Today's Word: Job 36:11

Prosperity. What a beautiful and reassuring promise of God to those who obey and serve Him. Some people think that God dislikes the rich but this is a misconception. Just take a look at some of God's people in the Old Testament who were richly blessed by the Lord - Abraham, David, Solomon and Job. They all prospered by the grace of God. It is greed that God hates, not prosperity. The Lord, in truth, wants to prosper us so that we may be able to help others, especially the poor. God, however, doesn't want us to get rich in an instant. Instead, he wants hard, diligent labor and then He blesses the work of our hands. The Lord bless you today.

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Today's Word: Psalm 9:9

All of us have had feelings or an experience of oppression at some points in our lives. For us adults working in the corporate world, we may often feel weighed down by unjust company policies that cause low morale and extreme anxiety. At times like these, there is One whom we can turn to for comfort and deliverance - our loving God and Heavenly Father, who cares for us and who wants to be included in every aspect of our lives. Let us trust in Him to give us wisdom and help in times of trouble. Just this year, I felt oppressed, too, and was under a great deal of stress. I didn't know how to get out of such an oppressive situation and I cried out to the Lord. Praise to Him as He gave me wisdom and taught me what to do. God told me that instead of fighting back, I should learn how to win someone's favor through hard work. And it did make my situation better. In the end, God Himself solved my problem! What liberty from trouble did I experience! The Lord is really an amazing, all-knowing God. The Heavenly Father knows best when it comes to solving problems. Let us give Him our complete trust. 

God bless you today.

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Today's Word: Psalm 18:27

Pride. God has declared many times in the Bible His disapproval of people who possess this in their heart. He wants His people to humble themselves before Him, to acknowledge Him as the provider of their needs, healer of their bodies and Lord over their lives. Yet, many people who, obviously do not know God personally, are so arrogant and think that they are wealthy, strong, intelligent and influential on their own account. Friends, let us not fall into this trap. Let us not forget that it is God who is the source of everything - our life, good health, strength, and wisdom and for these, He deserves to be thanked and praised. God bless you today.

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