INTRODUCTION: The theme of the new series for this month is TRINITY and we are starting today with God the Father, the first person of the Trinity. In Christianity, the three-in-one God is known as Trinity, because though God is one, He exists as three distinct persons with each member functioning in his own way – God the Father as the Originator, God the Son, Jesus Christ who is the Agent and God the Holy Spirit who is the Applicator. Trinity is not found in scripture. However, it summarizes the theological truth we see in scripture where the three persons of trinity were present at the same time, (such as during the baptism of Jesus Christ, when the Holy Spirit descended on Him and God the Father spoke). The three members are unified, and they don’t oppose one another – just like when the world was created and during the process of salvation – God loved us and gave Jesus Christ to die for our sins and the Holy Spirit was given to Believers thereafter. (John 14:16; 16:7).
Today, we are starting with God the Father, the first person of the Trinity and the father figure, who is understood to be the supreme Being, Origin of all things (1 Corinthians 8:6), and to whom we pray (Matthew 6:9).
OUTLINE 1: WHO IS GOD THE FATHER?
GOD IS THE CREATOR OF ALL THINGS AND SOURCE OF LIFE:
Genesis 1: 1 – 27; 2:4b; Isaiah 64: 8.
GOD IS THE RULER OVER ALL: Ephesians 4: 6; 2 Chronicles 20:6
GOD IS THE ALMIGHTY: Genesis 1: 17.
GOD IS THE I AM THAT I AM: Exodus 3:14; Psalm 102:25-27
OUTLINE 2: THE CHARACTER OF GOD THE FATHER
GOD IS LOVE: 1 John 4:8; John 3:16,1 John 3:1; Romans 5:8; John 16:27
SURRENDER ALL TO HIM: 1 Peter 5: 6-7; John 12:24-25.
CONCLUSION
God the Father is the Creator of all things in heaven and on earth. He is the Father of Jesus Christ (God referred to Jesus as His only begotten Son in John 3:16, Matthew 3:17 and Jesus called him Father John 15:1– 2). He is also the Father of all Believers as He guides, supports, loves and sustains them. He alone knows the exact timing of the end times (Matthew 24:36). We all can only know God the Father through having a relationship with Jesus Christ since Jesus is the perfect representation of the Father (John 14:7a) and a diligent study of the Word.
If you are yet to surrender your life to God by accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour, you cannot be assured of living a victorious Christian life and cannot claim eternal life. Why not surrender to Him today.
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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May God Bless Israel, May God Bless Nigeria, May God Bless America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!
May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!
INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving is the art of showing appreciation and gratitude for what the Almighty God has done for one. The more we show gratitude the more God blesses us.
PRAYER GUIDE.
1. Father, thank you for preserving my life by your mercy in Jesus name. Lam. 3:22-23.
2. Father, thank you for the salvation of my soul in Jesus name. Eph. 2:8
3. Father, thank you for the forgiveness of all my sins by your mercy in Jesus name. 1John. 1:9.
4. Father, thank you for restoring to me the joy of thy salvation in Jesus name. Ps. 51:12.
5. Father, thank you for your divine protection over me and my family in Jesus name. Ps. 91:1-16.
6. Father, thank you for all your blessings over me since the beginning of this year in Jesus name. Ps. 103:2-5.
7. Father, thank you for all your promises for me for the rest of this year in Jesus name. Isai. 43:18-19.
8. Father, thank you for your covenant of divine health and peace of mind in Jesus name. 3John.2
9. Father, thank you for I am making steady progress spiritually from glory to glory in Jesus name. 1Sam. 10:3-7.
10. Father, thank you for your presence that will go with me for the remaining days in this year in Jesus name. Exo.33:13-14.
PRAYER POINTS FOR DADDY G O AND FAMILY.
TEXT: Isaiah 59:21, 1Tim. 2:1-4.
INTRODUCTION: It is a good thing to always pray for our spiritual leader for more grace more strength and more revelation in order for them to lead us aright.
PRAYER GUIDE.
1. Father, thank you for your grace and mercy that is sufficient for your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye and his family in Jesus name. Ps. 107:1
2. Father, thank you for keeping your covenant with your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye in Jesus name. Ps. 89:34
3. Father, thank you for renewing the strength of your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye in Jesus name. Isa. 40:31.
4. Father, thank you for your protection over your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye and his family in Jesus name. Ps. 89:20-23.
5. Father in your own supernatural way, the grace that will enable your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye to walk before you all the days of his life, release upon him now in Jesus name. Gen. 5:22-24, 6:8.
6. Father, you are the Lord of host, arise and defend your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye and his family against any form of attack in Jesus name. Isai. 37:33-36.
7. Father, in your own supernatural way, don’t let your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye receive any gift that will make him fall into error in Jesus name.
8. Father, by your mercy, hide your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye from the secret counsel of the wicked in Jesus name. Ps. 64:2-3.
9. Father, by your supernatural power, let every word you have spoken through your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye come to pass speedily in Jesus name. 1Sam. 3:19, Luke. 1:43
10. Father, by your mercy, help your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye to fulfil VISION 2032. In Jesus name.
PRAYER POINTS FOR THE ACTUALIZATION OF RCCG VISION 2032.
TEXT: Math. 28:18-20, Luke. 10:2.
