Benjamin smiled gently. "Crying during worship is beautiful."

Benita looked at him proudly. "So... I have already given my life to Christ."

Benjamin slowly shook his head. "My sister, salvation is more than attending church." Her smile faded. "It is more than crying during worship."

Benita became quiet. Benjamin opened his Bible. "The real question is this..." He looked directly into her eyes. "Is Jesus truly the Lord of your life?"

She remained silent.

"When temptation comes, who do you obey?" He continued. "When God says one thing and the world says another, whose voice do you follow?"

Benita lowered her eyes. Benjamin's voice became softer.

"The Christian life is not about emotions. It is about surrender. It is about obedience. It is about choosing Christ even when doing so is painful."

His words pierced her heart. Benjamin continued. "Satan will always make sin look attractive. But remember this. What the devil advertises, he eventually destroys."
"What the devil advertises, he eventually destroys." — Benjamin Israel
Benita swallowed quietly. Benjamin closed his Bible. "I don't know why, but I believe God has a great purpose for your life."

She looked at him. "Really?"

"Yes. But whenever God has a great plan for someone, the devil also prepares many traps." He stood up. "I'll keep praying for you."

Without waiting for another reply, he walked away. Benita watched him until he disappeared among the students. She admired his sincerity. She knew he genuinely cared.

Yet every time he spoke, she felt uncomfortable. Not because she hated him. But because every conversation forced her to examine the condition of her own heart. From that day, whenever she saw Benjamin approaching with his Bible, she quietly took another route. She respected him. She appreciated his concern. But she was not yet ready to surrender every part of her life to God.

THE WAITING SEASON

Months rolled by. Final examinations came. Soon it was time for the Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination. Students spent long hours reading. Teachers organised extra lessons. Parents prayed for their children.

Eric had already graduated from the school. He occasionally sent messages to Benita through trusted friends. She rarely responded. Her father's warning remained fresh in her mind. "If I ever hear that you are meeting that boy again, I'll send you to the village."

She feared those words. She did not want to leave her father. She did not want to leave her school. So she stayed away from Eric.

One afternoon, shortly before her final papers ended, Eric managed to meet her briefly outside the examination centre.

"You've been avoiding me."

Benita smiled nervously. "You know why."

"Because of your father?"

She nodded.

Eric sighed. "So, what happens now?"

Benita looked around to make sure nobody was watching. "Please... wait until my examinations are over."

Eric smiled. "I'll wait."

"After WAEC we'll have enough time to talk."

He nodded. "I'll be waiting."

FREE AT LAST

The final examination came to an end. Students shouted with excitement as they threw old notebooks into the air.

"It's over! We are free!"

Laughter filled the school compound. For many of them, secondary school had officially ended.

Benita returned home that afternoon, but her mind was elsewhere. She quietly changed her clothes. Looking into the sitting room, she noticed Benedict lying on the sofa with his eyes closed. She assumed he was asleep. Without making any noise, she slipped out of the house.

She never noticed that a few moments later, Benedict slowly opened his eyes. He had not been asleep. He stood up quietly. Keeping a safe distance, he followed her through the streets. Eventually she stopped in front of a neat bungalow. Benedict recognised the place. It belonged to Eric's family. His heart sank.

He watched from a distance as Benita entered the compound. Without waiting any longer, he quietly turned around and hurried back home.

THE VISIT

Eric welcomed Benita warmly. "I've been looking forward to today."

Benita smiled shyly. "I told you I would come."

"I know."

They sat in the sitting room talking about school, their examinations and their future plans. Eric's parents were away from home. The house was unusually quiet. After some time, Eric brought her a chilled drink.

"You must be tired."

"Thank you."

Without suspecting anything, Benita accepted it. As they continued talking, she gradually began to feel strangely weak. Her head became heavy. The room seemed to spin around her.

She tried to stand. "Eric..." Her voice sounded faint. "I don't feel..."

THE TRAP CLOSES

Everything around her became blurry. Darkness slowly covered her eyes.

THE AWAKENING

When Benita finally opened her eyes again, evening had already fallen. She looked at the wall clock. Seven o'clock. She sat up suddenly. Seeing her dress stained with blood, confusion filled her heart.

She realised that something terrible had happened. She had been disvirgined. Tears gathered in her eyes. Without saying a word, she hurried out of the house. Her mind was racing. Fear gripped her heart. She ran all the way home.

