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Sowing in the Morning Devotional with Pastor Joeys Motomby Itue, Great Soppo, Buea (2026)

11/07/2020

Saturday, July 11, 2020
What Does It Take to Be Happy?

TEXT FOR TODAY
“The commandments of the Lord are right, bringing joy to the heart. The commands of the Lord are clear, giving insight for living.”
—Psalm 19:8
What is the purpose of our existence?

Some might say, “Well, it’s to be happy, of course.” In fact, even the Declaration of Independence lists “the pursuit of Happiness” among “certain unalienable Rights.”

But if you’re chasing after happiness, you might end up as a very unhappy person.

We assume that wealth, education, fame, and fortune will bring us happiness. Actor and comedian Jim Carrey knows a few things about that. He said, “I think everybody should get rich and famous and do everything they ever dreamed of so they can see that it’s not the answer.”

We’re all wired differently, of course. I think some people are naturally happier than others. We see it in children. Some exhibit a happier temperament and a more buoyant attitude. Meanwhile, others aren’t as optimistic.

So how do we find happiness?

After a lot of research, some experts found that family and friends are the best antidote to unhappiness.

They also identified things that don’t make us happy. University of Illinois psychologist Ed Diener concluded that materialism is toxic for happiness.

On the other hand, psychologists say that gratitude has a lot to do with life satisfaction. Talking and writing about what you’re grateful for amplifies your happiness. And learning to savor even the small pleasures has the same effect.

Then there’s forgiveness. “Forgiveness is the trait most strongly linked to happiness,” said University of Michigan psychologist Christopher Peterson. “It’s the queen of all virtues,” he added, “and probably the hardest to come by.”

In other words, forgiving people are happy people.

All these are biblical qualities we can apply to our lives. In the pages of Scripture, we find the virtues of gratitude, forgiveness, and a strong family. It turns out that God had it right all along.

Prayer: Help us Lord to find true happiness in our relationship with Jesus Christ. Amen.

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09/07/2020

Thursday, July 9, 2020
Your the Right Person

TEXT FOR TODAY
“But Moses protested to God, “Who am I to appear before Pharaoh? Who am I to lead the people of Israel out of Egypt?”
—Exodus 3:11

An excuse is what we offer when we don’t really want to do something. It’s the skin of a reason stuffed with a lie. Or, as someone put it, an excuse is a fancy lie all dressed up for dinner.

No matter how we define them, we’ve all made excuses. Even Moses.

Forty years had passed since he fled Egypt for the back side of the desert. He probably thought he was done. After all, he had taken matters into his own hands and killed an Egyptian slave driver. In some ways he was a has-been, a failure, an embarrassment. Even worse, he was a murderer running from the law.

So, when the voice of God came to him through a bush that wouldn’t stop burning, Moses basically said, “Not me. I don’t think I’m the right person.”

But God was saying, “I think you’re just the right person I can use at this moment.”

At 80 years old, Moses was more cautious. He said, “If I go to the people of Israel and tell them, ‘The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,’ they will ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what should I tell them?” (Exodus 3:13 NLT).

God told him, “I am who I am. Say this to the people of Israel: I am has sent me to you” (verse 14 NLT).

I love that. Moses was effectively saying, “Who am I?”

And the Lord said, “I am who I am.”

In other words, “It is not about you, Moses. It’s about Me. You have all of Me, and I will be with you.”

Before God tells us what we’re supposed to do, He tells us who He is. He will work through us. And He will give us what we need, when we need it.

Our complaints are irrelevant. The most important thing is to listen to God's voice.

Prayer: Thank you our God for your Word and the gift of a new day. In Jesus name. Amen.