INTRODUCTION: Vision 2032 is the mandate given to all members of The Redeemed Christian Church of God that 40 million souls must be won before or by the year 2032. To actualize this vision, every member must obey completely every instruction from the Almighty God through our father in the Lord, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God Pastor E. A. Adeboye which is aggressive evangelism and follow up.
PRAYER GUIDE.
1. Father, thank you for the modest Church growth and expansion that your Church RCCG has been experiencing in Jesus name. Job. 8:7.
2. Father, thank you for being the builder of your church RCCG In Jesus name. Math. 16:18.
3. Father, thank you for what you have been doing in RCCG worldwide in Jesus name. Ps. 124:1-5.
4. Father, have mercy upon your Church and do not forsake your Church in Jesus name. Lam. 3:22-23, Ps. 138:8.
5. Father, the harvest is indeed very great, please raise more laborers from your Church RCCG in Jesus name. Luke. 10:2.
6. Father, please have mercy and deliver your Church RCCG from stagnancy and cause us to move forward in Jesus name. Deut. 1:6-8.
7. Father, as we plant and water in all RCCG parishes, please increase us in Jesus name. 1Corin.3:6.
8. Father, please grant all your ministers the boldness and the anointing to proclaim your word in all circumstances so that more souls will be won to you in Jesus name. Acts. 4:49.
9. Father, in all our Church programs, let us experience your healing power that will lead to Church growth and expansion in Jesus name. Acts. 4:30.
10. Father, in order to fulfil VISION 2032, pour upon your Church the spirit of supplication and grace that will cause the world to respond to your calling in Jesus name. Zech. 12:10.
PRAYER POINTS FOR MINISTERS, MISSION AND MISSIONARIES.
TEXT: Acts. 1:8, 2Chron. 11:21-33.
IMNTRODUCTION: Ministers are those that God called, ordained and sent out to preach the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, to nurture the saved souls with the word of God until they grow and become more matured and thereafter sent out to also go and preach the gospel. Mission is the key ministry objectives of the Church which is a comprehensive directive about who the Church wants to reach and what the Church desires to accomplish, while Missionaries are those that are sent out to all the nooks and crannies of the world called the mission fields with the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
PRAYER GUIDE.
1. Father, thank you for your grace and mercy that your ministers and missionaries enjoy everyday in Jesus name. Lam. 3:22-23.
2. Father, thank you for protecting all the ministers and missionaries in theirmlocations in Jesus name. Ps. 91:1-5.
3. Father, by your grace let your law of truth be in the lips of your ministers and missionaries and let no iniquity be found in their lips in Jesus name. Mal.2:6-7.
4. Father, by your power, deliver all your ministers and missionaries from the spirit of error in Jesus name.
5. Father, by your supernatural power, defend all your ministers and missionaries in all their places of assignments in Jesus name. Isai. 37:33-36.
6. Father, arise and contend with all forces of darkness that are contending against your ministers and missionaries in Jesus name. Ps. 35:1, Isai. 49:25.
7.Father, in your own supernatural way, perform special miracles through your ministers and missionaries in their places of assignments that will force all leaders of those countries that are hostile to the spreading of the gospel to bow down and surrender to the Lord Jesus Christ in Jesus name. Dan. 3:24-30.
8.Father, arrest the souls of the leaders of all the hostile nations that refused to issue out residence permit to your ministers and missionaries now and cause them to begin to issue out residence permit in Jesus name.
9. Father, let your anointing that will always confirm your words with signs and wonders in the mouth of your ministers and missionaries fall upon them now in Jesus name.
10. Father, strengthen your ministers and missionaries to be able to run with the VISION 2032 in Jesus name. Hab. 2:2.
PRAYER POINTS FOR NATIONS AND CONTINENTS- EMPHASIS NIGERIA.
TEXT; Proverbs 14:31-34, Ps. 121:1-8.
INTRODUCTION: Nigeria at present Is at crossroad, with uncertainty of what may happen especially the political turmoil we are experiencing in some states and the growing trend of insecurities in almost all the states in Nigeria. Many are confused and don’t know what to do but our God is in charge and in absolute control.
Our hope and help come from our God and as we engage in prayers, he will arise and help us in Jesus name.
PRAYER GUIDE.
1. Father, thank you for your grace and mercy that we are enjoying as a nation in Jesus name. Lam. 3:22-23.
2. Father, thank you for what we are currently passing through as a nation in Jesus name. Ps. 23:4.
3. Father, thank you for we know that your divine purpose for Nigeria will surely come to pass in Jesus name. Hab. 2:3.
4. Father, thank you for frustrating the devices of the devil over Nigeria in Jesus name. Job. 5:12.
5. Father, we humble ourselves before you, have mercy and forgive us our sins as a nation in Jesus name. 2Chron. 7:14.
6. Father, arise and destroy every weapon of the enemies to destabilize Nigeria in Jesus name. Isai. 54:17.
7. Father, anyone that will put us in Nigeria to further hardship, in your wrath and fury, remove them from the throne of authority now in Jesus name. Hos. 13:11.
8. Father, arise and destroy completely all the powers of idolatry and everything that represents dagon in Nigeria in Jesus name. 1Sam.5:4.
9. Father, let all the gods that have not made the heaven and the earth in Nigeria perish from Nigeria in Jesus name. Jer. 10:11.
10. Father, every king Uzziah the needs to die for us to enjoy peace and progress in Nigeria, let them die now in Jesus name. Isai. 6:1.
PRAYER POINTS FOR NATIONS AND CONTINENTS – OUTSIDE NIGERIA.
