The journey is short. An elderly woman got on a bus and sat down. At the next stop, a strong, grumpy young lady climbed up and sat down beside the old woman, hitting her with her numerous bags. When she saw that the elderly woman remained silent, the young woman asked her why she had not complained when she hit her with her bags? The elderly woman replied with a smile: "There is no need to be rude or discuss something so insignificant, as our journey together is so short, because I am going to get off at the next stop." This answer deserves to be written in gold letters: "There is no need to discuss something so insignificant, because our journey together is too short." Each of us must understand that our time in this world is so short that darkening it with useless arguments, jealousy, not forgiving others, discontentment and bad attitudes are a ridiculous waste of time and energy. Did someone break your heart? Stay calm. The trip is too short. Did someone betray, intimidate, cheat or humiliate you? Relax. Don't stress. The trip is too short. Did someone insult you without reason? Shake it off. Ignore it. The trip is too short. Did a neighbor make a comment that you didn't like? Take a deep breath. Ignore him/her. Forgive and forget it. The trip is too short. Whatever problem someone has brought us, remember that our journey together is too short. No one knows the length of our trip. Nobody knows when it will arrive at its stop. Our trip together is short. Let us appreciate friends and family. Let us be respectful, kind and forgiving. In return, we will be filled with gratitude and joy. After all, our trip together is very short. Share your smile with everyone. Our trip is very short... Author Unknown. A thought provoking message.

Psalm 142 (A special psalm and a prayer by David when he was in the cave.) A Prayer for Help I pray to you, Lord.     I beg for mercy. I tell You all of my worries     and my troubles, and whenever I feel low,  You are there to guide me. A trap has been hidden     along my pathway. Even if You look,  You won’t see anyone     who cares enough     to walk beside me. There is no place to hide,     and no one who really cares. I pray to You, Lord! You are my place of safety and You are my choice     in the land of the living. Please answer my prayer.     I am completely helpless. Help me! They are chasing me and they are too strong. Rescue me from this prison,     so I can praise Your name. And when your people notice your wonderful kindness to me, they will rush to my side. Amen!

Proverbs 20:7 The righteous man walks in his integrity; His children are blessed after him. Heavenly Father, Today we ask You to bless our earthly fathers for the many times they reflected the love, strength, generosity, wisdom and mercy that You exemplify in Your relationship with us, Your children. We honor our fathers for putting our needs above their own convenience and comfort; for teaching us to show courage and determination in the face of adversity; for challenging us to move beyond self-limiting boundaries; for modeling the qualities that would turn us into responsible, principled, caring adults. Not all our fathers lived up to these ideals. Give them the grace to acknowledge and learn from their mistakes. Give us the grace to extend to them the same forgiveness that you offer us all. Help us to resist the urge to stay stuck in past bitterness, instead, moving forward with humility and peace of heart. We ask Your blessing on those men who served as father figures in our lives when our biological fathers weren't able to do so. May the love and selflessness they showed us be returned to them in all their relationships, and help them to know that their influence has changed us for the better. In Jesus' name. Amen! Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father’s Day!!! What a blessing to be called a Father. Let's celebrate our fathers for the immense support and encouragement they've given us in our lifetime. We love you all Fathers. God bless you.

LIVING WORD DEVOTIONAL By Pastor Mensa Otabil Thursday 17th June 2021 DON’T SELL YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD Lest there be any fornicator or profane person like Esau, who for one morsel of food sold his birthright. you know that afterward, when he wanted to inherit the blessing, he was rejected, for he found no place for repentance, though he sought it diligently with tears. (Hebrews 12:16–17) Esau sold his birthright, because he did not value what that Lord had blessed him with. As the first born of Isaac, Esau was the one to carry on the line of the promised Messiah. He was the one that his father was to pass the blessing of Abraham to in his old age. However, Esau despised his spiritual heritage in exchange for his physical needs. Many years after Esau had despised his spiritual blessing, he realized the damage he had done to himself. At the time, he recklessly threw away what God wanted to give him for food. He paid no attention to his action. On the day when his father, Isaac, bypassed him with the blessing, Esau became aware of what he had lost. He wept for the birthright to be restored to him, but there was nothing for him. Our relationship with God and the several blessings that come with it is our birthright. Like Esau, if we trade Christ for the world, we may find out the consequences when it is too late. Nothing that the world promises us remotely matches what God has freely given us in Christ. The pleasures of the world are temporary. Acceptance by the world is fleeting when compared with eternity. We must treasure our spiritual walk with God above all else. The greatest honour anyone can have in this life is to be called a child of God. Is there any relationship better than to be a son or daughter of God? We cannot compare the relationship we have with any person or group to the one we have with the Creator of the Universe. God’s gift of salvation pays eternal dividends. It benefits us both in the now and the hereafter, while we live on earth and when we step into eternity. There’s no greater prospect, than to continue living for the Lord when you leave this earth after you’ve walked with Him all the days of life He grants you to live. Let us hold fast to the gracious gift of salvation and never despise it. Don’t sacrifice it for the enticing, yet passing offers of this world. We guard against future regrets and hurts when we refuse to sell off our birthright in Christ. Prayer: Heavenly Father, I appreciate your gift of salvation. Help me not to exchange your grace for worldly glory in Jesus’ name, Amen.

In God’s time, He makes All things beautiful. No matter how long it takes it shall surely In God’s time, He makes All things beautiful. No matter how long it takes it shall surely come. I will JUST hang in there and WAIT on Him.

"And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful."

It is the same with my word. I send it out, and it always produces fruit. It will accomplish all I want it to, and it will prosper everywhere I send it. Isaiah 55:11

"Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness."Colossians 2:7

"Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him. Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness."Colossians 2:7