The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 5 September 2025: Though You May Remember But Don’t Dwell On Your Past
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TOPIC: Though You May Remember But Don’t Dwell On Your Past
READ: Haggai 2:1-3 (NKJV)
- In the seventh [month,] on the twenty-first of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet, saying:
- “Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to the remnant of the people, saying:
- ‘Who is left among you who saw this temple in its former glory? And how do you see it now? In comparison with it, [is this] not in your eyes as nothing?
THE MESSAGE:
In our passage, Haggai asked the people, “Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory?” (verse 3). This comparison between the magnificent former temple and its current, less impressive state might have brought feelings of regret and discouragement. However, God does not dwell on the past but encourages His people to move beyond the past and focus on the blessings He promises in the present and future. It’s okay to acknowledge and even learn from the past.
However, dwelling on it can hinder our present and future growth. God’s presence and blessings are available to us today, regardless of past experiences or circumstances. Focus on what you can control and how you can contribute to building something positive in the present. Don’t wait for ideal circumstances to begin building anew. Start with small, intentional steps, trusting that God will bless and guide your efforts.
Again, today’s text reminds us that while the past plays a role in shaping who we are, it does not define our potential. By shifting our focus from the comparison of what is gone and what is now, to present action and trusting in God’s presence, we can embrace the opportunities for growth and rebuild what is before us.
ACTION: Put your past in the past and focus on your present while trusting God for the future
PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL
DATE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 05, 2025
TOPIC: THOUGH YOU MAY REMEMBER BUT DON’T DWELL ON YOUR PAST
- Father in the name of Jesus, thank You for the grace to see this new day, the two hundred and forty-eighth day in the year 2025 in good health, sound mind and in joy.
- Father, thank You for the special gift of life, many wished to see this new month, but they couldn’t.
- Thank You Jesus for being there for us, Your children.
- Thank You Lord for Your plans for me this month. They are plans of good, not of evil, to give me a good and successful end.
- Father, please forgive me all my known and unknown sins, and let no sin reign over my life this year, in Jesus’ name.
- LORD, let my present and future be far better than my past to the point that I won’t remember my past again, in Jesus’ name.
- I receive grace to focus on God’s promises, in Jesus’ name.
- Holy Spirit, help me to enjoy God’s presence and blessings, in Jesus’ name.
- Holy Spirit, help me to embrace the opportunities for growth and rebuild what is before me, in Jesus’ name.
- Holy Spirit, help me to have a deep, flourishing and an unbroken relationship with God, in Jesus’ name
- LORD, help me to get my life right this year, and let Your perfect will be enforced on me, in Jesus’ name
- LORD, help us to get it right in Nigeria, and let Your perfect will be enforced on us in Jesus’ name.
- Heavenly Father, let Your peace continue to reign in every part of this country,
- Whether the devil likes it or not, I will make heaven and receive my eternal rewards in Jesus’ Name.
- This is the day the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.
- Personal and family prayer requests.
- Confession: God bless the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), God bless the Universal Church, and God bless our country Nigeria – 1 Chronicles 17:27.
- Thank You Lord for answered prayers, in Jesus’ Mighty Name we pray. Amen.