TEXT: Psalm 33:12.
INTRODUCTION; The devil knows that his time is very short, therefore he is desperately looking for as many nations as he can capture as possible before the game is over. The devil also knows that if he can capture the leader of any country, he has captured all the citizens of such country, the reason all the leaders are making laws that promote evil and prohibit the spreading of the gospel. But Jesus had assured us that gates of hell shall not prevail,
PRAYER GUIDE.
1. Father, thank you for your grace and mercy that all the continents of the world are enjoying now in Jesus name. Lam. 3:22-23.
2. Father, thank you for the relative peace that all the continents of the world are enjoying now in Jesus name. John. 14:27.
3. Father, thank you for taming all the war mongers in all the continents of the world in Jesus name.
4. Father, you are the Almighty God, arise and demonstrate your power to all the evil leaders in all the continents of the world in Jesus name. Exo. 12:29-32.
5. Father, arise and repeal every law that is against your Church in all the continents of the world in Jesus name. Esth. 8:5-8
6. Father, arise and rescue all your children that have been arrested and imprisoned in all the continents of the world in Jesus name. Acts, 12:5-9.
7. Father, arise and destroy all the gods and the altars that have been given support to all the wicked leaders of the world in Jesus name. 1kings. 18:40.
8. Father, arise and turn all the counsel of all the conspirators in all the hostile nations of the world to foolishness in Jesus name. 2Sam. 15:31, 17:23.
9. Father, arrest the souls of all the persecutors of your Church as you arrested Saul of Tarsus and turn them to another Apostle Paul in Jesus name. Acts. 9:1-20.
10. Father, every king Uzziah that needs to die for all the continents of the world to enjoy peace, let him die now in Jesus name. Isai. 6:1
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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May God Bless Israel, May God Bless Nigeria, May God Bless America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!
May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!
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Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,
May God Bless Israel, May God Bless Nigeria, May God Bless America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!
May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!
Matthew 21:7-8 says: “And brought the ass, and the colt, and put on them their clothes, and they set him thereon. And a very great multitude spread their garments in the way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the way.”
You will ride in victory into your habitations and inheritance like our Lord in Jesus Christ name! Amen.
The world will celebrate you for great achievements and successes in Jesus Christ Mighty Name! Amen!
The Spirit of God will engraft in our lives and hearts true humility and penitence in Jesus Christ Mighty name! Amen!
May our hearts be always ready to accommodate the will of God at all times and in all situations in Jesus Christ Mighty Name! Amen.
You will receive the spirit to identify and discern true friends and true enemies among the crowd around your destiny in Jesus Christ Mighty Name! Amen
May we be always ready and available to be a useful instrument for God’s glory, when He calls in Jesus Christ Mighty Name! Amen.
Heavenly Father, keep us focused on eternal goal and purpose; help us not to be distracted by neither the praise nor persecution of men in Jesus Christ Mighty Name! Amen
By EVANGELIST EJIKE ANTHONY ONOCHIE.
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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Thank You Very Much For Your Support,
May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,
May God Bless Israel, May God Bless Nigeria, May God Bless America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!
May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!
26:19. “Therefore, King Agrippa, I was not disobedient to the heavenly vision,
26:20. “but declared first to those in Damascus and in Jerusalem, and throughout all the region of Judea, and [then] to the Gentiles, that they should repent, turn to God, and do works befitting repentance.
26:21. “For these reasons the Jews seized me in the temple and tried to kill [me.]
26:22. “Therefore, having obtained help from God, to this day I stand, witnessing both to small and great, saying no other things than those which the prophets and Moses said would come —
26:23. “that the Christ would suffer, that He would be the first to rise from the dead, and would proclaim light to the [Jewish] people and to the Gentiles.”
26:24. Now as he thus made his defense, Festus said with a loud voice, “Paul, you are beside yourself! Much learning is driving you mad!”
26:25. But he said, “I am not mad, most noble Festus, but speak the words of truth and reason.
26:26. “For the king, before whom I also speak freely, knows these things; for I am convinced that none of these things escapes his attention, since this thing was not done in a corner.
STUDY: Paul testified before Agrippa how he became obedient to his heavenly vision by preaching Christ in Damascus. The Jews at one occasion seized Paul in the temple and tried to kill him because of his evangelistic activities.
However, God helped him and kept him alive to preach the gospel to all and sundry concerning Christ’s suffering, death, resurrection, and bringing light to both the Jews and Gentiles. During Paul’s defense, Governor Festus accused him of being mad due to his much learning but Paul gently rejected that accusation and said he was speaking words of truth and reason as he knew that King Agrippa understood what he had said. Some people are shy, fearful or intimidated when asked to speak before dignitaries like kings, governors, presidents, bishops and very influential people. However, Paul was very bold, articulate, and logical in his defense before the king.
Have you ever boldly preached the gospel before your superiors or those in authority? When someone distracts you while you are speaking, do you get distracted and attack the person, or do you quietly address what is said and continue with what you are saying? Ask God to grant you boldness as you witness for Christ (Prov. 28:1b; 2Tim. 1:7).
PRAYER: Dear Lord, may your Spirit grant me utterance whenever I witness for Christ, Amen!
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If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,
May God Bless Israel, May God Bless Nigeria, May God Bless America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!
May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!
To All Nigerian Pastors and Clergies, that have never compelled their congregation to get active in Nigeria politics – Not the ethnic biased ones.
