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WHEN BITTERNESS CLOUDS YOUR HOPE: FROM MARA TO JOY

WHEN BITTERNESS CLOUDS YOUR HOPE “Do not call me Naomi,” she replied. “Call me Mara,because the Almighty; has dealt quite bitterly with me. -Ruth 1:20(BSB) (20b Naomi means pleasant . 20 c Mara means bitter.) Naomi lost everything—her husband, her sons, her sense of purpose. She renamed herself Mara, meaning bitter, because that’s how deep the sorrow ran. And yet, even in her brokenness, she didn’t walk alone. God was already preparing redemption, even when she couldn’t see it. Beloved, grief may change your story, but it doesn’t cancel God’s promises. Even in the bitterness, He is moving. Your heart won’t stay Mara forever—joy is on the way! Stay hopeful! PRAYER POINT:  Abba Father, You see the places in me that have gone bitter. Thank You that You don’t leave me there. Restore hope where sorrow has settled.  AMEN.
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When Doubt Feels Safer Than Hope – Finding Faith Again in Christ

WHEN DOUBT FEELS SAFER THAN HOPE  The other disciples therefore said unto him, We have seen the Lord. But he said unto them, Except I shall see in his hands the print of the nails, and put my finger into the print of the nails, and thrust my hand into his side, I will not believe. John 20:25 (KJV) Doubt doesn’t always come from rebellion—it often comes from pain. Thomas had believed and hoped once. But after seeing Jesus crucified, he decided the safest thing to do was to stop hoping altogether. Sometimes, when the heart has been wounded, it feels easier not to believe at all unless you see! Does this resonate with you? Beloved, Jesus is not offended by your doubts. He meets you right where you are, gently offering proof of His love. Your doubt isn’t the end of the story—it might just be the place where faith can begin again. Seek Him and hear His voice.   PRAYER POINT:  Lord Jesus, I bring You the parts of me that struggle with my faith. Meet me with mercy as You did wit...

DEVOTIONAL

ESCAPED LIKE A BIRD Psalm 124:7 – "We have escaped like a bird from the fowler’s snare; the snare has been broken, and we have escaped." Devotion Life is filled with traps—situations designed by the enemy to entangle and destroy us. These snares could be sin, fear, doubt, addiction, or even oppression from others. But the psalmist declares a powerful truth: we have escaped! The snare is broken, not by our strength, but by the hand of the Lord. When the enemy sets traps, God is our rescuer. Just as a bird caught in a hunter’s snare is helpless without intervention, we, too, need God's saving power. Through Jesus Christ, the greatest trap of all—sin and death—has been broken (Romans 6:23). No matter what the enemy plots, God's power ensures our escape. Are you feeling trapped today? Call on the Lord. He is the One who breaks every snare, setting His people free to soar again. Further Study 2 Timothy 2:26 – "And they will come to their senses ...

Shaping Futures, One Child at a Time!

At Chosen Family Junior School, we believe education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. These little ones are eager to learn, and with your support, we can give them a brighter future. Join us in the fight against illiteracy and be a part of this life-changing mission!  #EducationForAll #EndPovertyThroughEducation #HopeRestored #ChosenFamilyJuniorSchool #ChosenFamilyChurch #ChosenKidsMinistry

THE CHOSEN FAMILY CHURCH DEVOTION MARCH 09.2025

  Theme: Be Strong and Courageous Scripture: Joshua 1:9 – "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."   Reflection: When God called Joshua to lead the Israelites into the Promised Land, He repeatedly told him to be strong and courageous. This was not just an encouragement but a command. Joshua was stepping into a new season, filled with challenges, battles, and uncertainties, but God assured him of His presence. Like Joshua, we all face moments when fear and discouragement try to hold us back. Maybe it's a new responsibility, a difficult decision, or an unknown future. But God's promise remains the same—"I will be with you wherever you go." We don’t have to rely on our strength; we can draw courage from God's unfailing presence.   Application: •Trust in God's promises, even when the path ahead is uncertain. •Replace fear with faith,...

