Emmanuel Afiawari's Inspiration podcast

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Monday, June 29, 2026 Topic: WHEN YOUR SOURCE DRIES UP! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the Lord shall not want any good thing" - Psalm 34:10 KJVA Bible Text: ‭1 Kings 17:7 KJV 7. ‭‭And it came to pass after a while, that the brook dried up, because there had been no rain in the land. INSPIRATION: What does it feel like to have a promise, a blessing or an opening shut in your face? How do you deal with disappointments that put you on the spotlight or make people question who you are or your relationship with God. Behold, the almighty Elijah, having to face a reality of lack and even the source God promised to use also dried up before his every eyes. How was he to face the nation and defend his relationship with God if he too suffered lack? His, was such an ordeal that resonates with our everyday reality. But not to despair, God took care of Elijah! Before the brook dried up, he already made provision in a widow! God has never left His own stranded (Psalm 37: 25)! Before you took ill, He's provided for your healing; before the house goes out of stock, He already made provision; before that anxiety wears you out, He's already made a way of escape. Sometimes, the problem is not an absence of God's provision but our insensitivity in discerning what's been provided for, or the disdain for the medium He chooses to use to meet our needs. He can still use a raven, a brook or a widow, all to His glory. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: The sequence of God's provision never ends; one unfolds into another. As one brook is running dry, another chapter will open up divinely. Hallelujah! PRAYER: Dear Lord, thank you for never allowing me lack; You always make a way in the most unlikely manner. Your love and thoughtfulness overwhelms me; the way You pamper and take care of me feels so endearing. Thank You for being so detailed and very intentional in ensuring all I need is supplied, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Sunday, June 28, 2026 Topic: A WARRIOR'S INSTINCT (Part 3)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭Blessed be the LORD my strength, Which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight" - Psalm 144:1 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭1 Samuel 26:8 KJV‬ 8. ‭Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered thine enemy into thine hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear even to the earth at once, and I will not smite him the second time. INSPIRATION: A warrior will deploy every intelligence gathering tool available to him meticulously, in search of the weakness of his enemy so he can exploit it favourably. In warfare, all is fair, provided the victory is won. Thus, the exploitation of the enemy's weakness is a valid strategy. David saw that metal protection covered every part of Goliath's body except his forehead, and aimed at that spot! Don't forget scriptures describes some warriors as, "‭Among all these were 700 chosen left-handed men; every one could sling stones at a hair and not miss" (Judges 20:16). David was of the category of warriors who never misses. Another critical instinct of a warrior, is that he doesn't get involved in 'civilian affairs.' Paul puts it this way, "‭No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier" (2 Tim. 2:4). You've been enlisted into God's army and the army for the survival of your destiny and all those who are connected to your purpose. You better stay off distractions and anything that could entangle and put you in a blind spot or on the line of fire. Learn from Samson; avoid becoming a cheap casualty; keep off from destructive entanglements. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: Keep your focus and agility. Fix your gaze on the prize, which is, to take out the enemy. PRAYER: Dear Lord, please help me to possess the instincts of a true warrior, give me the wisdom and discernment to take exploitative advantage of the enemy's weaknesses. Help me to avoid distractions and entanglement of all kinds while in the discharge of my duties to Your own glory, in Jesus name, Amen.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Saturday, June 27, 2026 Topic: A WARRIOR'S INSTINCT (Part 2)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭Blessed be the LORD my strength, Which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight" - Psalm 144:1 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭1 Samuel 26:8 KJV‬ 8. ‭Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered thine enemy into thine hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear even to the earth at once, and I will not smite him the second time. INSPIRATION: A warrior is not trained to run from his battles but to run towards the battlefront. He is trained to fight, and the more fights he wins, the more he increases in rank. Rather than scare him, battles are catalysts that activate his abilities. Be very sensitive to your battles, especially, to what they seek to trigger or quench in you. A warrior posseses the swift agility of a leopard; they respond to their environment and tame it for their own dominance! A warrior is not so much focused on the spoils of battle as he is on the territorial control mechanism. He's only interested in subduing more territories and establishing control over them. How effectively have you taken charge of your territory? What is the voice of authority over the places under your immediate influence? Who or what governs in your space? Jesus says, "Behold, I give you authority and power (Luke 10: 19 AMPC), thus establishing that authority is different from power. Do you have authority or power? Or do you have both? TODAY'S TAKE HOME: Failure in battle is a mindset that is alien to truly trained warriors. Are you one? PRAYER: Dear Lord, please help me to possess the instincts of a true warrior, give me the wisdom and discernment to fight the real battles of my destiny. Please take away distractions from me and establish my dominance in territories You've placed under my control. I refuse to lose control to the forces of opposition, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Friday, June 26, 2026 Topic: ART OF PRECISION - A WARRIOR'S INSTINCT! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭Blessed be the LORD my strength, Which teacheth my hands to war, and my fingers to fight" - Psalm 144:1 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭1 Samuel 26:8 KJV‬ 8. ‭Then said Abishai to David, God hath delivered thine enemy into thine hand this day: now therefore let me smite him, I pray thee, with the spear even to the earth at once, and I will not smite him the second time. INSPIRATION: In the old testament days, wars were either won or lost, not so much from strategy but on precision strikes. The ability to hit at target and cause colossal damage was prized more than anything. Hence, warriors practiced more on hitting targets with their first effort. Well, they knew the danger of firing amiss because their opponents might seize the moment to inflict real damage. Hence, we see David's man, Abishai, seeking David's permission to kill King Saul, on the premise that he'd only strike once. That's a warrior's instinct! David thanks God for teaching his hands to war and his fingers to fight (Ps. 144: 1). As a warrior, he valued how skillful his hands have become with his weapons and how he has so mastered hitting at his target. It reminds me of the description of some warriors in Judges 20: 16, "‭Among all these soldiers there were seven hundred select troops who were left-handed, each of whom could sling a stone at a hair and not miss." Daily life presents us with so many battles and battlefronts at once. The ability to deal with each of the things that confront us is an art that defines our rear instincts as warriors. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: Master the art of slinging your stones and throwing your arrows without missing now. It would be futile to wait to practice it at the battlefront! PRAYER: Dear Lord, thank You for teaching my hands to war and my fingers to fight. Thank You for helping me steady my aim at life's targets and enabling me to make precision strikes. I receive grace to never shoot amiss or be weak when life's battles rage against me. I've a warrior's will and I fight to win, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Thursday, June 25, 2026 Topic: BLESSINGS OF DIVINE LEADING (Part 2)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, “This is the way you should go,” whether to the right or to the left" - Isaiah 30:21 NLT‬ Bible Text: ‭Psalms 23:2 TPT‬ 2. He offers a resting place for me in his luxurious love. His tracks take me to an oasis of peace near the quiet brook of bliss. INSPIRATION: One very striking blessing that comes with divine leading is that you can never be misdirected. If you're getting misled, it's either the directive is not divine, you drifted from the instructions, or you didn't hear correctly due to distraction or information insufficiency. God's leading is peaceable, encouraging, comforting, and soul-lifting. It will take you places where you can find pasture (John 10: 9; Psalm 23: 2). Unfortunately, many people are malnourished today because of an imbalance in their in-take of instruction. To submit yourself to be led indicates the existence of a relationship. It is a true test of character to be a disciplined follower, where you're chiseled and beat into shape for His glory. Whilst God leaves us with the prerogatives to choose, He will always prompt us to make the right decisions. If you've difficulty in hearing, you might miss the rich guidance of His gentle still voice. He doesn't just lead you to nourishing fields, He ensures you're preserved from harm in the course of your journey to your resting place called the quiet brook of bliss. Hallelujah! Glory be to God forever!! TODAY'S TAKE HOME: God's leading is never forced on anyone, but its benefits are unquantifiable in nature. PRAYER: Dear Lord, thank You for leading me away from trouble to a place of peace and bliss. The empowering grace that comes through Your leading opens me up to safety and blessings, revealing the secrets that matter to success in all ramifications of my life, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Topic: BLESSINGS OF DIVINE LEADING! