kingdom of God Archives - Secret Of Success | AOZ Pas Zion & Pas Praise https://secretofsuccess.org/tag/kingdom-of-god/ Building your life through the word of God. Sat, 15 Nov 2025 06:08:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 Walking in the Reality of God’s Kingdom https://secretofsuccess.org/2025/11/15/kingdom-mindset-christian-living/ https://secretofsuccess.org/2025/11/15/kingdom-mindset-christian-living/#respond Sat, 15 Nov 2025 06:08:20 +0000 https://secretofsuccess.org/?p=4171 Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. (Matthew 6:10) The kingdom of God is not an idea—it’s a reality. It operates by divine principles, under the authority of the King Jesus. When you live with consciousness this kingdom, you live above fear, lack, and defeat. God’s kingdom has […]

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Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. (Matthew 6:10)

The kingdom of God is not an idea—it’s a reality. It operates by divine principles, under the authority of the King Jesus. When you live with consciousness this kingdom, you live above fear, lack, and defeat.

God’s kingdom has structure, authority, and angelic administration. In Christ you are also part of that kingdom—an ambassador of Heaven on earth. Thus, your words and actions must reflect that divine order.

Never let worldly thoughts take priority over kingdom realities. Anything that exalts itself above God’s truth must be rejected immediately. His Word, His principles, His kingdom, and His power must always reign supreme in your mind.

Stay conscious of your royal identity. You belong to a kingdom that cannot be shaken. Therefore, walk boldly as one who represents Heaven’s power wherever you go.

Prayer:
Dear Father, I thank You for making me part of Your glorious kingdom. I live by its principles and manifest Your authority on earth. Your kingdom reigns in me and through me, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.

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Elements of Growth https://secretofsuccess.org/2025/08/09/elements-of-growth-kingdom-of-god/ https://secretofsuccess.org/2025/08/09/elements-of-growth-kingdom-of-god/#respond Sat, 09 Aug 2025 03:56:56 +0000 https://secretofsuccess.org/?p=3251 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much. (Luke 16:10) In the kingdom of God, growth is not accidental—it is intentional and spiritual. As a child of God, growth is your nature, but it must be nurtured. Jesus laid out a simple principle: if you are faithful with little, […]

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He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much. (Luke 16:10)

In the kingdom of God, growth is not accidental—it is intentional and spiritual. As a child of God, growth is your nature, but it must be nurtured. Jesus laid out a simple principle: if you are faithful with little, you will be trusted with more.

Promotion doesn’t come through mere activity or human recognition. It comes from the Lord. “For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge” (Psalm 75:6–7). So, if you’re not preparing yourself for growth, you’re not positioning yourself to receive it.

Growth can be singular—focused in one area—or it can expand in multiple directions. But no matter the path, it begins with faithfulness. Are you praying in tongues? Are you stewarding the spiritual gifts God has given you? Are you diligent in your job or business—the place where God has placed you? These are not small matters. They are your current assignments, and how you handle them proves your readiness for more.

Don’t wait for a bigger opportunity to prove your growth. Show it now in the responsibilities you’ve already been given. Plan for the next level. Prepare like it’s already coming. Speak the Word you’ve learned and confess it over your life with consistency.

Remember: growth is not a mystery. It’s a response to faithfulness. Stay diligent, stay consistent, and you will grow.

Prayer:
Dear Father, I thank You that growth is part of my life in Christ. I choose to be faithful in the little, diligent in what You’ve placed in my hands, and consistent with the Word in my mouth. I prepare my heart and actions for the next level, knowing that promotion comes from You. I yield to Your process and walk in the path of increase. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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The Divine Life https://secretofsuccess.org/2025/06/21/the-divine-life-2/ https://secretofsuccess.org/2025/06/21/the-divine-life-2/#respond Sat, 21 Jun 2025 12:13:34 +0000 https://secretofsuccess.org/?p=2857 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. (1 John 5:12) In Christ, we have received divine life. The Greek word for this life is “zoe”, while translating this word, one can find many different meanings to it. Some say, ‘the everlasting life’, somewhere it is […]

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He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. (1 John 5:12)

In Christ, we have received divine life. The Greek word for this life is “zoe”, while translating this word, one can find many different meanings to it. Some say, ‘the everlasting life’, somewhere it is written, ‘eternal life’. However, when we study deep in the scriptures, and compare all the contexts, we can conclude that the description of this life as eternal life or everlasting life is just a fraction of the total meaning. The full meaning of this word is, ‘the God kind of life’.