A CRY FOR WATER:

A Cry for Water: A Story from Kyankwanzi Code: Jan|14|25 In the rolling hills of Kyankwanzi , where the sun beats down with unrelenting fervor, life revolves around one precious, dwindling resource: water. Here, in this rural community, the struggle for water is a daily reality—one that leaves children and families yearning for relief. A dusty path winds its way to the community’s only well, a place shared by humans and animals alike. Children, many as young as five, carry jerrycans almost as big as themselves. Their tiny hands tremble under the weight of the water as they walk back home, careful not to spill a single drop. This well, murky and shared with cattle, represents life for the people of Kyankwanzi. Yet, the water they fetch is far from safe. One such child is Sarah, a bright-eyed girl of eight with dreams as big as the sky. Every morning before school, Sarah walks nearly three kilometers to the well. She waits patiently in line behind her neighbors and a herd of thirsty cows...

Chosen to Restore Hope: Transforming Lives Through Holistic Education

Restoring Hope: A Beacon of Holistic Education at Chosen Family Junior School In the heart of Mwera, Ggo-Wakiso-Uganda,East Africa, a dream has come to life. Chosen Family Junior School stands as a testament to the power of faith, love, and the unyielding commitment to change lives. Established to serve the less privileged children in our community, this school offers much more than just education—it is a place of transformation, hope, and opportunity. Chosen Family Junior School  has been birthed out of a growing need for Holistic Education services in Mwera. Many children in this area have been denied access to quality learning, and their futures often seem uncertain. Our mission is to reverse this narrative. Guided by our motto, "Restoring Hope," we aim to nurture young minds with knowledge, character, and faith to prepare them for a better tomorrow. Why Chosen Family Junior School? The challenges faced by children in our community are vast—poverty, limited acc...

DAILY DEVOTIONAL | January 04.2025

FAITH THAT CONQUERS | Jan. 04.2025 - Numbers 13:30 "Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, 'We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it.'" In this verse, Caleb's faith stands as a bold declaration against fear and doubt. While others saw giants and obstacles, Caleb saw God's promise and power. His confidence was not in human strength but in God's faithfulness. Today, you may face "giants" in your life—overwhelming challenges or seemingly impossible situations. Let Caleb’s faith inspire you to trust in God’s promises. Silence the voices of fear and declare, "With God, I can certainly overcome!" Take a step of faith today, trusting that the same God who promised victory to Caleb is with you. #FaithOverFear #GodsPromises #BeLikeCaleb

WELCOME 2025

NEW YEAR, NEW PROMISE! "Because of my mighty hand, he will let them go..." - Exodus 6:1 This year, remember that God's power is stronger than any obstacle. His love is greater than any fear. His plan is better than any doubt. TRUST IN HIS MIGHTY HAND and expect a year of MIRACULOUS DELIVERANCE, UNWAVERING HOPE, and UNRELENTING FAITH!  #NewYear #NewPromise   #GodIsFaithful2025 #MiraculousDeliverance2025 #TheMightyHandofGod2025

Verse of the Day

The righteous will never be uprooted, but the wicked will not remain in the land. —Proverbs 10:30 Thoughts on Today's Verse... This proverb's promise to ancient Israel is even truer for those of us who live on this side of Calvary and the empty tomb! As the apostle Paul declared: ...our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, who, by the power that enables him to bring everything under his control, will transform our lowly bodies so that they will be like his glorious body (Philippians 3:20-21). The righteous will never be uprooted from their true homeland, heaven, for no one and no power can steal this promised land from us. Neither can they corrupt it or destroy it! My Prayer... Father, thank you for declaring me righteous because of Jesus's atoning death and my obedient faith in him. Because of this gift of grace, I know I have been added to your eternal family and your homeland. Please have the Holy Spirit continually t...

