Genesis 50:20-21 (NLT)
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it all for good. He brought me to this position so I could save the lives of many people. No, don’t be afraid. I will continue to take care of you and your children.” So he reassured them by speaking kindly to them.

Devotional Thought:
Few things sting more deeply than being forgotten by those you once helped. When you love, give, serve, or support someone from a sincere place—and they overlook it or walk away—it’s easy to feel discouraged or even bitter.

Joseph understood this pain. Sold into slavery by his own brothers, imprisoned unjustly, forgotten by the cupbearer after helping him—he had every reason to become hardened by betrayal. Yet Joseph remained faithful. And in due time, God brought him out of prison and into the palace.

Joseph didn’t just interpret Pharaoh’s dream—he offered wisdom and a plan. His gift made room for him, but it was his character that kept him in position. Thirteen long years of preparation shaped him into the man God could trust to carry out a nation-saving plan.

When Joseph faced the same brothers who betrayed him, he could’ve responded with vengeance. Instead, he responded with vision. He saw the big picture. What man meant for harm, God used for good.

This serves as a reminder that people will be people. People may forget you, but God doesn’t. Despite Joseph’s help, the cupbearer forgot. The bible goes on to say that two full years had passed. It may have seemed like Joseph had no hope in getting out, but what we need to understand is that delays are sometimes necessary divine setups for God to eventually get you ready for promotion. God’s plan includes timing you may not understand at the moment, but be assured today that the palace experience is coming.

The effects of when people forget your kindness. It can cut deep, especially when you operate from a space of genuineness, and people take advantage of that. People will hurt us and disappoint us. I’m pretty sure we’ve all been in a space where we felt like we were used, especially when we operated from a space of genuine kindness. When trouble comes, people will forget all the good and act like you never existed and like you never did good. Just remember, when people forget your kindness, God doesn’t.

Life Application:

1. Remain faithfuleven when forgotten. God sees you.
2. Develop your character.Your gift can open the door, but integrity will keep you in the room.
3. Trust God’s timing.Delays are not denials. Every experience is shaping you.
4. Forgive quickly.Don’t let bitterness steal your blessing. Speak kindly—even to those who didn’t do the same for you.

Prayer:
Lord, thank You for never forgetting me. When others overlook my efforts or walk away, remind me that You see every act of kindness and every sacrifice made in love. Help me stay faithful, even in seasons of delay. Develop my character, refine my heart, and use every experience—good and bad—for Your glory. Teach me to forgive like Joseph did, and to trust that You’re working all things for my good. In Jesus’ name, amen.

DJ Who?

• Feeling stability and security, whether in the workplace or a family structure, or a community.
• Feeling grounded in one’s values and beliefs

Our beliefs and opinions are rooted in the credence attached to our faith walk. What that means is that our faith is rooted in Jesus Christ or at least should be rooted in Him. The Apostle Paul points out four different characteristics regarding walking out our faith in Colossians 2:6-7. Being rooted, being built up, being established, and being abounding in Him! Allow me to illustrate the importance of being rooted.

When we place a plant in a pot, it needs room to grow and expand as the roots expand.

A small pot can hinder a rooted plant’s growth by restricting root expansion, limiting nutrient and water intake, and potentially leading to root-bound conditions. Root-bound conditions occur when a plant’s roots become tightly packed and unable to grow further within their container, often causing stunted growth, nutrient deficiencies, and other issues. Here is an example of why a small pot can be problematic.

It Restricts Root Growth:

Roots need space to grow and explore, and a small pot confines them, leading to tangled or circular root systems, which can restrict further growth.

For the plant to continue to grow, it is necessary to remove it from its constricted environment and place it in a much larger pot or environment so it can grow to its full potential. It is the same with our walk in Christ; there comes a time when we must uproot ourselves from where we are so God can take us where He wants us to be, a place where we can flourish and grow in a deeply rooted relationship with him.

