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Day 41 of 41 Thank You Lord for the Journey of the 41 Days Gratitude Challenge

Wow! I CAN'T BELIEVE IT IS 41 DAYS ALREADY.  WOW! Indeed this is God at work. Thank you Lord for the 41 days gratitude challenge as it has helped me to appreciate everything in my life and acknowledge your blessings.  It has been a wonderful journey of self-reflection and growth, and I am grateful for every lesson learned.  Thank you for reminding me to be thankful in all circumstances and to trust in your plan for my life.  As we move forward, may our hearts remain filled with gratitude, knowing that you are always with me, guiding me every step of the way. Amen. Thank you, dear Lord, for this gratitude challenge, For helping me to see what's truly important. For even in hardships, you're always present, And for all my blessings, I'm forever grateful. Thank you for the air that I breathe, For the water that quenches my thirst, For the food that nourishes my body, For friends and family who lift my spirits. Thank you for the challenges I've faced, For they've ma...

Day 40 of 41 Thank You Lord for Bringing me always to your loving arms when I get lost

When I am lost, afraid and alone, You guide me back to your loving throne. Your gentle hand leads me on the way, And in your arms I find my stay. All my worries and fears dissipate, When I come to you and pray. You show me the path that heals and sets me free, And with each step, I walk closer to thee. Your love surrounds me, and melts away my pain, In your embrace, I find peace again. Oh Lord, thank you for being my guide, For raising me up, and giving me strength to abide. May your light forever shine in my heart, And never again will I stray apart. For in your loving arms, I have found my way, And with you beside me, I will never be led astray.

Day 39 of 41 Thank You Lord for For Everything in my Life

Good Lord! Today is my Birthday the 39th Day of the Gratitude Challenge  Thank you Jesus for everything you've done for me, From the cross at Calvary to the blessings I see. You gave your life to set me free, And poured out your love abundantly. Thank you Jesus for your grace, The forgiveness you offer in every case. You’ve made me clean and made me whole, And filled my heart with joy and hope. Thank you Jesus for your guidance, For leading me on the path of righteousness. You’ve shown me the way to eternal life, And given me strength to face every strife. Thank you Jesus for your provision, For every blessing, big and small. You’ve met my needs and given me more, And taught me to trust and obey your call. Thank you Jesus for your peace, That surpasses all understanding. You’ve calmed my fears and eased my worries, And filled my heart with courage and blessing. Thank you Jesus for your love, That never fails nor fades away. You’ve shown me the depth of your love, And helped me to l...

Day 38 of 41 Thank you Lord for The Gift of life and Opportunity to make a Difference in this World

The gift of life and opportunity to make a difference in this world is the greatest blessing one can receive.  Every day is a new chance to make someone smile, to inspire someone to be their best self, and to make a positive impact on the world.  We should never take our life or opportunities for granted, but instead embrace every moment to live fully and spread positivity and love wherever we go.  Remember that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone's life. Cherish every day and use it to make a positive change in the world. Prayer: Thank you, Lord, for the gift of life, For each new day, free from strife. For the chance to wake and see the sun, For the opportunity to go and get things done. Thank you, Lord, for the chance to make a change, To help others who may be feeling strange. To reach out with kindness and love, To show them there's help from above. Thank you, Lord, for the power to inspire, To light a spark that can take us higher...

Day 37 of 41 Thank you Lord for the opportunities you provide for me to grow and learn

Life is full of lessons, some are joyful, some are painful, but all serve a purpose in shaping who we become.  The good thing is that LEARNING IS TAKING PLACE, it may be in hard ways or lighter ones. It is only those who don't have life that can't learn. Make use of every opportunity to learn and refuse to yield to DISCOURAGEMENT or INTIMIDATION.   Most times, lessons don't always make sense but all you must do is to keep learning and learning and some day your mysterious life puzzles will be completed and then it will make sense.  Do have days of LESSONS TO LEARN. Through the ups and downs, I am thankful for the lessons I have learned that have brought me to where I am today. I give thanks in advance  that I will continue to have a heart that is open to learning and growing, and that I never lose sight of the valuable lessons along the way.  I plead with you that you thankfully embrace the challenges and the blessings that comes your way and learn whateve...