Verse of the Day

How much more severely do you think a man deserves to be punished who has trampled the Son of God under foot, who has treated as an unholy thing the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and who has insulted the Spirit of grace? — Hebrews 10:29 Thoughts on Today's Verse... We often look at the swift and dramatic discipline and punishment God used with his people in the Old Testament and are struck by its severity. The Holy Spirit reminds us that while this was true, to spurn grace and ridicule the sacrificial death of Jesus are actions all the more worthy of God's punishment. Grace is incredible. It is marvelous. But to reject Jesus and all he did to bring us God's love and salvation is to court disaster and reject any source of grace. Rejecting Jesus has harsh consequences, so please, dear friend, don't! Please don't reject God's offer of love, mercy, grace, hope, and salvation in Jesus. As the apostle Peter said while inspired by th...

Verse of the Day

Verse of the Day || 10.28.2024 But some troublemakers said, "How can this fellow save us?" They despised him and brought him no gifts. But Saul kept silent. — 1 Samuel 10:27 Thoughts on Today's Verse.... Some folks didn't want Saul to serve them as King because of his simple background and non-aristocratic family history. So often, we tend to do the same thing today — label people and discount their ability to lead God's people or serve in God's Kingdom because of their heritage or past. God, however, doesn't look at a person's pedigree. He searches their heart. So, dear leader, please stick close to the Lord, because you will be criticized. But please, don't react to every little criticism or slight; devote yourself to serving the Lord boldly. And to those of us called to follow God's leaders, let's refuse to dismiss someone as God's leader because she or he lacks some noble pedigree. Remember the vast variety of people God used in the...

Daily Devotion

Call upon the Lord in Truth The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth. Psalms 145:18 KJV The enemy can deceive us with his ideas and concepts if we do not make a habit of studying the Word of God, learning His ways and principles, and applying them in our lives. We can call upon the Lord, thinking the disease of a loved one came from Him, and beg Him to remove it. Or we can call to the Lord and beg Him to take away our suffering from an abusive spouse, and yet we get no answer. But as the opening scripture says, He's available to all that call upon Him in truth! Beloved, when we spend less time reading materials that are non-biblical and scrolling through trending videos and devote more time to God’s Word, online preachings, and fellowshipping with our brothers and sisters in Christ, our minds get more aligned to God's and able to discern between truth and lies. We know that Jesus healed diseases, and we have the authority...

Finding God In The Midst Of Our Brokenness

Theme : "Finding God in the Midst of Our Brokenness" Scripture Reference: Genesis 3:9 (NIV) "But the Lord God called to the man, 'Where are you?'" Points: 1️⃣ The Divine Pursuit: Despite our brokenness, God seeks us out. In Genesis 3:9, we witness God's relentless pursuit of Adam and Eve after they sinned. This reveals God's unending love and desire to restore fellowship with His creation. 2️⃣ Our Hiding Places: Just as Adam and Eve hid from God, we often hide our brokenness, shame, and sin. We may try to cover up our mistakes, but God sees through our façade. He calls out to us, not to condemn, but to offer forgiveness, healing, and restoration. 3️⃣ The Invitation to Vulnerability: God's question, "Where are you?" invites us to be vulnerable and honest with Him. He already knows our hearts, but He longs for us to open up and acknowledge our need for Him. It is in vulnerability that we find true healing and transformation....

CHILDREN'S CHARITY

Hello Family & Friends,  We want to extend our vote of thanks to all of you who are standing with us to support the Children's Charity which will be taking place this very Saturday 16th Dec. 2023. May the good Lord bless you🙏🏻 ___________________________________ To those who are still willing to support this great cause kindly use these mobile money numbers;  0755341436 (Airtel) 0781012868 (MTN) NAME:  FRANK ROGERS SSEGANE Thank you for your generosity🙏🏻 #Proverbs 11:25 @followers  #charityfundraiser  #everyonehighlights  #togetherwecanmakeadifference

Overcome Daily

OVERCOME DAILY|| 12.07.23 With Pastor Rodgers Ssegane CHOSEN FAMILY CHURCH TITLE: "Born Again: The Gospel of Transformation"  John 3:1-21 Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, I want to share with you a powerful passage from the Gospel of John— John 3:1-21 . This portion of Scripture holds a profound message that speaks to the core of our Christian faith: the transformative power of being born again in Christ Jesus. In this passage, we encounter a man named Nicodemus, a Pharisee and a ruler of the Jews. Nicodemus comes to Jesus under the cover of night, seeking wisdom and understanding. He acknowledges that Jesus is a teacher from God, recognizing the signs and wonders He has performed. However, Jesus responds to Nicodemus with a statement that shakes the foundation of his religious understanding: "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God" (John 3:3). At first, Nicodemus is perplexed by Jesus' words....