God told Abram in Genesis 12 to leave his country, his family, and his father’s house to a land that he had not seen. There was a promise behind his obedience. There is a promise behind our obedience to Him! Abram had roots in Haram and at the age of 75 was called to uproot himself and his family and go to a land he had not seen, where God was going to make a great nation out of his lineage. God had to take him out of his comfort zone to fulfill his prophetic destiny. God was going to replant him in a better space where growth would be exponential. It would require faith & trust to leave a place where he was comfortable to go somewhere he had not even seen.

That is how God operates, he will send you the word to move in faith, though you do not know how, though you do not see how, though you may not understand it, nevertheless step out in faith with a level of trust in Him. When we trust, it produces stability in our thought process, it provides emotional security, and a deeper level of intimacy with God. You are disrespecting yourself when you know you’ve been called to do greater things and remain stuck in your old ways of thinking. It’s time to change the pot! I encourage you to step out of your comfort zone and begin to believe in bigger and better in all facets of your life.

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I encourage you this month to doubt your doubts and starve it with God’s word.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

My prayer for you today is that any form of fear or doubt you are facing, that is trying to invade and disrupt your walk, be bound up in Jesus’ name! We come against all doubt and that all your prayers, questions and needs be met. We bind the fear that comes with doubt, the fear of failure, the fear of rejection, the fear of oppression, and depression be broken in the name of Jesus! Know that you are favored and blessed by God that and all shall be well concerning you!

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Have a wonderful Spring!

I recently came across a devotional that spoke volumes to me and thought it timely and appropriate to share it with you this month. I take no credit for this except that it came across my desk and I felt strongly to share it. It was on time and relevant to my current season. I pray it speaks life into you!

Being misunderstood is defined as failing to interpret or understand (something or someone) correctly. I am pretty sure we have all been misunderstood and have also misunderstood things that have been said to us. You are not alone, and it does not mean that something is wrong with you. Please take a moment to read this devotional and allow it to minister to your heart.

DJ Who?

Devotional

Let’s be real—being misunderstood isn’t just frustrating; it’s discouraging. You know your heart, your motives, and the sacrifices you’ve made, but somehow, the people around you still don’t get it. If that’s not enough to frustrate anyone, I don’t know what is.

Here’s what I need you to hear: being misunderstood is inevitable. Even the Apostle Paul, who gave everything for others, had to defend his motives to people he had already helped because of his past as a religious murderer. And if Jesus—who lived a perfect life and made perfect decisions—was misunderstood, it’s unrealistic to think we’ll escape it.

So, what do we do when people question our motives or fail to see the value we bring? We manage ourselves.

The first truth to remember is that you can’t expect others to respect sacrifices they didn’t see. People often see the results of your hard work but not the effort it took to get there. They don’t know about the late nights, the early mornings, or the tears you’ve cried—and that’s okay. It’s not their job to know. Letting go of the need for recognition frees you to keep moving forward.

Second, you can only ensure your motives are pure. You can’t control how others interpret your actions. Sometimes, their assumptions say more about their past experiences than about you. Your responsibility isn’t to convince everyone—it’s to ensure your heart remains right.

Finally, being misunderstood doesn’t diminish your value. Don’t let someone else’s inability to see your worth make you question it. Sometimes, it’s not your value that’s the issue—it’s their vision. Stay focused on the people who need what you have to offer, and don’t stop giving just because someone else doesn’t get it.

Here’s the bottom line: If you’re doing something meaningful, you’re going to be misunderstood. But that doesn’t mean you stop. Too many people are depending on you to add the value only you can bring.

Let these truths ground you the next time you feel frustrated or discouraged because someone misunderstood you. Your worth isn’t tied to others’ opinions, and your calling isn’t dependent on their understanding.

Keep adding value. Keep showing up. And trust that God sees it all.

Rooting for you,

Pastor Dharius Daniels

Every time we look in the mirror is because we want to make sure that we look good, that we look presentable, some of us concern ourselves with what people think of us and how we look. Some of us, not so much. But I think it’s safe to say we all want to feel good, look good even if inside we are empty, feeling downcast, feeling defeated and crushed.