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30/06/2020

Tueesday, June 30, 2020
Faith over Feelings

TEXT FOR TODAY
“No, O people, the Lord has told you what is good, and this is what he requires of you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God.”
—Micah 6:8

Our relationship with God is an act of faith, not feelings. The Bible says the just will live by faith (see Romans 1:17). It does not say the just shall live by feelings. In fact, our feelings can mislead us. We can have all kinds of emotional reactions to all kinds of things.
I think sometimes we come to church and want to have a breakthrough moment. We think we need an emotional touch. No, we don’t. We just need to worship God whether we feel like it or not. We need to understand that the Christian life is a walk of faith.
Some athletes have a watch that gives them constant feedback, telling them how many steps they’ve taken and whether they’ve reached their fitness goal. Wouldn’t it be great to have a watch that tells us to read the Bible and pray, that keeps us on track in our spiritual lives? Do we need to be told what say and what not say?
I think one of the best definitions of being a Christian is, to borrow Nietzsche’s phrase, a “long obedience in the same direction.” It’s just putting one foot in front of the other and walking with the Lord every day. Some days you feel it. And some days you don’t.
That’s because our objective as Christians is to walk with God and live by faith. Are you walking with God every moment of your life?
Our objective as Christians is to walk with God and live by faith. The Lord Jesus Christ said if we have faith as small as a mustard seed we can bring down mountains. James also said, "Faith without works is dead."
Our feelings and emotions should not override our faith. Act as true disciples of Jesus. Keep the faith no matter the circumstances you face.
Prayer: Grant me grace to walk with You and live by faith in Jesus name. Amen.

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29/06/2020

Sowing in the Morning Devotional
Pastor Joeys Motomby Itue
Monday, June 29, 2020
As Easy As the Door

TEXT FOR TODAY

“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.”
—1 Corinthians 10:13
Some of us, have memorized 1 Corinthians 10:13, and we still remember it today: “No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it” (NKJV).

In other words, there’s always a way out of every temptation. In what we often call the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus tells us to pray, “And do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one” (Luke 11:4 NKJV).

The “evil one” refers to Lucifer, or the Devil. And we cannot overcome him in our own strength.

When we pray, “Do not lead us into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one,” we’re saying, “Lord, don’t allow me to walk into a situation that would overwhelm me and cause me to sin. But deliver me from temptation and any trap the Devil has set for me.”

It’s really an acknowledgment of human weakness. We’re saying, “I know I could sin. Lord, help me.”

We cannot completely remove ourselves from temptation. Otherwise, we would have to leave the planet. And even if we managed to do that, we still wouldn’t be able to get away from it. That’s why we need God’s help.

The Devil is powerful, but he needs our cooperation. So, don’t tell me that you can’t get out of the trap you’re in. Don’t tell me you can’t stop doing whatever it is that you’re doing. Don’t tell me that, because there’s a way out—if you want to take it.

Temptation will follow us wherever we go, but there is always a way out. And sometimes, the way out is as simple as walking out the door.

Prayer: "Lord do not allow us Lord to walk into situations that would overwhelm us and cause us to sin." In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

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25/06/2020

Thursday, June 25, 2020
The Power of Unified Prayer

TEXT FOR TODAY

“So He said to them, ‘When you pray, say: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven.’”
—Luke 11:2
If we were to write what is known as the Lord’s Prayer, it probably would sound like this: “Our Father in Heaven, give us this day our daily bread. Let’s just get down to business. Here’s my list.”

There is a place for petition. There’s nothing wrong with asking the Father in Heaven for what you need.

However, let’s notice that the template for prayer Jesus gave us begins this way: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven” (Luke 11:2 NKJV).

In other words, first take time to contemplate the greatness of God. There are exceptions, of course. If you fall off a ladder and you’re on your way down, a simple “God, help!” will do.

But when we begin our prayers by thinking about the awesomeness of God, it will cause us to see our problems, crises, and burdens in a different light. It will change our perspective as we recognize that God is bigger than our problems.

Let’s also notice that Jesus taught us to pray, “Our Father in Heaven,” “Give us day by day our daily bread,” “And forgive us our sins” (emphasis added).

We need to pray with other believers.

There’s nothing wrong with asking God to forgive our sins and to provide our daily bread, but the emphasis is that it’s something we should do together. Christians need to pray with other Christians.