We got born of God’s spirit, when we got born again. The very spirit of God, came to live in us and mingled with our spirit when we received Jesus as our Lord and Saviour. I want you to look at the following scripture: ”Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God”(John 3:3). Jesus clearly said that, until a person is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. If you go through the book of Romans, chapter 10, you find that salvation comes by proclaiming the Lordship of Jesus Christ by your mouth and believing his resurrection in your heart (Romans 10:10). Therefore it is clear that when you got saved, not only did you get saved, you also got born again. Which means you have received the infilling of the Holy Spirit. You are now a child of God, born of His Spirit in your inside.

When you came on earth, that was your biological birth, and now that you received Christ in your life, this is your spiritual birth. Therefore, it is called born again. When Adam, sinned against God, he lost the presence of God from his life. But, now that you are born again, not only do you have the presence of God in your life, but you also have a new kind of life, the God kind of life; the divine life. God’s purpose for you is that you experience an unending flow of the supernatural every day in your life, until it becomes a natural thing for you. The way you never doubt your humanity, now that you’re in Christ, living the divine life with the power of the Holy Spirit should be the new normal for you.

Inculcate the consciousness that your life is not ordinary. You have the divine life of God in you.

Prayer
Dear heavenly father, I thank you for your love. I am your own and I am born of you. I live every day with the consciousness of your divinity at work in me. I am yours and I am like you. I surrender myself to you to be taught by you through the Holy spirit to live in your divine plans. I thank you, in the Name of Jesus. Amen.

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Lessons from the Life of Daniel https://secretofsuccess.org/2025/05/24/lessons-from-the-life-of-daniel/ https://secretofsuccess.org/2025/05/24/lessons-from-the-life-of-daniel/#respond Sat, 24 May 2025 02:04:51 +0000 https://secretofsuccess.org/?p=2630 I make a decree that in every dominion of my kingdom men must tremble and fear before the God of Daniel. For He is the living God, And steadfast forever; His kingdom is the one which shall not be destroyed, And His dominion shall endure to the end. (Daniel 6:26) Daniel was among the four […]

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I make a decree that in every dominion of my kingdom men must tremble and fear before the God of Daniel. For He is the living God, And steadfast forever; His kingdom is the one which shall not be destroyed, And His dominion shall endure to the end. (Daniel 6:26)

Daniel was among the four children of Judah whom the king of Babylon had taken to train in matters of the king’s palace so that they could serve him. The Bible says in Daniel 1:20; “And in all matters of wisdom and understanding, that the king enquired of them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers that were in all his realm.”

Daniel was found with; “an excellent spirit, and knowledge, and understanding, interpreting of dreams, and shewing of hard sentences, and dissolving of doubts..”(Daniel 5:12). He served different kings and through his wisdom guided them, but his ultimate obedience was always towards God.

When King Darius became the ruler over Babylon. Daniel found favour in his eyes too, and he wanted to make him leader over all the kingdom. Some of the king’s wise men were jealous and thus tricked the king into making a law where in, everyone was to worship the king and not any other person or God, failing to do so would incur punishment. They knew that Daniel was a loyal worshipper of the Lord God of Israel, and wanted him to be punished. Despite the law, Daniel prayed to God as was his daily routine. Therefore, they presented him before the king, and though the king loved Daniel, he couldn’t go against the law he made himself, and hence Daniel was thrown into the Lion’s den as a punishment. The Bible says, the king had a sleepless night and the next morning, the king rushed to the lions’ den. He called to Daniel to see if he was still alive. Daniel called back! He told the king that God sent an angel to shut the lions’ mouths. The lions did not hurt him. The king instead punished those wise men who tricked him into making the law, by throwing them into the same den. The king then abolished the law and instead made a remarkable decree: “I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom, men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and steadfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end. He delivereth and rescueth, and he worketh signs and wonders in heaven and in earth, who hath delivered Daniel from the power of the lions” (Daniel 6: 26-27).

