{"id":2778,"date":"2021-07-30T09:41:32","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T09:41:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/christianassociationofnigeria.org\/?p=2778"},"modified":"2021-07-30T09:41:36","modified_gmt":"2021-07-30T09:41:36","slug":"divine-provision-beyond-our-financial-expectations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/christianassociationofnigeria.org\/?p=2778","title":{"rendered":"DIVINE PROVISION: \u201cBEYOND OUR FINANCIAL EXPECTATIONS\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"820\" height=\"679\" src=\"https:\/\/christianassociationofnigeria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Christian-Association-Of-Nigeria-new.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/christianassociationofnigeria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Christian-Association-Of-Nigeria-new.jpg 820w, https:\/\/christianassociationofnigeria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Christian-Association-Of-Nigeria-new-600x497.jpg 600w, https:\/\/christianassociationofnigeria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Christian-Association-Of-Nigeria-new-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/christianassociationofnigeria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Christian-Association-Of-Nigeria-new-768x636.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When Moses Bliss sang: \u201cGod is too faithful\u201d, the reality in that song is so evident, especially in our daily living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>God has evidently been faithful towards us, our families and businesses; and we can make a brief analysis to see how awesome He has been in providing and sustaining us, daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s try doing some calculation and financial fix to unveil how God has been taking care of us in an all-encompassing way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-style-large\"><p>Note, it\u2019s not about how organized, coordinated or financial intelligent we are towards our daily living; but God has made a way that has enabled us to LIVING ABOVE OUT FINANCIAL EXPECTATIONS.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s consider a family with Three (3) Children, yourself and spouse:&nbsp; 3 +2=5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s do the calculation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5 plates of food for breakfast, 5 plates for lunch &amp; 5 plates for dinner<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>= 15 plates of food per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Multiply by at least N300 per plate:&nbsp; =&nbsp; N4,500<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0N4,500 per day for 30 days (1 month); We spend average of N135, 000 per month\u2026 That\u2019s N1,620,000 per annum \u2026and you say, you are not a millionaire?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Snacks and in-between meals are not included o! School fees, are not included. Medical bills are not included here too. Transport fare\/fueling not yet in the calculation o! What of recharge cards, subscriptions and other miscellaneous. Shoes, clothes etc, not added o! After all, we no go go out naked nah\u2026 Right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>House rent, for those without a house of their own, is not included. Outrageous Electricity bills and other utility bills are not in the calculation. \u2018Oga something for the boys?\u2019 no dey there oooo! (Lol)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, the question is, \u201cHow do you make it happen with your monthly stipends?\u201d Isn\u2019t it a miracle that we live, and still pushing?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, God just have a special way of coming through for us at each time we are stranded?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Count your blessings, name them one by one; Count your blessings, see what God has done;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Count your blessings, name them one by one; And it will surprise you what the LORD\u00a0 has done for you and your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" src=\"https:\/\/christianassociationofnigeria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/800px_COLOURBOX40051557.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2780\" srcset=\"https:\/\/christianassociationofnigeria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/800px_COLOURBOX40051557.jpg 800w, https:\/\/christianassociationofnigeria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/800px_COLOURBOX40051557-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/christianassociationofnigeria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/800px_COLOURBOX40051557-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/christianassociationofnigeria.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/800px_COLOURBOX40051557-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s return all Glory to our creator. Let us be grateful for all the faithfulness, care and kindness God has shown us, and is still showing us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daily, make \u201cTHANK YOU JESUS CHRIST\u201d your anthem. He rewards a grateful heart with more than what we expected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, you must be closer to God at all times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When Moses Bliss sang: \u201cGod is too faithful\u201d, the reality in that song is so evident, especially in our daily living. God has evidently been faithful towards us, our families and businesses; and we can make a brief analysis to see how awesome He has been in providing and sustaining us, daily. 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