Everything Is "LOGOS"

 Everything Is "LOGOS" 

Once You Learn to Speak Like Jesus Did, Nothing Remains the Same

Your speech is UNBELIEVABLY POWERFUL....call things that be not as though they are! Speak health and healing over yourself.... blessings and peace. 

What Does the Greek Word “Logos” Mean?

The Greek word logos simply means “word.”

• Most people think words are just sounds, just communication, just noise. 

• But Jesus never spoke like that. When he spoke, sickness left, storms stopped, bread multiplied, reality rearranged itself. 

• And here's the uncomfortable truth. Most people never learn. 

• Jesus did not change the world by effort. He changed it by logos. 

• Once you understand this, you'll never speak the same again. 

• Let's get started. Before we go any further, there are two foundational principles you must understand. If you miss these, everything that follows will sound interesting, but it won't work. 

• These are not opinions. They are patterns scripture reveals from the very beginning. 

• Principle one, the visible world was created through words. 

• According to the Bible, the world you see, the physical three-dimensional reality we live in, was not created by effort, force, or struggle. It was created through words. 

• Genesis does not say, "God wrestled chaos into order." It says, "God said, and it was so." 

• Light appeared because it was spoken. Order emerged because it was declared. 

• This establishes a foundational truth. Words are not commentary on reality. 

• They are instruments that shape it. From the very beginning, scripture shows us that speech is not passive. It is creative. 

• Principle two, words carry the nature of the one who speaks them. 

• In scripture, words are never neutral. They carry intention, authority, and the inner state of the speaker. 

• This is why the same words spoken from fear produce nothing while words spoken from alignment produce change. 

• A word is only as powerful as the source it comes from. This is why the Bible says death and life are in the power of the tongue. Notice something important. 

• Scripture does not say the tongue has some power. It says it has the power.

• The power to release life or death. Why would the Bible place that level of weight on the tongue? 

• Because words don't just express what you think. They release what you are aligned with. 

• The tongue reveals the inner world and the inner world determines the outcome. 

• So listen to this again carefully. The Gospel of John opens with a sentence that changes everything. 

• "In the beginning was the word (logos) and the word (logos) was with God and the word (logos) was God." ~ John 1:1. 

• That word word is not speech. It is logos. John is writing in Greek. So he uses the word logos. But the idea did not originate in Greek philosophy alone. 

• Jesus was Jewish. His listeners were Jewish. Their thinking was shaped by Hebrew language and scripture. 

• In ancient Hebrew thought, the closest root concept to logos is daba. 

• Daba does not mean a word as a sound. It means word  and action combined. 

• In Hebrew understanding, a word is never passive. 

• A word is something that does. That's why in Genesis, God doesn't describe creation. He speaks and creation responds. God said, "And it was so." 

• In Hebrew thinking, a word carries intention, authority, power and outcome. 

• A word is not information. It is force released with purpose. 

• So when John says "in the beginning was the logos,"  he is saying before creation there was divine intention. 

• Before matter there was divine order. 

• Before form there was meaning with power to act. 

• And that logos was not created. It was God. This means Jesus did not merely speak words. 

• He expressed the active order of God itself. When he spoke, reality didn't respond to sound. It responded to  authority aligned with creation's design. That is logos. 

• And once you understand this, you begin to see why Jesus spoke the way he did and why his words changed everything. 

• If you pay attention to scripture carefully, you'll start to notice a pattern. 

• Jesus never begged, never panicked, never spoke from lack. He didn't say, "God, please heal them if you can." He said, "Be healed." 

• Why? Because Jesus never spoke toward God. He spoke from God. 

• His words didn't come from need. They came from union. Onesness with God. Thinking with God. Walking with God. As God, I AM. 

• Jesus' inner state was already settled before he ever opened his mouth. There was no uncertainty in him about the Father's will, power, or presence. 

• That's why scripture records him saying, "The words that I speak to you are spirit, and they are life. Spirit first, then life." 

• Jesus wasn't using words to persuade heaven. He was releasing what heaven had already authorized. 

• He didn't speak to create alignment. He spoke because alignment already existed. That's what made the difference.

• When Jesus spoke, reality didn't hear desperation. It heard authority. 

• So, here's the question we have to ask ourselves. Could this be why when most of us pray, we feel like we're pushing words into the air? Could this be why we keep explaining our problems to God and having no tangible outcomes? 

• The difference isn't volume. It isn't passion. It isn't sincerity. 

• It's position. 

• Most of us speak toward God hoping something will happen. Jesus spoke from God knowing it already had. 

• And until that shift happens from need to union, from effort to alignment, our words will sound religious, but they won't sound authoritative. That's the gap. 

• And this is how to close that gap. 

• Step one, settle the inner state first. 

• Jesus never spoke first. He rested first. He withdrew. He prayed. He aligned. But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. Luke 5:16. 

• This detail matters more than most people realize. Jesus didn't withdraw because he was weak. 

• He withdrew because authority requires alignment. 

• Before miracles, before commands, before confrontation, Jesus returned inwardly to the Father. not to ask if God would act, but to remain grounded in who he was and what the Father was doing. 

• Before you speak, be still. Stillness is not silence for silence's sake. It is the act of settling the inner world. 

• If your heart is anxious, your words will be fragmented. 

• If your mind is scattered, your words will be diluted. 

• If your spirit is unsettled, your words will lack weight. 

• But when the inner world is calm, when fear has quieted and trust has taken its place, your words carry authority without effort. Stillness aligns you. 

• And alignment is what gives words power.

• Stillness comes before speech. 

• Step two, speak from identity, not need. 

• Jesus never spoke as someone trying to get something. He spoke as someone who already had authority. 

• Father, I thank you that you have heard me. ~ John 11:41. 

• He said this before Lazarus came out. 

• That detail is not poetic. It's instructional. 

