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A Prayer to Appreciate God's BlessingsBy Victoria Riollano “So‚ Esau despised his birthright.” – Genesis 25:34b I get annoyed a lot more than I should. A messy car‚ loud children‚ friends who text a tad too much‚ or a bank account that isn't as bountiful as I would like could irritate my entire mood. I find myself wrapped up in how much someone or something is impacting my day‚ and I get frustrated. Instead of being thankful for the blessings God has given me‚ like my home‚ friends‚ or vehicle‚ I complain about how I feel when things aren't just right. But lately‚ the Lord has shown me that this choice to not truly appreciate all that I have is not pleasing to him. What if I held God's blessings close to my heart rather than in contempt? What if I chose to walk in joy and gratitude versus pity and annoyance? I am convinced that I am not alone. In fact‚ in Genesis 25:29-34‚ we see the story of Esau and Jacob‚ which serves as a reminder to cherish God's gifts. In this story‚ Esau is tired from a long day of work. In a hurry to feed himself‚ he asks his brother Jacob for a taste of soup. Jacob saw this as an opportunity to secure a major blessing. Jacob offers Esau the stew for a hefty price‚ Esau's birthright. In modern-day society‚ the birthright would be the equivalent of one's inheritance or being named the beneficiary of someone's very large life insurance policy. Yet‚ Essau was so consumed by the hunger pangs that he states in Genesis 25:32‚ "Look‚ I am about to die‚" Esau said. "What good is the birthright to me?" And with that‚ Esau trades in his birthright‚ which would have guaranteed him land‚ authority‚ and wealth for years to come‚ for a single bowl of soup. In this moment‚ Essau allowed a momentary irritation to cheat him out of generations of blessings to come! Sadly‚ the passage ends with this. “So Esau despised his birthright.” Genesis 25:34b Interestingly‚ the word despised means that Esau disregarded or cared less about his birthright. The more I read this passage‚ the more the Lord reminds me that the choice not to appreciate what God has blessed you with is dishonoring to God. While Jacob couldn't wait for the opportunity to have the birthright‚ Esau was willing to give it away with no regard. If you continue to follow Esau's story‚ we see a downward spiral of missing out on God's best for his life because of this crucial moment. Friends‚ there are blessings you have in your life that many people wish they could boast of. In my own life‚ I have been guilty of holding resentment toward the very things that I had prayed for.  My prayer for you is that you see the beauty of God's hand in your life! Will there be a hard day? Sure! Will you find yourself overwhelmed? Yes! However‚ never become so frustrated that you start to despise the very thing God has blessed you with. Pray for a strategy on how to steward the blessing and treasure it with all your heart. Let's pray. Father God‚ I thank you for every blessing that you have given me. Lord‚ teach me to be grateful. There are times when I allow myself to get caught up in the daily frustrations. In these moments‚ teach me to seek you for wisdom instead of complaining. God‚ show me the beauty even in the broken moments. Help me to have a sense of gratitude and appreciation. Forgive me for every time I have treated your blessings with contempt. Thank you for being patient with me and guiding me. May my words and the thoughts deep within my heart be perfected by your Word. In Jesus’ name. Amen. Photo credit: ©Getty Images/Jacob Wackerhausen Victoria Riollano is an author‚ blogger‚ and speaker. As a mother of seven‚ military spouse‚ Psychology professor and minister's wife‚ Victoria has learned the art of balancing family and accomplishing God's ultimate purpose for her life. Recently‚ Victoria released a parenting book called Warrior Mother: Equipping Your Heart to Fight for Your Family's Faith. This book empowers mothers to find strength in trusting the Lord with their children. Ultimately‚ her desire is to empower women to live a life of victory‚ hope‚ and love. She believes that with Christ we can live a life that is ALWAYS winning. You can learn more about her ministry at victoryspeaks.org. Teach Us to Pray is a FREE prayer podcast hosted by iBelieve writer Christina Patterson. Each week‚ she gives you practical‚ real-life tips on how to grow your faith and relationship with God through the power of prayer. To listen to her episode on What to Pray in the Morning for a Worry-Free Day‚ click below! Now that you’ve prayed‚ are you in need of someone to pray for YOU? Click the button below! Visit iBelieve.com for more inspiring prayer content. The post A Prayer to Appreciate God’s Blessings – Your Daily Prayer – February 7 appeared first on GodUpdates.