Day 36 of 41 Thank You Lord for Leading me through and through

Through life's ups and downs, You're always there, Guiding me with gentle care. In every moment, You're my guide, Leading me with love by my side. Through every challenge and every fear, I know that You are always near. With Your guidance, I can persevere And face each day without a tear. Thank you Lord for all the ways You've led me through my darkest days. For holding my hand and showing me grace, And leading me to a brighter place. I trust in You with all my heart, And know that we will never part. For in You, I find strength and hope, And with Your love, I'm able to cope. Thank you Lord for leading me through, And for always being faithful and true. May I continue to follow in Your way, And give You thanks every single day.

Day 35 of 41 Thank You Lord for Your Divine Plan over my life

 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." This verse comes from Jeremiah 29:11, and it's one of many that attest that God has a divine plan for your life. Dear God, thank you because I can trust in Your divine plans for my life. I am grateful that You have a specific purpose for me and that You are always guiding me towards fulfilling that purpose.  Even though I may not always understand Your ways or have all the answers, I thank you beacause You are working all things out for my good and have promised to never leave me nor forsake me, and I have faith in that promise. Thank you because you will continue to open doors of opportunity for me and make a way where there seems to be no way. I bless your name cause you will help me to follow Your will and obey Your commands so that I may walk in the path that You have set before me. I give You all the praise cause You will give me...

Day 34 of 41 Thank You Lord for Not Giving Up on Me

Jeremiah 31:3, NIV   The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. Hebrews 13:5b, NIV  Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6, NLT  So  be strong and courageous ! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. God is not man, He's God all by Himself. He does wonders. He gives up on NO ONE. His everlasting Love no one can comprehend. Thank you for loving me unconditionally and always being by my side, even when I stray from your path.  Thank you for constantly pursuing me and never giving up on me, even when I feel unworthy of your love and forgiveness.  Thank you for your grace and mercy that covers all my sins and mistakes.  Thank you for your guidance and wisdom that leads me on the right path.  I am grateful for your patience and understanding, and for never abandoning me, even when I feel lost and alone.  Thank you Lord I know ...

Day 33 of 41 Thank you Lord for My failures

Failures shouldn't our end but our PUSH I succeeded not because I know how to do things but because I failed many times. My failures were my success stones. My failures taught me lots. What do you do when you fail? Failures can either MAKE or MAR you. You have to choose.  The book, FAIL FORWARD BY JOHN MAXWELL made me looking at failures should be my stepping stones. ÃŒnstead of loosing it in Self Pity, I must brace myself up Give God thanks and move on.  Great Accomplishments are often attempted but only occasionally reached. Those who reach them are usually those who have missed many times before. Failures are only temporary tests to prepare us for permanent triumphs (Charles Swindoll) God knows as humans, we will get to points in our lives that we will fail.  Yes, our past failures have ways of turning us to have regrets and possibly feel self pitied. Although failures can be difficult and discouraging, they also provide us with valuable lessons and opportunities for gr...

Day 32 of 41 Thank You Lord for Giving me Clothes to Wear and Shelter to Live in

As humans and even children of God, we often take for granted love and care we received from God. We often look at the Big things we don't have and neglect the small things we have. We fail to realise that "LITTLE IS MUCH WHEN GRATITUDE IS IN IT." When last did you specifically thank God for giving you clothes to wear and for giving you shelter to sleep? We have this entitlemente spirits even as humans that is why we often feel that many of the things we have is because we work for them. Let me make it clear, you are privileged to have what you have. Yes, Hard Works pays but Hard Work with Humility makes no SENSE. There's nothing you have that wasn't given to you by God Thank you Lord for putting clothes on our backs and creating a beautiful, loving home and shelter for us to live in. We've often heard of HOMELESS PEOPLE, do you think they love the life they live? May God have mercy on us.  Say this after me, Dear Lord, I come to you with a heavy heart and ask...

Day 31 of 41 Thank You Lord for Knowing and calling my name

He who sits enthroned in the circle of the earth and all men are like grasshoppers is the same One who says "He knows your name, you are the apple of His eyes and You are engraved in the palm of His hands." World Population Clock indicated that the total number of people in the world today is 8.1 Billion People as read by Worldometer. Psalm 147: 4 says He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names. Amazingly astounding, the  Astronomers estimate there are  about 100 thousand million  stars in the Milky Way alone. Outside that, there are millions upon millions of other galaxies also! I am very sure that these numbers are just estimated numbers cause God is the only One that can tell the numbers of stars and He is the only One that gave them names. It is this same God who says, He knows your name, Oh how Beautiful and Heartwarming.  “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” (Isaiah 43:1). Tha...

