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Beloved in Christ,

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​Grace and peace be multiplied unto you in the precious name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Welcome to the blessed month of November, a month of gratitude, reflection, and renewal. Glory be to God who has faithfully carried us through eleven months of this year. As the psalmist declares, “Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever” (Psalm 107:1). Truly, His mercy has sustained us, His grace has covered us, and His love has never failed.​

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This month offers us a sacred opportunity to pause and give heartfelt thanks to the Almighty for all He has done; for the gift of life, for the blessings we see and those unseen, for victories won, for prayers answered, and even for the trials that have shaped our faith. Gratitude is not only a response to God’s goodness but also a recognition of His sovereignty. When we thank God, we affirm that He alone is the source of every blessing. Scripture reminds us, “In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). A grateful heart unlocks joy, invites peace, and draws us closer to the heart of our Father.​​

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As we express gratitude, we are also called to reflect, to look back over the months behind us and see how far the Lord has brought us. Reflection is not about counting our losses but recognizing the lessons and grace found even in the most challenging seasons. Some began the year in uncertainty, others walked through valleys of pain or disappointment, but through it all, the Lord has been faithful. Like the prophet Samuel declared, “Thus far the LORD has helped us” (1 Samuel 7:12). When we reflect on His faithfulness, our hearts are strengthened with renewed confidence that the same God who carried us yesterday will carry us into tomorrow.​

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And as gratitude and reflection fill our hearts, we are invited into renewal, a time to refresh our love for God, renew our commitment to His service, and rededicate ourselves to walking in obedience to His Word. David prayed, “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me” (Psalm 51:10). Renewal brings revival. It restores joy where weariness once dwelled, reignites zeal where apathy had set in, and refocuses our hearts on what truly matters: loving God with all our heart, serving Him faithfully, worshiping Him sincerely, and obeying Him wholeheartedly.​

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Beloved, this is not just another month; it is a divine season of spiritual realignment. As we gather around the Thanksgiving table and count our blessings, may we also look inward and upward. Let us thank God not only for what He has done but for who He is, our Provider, our Sustainer, our Healer, our Deliverer, and our Redeemer. Let our thanksgiving overflow into worship, our reflection lead to deeper trust, and our renewal inspire greater devotion to Christ.​

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My earnest prayer for you this month is that the Lord will fill your heart with unshakable gratitude, illuminate your mind with divine reflection, and renew your spirit with fresh fire from above. May your home be filled with peace, your heart with joy, and your life with testimonies of His faithfulness. As you walk through this month, may you experience the renewing power of God’s Spirit in every area of your life.​

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Let us join together in this confession of praise: “Oh, give thanks to the LORD, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever” (Psalm 107:1). May the God who has brought us this far crown the remaining days of this year with His goodness, mercy, and abundant grace.

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​Happy New Month, and may the peace of Christ rest richly upon you.

 

With thanks and gratitude,

 

Pastor (Dr.) Emmanuel Falaye
Chairman, TACGV, USA and Foreign Mission

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