To all Nigerian Pastors and Clergies, that have never asked their members if they have Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs), if they voted! And they should lead by example.
Once upon a time! The Fastest growing Church in Ukraine was founded by a Nigerian, Pastor Sunday Adelaja – The Embassy of the Blessed Kingdom of God for All Nations, before the Russia-Ukraine war.
Pastor Sunday Adelaja now resides in Belgium since 2022 due to the Russian invasion.
This violence and war go touch everybody Oooo! This is not the time to keep quiet and be politically correct Oooo! Call Evil! Evil! Do you think Pastor Sunday Adelaja is a very happy man in Belgium?
James 4:17: If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,
May God Bless Israel, May God Bless Nigeria, May God Bless America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!
May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!
“And Jesus asked him, saying, What is thy name? And he said, Legion: because many devils were entered into him.” (Luke 8: 30)
That is the Focal Scripture of Streams of Joy Devotional today.
In our Focal Scripture, the demons in the man that came out of the tombs spoke to Jesus and identified themselves as a legion. It was not enough that the demons had taken possession of the man; they also found a voice through him; they found expression through him; they were satanic voices speaking in the life of the man against his wishes. Satanic voices were speaking concerning the destiny of that man at the tomb.
Friend, hear me as I hear the Lord: every satanic voice that is speaking concerning your life, I command them to shut up. Every satanic voice that is calling you into dryness, I command them to shut up. Every satanic voice that is causing you to have results that are not from God, I command them to shut up. Every satanic voice that is pushing you away from your place in destiny, I command them to shup up by fire. I command the voices of negativity and affliction to shup up already.
Today, I silence every satanic voice of enchantment and divination that is speaking against your destiny. I silence the voices from your past seeking space in your future. I silence every voice that wants to make your destiny reduce to nothing. I silence every voice of opposition that is speaking against you. I silence every voice of haters that are speaking where your eyes cannot see. I silence every satanic voice poised against you.
Notice that the voices of negativity that were speaking in our Focal Scripture, were speaking with the voice of the demon possessed man. They used his voice to speak against his destiny. They used his voice to tell Jesus not to interfere with their operation. Even if the enemy seeks to speak against you, make sure that he is not using your own voice. Make sure that you are not the one reiterating what the enemy has said with your own voice.
Say what the Lord is saying concerning you. Say what Jesus is saying concerning you. Don’t say that the enemy is saying. Don’t repeat the words of satanic voices.
Numbers 23:23 says: “Surely there is no enchantment against Jacob, neither is there any divination against Israel: according to this time it shall be said of Jacob and of Israel, What hath God wrought!”
Declare With Me: Every satanic voice speaking against me and around me, shut up by fire, in Jesus’ name!
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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6:16. “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.
6:17. “But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,
6:18. “so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who [is] in the secret [place;] and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.
Today’s passage does not condemn fasting as a spiritual tool because it starts with the phrase, ‘when you fast…’ Fasting should not be done in hypocrisy to show spiritual prowess. Anyone who fasts to receive the applause of men has fully received his reward. Fasting done to fulfil all righteousness is also futile. This is the case in Zechariah 7:1ff when the Israelites asked God whether they would continue their routine fast which they had done for seventy years since they returned from exile. Surprisingly, God told them that they had not been fasting unto him. So, it is possible to fast routinely for seventy years and not attract the attention of heaven. True believers should therefore fast to bring the flesh under control and get closer to God. It should be an exercise between man and God and not for public advertisement. Jesus also taught that fasting is a tool to gain victory over some levels of demonic challenges (Matt. 17:21).
Examine yourself. What is your motive for engaging in fasting? Remember that the personality you seek to please will be the one to reward you. If you seek to please men, they will applaud you. If your motive is to glorify God, He will respond positively to the desires of your heart. Start fasting;do it correctly and heaven will visit your closet.
PRAYER: Dear Father, please help me to learn to fast to your glory, Amen!
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Believe that I am with you and that I am in control of everything. Whatever I say, will be. There is no power which can change that.
Be calm. Never fear. You have quite a lot to learn. Keep on going until you find yourself singing during your busiest days. “Sing to the Lord” (Psalm 30:4 NIV 1984). Songs of praise to Me are the sweetest in My ears when they are sung on the busiest of days. Let love be the theme that runs throughout it all.
Always be glad. Rejoice exceedingly. Take joy in Me! Rest in Me. Never be afraid. Pray more. Don’t worry. I am your helper (Isaiah 41:10; Psalm 46:1). “The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms” (Deuteronomy 33:27 NIV 1984). No matter how low you go, My arms are always beneath you. Rest in My arms just like a tired child rests in her father’s arms.
GOOD MORNING. HAVE A BLESSED AND STRESS FREE DAY & PLEASE STAY SAFE! AMEN!
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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May God Bless Israel, Nigeria, And America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!
May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!
TEXT: Ephnesis 4:11-16; Galatians 2:20-21; Acts 17:10-12; II Timothy 2:15; II Timothy 3:16-17; Galatians 2:20-21; II Corinthians 6:11-18; John 17:15-17; I John 2:15-17; I Corinthians 9:19-23; I Corinthians 6:12, 10:23; James 5:12; Matthew 5:33-37; Galatians 1:10; Psalm 15:1-2; Proverbs 26:28; Proverbs 29:5; Proverbs 27:5-6; Proverbs 28:23; Luke 6:26
INTRODUCTION: As Believers and followers of Jesus Christ, we’ve all encountered misconceptions about our Christian faith, that sometimes even affect our trust, our confidence, and our belief in Jesus Christ and His word as written in the Bible.