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭Your own ears will hear him. Right behind you a voice will say, “This is the way you should go,” whether to the right or to the left" - Isaiah 30:21 NLT‬ Bible Text: ‭Psalms 23:2 TPT‬ 2. He offers a resting place for me in his luxurious love. His tracks take me to an oasis of peace near the quiet brook of bliss. INSPIRATION: A songwriter sang, "Count your blessings, name them one by one, and it would surprise you what the Lord has done." One very significant blessing we so often overlook, is the blessing of divine leading, that we sometimes consider or attribute to us being too self-aware, too calculating, too smart, or our ability to pay attention to details. In all such instances, we fail to realise that others with similar attributes, got into big troubles where we escaped. The voice of God's leading helps us navigate choices in closing favourable deals. Isaiah points us straight to God's leading, regardless of where we turn. This leading offers us a resting place in his luxurious love, the Psalmist says, because His tracks will always take us to oasis of peace near the quiet brook of bliss. In other words, God leads us where the pasture is green so we can be nourished to flourish. We must understand the rigors of searching for green grass in the desert. His leading takes us beside still waters; places where the opening is a breakthrough indeed! Still waters refers also to blessings that are not fleeting or too fast. It aligns and is tailored to my pace and ability to grasp; it is not competitive where I could be outsmarted or subverted. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: God's leading guarantees salvation in all its ramifications. Its blessedness brings us ease. PRAYER: Dear Lord, thank You for leading me into blesses tailored for me; for ordering my steps and guaranteeing I'm sorted out and well taken care of. Thank You for the peace that obedience to Your leading brings. As I follow, may I always find green pastures and a resting place beside blessings that are still, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Tuesday, June 23, 2026 Topic: LOOK BEYOND YOUR CURRENT STATUS (Part 3)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭We have the same Spirit of faith that is described in the Scriptures when it says, “First I believed, then I spoke in faith.”  So we also first believe then speak in faith" - 2 Corinthians 4:13 TPT‬ Bible Text: ‭Hebrews 11:10 TPT‬ 10. ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭His eyes of faith were set on the city  with unshakable foundations, whose architect and builder is God himself. INSPIRATION: There's something about paradigm shift that changes our outcome. It challenges us to better ways of thinking and acting that helps us to do better for ourselves by all standards. The moment the prodigal son had a shift in perspective, a new found freedom and authority was born in him. Then he arose! You cannot desire or focus on a 'city' that lies ahead and not rise for the journey. The prodigal son arose and walked in the direction of his new reality, and changed his outcome! It doesn't matter how badly your worldview has been reshaped out of alignment by the agents of socialisation, you must realise you now have the mind of Christ (1 Cor. 2:16), which is superior in understanding, knowledge, and coordination. The mind of Christ stirs up the champion mentality in you. It enables your abilities and propels you towards your destiny. The mind of Christ aligns you with God's original purposes for your life; it sets you not just on a discovery journey but on a recovery mandate for your city with unshakable foundations, whose architect and builder is God himself. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: God has built a city or territory and placed you in it as His steward. What might your plans be on how to be a faithful steward of God’s estate? PRAYER: Dear Lord, please help me to have the true perspective of myself; may I align in thoughts and action to everything You created and destined me to become. My desire is to find, dwell and dominate every territory You've assigned to me. Help me to never fail in my stewardship of same, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Monday, June 22, 2026 Topic: LOOK BEYOND YOUR CURRENT STATUS (Part 2)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭We have the same Spirit of faith that is described in the Scriptures when it says, “First I believed, then I spoke in faith.”  So we also first believe then speak in faith" - 2 Corinthians 4:13 TPT‬ Bible Text: ‭Hebrews 11:10 TPT‬ 10. ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭His eyes of faith were set on the city  with unshakable foundations, whose architect and builder is God himself. INSPIRATION: I can recall two very distinct ocassions where life became so hard and overwhelming for Abraham and God showed up with the lessons he needed to pick. In Genesis 13: 8-17, Lot chooses the well watered plain of Jordan, leaving Abraham. But God tells Abraham to lift up his eyes and look because he'd give him as far as he could see. Secondly, when he complained to God about his childless situation, God takes him outside and asked him to count the stars in the sky because his children would be equally as many as the stars (Genesis 15: 1-5). Twice, Abraham was challenged to look up! In other words, until you look beyond the immediate, you cannot see what's ahead. A wise man once said, "What lies behind and ahead you are not as great as what's inside you." You need to pull graces for greatness from within you; you need to see the future God's planned and destined you for. You may have fallen several times, you need not stay down. Dust yourself up, take the next turn and keep moving. There's a 'city' of greatness you need to see and access. Move up! TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Staying down is a choice, moving forward is another. Both are motivated by what one sees. What do you see? PRAYER: Dear Lord, thank You for making me see beyond the facade or pain, limitations and stagnation. I receive grace to be up and about in the direction of my destiny. I see 'cities' and possibilities; I see the future that I'm destined to explore with dominion. I walk by faith into the places that hold a better and fulfilling future for me, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Monday, June 8, 2026 Topic: DON'T LOOK LIKE YOUR STORM! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward" - Matthew 6:16 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Isaiah 53:2 NIV‬ 2. ‭‭‭He grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him. INSPIRATION: Sometimes, we let our appearance betray us before others. We let it give us away, letting everyone know if all is well or not well with us. This wasn't the case with Jesus, our perfect example. Although He had no form of comeliness. That is, there was no beauty or majesty left in him to attract anyone or be desired after he had gone to the cross. But it was for a just cause, to redeem mankind back to God. He never looked uncheerful, pitiable, discouraged or drained while here, even though He knew the nature of His death. You don't have to look like what you're going through. Do not wear your challenge like a garment. Don't become a subject of public sympathy and gossip. Be real, you need not fake anything but you can be cheerful while dealing with even a tough problem. Cheerfulness helps lighten the burden and inspires faith. Cheerfulness may attract the kindness that gloominess may not. Reckon that everyone goes through rough patches and yours might not even be the worse. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Challenges trigger either a positive or a negative response. Be positive regardless. PRAYER: Dear Lord, please help me to know and see that my current challenges are temporary and they work for me a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory than I could ever imagine. Give me the wisdom and courage to deal with life's challenges with a sense of hopeful expression of faith, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Thursday, June 4, 2026 Topic: MAXIMISE YOUR MORNING (Part 2)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease" - Genesis 8:22 AMPC‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Ecclesiastes 11:6 KJV‬ 6. ‭‭‭In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good. INSPIRATION: You can determine a great evening by how well the morning starts. A morning that's not planned for or invested into has no evening hope or expectation. Gone are the days when people live their lives to chance. Now is the time to sit down, get a plan and work towards it. Invest or divest, if you will, but make good use of your morning. A life that's not planned for is a future that's not guaranteed. Don't live as one without a future ambition. Be wise enough to know what's a seed and a harvest. Invest now for your future. Your seedtime happens in your morning life. Your midlife is when your nurture your investments so you can have a great evening harvest. You can't wish for what you didn't plan for. You can't expect to get promotion if you didn't take courses, get higher certification or improve your skillset and output delivery. You can't wish for a great family if you didn't learn parental responsibility at your early age. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Seedtime may come with some discipline, pain and denial, but it secures a future of bliss. Be a disciplined investor in your future. PRAYER: Dear Lord, I receive grace to wisely invest my morning season so the future would be guaranteed. I refuse to be wasteful of my time and resources. I'm empowered to maximise opportunities as they come and every of such effort yields abundance for me, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Friday, June 5, 2026 Topic: MAXIMISE YOUR MORNING (Part 3)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease" - Genesis 8:22 AMPC‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Ecclesiastes 11:6 KJV‬ 6. ‭‭‭In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good. INSPIRATION: The wise use their nights to fashion dreams and use their morning to develop them. If you sleep away your morning, a lot will slip through and cause you pain in due season. It's not a curse or a prediction of evil but merely the principle of seedtime and harvest. It's sad to only think of seedtime and harvest scriptures when you anticipate a return for your effort but fail to realise same rules apply if you made no efforts when you should have. Unfortunately, time would not always stand still. Whether you invest the morning or not, time would roll by and night would come. Those who procrastinate investing their time wake up to a rude shock and a reality they're too ashamed to own. Don't just wish, plan and take action on your plan while it is still morning. Don't waste your morning energy that could have been put to good use working out your future. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Sit up and smell the coffee. Regrets await those who refuse to use their morning wisely. PRAYER: Dear Lord, please give me the kind of wisdom that helps me direct my morning to good profit. Help me order my steps and to set the right priorities early and henceforth so that I'd not reap the whirlwind for a harvest, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Saturday, June 6, 2026 Topic: THE BREATH THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost" - John 20:22 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Genesis 2:7 KJV‬ 7. ‭‭‭‭And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. INSPIRATION: Until God breathed into man, he didn't come alive or had the ability of expressions in any form. There seem to be a lot of persons whom daily pressure is choking life out of right now. Every effort either ends in futility or a miscarriage, thus, making them to spread too thin in their quest for relevance or impact. The air around seem all stifled and people can barely breathe. If you're one such person, why don't you pause, take a deep breath and exhale? To exhale shouldn't be left to reflex. It must be intentional. Be free from encumbrance so you can live! Breathe in God's energy so you can deliver on your mandate. Purpose is the reason for the breath. The breath infuses in you the ability to perform optimally, makes all your faculties come alive and functional. After tasking His disciples to go do the Father's bidding, He breathed upon them (John 20: 21-22). He knew they couldn't function well without it. Neither can you! TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Don't play super until life chokes you. Learn to breathe! Exhale, be rejuvenated! PRAYER: Dear Lord, please help me to deal with life's pressure with wisdom. Teach me the value of resting and refueling. Breathe upon me, Lord, and empower me to carry out my mandate with efficiency and excellence. Release upon me every grace that comes with your breath and cause me to live in deed, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Sunday, June 7, 2026 Topic: THE BREATH THAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE (Part 2)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost" - John 20:22 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Genesis 2:7 KJV‬ 7. ‭‭‭‭And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. INSPIRATION: Pressure reveals the stuff one is made of. Some buckle under the weight of tense pressure; others exploit it to establish their dominance. But whether you crumble or soar under pressure, one thing it does, is to make you pant for air. Except you take in that air, you're either worse off in your crumbled state or you lack the requisite momentum to soar. For the latter, the air plays a dual role: gives you enough intake of oxygen; externally, creates a conducive climate for your flight. The breath of the Holy Spirit significantly does much more than natural air. It gives life, activate potentials, enable possibilities and build stability. It unlocks access and dimensions, introduces you to platforms you could never have mounted anyway else. The breath made Adam the wonder that he was in the Garden of Eden with absolute dominion; the breath from Jesus on His disciples turn uneducated men into world changers. The breath can change you, too! TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Success and greatness in God's kingdom are deeply connected to the inspiration from the breath of the Holy Spirit. PRAYER: Dear Lord, please breathe upon me afresh with the Holy Spirit. Activate in me the capacity to deploy my potentials to create unimaginable possibilities, impact and dominance. Cause life to flow through me and all that's mine and let the world be changed through this empowering grace, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Wednesday, June 3 26, 2026 Topic: MAXIMISE YOUR MORNING! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease" - Genesis 8:22 AMPC‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Ecclesiastes 11:6 KJV‬ 6. ‭‭‭In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good. INSPIRATION: My local dialect has two wise sayings that give perspective to our discourse today: "Whatever time of the day a man realises himself, that time is his morning," and the second is like the first, "A farmer's morning starts the moment he gets to his farm." Taking a cue from both, it dawns on us to take definite steps to make positive impact in our lives at the earliest time realisation dawns on us. Maximise your morning and plant the right seeds that would secure your future. The bible is clear on this: sow your seeds in the morning! Now is your morning. Take stock, reappraise yourself and invest for the future. Whether now or later, time would be spent, but the outcome would be different. So why not now? A future you never invested in guarantees no harvests! No one walks into a bank to withdraw cash that was never deposited. If you trivialise the importance of investing in your future, you'd arrive there full of regrets because nature's order is seedtime and harvest! TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Maximise your morning opportunities. Secure a future by sowing right today! PRAYER: Dear Lord, please give me the wisdom to maximise time to invest for the future. Guide me to sow the right seeds early while it is yet day, and preserve every seed I sow for a greater harvest at the end. Teach me the principles of seedtime so my future would be free of regrets, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Tuesday, June 2, 2026 Topic: SELF DEFINITION (Part 3)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you" - Exodus 3:14 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭John 8:12 KJV‬ 12. ‭‭Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. INSPIRATION: Inability to define who you are leaves you in a confused state where anything goes. You'd not be firm on your resolve, neither would you be able to set healthy boundaries and systems around which your life is woven. This could make you vulnerable and accessible to everyone and everything. The earlier you realise you're not here by accident, the sooner discovering your purpouse is taken more seriously. Else, abuse is inevitable.  Your identity is tied to your purpose. When Peter rightly defined who Jesus is, Jesus affirmed His identity as Christ! Purpose is deeper than passion; it is the original intent of a thing. Have you figured out why you were created? We come into life or office for a purpose and the pursuit of it weaves an identity around us. Repeatedly, Jesus would say He came for a purpose. His defined purpose defined His identity. What has your purpose done for you?  TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭If you fail to define whom you are and set your standards and boundaries, others would and may rubbish you in the process. PRAYER: Dear Lord, please bring me into full consciousness of my real identity so I can lead a purposeful and determined life. May I not waste valuable time in pursuit of vanity at the expense of what's important. Guide me to choose and to do that which is needful at all times, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Monday, June 1, 2026 Topic: SELF DEFINITION (Part 2)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you" - Exodus 3:14 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭John 8:12 KJV‬ 12. ‭‭Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. INSPIRATION: Inability to define who you are leaves you in a confused state where anything goes. You'd not be firm on your resolve, neither would you be able to set healthy boundaries and systems around which your life is woven. This could make you vulnerable and accessible to everyone and everything. The earlier you realise you're not here by accident, the sooner discovering your purpouse is taken more seriously. Else, abuse is inevitable.  Your identity is tied to your purpose. When Peter rightly defined who Jesus is, Jesus affirmed His identity as Christ! Purpose is deeper than passion; it is the original intent of a thing. Have you figured out why you were created? We come into life or office for a purpose and the pursuit of it weaves an identity around us. Repeatedly, Jesus would say He came for a purpose. His defined purpose defined His identity. What has your purpose done for you?  TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭If you fail to define whom you are and set your standards and boundaries, others would and may rubbish you in the process. PRAYER: Dear Lord, please bring me into full consciousness of my real identity so I can lead a purposeful and determined life. May I not waste valuable time in pursuit of vanity at the expense of what's important. Guide me to choose and to do that which is needful at all times, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Sunday, May 31, 2026 Topic: SELF DEFINITION! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you" - Exodus 3:14 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭John 8:12 KJV‬ 12. ‭‭Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. INSPIRATION: In a world plagued with so much identity crisis, there can be no better time than now to speak to the issue of self definition. Where do you get your definition of yourself from? Is it traceable to your name or the role you play? Who are you really, especially, when you're not being watched? Does your identity change like the skin of a chameleon that takes on the colour of its environment? Moses faced a dilemma and asked God, "But who do I say has sent me?" God's reply was epic and unambiguous: "I AM THAT I AM: and he said, ..." God has an identity that is all encompassing. He's anything and everything all at once depending on what you need Him as. Jesus identifies himself to a group of people as the light of the world. Bible says as He is, so are we in this world (1 John 4:17). Since we're like Him, we ought to have a defined identity. Do you have one? TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭What defines your essence? Is it your true identity or it is derived from the valediction of others? Is yours derived from your role? PRAYER: Dear Lord, please help me to take my self identity seriously. Guide me to my purpose so I can weave my identity around it. I receive light that reveals who I am, and I walk in the fullness of my true identity in Christ, in Jesus name. 