Psalm 34:18 The Lord is close to the brokenhearted, He rescues those whose spirits are crushed.

Two things worth mentioning, The Lord is close!!! You may not see it, you may not feel it, but He is close. To be close means that He is only a short distance away, in very close proximity. Know that though you may be in a season of darkness, God is within your reach. He is close enough to come rescue you when you cry out to Him. He’s saying to you I am with you in your dark season, I am with you in your crushed pressing season. I am with you!!!

Understand that growth takes place in darkness. When you plant a seed, you place it under ground because if you leave it exposed to the outside elements, it will wither and die. It is not yet ready to grow and come out. Seeds are placed under the ground where it is safe from the elements of the outside world. It is sometimes necessary to be placed in a season of darkness because it is there that the initial growth will take place. It is there where preparation takes place, it I there where the foundation is laid so you’ll be well rooted for when your breakout season arrives. Know and understand that though you may be in a dark season, though you may be in a season where you feel alone, though you may be in a season where you question yourself, though you may be in a season where you are saying to yourself “who do I see”, know that in that process, in the same manner that we water the seed for growth, God is watering us with his love, God is watering us and preparing us for sustenance, God is watering us in preparation for the break out season he has in store for us. But before you and I can come out we have to come to a place where we can say, what I currently am experiencing right now is not my final destination. What I see is not what God sees!

If anyone is coming for you, it is ultimately going to be God. He is going to make a way where there is no way. I encourage you today to see yourself not how others see you, not how you may currently see yourself, but how God sees you in your time of darkness!

DJ Who?

If the bible tells me according to Ephesians 3:20 that “Our God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all we ask or think”, what that should translate in our minds is that my way of doing things is probably not going to bring the best results. And if the word tells me that God is able to do exceedingly more than what you & I can, then we should allow God to take control of whatever is troubling us, whatever issues we are currently facing, whatever setbacks, whatever is torturing our minds whatever is hurting us, whatever it is, God is going to do more than you and I could do on our own, more than what you and I can ask for, more than what you and I can think of! More than what anyone else can do for you! More than what your husband or wife can do for you. He can & will always do more.

Understand that God’s unlimited and overabundance of mercy is available to us because He chose to lavish it on us.

Some of us today need to begin to decree and declare our but God moment for our lives. I want us to leave here today with a renewed sense of hope and as you navigate thru the challenges that arise at home, at work, at school, wherever you are, when you become challenged, you can begin to speak the promises of God and begin to say, things are out of my control now, but God; there seems to be no way out of this situation I am currently in, but God I know you’re going to make a way where there is no way. I got weapons that were formed against me, but God. I just received a bad health report, but God! I feel like my world is falling apart, but God! It is time we begin to walk with the authority and favor God has placed over our lives for this now season. We must begin to tap into all the spiritual blessings that God has already released and made available to us thru Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 1:3 NIV ³ Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ.

So, if the word states that He has blessed us, then we must begin to tap into those spiritual resources God has available for us! My prayer and hope for you today is that you can begin to tap into what God has for you in this season!

DJ Who?

What’s in your bag? We all have one. The difference between a bag and baggage is the weight of the load. A bag won’t slow you down, baggage will. As we walk down this journey called life, God calls us to fulfill our potential in Him, but some of us are carrying a lot of baggage. We got too much junk in the trunk, too many hidden secrets, stuff we haven’t let go of!!! The only bags we should be carrying should be light as we look to be a living testimony of God’s greatness in our lives!!! How do I do this you ask? I’ve heard people share, “if you only knew what I’ve been thru in this last year … Some of you have probably gained unwanted weight, got divorced, lost your job, are dealing with family strife, have lost your prayer life, are dealing with church hurt, got baby daddy issues, health issues … The list goes on and on! It probably feels like God has stretched you too much this year … Many of us struggle with self-inflicted labels, other peoples’ opinions, outdated situations, bad relationships, uncertainty, personal tragedies, guilt, trust issues. We go into every season of our lives saying we’re going to do this, do that, accomplish that, quit that bad habit, finally buy that, let go of that … but we don’t! We’ve collected over time the hurts and pains of our past and have buried them and have not allowed ourselves to deal with them and release them. It’s time you got rid of it!