Have you ever been overwhelmed with something, and then you prayed about it with a Christian friend? You felt so much better after you prayed, didn’t you? That’s because there’s power in unified prayer.

Praying together makes all the difference in the world. The Bible tells us to bear one another’s burdens. Don’t do it alone. Don’t do life alone. Don’t try to be a solo Christian.

Prayer: I exalt Your holy name and magnify the works of Your hands. Grant me grace in praying with others to experience the joy in the difference it makes in the world. In Jesus name. Amen.

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23/06/2020

Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Like Father, Like Son

TEXT FOR TODAY
“Jesus said to him, ‘Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, “Show us the Father”?’”
—John 14:9
If you want to know what God the Father is like, just look at Jesus because Jesus said, “He who has seen Me has seen the Father” (John 14:9 NKJV).

So, what was Jesus like? Well, Jesus was approachable. Little children were drawn to Him, and He blessed them.

At the grave of His friend Lazarus, He wept. Tears streamed down his face. And in the Upper Room He got down on His hands and knees and washed the disciples’ feet, including the feet of Judas, who would betray Him.

Look at the picture Jesus gave us of the Father in the story of the prodigal son. God the Father is presented as a Dad who misses his wayward son and longs for his return. And when the boy makes his way back home, his father can’t wait to see him. He runs to his son and throws his arms around him, showing him deep affection.

This is our Father in Heaven, our Father who will always be there, our Father who listens, and our Father who loves us.

Maybe you’re thinking, “Yes, but the problem is that He’s in Heaven. And Heaven is so far away! I need someone here on earth.”

Well, to begin with, God is omnipresent, which means He’s present everywhere. And is Heaven really that far away? You might think, “Okay, there’s the sky, and then there is the solar system. And Heaven is just so, so far away.”

Maybe in a sense that’s true. But in another sense, Heaven is closer than you realize. Heaven is another dimension. It’s a supernatural realm.

It’s nothing for the Father in Heaven to be able to step into your world. He’s here. And He’s deeply involved and deeply concerned about what you're facing right now. If it concerns you, it concerns Him.

Prayer: Heavenly Father, I pray you step into the issues in my life that keep me far from you. Treat me as you did to the prodigal son and cleanse me from all my sins in Jesus name. Amen.

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22/06/2020

Monday, June 22, 2020
"A Lifestyle of Prayer"

TEXT FOR TODAY
“Once Jesus was in a certain place praying. As he finished, one of his disciples came to him and said, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.’”
—Luke 11:1
Imagine if you could attend a class taught by the finest person in their field from any period in history.

For instance, you could study music under Beethoven. You could go to a drama class where Shakespeare is the professor. Maybe you’d like to study philosophy under C. S. Lewis.

How about a class on prayer taught by Jesus Christ? That sounds good to me. I’d be in that class.

The disciples had the same idea. Luke’s Gospel tells us, “Once Jesus was in a certain place praying. As he finished, one of his disciples came to him and said, ‘Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples’” (11:1 NLT).

So, Jesus gave them this prayer, which we often refer to as the Lord’s Prayer. The Bible, however, never addresses it as such. In fact, I don’t think it was a prayer that Jesus Himself prayed because He would never need to pray, “And forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.” Jesus never sinned.

I think it could better be described as the Disciples’ Prayer. But call it what you like. It’s a model for all prayer.

It’s sort of like when you want to build a home. Maybe you visit a model home first, which is supposed to feel like an actual home. In the same way, this is a model, a template, for all prayer.

Jesus gave us this prayer, which shows that prayer can be taught. We learn by listening to others pray, and we learn by reading the Scriptures. But we need to learn how to pray.

We also need to get into a lifestyle of prayers because we have complete access to the Creator of the universe through prayer.

Prayer: I pray to live a consistent lifestyle of prayer. In Jesus name. Amen.