Verse of the day

The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!  ‭‭John‬ ‭1:29‬ ‭BSB‬‬ https://bible.com/bible/3034/jhn.1.29.BSB

DAILY DEVOTION

What Are You Feeding Your Mind? “Brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 (NIV) You can learn a lot about a person’s physical health by simply looking at their physical diet. Are they eating a variety of whole foods? Are they eating a lot of fast food? Is their diet full of foods that help them grow strong and have energy, or is the food they consume wearing them down? The same is true spiritually, mentally, and emotionally. You can know a lot about your spiritual, mental, and emotional health by looking at your mental diet. Hours of talk radio, cable news, soap operas, social media, and binge watching is the equivalent of mental junk food. It’s not healthy for you. In fact, it’s poison. It is wearing down your ability to live a life of purpose. Proverbs 15:14 says, “A wise man is hungry for truth...

RISING UP AS A BREAKER

In 2022 you were opposed to the point of breaking, but now YOU are rising up as the breaker in both your personal circumstances and in your ministry to others. You will finally accept that you are not some weak and powerless Christian but a weapon of war that God is going to move through in the years to come. "You are My hammer and weapon of war: with you, I break nations in pieces; with you I destroy kingdoms." (Jeremiah 51:20) This year you will see the anointing that increased upon you through your struggles and opposition. This is the season that you stop identifying yourself as damaged, a victim, or a reject. This is the moment to move past your long history and stop rehearsing it. This year you can no longer be lukewarm, not apprehending your Christ identity, and avoiding confrontation in order to appease everyone around you. You are being positioned for the increase and for the harvest at hand through your Christ calling and will be moving from glory to glo...

The Winds Of Change

THE WINDS OF CHANGE.  The winds of the Spirit are here to lift up the arms of the faithful around the globe…those who have been falling into defeat and grief; those who have been heavily under fire and losing their strength. The winds are blowing this season to lift you up and remove you from the witchcraft battle that wants to keep you in the line of fire, instead of protected, and from firing fatal blows to the enemy's agendas. The winds of opposition tried to take you out and uproot you but watch now as the winds of the Spirit pick you up and plant you! In fact, even right now, let the winds blow away the words and witchcraft warfare of 2022 that have swirled around you. You don't need to carry any of it – the sheep bites, character assassination, fear, opposition, or weariness. God has used crisis and conflict to awaken you and reveal the gold you had hidden under layers of religious dirt and dust. It also represents your own personal shaking and revival, and th...

DON'T LOOK BACK

"Moses answered the people, 'Do not be afraid. Stand firm and you will see the deliverance the LORD will bring you today. The Egyptians you see today you will never see again.'" (Exodus 14:13) Declare you're coming forth right now – out of the noise, distraction, witchcraft, muzzling, chaos, and mind bombardment, and declare your position and place on the front lines as you prophesy against those forces that are impeding your progress in advancing God's Kingdom through equipping and sending out warriors to battle for more territory. You STAND FIRM AND ARE NOT MOVED by what you see or hear. Every bit of noise, chatter, and confusion of the diversion is being cleared, and you will see beyond the swirl to the move of the Spirit that is about to pilot you to your next level in God's purpose for your life You are coming out from under the weight of heaviness and weariness, and tapping into the easy yoke and potency of your Christ calling. You are st...

GO DEEPER INTO THE FATHER'S REST

If war has broken out against you -- you may be experiencing extreme heartache and despair. 2023 is a time to go deeper into the Father's rest; for rest is a form of warfare. Be assured: the Lord is fighting your battles, even as you take time to rest in Him. The battle is not yours, but the Lord's (see 1 Samuel 17:47). Keep your eyes on the Lord. Feast on His goodness, and know that even now your Redeemer is preparing a table of feasting for you in the very presence of your enemies (Psalm 23:5). As it is written in Psalm 24:9, "Lift up your heads, you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in." The Lord is rising on your behalf, and your victory is certain! Align your thoughts and your words with the promises of the Lord. Prophesy to the dead bones -- "Come alive," for He is about to change everything. The areas of your greatest disappointments will soon be flooded with new life. Your breakthrough is near! Stand ...