For example, perhaps you’ve heard that “being a Christian means giving up on having fun, and living a life of rigid roles’, or perhaps you’ve been told that Christians should never say anything that might hurt or harm someone’s feelings, even if it means compromising the truth. Or maybe you’ve wondered if associating with unbelievers is off-limits for Christians!!
These and more misconceptions can be confusing, and if left unaddressed, can lead to a distorted view of Christianity. So the question to ask us tonight is simply “what does the Bible have to say about these highlighted issues?
Tonight, we will be exploring these misconceptions and examining what the Bible says about the 3 questions asked, so that we are not “tossed to and fro with every wind of misconception” as Apostle Paul warned the church of Ephesus.
Outline 1: As a Christian, do I need to give up Fun and Follow a life of rules (and perhaps regulations)?
Perhaps it is important to define what we mean by FUN? Fun is defined as “enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure
Based on the definition, is there anything wrong with a Christian having fun?
Can a Christian participate in just any kind of Fun
This perhaps leads us to differentiate between “Good fun and Bad fun”, then the next question will be “What is good fun and what is bad fun”?
The bible does not necessarily advocate for a life devoid of fun or enjoyment, but we must remember that a true Christian life is one of obedience to God’s word, not one of indulgence in worldly pleasures.
I John 2:15-17 not to love the world!!! World here refers to the morally evil system opposed to all that is God, and Godly. The world thus refers
To the satanic system opposing Christ’s kingdom on earth. John 4:4 tells us that friendship with the world is enmity with God Paul’s example:
I Cor 6:12, 10:21-23, Ps 1:1-6
Apostle Paul in I Cor 9:1-27 explains his liberty (verses 1-6), but adds that he has abstained for his own chosen reasons for the gospel sake (verses 15-23)
As believers, we have freedom in Christ (Gal 5:1), but we are adjoined in Gal 5:13 not to use our liberty for an occasion to the flesh
James 1:25 tells us to look at the perfect law of liberty, and to do accordingly, and we will be blessed
I Peter 2:16 says we are free, but we are not to use our liberty for a cloke of maliciousness (doing wrong things). We are to submit all our actions to God
Col 3:17 says we are to do whatsoever we do, in word or deed, to do them in the name of the Lord Jesus, meaning, we should do all things we do to glorify His name.
So in conclusion, a true Christian life is not about giving up a lifestyle to enjoy fun and good pleasure (Ps 16:11) to follow set of rules. Rather it’s about living a life of freedom (from sin and bondage)and joy in Christ Jesus, guided by the Holy Spirit, and characterized by obedience to God’s word
READ Gal 2:20
Outline 2: Christian should not say anything that may hurt someone’s feeling.
To start this, let me ask us if there is any noticeable difference in the first chapter of Paul’s epistle to the Galatians compared with the first chapter of his other epistles?
He wasted no time in addressing a key issue of concern. In fact in Gal 3:1, he even asked them “Who hath bewitched you? In the pidgin English version of this verse it says “Na so una mumu don reach”!!!!
God’s words does not encourage falsehood for any reason.
Ps 15:1-2 says – LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? Who shall dwell in thy holy hill? He that walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in his heart.
Read I Thess 2:3-6 – For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: but as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth our hearts. For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:nor of men sought we glory, neither of you, nor yetof others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ. But we were gentle among you, even as a nurse cherisheth her children:
Read Gal 1:10 – For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
Matt 5:37, repeated in James 5:12 says “but let your communication be, Yea, yea, Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil
The word of God provides guidance on how we are to interact with others and avoid hurting their feelings. For example, the bible teaches us to love and be considerate
Romans 13:8, 10 – Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law…. Love worketh no ill to his neighbour, therefore love is the fulling of the law
We can also read about love further in I Cor 13:4-8 to be better guided in our interactions with others
Prov 12:17-19 – He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: But a false witness deceit. There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: But the tongue of the wise is health. The lip of truth shall be established for ever: But a lying tongue is but for a moment.
But nevertheless, as much as we should show love at all times, it is wrong to flatter (excessive or insincere praise) or lie to others, just to curry their favour or hide from the truth!!!
Eph 4:15 says we are to speak the truth in love!!!
When we flatter others or lie to them, we are simply not working in love (Prov 26:28 – a flattering mouth worketh ruin), Prov 29:5 – a man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet
Most true Christians appreciate loving honesty more than shallow flatteries Prov 27:5-6 says open rebuke is better than secret love, faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful
Prov 28:23 says – He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
We must realize that God does not bless flattery lips – Prov 24:24-25 says He that saith unto the wicked, Thou art righteous; Him shall the people curse, nations shall abhor him: But to them that rebuke him shall be delight, And a good blessing shall come upon them.
Also read Ps 12:2-3 – They speak vanity every one with his neighbour: With flattering lips and with a double heart do they speak. The LORD shall cut off all flattering lips, And the tongue that speaketh proud things:
While the bible encourages Christians to speak the truth and stand firm in their convictions, it also emphasizes the importance of doing so in love and consideration for others. As Christians, we should strive to avoid hurting other people’s feelings and instead seek to build them up and show them love and consideration
Apply Paul’s Policy and Mantra Acts 24:16
Outline 3: Should I associate with Unbelivers as a Christian?