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Saturday, May 30, 2026 Topic: GROW UP (Part 4)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel" - Luke 1:80 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭2 Peter 3:18 KJV‬ 18. ‭But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. INSPIRATION: Growth is a process, not a destination to be arrived at. It involves mastery of tiny milestones until you come into full stature. If you despise your baby steps in a quest to arrive big at the centre, you're likely to fail woefully. Learn to take your journey one step at a time, perfecting your skills and abilities in bits while maturing. If you'd feel concerned that your six years old child is yet to walk and talk, you should be double worried that you're maturing in age but not in character. Those babysteps you despise when you fall doesn't signal a failure but a training process. Embrace them whilst fixing your gaze on the prize. Excellence is a product of repeated efforts. Fall, if you will, but don't stay down. Be like that child learning to walk or run. He falls multiple times but gets up right same minute and try again. No one may applaud you like they do the kids but allow your determination be your first and greatest motivation. Pay deaf ears to detractors and distractions. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Genuine growth is an intentional process, and not a marathon. Until you pass the test on a stage, you can't go to the next. PRAYER: Dear Lord, please help me to take decisive, deliberate steps towards my growth and development. Help me to rise each time I falter and fall, and to keep moving. Guide my ways as You order my steps. May I not get ahead of myself or be distracted from my growth processes, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Friday, May 29, 2026 Topic: GROW UP (Part 3)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel" - Luke 1:80 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭2 Peter 3:18 KJV‬ 18. ‭But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. INSPIRATION: Agricultural science made it possible to join a plant stem to another so the grafted stem gets its nourishment from the one it is grafted to. Interestingly, they may be of different species and this would eventually lead to one tree bearing different kinds of fruits. In the same vein, that you may have been rudely separated from your original stock doesn't mean you can't grow and be productive. You can and should be the stem engrafted as a branch to another tree trunk. Draw strength and nourishment all you will from the root but retain your unique property. Aim for the top and reach for the stars in your growth pursuit. Set very high targets in the various aspects of your life where growth is required and dedicate yourself to them. Refuse to be at ease (Amos 6:1); complacency pays you no good. No matter how successful or good you are, there's still plenty of room to grow and achieve more. Get another or a higher degree, get more certifications that could enhance your chances; skill up! Update your mind to remain competitively relevant. The process of growth is demanding but it comes with higher results. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Genuine growth would stretch your bones painfully so you can birth your baby in joy! PRAYER: Dear Lord, please show me Your mercy and make me to grow up into the fullness of my stature in Christ, having been engrafted into God's family through the blood of Jesus Christ. I access every grace I need and I'm nourished thereby, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Thursday, May 28, 2026 Topic: GROW UP (Part 2)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel" - Luke 1:80 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭2 Peter 3:18 KJV‬ 18. ‭But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. INSPIRATION: Growing up is intentional and tasking. It stretches one to the limits, and each stretch may exert pains on you. Growth assumes the pain a woman undergoes to push forth a baby. In the immediate, it is excruciating but heralds joy after the birth is successful. Birth pains doesn't make an expectant mother abandon the rigors of pushing, nor does it make her decide not to be pregnant again. If the pain of growth stops or limits you, something is fundamentally wrong with the process and the end result. Growth requires discipline. You can't want to grow financially and not be disciplined and accountable with spending or learning how to be financially literate. You shouldn't desire to be a people-person who desires to win with people and not learn emotional intelligence. You can't use obsolete ideas to solve problems in today's digital world if you fail to grow digitally. Many are losing relevance and opportunities today because they remained stuck in their old, expired mindset. Don't further this sad statistics! TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Genuine growth would stretch your bones painfully so you can birth your baby in joy! PRAYER: Dear Lord, please help me to be disciplined while growing, clothe me with humility in learning and the strength to bear every pain associated with my growth processes. My goal is to birth and nurture greatness to an amazingly enviable height, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Topic: GROW UP! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel" - Luke 1:80 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭2 Peter 3:18 KJV‬ 18. ‭But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen. INSPIRATION: A characteristics of living things is growth but growth doesn't come automatically. It is a product of what you eat. If you feed right, you'll grow healthier and bigger. Conversely, you'll grow sickly and tinier if you feed wrongly. Peter, in closing, counsels us to grow! You can't be at same level of thinking and producing as you were last year but expect to get different results; you can't be adverse to learning and expect to advance; you can't feed on junk and expect not to be a junkyard! Peter describes areas you should grow in: grace is not static but progressive. As you yield more to doing God's will and learning His ways, you grow in grace. If you refuse to grow in knowledge, you'll remain bound in chains (Prov. 11: 9b). Ignorance will shackle you. True knowledge liberates only when you're willing to grow pursing it. Only those who grow wax strong (Luke 1: 80); and until you become strong, you cannot do exploits (Dan. 11:32b). Being strong is a function of what you know! TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Anyone who finds learning and growing difficult, stays stagnant and depreciates in value and output. PRAYER: Dear Lord, please give the will and grace to be intentional about growth. Release strength and determination upon me to be consistent, resolute and resilient while pursing knowledge that guarantees my growth. I feed my mind and spirit with the right nourishment for a balanced and healthy life, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Sunday, May 26, 2026 Topic: GRACE FOR SPEED (Part 3)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel" - 1 Kings 18:46 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Acts 8:29-30 NIV‬ 29. The Spirit told Philip, “Go to that chariot and stay near it.” 30. Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked. INSPIRATION: "And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah;... and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel" Despising the hand of God upon your life or someone else's is to your own peril. That's literally making light the effect of God's anointing upon His anointed. You're simply limiting divine possibilities around you. A Psalmist said, "‭...therefore God, your God, has set you above your companions by anointing you with the oil of joy" (Ps. 45:7). The hand of God sets you above or ahead! The hand of God upon your life isn't only a sign of His approval, but also His backing and empowering grace. You can't run on God's grace and run out of gas; you can't run on His grace and not get ahead. Grace isn't just an equal opportunity leveler, it infuses into you what separates you from the crowd, it pulls you from the back and positions you where advantages can be easily accessed. Grace, can with an inexplicable speed, shoot you into limelight! TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Speed in the direction of purpose is great, and that's why you need His grace to so do. PRAYER: Dear Lord, please cause Your hand to be upon me, that I may receive grace for speed; anoint me afresh with the grace of precision so that regardless my momentum, I would not miss my target. Lead me as I follow, Lord, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Monday, May 25, 2026 Topic: GRACE FOR SPEED (Part 2)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel" - 1 Kings 18:46 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Acts 8:29-30 NIV‬ 29. The Spirit told Philip, “Go to that chariot and stay near it.” 30. Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked. INSPIRATION: "And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah;... and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel" There's a measure of acceleration that can only be powered by the 'Hand of the LORD.' In other words, grace-enabled living puts you ahead. Grace doesn't take the place of labour; it only just makes you stand out. Grace is a buffer or cushion against the harsh realities of everyday living. Grace inspires ideas that expand your creativity. Grace markets you with a touch of preferential favour. Grace defies all logic. God's anointing can move you with an irresistible speed, propel your flight by a force within that gives you the advantage over others. The force came upon Elijah, the result was a displacement of the fastest technology of that era. Grace made Jesus walk on water to catch up with his disciples who had been sailing on a ship before they arrived their destination (Matt. 14: 22-33). Also, by the Holy Spirit, Philip ran up to a chariot (Acts 8: 29-30), same way the hand of the LORD was upon Elijah! TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭If you feel you're lagging behind schedules, engage the 'hand of the LORD.' Yield to the Holy Spirit's dynamics! PRAYER: Dear Lord, please cause Your hand to be upon me, that I may receive grace for speed; anoint me afresh with the grace of precision so that regardless my momentum, I would not miss my target. Lead me as I follow, Lord, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Sunday, May 24, 2026 Topic: GRACE FOR SPEED! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel" - 1 Kings 18:46 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Acts 8:29-30 NIV‬ 29. The Spirit told Philip, “Go to that chariot and stay near it.” 30. Then Philip ran up to the chariot and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked. INSPIRATION: In track events, the fastest runner wins the race. But this is not often so in spiritual or real life context. The book of Ecclesiastics backs this up: "I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all" (Eccl. 9: 11). Time and chance are products of grace. There's so much you can do when grace is involved and engaged. Paul argues, "‭But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me" (1 Cor 15:10). Grace doesn't take the place of labour; it wears it beautiful ornaments to make us stand out. You become sluggish, lacking speed when grace is absent. You spend so much time to get things done. Grace helps you to outdo competitors. God's speed moves you to do, accomplish and be more within a short time! TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Speed may not be in relation to distance covered as it is with the turnover result in a shorter time. PRAYER: Dear Lord, I receive grace for speed and ease of accomplishments. I've access to divinely inspired ideas that put me ahead of my competitors. The markets are favourable to me in every season and in every place because God's hands are upon me. I'm guided when and where to make moves to my advantage, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Saturday, May 23, 2026 Topic: MADE FOR MORE (Part 4)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost" - John 20:22 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Luke 24:45 AMP‬ 45. ‭‭‭‭‭‭Then He opened their minds to [help them] understand the Scriptures, INSPIRATION: Some setbacks happen so as to derail us from seeing and pursuing the bigger picture. Once you focus on the distraction, you lose out on the end game. Discipline yourself to focus keenly on the big picture; exert yourself to be sure you keep reinventing and applying yourself to higher standards. Don't be crawling when you should be soaring in the sky. You're built for more. Pull the right triggers to set sail on that high pedestal befitting of your goals and status. Underperformance is not a sign of humility nor is refusing to take your chances a sign of virtue. Redefine your worth and make it count for something. To whom much is given, so much is expected from. Living beneath the graces upon your life is an abuse of great privileges. So much is at stake that playing to the gallery wouldn't serve your interest. Creation awaits your manifestation (Rom. 8:19). Your scorecard shouldn't be disappointing! God forbid!! You're made for more; so, be more!!! TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭One way to know you're made for more is when you feel discomfort or restiveness in your output delivery. PRAYER: Dear Lord, I receive grace and courage to apply myself more to excellent delivery of expected results. As my path shines brighter, so is my output improved. I will not make a shipwreck of my destiny or settle for less in fulfilling my purpose on earth. This is my declaration, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Friday, May 22, 2026 Topic: MADE FOR MORE - POWER OF DISRUPTIVR THINKING (Part 3)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost" - John 20:22 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Luke 24:45 AMP‬ 45. ‭‭‭‭‭‭Then He opened their minds to [help them] understand the Scriptures, INSPIRATION: Paul counsels, "‭Do not permit the ways of this world to mold and shape you. Instead, let Creator change you from the inside out, in the way a caterpillar becomes a butterfly. He will do this by giving you a new way of thinking, seeing, and walking..." (Rom. 12: 2). Disruptive thinkers are not conformist. Disruption is the new order. Think differently from the norm so you can shatter existing rules with new groundbreaking findings. Don't be an outlaw who break laws at will but be ready to challenge your status quo. One very disruptive phenomenon is light. It pierces through darkness when it shines!Men who dare something big and different carry unmatched light. Inspiration breaks upon them regularly. Do not let darkness emasculate your light. You'd always feel small, inadequate and willing to conform if you lack light. Light broadens your views and gives perspective to your ideas. The more light you have, the less likely you'll struggle to break into a higher dimension of manifestation. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Disruptive actions are calculated risks. But a disruptive thinker would rather risk all than do nothing. PRAYER: Dear Lord, I receive grace to be a disruptive thinker and to not conform to any limiting pattern. I take giant strides and do greater each day because I'm made for more. I'm full of light and no amount of darkness can deter me from the cause set for me. Inspiration comes to me naturally, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Thursday, May 21, 2026 Topic: MADE FOR MORE (Part 2)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost" - John 20:22 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Luke 24:45 AMP‬ 45. ‭‭‭‭‭‭Then He opened their minds to [help them] understand the Scriptures, INSPIRATION: Whenever you try to force yourself into an outgrown pair of clothes or shoes because you like them, you'd feel so much discomfort. Life's pressure will cause us to either cave in, explode or expand; it tells you that you're more than this. But you can't take in more or deliver more than you have capacity for. High flyers carry a higher capacity quotient than an average person. Enlarged capacity will help you take in more and deliver better outputs. Capacity is elastic; it expands as demand increases. Mental capacity is developed by what the mind is fed with; social, by what you socialise with; career by the path you choose and how you apply yourself to its processes. There're spiritual, financial and intellectual capacities required to gain stability else you'd reel and swing to life's storms. You're built for more but can only amount to so much when you invest time, energy and resources towards building the right capacity. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Capacity is in demonstrable action. If you lack it, it'd show when action is required. PRAYER: Dear Lord, please give me the grace to go the extra mile; help me to put in the work required to deliver results at a more efficient level than I currently do. May I not become complacent where real growth and expansion is required. As I put in more, may my efforts be recognised and adequately rewarded, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Topic: MADE FOR MORE! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost" - John 20:22 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Luke 24:45 AMP‬ 45. ‭‭‭‭‭‭Then He opened their minds to [help them] understand the Scriptures, INSPIRATION: If you compare or assess your peculiarities only in terms of your kind of challenges but not in your kind of graces, then you're grossly mistaken. Many of us are often so problem-focused that we fail to see how God's grace helps us deal with issues until we navigated to safety. If you think you've unique problems, you also might not have noticed that you've some unique ways of pulling through the most difficult of challenges. That's grace at work Assuming your problems are unique, does it bother to think that the devil doesn't fight anyone without a colourful destiny or a big dream? Your life's challenges indicate that you're made for more. Don't cave in or settle for less. You're worth more than you ascribe or celebrate about yourself. You're bigger than your mountains and mightier than the size of the valley trying to conceal you. You'll only know this when you receive and allow the breath of God expand your mind and understanding. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Limiting yourself to your experiences robs you of your true essence. You're made for more! PRAYER: Dear Lord, please help me to see the great potentials in me and never to settle for less. I receive grace to deal with life's battles and surmount them. I refuse to cave in, rather every challenge awakens the greatness in me. I harness and exploit this to do seemingly impossible things, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Tuesday, May 19, 2026 Topic: CREATED FOR HIS PLEASURE (Part 2)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure" - Philippians 2:13 ESV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Revelation 4:11 KJV‬ 11. ‭‭‭‭‭Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. INSPIRATION: A daily self-affirmation that I'm created to give God pleasure and that He delights in me builds my self-worth and helps me overcome any eternal force that tries to deflate my self-esteem. It also prevents me from indulgences that negate this truth. It helps me to be self-conscious of what I allow or disallow so as to make sin far from me, knowing that sin doesn't bring God pleasure. However, the will to give Him pleasure is not self-determined. It is God who works in us to effect it. ‭ For it is [not your strength, but it is] God who is effectively at work in you, both to will and to work [that is, strengthening, energizing, and creating in you the longing and the ability to fulfill your purpose] for His good pleasure. God will continually revitalize you, implanting within you the passion to do what pleases him. Knowing this, it is up to you to cooperate and yield willingly to Him to create in you the passion to please Him. Obedience and submissiveness pleases Him. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭When God creates the atmosphere for us to please Him, your responsibility is to dutifully align by do so to get Him plessed. PRAYER: Dear Lord, please help me to seize every moment to bring pleasure to You. May my life, thoughts and actions come up to You as a pleasing offering; may You derive maximum pleasure from my obedience and submissiveness as a form of my worship. If You ever need to make reference to getting pleasure from earth, may I be the source, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Monday, May 18, 2026 Topic: CREATED FOR HIS PLEASURE! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure" - Philippians 2:13 ESV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Revelation 4:11 KJV‬ 11. ‭‭‭‭‭Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. INSPIRATION: When we say a thing gives pleasure, we simply mean it satisfies, excites, delights and causes enjoyment. The bible says we're created for God's pleasure, that is, our lives should give each and much more of the aforementioned emotions. For something to satisfy, excite and cause enjoyment, it must possess certain distinct characteristics. A football game is uniquely distinct from a volleyball game. All balls but different rules apply that give their lovers that satisfactory flavour and rich appeal. What unique characteristics do you exhibit that brings God pleasure? Does He delight in you as much as your favourite meal, music, movie or games delights you? Does it ever bother you to think about how God feels about you? Does He derive maximum pleasure from you? Can He opt for you the same way you'd opt for a preferred thing from which you derive the most pleasure when you need to be pleasured? Were you a musical sound, what pleasurable melody would you give off in God's ears? TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭If you were a meal, would you be God's favourite? Give Him pleasure, that's all! PRAYER: Dear Lord, please help me to delight in You and to bring You maximum pleasure always. Cause me to be conscious that I was created for your pleasure and all I do points in this direction. Help me to apply restraints if my actions would displease You. I receive grace to guard my heart and tame my thoughts into pleasing You, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Monday, May 18, 2026 Topic: CREATED FOR HIS PLEASURE! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure" - Philippians 2:13 ESV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Revelation 4:11 KJV‬ 11. ‭‭‭‭‭Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honour and power: for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created. INSPIRATION: When we say a thing gives pleasure, we simply mean it satisfies,  excites, delights and causes enjoyment. The bible says we're created for God's pleasure, that is, our lives should give each and much more of the aforementioned emotions. For something to satisfy, excite and cause enjoyment, it must possess certain distinct characteristics. A football game is uniquely distinct from a volleyball game. All balls but different rules apply that give their lovers that satisfactory flavour and rich appeal. What unique characteristics do you exhibit that brings God pleasure? Does He delight in you as much as your favourite meal, music, movie or games delights you? Does it ever bother you to think about how God feels about you? Does He derive maximum pleasure from you? Can He opt for you the same way you'd opt for a preferred thing from which you derive the most pleasure when you need to be pleasured? Were you a musical sound, what pleasurable melody would you give off in God's ears? TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭If you were a meal, would you be God's favourite? Give Him pleasure, that's all! PRAYER: Dear Lord, please help me to delight in You and to bring You maximum pleasure always. Cause me to be conscious that I was created for your pleasure and all I do points in this direction. Help me to apply restraints if my actions would displease You. I receive grace to guard my heart and tame my thoughts into pleasing You, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Sunday, May 17, 2026 Topic: THE POWER OF A DIVINE TIMING (Part 2)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭He has made everything beautiful in its time..." - Ecclesiastes 3:11 ESV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Isaiah 60:22 ERV‬ 22. ‭‭‭‭"... When the time is right, I, the Lord, will come quickly. I will make these things happen.” INSPIRATION: A divine timing or Kairos moment doesn't just cause a turnaround, it ushers in refreshing seasons. A divine time is a "God time," where His majestic glory is at work. They're moments of miraculous interventions that often defy logic; things too wonderful for explanation occur that one can't help but be in awe. A divine timing, like magic, manifests to order or reorder our lives. You cannot have a divine moment that would not be evident in noticeable changes. So God remembered Noah and the floods dried up (Gen. 8: 1); God also remembered Sarah and she bore a son in old age (Gen. 21: 1-2). Such moments make a mess of expert opinions (2 Kings 7:1-8) and stirs us to believe the Lord’s report (Isa. 53:1). It's your time to be remembered; your time of favour; your time of testimony. I just can't explain or shake it off but a divine moment is upon us. Things would happen so fast, you'd lose count. The elements of nature and mankind would be in league to help you favourably. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭A divine moment that you don't anticipate in would mean nothing to you even when it happens. PRAYER: Dear Lord, please remember me for good and cause my floods to dry up. Stir me in the direction of experiences that are new but nonetheless miraculously divine. Defy expert opinions to establish Your supremacy in the things that concern me. May Your will be done, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Topic: GO FORWARD (Part 3)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward" - Deuteronomy 2:3 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Exodus 14:15 KJV‬ 15. ‭‭And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward: INSPIRATION: God is touched by what and how we feel (Heb. 4: 15). So when He tells you to go forward or to move on, He's not being emotionless or unconcerned about your plight. Rather, He's offering you the best prescription for your heart and entire wellbeing. The emotional torture and endless trauma of building monuments around your pain is what He's trying to make you see and save you from. Staying pained leaves you drained and defeated always. Stop investing emotionally in things that are dead (Luke 24:5). Invest time, energy and resources in developing character traits that make for a better living, greater access to opportunities and victory life. Gratify yourself with self-empowering actions that challenge your statusquo. Crying instead of acting would leave you at the mercy of what seeks to destroy you; and until you take a dive, your parachute would never activate to get you to a safe landing. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭The bigger picture can only be seen on the other side of a positive action. Go forward! PRAYER: Dear Lord, I refused to be caught between opinions whether to move forward or stay buried in despair. My spirit is liberated from the stagnant grip of my past failures; my heart receives light to move on from every failed dream, plan or investment. I'm a recipient of divine grace and a greater future awaits me as I take bold steps in faith to move forward, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Topic: GO FORWARD (Part 2)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward" - Deuteronomy 2:3 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Exodus 14:15 KJV‬ 15. ‭‭And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward: INSPIRATION: Going forward from a pain or setback takes a lot of discipline, willpower, dogged determination and courage. Going forward may not remove or undo the pain, but it offers a soothing relief that your life is gaining momentum and trajectory again. At times, moving forward may not necessarily be you turning your rumbles into building blocks but in turning your blocks into a pillow when life hits you hard to the point of running like Jacob (Gen. 28:11). When God says to move forward, He wasn't dismissing your pains or feelings as inconsequential. He was literally asking, "Why do you seek the living among the dead?" (Luke 24:5). In other words, bury it behind you like something dead and move! How much of dwelling on your past can bring back a dead relationship that left you heartbroken? How would feasting on your pain bring back to life your loved one? Can a guilty trip remedy what's been spilled? TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Think critically and strategically. Think of ways and actions that are self-empowering PRAYER: Dear Lord, I'm enabled by Your grace to convert my pain to my stepping stone; I refused to dwell endlessly on my past or to judge you unfaithful. I develop a positive attitude towards setbacks; I pick my lessons and forge ahead to more productive ways of living, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Monday, May 11, 2026 Topic: GO FORWARD! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward" - Deuteronomy 2:3 KJV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Exodus 14:15 KJV‬ 15. ‭‭And the LORD said unto Moses, Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward: INSPIRATION: Sometimes, life's tragic events leave us between the rock and a hard place, where it is difficult to make meaning out of it, and near impossible to move on. So we get stuck and at worse, wander in circles. At such instances, reason is lost and counsel is futile. We're bitter, and generally confused because no effort appears good enough to remedy things. At such moments, God's instruction says to move forward regardless of our reality. To move forward, press hard against your wall and force your way through. What's stopping us isn't going to give up or loosen it's grip on us just like that. We must exert ourselves, defy the odds and surmount the obstacles. Be creative and innovative with executing your new strategy, but press forward nonetheless. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Stop! Take a deep breath. Look your problems in the face and move forward! PRAYER: Dear Lord, by your grace, I'm unstoppable and unlimited. Nothing holds me back or puts me down. I rise to a new level with each fall, and soar higher in obedience to Your command to go forward! My eyes open to new escape routes that usher me into my enlarged place in destiny, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Saturday, May 9, 2026 Topic: GOD'S WELFARE PLAN! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭As she got up to glean, Boaz gave orders to his men, “Let her gather among the sheaves and don’t reprimand her" - Ruth 2:15 NIV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Leviticus 23:22 NIV‬ 22. ‭When you reap the harvest of your land, do not reap to the very edges of your field or gather the gleanings of your harvest. Leave them for the poor and for the foreigner residing among you. I am the Lord your God. INSPIRATION: Welfare entails various forms of financial aid, public assistance, social security, provided to those who are in need of it by the government, civil society organisations or individuals. God has a welfare plan for His people too who we're distressed. He would not let you suffer endless reproach so He made adequate laws and provisions to cater to your needs. But don't take social welfare as your permanent source! Don't get hooked on freebies like someone hooked on hard drugs. Handouts make for temporary solutions that should not be given a permanent status. Handouts are meant to bridge the moment while you work at fixing your temporary inabilities. In you lies the power to turn things around. Don't let the power fuse out unproductively as there's time for everything (Eccl. 3:1). Like Ruth, you can own what used to support you. Turn the odds in your favour. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Turn your odds into empowering and enriching moments. Live above any temporary limitation. PRAYER: Dear Lord, I receive grace to see my setbacks as only temporary and not something to build a permanent monument around. I'm empowered to rise back up from every fall, turning defeats into triumph and owning the fields that I used to depend on for support, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Thursday, May 7, 2026 Topic: POSSIBILITIES ABOUND (Part 4)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭So I prophesied as I was commanded; and as I prophesied, there was a [thundering] noise, and behold, a rattling; and the bones came together, bone to its bone" - Ezekiel 37:7 AMP‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Matthew 14:28 AMP‬ 28. Peter replied to Him, “Lord, if it is [really] You, command me to come to You on the water.” INSPIRATION: Possibilities abound but appear inaccessible most times, making it look like it doesn't exist. One reason this happens is we lose steam too quickly and get too deflated to hold on to our beliefs or stay consistent with our confessions till the end. A ship will remain afloat as long as she doesn't allow water from its environment to leak into it. Once there's a leakage, sinking is inevitable. A lot of us are sinking for allowing things external to us to invade our inner space. Hence, we're asked to guard our hearts (Prov. 4: 23). Protect your territory. We all have personal issues pressing at us from every side, but it's up to you to be skilful enough to stop the circumstances of our environment to weigh us down. Else, it could lead to frustration and depression, and if need be, a loss of vision and ideas. It is at this point where people lose their possibilities. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Don't lose your conviction and enthusiasm before your days of glory sets in. PRAYER: Dear Lord, please, help to guard my heart, to retain my convictions and enthusiasm no matter the odds that come against me. May I not lose my energy or allow my space to be infiltrated. I know great things are written and spoken of me and with Your help, none of these shall go wasted or drowned, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Topic: POSSIBILITIES ABOUND (Part 3)! Memory Verse: "‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭So I prophesied as I was commanded; and as I prophesied, there was a [thundering] noise, and behold, a rattling; and the bones came together, bone to its bone" - Ezekiel 37:7 AMP‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Matthew 14:28 AMP‬ 28. Peter replied to Him, “Lord, if it is [really] You, command me to come to You on the water.” INSPIRATION: The story in Chapter 5 of John's gospel of a man sick for 38yrs and what stood between him and his healing was stepping into the water when it was stirred. Believers must understand that except there's a stirring, certain things will remain impossible. The stirring of the Holy Spirit will suspend, bypass or break known protocols to get you! It'd overturn verdicts and expert predictions to release Heaven's mandate on you. When the water is stirred, you're not only enabled to plunge in, your eyes are opened to see the accuracy of pictures concerning your future. God told Abraham, "As far as your eyes can see, I've given it to you" (Gen 13: 14-15). Seeing is critical to manifesting possibilities. As long as the flock under Jacob's watch mated before the peeled woods, the possibility of birthing streaked, spotted and speckled offsprings abound because they saw (Gen. 30: 38-39). This was another protocol-breaking feat! TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭With all your getting, get your water stirred always! It's a huge difference maker! PRAYER: Dear Lord, please, break every protocol for my sake to bring me into Your streams of unlimited possibilities. Stir the waters of my destiny, open my eyes to see the right pictures and my heart to conceive and birth every great vision or picture You put in my heart, in Jesus name

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Tuesday, May 5, 2026 Topic: POSSIBILITIES ABOUND (Part 2)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭So I prophesied as I was commanded; and as I prophesied, there was a [thundering] noise, and behold, a rattling; and the bones came together, bone to its bone" - Ezekiel 37:7 AMP‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Matthew 14:28 AMP‬ 28. Peter replied to Him, “Lord, if it is [really] You, command me to come to You on the water.” INSPIRATION: Possibilities abound when faith is stirred. This stirring is activated in the place of Holy Spirit inspired prayers (Jude 20) and the hearing of undiluted word of faith (Rom. 10: 17). When faith is stirred, nothing is impossible thereafter (Mk 11: 23-24). Faith as a catalyst moves the intangibles in the spirit realm to the physical plain. The presence of faith changes the dynamics of our expectations and delivers possibilities more than we could ever imagine or ask for (Eph. 3:20). Engage the supernatural; pray intensely in the Holy Spirit and see the difference. See possibilities as you pray, study or meditate and dare to believe. Keep your belief alive by watering it with faith-based confessions until it delivers the results to you. Keep the images of your expectations before you and weave faith around them. Others may remain in the boat but be the Peter that walks the miracle! Walk on your water!! To him that believes, no impossibilities at all (Mk. 9: 23). TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Unwavering faith can make you walk on water and raise the dead. Impossibilities doesn't exist where faith reigns! PRAYER: Dear Lord, may my faith not fail me when it is required the most; help me to daily build on my faith, praying in the Holy Ghost. Help me to stay tuned in on this frequency of faith where possibilities abound, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Monday, May 4, 2026 Topic: POSSIBILITIES ABOUND! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭So I prophesied as I was commanded; and as I prophesied, there was a [thundering] noise, and behold, a rattling; and the bones came together, bone to its bone" - Ezekiel 37:7 AMP‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Matthew 14:28 AMP‬ 28. Peter replied to Him, “Lord, if it is [really] You, command me to come to You on the water.” INSPIRATION: There's a realm where possibilities and impossibilities abound. It follows a chain of command and the voice you yield to. Jesus commanded Peter to 'come' and he began to walk on water. The command triggered a response that defied the laws of physics and paid no attention to his limitations as a man. The sovereign summons of God's command when heard and yielded to, turns you into a theatre of possibilities. The command that Ezekiel heard brought back an army of dead people! Neither he nor Peter showed signs of doubt in God's command. Doubt takes your mind away from expressing faith in His command and leaves you in the realm of logical analysis. Doubt takes your eyes off the realm where possibilities abound and keeps you in the realm of speculation, where your miracle can be easily stolen or aborted. As soon as Peter took his eyes of the source of the force generating his miracle, be begun to sink. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Your miracle awaits a command-triggered response. When you hear the sound of His command, do as occasion serves you! PRAYER: Dear Lord, circumcise my ears and give me the grace to hear and respond obediently to the command of Your Spirit. I banish the spirit of doubt, logic and fear. As I act on your command, may I witness quick miracles like Ezekiel and Peter did once they obeyed Your command, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Saturday, May 2, 2026 Topic: APPEALING AROMA (Part4)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven" - Matthew 5:16 NIV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭2 Corinthians 2:15-16 NIV 15. ‭For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. 16. To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task? INSPIRATION: After Jacob tricked Esau to get his birthright, we see a scenario play out where he also scented like Esau, and it made Isaac release the blessings on him (Gen. 27: 27). Isaac was so used to Esau's aura that he got fooled by Jacob. How many people can discern your aura and how does it make them behave towards you? Does it evoke the release of blessing, favour, gain? Aside the fact that Jacob was God's choice for this blessing, his smell triggered the blessings also. On the flip side of this, are people carrying very strong negative aura like a spell. Help gets withdrawn when it's most needed at very critical moments; the aura repels their favour and leaves them in dire straits every time. Repeated negative incidents fill their lives thus heightening and widening their miseries. Regardless, Jesus took care of this by blotting out every handwriting that could work against you (Col. 2: 14). This is the gospel: you've been washed by Jesus's blood and made completely free! TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Be conscious and curious to know the kind of aura you emit PRAYER: Dear Lord, please deliver me from every form of repelling aroma that drives favour and blessings from me. I come under the cleansing power of the blood of Jesus and it separates me from the effects of a negative aroma in all ramifications, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Sunday, May 3, 2026 Topic: APPEALING AROMA  (Part 5)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven" - Matthew 5:16 NIV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭2 Corinthians 2:15-16 NIV 15. ‭For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. 16. To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task? INSPIRATION: As we take on the final lap in this series, I wish you could take a more critical look at these scriptures and mirror yourself in them: how far/bright does your light shine? Is it visible and attractive enough to others to make them glorify God? Light, in this context, is your aroma, your nature or character on display before others. Does it send off a pleasant scent that glorifies God and makes you likeable or it delivers the exact opposite? When Paul says, "For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing" (2 Cor. 2: 15), the question you should ask is, 'How?' The Contemporary English Version puts it thus, "‭In fact, God thinks of us as a perfume that brings Christ to everyone. For people who are being saved, this perfume has a sweet smell and leads them to a better life. But for people who are lost, it has a bad smell and leads them to a horrible death. No one really has what it takes to do this work" (2 Cor 2:15-16). TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭You can either emit sweetness or offense! One leads to a better life for others, the other leads people to a horrible death. PRAYER: Dear Lord, I receive grace to light up my world with the right pleasing aroma that brings glory to you and salvation to others. May I not become a source of stumbling to anyone with my lifestyle, actions or inactions. I give out grace as I've received of Christ and it brings healing and salvation to others, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Friday, May 1, 2026 Topic: APPEALING AROMA (Part 3)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven" - Matthew 5:16 NIV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭2 Corinthians 2:15-16 NIV 15. ‭For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. 16. To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task? INSPIRATION: Some aroma can be so tempting, sweeping you off your feet if you let down your guards. Jacob's stew had such an appealing aroma that made Esau sell off his birthright so cheaply. When you do not place premium value on principles that govern your life, you'd become as reckless as Esau, making choices that trade off your future for immediate pleasure. You shouldn't bite everything that appeals because their glistering appeal may just be a trap to lure you away by lust. In contemporary times, temptation comes so easily. The Internet would bring it right at your doorsteps! Your eye and ear gates become tools that heighten the appealing aroma to sin. Except you make a covenant with your eyes like Job (Job 31: 1), or like Joseph, choose not to do wickedness against God (Gen. 39: 9), there's so much appealing aroma to go round that has ruined many a great destiny. Some aroma are slippery peels you must guide against! TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Take heed to yourself and the things that appeal to you before they destroy you! PRAYER: Dear Lord, please deliver me from every form of appealing aroma that could bring about my downfall. Help me to guide my steps and choices; lead me to guard my heart, eyes and ear gates so that I do not give to subtle or brazen attempts to entice me with evil, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Thursday, April 30, 2026 Topic: AROMA THAT APPEALS (Part 2)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven" - Matthew 5:16 NIV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭2 Corinthians 2:15-16 NIV 15. ‭For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. 