February 7‚ 2024 The Name You Call YourselfSHARON JAYNES  Lee en español "... Fear not‚ for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name‚ you are mine." Isaiah 43:1 (ESV) I held Harper's hand as we walked into the restaurant to place our name on the waiting list. Actually‚ I walked; my 7-year-old grandniece skipped. I gave the hostess the number in our party‚ expressed the desire for an outside table‚ and told her yes‚ crayons‚ please. Then the hostess asked my name. I replied‚ "Sharon." Harper quickly corrected me: "No. It's Aunt Sharon." Smiles and giggles went all around. Harper had no idea what was so funny. All through life‚ we are known by different names. Some lovely. Some laughable. Some loathsome. Some others call us. Some we call ourselves. In the Bible‚ there is a story of a woman named Naomi who changed her name. She and her family left their home in Bethlehem and moved to Moab‚ but over the next 10 years‚ her husband and two married sons died. When she decided to return to Bethlehem‚ only her daughter-in-law Ruth joined her. Naomi was broken. She must have looked very different as she trudged into town forlorn. "Is that Naomi?" her friends asked. She said‚ "Don't call me Naomi‚" which means "pleasant" in Hebrew. "Call me Mara [bitter]‚ because the Almighty has made my life very bitter. I went away full‚ but the LORD has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi? The LORD has afflicted me; the Almighty has brought misfortune upon me" (Ruth 1:20-21‚ NIV). A time or two‚ I have changed what I call myself according to the circumstances of my life. Failure. Unwanted. Inadequate. Loser. But you know what? None of those names is true. Those are not names God calls me ... or you. No matter what's on your birth certificate‚ what others have called you‚ or what you have called yourself‚ God calls you His dearly loved child. If you have placed your faith in Jesus‚ He also calls you: Anointed (2 Corinthians 1:21-22).Appointed (John 15:16).Accepted (Romans 15:7). Reconciled (Romans 5:10).Righteous (2 Corinthians 5:21).Redeemed (Galatians 3:13). Forgiven (Ephesians 1:7).Free (Romans 8:1).Friend (John 15:15). Chosen (Ephesians 1:4).Holy (Colossians 1:22).Dearly loved (Colossians 3:12). Justified (Romans 5:9).Qualified (Colossians 1:12).Jesus' bride (2 Corinthians 11:2). Those are the names we need to remember. Eventually Ruth married Naomi's relative Boaz and had a son. Naomi’s friends then encouraged her‚ "Praise be to the LORD‚ who this day has not left you without a guardian-redeemer ... He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age" (Ruth 4:14-15a‚ NIV). Let's learn from Naomi that our identity and dignity is given to us by God‚ our Redeemer. And let’s make sure we don't change what we call ourselves according to ever-changing circumstances. Instead‚ may we listen to God’s voice: "I have called you by name‚ you are mine" (Isaiah 43:1). Father‚ forgive me for seeing myself as less than how You see me. Regardless of my circumstances‚ help me remember I am holy‚ chosen and dearly loved. In Jesus' Name‚ Amen. OUR FAVORITE THINGS Do the voices in your head tell you that you are not good enough‚ smart enough‚ pretty enough‚ or just not enough at all? If so‚ it's time to stop listening to the lies that sabotage your confidence and replace them with truth. Sharon's book Enough: Silencing the Lies That Steal Your Confidence will help you start believing the truth about who God says you are. ENGAGE Click over to Sharon's website for a FREE guide of "70 Common Lies We Tell Ourselves and Biblical Truths to Replace Them." FOR DEEPER STUDY Matthew 5:13-14a‚ "You are the salt of the earth ... You are the light of the world" (NIV). 2 Corinthians 2:15‚ "For we are to God the pleasing aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing" (NIV). What names have you been calling yourself that you need to drop? What names that God is calling you resonate with your heart? We'd love to hear from you in the comments. © 2024 by Sharon Jaynes. All rights reserved. Proverbs 31 MinistriesP.O. Box 3189 Matthews‚ NC 28106 www.Proverbs31.org The post The Name You Call Yourself – Encouragement for Today – February 7‚ 2024 appeared first on GodUpdates.

