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The Daily Dose

LEARN TO LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF GOD

Around 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7th, I was awakened from a sound sleep with the song “Voice of God” by Dante Bowe playing in my spirit.

I have learned that when songs are downloaded into my spirit, the Lord is ministering to me. I've also learned to listen for that still, small voice of God.

Years ago, I didn't understand what God was speaking to me in the middle of the night. I would wake up out of a sound sleep, grab my pen and paper, and begin writing poems.

I didn't realize it then, but I understand it now.

Many of the poems that I wrote years ago in the middle of the night have turned into a different format that I now call the Daily Dose Inspirations.

Sometimes God speaks through a song. Sometimes through Scripture. Sometimes through a thought that comes in the quietness of the night.

The important thing is to listen.

Jesus said:

“I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine.” — John 10:14 KJV

The Shepherd knows His sheep, and His sheep learn to recognize His voice.

There are many voices competing for our attention, but when you spend time with God, you learn to recognize His voice.

So today, my message is simple:

LEARN TO LISTEN TO THE VOICE OF GOD.

You may discover that what you thought was just a thought, a song, or a middle-of-the-night awakening was actually God trying to get your attention.

Don’t miss the message while trying to figure out the Messenger.™ Y’all better stay with me—I’m going somewhere with these inspirations. Have a thankful Thursday. Let's go!”

— Jerry W. Porter
Your Daily Dose Host

"My pen serves as both my closest companion and my source of healing. Remember to be creative because a monolithic mindset stifles creativity.”

Listen closely to the words of the song the Voice of God. This song is on heavy rotation around my camp.

Click on the link below to listen to the music playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZVHqhr1RbSc&si=qFPu1Ig336OPv1R0

Big Ups Daily Dose Family!

I’ve got a confession to make… I absolutely LOVE reggae music!

It’s my favorite genre of music, and once those reggae vibes start flowing, something just happens to my soul. The rhythm, the bass, the message, the laid-back groove—it’s medicine for me!
But every now and then, I suffer from a serious condition called REGGAE MYLITIS! 😂

The symptoms are easy to recognize: I start craving that bass line, looking for my reggae playlist, feeling the rhythm in my spirit, and wanting to be surrounded by nothing but good reggae music!

And there’s only ONE known cure for this condition:
A GOOD REGGAE FESTIVAL!

Give me some sunshine, good people, positive vibes, and some sweet reggae music, and I’ll be alright!

Reggae isn’t just music to me—it’s a feeling!

Jerry W. Porter

Click on the link below to listen to the music message: https://youtu.be/q0j1mfJeNLE?is=zD9jpm_8sXeh01_D

If you’ve found yourself stuck lately, don’t panic. Today’s Daily Dose might be the tow truck your soul needs.

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Jesus Will Fix It

At 2:35 a.m., I was wide awake with the song “He’ll Fix It” by Tim Rogers playing in my mind. It’s times like this that I believe the Holy Spirit is delivering a special message to me, so I hurriedly have to get the message out of my head so I can go back to sleep.

You see, my dad, William V. Porter, was a man who could fix almost anything. If something was broken, Daddy had a way of figuring it out. I had confidence in him because I knew that if Daddy said he could fix it, somehow, someway, he would.

As I thought about that this morning, I realized something: I need to have that same confidence in my Heavenly Father.

Just as my earthly father had the ability to fix things that were broken, my Heavenly Father has the ability to fix the broken areas of my life.

There are some things I may not know how to fix. Some situations are beyond my ability. Some problems may have me wondering, “How in the world am I going to get through this?”

But Jesus is reminding me: “I can fix it.”

I simply have to trust Him.
Sometimes we spend so much time trying to figure out how Jesus is going to fix it that we forget that our responsibility is simply to have faith in the One who can.

Daddy taught me confidence through what he could do with his hands. Jesus is teaching me confidence through what He can do with my life.

So today, whatever is broken, whatever is troubling you, whatever seems impossible to repair, put it in the hands of Jesus.

Jesus will fix it!

Now I can go back to sleep.

“Don’t miss the message while trying to figure out the Messenger.™ Y’all better stay with me—I’m going somewhere with these inspirations. Have a fantastic Friday. Let’s go!”

— Jerry W. Porter
Your Daily Dose Host

"My pen serves as both my closest companion and my source of healing. Remember to be creative because a monolithic mindset stifles creativity.”

Click on the link below to listen to the music playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLef4uJJzExUY&si=CPo9nizuy_U5udO_

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The Daily Dose: Command the morning

Job 38:12
In that verse, God asks Job, "Have you commanded the morning since your days began, and caused the dawn to know its place?