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20/06/2020

Saturday, June 21,. 2020
The Possibilities in Prayer

TEXT FOR TODAY
“Never stop praying.”
—1 Thessalonians 5:17

Have you ever been in what appeared to be an impossible situation with no way out?

Or, have you ever thought there was no future for you, and that it was just too late? Maybe you’re facing troubles today you never thought you’d see.

If so, then you need to know more about the power of God and what can take place through prayer. What certainly stands out in the pages of Scripture is that prayer can dramatically change situations, people, and on occasion, even the course of nature itself.

But, what prayer changes the most is you and me.

God will allow hardship and difficulty in our lives so He can reveal himself and put His power and glory on display for those who are watching. When we pray, we’re acknowledging our weakness. And we’re acknowledging our need for God’s help.

Maybe that’s why we don’t pray as much as we ought to. Prayer is an admission of weakness on our part, and some people don’t like to admit they have a need.

Yet we’re foolish if we think we don’t need God. After all, who was the strongest man who ever lived? It was Jesus Christ Himself. We read repeatedly in the Gospels that Jesus prayed, and He prayed a lot.

He would spend the night in prayer. He would rise up early while the disciples were still sleeping and pray as well. And as the crucifixion approached, He turned to the Father in prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane and said, “O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will” (Matthew 26:39 NKJV).

So, if Jesus, who was God, prayed a lot, then you and I need to pray a lot too.

Prayer: I acknowledge I am weak in my prayer life. Give the ability to pray a lot. In Jesus name. Amen.

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18/06/2020

Thursday, June 18, 2020
Caring for the Crushed in Spirit

TEXT FOR TODAY
“The LORD is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”
—Psalm 34:18

The church today still sings the powerful, beautiful songs of the British poet and hymn writer William Cowper. Although he penned the words of hymns like “There Is a Fountain” and “God Moves in a Mysterious Way,” he was a depressed man.

Cowper’s mother died when he was very young. Afterward, his father sent him to boarding school and really had nothing to do with him. Cowper struggled so mightily that he even made a number of su***de attempts.

His father then committed him to an asylum. There a doctor shared the gospel with him, and William Cowper came to Christ.

After his release, John Newton, the former captain of a slave ship, befriended him. Newton wrote hymns as well, including “Amazing Grace.” But Cowper still battled with depression, so Newton took him under his wing. He looked after him and helped him through life.

We too need to be the kind of friend that John Newton was to William Cowper. When we see someone who’s hurting, we need to engage them in conversation and offer to pray for them.

Two friends went to a restaurant and had this experience, when the server walked up, one of them said to him, “How can we pray for you?”

The other thought, “I don’t know if this is going to work.”

But then the server started pouring out his heart. It wasn’t long before they were praying for him.

The English theologian Joseph Parker said, “Speak to the suffering, and you will never lack an audience.”

Psalm 34:18 gives us this promise: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed” (NLT). There are so many hurting people in our world. So, pay attention. Ask God to help you be that caring person for someone else.
The church should be a safe place for suffering people.

Prayer: I call on you Lord to be close to the brokenhearted; and rescue those whose spirits are crushed. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

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17/06/2020

Wednesday, June 17, 2020
The Touchable Heart

TEXT FOR TODAY
“Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.”
—Psalm 126:5
The first time a young man went to church after he became a Christian. He was 17, and a random girl walked up to him, gave him a hug, and said, “I love you, brother!”

He thought, “I don’t even know you. And why are you touching me?”

As a result of his crazy childhood, his heart had become hard. "We didn’t express emotion in our home," so he closed himself off to the world. He justified it by telling himself "that’s how I survived. I found it difficult to give love and accept it, even though I felt it."

But when Christ comes into your life, your heart becomes more touchable. It goes out to those who are suffering or hurting or abused.

Simon and Garfunkel sang, “I have no need of friendship; friendship causes pain. It’s laughter and it’s loving I disdain. I am a rock. I am an island.”

Some people are like that. They’re rocks. But when you become a Christian, your heart gets softened. As C. S. Lewis pointed out, “To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and you heart will certainly be wrung and possibly broken.”