How powerful is that! One man’s obedience towards God’s Word led a whole kingdom to come to the knowledge of God. This teaches us that no matter the situation, no matter the repercussions; we must always stick to our obedience towards God and His Word. God has never failed anyone who trusted Him, He will never fail anyone who trusts Him. Hallelujah!

Confession:
I trust in the Lord with all my heart and lean not on my own understanding; in all my ways I submit to him, and he makes my paths straight, in Jesus’ Name. Amen!!

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Your service in the House of God! https://secretofsuccess.org/2025/04/29/your-service-in-the-house-of-god/ https://secretofsuccess.org/2025/04/29/your-service-in-the-house-of-god/#respond Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:47:42 +0000 https://secretofsuccess.org/?p=2429 After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send […]

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After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come. Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest. (Luke 10:1-2)

Many Christians think that service in the House of God is only for a few. However, the truth is that every Christian is called into service.

God has written His plans and His commissions concerning you, yours is to live up to them. That it the essence of true service. You must look for opportunities in the Church, to be at service, and not just be someone who is served. If you are always required to be served to, then you are a consumer and haven’t become a giver. Don’t be that way, that’s not the higher life.

As a Christian, every opportunity of service that God gives to you is important, and it means a lot in the Kingdom. You should realise that each one of us is going to give an account to God for the life we lived and for all He asked us to do. 2 Corinthians 5:10, says: “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.”

If you don’t have a heart of service, you are not truly a follower of Christ.
Nothing on earth compares with serving the Lord and living for Him. Nothing could be better for time and eternity than to live for Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:14-15 says: “For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead. And that he died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.”

Next time you are in your Church, ask your leaders and Pastor, how you can serve, and serve better in the House of God. Open yourself to learning more and, hence, doing more for the kingdom. You are responsible for this Gospel.

Prayer:
Dear Father, I thank you for the privilege you have given me to serve you. I’m always eager to serve in the house of God. I make the best of every opportunity of service by demonstrating excellence vested in me through the Holy Spirit, in Jesus’ Name. Amen!

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Seek Ye first the kingdom of God! https://secretofsuccess.org/2025/04/27/seek-ye-first-the-kingdom-of-god-2/ https://secretofsuccess.org/2025/04/27/seek-ye-first-the-kingdom-of-god-2/#respond Sun, 27 Apr 2025 10:42:55 +0000 https://secretofsuccess.org/?p=2412 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. (Matthew 6:33) Our main verse is a statement made by our Master Jesus. He wouldn’t tell you to seek something that is not possible to seek. Then again, He said in Luke 12:32, “Fear not, […]

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But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. (Matthew 6:33)

Our main verse is a statement made by our Master Jesus. He wouldn’t tell you to seek something that is not possible to seek. Then again, He said in Luke 12:32, “Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” and He’s done it. He said in Luke 17:21, “…the Kingdom of God is within you.” Therefore, to seek the kingdom of God, you need to look inwards, not on the outside.

To seek the kingdom means to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, who dwells in you. It means to do what God wants you to do, regardless of your feelings or the circumstances in front of you. To seek the kingdom means that; your mood, your state, your appearance, your will, your educational qualification, your interest, your nationality or any other factor whatsoever, does not have the ability to distract you or stop you from doing what God has put in front of you.

There are many people who have been serving in ministry for years and have not yet learned to seek the kingdom. You can’t seek your own interest as well as seek the kingdom of God. They can’t go together. Become a person for whom the Lord, and leaders in Christ have a testimony, just like Paul had for Timothy. At a time when Paul was deeply concerned about the church in Philippi, and desired to minister to them. But he couldn’t personally visit them, because he was in prison. Then he said to them, “I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ” (Philippians 2:19-21 ESV). This should be your story, too. Seek the kingdom of God. If you have the Kingdom, then you have everything.

Prayer:
Dear Father, I thank you for bringing me into your kingdom. I’m not of this world. Hence, I refuse to seek this world and its elements, I only seek the kingdom of God and His righteousness. Thus, I lack nothing. I have everything, in Jesus’ Name. Amen!

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For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. (Matthew 6:21)

God made us in His own image and He loves us beyond measure. The reason He made us in His own likeness is that we may be the crown of His creation who would have this privilege to know Him and to fellowship with Him. The greatest purpose which Jesus Christ had for His life was to achieve man’s fellowship with God.