16. To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task? INSPIRATION: When you brew coffee, its real aroma comes out. Pressure brings out your true essence and determines what stuff you're made of. Societal culture and expectations may shape your lifestyle but the aroma you give off afterwards is uniquely rooted in who you are! Who are you when the going is good or when it is tough? What's your tenacity threshold when life exerts on you? Do you buckle or soar? You don't really know your true worth until you are put under intense pressure. Under pressure you perform better or worse but real pressure is meant to bring out the treasure in you! Sometimes, your aroma are your inbuilt qualities that come through unannounced. It is what people perceive and can relate to. It isn't about you trying to impress, it's a natural flow that you can't control. That's your true essence. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Under pressure, you perform better or worse, but it reveals your true nature. PRAYER: Dear Lord, please help me to give off the kind of sweet aroma that's a replica of the life you lived and called us to. I want to be Christ-like in all I do, say or represent. Help me to exhibit grace and virtue that draws men to your saving knowledge, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Wednesday, April 29, 2026 Topic: APPEALING AROMA! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven" - Matthew 5:16 NIV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭2 Corinthians 2:15-16 NIV 15. ‭For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing. 16. To the one we are an aroma that brings death; to the other, an aroma that brings life. And who is equal to such a task? INSPIRATION: One cannot help but notice the aroma from a restaurant kitchen or bakery if you walked by, same way the scent of a good perfume gets noticed as you come in close proximity to users. Likewise, an offensive odour abhorrent to people can easily be noticed and it sends off a repellant response. What aroma do you exude and how do people perceive you: grateful, graceful, sweet, humble, nice, friendly or arrogant, prideful, disagreeable, etc.? Paul says, "For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing." You can't be pleasing aroma of Christ to God and distasteful to people. Good and bad cannot and should not flow from you. You can't pick and choose whom to be nice to and whom to treat with disdain for all men are equal. If people can't see and glorify God through the aroma you give off, then something is fundamentally wrong with the kind of Christianity that you practice. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Odour repels, good scents attract. What's your aroma, repellant or attractive? PRAYER: Dear Lord, please help me to give off the kind of sweet aroma that's a replica of the life you lived and called us to. I want to be Christ-like in all I do, say or represent. Help me to exhibit grace and virtue that draws men to your saving knowledge, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Monday, April 27, 2026 Topic: SURVIVED? THEN, WHAT NEXT? (Part 4)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me" - Micah 7:8 KJV Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Psalm 119:71 KJV‬ 71. ‭ It is good for me that I have been afflicted; That I might learn thy statutes. INSPIRATION: “Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear” (Heb 11: 3). God gave us this example—He called things into existence from nothing or things that are not seen. Do not limit yourself to material things. For instance, you may have lost the ability to concentrate on accomplishing goals, you could mentally picture yourself being able to do so once again and get things done. Let your imaginations run free. From your compensation fantasy you can evolve a more realistic list of experiences, attitudes, and objectives that can serve as forms of compensation for your sufferings. You will find out that although it is important to give yourself material goods and pleasurable experiences, it is also important to treat yourself with loving kindness on a daily basis. There's nothing that can ever surpass self-love as it gives you self-assurance and self-awareness that wins against all forms of personal insecurities and low self-esteem. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Be a dreamer and allow your mind to be a creative thinker. Recreate a new world, call forth your expectations. PRAYER: Dear Lord, my mind is enlarged and enabled to dream in pictures and to call into existence the things yet unseen. I'm unlimited; not even my past can hinder me. I receive strength to press forward and upward towards the mark of all that I can imagine. I've learned to compensate myself with the big picture and so shall it be, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Sunday, April 26, 2026 Topic: SURVIVED? THEN, WHAT NEXT? (Part 3)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me" - Micah 7:8 KJV Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Psalm 119:71 KJV‬ 71. ‭ It is good for me that I have been afflicted; That I might learn thy statutes. INSPIRATION: As a survivor, develop yourself by learning practicable ways of compensating yourself. Self-compensation is a major form of looking passed the past as well as a major form of empowerment, because it puts you in control. Generally, compensating yourself for your losses is much more reliable than expecting the persons or organizations that harmed you to do so. Part of self-compensation is having a mental picture of the things you would like to have, but which, at this moment, you feel are simply not available in the real world. Do not let reality inhibit you. Pretend you can have anything you want because you belong to God who specializes in “calling those things which be not as though they were” (Romans 4: 17). TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭The best form of revenge is intentional self-development. Compensate yourself handsomely with it. PRAYER: Dear Lord, please help me not to get trapped in the quest for a revenge from my hurting past at the expense of compensating myself with what has real eternal value. I choose the path of self-development over the pain of wallowing in self-pity, self-blame and playing the victim card. Give me grace, Lord, to live in victory, in Jesus name

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Saturday, April 25, 2026 Topic: SURVIVOR'S INSTINCT (Part 2)! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me" - Micah 7:8 KJV Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Psalm 119:71 KJV‬ 71. ‭ It is good for me that I have been afflicted; That I might learn thy statutes. INSPIRATION: Yesterday, we talked about the harmful effect of revenge. The energies and emotions for revenge could be channelled in more constructive and objective ways that would benefit you and others. A more constructive way in the long run, may be to join or begin an organization dedicated to victims’ issues or to prevent what happened to you from happening to others. Having been a victim, you are in a unique position to help others who also have been wounded. Being a victim, you may have acquired insight into the conditions that contributed to your trauma. Others who've never been traumatized may not have such insights. There're countless ways to use your grief for good. At times, the best revenge is a well-spent life. As a survivor, one major goal is to take better care of yourself spiritually, emotionally and physically. Surviving a trauma can be a big form of revenge in certain situations. In addition, further revenge is to develop yourself—to go on to enjoy life and make a contribution to it. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭As a survivor, reward yourself with a better life. Be very intentional with your choices. PRAYER: Dear Lord, please help me to make a paradigm shift as to how I view a trauma. Empower me to turn every past hurt into a purpose birthing venture. Guide me in this new discovery, that I can make the most of my past not to only empower myself but others, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Friday, April 24, 2026 Topic: SURVIVOR'S INSTINCT! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, the Lord shall be a light unto me" - Micah 7:8 KJV Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Psalm 119:71 KJV‬ 71. ‭ It is good for me that I have been afflicted; That I might learn thy statutes. INSPIRATION: Survivors of a painful and hurting experience fall into one of two extreme modes of reaction. One extreme is to continue the victim role of being powerless, allowing others to abuse or take advantage of you without protest in many current life situations. At the other extreme are survivors who are determined to never again be taken advantage of or exploited by anyone or any force. They're determined to get rid of the victim role and fight against anything that threatens their rights. A survivor, desiring to part with the yoke of passivity and negativity, makes effort to do so in admirable ways, especially, if done in consideration of his physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. To fight back the negative effect of your trauma is good. Note that fighting back and planning to take revenge on those who hurt you is not one and the same thing. At times, the process of carrying out a revenge could possibly lead to your secondary wounding thereby inflicting yourself with more harm than good. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭As a survivor, seek out activities that build your esteem and reaffirm your worth and commit to them rather than seek revenge. PRAYER: Dear Lord, please help to see the brighter side after surviving a trauma. Teach me how to empower myself and build my self-worth without giving room for external exploitation and abuse. Help me to be discerning and trusting again as I heal and forge ahead, in Jesus name.

INSPIRE Devotionals With Emmanuel Afiawari Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Topic: IT'S MY OVERFLOW SEASON! Memory Verse: ‭‭"‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance" - Psalms 65:11 NIV‬ Bible Text: ‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭‭ ‭Psalms 23:5 NIV‬ 5. ‭‭You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. INSPIRATION: I feel so strongly within me that a new season is upon us; season of overflow, not just in blessings only but in graces, wisdom, excellence, dominion, outstanding results, proficiency in delivery. Your gifts are getting prominence, making you make quantum leaps. God is about to move you into the realm of abundance; you'll have more than enough of everything yet, the vaults of His overflow will not stop! Watch this space; in spite of the enemy's worst attacks, an overflowing table has been set before you. Naysayers may try, but they can't stop your overflow! There's an empowering grace that makes overflow seamless. The anointing puts a crown on you that stirs up the flow of abundance. See yourself operating in higher dimension like never done. Watch yourself smash records and set new standards. You're becoming the new reference point for outstanding performance. It's a new dawn. TODAY'S TAKE HOME: ‭‭Get ready to carry your evidence. Gears are shifting, doors are opening with speed. It's a new era of God's overflow. PRAYER: Dear Lord, I receive grace to step into the new dimension of abundance You've called and ushered me into. My cup overflows in knowledge, wisdom, blessing, understanding, and resources. I abound in grace and prosper in all that I do because my path keeps yielding abundance, in Jesus name.