THE VERDICT

As she approached the gate, she stopped. Mr. Paul was standing outside with folded arms. His face was filled with anger. Benedict sat quietly on the veranda. The atmosphere was frightening.

Benita forced herself to smile. "Good evening, Daddy."

Mr. Paul did not answer. Instead he asked quietly, "Where are you coming from?"

Her heart began to beat rapidly. She searched desperately for an answer. Finally she spoke. "After our WAEC papers... some of the students organised a small send-off gathering."

Mr. Paul remained silent. Before he could speak again, Benedict stood up.

"Daddy..."

Benita looked at him. He continued. "She's lying."

The compound became completely silent. Mr. Paul slowly turned towards his son. "What do you mean?"

"I followed her."

Benita's eyes widened. "You what?"

"I saw everything." He pointed towards his sister. "She went straight to Eric's house."

Benita felt her knees weaken. She had not known that Benedict had followed her from home. Mr. Paul's face changed completely. His disappointment was deeper than anger.

"Is this true?"

Benita could not answer. Tears rolled down her face.

"I asked you a question!"

Still she remained silent. That silence said more than words ever could. Mr. Paul's voice thundered across the compound.

"After everything I told you... I begged you. I warned you. I trusted you." His voice broke. "You want to destroy your life the same way your mother destroyed this family?"
"You want to destroy your life the same way your mother destroyed this family?" — Mr. Paul
Benita burst into tears. "I'm sorry, Daddy..."

"Sorry?" He pointed towards the gate. "If you cannot obey the rules of this house... then leave."

Benita stared at him. She could hardly believe what she had heard. "Daddy..."

"I said leave!" He turned away, unable to look at her again. "I don't want to see you tonight. Go back to where you are coming from."

Still crying, Benita slowly stepped backwards. She looked at Benedict. Their eyes met briefly. Neither of them spoke. With nowhere to go... No plan... No friend beside her... She turned and began to run.

She ran through unfamiliar streets. She ran past closed shops. She ran until the lights of her neighbourhood disappeared behind her. Night had fallen. The road ahead was dark.

For the first time in her life, Benita truly understood what it meant to be alone. She had no idea where her feet were taking her.

END OF EPISODE THREE

WATCH OUT FOR THE NEXT EPISODE

WRITTEN BY ANTHONY IJERE
t.me/anthonyijere

DAY 13 — Morning

Theme: SERVING THROUGH CARE AND SUPPORT: Learning To Serve One Another Through Listening Understanding Encouragement and Practical Support.

Reflection
SERVE WITHOUT BEING ASKED

Good morning,
A marriage becomes more peaceful when both partners learn to recognize needs and take responsibility without waiting for instructions.
Imagine a wife who has been preparing supper while attending to the children. Her husband notices the dishes piling up, the children needing attention, and her tired expression. Instead of waiting for her to ask for help, he steps in.
Likewise, a husband who has been working hard may return home to several responsibilities. His wife notices his exhaustion and helps him settle down while they discuss what remains to be done.
These actions are not about keeping traditional score or assigning all responsibilities according to gender. They are about two people learning to pay attention and share the work of building a home.
Love that notices becomes love that acts.

God's Word
Philippians 2:4: "Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others."

Today's Love Action
Identify one responsibility your spouse usually handles. Take the initiative to help with it today without waiting to be asked.
It could be preparing a meal, helping the children with homework, running an errand, or taking care of a task that has been delayed.

Let's Talk
What responsibilities do we sometimes overlook because we have become accustomed to our spouse handling them?

Prayer
Father, open our eyes to the needs around us. Remove selfishness and carelessness from our hearts. Help us to take initiative, share responsibilities fairly, and serve one another with joy. In Jesus' name, Amen.

From The Counselor's Chair
When one spouse must continually identify, explain, assign, and supervise every household responsibility, that spouse may become exhausted. Healthy partnership involves learning to notice what needs attention and taking responsibility together.

Marriage Nugget
"Love does not only respond to requests; it learns to notice needs."

Remember: In marriage, love becomes powerful when it is expressed through humble, consistent and joyful service.

Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you.