Some people cannot go where God wants to take you! It is time you dropped some people off! The bag you still carry will not allow you to see life through a wide lens! You’ll always see things thru a narrow, small minded lens if you neglect yourself and the person you’re capable of becoming. Some of us have been stuck in the same place for too long holding on to excessive unnecessary baggage and it leaves us with no space for God.

If life has got you feeling exhausted and vulnerable, give God some room to do what He does best!

Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

I pray you rise up and surrender to God those things, feelings, thoughts and people that are weighing you down.

This winter has had its share of snowy and very cold days, but it feels like everyone I know, including myself is just waiting for that day on the calendar that signals the official end of Winter and the 1st day of Spring! A changing of the seasons, a reminder that all seasons must come to an end. How many of us wish Spring can come already? We sit in between 14-degree nights and 50-degree days that we as New Yorkers consider warm.

The Bible speaks to us about seasons as well. Good seasons and bad ones, we have all experienced them. You’re in one now! You may be in a cold, bitter and dark season of your life. Dealing with the constant struggles of daily living, financial challenges, rebellious children, unemployment, a broken marriage, feeling stuck in life and not seeing any forward moving progress. I want to remind you that’s it’s just for a season. I believe the key to not giving up hope and to not live a life of frustration in your season of challenges is to know that God is always constant. Know that God is with us in every season of our life. When we face the unknown, we can trust that He is in control and working out every situation for our good even when we don’t see it. The Bible is clear about this;

To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven: Ecclesiastes 3:1 KJV

Seasons are necessary for all of us, and I want to remind you that each season serves a purpose, that though you may not understand it at the moment, it will become clear when your “Spring Season” arrives. You will blossom like never before and it will bring forth growth and maturity in your walk in Christ. You will be able to say, “it was necessary for that to take place because I’m a better and different person today.”

So be encouraged today! Winter is almost gone; you’re coming out from the cold unbearable season that seemed to last forever to a season of harvest and blessings. Let this be your anthem this month; I will not quit, I will remain firm in Christ, and I will prosper!

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Psalm 1:3 KJV

Sometimes we allow people to say things to us, to do things to us that end up hurting our self esteem and that can lead to feelings of inadequacy, feelings of being incomplete and inferior. If we are not careful we may end up believing something that we know is not true about ourselves. Failed relationships can cause feelings of “not being good enough”. Not achieving some of our goals can leave us feeling “not good enough”. Not getting that dream job could leave us feeling “not good enough”.

If we are not careful, some of these issues we encounter with others and ourselves can lead to being emotionally unhealthy which can lead to us making some emotionally unhealthy decisions that can lead to regret and pain that will have us questioning our own worth!!! Read that again!

Sometimes we just need to be reminded that we are worth it! Let me begin 2022 by saying you are enough! You are strong enough, you are brave enough, you are capable enough of finishing whatever you set your mind to and bring it to fruition with the blessings of God attached to it! Let 2022 be a year of belief that no one can deter you from achieving and doing what God has called you to do in every aspect of your life, be it personal, spiritual or professional.

2021 taught me that I had to mend my own heart, pick myself back up when I made mistakes (and I made quite a few) and that no one was going to come rescue me. That isn’t anyone’s job. Some journeys are meant to be walked alone … and that’s ok!

You’re going to be fine! You’re going to win in 2022! It is my prayer that we all win in 2022! Know that “He that began a good work in you will carry it to completion …” Philippians 1:6

Let this be your anthem this year! Have a great year and I’ll be in contact with you all again in March!