FREE YOURSELF

This is a time to free yourself (Ephesians 6:11) so you gain access for the future. God is ready to bring you in so you can go to war again (Jeremiah 46:16) -- declare that you will rise in declaration of your Kingdom authority! You've been hiding out (1 Samuel 10:22). You've been pulling away, but He knows where you are, and He's pulling you back in a new way. Quit backing away and resisting -- be pulled in and let Him adjust your Christ vision for the future. This is a time of placement. Don't bow down to the enemy that would try to come and take back what he thought he owned. This is an hour to move forward and watch Him release His glory in a new way. This is not the end; this is the beginning of a new day for you. The portion that He has given you will be occupied with His glory (Psalm 24:7). He is calling you to change your garment this season, for the places you will walk will need to have favor. Take off the garment of heaviness and wear favor. You...

SEE YOUR NEW SEASON

Just as Jeremiah was given the ability to "see" his new season (see Jeremiah 1:4-12), you are a present-day Jeremiah – having your eyes opened to understand and know all that God has formed for you (your Christ calling and destiny) has been preserved. No enemy will be able to steal your future unless you let him! The devil cannot take away what God has promised you unless you allow him entrance. It is your season to be as Jeremiah, and allow God to touch your mouth so that you are empowered to see and confess all that Heaven says about your role in advancing God's Kingdom in the earth. Jeremiah could not see his future until God "touched his mouth." The word "touched" is the Greek word naga and implies that God struck the unbelief that had held Jeremiah's faith captive. The word also implies a "violent act -- God did a violent act against Jeremiah's unbelief in his ability. God, Himself, went to battle against Jeremiah's mi...

DAILY DEVOTION

God is revealing that what seems like war and battle is actually your time of awakening, rising, and shining. You are the new wine carrier, marching into the land with joy set before you; fixed, focused, immovable, and ready to rise to the task at hand and the hour you were born into. You have crossed over into a new kairos season, a significant moment of history that always demands a personal decision to either back down or rise up. You can't hide from what is happening. Right now you are set ablaze for something that is building and rumbling in your spirit. You have had to learn quickly how to swim in a different direction as you walk in the Spirit. You are going feel a FIRE in you that you didn't know you could ever have -- a HUNGER you didn't know you could feel. This has only awakened you and made you stronger, and NOW your BIRTH DATE, your LAUNCH DATE, has been moved up the calendar. IT'S TIME, in Jesus' name! You can't cater to the fear and re...

DAILY DEVOTION

"I am doing a new thing, do you see it? I am doing something brand new, something unheard of. Even now it sprouts and grows and matures. Do you see it." - Isaiah 43:19? "I will pour refreshing water on the thirsty and streams on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit ..."Isaiah 44:3 Not only are you in a NEW ERA, where God is doing a NEW THING, but YOU ARE the new thing! Your greatest season of impact is NOW. The fresh touch of the Spirit upon your life is causing that which has been unseen to be seen, and that which has not been ready to suddenly be ripe. The increase you asked for is here. Can you see it yet? The new thing you wanted; can you see it? Because He is shifting and moving every area of your life to accommodate the magnitude of it. He is enlarging your capacity to carry it, steward it, and run with it. He is challenging complacency and defeat so you can fully embrace it, and He is overturning the enemy's plans to keep you stagnant whe...