Last night at the prayer meeting, while we were just chatting, I explained that when I first retired, I was sleeping until 8-830 every day. The sunlight would be fighting to get through my blackout curtains to wake me up. Now, that the sun does not wake up until 8-830, I am usually awake around 6-630 and still going to bed around 10-11. However, I am waking up refreshed and ready for the day. EXCEPT … today, today I woke up to a text message at 7:50. I really slept in. I guess that second swig of NyQuil last night knocked me out-out. And, of course, now I feel like I am running behind because I am normally on my second or third cup of coffee by now. It is going to be a fun day.

The last three days have been diligent writing days. I have nearly 10K words done of the next book. It is developing quickly. I only knew the beginning. I did not know how He was going to integrate the old characters with the new. I have had a couple of instant ideas of integration, but that was not and is not His plan. I am eager to see what He has in store. But this book is a blast. Almost as fun as the food fight.

The weather outside is absolutely wonderful. Part of me wishes I were in the shed with the door open, writing, but the other part is happy that, at least this morning, it is an errand-running day. I get to be out in it and enjoy it. Hopefully, this atmosphere will continue throughout the day.

Last night I started a course on how to build my business. My Authorship business. A lot of what I learned, I knew … but I just do not understand the right way to implement it. I did a bible study long ago by Rick ? called The Purpose Driven Life. In that, he challenged us to ask how people saw us … but only if we really wanted to know. That question tends to catch people off guard when you are face to face. But I was genuinely curious how I was seen. I wanted to grow. I ended up with a lot of the polite answers. This business model class that I am taking, it talks about Personal Brand. It dives deep into the ideas of what people see in us. The assignment for this class was to ask that kind of question on our social media page. I did this last night and have gotten two responses … from family and friends. But in the ‘polite’ responses from the past, and the new responses last night, it tells me that I am doing what I wanted to do … set the example and live like He wants me to live. The instructor called herself … Unapologetically Christian. I like that title.

Today, as you are going through your day, I challenge you to pick random people and ask them how they see you. Do they see an Unapologetic Christian, or do they see a Pharisee? I know that I can be both. That is why I like this exercise … it reminds me to put Him first.

Be blessed.

** When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” – Proverbs 11:2

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TUESDAY MORNING FAMILY PRAYER!

“LORD, COVER OUR FAMILIES, SAVE OUR SOULS, HEAL OUR BODIES, AND BLESS THE WORK OF OUR HANDS!”

Heavenly Father,

On this blessed Tuesday morning, we come before Your throne of grace with thanksgiving, praise, and grateful hearts! Lord, we thank You for waking us up this morning, for Your mercy that is new every day, and for Your faithfulness toward our families. You have kept us through dangers seen and unseen, and for that, we say THANK YOU, JESUS!

Father, we lift up every member of our families before You today!

LORD, WE PRAY FOR SALVATION! Touch the hearts of our loved ones who do not know You as their personal Lord and Savior. Remove spiritual blindness, soften hardened hearts, and draw them into a saving relationship with Jesus Christ. Your Word declares in Acts 16:31 (KJV), “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.” Lord, let salvation come to our households!

LORD, WE PRAY FOR PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALING! We lift up those battling sickness, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, emotional distress, and mental exhaustion. Father, restore their strength, renew their minds, and give them peace in the middle of their struggles. Your Word declares in Jeremiah 30:17 (KJV), “For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD.” Lord, touch every hurting body, troubled mind, and wounded heart!

LORD, WE PRAY OVER OUR FINANCES! Teach us to be faithful stewards over what You have already entrusted to us. Help us manage the little with wisdom, discipline, and integrity so that when increase comes, we will remain faithful over much. Your Word declares in Luke 16:10 (KJV), “He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much.” Father, remove the spirit of wastefulness, teach us contentment, and give us wisdom to make sound financial decisions.

LORD, WE PRAY FOR EMPLOYMENT AND INCREASE! Open doors of opportunity for family members seeking employment. Bless them with jobs that provide stability, benefits, and the ability to care for their households. For those already employed, we pray for salary increases, promotions, recognition, and new opportunities for advancement. Let their diligence and faithfulness be rewarded according to Your will. Your Word declares in Philippians 4:19 (KJV), “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.”

Father, remind us that our jobs are resources, but YOU, LORD JESUS, ARE OUR SOURCE! Our confidence is not in a paycheck, an employer, or the economy, but in You, our faithful Provider!