• Jesus thanked his Father before the outcome appeared. Not because he was pretending, but because he already knew the Father's will. This is crucial. 

• Jesus didn't speak to change God's mind. 

• He spoke to release what was already decided. 

• Need-based speech sounds like striving. 

• Identity based speech sounds like certainty. 

• A beggar asks hoping to be noticed. 

• A son speaks knowing he is already heard. 

• This doesn't mean arrogance. It means relationship. 

• When you speak from need, your words ask for permission. 

• When you speak from identity, your words carry authorization. 

• Speak as a son of God, not as a beggar. 

• Because authority does not come from how badly you want something. It comes from knowing who you are and where you stand. 

• And when identity is settled, speech becomes effortless and effective. 

• Step three, call don't describe. 

• Most people describe problems, Jesus called outcomes. 

• Description keeps you anchored to what is. 

• Calling aligns you with what is meant to be. 

• Jesus didn't narrate the storm. He didn't analyze the wind. He didn't explain the danger. He said, "Peace be still." That matters. 

• Description gives power to circumstances. 

• Calling gives authority to truth. 

• Scripture says, "Call those things which do not exist as though they did." ~ Romans 4:17.

• Calling is not pretending. It is not denial. It is agreement with heaven's perspective. 

• You are not ignoring reality. You are speaking from a higher one. 

• Fear reports what it sees. Faith declares what God has already determined. When you call, you are not forcing an outcome. You are aligning your speech with God's intention. You speak what God sees, not what fear reports. 

• Step four, let words match walk.

• Jesus words carried power because his life  matched them. 

• There was no contradiction between what he said and how he lived. 

• No divided allegiance, no hidden resistance. 

• Scripture warns, "A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways." ~ James 1:8. 

• Double-mindedness weakens words. When your mouth declares one thing, but your habits, decisions, and actions declare another, your speech loses weight. 

• Reality responds to integrity, not vocabulary. This doesn't mean perfection. It means consistency. 

• Your walk doesn't need to be flawless. It needs to be aligned. 

• When your actions agree with your words, your words stop sounding hollow. They carry credibility.

• Your word is your faith, and your action is your works.  

• Faith + work = reality.

• And when credibility is present, reality listens.

• Logos is alignment made audible. 

• If this resonated, type " I speak. "

• It moves in the comments. 

• Because once words come from the right place, nothing remains the same.

START WITH GODLY ATTITUDE

 START WITH GODLY ATTITUDE 

Lord, Purify My Attitude Before My Day Begins

Before we pray, let's first take a moment to listen to God's word and then we'll pray together. 

For a believer, a godly attitude is a daily necessity for anyone who wants to please God with a sincere life. 

Your attitude is the inner posture of your heart. 

It is the spirit behind your words, the tone behind your decisions, and the motivation behind your actions. 

Two people can do the same outward thing, but God still sees the difference because he looks at the heart. 

A godly attitude means you want to honor God in every part of life, not only in church, not only when people are watching. 

You want your thoughts, your speech, your work, and your relationships to reflect Jesus. This is what it means to be set apart. 

God did not save you so you could blend in with the world. 

He saved you so your life would show His light. 

Scripture calls you to a life that looks different because you belong to God Almighty.

Bible  📖, "Be holy in all your conduct... Be holy, for I am holy." - First Peter 1, verses 15 to 16 

*A godly attitude is not something you "turn on" once in a while. It is the inner posture of your heart that shows up in your words, your reactions, your tone, and your choices. You can do the right thing outwardly, yet still carry the wrong spirit inside. But God sees deeper than actions. He looks at the heart. 

In this prayer , you're invited to let Jesus shape what is happening within you, because your attitude can either reflect Christ or reflect the pressure you're under. 

 A godly attitude helps you stay steady when life is hard 

 It turns your work into worship, even when nobody notices It keeps you from living for approval and helps you live for Jesus It changes how you speak, how you serve, and how you treat people 

 Maybe you've been feeling tired, irritated, or easily overwhelmed lately. Maybe you've been doing "the right things," but your heart has been heavy, frustrated, or ungrateful. This is a moment to come back to the Lord and say,"Change me from the inside out." 

Even when you're misunderstood. Even when people don't appreciate you Even when your emotions feel messy.. God can still grow His fruit in you. 

 Let's pray together for a renewed mind, a grateful heart, and the attitude of Christ in your daily life, at home, at work, and everywhere God places you. 

If this prayer touched your heart, say "Amen" as a sign of faith. And if you need a special prayer, share it below , we would be honored to pray for you. 

Bible References:

 1 Peter 1:15-16 

Colossians 3:23-24 

Philippians 4:11-13

Great Is the Lord: Today's Morning Anthem • Psalm 145

 Psalm 145[a]

1 I will exalt you, my God the King;

    I will praise your name for ever and ever.

2 Every day I will praise you

    and extol your name for ever and ever.

3 Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;

    his greatness no one can fathom.

4 One generation commends your works to another;

    they tell of your mighty acts.

5 They speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty—

    and I will meditate on your wonderful works.[b]

6 They tell of the power of your awesome works—

    and I will proclaim your great deeds.

7 They celebrate your abundant goodness

    and joyfully sing of your righteousness.

8 The Lord is gracious and compassionate,

    slow to anger and rich in love.

9 The Lord is good to all;

    he has compassion on all he has made.

10 All your works praise you, Lord;

    your faithful people extol you.

11 They tell of the glory of your kingdom

    and speak of your might,

12 so that all people may know of your mighty acts

    and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.

13 Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,

    and your dominion endures through all generations.

The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises

    and faithful in all he does.[c]

14 The Lord upholds all who fall

    and lifts up all who are bowed down.

15 The eyes of all look to you,

    and you give them their food at the proper time.

16 You open your hand

    and satisfy the desires of every living thing.

17 The Lord is righteous in all his ways

    and faithful in all he does.

18 The Lord is near to all who call on him,

    to all who call on him in truth.