We must understand that there is a difference between Separation and Interaction
We cannot avoid interacting with others so long as we are alive and remain in the world
In John 17:11-12, Jesus Christ recognised that He was in the world with God’s children, and that He was now leaving them to remain in the world
John 15:18-19 makes it clear to us that “We are not of the world”
John 17:15-17 – Jesus Christ, in His prayer to the Father asked the Father not to take us out of the world, but that the Father should keep us from the evil in the world.
I John 2:15-17 – Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. 16For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. 17And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Associate is coined from association which means ä group of people organized for a joint purpose
So long as we remain in the world, we must interact with others, but we do not necessarily have to associate”with any worldly system that is set up to promote iniquity”
One way not to love the world, is to avoid associations that will not honour or glorify God, associations that can lead us into sin and backsliding.
Rom 12:2 – And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
II Cor 6:14-18 – Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. Wherefore Come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, And touch not the unclean thing; And I will receive you, 18And will be a Father unto you, And ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
In I Cor 5:6-13, Apostle Paul warned against evil associations, not to keep company with any… We are not to be unequally yoked together with unbelievers!!!
He warned in verse 6 “Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?
Does this mean we cannot have unbelievers as friends? Certainly not, but we are not to partake in any evil they do, whilst letting them know why we cannot
The example of Jesus Christ in Luke 15:1-7 is quite instructive. Jesus ate with Sinners, but did not partake in their sins, rather He brought them out of their life in sin
Apostle Paul in I Cor 10:27 even said we can attend, if invited, but he gave conditions in the same text So how do we associate with unbelievers?
Be salt and light: As a Christian, you are called to be a positive influence in the world. Matthew 5:13-16.
Show love and compassion: Treat unbelievers with kindness, respect, and dignity. Luke 10:25-37.
Share the Gospel: Be prepared to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with those whom God leads you to. I Peter 3:15.
Maintain boundaries: While associating with unbelievers, maintain clear boundaries and avoid compromising your faith. I Corinthians 6:18-20.
As a Child of God, you should not isolate yourself from unbelievers but rather engage with them in a way that is loving, respectful, and evangelistic. By being salt and light in the world, you can make a positive impact on those around you and share the love of Christ with them.
Let us Pray.
Addendum:
But before we delve into the misconceptions, let’s quickly take a cue from the Bereans as recorded in Acts 17:10-12:
1. Noble Character
– Integrity: The Bereans demonstrated noble character, which is a testament to their integrity and commitment to living a virtuous life.
– Humility: They were willing to listen and learn, showing humility and a willingness to grow.
2. Eagerness to Receive the Message
– Open-mindedness: The Bereans were eager to receive the message, demonstrating an open-mindedness and willingness to consider new ideas.
– Receptivity: They were receptive to the Gospel message, showing a willingness to listen and learn.
3. Examining the Scriptures
– Biblical literacy: The Bereans examined the Scriptures daily, demonstrating a commitment to biblical literacy and a desire to understand
God’s Word.
– Discernment: They tested Paul’s message against the Scriptures, showing discernment and a commitment to truth.
4. Willingness to Learn
– Teachability: The Bereans were willing to learn from Paul and Silas, demonstrating a teachable spirit and a willingness to grow.
– Hunger for knowledge: They were eager to learn more about God’s Word, showing a hunger for knowledge and a desire to deepen their understanding of the faith.
If we chose to follow the example of the Bereans, we will cultivate deeper commitment to biblical literacy, discernment, and willingness to learn and grow in their faith.
As a Christian (Young Convert or Matured), How Do I Handle Misconceptions?
It is important as Christians that we prayerfully handle misconceptions, and be properly guided, lest we derail from our faith in God. Below are some ways/steps, we as believers can apply in handling misconceptions, both for our own spiritual safety, as well as being “our brothers’ keepers”. The steps require thoughtful and loving approach:
1. Understand the Misconception
– Listen actively: Hear the person out and try to understand their perspective.
– Ask clarifying questions: Seek to understand the root of the misconception.
– Avoid being defensive: Listen without becoming overly defensive or emotional.
2. Pray for Wisdom and Guidance
– Seek God’s wisdom: Ask God to give you wisdom and guidance on how to respond.
– Pray for the person: Pray for the person who holds the misconception, that they may come to know the truth.
3. Respond with Love and Respect
– Speak the truth in love: Share the truth about Christianity in a loving and respectful manner.
– Avoid being confrontational: Approach the conversation as a dialogue, not a debate.
– Show empathy and understanding: Acknowledge the person’s concerns and show empathy.
4. Focus on the Gospel
– Share the Gospel: Clearly and concisely share the message of salvation through Jesus Christ.
– Highlight the love of God: Emphasize God’s love and desire for a personal relationship with each person.
– Avoid getting sidetracked: Stay focused on the core message of Christianity.
5. Be Prepared to Answer Questions
– Know your Bible: Be familiar with Scripture and able to explain Christian teachings.
– Be honest about what you don’t know: If you’re unsure about a question, say so and offer to find the answer.
– Provide resources: Share books, articles, or websites that can help answer questions and provide more information.
6. Model Christian Character
– Live out your faith: Demonstrate the love, kindness, and compassion of Christ in your daily life.
– Show the fruit of the Spirit: Exhibit the characteristics of a Christian, such as patience, gentleness, and self-control.
– Be a positive influence: Allow your faith to shine through in your interactions with others.