Day 30 of 41 Thank you Lord for Forgiving my Sins

There is nothing as being freed body, soul and spirit when you realise that you are forgiven. How much we long to hear, "You are forgiven," from the people we hurt deeply. These three words quenches the wild fires of our hearts. These words soothes our aching hearts.  How much more having a deep conviction that we are forgiven by God our maker. The One who has the Power to shut doors no one can open and to Open Doors no one can shut.  Forgiveness is Freedom  Forgiveness is Healing Forgiveness is a Balm I hail my heavenly Father who will never use my past against me,  I hail the King of kings who chooses to use my weaknesses for his Glory,  I hail the Lord of lords who doesn't deal with me the way my sins deserve,  I stand in awe of this Supreme Hero who look down to me and brought me out of the mud and makes me clean.  I worship the One who turns all my scars into stars  I celebrate my Awesome and Mighty God who understands me better than anyone e...

Day 29 of 41 Thank you Lord for Giving me the freewill to love and be loved

I'm not lucky, I'm loved by God and God has constantly shown me His love through everyone around Me. Yes, I'm not perfect, I have my plenty plenty flaws but he still choose to love Me. God, thank you for loving me the way you do.  I honestly want to thank everyone in this space and my life generally for your radical support towards me and all I do. Some have reached out to encourage and pray for me. Some are secretly praying for me  Some have corrected me And lots .... Some people don't know how to love and most of them don't feel loved. At some points, we feel neglected disregarding the fact that God loves us  GOD  love and am loved, what a wonderful thing, Joy and happiness to my life it brings. My heart is full, my soul is filled with light, Love surrounds me, even in the darkest of night. Please be grateful for this love, every day, Cause it will give us strength, it gives me us reasons to be strong To fight through the battles that life sometimes brings, To ne...

Day 28 of 41 Thank you Lord for Your Mighty Power at work in me

Our God is a Mighty God ~ His power and greatness are far beyond our comprehension. He alone is worthy to be praised and adored, and we can always trust Him! Our God is all Powerful. God is Omnipotent, Omnipresent and Omniscient. Our God is mighty to save. His hand is never too short, and nothing is too difficult for Him. All Things are possible with God! I read these words few minutes ago.  God's Mighty Power cannot be quantified, He does wonders no one can explain. He moves in mysterious ways. He knows the end from the beginning, He sees all things.  God's Power is mighty to Save Deliver Heal Change destinies  Change stories His power has been working wonders in our lives.  Give thanks to Him. Thank Him for all His Power has done, is doing and will do.  Janet Adeogun  The Eagle Girl 

Day 27 of 41 Thank You Lord for Your Promises

W. E. Vine says that a promise is "a gift graciously bestowed, not a pledge secured by negotiation God's promises are seen as powerful and comforting messages of hope and faith. These promises are as follows: 1. Promise of salvation: This is the promise of eternal life with God, offered to all who believe in Him. John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." 2. Promise of protection: Many religious texts contain promises of protection from harm or danger. For example, Psalm 91:11 states, "For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways." 3. Promise of guidance: People of faith look to God for guidance and direction in their lives. Proverbs 3:5-6 says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." 4. Promise of provis...

Day 26 of 41 Thank you Lord for the gift of Men you have blessed me with

God has blessed me with GIFTS OF MEN. I kept thanking God because God has used people left, right and centre to help me in Diverse Ways.  And then boom, while studying recently, I came across the words of Apostle Joshua Selman and I want to quote him. He said, "God gave men to men as gifts – men are keys and they are doors, they serve as ladders to one another to rise. Believers must know the importance of its valuable gift and how to secure the quality gifts of men into their lives." As I kept thinking, I told myself that at every stage of one's Life, we need the heavenly backings of God. But remember, there are situations that God cannot come Himself to do things for you but he sends people your ways. You just need to be sensitive enough.  See, there are ANGELS in HUMAN Forms.  Look deep, they are around you.  I am so blessed, I have great gifts of Men. I sat down to come up with these great gifts. These precious gifts are your DREAM HELPERS: These are people who s...

