Michael O. Godwin

𝗕𝗘𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗦𝗧

Beloved, beware of boast! Because it is a silent destroyer.

The moment a man begins to take glory that belongs to God, downfall quietly begins. Pride may attract applause from men, but it resists the help of God.

To boast means to take personal credit for what only God has accomplished. It is spiritual pride that treats divine grace as though it were earned by personal merit, discipline, or works. Since salvation is God’s gift, there is no room for self-glory, arrogance, or superiority.

Whatever we have received from God should produce humility, gratitude, and deeper dependence on Him.

Many have lost divine opportunities because they became full of themselves. Never allow success, position, knowledge, beauty, wealth, influence, or spiritual gifts to make you forget the Source of your lifting. The higher God lifts you, the lower your heart should bow before Him. Scripture declares: “But by the grace of God I am what I am…” — 1 Cor. 15:10. Every achievement, opportunity, gifting, and lifting is traceable to God’s mercy and grace. The man who truly understands grace will walk humbly before God and men.

Boasting shifts attention from God to self, while humility returns all glory back to the Father.

Beloved, beware of subtle pride in spirituality, service, revelation, achievements, and Kingdom exploits. It is possible to appear spiritual outwardly and yet secretly rob God of His glory inwardly.

The strength to labor, the wisdom to excel, and the grace to stand all come from God alone. Remember that “Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall.” — Prov. 16:18. And again: “Not unto us, O LORD, not unto us, But to Your name give glory…” — Psa. 115:1

• Stay humble in victory.
• Stay teachable in greatness.
• Stay grateful in increase.

Boast in God, not in yourself. Don't forget that God still resist the proud, the Scripture says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” — James 4:6. For without Him, we are nothing and can do nothing.

May our lives continually reflect humility, gratitude, and total dependence upon God.
Shalom.



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Divine Peace Baptist Church, Parafa Ikorodu Lagos State Dpbc Ikorodu

🔷 𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘, 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦! 🔷
“The villagers ceased in Israel; they ceased to be until I arose; I, Deborah, arose as a mother in Israel.” — Judges 5:7

As we celebrate you today, dear mothers, here is the voice of the Spirit saying: 𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘!

Yes, dear mothers:

• In the name of Jesus Christ, arise from pain, shame, defeat, and sorrow into the marvelous light of the Lord (Isaiah 60:1).

• Arise out of every marital instability, fear of the unknown, loss of joy, physical weakness, economic hardship, and social paralysis, in the name of the Lord.

• Arise into your season of divine intervention over your husband, children, work, and business, in Jesus’ name.

• In the name of Jesus Christ, arise to become willing vessels for global impact and God’s glory.

• Arise unto spiritual maturity and supernatural empowerment, in the name of Jesus Christ.

▶️I charge you under God:◀️

✅ Arise to nurture generations in righteousness and holiness.

✅ Arise to protect your husband from every strange influence, your children from destruction, and your home from the little foxes.

✅ Arise as spiritual counselors and godly examples in your neighborhood and wherever God places you.

✅ Arise as courageous spiritual leaders to move your home and Church to greater realms of glory.

✅ Arise in prayer, wisdom, faith, and unwavering devotion to Jesus Christ.

✅ Arise and take your place as mothers indeed in Israel.

🔥 May the Lord strengthen every weary hand, heal every wounded heart, and crown your labor with joy and testimony.

Happy Celebration to all mothers and mothers-in-waiting.

1️⃣ Your sacrifices are seen...
2️⃣ Your prayers are heard...
3️⃣ Your rewards shall be great in the Lord...

🔷 𝗔𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗘, 𝗠𝗢𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗦! 🔷

Glory be to God for His grace upon our lives and His Church: Divine Peace Baptist Church, Parafa Ikorodu Lagos State since 1st December 2019 till date.



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🕊 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄 🕊

🤝 Welcome to your week of 𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐏 (John 14:16). This week, the Holy Spirit will guide, strengthen, and sustain you in every area of your life. As you meditate on and act upon 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞, you will no longer struggle through life alone, but walk in the ease and support of divine assistance.