DAILY DEVOTION

There is a massive battle going on in the spirit right now, and the roar of the Church will release the sword of victory! God is raising up His sons and daughters as lions and lionesses to release the roar of His Word, to birth the victory through the sword of His Word! How do you roar? You locate the sound of your ROAR through the source of the Scriptures, declaring that which pertains to the situation in which you are wanting to see change. When your destiny is being decided, "do not keep your mouth shut." Esther 4:14 As you put His Word in your mouth and declare it over seeming impossibilities, you shall see instant TURNAROUND take place, in Jesus' name! His Word in your mouth shall be -- (Jeremiah 23:29)! "Does not my word burn like fire?” says the LORD. “Is it not like a mighty hammer that smashes a rock to pieces?" This roar shall move you into an Isaiah 45 season. It will break in pieces gates of brass. It will cut in sunder bars of iron. It w...

DAILY DEVOTION March 12th,2023

A season of trials is a SEASON of promotion. You will triumph if you don't quit,   Even now, the Holy Spirit is descending, hovering, and brooding over you. Shake yourself from the depression in which circumstances have kept you! You are standing at the threshold of God's glory!  "Sometimes you've just gotta STAND."  Maybe it's, "Sometimes you've just gotta PRESS THROUGH."   Maybe it's, "Sometimes you've just gotta LET GO."  The bottom line is that sometimes you've just got to trust that God knows exactly what you need to move forward in His purpose for your life. You must realize that God will capitalize on every trial and triumph to shape you and transform you into the image of Christ so that you can walk in the victory of Christ as you bear fruit that remains for His Kingdom.

DAILY DEVOTION

John 11:44 - "The man who had died came out, his hands and feet bound with linen strips, and his face wrapped with a cloth. Jesus said to them, 'Unbind him, and let him go. '” Lazarus had to be untangled before he was free to see, walk with, and touch Jesus again. Get free from everything that hinders your ability to hear, see, touch or walk with God. It's time to come forth in resurrection power! When we do remember and call Him, and He comes and acts, He does all the work, free of charge! Our part is only to call -- the Great Physician makes house calls and charges nothing. And yet we continually fail to call Him. Is this reasonable? You are a part of a people God has produced to penetrate the veil of the ordinary. You are a golden, holy storehouse of God's potential. You have the life in you to liberate literally the entire world as you advance God's Kingdom in your Christ calling. "..forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto tho...

Wednesday Devotion

BE ZEALOUS TO DO WHAT IS GOOD BEFORE THE LORD. ____________________________________ There is this one thing I know that can help us live a blessed life; "Doing What is Good in the Eyes of the Lord " ; Proverbs 16:7(ESV)  says "When  a man’s ways please the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him". Wow! Child of God; the Bible has not said that when a man fights,contends hard with his enemies; But when man's way pleases God,....  Stop wasting time with your opponent(s) (enemies) but spend your time by doing what is good before the Lord; not just doing it but do it zealously. Amen!  The Bible says in 1 Peter 3:13 ESV ,"Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good?"  What does this mean? -It means,there is no one/nothing that can harm you if you are very busy doing what's good before the Lord. -No one can curse you if you zealous for what is good. -You will be above all the reproaches if you focus on do...

SPONSOR A CHILD

Many African children especially in Uganda, have no access to their fundamental needs due to the economic status and sturvation(lack of parents). This is where Chosen Family Outreach Ministries (CFOM) comes in to do what we can to see that these little innocent souls are loved, cared for and comforted!  Through giving food, clothes, clean water, parenting, tuition (school fees),etc.... We have found that these children are safe and not neglected. We have learnt that this ministry is great and we need support and help to run smoothly. With just $55(per two months) you can give a hope to a child by accessing education and with just $75(per two months),you can feed a family!  You can also decide to be a full or half sponsor by sponsoring a child or a family respectively.  (........  And he who waters will himself be watered. Proverbs 11:25.) Write to us or WhatsApp us for more information; +256200905730 ,+256755341436 Email: chosenfamilychristianschools@gma...

Restoration Week

Bible verses about Restoration Jeremiah 30:5-7(NKJV) ⁵ "For thus says the Lord: 'We have heard a voice of trembling, Of fear, and not of peace. ⁶ Ask now, and see, Whether a man is ever in labor with child? So why do I see every man with his hands on his loins Like a woman in labor, And all faces turned pale? ⁷ Alas! For that day is great, So that none is like it; And it is the time of Jacob's trouble, But he shall be saved out of it. https://zbible.page.link/nkjv