LORD, WE LIFT UP OUR INCARCERATED FAMILY MEMBERS! Father, wherever they are, let Your presence reach them. Protect their minds, bodies, and spirits. Give them hope where there is hopelessness, peace where there is fear, and repentance where there is wrongdoing. Break destructive cycles, restore broken relationships, and help them discover their purpose in You. Your Word declares in John 8:36 (KJV), “If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.” Lord, even behind prison walls, let them experience the freedom that comes through Jesus Christ!

FATHER, WE PLACE OUR ENTIRE FAMILIES INTO YOUR HANDS! Cover our homes, marriages, children, grandchildren, parents, and loved ones. Strengthen our faith, unite our hearts, and help us trust You in every season.

Lord, we may not know what this Tuesday holds, BUT WE KNOW WHO HOLDS OUR FUTURE!

We surrender our plans, our needs, our burdens, and our desires to You. Not our will, but Your will be done!

WE DECLARE THAT JESUS CHRIST IS OUR SAVIOR, OUR HEALER, OUR PROVIDER, OUR PROTECTOR, AND OUR PEACE!

We give You all the glory, honor, and praise!

IN THE MIGHTY, MATCHLESS, AND POWERFUL NAME OF JESUS CHRIST, WE PRAY!

AMEN AND AMEN! 🏿

“But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” — Joshua 24:15 (KJV)

THE MONEY’S MIND

THE ECONOMIC WAY OF GOD

The Word as the Divider of the Wealth of Nations

By Omodolapo Ogunye

What if the wealth of nations is not merely something to pursue, but an economic inheritance whose divine principles we must learn to understand and operate?

The Scriptures reveal an economic dimension of the Person of the Word of God. This revelation is found in the Body of the Word—its identities, descriptions and economic contents.

Consider these scriptural descriptions:

“In her left hand are riches and honour.” — Proverbs 3:16

“His head is purest gold.” — Song of Solomon 5:10

“My fruit is better than fine gold; what I yield surpasses choice silver.” — Proverbs 8:19

These are not merely descriptions to admire. Within the framework of this revelation, they point us towards the economic and financial identity of the Word.

The Body of the Word is the aggressive hunger of the Father, and this is the economic and financial way of the Lord.

The economic performances of Scripture are triggered when we discover and understand the economic identities stored in the Body of the Word.

One of these identities is particularly provocative:

THE WORD IS THE DIVIDER OF SPOILS.

Genesis 49:27 declares:

“Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; in the morning he devours the prey, and in the evening he divides the spoil.”

Isaiah 53:12 adds:

“I will give him a portion among the great, and he will divide the spoils with the strong.”

Here, the Word is revealed as the Divider of Spoils—the One who divides the harvest, resources and wealth of the earth.

The economic implication is significant. The Word is not presented merely as a recipient of wealth, but as the Divider of Spoils. And Scripture declares that we are heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ (Romans 8:17).

But there is something we must pay attention to.

Before the spoils are divided, the prey is devoured.

The ravenous wolf represents an appetite that does not approach its food casually or in fragments. It consumes with intensity, paying attention to what is before it.

This gives us a powerful principle to consider: the attitude with which we approach the economic contents of the Body of the Word matters.

Do we examine the Scriptures deeply? Do we pay attention to their details? Do we gather their economic revelations, understand their identities and learn their operations? Or do we consume the Word superficially and expect to participate in its fullness?

The Divider of Spoils teaches us to approach the Word with an aggressive hunger—to search, investigate, learn and feed on its contents until we understand what has been revealed.

Haggai 2:8 declares:

“The silver is mine and the gold is mine,” declares the Lord Almighty.

The wealth of the earth belongs to God. Colossians 1:18 declares the supremacy of Christ, and the economic environments of nations are not outside the scope of His lordship.

Our task, therefore, is not simply to desire the wealth of nations. It is to discover the economic identities of the Word, learn His ways and understand the responsibilities of our inheritance in Him.

THE MONEY’S MIND

The Money is a Person.
The Money is the Body of the Word.
The Money has a Mind.

Are you feeding deeply enough on the Body of the Word to discover the economic intelligence hidden in its contents?

The Body of the Word as Finance & Economics
The Kitchen by Omodolapo Ogunye
Celebrating the Body of the Word.

mikono inapewa nguvu

 Genesis 49:24



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