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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Thank You Very Much For Your Support,
May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,
May God Bless Israel, Nigeria, And America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!
May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Support Our Ministry,
Good Morning Dear,
It cost a lot of money to maintain a website, Nonetheless a non-profit Christian website,
Please if you have been blessed by this ministry and you are led to support and bless this ministry in return,
Please make your donation to this account,
Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,
Account Number,0139438409,
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To help us continue in the spreading of The GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST to every corner of this world,
Thank You Very Much For Your Support,
May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,
May God Bless Israel, Nigeria, And America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!
May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!
1 Peter 1:25 (NLT), “But the word of the Lord remains forever. And that word is the Good News that was preached to you.”
God’s Word is truth, offering overwhelming victory to believers who diligently study and apply its wisdom. However, many are too caught up in life’s affairs to prioritize Scripture, relying on occasional teachings from the pulpit or social media. This poses a danger when false teachings contradict God’s Word, leading some to question its authority.
A popular misconception arises from Romans 3:28 and James 2:24, which seem to contradict each other. Romans 3:28 states that justification comes through faith, while James 2:24 emphasizes the importance of works in justification. However, these verses complement each other. Faith alone saves us, but a life of faith is not isolated from good works and obedience.
Paul teaches that our sinful nature died with Jesus (Romans 6:2, 6). Now, we choose to live by the Holy Spirit, not the flesh (Romans 8:13-14). Our recreated spirits, empowered by God, enable us to resist sin and live for Him.
Don’t be deceived by false claims that the Word contradicts itself. Hold fast to God’s truth, relying on the Holy Spirit’s guidance and power.
Prayer Points:
1. Ask for a deeper understanding of God’s Word.
2. Pray for discernment to distinguish truth from false teachings.
3. Seek the Holy Spirit’s guidance in living a righteous life.
4. Request strength to resist sin and obey God’s commands.
5. Pray for a hunger to study and apply Scripture.
Bible Verses:
1. Romans 3:28
2. James 2:24
3. Romans 6:2, 6
4. Romans 8:13-14
5. 2 Timothy 3:16-17
6. Psalm 119:105
7. Hebrews 4:12
8. Matthew 7:24-25
Declaration and Confession:
“I stand on the authority of God’s Word, trusting in its truth and guidance. By the Holy Spirit’s power, I choose to live a life of faith, obedience, and righteousness through Christ Jesus My Lord and Personal Saviour! Amen.”
May God’s Word be a lamp unto your feet and a light unto your path in Jesus Christ mighty name! Amen. May you continue to grow in faith, wisdom, and obedience to His truth through Christ Jesus our Lord and Saviour! Amen.
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Support Our Ministry,
Good Morning Dear,
It cost a lot of money to maintain a website, Nonetheless a non-profit Christian website,
Please if you have been blessed by this ministry and you are led to support and bless this ministry in return,
Please make your donation to this account,
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Account Number,0139438409,
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc Nigeria,
To help us continue in the spreading of The GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST to every corner of this world,
Thank You Very Much For Your Support,
May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,
May God Bless Israel, Nigeria, And America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!
May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!
For if by one man’s offence death reigned by one; much more they which receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness shall reign in life by one, Jesus Christ (Romans 5:17).
The nature of God has manifold descriptions, and one of such is that which demonstrates HIS RIGHTNESS and PERFECTION. God just can’t be wrong, because He is God. He’s the yardstick for measuring what is right; the reference for rightness. In everything and all situations, He’s perfect, just and right. That’s His character!
Secondly, RIGHTEOUSNESS is the nature of God that’s imparted to the human spirit to produce in him the rightness of God. Righteousness is a gift, and when God imparts a human spirit with it, that person will immediately have the rightness of God in his or her heart and just know what is right.
Thirdly, righteousness gives or produces RIGHT STANDING. Right standing is that ability to stand before God without condemnation or inferiority. No ordinary man can stand before God until God gives him the ability to stand in His presence and talk with Him without fear, inferiority, or condemnation.
Someone might ask, what if I feel condemned or inferior before God? That you feel a sense of guilt, condemnation or inferiority in the presence of God doesn’t mean you’re guilty, condemned or inferior. Let me tell you what to do if you feel overwhelmed by such negative emotions: get into the Word of God and begin studying and meditating on the Word. Before long, the Word will rid you of those wrong emotions of the senses.
The Word of God is a cleanser (John 15:3); it builds your faith and confidence (Acts 20:32). Also remember what the Bible says: “For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things” (1 John 3:20). God’s Word is greater than your emotions. It imparts to you the truth about who you are. That knowledge destroys every sense of guilt, condemnation, or inferiority, and inspires the confidence of the Spirit in you. Hallelujah! Amen!
PRAYER and CONFESSION
Thank you, Lord, for the gift of righteousness. I rejoice because I have your nature in me, which produces rightness in me and gives me the ability to stand before you without fear, condemnation or inferiority. Your Word imparts to me the confidence of the Spirit, and I walk in the boldness and assurance that come from knowing that my righteousness is of you. Hallelujah!
FURTHER STUDY
2 Corinthians 5:21; Philippians 3:9; Romans 8:1-4
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Ephesians 6:10-24; Isaiah 31-32
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Titus 1:1-16; Jeremiah 49
SALIENT POINT:
Reigning in Life through Jesus Christ
The Nature of God: Rightness and Perfection.