19 He fulfills the desires of those who fear him;

    he hears their cry and saves them.

20 The Lord watches over all who love him,

    but all the wicked he will destroy.

21 My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord.

    Let every creature praise his holy name

    for ever and ever.

Footnotes

Psalm 145:1 This psalm is an acrostic poem, the verses of which (including verse 13b) begin with the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.

Psalm 145:5 Dead Sea Scrolls and Syriac (see also Septuagint); Masoretic Text On the glorious splendor of your majesty / and on your wonderful works I will meditate

Psalm 145:13 One manuscript of the Masoretic Text, Dead Sea Scrolls and Syriac (see also Septuagint); most manuscripts of the Masoretic Text do not have the last two lines of verse 13.

Great Is the Lord

Great Is the Lord is a powerful Psalm 145 morning prayer designed to help you begin your day in worship, peace, and gratitude. As the sun rises, take a quiet moment to connect with God’s presence and declare His greatness over your life. This prayer invites calm into your mind, strength into your heart, and joy into your spirit as you surrender the day to the Lord. Psalm 145 reminds us that God is worthy of praise every morning, in every season, and in every circumstance. Whether you are seeking guidance, comfort, or renewed faith, this morning prayer will help align your heart with God’s truth and promises.  Read Psalm 145 and  listen daily as part of your morning routine, devotion time, or quiet meditation. Let this prayer set the tone for a blessed, focused, and worship-filled day.

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Psalm 145 is my morning anthem. It is the song I want my spirit to sing before my mind races, before the world demands, before fear whispers. 

 This psalm 145 is not just poetry. It is a revelation of how to live a God-centered life, especially at the beginning of your day. It teaches us the power of exalting God first before we ever ask for a thing. 

 David didn't begin with a complaint or request. He began with worship. 

And this is the shift that will transform your mornings, your mindset, and your atmosphere. 

I will exalt you, my God, the King. I will bless your name forever and ever. Every day I will bless you and I will praise your name forever and ever. Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised. His greatness is unsearchable. Psalm 145:1-3 

  David made a decision every day, not just the good days, not just Sundays, every single morning, he declared, "I will bless you." That is not based on emotion. That is based on covenant.

 There's a spiritual key here. When you bless God consistently, you build a sanctuary in time. You start to rewire your subconscious not to react to life but to respond with faith. 

 And do you know what happens when you open your mouth to praise him? You take back spiritual territory. 

 You clear the fog. You shift from survival mode to revival mode. You dethrone your fears and enthrone your God. 

 One generation shall praise your works to another and shall declare your mighty acts. Psalm 145:4. 

 When you praise God in the morning, you are testifying across time. You're creating spiritual inheritance. Your worship today is not just about your present. It is forming a legacy. I want you to think about that. Imagine if your children or your loved ones woke up every day and heard your voice blessing God, not complaining. 

 That's how we pass on faith. Not just in sermons, but in our rhythms. 

 Worship is a generational seed. 

I will meditate on the glorious splendor of your majesty and on your wondrous works.  Men shall speak of the might of your awesome acts and I will declare your greatness. They shall utter the memory of your great goodness and shall sing of your righteousness. Psalm 145:5-7. 

This is what I call a soul focus shift. 

 Instead of rehearsing the worst case scenario in your mind, you rehearse the wonders of God.

 Meditation here does not mean emptying your mind. It means filling your spirit with remembrance. 

What has he done for you? What have you forgotten to thank him for? The miracle of breath. The strength to stand. The food on your table. The fact that you're still here. Gratitude turns memory into momentum. When you declare his  greatness, your fears shrink and your faith grows. When you speak of his goodness, your atmosphere changes. 

You begin to attract peace, not panic. And even if your situation hasn't changed yet, you start to live like victory is your default. 

The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy. The Lord is good to all,   and his tender mercies are over all his works. Psalm 145:8-9. 

 This verse is a mirror because sometimes we wake up with shame, with guilt from yesterday, with frustration about how little we feel we've accomplished. But listen to me. The Lord is gracious. He is full of compassion. He is not the voice of harshness in your mind. He is not standing over you with condemnation. 

His mercy is fresh this morning. If you're going to carry anything into your day, let it be this truth. Some of you need to forgive yourself before you can worship. And that's okay. God is not asking for a perfect performance. He's asking for a yielded heart. And when you yield in worship, your soul gets cleansed. 

 The mercy of God doesn't remind you of what you did wrong. It reminds you of who you truly are in him.  

Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations. Psalm 145:13. 

 Let me tell you something bold. Heaven's government has never been shaken. 

 Inflation does not apply to the kingdom of God. Fear cannot dethrone him. Economic downturns, political chaos,  personal instability. 

 They may touch your life, but they cannot touch your King. This verse is your anchor. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom. 

That means your hope is not temporary. 

 That means you're not building your life on the sand of circumstances. 

 You are rooted in eternity. And when your mindset shifts to kingdom, you carry peace that doesn't make sense. You walk with quiet confidence. You remember, I am a citizen of an unshakable kingdom. 

The Lord is near to all who call upon him, to all who call upon him in truth. Psalm 14 5:18. 

God is not far. You don't have to strive or beg for God to show up. 

The moment you open your mouth in worship, God draws near. And I want you to hear this in your spirit. You don't need the perfect words, just honest ones. 

 God, I love you. God, I need you. God, I'm here. That is enough to move heaven toward your heart. 

Sometimes we think worship means having it all together. But worship is what holds us together. 

It is the bridge between our humanity and his divinity. When you praise God in truth, you're not putting on a performance. You're entering His presence. 

Let's pause for a moment. Wherever you are right now, whether sitting at your kitchen table, still in bed, or walking into work, take 30 seconds to speak his praise out loud. Go ahead and say, "Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised." Say it again. 

Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised. Feel the shift. That's not just emotion. That's spiritual atmosphere alignment. 