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊’𝐒 𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄
📌 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗗𝗜𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗢𝗟𝗬 𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗧! 📌

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊’𝐒 𝐁𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
📖 “And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever.” 📖 𝗝𝗢𝗛𝗡 14:16 (NKJV)

🗣 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐄
This Scripture reveals that the Christian life was never designed by the LORD to be lived alone. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit as “another Helper" because He knows that without the Holy Spirit, life becomes burdensome, confusing, and exhausting. But with Him, you gain a divine advantage and find comfort in challenging seasons.

This week, shift from self-reliance to Spirit-dependence. You were never meant to figure life out on your own. When you walk with the Holy Spirit, life becomes directed, empowered, purposeful, and impactful.

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊’𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏𝐒
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👉 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄 to consciously and deliberately acknowledge the Holy Spirit in every decision and situation this week.
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👉 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐎𝐓𝐄 time daily to fellowship with Him through prayer, worship, and quiet listening.
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👉 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 your dependence on Him by obeying His promptings and trusting His leading in all areas of your life.
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🔥 MAY THE HOLY SPIRIT, YOUR HELPER, GUIDE YOU, STRENGTHEN YOU, AND MAKE YOUR PATH CLEAR AND FRUITFUL THIS WEEK, IN JESUS’ NAME. 🔥

SHALOM

Yours in His Peace,
𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐄𝐋 & 𝐓𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐎𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐄

🕊 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄 🕊

🤝 Welcome to your week of 𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐏𝐄𝐑 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐈𝐍𝐆 (Phil. 3:10). This week, the Lord draws you into a deeper, experiential knowledge of Himself. As you meditate on and act upon 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞, you will not only know about Christ, but you will encounter His power, share in His life, and grow in intimate fellowship with Him.

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊’𝐒 𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄
📌 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗗𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗚𝗢𝗗 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗕𝗬 𝗛𝗜𝗠! 📌

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊’𝐒 𝐁𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
📖 “That I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings...” 📖 𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗦 3:10 (NKJV)

🗣 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐄
This Scripture reveals that the pursuit of knowing Jesus Christ is the highest calling of the believer. Paul’s desire was not for things, titles, or achievements, but to truly know Christ, experientially and deeply.

To know Him is to continually experience His transforming life, shaping your heart to think, act, and respond as He would. It is a daily alignment where your desires shift toward pleasing Him in all things. Living in this realm activates the power of His resurrection, the same power that brings life, victory, and renewal within you daily.

Many desire power, but few pursue intimacy. Yet it is in knowing Him that His power becomes real in your life. In this season of Easter celebration, shift your focus from merely seeking results to genuinely seeking Him. When you know Him deeply, His power will naturally find expression through your life.

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊’𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏𝐒
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👉 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄 to pursue a deeper relationship with Christ beyond routine religion, seeking to truly know Him.
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👉 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐎𝐓𝐄 quality time to prayer, worship, and studying the Word, creating space for genuine encounters with Him.
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👉 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 your knowledge of Christ through a life that reflects His character, power, and obedience in all situations.
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🔥 MAY YOU EXPERIENCE THE POWER OF HIS RESURRECTION AND GROW IN DEEPER FELLOWSHIP WITH CHRIST THIS WEEK, IN JESUS’ NAME. 🔥

SHALOM

Yours in His Peace,
𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐄𝐋 & 𝐓𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐎𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐄

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🗣️🗣️🗣️ GLORY BE TO GOD, JESUS IS RISEN!!!💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽

● The power that raised Christ from the dead quickens you for global impact this season and beyond, in Jesus’ name (Romans 8:11).

● The resurrection power guides you, sustains you, and satisfies you divinely in the name of the Lord (Isaiah 58:11).

● In the name of the Lord, you shall experience and enjoy abundant and supernatural life in Christ (John 1:4).