Day 25 of 41 Thank you Lord for Deliverances

In the Bible, Jesus is known to have performed miraculous acts of deliverance. He healed the sick, blind, and deaf, cast out demons and evil spirits, and even raised the dead. Some of the most notable deliverances by Jesus include: 1. Healing the blind: In John 9, Jesus healed a man who was born blind by spitting on the ground, making mud with the saliva, and putting it on the man’s eyes. 2. Calming the storm: In Mark 4:35-41, Jesus calmed a violent storm that threatened to sink the boat he was traveling in. 3. Feeding the 5000: In Matthew 14:13-21, Jesus miraculously fed a crowd of 5000 people with just five loaves of bread and two fish. 4. Healing the paralyzed man: In Matthew 9:1-8, Jesus forgave and healed a paralyzed man who was brought to him by his friends. 5. Raising Lazarus from the dead: In John 11, Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead, four days after he had died. These deliverances by Jesus are a testament to his power, compassion, and love for humanity. What stops you from t...

Day 24 of 41 Thank you Lord for Being a Shiny Guiding Star for me

Thank you Lord cause in the vastness of the universe, You shine bright and pure, Thank you for guiding me through each stormy night with your love that endures. Jesus, my Shiny Guiding Star, thank you for leading me all the way, Thank you Lord cause Your light illuminates my path brightening every day. When darkness tries to steal my joy, You're there to light the way, with this I say thank you Lord.  Thank you Lord for Guiding me with Your endless grace, thank you Lord because with You, I'll never stray. Thank you Lord for In times of doubt and confusion, you bring clarity and peace, Thank you for Your presence that fills my heart and soul and brings comfort and release. Jesus, my Shiny Guiding Star, You're the anchor of my soul, With you, I have true purpose, Because you make me whole. I want to say Thank You  Thank you Lord for through every hardship that I face, you're always there by my side, your love and guidance never wane. I am grateful to you cause in you, I c...

Day 23 of 41 Thank you Lord for Your Grace that sets me free from Bondages

Pst. EA Adeboye in his sermon mentioned specifically about Beyond Deliverance.  He listed some of the benefits of deliverance.  While going through my jottings, I remained thankful to God that the grace of God has done and is doing wonders in my life.  So many things can't be explained but by the divine interventions of God He sets me free from bondages Thank God for setting you free from every form of bondage.  There are many forms of bondages.  Dear Lord, thank you so much for  your grace that has set me free from all forms of known and unknown Bondages. Janet Adeogun  The Eagle Girl 

Day 22 Thank you Lord for Answered Prayers

Thank you Lord, we are more than half way gone in this 41 Days Gratitude Challenge. Everyday Gets Betterm Pst. EA Adeboye said in the day 2 of the ongoing RCCG Convention, "one of the benefits we get from being saved is ACCESS to Unlimited Answered Prayers." When i heard these words, I screamed because I knew I'll be thanking the Lord specifically for Answered prayers in few days.  God indeed answers prayers, He does by giving a YES, a NO or a WAIT answer. In all of these He knows the perfect one for us at any point in time.  When He tells you YES, it means the answers to your prayers are immediate. When He tells you NO, it means the answers to your prayers shouldn't be answered or what you pray for is not for you. When He tells you WAIT, it means the answers to prayers needed to be on hold at that very moment. Few months ago, while studying I had a clearly understanding that when God tells me NO at any given time, it means He has a BETTER YES later for me.  Romans 8:...

Day 21 of 41 Thank you Lord for the times of weeping and great mornings of Joy

 Father, thank you for taking us this far, we are more than half way gone. Thank you Lord for the strength so far.  Psalm 30:5 says, “Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes in the morning.” This passage serves as a gentle reminder that despite our difficulties, joy will return to our lives someday.  Ecclesiastes 3:1, 4 (KJV) To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance  While going through these two verses, I kept asking what's the meaning of verse 1 then I got the answer. Andrew W Roebert wrote, "there is a season (a period of time) for all things but there is also a time (an instant, when something happens) for all things. Seasons are well understood, but the 'TIME' aspect is more difficult to grasp and understand." When we look at more verse from Ecclesiastes 3, we will see that it is certain as humans that we pass through different stages ...

Day 20 of 41 Thank you Lord for Giving me Great and Perfect Gifts

James 1:17 (KJV) Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.  Whether it’s the beauty of nature, the love of family and friends, or the talents and abilities you possess, they are all blessings from the Lord. Take time to appreciate these gifts and use them to honor Him. Give thanks to God for His grace and provision, and share your blessings with others. Remember that all things come from Him, so be a good steward of what you have been given. Use your gifts to make a positive impact in the world and bring glory to God with thanksgiving. Let us always remember that every good and perfect gift comes from Him, and let our hearts be filled with gratitude and praise. Hallelujah! Thank you, Lord, for the many good and perfect gifts you have given me. I thank you for my life, health, and strength. I am grateful for my family, friends, and the people you have brought into my life...