David understood this rhythm. Praise isn't what you do when you feel like it. 

 Praise is what you do to reveal whoʻs really in charge. When your praise goes up, peace comes down. When your mouth opens in truth, God opens heaven in response. 

So, as we close this part of our devotional today, I want to remind you this psalm is not just a journal entry from David. It's an invitation for you. 

Every verse is a doorway into deeper connection. Every line is a call to alignment. 

 Don't just read Psalm 145. Pray it, sing it, declare it. Make it your personal anthem of worship every morning. Let the rhythm of praise guide your feet. Let the heartbeat of heaven echo in your words. Your day doesn't start with your to-do list. It starts with the King of Glory. 

Your peace doesn't begin with outer circumstances. It begins with inner alignment. And your breakthrough, it often begins not with a demand, but with a declaration. 

So this morning, let us begin with what matters most. Not our need, but his name. Not our fear, but his faithfulness. Not our anxiety, but  his absolute greatness.

 I will exalt you, my God, the King. Every day I will bless you. Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised. Psalm 145:1-3. 

Let that be your rhythm. Let that be your reset. Let that be your reason to rise with joy.  

🙏🏽 Let us pray 🙏🏽:

Heavenly Father, as I open my eyes this morning, I open my heart as well. I welcome your presence into this day before anything else enters. 

I lift up praise not because everything in my life is already fixed but because You are already on the throne. 

I thank you for life. I thank you for breath. 

I thank you for the privilege of a new morning soaked in your mercy. 

You woke me up for a reason. This day was written into existence by your loving hands. 

And even though I don't yet know what it holds, I begin by declaring one thing I do know. You are good. You are good when things go as I planned. You are good when they don't. You are good when I feel strong and when I feel weak. You are good not only for what you do, but simply for who you are. Holy, glorious, faithful, and true. You never change. You never lie. You never sleep. You never fail. 

And because of that, I anchor my heart in praise today. Let my lips not be filled with complaints, but with worship. Let my words be seasoned with honour for your name. Let my thoughts be lifted toward heaven, not dragged down by worry. I praise you not after the miracle comes, but before. I praise you not because I feel like it, but because you're worthy of it. 

 I make a choice this morning to start with gratitude, to speak life, and to magnify you, Lord, above everything else that tries to rise up and steal my peace. I choose to exalt you above my circumstances. I will not make my  problems bigger than mv praise. I will not make the news louder than your promises. 

I look not at the chaos around me, but look to the One who holds the stars in place and breathes peace into storms. 

You are high above every throne and every nation, every diagnosis, and every system. You reign over all things, and that includes my life. 

You are sovereign over my family, my finances, my emotions, my health, and my purpose. 

 You are Lord over every conversation, every opportunity, every closed door, and every open one. 

When I lift you up, everything else takes its rightful place beneath you. When I worship you, fear shrinks. When I declare your greatness,  anxiety bows. When I meditate on your name, my soul finds its center again. 

 Today I surrender the right to control the illusion of certainty and I crown you as king over this day. You are not only the God of yesterday's miracles, you are the same God of today's decisions and tomorrow's unknowns. And I will not be shaken because I stand on the rock that cannot move. 

 I look back and remember how many times you rescued me even when I didn't deserve it. 

 I recall the times you healed my body when the doctor had no answers. 

 I remember the breakthrough you sent when my hope was running out. You've been so kind, Lord, not only in the Bible stories, not only to others, but to me. You showed up when I was at the end of myself. You spoke peace into places no one else could reach. You've done wonders in my life, and I know you're not finished. You still split seas. You still break chains. 

You still bring prodigals home. You still open wombs. You still give wisdom to those who ask. 

You still pour out joy where there was depression,    clarity where there was confusion,  provision where there was lack. You are still working miracles. 

 I won't forget what you've done. And I won't limit what you can do. You are able, willing, and ready.

So I praise you not only for what you did. I praise you for what you are doing behind the scenes right now. I may not see it, but I believe it. I may not feel it, but I trust your moving. 

My faith is not built on what I see, but built on who you are. You are the same God yesterday, today, and forever. And because of that, I give you my full trust.

 Today, I declare, I am not just a citizen of this world. I am a citizen of a greater kingdom. The economy of heaven is my true inheritance. 

The culture of your kingdom is my compass. Your righteousness is my banner. Your peace is my passport. 

Your love is my foundation. I belong to your kingdom that cannot be shaken. Ruled by the King who cannot be dethroned. 

You are not limited by governments or laws or headlines. Your kingdom has no end. It is eternal, immovable, pure, and full of glory. And I place my life under its authority. 

 I place my decisions under your rule. I place my emotions under your wisdom. I place my dreams and delays and disappointments under the covering of your perfect will. Not my will, Lord, but yours be done. Not my agenda, but your kingdom come. 

 I renounce every false crown, every idol, every lesser allegiance. 

And I say with all my heart, Jesus is Lord. Jesus is Lord of my mourning, Lord of my mind, Lord of my body, Lord of my relationships, Lord of my finances, Lord of my calling, Lord of my past, Lord of my future. 

Let your kingdom be made visible in me. Let your power flow through me. Let your love be what others see when they encounter me. I am not here by accident. I am here on assignment. 

Heaven lives in me. The spirit of God walks with me. I am covered. I am equipped. I am chosen to represent the kingdom that cannot be shaken. And I start this day in full surrender to that holy call. 

 Father, I open my lips this morning not with complaints but with praise. 

I ask that you consecrate my tongue to be an instrument of life today. Let my words reflect your spirit, not my surroundings. Let my speech be clothed in let you, let your and seasoned with truth. 

 May I not echo the chaos around me, but declare your goodness in every room I walk into. 

Set a guard over my mouth, Lord, that I may not wound anyone with my words, but heal. 

Let every sentence I speak carry the fragrance of your love, the wisdom of your word, and the strength of your joy. 