”This wasn’t a literal instruction for Job to control the sunrise—it was a divine challenge.

God was reminding Job of His sovereignty and creative power. Job had questioned God’s justice amid suffering, so the Lord responded by revealing how vast His authority truly is—even over the rhythm of day and night.

Spiritually, many believers interpret this verse as a call to speak life and authority into each new day. "Commanding the morning” symbolizes aligning your words and faith with God’s will at the start of the day—declaring blessings, peace, and purpose before anything else can take shape.

In short, God's question showed Job his human limits. Our response today turns that awareness into action — using prayer and confession to set the tone for the day.

Have a spirit-filled Sunday.

Jerry W. Porter

Click on the link below to listen to the music playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOs0vlIpRLB4&si=X4qgq0MObhFLVVRY

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Welcome to the Daily Spiritual Gym. There's no fee to enter because Jesus paid the membership fee.

This week, step into the Spiritual Gym and strengthen the gifts God has placed within you.

Every lesson is a workout, every Scripture builds your faith, and every act of obedience makes you spiritually stronger.

"Train yourself to be godly." — 1 Timothy 4:7

Jerry W. Porter
Your Daily Dose Host

This is key to enter the Spiritual Gym:
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The Daily Dose Spiritual Fitness Introduction

Step into the Spiritual Gym—no sign-up fee, no monthly dues, and no hidden costs. The membership has already been paid in full by Jesus Christ.

We invite you to join us for a powerful four-week Daily Dose series entitled

Let’s Workout: Exercising Your Spiritual Gift

Just like the body needs physical exercise to stay strong, your spiritual life needs intentional training to grow, strengthen, and operate in purpose. God has already placed gifts within you—this series is about activating them, developing them, and putting them to work for His glory.

Each week, we will step into a different “workout station” based on Romans 12, exploring how to identify and exercise the spiritual gifts God has given us. Whether your gift is serving, teaching, encouraging, leading, giving, showing mercy, or speaking truth—there is a place for you in this spiritual gym.

No intimidation. No comparison. Just growth, purpose, and spiritual strengthening.

We look forward to seeing you in the Spiritual Gym. No membership required. Jesus has already paid your membership fee.

Let’s get spiritually fit together.

Spiritual Gym Workout Routine

Starting on Thursdays for four weeks:

Week One: July 30th.
Week Two: August 6th.
Week Three: August 13th.
Week four: August 20th.

Don't miss the message trying to figure out the Messenger. You guys better stay with me. I'm going somewhere with these inspirations. Have a wonderfulWednesday. Let’s go!

Stay tuned as we prepare to launch the series.

Jerry W. Porter
Your Daily Dose Host

"My pen serves as both my closest companion and my source of healing."

Song: Let’s Workout Playlist
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Song: Speak to my heart by Donnie McClurkin

Many people spend hours in the gym exercising their muscles so they can become stronger. On some days they focus on their arms, while on other days they work on their legs, chest, or back. The goal is simple: strengthen the muscles that will help them perform at their best.

The same principle applies to our spiritual lives.

Before you can strengthen your spiritual gift, you must first know what your gift is. God has uniquely equipped each of us with gifts and talents to serve His Kingdom. Just as physical muscles become weak when they are not used, spiritual gifts become stronger when they are exercised.

In the physical world, some people rely on workout programs like Body by Jake to develop stronger muscles. But when it comes to building spiritual muscles, we need a different program—Body by Jesus. His Word is our training manual. Prayer is our conditioning exercise. Faith is our endurance training. Obedience is our daily workout.

In Romans 12, Paul identifies several spiritual gifts:

Prophecy
Serving
Teaching
Encouraging (Exhortation)
Giving
Leadership
Mercy

Each gift has a purpose, and every believer has been given at least one gift to help build up the body of Christ. The more we use our gifts, the stronger they become and the greater impact they have on those around us.

As I finish writing this inspiration, I must admit that it has made me a little tired because I've been exercising my mental muscles. Yet I am reminded that growth only comes through use. Whether physical, mental, or spiritual, muscles become stronger when they are exercised consistently.

"Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them." — Romans 12:6

So here's today's Daily Dose question:

Do you know what your spiritual gift is?

Stay tuned for the Do you know your spiritual gift(s) series starting Thursday, July 30th.

Have a terrific Tuesday.
Let's go!

Jerry W. Porter
Your Daily Dose Host

Click on the link below to listen to the music message:
https://youtu.be/s73WSFxBemA?is=5bUywB43guwjhwYn