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Caught up in controversy surrounding excessive spending and backlash over the GOP’s record of losses under her leadership‚ Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel has faced mounting pressure to resign in recent months. News broke late Tuesday that she has informed GOP presidential primary front-runner Donald Trump that she will be stepping down from the position after the upcoming South Carolina primary election. BREAKING NEWS: Ronna McDaniel‚ Chairwoman of The Republican Party is resigning. pic.twitter.com/DGMDW1U77b — Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives (@dom_lucre) February 7‚ 2024 According to The New York Times: Mr. Trump is then likely to promote the chairman of the North Carolina Republican Party‚ Michael Whatley‚ as her replacement‚ according to several people familiar with the discussions. Under the arcana of the committee’s rules‚ however‚ Mr. Trump cannot simply install someone. A new election must take place‚ and Mr. Whatley could face internal party dissent. Ms. McDaniel has faced months of pressure‚ a campaign from Trump-allied forces to unseat her and growing dissatisfaction and anxiety in the Trump camp about the strained finances of the R.N.C. as the general election cycle begins early. Then-candidate Vivek Ramaswamy called on McDaniel to resign during a presidential primary debate in November. BREAKING: RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel has told Donald Trump she will be resigning after the South Carolina primary. Good Here is what Vivek Ramaswamy had to say about McDaniel during the primary debates. “We’ve become a party of losers… Since Ronna McDaniel took over as… pic.twitter.com/MvnuidPjdH — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 7‚ 2024 Trump himself has weighed in on the topic in recent days. Trump’s kiss of death for Ronna McDaniel. pic.twitter.com/8OfFAZy0O4 — Big Fish (@BigFish3000) February 7‚ 2024 As NBC News reported: During a Newsmax interview at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida‚ Trump was asked whether he thinks McDaniel should step aside. He responded affirmatively‚ saying: “Well‚ I think she knows that. I think she understands that.” McDaniel was at Mar-a-Lago on Monday night‚ according to a source who saw her there. Trump‚ who is seeking a return to the White House‚ told Fox News on Sunday that “there’ll probably be some changes” at the RNC when he was asked about McDaniel’s performance. He did not elaborate. Social media lit up with reactions to the news of McDaniel’s impending resignation. Buh Bye Ronna McDaniel – is stepping down as RNC Chair… Took a visit with Donald Trump for this to happen What does that tell you? The party of Bush is dead. It’s the MAGA America First party now pic.twitter.com/vyWCw2w8Qa — Real Ben Garrison Cartoons (@GrrrGraphics) February 7‚ 2024 Ronna McDaniel hasn’t done squat for President Trump…so she’s stepping down after the SC Primary!!! pic.twitter.com/EG3js6bKf1 — Santa Surfing (@SantaSurfing) February 7‚ 2024 Here’s a full clip from his recent Newsmax TV interview:

House Republicans failed to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas in a vote Tuesday night in the legislative body. Mayorkas survived impeachment in a 214-216 vote. Four Republicans joined Democrats to vote no on the impeachment. 214-216: The GOP-led House vote to impeach DHS Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border fails. Four Republicans joined all Democrats in voting no. This is the first time in U.S. history that an impeachment vote against a Cabinet member has failed. pic.twitter.com/pA7U0YufKy — The Recount (@therecount) February 6‚ 2024 “DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ IMPEACHMENT VOTE fails due to FOUR Republican NO votes. Rep. Tom McClintock. Rep. Ken Buck. Rep. Mike Gallagher. Rep. Blake Moore‚” Chuck Callesto writes. JUST IN: DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas’ IMPEACHMENT VOTE fails due to FOUR Republican NO votes. Rep. Tom McClintock Rep. Ken Buck Rep. Mike Gallagher Rep. Blake Moore SHOULD THEY BE REPLACED? pic.twitter.com/xFVRQGJzZm — Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) February 7‚ 2024 House Republicans FAILED to impeach Mayorkas over the border crisis by ONE VOTE thanks to four cowardly Republican defectors who sided with Democrats. Rep. Tom McClintockRep. Ken BuckRep. Mike GallagherRep. Blake Moore Shame on all of them. — Liz Wheeler (@Liz_Wheeler) February 7‚ 2024 The Hill reports: The 214-216 vote is a stunning loss for a GOP that has faced continual pressure from its right flank to impeach a Biden official‚ even as the party has waffled over which one to focus on. The failure came about because of the surprise appearance in the chamber of Rep. Al Green (D-Texas)‚ who showed up unexpectedly — having recently had surgery and wearing hospital scrubs and no socks‚ according to NBC — to vote against the bill. Republicans entered the vote with two expected GOP “no” votes from Reps. Ken Buck (Colo.) and Tom McClintock (Calif.)‚ but then a third House GOP lawmaker‚ Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.)