 I speak peace into the tension, speak kindness into the conflict, and speak light into the darkness. 

I choose not to rehearse the lies of the enemy, but to repeat the truth of your promises. 

My mouth will speak the praise of the Lord, and let all flesh bless his holy name forever and ever. Psalm 145:21 

 I will tell of your mighty acts. I will proclaim the goodness of God. I will remind my soul and everyone around me that you are faithful, that you are near, and that you are working even when we don't see it. 

Today, I rest in your mercy. I don't earn it. I don't perform for it. I simply receive it. When I feel 16:52 weak, you do not condemn me. You draw closer. You whisper truth into my fear. 

You embrace me when shame tries to push me away. You hold me when I feel unworthy. I don't deserve your love, but you give it anyway. 

I've made mistakes, but you never gave up on me. I've wandered, but you've never lost sight of me. Even when I doubted you, you remained faithful.

 Lord, I thank you for your mercy that triumphs over judgment. 

I thank you for grace that never runs dry. I thank you for kindness that leads me back every single time. 

The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy. The Lord is good to all. Psalm 145:8-9. 

 These are not just verses in a book. They are living realities in my life. Thank you, Lord. 

 I've seen your mercy in my darkest moments. I've seen you redeem what others called ruined. And I know that today your mercy is meeting me again. 

I declare I will not live under the shadow of guilt. I will live under the covering of grace. 

So now, Father, I choose to sow faith into this morning. don't wait for signs. I walk by trust. I don't wait for 

18:11 everything to make sense. I move forward because your word says so. I plant seeds of expectation into the soil of this 

18:18 day. I declare breakthrough where I haven't seen it yet. I declare healing over the areas still hurting. I declare 

18:27 provision even before l see the resources. 

18:31 1 say it now. This will be a fruitful day because the Lord is in it. I don't need perfect conditions to believe. I 

18:40 believe because you are faithful. I believe because your word is true. I believe because the one who promised is 

18:47 able. I release my prayers not as hopeful wishes but as seeds of divine expectation. I water them with praise. I surround them with trust. 

I believe they will grow not in my timing but in yours. And when the harvest comes, it will be more than I imagined. 

When the answer comes, it will silence every doubt. You are not finished writing the story of this day. And I trust you with every page. 

And when I pause to remember all you've done, how could I not praise you? How could I not look back and say, "You've been good to me."  There were moments when I didn't think I would make it, but I did because you carried me. There were seasons when it looked like it was over, but you resurrected hope. 

 There were nights when I cried out in silence and you heard me anyway. 

 When I remember the miracles both big and small, I cannot help but worship you, Lord.. 

You healed me in ways the doctors couldn't. You provided when the paycheck didn't make sense. You restored my joy when I thought it was gone forever. You made a way when the road looked closed. 

You opened doors I didn't knock on. You used pain to shape purpose. And even when I couldn't see it, you were fighting for me behind the scenes. My testimony is not just a story of survival. It's a story of supernatural faithfulness. 

I join the generations who have declared, "One generation shall praise your works to another and shall declare your mighty acts." Psalm 145:4. 

 I am part of that generation and I will tell the story again and again. 

God is good and his love endures forever. So even now as I prepare to walk into this new day, I do not walk with fear. I do not walk with dread. 

 I walk with remembrance. I carry the memory of what you've done. 

And I use it as fuel for what you will do. I stir up my soul to believe again. 

 I shake off the dust of yesterday's disappointment and declare, "This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it. You are the same yesterday, today, and forever. And if you were faithful then, you are faithful  now. You do not change. Your character is consistent. Your promises are yes and amen. 

I do not start this day empty. I start it with the memory of miracles. I start it with the legacy of answered 21:36 prayers. I start it with the praise that overcomes the pressure. You have been good. You are still good. And you will continue to be good forever. 

 I breathe in your mercy. I speak out your truth. I remember who you are. 

And I rise this morning not just to survive but to glorify you. I rise not to chase perfection but to pursue your presence. I rise not because life is easy but because you are with me in it.  

This is not an ordinary day. This is a divine assignment. This is a holy invitation. This is a day of  expectation. 

A day of miracles. A day where peace rules and faith walks bold. A day where grace flows and love leads. 

 I rise with praise in my mouth, joy in my heart, and fire in my spirit.

 And I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise will continually be in my mouth. 

I belong to you. This day belongs to you. Let it glorify you from beginning to end. 

Father, as I open my eyes this morning, I choose intimacy over noise. 

I choose your presence over every distraction that tries to claim the first place in my day. 

I do not want my first reflex to be a screen, a message, a schedule, or a demand. I want it to be you. 

I want my soul to wake up before my   responsibilities do. I want my heart to lean toward heaven before it leans toward the world. 

Lord, your presence is more necessary to me than productivity. Your nearness matters more than efficiency. Draw me close, Lord, not just for a moment, but for the entire rhythm of this day. 

Speak to me in the quiet of the morning, in the stillness before the rush begins. 

Whisper direction when my mind is tempted to race. Remind me that you are near to all who call on you in truth. 

And I am calling on you now. I choose closeness. I choose communion. I choose to walk this day hand in hand with you, aware of your voice, sensitive to your leading, anchored in your love. 

And Father, from that place of closeness, I receive new strength, not borrowed strength, not temporary motivation, but divine strength that comes from heaven itself. 

When my body feels tired, you are my source. When my emotions feel stretched, you are my sustainer. When my spirit feels heavy, you are my lifter. 

I do not rely on caffeine to carry me. I do not rely on adrenaline to push me. I rely on you. 

As your word declares, those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings like eagles. 

Today I receive that promise. I rise above weariness.I rise above discouragement. I rise above yesterday's exhaustion. 

 I am not just surviving this day. I am walking in divine strength like Elijah who was strengthened by heaven's  provision to walk farther than he thought possible. 