● In the name of Jesus Christ, the power and works of the devil are crushed concerning your life and family (John 10:10).

Relax and Rejoice, because the power of resurrection is at work in you for abundant and sufficient living.

❌ No more delay…
❌ No more death…
❌ No more stagnation…

Because Jesus is risen for 🫵🏽you!

Easter blessings to you, beloved of God.

SHALOM ✝️

We love You!



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🕊 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄 🕊

🤝 Welcome to your week of 𝐃𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐄𝐑 (Ps. 42:1). This week, the Lord is stirring a deep hunger and longing for His presence within you. As you meditate on and act upon 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞, your soul will be drawn closer to God, and every dryness in your life will be satisfied by His living waters.

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊’𝐒 𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄
📌 𝗔 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗟 𝗜𝗦 𝗔 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗟! 📌

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊’𝐒 𝐁𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
📖 “As the deer pants for the water brooks, so pants my soul for You, O God.”
📖 𝗣𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗠 42:1 (NKJV)

🗣 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐄
A panting soul is a desperate soul; a soul that recognizes its need for God. Just as a deer longs for water in a dry land, your spirit must continually thirst for God’s presence, His Word, and His voice. Spiritual dryness is not solved by activity, but by intimacy.

When your soul truly pants after God, distractions lose their hold, and your priorities align with eternity. This week, let your hunger for God grow deeper. Refuse spiritual complacency, and pursue Him with passion. A thirsting soul will always be a filled soul.

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊’𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏𝐒
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👉 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄 to seek God early and daily, refusing to let your soul grow dry or distant from Him.
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👉 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐎𝐓𝐄 quality time first to prayer, worship, and meditation on the Word, drawing near to His presence.
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👉 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 your hunger for God through consistent pursuit, obedience, and a lifestyle that reflects intimacy with Him.
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🔥 MAY YOUR SOUL BE FILLED WITH THE LIVING WATERS OF GOD, AND MAY YOUR HUNGER FOR HIM DRAW YOU INTO DEEPER FELLOWSHIP THIS WEEK, IN JESUS’ NAME. 🔥

SHALOM

Yours in His Peace,
𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐄𝐋 & 𝐓𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐎𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐄

🕊 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄 🕊

🤝 Welcome to your week of 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 (Acts 1:8). This week, the power of the Holy Spirit is released upon your life to equip you for every divine assignment, witness, and kingdom impact. As you meditate on and act upon 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐢𝐞𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐟 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞, you will function in boldness, demonstration, and divine authority, impacting your Jerusalem and extending God’s influence to the ends of the earth in Jesus' name.

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊’𝐒 𝐏𝐈𝐄𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐂𝐄
📌 🔷 𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗘𝗗𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧! 🔷 📌

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊’𝐒 𝐁𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍
📖 _“But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”_ 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗦 1:8 (NKJV)

🗣 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐄
Jesus made it clear to His disciples: impact follows impartation. Before the disciples could influence nations, they needed empowerment from the Holy Spirit. Likewise, your effectiveness in life and career flows from divine enablement, not mere effort. The Holy Spirit empowers you to speak boldly, live authentically, and represent Christ faithfully. This week, seek the supernatural empowerment for all-round effectiveness, and your life shall be a living testimony.

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊’𝐒 𝐏𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐏𝐒
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👉 𝐃𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄 to cultivate intimacy with the Holy Spirit through prayer, worship, and obedience daily.

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👉 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐎𝐓𝐄 yourself to being a witness in your “Jerusalem," your home, workplace, and immediate environment.

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👉 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 the power of the Holy Spirit through bold faith, godly character, and Spirit-led actions wherever God sends you.

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🔥 THE HOLY SPIRIT WILL IMPART YOU WITH POWER FOR GLOBAL IMPACT THIS WEEK, IN JESUS’ NAME. 🔥

SHALOM

Yours in His Peace,
𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐄𝐋 & 𝐓𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐋𝐎𝐏𝐄 𝐎𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐖𝐀𝐋𝐄