In Christ, God has given us the ability to walk with Him and the honor to live this life for Him unto His glory! Being free to live for God is a great achievement which many of God’s children are yet to know and achieve. Let your thoughts be not this way that God has come into your life just to make things beautiful around you and to help you in all that you want Him to help you. There is a greater life which fulfills the very purpose of your existence and gives you true fulfillment. That is to live for Him freely fulfilling His purposes through your life.

There are many people who give to the Lord, but they don’t receive, not because God doesn’t bless them when they give but because they didn’t position themselves to receive. Don’t give selfishly, with selfish motives. Rather, learn to open yourself to give to the Lord, demonstrating how He matters to you, learn to give selflessly. A man may give a million dollar to the kingdom of God grudgingly and receive no blessing however another one can give just a thousand dollar with all his heart and God may bless him in such a manner that He is able to give in billions to the Lord. “Give so that you may receive” is for baby Christians, live above that. Give because you love Him. Jesus said that, where a man’s treasure is there is his heart (Mathew 6:21). Give without being prisoned by the bars of selfishness and live for God because that’s the purpose of your life. Truly live the life walking with Him and having faith in Him and on His words and on His people and not on the things of this world.

Prayer:

Father, I thank you for liberating me from the cares of this world! I live above the cares of this world, being free to live with you and walk with you. I love you with all my heart, and when I give to you, I give because the Kingdom of God is close to my heart. Thank you for giving me this higher walk in Christ Jesus. Amen!

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Your roots: the ground https://secretofsuccess.org/2025/04/02/your-roots-the-ground/ https://secretofsuccess.org/2025/04/02/your-roots-the-ground/#respond Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:29:28 +0000 https://secretofsuccess.org/?p=2207 But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. (Matthew 13:8-9) Different plants and trees need different kinds of ground to grow and be fruitful. The ground or soil needs to be fertile for a seed to reach complete […]

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But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear. (Matthew 13:8-9)

Different plants and trees need different kinds of ground to grow and be fruitful. The ground or soil needs to be fertile for a seed to reach complete maturity, thereby resulting in a fruitful and productive plant or tree. In Matthew 13:5-9, our Master Jesus talks about the importance the ground has for seeds. The ground is referred to our heart and spirit.

As a Christian, your faith and spiritual growth depend on the ground in which you are deepening your roots. It’s the ground from which the roots extract the nutrients the plant requires for growth. Similarly, the kind of ground you have created in your heart and spirit for your faith to flourish and prosper matters the most.

For your faith to prosper and produce results and cause spiritual maturity, you must fill yourself with the Word of God. A heart full of the Word is a good ground for faith to grow and bring forth abundant fruits. When you fill yourself with the Word of God, you abide in the love of Christ and constantly grow in the love for Lord Jesus Christ. You are immovable and unshakable. No matter the season or situation, you grow and prosper. You are fruitful and productive in all you do. You are a tree planted by the rivers of water that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also does not wither; and whatever you do shall prosper (Ref. Psalm 1:3).

Therefore, keep the ground of your spirit fertile and do not allow any element of this world to mix in your ground, thereby polluting it and making it less fertile. You belong to God, therefore set your heart on things from above (ref. Colossians 3:2)

Confession:
I’m rooted in Christ Jesus. I’m immovable and unshakable. In all I do I prosper in the Name of Jesus. I am a tree planted by the streams of water, yielding its fruit in season, whose leaf does not wither. I’m full of the Word of God. Thus, my faith is active and producing results for the Glory of God. Hallelujah!

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Be spiritually compliant : Part 1 https://secretofsuccess.org/2025/03/05/be-spiritually-compliant-part-1/ https://secretofsuccess.org/2025/03/05/be-spiritually-compliant-part-1/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 08:56:12 +0000 https://secretofsuccess.org/?p=1993 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. (Matthew 6:33) The Kingdom of Heaven is not just a concept—it is a real kingdom with real power and divine authority. In Christ, we are born into this kingdom, and as believers, we are citizens […]

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But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. (Matthew 6:33)

The Kingdom of Heaven is not just a concept—it is a real kingdom with real power and divine authority. In Christ, we are born into this kingdom, and as believers, we are citizens of Heaven. Our earthly location does not change this truth. Whether we are here on earth or one day in eternity, our citizenship remains in Heaven.