 I receive supernatural endurance. 

 You renew me. You uphold me. You equip me by grace. I am refreshed in my body, steady in my soul, and strong in my spirit. Because the joy of the Lord is my strength. 

Lord, even if this day carries difficulty, I choose praise. Even if the season is hard, I choose worship. 

My praise is not dependent on circumstances because you are not dependent on them. You do not change when life is unstable. 

You do not weaken when situations are painful. So I will praise you in the storm, not just after it passes. 

Like Paul and Silas singing in the prison at midnight, I will lift my voice even when the chains are still visible. 

Like Job declaring trust in the middle of loss. I will bless your name even when answers are delayed. 

My worship is not denial. It is declaration. 

It declares that you are still God. It declares that you are still working. It declares that pain does not have the final word. When my eyes do not yet see the breakthrough, my heart will still sing. The deeper the pain, the higher my praise rises because I know you are present in the fire, faithful in the waiting and powerful in the process. For you dwell in the praises of your people.

And Father, I ask that my life today would become a living song of praise to you. Let my actions speak of your  goodness. Let my attitude reflect your grace. Let my responses reveal your love. 

I do not want my faith to stay hidden inside private prayers. I want it to be visible in how I live. Whether l am at work, at home, in conversation, or in silence, let my life point to you. 

Like Daniel who honored you publicly through integrity. Let my choices glorify your name. 

Like the Samaritan woman who ran to tell her story. Let me not keep quiet about what you have done for me. 

Use my words, my kindness, my patience, my courage, my joy, all of it to make your name known. 

In the name of Lord Jesus Christ, we have the victory.

From morning until night, I choose to live for your glory. Let those I encounter today feel peace because you are with me.

Let hope rise because your spirit rests upon me. Let your greatness be seen through an ordinary life fully surrendered to an extraordinary God. 

And now, Father, I seal this prayer with faith. I stand not in my own strength but in the authority of your word. 

 I rise today like David, confident not in armor, but in the name of the Lord. 

I walk forward like Esther, called for such a time as this. 

 I endure like Joseph, trusting that what you promised will come to pass, even if the journey is long. 

I move like Peter stepping out of the boat. Eyes fixed on Jesus, not on the waves. 

This day belongs to you. My life belongs to you. 

My praise belongs to you. So with bold faith, deep reverence, and full surrender, I declare it now. Amen. 

If this morning prayer has brought you peace, then I believe it has already fulfilled its purpose. You are not here by accident. You were led here by a gentle nudge from God. And he is not done with you yet. This is just the beginning of what he wants to do through your voice, your worship, and your daily surrender. 

Every morning that starts with praise builds a foundation of strength for your day. And when we praise together, you, me, and this community, we create an atmosphere where faith rises and fear fades. 

So l invite you to take one more step of faith today. Share your heart in the comments below. 

Tell us what do you want to praise God for this morning. When we declare his goodness aloud, we strengthen not just ourselves, but everyone around us. 

Jesus Christ set your heart in the right place for the day, more morning prayers and share it with someone who might be drowning in worry and just needs a song of praise instead. 

 Let this moment ripple into someone else's breakthrough. 

Our Father God , in heaven , bless you and may your whole day sing with the presence of the Lord.

Amen. 🙏🏽 

G R E A T   I S   L O R D 

I Am My Brother's Keeper

 My Brother’s Keeper Meaning: What the Phrase Really Means

My Brother’s Keeper Be Meaningful: What It Really Do To You ?

The phrase “my brother’s keeper” comes from the Bible and is commonly used to express broad moral responsibility toward others. It means being accountable for the well-being of others, especially those close to us. However, the original context is far more complex and dramatic.

In this sharing, let's explain or explore the meaning of “my brother’s keeper,” where it comes from, and how it applies today.

The Origin of “My Brother’s Keeper” in the Bible

The my brother’s keeper meaning is rooted in the story of Cain and Abel in Genesis 4:1–16. Cain and Abel were sons of Adam and Eve. Cain was a farmer and Abel was a shepherd. Both brought offerings to God, but only Abel’s was accepted. The biblical revelation study shows that Cain was not the seed from Adam, but was the hybrid product between Eve and the Serpent, prior to God's curse upon them. Offering without the faith from God is unacceptable. 

Out of jealousy and anger, Cain killed Abel. When God asked where Abel was, Cain replied:

“I do not know: Am I my brother’s keeper?” (Genesis 4:9, KJV)

Cain’s question wasn’t genuine, it was more of a way to dodge guilt. God already knew the truth. As punishment, Cain was cursed to be a wanderer, alienated from his family and unable to farm as he once did.

Biblical Meaning of “My Brother’s Keeper”

Cain’s question, “Am I my brother’s keeper?”, was his way of saying he didn’t think it was his job to care about his brother. He was trying to avoid blame. But the story makes it clear: we are responsible for each other.

In Hebrew, the word “keeper” comes from shomer, which means to guard, protect, or watch over. So when Cain asks if he’s his brother’s keeper, he’s really asking, “Is it my job to protect him?”

The answer is yes. Being a “keeper” means looking out for others. Not just keeping them safe, but also caring about how they’re doing.

What Happened to Cain After Killing Abel?

After Cain killed his brother, God gave him a punishment that fit what he had done. Cain was cut off from others in every way: physically, emotionally, and socially. He was alone.

This part of the story shows something we still see today. When people hurt others or only think about themselves, it can lead to being alone and losing the trust of those around them.

My Brother’s Keeper Meaning Today

Today, 8th January , 2026, people use “my brother’s keeper” to express the idea of looking after others. Not just family, but also friends, neighbors, and even strangers.

Being your brother’s keeper means:

¹ • Taking responsibility when others are in need

² • Standing up for those who can’t speak for themselves

³ • Acting with empathy and compassion

The phrase also reminds us of the consequences of turning our backs on others.

