*THE RESTORER'S DAILY GUIDE*

DATE: SUNDAY 13TH JULY 2025

THEME: *BE DETERMINED*

MEMORIZE
Matthew 11:12
And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

READ
Mark 2:1-5
And again he entered into Capernaum, after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house.
And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them.
And they come unto him, bringing one sick of the palsy, which was borne of four.
And when they could not come nigh unto him for the press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the sick of the palsy lay.
When Jesus saw their faith, he said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, thy sins be forgiven thee.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
*Determination will always find a way out no matter the barriers and obstacles it encounters on its path.*

MESSAGE
Determination is firmness of purpose. It is the tendency to move in a fixed direction.

Determination is the result of faith in the heart and purpose in the soul.

It forces its way through opposition to reach its goal. It is an unflinching belief in a cause that must be accomplished. It says: there is no going back until purpose is actualized to the letter. It is the ability to maintain focus to the end of a cause.

Determination will always find a way to reach its goal no matter the barriers and obstacles it encounters on its path.

Today's text paints a clear picture of what determination is all about and what it can do in order to accomplish its goal.

The four nameless helpers of the paralytic man embodied determination as a team. And by their actions to meet Jesus at all costs, they showcased resolute faith. Determination being an offshoot of faith can only reflect its source and identity.

Obstacles, challenges, and difficulties are normal with the fallen earth when it comes to pursuing any task on the earth: but with determination, there is always a way out.

It doesn't matter the challenges lined up on your path to purpose.
You will reach your goal and have your desires granted if you are truly determined.

ACTION STEPS
1. Establish a divine purpose or task that must be accomplished.
2. Map out strategies to follow.
3. Be determined to follow through to the end.

PRAYERS
Dear heavenly Father, Thank you for today's devotional guide. Help me to stay focused on your plan for my life and to fulfil it in Jesus' name. Amen.

REMEMBER
*Determination will always find a way out no matter the barriers and obstacles it encounters on its path.*

AUTHOR: JEDIDIAH DAVID

DAILY READING: Ecclesiastes 11-12, 2Thess 3, 1Timothy 1-2.

HYMN
When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way !
While we do His good will.
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.

Trust and obey, for there's no other way
To be happy in Jesus but to trust and obey.

2
Not a shadow can rise
Not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away ;
Not a doubt nor a fear,
Not a sigh nor a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.

3
Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay ;
Not a grief nor a loss,
Not a frown nor a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.

4
But we never can prove
The delights of His love,
Until all on the altar we lay ;
For the favour He shows,
And the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.

5
Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we'll walk by His side in the way ;
What He says we will do,
Where He sends we will go,
Never fear, only trust and obey.

PLEASE SHARE

*Stop Wasting Your Life…*

* Stop wasting time on unimportant things.

* Take care of your personality and work on improving it.

* Imagine the life you want and work hard to achieve it.

* Build a strong mind and stay open to new ideas and changes.

* Discover your purpose; it gives your life meaning and direction.

* Solve your problems quickly instead of ignoring them.

* Avoid toxic or draining relationships.

* Focus on what truly matters and ignore distractions.

* Stop worrying too much; it doesn’t help and wastes time.

* Aim to create something amazing with your life.

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Former Minister of Labour and prominent APC figure, Dr. Chris Ngige, is urging President Bola Tinubu to uphold constitutional justice by releasing IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu.

“I’m calling on President Bola Tinubu to use his constitutional powers and address this issue,” Ngige emphasized, highlighting the importance of finding a political solution to alleviate the growing tensions in the Southeast.

This appeal puts additional pressure on the Presidency as public demands and regional unrest continue to rise.

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