Day 19 of 41 Thank You Lord for Being there always

I am constantly reminded that God is in my Starts, my Steps and my Stops.  “And lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” (Matthew 28:20). This verse is a proof of God's Promise over our lives. This is certain in our lives but many times we fail to see the INVISIBLE HANDS of God that has constantly being there for us.  At every stage of our lives, God Himself has manifested Himself to us.  God knows that as humans, fear will grip our hearts. You are very normal if you are sometimes afraid but here is what God says, Isa.41.10 - Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. No matter what be rest assured that the presence of God will constantly be with you. What we are commanded to do consciously and Intentionally is to constantly thank Him for being there for us always. Anytime you feel alone, loose yourself up, shake o...

Day 18 of 41 Thank you Lord for Giving me another day and chance to become a better person

 Les Brown once said, “the graveyard is the richest place on earth, because it is here that you will find all the hopes and dreams that were never fulfilled, the books that were never written, the songs that were never sung, the inventions that were never shared, the cures that were never discovered, all because someone was too afraid.” I know for sure that;  You have songs written down and you don't have sponsors, thank God you are alive so you have the chance to keep writing. You have lots of art works yet to be recognized, thank God you are alive so you have the chance to keep drawing. You have ideas in your head, thank God you are alive so you have the chance to  keep writing them down. You have articles written and no money to get them published, thank God you are alive so you have the chance to keep writing. You have lots of architectural designs you've drawn and no one is ready to patronize you,  thank God you are alive so you have the chance to keep drawing t...

Day 17 of 41 Thank you Lord for Blessing me more than I deserve

People value what they buy with their money, they hold it tight and they guard it well and they will quote that money answereth all things. I clearly understand this. The Blessing of the Lord maketh rich and addeth no sorrow to it.  In my little journey in this life, I am aware that there are Blessings that money can buy and Blessings that money can't buy. Most times we concentrate on the blessings money can buy and constantly ignore the Blessings money can't buy. Whichever blessings, we do not deserve them. Blessings money can't buy may appear very little but they are the bigger parts of our lives, without them we are nothing. Hmmmm... blessings money can't buy include amidst many;  sleeping and waking up (do you think it is your alarm that woke you up?)  Salvation of our souls  Peace of mind Joy  Wisdom no matter how small you have Knowledge  Understanding  Journey mercies no matter how short the distance Rain Sun Air we breathe (We dealt with t...

Day 16 Thank you Lord for Carrying me through the Hard Times

What a great God! An amazing way of taking our hearts off the present situations in the world and our country Nigeria. "Times are hard" are words that are constantly spoken now. The bible clearly states that our times are in God's hands. I am aware of how hard things have been lately. Right now, your mind and heart must be scattered all over the place, making life difficult and busy. You are attempting to sort things out on your own, but the troubles and concerns you are facing are frightening.  While looking into this Day 16 title, this song came to mind; Life is easy, when you're up on the mountain And you've got peace of mind, like you've never known. But things change, when you're down in the valley. Don't lose faith, for you're never alone. Chorus  For the God on the mountain, is the God in the valle...

Day 15 of 41 Thank you Lord for Your Mercies

God does not give us the punishment we deserve, this simply explains the Mercy of God.  "Have you wondered why the Bible says, the mercies of God are new every morning, have you taking your time to look at the spellings of the days in a week and the Months in a Year, they are different?" So each day and month comes with its uniqueness and package and each day comes with unique MERCY. Oh! What a great God we serve. Lamentation 3.22 &23 - It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. Have you thank God for His Mercy Today? Thank you Lord because the mercy of God and your divine package for the Day 15 of this challenge Thursday, 3rd August 2023 locate you now.  We are alive because of the Mercy of God. And so; I hail this Jesus who will never use my past against me,  I hail this King of kings who chooses to use my weaknesses for his Glory,  I hail the Lord of lords who d...

Day 14 of 41 Thank you Lord for all the Highs and Lows

 I have never thought of these words before but while writing today these words came to me, "Have you ever wondered why we have WORDS AND OPPOSITES? It is because life is in TWO FACES." It is certain that as humans we must face two difference phases of life at different times. No wonder we have moments when we cry and moments when we laugh. This indeed is scriptural as we see in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (KJV) To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to ...