Altruism, Responsibility, and Human Connection

There’s a reason people still use this phrase after so many centuries. Taking care of others isn’t just the right thing to do, but it’s part of how we survive and grow. Studies show that helping others makes us feel good because it activates the “reward” part of our brains.

Long ago, people stayed safe by working together and sharing responsibility. That’s still true today. When we care for each other, it makes families, friendships, and communities stronger.

 What Is the Meaning of “My Brother’s Keeper”?

To sum it up, the my brother’s keeper meaning is about moral and personal responsibility. It asks us to consider whether we’re willing to look out for others, and shows what happens when we don’t.

So, as a result of that sinful act of perversion — the introduction of a substance, not of its own kind, into the bloodstream — DEATH reigns in mankind spiritually. That substance, which carried the Satanic traits, was the blood gene of the Serpent (who was demonically influenced).

Note: Adam was a son of God, and he was to bring forth sons and daughters of God "after his kind" unto God. There would not be, nor could there be, one bit of Satan's traits, such as lying and murdering, in them. Man was the only creature created in the image and likeness of God. His creation was in two phases. Read Genesis 1:26-28 very carefully. Adam was first created a spirit in the image of God and His Holy Angels. He was in the likeness of God and His Holy Angels when he became a living soul after God fashioned him a body of dust (Gen.2:7). And as the commandment for Adam to replenish the earth was issued to him immediately after he was created a spirit, it shows us that God dealt with him primarily in his standing as a spiritual being, a son of God. Hence, when sin came, spiritual death was imputed upon him.

How true it is that life is in the blood. All man are born sinners and have a perverted nature. We lie, we cheat, we covet. We do all manner of evil works. This is because of the serpentine nature that is in the blood. We live a sinful life because of the sinful nature and life that is in the blood. Therefore, we need to be BORN AGAIN of the Spirit of Jesus Christ Who had shed His Pure Sinless Blood for us. We need to apply His Blood onto our heart so that His Life is released on us. Only then would we change. We would have a new heart, a new life (because of His Blood). The Life of Christ comes in and we live anew. (That's what Paul teaches in Romans 7 and 8.) Truly, the LIFE is in the BLOOD. Hence, the shedding of the Blood of Christ is as an atonement of our sins.

4. "Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel." — Isaiah 7:14

"Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise; when as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost." — Matthew 1:18

Why must Jesus Christ bypass ordinary human conception and be Virgin Born?

Many Christians do not really know the answer to the question. To them, it seems that it was "just a proof" that Jesus Christ was a Son of God. Nevertheless, the reason should now be obvious to you if you have seriously studied the preceding paragraphs.

The blood of man was involved in the Fall. Therefore God had to choose BLOOD in his Redemption plan as His Own law requires it (Gen.9:6; Exo.21:23-25 cf. Heb.13:12). Jesus Christ had to bypass ordinary human conception and be Virgin Born because the blood of man is sinful (polluted) before God. If Jesus was born by ordinary human conception, He would surely be "shapen in iniquity; and in sin" (Psa.51:5). Then the work to redeem mankind would fail, for God requires only PURE innocent BLOOD.

In the Old Testament, God required the innocent blood of certain animals to be shed for the atonement of the soul. Read Leviticus 17:10-14. The BLOOD of Jesus Christ must need be INNOCENT to be accepted for the atonement of our souls (Mat.27:4; Eph.2:13; Rom.3:24, 25; 1Jhn.1:7).

BLASPHEMOUS TEACHING: Some denominational preachers are treading on dangerous ground in teaching the people to believe that Jesus was born of Mary's egg and God's spermatozoon. They believe that to be so because Jesus was a GOD-MAN, prophetically recognized as the "seed of the woman", and had an earthly genealogy as well; and being a God-man He had to be born of a sperm cell from God and an egg from Mary. Now, if this be true, then Jesus the Christ was in sinful flesh instead of being "in the likeness of sinful flesh" to be made sin for us (Rom.8:3; 2Cor.5:21). He would then be born a sinner because every man born into the world is a sinner by reason of the Fall which took place in the Garden of Eden. Thus, if Mary's egg was involved in the creation of the Body of Jesus, then Jesus had a sinful nature.

However, that certainly was not so! The Body of Jesus, a body of a man, was the very creation of God. God created both the sperm cell and the egg cell, and overshadowing Mary, planted the fertilized Seed in her womb. Mary, blessed of the Lord, was appointed as the mother to bring the Saviour into the world. As a mother she was to cradle, suckle and nurture the Holy One. The theological term "seed of the woman" is derived from such Scriptural verses as Genesis 3:15 and Isaiah 7:14. It refers to a conception not of man but of God (Luk.1:31,32,34,35).

Not only was Mary's egg not involved in the creation of the Body of Jesus, her sinful blood also did not contaminate the BLOOD of Jesus while He was a baby in her womb. (The baby in the womb of its mother has his own blood circulatory system. The mother's blood does not pass through the placenta into the baby's blood.)

So we see then that the whole genetics belonged to God alone. God had caused Jesus to be virgin born for a purpose: that His Blood might be Pure and Sinless in order to redeem mankind. It was totally a new creation, so to speak, to bring about a "new heart" and a "new spirit" for the repentant souls as prophesied in Ezekiel 36:26-27. Jesus Christ was God's ultimate conception in the Master Plan of God.

And because of the prophecies and promises of God as spoken through His prophets, God provided the genealogical records to correctly identify the Saviour. That's the purpose of the genealogy of Jesus Christ.

8. If Cain was a son of Adam, who was a son of God, why did he kill Abel (Gen.4:8) since the characteristic traits of God are righteous? Would God's righteousness turn to unrighteousness in Cain to kill and to destroy life? Read Luke 9:56; Gen.18:23-28; 1 John 3: 15-16. (Remember: the law of God states that every living seed shall bring forth after its own kind (Gen.1:11-12, 21, 24-25 cf. 1:26).

