Today's bible teaching: You hear, O LORD, the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry, defending the fatherless and the oppressed, in order that man, who is of the earth, may terrify no more

Psalm 10

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Psalm 10 ^[1]

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Why, O LORD, do you stand far off? Why do you hide yourself in times of trouble?

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In his arrogance the wicked man hunts down the weak, who are caught in the schemes he devises.

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He boasts of the cravings of his heart; he blesses the greedy and reviles the LORD.

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In his pride the wicked does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.

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His ways are always prosperous; he is haughty and your laws are far from him; he sneers at all his enemies.

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He says to himself, "Nothing will shake me; I'll always be happy and never have trouble."

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His mouth is full of curses and lies and threats; trouble and evil are under his tongue.

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He lies in wait near the villages; from ambush he murders the innocent, watching in secret for his victims.

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He lies in wait like a lion in cover; he lies in wait to catch the helpless; he catches the helpless and drags them off in his net.

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His victims are crushed, they collapse; they fall under his strength.

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He says to himself, "God has forgotten; he covers his face and never sees."

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Arise, LORD! Lift up your hand, O God. Do not forget the helpless.

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Why does the wicked man revile God? Why does he say to himself, "He won't call me to account"?

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But you, O God, do see trouble and grief; you consider it to take it in hand. The victim commits himself to you; you are the helper of the fatherless.

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Break the arm of the wicked and evil man; call him to account for his wickedness that would not be found out.

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The LORD is King for ever and ever; the nations will perish from his land.

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You hear, O LORD, the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry,

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defending the fatherless and the oppressed, in order that man, who is of the earth, may terrify no more.

Today's prayer: Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer

Psalm 61

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Psalm 61 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. Of David.

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Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.

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From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I.

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For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe.

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I long to dwell in your tent forever and take refuge in the shelter of your wings. Selah

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For you have heard my vows, O God; you have given me the heritage of those who fear your name.

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Increase the days of the king's life, his years for many generations.

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May he be enthroned in God's presence forever; appoint your love and faithfulness to protect him.

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Then will I ever sing praise to your name and fulfill my vows day after day

Today's prayer: Be merciful to me, O God, for men hotly pursue me; all day long they press their attack

Psalm 56

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Psalm 56 For the director of music. To [the tune of] "A Dove on Distant Oaks." Of David. A miktam. ^[1] When the Philistines had seized him in Gath.

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Be merciful to me, O God, for men hotly pursue me; all day long they press their attack.

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My slanderers pursue me all day long; many are attacking me in their pride.

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When I am afraid, I will trust in you.

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In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me?

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All day long they twist my words; they are always plotting to harm me.

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They conspire, they lurk, they watch my steps, eager to take my life.

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On no account let them escape; in your anger, O God, bring down the nations.

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Record my lament; list my tears on your scroll ^[2] -- are they not in your record?

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Then my enemies will turn back when I call for help. By this I will know that God is for me.

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In God, whose word I praise, in the LORD, whose word I praise--

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in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?

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I am under vows to you, O God; I will present my thank offerings to you.

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For you have delivered me ^[3] from death and my feet from stumbling, that I may walk before God in the light of life. 

Member of House of Reps, Lado disburses fifty million naira to his political loyalists(Photos)

Earlier this morning Member House of Representatives Representing Suleja /Tafa And Gurara federal constituency Hon Abubakar Lado Suleja Disbursed Fifty million Naira to His Loyalists.

Lado said It was necessary for him to pay loyalty with royalty. He thanked all the beneficiaries of this gesture for their patience and loyalty.

Hon Lado Suleja called on the beneficiaries to judiciously utilised the money for their own good. 

The cash disbursements were given to beneficiaries as follows;

1. One million Naira

2. Five Hundred Thousand Naira

3. Three Hundred Thousand Naira

4. Two Hundred Thousand Naira

Today's praises: Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth

Psalm 57

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Psalm 57 For the director of music. [To the tune of] "Do Not Destroy." Of David. A miktam. ^[1] When he had fled from Saul into the cave.

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Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy on me, for in you my soul takes refuge. I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings until the disaster has passed.

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I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills [his purpose] for me.

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He sends from heaven and saves me, rebuking those who hotly pursue me; Selah God sends his love and his faithfulness.

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I am in the midst of lions; I lie among ravenous beasts-- men whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp swords.

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Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.

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They spread a net for my feet-- I was bowed down in distress. They dug a pit in my path-- but they have fallen into it themselves. Selah

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My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast; I will sing and make music.

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Awake, my soul! Awake, harp and lyre! I will awaken the dawn.

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I will praise you, O Lord, among the nations; I will sing of you among the peoples.

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For great is your love, reaching to the heavens; your faithfulness reaches to the skies.

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Be exalted, O God, above the heavens; let your glory be over all the earth.

See Photos Of People As Gunmen Attack Anambra King's Palace

Two children, aged 11 and 9, and 97-year old mother of the traditional ruler of Ifitedunu in Dunukofia Local Government Area of Anambra State, Mrs Beatrice Ilouno, escaped death when suspected arsonists, at about 11pm on Sunday night, attacked the Palace of Igwe Dr Chukwumeka Ilouno.

 

Confirming the incident, Dr Ilouno said though no persons are being suspected, the attack was an abomination, an attack on Ifitedunu community, as several artifacts and historical documents of the community were burnt to ashes.

 

He added that personal properties running into millions of naira were affected, even as he confirmed existence of leadership crisis that has lasted in the community for some years now.

The President General of the community, Mr. Uchenna Nwoye, among other persons who were in the palace to sympathize with the Traditional ruler, called for immediate investigation into the incident, with a view to bringing the perpetrators to book.

The injured are receiving treatment at a hospital in the community.

Sick man dies at FCMB after he was denied access to his money in Rivers State (Photos)

A man who is a customer of First City Monument Bank (FCMB) died in front of the bank located at Education bus stop, Rivers State. He was allegedly refused access to his money since Friday even when he came with his next of kin. Reports say he was asked to go to the court to get an affidavit but court was not on session.

The man vomited while he was begging to have access to his money but he was denied. He was left unattended to for more than 5hours and later died.