Even now, while we walk this earth, God has granted us the privileges and power of His kingdom. Experiencing the reality of Heaven’s power in our daily lives is not only possible, it is God’s will for us. He desires that we live each day with the awareness and manifestation of His kingdom’s authority.

However, there is one essential factor we must embrace to fully walk in this reality: spiritual compliance. Aligning our hearts, minds, and actions with God’s will allows us to experience the fullness of His kingdom here and now.

What is the state of your spirit? Is it in alignment with the Kingdom of Heaven? Simply believing in Jesus does not automatically mean that your spiritual state is where it should be. There are specific factors that determine your spiritual compliance—the most important being whether you are filled with the Holy Spirit.
We are called to live this life through the Holy Spirit, as His representatives, carrying His name, authority, and identity. The Bible makes it clear that it is our responsibility to be continually filled with the Spirit.

How do we do this? By intentionally engaging in spiritual disciplines such as meditating on God’s Word, worshiping, singing unto the Lord, and speaking His truth. These are not just occasional practices but daily habits that keep us in communion with God. Being filled with the Holy Spirit is not a one-time event—it is a continual process. Just as we refill a lamp with oil to keep it burning, we must constantly seek the Holy Spirit’s presence so that we can walk in the fullness of God’s power every day.

Prayer:
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for Your grace and the abundant blessings You have poured out on me as Your child. I desire to walk in spiritual alignment with the Kingdom of Heaven. Let my life be led by Your Spirit so that I may walk in Your power, authority, and purpose.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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Don’t pray selfish prayers https://secretofsuccess.org/2025/02/21/dont-pray-selfish-prayers/ https://secretofsuccess.org/2025/02/21/dont-pray-selfish-prayers/#respond Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:01:57 +0000 https://secretofsuccess.org/?p=1901 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. (James 4:3) Prayer is the communion with the Most High. Prayer is a ministry for us as a child of God. This is why you can turn away from everyone and everything to just minister to the Lord. […]

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Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts. (James 4:3)

Prayer is the communion with the Most High. Prayer is a ministry for us as a child of God. This is why you can turn away from everyone and everything to just minister to the Lord. You know the Bible says as you do this, you send forth incense unto God (ref. Revelation 5:7; 8:2-3). Anybody can pray, but it takes a Child of God to send forth incense by the Spirit into the presence of God. Apostle Peter said, “For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous and his ears are attentive to their prayer, but the face of the Lord is against those who do evil” ( 1Peter 3:12, NIV).

However, there are many children of God who don’t have the same testimony. They don’t always receive the answer to their prayers, and the reason for this is clear in our main verse. I love how the amplified Bible puts it, “You ask [God for something] and do not receive it, because you ask [a]with wrong motives [out of selfishness or with an unrighteous agenda], so that [when you get what you want] you may spend it on your [hedonistic] desires.” (James 4:3).

There are people who only pray when they need finances, not so that they can be partners in the kingdom, but so that they can live a lavish life. And they never receive answers to their prayers. While there are others who pray for their husband or wives’ salvation, not because salvation is necessary, but because then it will get easier for them to come to church. And there are others who pray to get out of debts or diseases or fights, not so that they can serve the Lord but so that they can enjoy life. These are selfish prayers. Such prayers aren’t heard. Not because God doesn’t want you rich, happy, or joyful, but because your selfish desires, malign your prayers. If you pray to be what God wants you to be, you will have all the desires of your heart because His plans are undoubtedly better than yours.

God is a personality who relates with your heart. He knows the reason and the intention behind your prayer. Refuse to live such a low life where you only commune with God when you have to get something. Pray to Him because you love Him and want to walk with Him; desire to be rich so that you can be a blessing to others, so that you can do great things for the kingdom of God. And as you walk with Him, everything you ever need in your life will be yours, even before you think of it. That’s the higher life God has called us into, in Christ Jesus.

Confession:

I refuse to live an empty life. I am a blessing, and I continually pray that I grow in my partnership with God to make this world a better place. I live my life beyond the selfish needs. Thank you, Lord, for teaching me a great mentality. Glory be unto you forevermore!

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