If Cain's murderous act was not from God, then from whom did Cain inherit that trait? 1 John 3:12 reads "...Cain was of that wicked one and slew his brother."

Who then was the wicked one, the originator of murder? Jesus said that "the devil was a murderer from the beginning" (John.8:44). He was the one who injected the murderous spirit and other evil traits into Cain through the Serpent.

If Cain's murderous act was not from God, then from whom did Cain inherit that trait? 1 John 3:12 reads "...Cain was of that wicked one and slew his brother."

Who then was the wicked one, the originator of murder? Jesus said that "the devil was a murderer from the beginning" (Jhn.8:44). He was the one who injected the murderous spirit and other evil traits into Cain through the Serpent.

9. What about Cain's lie: "I know not..."? (Gen.4:9). Where did it come from? John 8:44 has the answer: the Devil is the father of lies. Also where did Cain get his violent temper that he withstood God so — "Am I my brother's keeper?!"?

Not only did Cain show those two traits, but he also manifested a "NO REPENTANCE" nature which further proved that his life, prior to the murderous act, must have been quite disobedient.

10. The birthright belongs to the firstborn alone (Gen.43:33; 48:8-19). Why was Cain, who was the firstborn (Gen.4:1), not mentioned in the book of the generations of Adam (Gen.5) and in the genealogy of Jesus Christ (Luk.3:23-38)? (Notice: Esau, who was the firstborn of Isaac, was not mentioned in the genealogy Jesus Christ because he sold his birthright to Jacob — Genesis 25:29-34. Abel was not listed because he was murdered (that stopped the lineage), and Seth was the substitute to bring about the descendants of the Adamic Race.)

Jude 14 states that Enoch was the seventh from Adam. If Cain was of Adam, Enoch could not have been the seventh; he should be the eighth counting from Adam.

However, nowhere in the Bible is Cain referred to as a son of Adam.

All the above points conclusively proved that not only was the commandment of God broken, but that blood was also involved in the Fall through sexual fornication which resulted in the birth of the seed of the (Satan-possessed) Serpent — Cain.

Cain was not the seed of Adam; he was truly the seed of the Serpent as stated in the Scriptures in Genesis 3:15 and 1 John 3:12. He was a bastard. He was a seed that was not planted by the Almighty God but Satan.

Sexual fornication had its beginning in the Garden of Eden. Since then "filthy" sex is rampant everywhere. Satan is a Pervert ("Perverter") and from him sprang three great evils that blanket the whole world today — Sexual Perversions, Lies (including so-called white lies) and Murders. They were found manifested in the land of Eden. Since then, they have been on the increase, with added evil attributes, in every generation.

11. If the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil was a literal fruit tree from which the first couple had partaken of its fruit that caused the Fall of Mankind; and also, if the Tree of Life was a literal fruit tree that man might partake to have Eternal Life, then where are both these trees today, since God did not destroy them? (There is no record in the Sacred Scriptures that they were destroyed.) If the trees were literal, it would be most logical to believe that the Tree of Life should be on earth somewhere in the region of the Garden of Eden (Gen.2:10-14) so that man may partake of its fruits in order to have Eternal Life, isn't it? If that be so, (a) where is that Tree of Life? and (b) why must Christ die to give us life through the shedding of His BLOOD?

Note: In Egyptian mythology, the Tree of Life is the fig tree. Obviously, you do not believe that, or do you?

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THE SEED OF THE SERPENT

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THE SEED OF ADAM

I am thankful for Lord Jesus Christ and for all God's love to you all

Either listen here or read on here, and be thankful every moment in life ....

Transcripts: 

In Luke chapter one we have the remarkable story of Mary going to visit Elizabeth. And Elizabeth is six months pregnant and the astonishing part of the story is that when they hear Mary's voice, John the Baptist leaps in Elizabeth's womb and filled with the Spirit. 

Elizabeth cries out prophetically, "Blessed are you among women." And Mary responds with her own song of joy. 

Mary says, "My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour for He's been mindful of the humble state His servant. From now on, all generations will call me blessed for the Mighty One   has done great things for me. Holy is his name, His mercy extends to those who fear Him, from generation to generation."

This is the Mary who's just heard from an angel. But to be part of God's plan, she's going to have a baby and she's going to face discomfort. And possibly danger. Maybe even an uncertain future.

In fact, we read when the angel spoke to her, Mary was greatly troubled and said, "How can this be?" And the sense behind the question is perhaps "you must have made some kind of mistake." 

And yet, now, when Mary visits Elizabeth, her perspective has changed when Elizabeth says to her "Blessed are you among women," somehow she takes on board that sense, that if Elizabeth thinks she must be blessed then she must be blessed indeed. 

She's filled to the deep, humility and that humility in her gives rise to thankfulness and the   thankfulness gives rise to praise. When Mary cries out in praise to God, she says, "the Lord has done great things for me."

It's important to notice that plural, it's not just one thing. It's not just the privilege of serving in this way. It's the many blessings that she's grateful for, that the sense of God's blessing on her in so many ways. Almost innumerable ways.

 When I was in Sunday school, we used to sing a little song that went, "Count your blessings , Name them one by one, Count your blessings,  See what God has done , count your blessings, name them one by one and  it will amaze you what the Lord has done." 

 And yet Mary is aware and we ought to make ourselves aware that in fact, although there's nothing wrong with listing the things for which we're grateful, there's nothing wrong with listing our answered prayers and that sort of thing. In fact, God's blessings for us are innumerable , they're far too many for any of us to count. 

And so we need to cultivate in ourselves this attitude of humility and thankfulness every minute of the day . We need to be aware that if every breath is a gift from God, then every moment is an opportunity for thankfulness. We need a deeper kind of thankfulness.  A thankfulness but isn't an event but a thankfulness that's a way of life.

~ Rev. John Bavington