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CIN Daily Walk With Christ-Devotional

DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST
COCIN DEVOUTIONAL, JULY, 2019
SUB- THEME: THE BLESSINGS OF PLEASING GOD
MONDAY, 8TH JULY DEUTERONOMY 28:1-8

Deut 28:1-8
If you fully obey the LORD your God and carefully follow all his commands I give you today, the LORD your God will set you high above all the nations on earth. 2 All these blessings will come upon you and accompany you if you obey the LORD your God:
3 You will be blessed in the city and blessed in the country.
4 The fruit of your womb will be blessed, and the crops of your land and the young of your livestock — the calves of your herds and the lambs of your flocks.
5 Your basket and your kneading trough will be blessed.
6 You will be blessed when you come in and blessed when you go out.
7 The LORD will grant that the enemies who rise up against you will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee from you in seven.
8 The LORD will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The LORD your God will bless you in the land he is giving you. NIV
TOPIC: ABUNDANT PROSPERITY I
The Lord is always pleased when his people keep to his commandments and his decrees. In our text, God promised abundant prosperity to his people if only they can fully obey his commands. Today, people run after prosperity without considering the condition attached to it. People are running up and down looking for greener pastures. God has promised to bless us in the city or in the country: (i). He will bless the fruits of our womb (ii). He will bless our crops (iii). He will bless our livestock (iv). He will bless the works of our hands. Do you need God's abundant prosperity in your life? Carefully follow all his commands.
REFLECTION: Follow God's instruction and you will be blessed.
PRAYER: Thank you Lord, for abundant blessings. Amen.
Memory verse for the Month: Proverbs 11:18
The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure re

*Signs of Born again Christians*
● They speak the truth at all times
● They are good listeners
● They hardly take offense
● They are quick to forgive
● They are reliable
● They are supportive
● They have appetite for prayer and fasting
● They rely on the Word of God
● The more God lifts them up, the more they become humble
● They hardly defend themselves
● They are quick to repent
● They seek peace and pursue it
● They love people and they are compassionate
● They know when to talk and when to be quiet
● They are full of wisdom in many aspects of life
● They respect people and are very sensitive to people's feelings
● They have a lot of patience and they are not short tempered
● They fear God
They give honour where it is due
● They are content with what they have
● They have good leadership skills
● They are hospitable
● They are not carried away by all kinds of teachings
● They are good followers
● They have a sacrificial spirit
● They don't gossip and look down on people
● They have faith
● They take part in church activities and attend church regularly
● They are clean in every aspect of life
● Their spirits are sensitive, they hate sin
● They don't act holier than others
● They don't compete with others

Ask yourself: *Am I a Born again Christian?*
2Corinthians 13:5. Examine yourself to see whether you are in the faith, test yourselves..
I pray this day that God give us the grace to identify and work on our weak areas
Please forward it to other Christians

CIVIL WAYS TO COMMUNICATE (Pragmatics)

1. Instead of saying you are lying say THIS IS NOT TRUE

2. Instead of saying this post is fake say ARE YOU SURE OF THIS?

3. Instead of saying you are wrong say THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE

4. Instead of saying you will be punished say THERE ARE CONSEQUENCES TO THIS

5. Instead of saying I am talking and you are not paying attention say I WILL LIKE TO GET YOUR ATTENTION

6. Instead of saying I don't have your time say I WILL LIKE TO END THE CONVERSATION NOW

7. Instead of saying what you are saying does not make sense say IS THERE ANY OTHER OPTION THAN THIS?

8. Instead of saying what you are doing is bad say THIS BEHAVIOR IS INAPPROPRIATE

9.Instead of saying this child is a slow learner say THIS CHILD IS AN UPCOMING LEARNER

10. Instead of saying " get out from here" say PLEASE IT WILL BE APPRECIATED YOU LEAVE THIS PLACE.

SOME SOCIAL RULES THAT MAY HELP US:

1. Don’t call someone more than twice continuously. If they don’t pick up your call, presume they have something important to attend to;

2. Return money that you have borrowed even before the other person remembers lending it to you. It shows your integrity and character. Same goes with umbrellas, pens and lunch boxes;

3. Never order the expensive dish on the menu when someone is giving you a lunch/dinner. If possible ask them to order their choice of food for you;

4. Don’t ask awkward questions like ‘Oh so you aren’t married yet?’ Or ‘Don’t you have kids’ or ‘Why didn’t you buy a house?’ Or why don't you buy a car? For God’s sake it isn’t your problem;

5. Always open the door for the person coming behind you. It doesn’t matter if it is a guy or a girl, senior or junior. You don’t grow small by treating someone well in public;

6. If you take a taxi with a friend and he/she pays now, try paying next time;

7. Respect different shades of opinions. Remember what's 6 to you will appear 9 to someone facing you. Besides, second opinion is good for an alternative;

8. Neve

LIVINGWORD.
MONDAY. JULY 17, 2017.

John 9:4.
“I must work the works of Him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.”-
Seasons of life is in two phases, day and night. One allows work, one does not!

Father, please help me to do what is relevant and purposeful when necessary. Help me deal with all procrastination in my life. In JESUS Mighty Name

Some opportunities and chances don’t come twice, grab them and work them now!

LIVINGWORD.
SATURDAY. JULY 15, 2017.

JESUS said:
Matthew 7:24-27.
“24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:
25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.
26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:
27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.”-

What happens when troubles come depends on the type of roots you have.
Will you be blown away or remain?