The Gospel Diary

🌺Introduction🌺 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we would explore a topic that's crucial to our spiritual growth, and forever more. It's about working out our salvation, with fear and trembling, too. As Philippians 2:12-13 teaches us, in all we do. The Call to Spiritual Growth: As believers, we've been saved by God's amazing grace. But salvation is not just a one-time event, it's a lifelong pace. We're called to grow in our faith, to mature and to abound. To work out our salvation, with spiritual disciplines all around. The Importance of Obedience: Obedience is key to spiritual growth and might. For when we obey God's word, we're walking in His light. We're called to obey His commands, to follow His lead. To trust in His sovereignty, and His goodness. The Role of Spiritual Disciplines: Spiritual disciplines are essential, to our growth and our might. They help us to stay focused, on God's word and His light. Prayer, Bible study, and fe...

🔥Welcome to Advent🔥 Advent is a special time to prepare our hearts for the birth of Jesus Christ. As a believer, you must be part of this celebration. 🔥Bible Verse: Prepare the way for the Lord. Matthew 3:3 (NIV). 🔥Preparing Our Hearts: Reflect on these questions:  What am I grateful for this year? How can I serve others during Advent? 🔥Scripture: "Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path." - ( Psalm 119:105). 🔥Advent Traditions:  Advent Calendar: 24 days of reflection and prayer. Candles: Hope (Week 1),  Peace (Week 2),  Joy (Week 3),  Love (Week 4) Christmas Tree: Symbolizing eternal life and hope. 🔥Weekly Focus: Week 1 (Dec 3-9): Hope, Week 2 (Dec 10-16): Peace, Week 3 (Dec 17-23): Joy, Week 4 (Dec 24-30): Love. 🌟Call to Action: 1. Create an Advent calendar 2. Reflect on Scripture daily 3. Share kindness and love with others. 🔥Prayer: Lord, prepare our hearts to celebrate Your birth. Fill us with hope, peace, joy, and love. In ...

Welcome to Gospel Diary Weekly Devotion Presented by Pastor Chris S. Akpan. Week 5, October 2024. Bible Verse: Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NIV). Bible Reading: Luke 11:1-13, Matthew 6:5-15. Testimony: Prayer transformed my life. Through consistent communication with God, I've experienced peace, guidance, and strength in times of need.  - Sister Nneoma. Practical Tips : 1. Set aside dedicated prayer time each day. 2. Create a prayer journal to track requests and answers. 3. Practice gratitude, thanking God for blessings. 4. Pray with faith, trusting God's sovereignty. 5. Incorporate scripture into prayers. Word of  Encouragement : Deepen your relationship with God through prayer. He desires to commune with you. Declaring  Powerful Words : I declare that my prayer life is vibrant, consistent, and effective. God hears and answers me. Mental Health  Meditati...