As believers, we should have a heart for those who are hurting. Don’t condemn them; reach out to them and love them. Don’t judge them; have compassion for them. We don’t want to waste our pain or our tears.

The psalmist tells us, “Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him” (Psalm 126:5–6 NLT).

One day, God will right every wrong. He will bring beauty out of ashes and give us joy instead of mourning. Until that day, we need to lovingly represent Him to those who are hurting.

Prayer: I pray Lord that you right every wrong in me. Bring beauty out of ashes and give me joy instead of mourning. In Jesus name. Amen.

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13/06/2020

Saturday, June 13, 2020
Why Pride Gets in the Way of Prayer

TEXT FOR TODAY
“When He came to the place, He said to them, ‘Pray that you may not enter into temptation.’”
—Luke 22:39

The disciples were sleeping when they should have been praying. In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus told the disciples to pray. Meanwhile, the Bible tells us, “He was withdrawn from them about a stone’s throw, and He knelt down and prayed, saying, ‘Father, if it is Your will, take this cup away from Me; nevertheless not My will, but Yours, be done’” (Luke 22:41–42 NKJV).

Luke tells us that at this point, “an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him. And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground” (verses 43–44 NKJV).

Then Jesus stood up and walked over to His disciples where they were sound asleep.

Not praying when we need to can actually be a sin. It’s the sin of omission. A sin of omission is not doing what you should do, while a sin of commission is doing what you should not do. The Bible says, “Therefore, to him who knows to do good and does not do it, to him it is sin” (James 4:17 NKJV).

And neglecting to pray is a direct result of the sin of self-confidence. And instead of praying, we usually worry (as though that will help).

Yet Philippians tells us, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus” (4:6 NKJV).

So, we don’t say, “I can handle this, God,” or “I’ll fix that, Lord.” Instead, we need to pray about it. We need to say, “Lord, I need your help right now. I’m at the point where I’m tired of trusting in myself, and I’m calling out to you, Lord.”
Pride comes on the way of prayer, when we fail to pray, and trust we can do it, we can handle it alone.
Call out to God in prayer today.

Prayer: Lord, I need your help right now, I am at the point where I'm tired of trusting in myself, and I'm calling out to you Lord for help. In Jesus name. Amen.

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12/06/2020

Friday, June 12, 2020
How Pride Trips You Up

TEXT FOR TODAY
“If you think you are standing strong, be careful not to fall.”

—1 Corinthians 10:12
Simon Peter is known for his legendary faux pas. He said things he shouldn’t have said. And he openly denied the Lord not once, not twice, but three times.

But, Peter took steps that led to his fall, which we can learn from and avoid. Let’s put ourselves in Peter’s sandals for a moment. We’re just hanging out with Jesus in the Upper Room, and He seems very serious, very intense.

Then He turns to you and uses your name twice before He says, “Satan has asked to sift each of you like wheat. But I have pleaded in prayer for you” (Luke 22:31–32 NLT).

Now, that would cause me to worry. The Devil can only be in one place at one time, but the Devil himself came looking for Peter.

However, Peter said, “Lord, I am ready to go to prison with you, and even to die with you” (verse 33 NLT).

Jesus told him, “Before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me” (verse 34 NLT).

This brings us to Peter’s first step down. This particular attitude is at the very root of it all when anyone stumbles or when anyone falls away from the faith. Regardless of the particular sin they’re involved in, it always starts with self-confidence.

When we think, “I'll never do that,” we’re trusting in ourselves instead of trusting in God. The Bible says, “Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18 NLT).

We should be aware of our weakness, vulnerability, and propensity to do the wrong thing. We can easily give into temptation if we’re not careful.

The moment that we think we know it all, we probably know a lot less than we think we know. A wise Christian, a growing Christian, will realize there is always so much to learn.

Prayer: Lord, I pray to be aware of my weaknesses, so that pride will not destroy me. In Jesus name. Amen.

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