‚ also voted against impeachment. The surprise “no” vote prompted numerous GOP colleagues to gather around Gallagher for a lengthy conversation before the vote closed. Democrats at several moments erupted in howls of “order‚” asking that the vote be closed when it was poised to fail. A fourth Republican‚ Rep. Blake Moore (R-Utah)‚ the vice chair of the GOP conference‚ then flipped his vote to “no” seconds before the vote closed‚ a procedural move that allows the conference to bring the legislation back to the floor at a later date. Four House Republicans voted against the impeachment of Mayorkas: Mike Gallagher‚ Tom McClintock‚ Ken Buck‚ and Blake Moore Moore* voted no but only as a matter of procedure so Republicans could bring the impeachment resolution back. pic.twitter.com/TqnmK8DtWM — Citizen Free Press (@CitizenFreePres) February 7‚ 2024 “There was a motion to recommit. That means that we can bring the Articles of Impeachment back to the floor maybe as early as next week. So‚ this is not over yet‚” Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) commented. WATCH: .@RepMTG following failed impeachment vote of Secretary Mayorkas: "There was a motion to recommit. That means that we can bring the Articles of Impeachment back to the floor maybe as early as next week. So‚ this is not over yet." pic.twitter.com/wkccz1LyRL — CSPAN (@cspan) February 7‚ 2024 From the Associated Press: House Speaker Mike Johnson’s spokesman Raj Shah said they “fully intend” to reconsider the articles of impeachment against Mayorkas “when we have the votes for passage.” But next steps are uncertain. In the end‚ three Republicans opposed the impeachment‚ and a fourth Republican switched his vote so the measure could be revisited. The final tally was 214-216. The outcome was another dismal result for the House Republicans who have repeatedly been unable to use their majority power to accomplish political goals‚ or even to keep up with the basics of governing. Johnson‚ who could afford only a few defections from his ranks‚ had said earlier he had personally spoken to Gallagher and another GOP holdout‚ acknowledging the “heavy‚ heavy” vote as he sought their support. “It’s an extreme measure‚” said Johnson‚ R-La. “But extreme times call for extreme measures.” Not since 1876 has a Cabinet secretary faced impeachment charges and it’s the first time a sitting secretary is being impeached — 148 years ago‚ Secretary of War William Belknap resigned just before the vote. The impeachment charges against Mayorkas come as border security is fast becoming a top political issue in the 2024 election‚ a particularly potent line of attack being leveled at President Joe Biden by Republicans‚ led by the party’s front-runner for the presidential nomination‚ Donald Trump.

A new draft law in Kazakhstan would surgically remove the genitals of convicted pedophiles. MPs reportedly have complained the system of chemical castration is not deterring child sex offenders. Elnur Beisenbaev‚ executive secretary of Kazakhstan's ruling Аманат party‚ says chemical castration for pedophiles is not enough. Wants to change law from chemical castration to surgical removal of the genitals. pic.twitter.com/k4ppDMpGWV — National Conservative (@NatCon2022) February 6‚ 2024 Elnur Beisenbaev‚ executive secretary of Kazakhstan’s ruling Аманат party‚ reportedly said the government was ‘spineless’ for failing to insist on surgical castration. pic.twitter.com/g6vKg3cCmI — Clown World (@ClownWorld_) February 6‚ 2024 Daily Mail reports: ‘Unfortunately‚ [sex crimes against children] are happening more and more often‚’ he said‚ suggesting chemical castration – which lowers the male libido through injected anti-androgen drugs – was not effective. ‘By letting a rapist go free‚ we allow them to reoffend‚’ he added. ‘This is evidenced by the death of little Erkizhan in Saryagash.’ Erkezhan Nurmakhan‚ five‚ was lured to a paedophile’s house after he offered her money for an ice cream. Killer Saidolim Gayibnazarov‚ 48‚ who had previous convictions‚ was sentenced to life in jail and chemical castration. ‘The government says our amendment for surgical castration of paedophiles violates human rights‚’ said the MP‚ a father of four‚ who intends to keep pressing for the new law. ‘We don’t suggest applying it to all paedophiles‚ but we’d like to give courts an option of having surgical castration. ‘If a paedophile attack is especially cruel‚ I believe surgical castration must be applied… ‘There were about 430 crimes of this kind committed against our children lately. ‘Our government demonstrates its lack of backbone by not approving surgical castration‚ as if we violate the rights of paedophiles‚ because paedophiles are human beings. ‘I believe they are not human beings.’ Good! – Kazakhstan will surgically remove pedophiles' genitals under new draft law after complaints that chemical castration was not harsh enough.https://t.co/04Wz61xcCP — Signs Of The Times (@SOTTnet) February 6‚ 2024 Last year‚ Russia introduced legislation to consider forced chemical castration of pedophiles similar to the system already operating in Kazakhstan. Putin Introduces Forced Chemical Castration for ALL Pedophiles in Russia https://t.co/KfT8J9ZvnP — Truthseeker (@Xx17965797N) June 22‚ 2023 Per Daily Mail: Russia is moving towards forced chemical castration of paedophiles‚ a system already operating in neighbouring Kazakhstan. A pro-Putin political party in Moscow has produced new legislation which is under review by the government. Russian ally Belarus has already moved to use such a method of castration against convicted child sex offenders. Current laws in Russia have failed to prevent rising paedophile attacks on children‚ according to the ultranationalist Liberal Democratic Party. One brutal alleged attack last month on two girls aged ten and 12 was by a returning fighter from Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine. Named only as Sergei Sh‚ he was wearing his Wagner mercenary army uniform when he threatened the schoolgirls before raping them the day after he arrived in his home city from the war. He told them he would blow them up with a grenade unless they submitted to him.