THANKSGIVING

WHAT SHALL I RENDER UNTO THE LORD FOR HIS BENEFITS.

Psalm 116:12-13 (KJV):

"What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me? I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD."

Thanksgiving is the natural response of a heart that recognizes the goodness and faithfulness of God. 

The psalmist pauses to reflect on the countless blessings he has received and asks a profound question: "What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?" 

He understands that God's goodness is beyond measure and cannot be repaid with material possessions.

Every day, God surrounds us with His benefits. He gives us life, strength, health, peace, protection, mercy, forgiveness, provision, and hope for the future. 

Many of these blessings are so constant that we can easily take them for granted. Yet every breath we take is evidence of His sustaining grace.

The psalmist's answer is remarkable. Rather than attempting to repay God, he chooses to receive God's gift of salvation with gratitude and to continually call upon the Lord in worship, prayer, and dependence. 

This teaches us that genuine thanksgiving is not merely saying "thank you"; it is living a life that honours God, trusting Him, worshipping Him, and publicly acknowledging His goodness.

A thankful heart opens the door to greater encounters with God. 

Thanksgiving shifts our focus from our problems to God's promises, from our limitations to His limitless power, and from anxiety to peace. 

Those who remember God's past faithfulness find confidence to trust Him for the future.

May we continually lift our voices in gratitude and declare with the psalmist, "What shall I render unto the LORD for all his benefits toward me?" 

Let our lives become a living sacrifice of thanksgiving to the One who has been so faithful.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

THE POWER OF SELF CONTROL

SELF CONTROL: THE ABILITY TO CONTROL DECISIONS DESPITE THE EMOTIONS.

Life will always present moments that stir our emotions. 

We may feel anger, fear, disappointment, excitement, or frustration. 

While emotions are a natural part of being human, they should never be allowed to become the captain of our lives.

True self-control is not the absence of emotions—it is the ability to make wise decisions even when emotions are running high. 

Mature people do not react to every feeling; they respond with wisdom, patience, and purpose.

Before speaking, pause. 

Before acting, think.

Before making an important decision, allow wisdom—not emotions—to take the lead.

The greatest victories in life are often won, not by controlling circumstances, but by controlling ourselves.

"He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city." — Proverbs 16:32 (KJV)

May God grant us the grace to govern our hearts, rule our spirits, and make decisions that honour Him every day.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

STOP TAKING PEOPLE'S OPINION TOO SERIOUSLY

STOP TAKING EVERY OPINION PERSONAL.

Not everyone will understand you. 

Not everyone will like you. 

And that is perfectly okay.

People see life through different experiences, beliefs, and expectations. 

Some will applaud your choices.

Others will criticize them. 

Neither should determine your value.

Your self-worth should never depend on strangers agreeing with your decisions. 

Live with integrity, walk in wisdom, and let God be the One who defines your identity.

When your heart is anchored in God's purpose, the opinions of people lose the power to shake your peace. 

You don't need everyone's approval to fulfill your divine assignment.

"The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe." — Proverbs 29:25 (KJV)

Choose peace over people-pleasing. Choose purpose over popularity. Choose God's approval above all else.

— Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

Dignity of Integrity

DIVINE TIMING IS NEVER LATE

DIVINE TIMING IS NEVER LATE.

One of the greatest lessons in our walk with God is learning to trust His timing. 

Waiting upon God is not wasting; it is preparing. 

While we wait, God is working behind the scenes, aligning people, opportunities, and circumstances for our good.

Many blessings lose their beauty when received before their appointed time. 

God never arrives too early, and He is never too late. 

His timing is always perfect.

Walking with God demands patience. 

Those who rush ahead often miss His best, but those who faithfully wait discover that every delay has a divine purpose.

So, if you have been praying, believing, and waiting, don't lose heart. 

Keep trusting, keep serving, and keep expecting. 

When God's appointed time comes, no one can stop what He has ordained for you.

"And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not." — Galatians 6:9 (KJV)

May God grant you the grace to wait patiently and the joy of experiencing His perfect timing.

— Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM THE EAGLE AND THE SPARROW.

LEADERSHIP LESSONS- THE EAGLE AND THE SPARROWS. 

One morning, a group of sparrows noticed an eagle sitting quietly on a high cliff.

One sparrow laughed and said, "Why are you wasting your time up there? Come down and enjoy life with us."

Another added, "We are busy, noisy, and always moving. You are just sitting there."

The eagle smiled but said nothing.

A few moments later, a powerful wind swept across the valley. 

The sparrows struggled against the storm, flapping their wings in panic as they searched for shelter.

The eagle spread its mighty wings and rose even higher. 

Instead of fighting the wind, it used the wind to soar above the storm.

Great leaders understand what others do not. 

They do not react to every distraction or criticism. 

They prepare themselves, remain focused, and when challenges come, they rise above them.

Leadership is not about making the loudest noise. 

It is about having the vision, wisdom, and courage to soar when others are struggling.

"Where there is no vision, the people perish:....." — Proverbs 29:18 (KJV)

May God grant us the vision to lead wisely, the patience to prepare diligently, and the courage to rise above every storm.

Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)

Learn To Learn From Your Mistakes

LEARN TO LEARN FROM YOUR MISTAKES.

Nobody gets everything right all the time. Mistakes are part of life's journey. 

The difference between those who succeed and those who remain stagnant is not the absence of mistakes, but the willingness to learn from them.

Every mistake carries a lesson. 

Every setback presents an opportunity to grow wiser, stronger, and more mature. 

Do not allow your failures to define your identity. 

Instead, let them refine your character and prepare you for greater victories ahead.

Remember, God is able to guide those who are humble enough to accept correction and wise enough to change. 

Your past mistakes are chapters of your story—not the title of your life.

"For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief."

— Proverbs 24:16 (KJV)

Rise again. 

Learn again. 

Grow again.

Your best days are still ahead of you.

— Boniface Amani Gichina (CPM)