Right Standing before God.
From Condemnation to Confidence.
The Power of Righteousness
God’s Gift of Righteousness: Our Confidence
Standing Tall in God’s Presence
The Cleansing Power of God’s Word
Victory over Guilt and Inferiority
Embracing the Righteousness of God
Breaking Free from Condemnation
Walking in the Boldness of Faith
The Assurance of Salvation
The Transforming Power of God’s Word”
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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Like most of the Old Testament prophets, Amos was chosen by God to deliver a message of repentance and judgement; “Seek the Lord and live, or He will sweep through the house of Joseph like a fire” (Amos 5:6). God was calling His people to return, but they had wandered far from His presence and showed no interest in a life of worship. The economy of their day was thriving and the people had few needs which went unfulfilled; they were content and saw little need for God.
Through Amos, God sent a strong warning. Although He promises to answer all who respond to His call – “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved” (Joel 2:32), and He promises to be VERY patient, “not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9), God also warns that the opportunity to hear His Word may not always be available.
Amos 8:11-12 says, “‘The days are coming,’ declares the Sovereign Lord, ‘when I will send a famine through the land – not a famine of food or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the Lord. Men will stagger from sea to sea and wander from north to east, searching for the word of the Lord, but they will not find it.'”
When we hear the Word of God, the door is open and we are in the middle of a God-directed opportunity. At that moment, we have the opportunity to respond to the truth and draw closer to our Heavenly Father. But when we reject His Word, we begin to close the door and harden our heart – and the opportunity begins to fade.
We have been blessed to live during this time in history. Yes, we face the unrelenting pressures of an over-indulgent, self-consumed society; but we have also been blessed with a wonderful abundance of the Word of God. In most parts of the world we have the freedom to worship with other believers and full access to truth-filled teaching. In fact, God’s Word has become so readily available that many of us take it for granted.
In the midst of our overflowing blessings, it is easy to become complacent and no longer treasure His precious gift. But what would happen if His Word was taken away? What would the world be like if no one was allowed to speak or hear the Word of God? What if we searched for His Word and it could not be found?
Our Heavenly Father loves us dearly. He “wants ALL men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth” (1 Timothy 2:4); and He wants those who believe to be “conformed to the likeness of His Son” (Romans 8:29). Our Father continues to call us to know Him with a greater and more intimate love. Let’s make the most of this awesome opportunity by receiving the Word of God, with a hungry anticipation, and then by obediently responding to His call. Let’s shake off ALL forms of complacency and rejoice that we do not yet live during a famine of hearing.
Source: The Daily Encourager
Good morning!
Prayer Points to Treasure God’s Word:
1. Dear Heavenly Father! My Lord and My King! Please help us to treasure Your Word and seek You with a hungry heart at all times in Christ Jesus my Lord and personal Saviour! Amen.
2. O Lord My GOD! Please give us a deeper understanding of Your love and mercy, in Jesus Christ mighty name I pray! Amen.
3. Dear Heavenly Father! Please forgive us for taking Your Word for granted, in Jesus Christ mighty name I pray! Amen.
4. Dear Heavenly Father! In the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and personal Saviour! Please help us to obey Your call and live according to Your truth at all times in Christ Jesus! Amen.
5. Dear Heavenly Father! Please protect us from complacency and hardness of heart to Your Word! Amen.
6. O Lord My GOD! Please Use us to share Your Word with those who have not heard, to Your Glory alone in Christ Jesus! Amen.
7. Thank You Heavenly Father for the abundance of Your Word in our lives, through Christ Jesus Our Lord and Personal Saviour! Amen.
Bible Verses:
1. Amos 5:6 – “Seek the Lord and live…”
2. Joel 2:32 – “Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
3. 2 Peter 3:9 – “The Lord…is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish.”
4. Amos 8:11-12 – “A famine of hearing the words of the Lord.”
5. Matthew 4:4 – “Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”
6. Psalm 119:131 – “I open my mouth and pant, longing for your commands.”
7. Romans 10:17 – “Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.”
8. Deuteronomy 8:3 – “He humbled you, causing you to hunger and then feeding you with manna.”
9. Jeremiah 29:13 – “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
10. Luke 11:28 – “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
Additional Bible Verses:
Psalm 42:1-2 (As the deer pants for streams of water…)
Isaiah 55:6 (Seek the Lord while He may be found…)
Matthew 13:1-23 (Parable of the Sower)
Revelation 3:20 (Jesus knocks on the door of our hearts)
SALIENT POINT:
The Famine of Hearing: Responding to God’s Call
Making the Most of God’s Word
A Call to Repentance: Seeking the Lord
Responding to God’s Patient Call.
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.
Insights from 1 Peter 5:7:
“Casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.”
1. God cares deeply for His children.
2. We can trust our Heavenly Father with our worries and concerns.
3. Casting anxiety on God requires faith and surrender.
4. God’s care is not limited to spiritual needs but encompasses all aspects of life.
Prayer Points:
O Lord My GOD! Please in the mighty name of Jesus Christ my Lord and personal Saviour! I release my worries and cares to You! Amen.
Thank You Heavenly Father! For caring deeply for me! Thank You Lord!
Dear Heavenly! Please help me trust in Your provision and love at all time! Amen.
O Lord My GOD! Please help me trust You with my anxieties and concerns! Amen.
Dear Heavenly Father! Please Grant me faith to cast all my cares upon You, in Jesus Christ mighty name I pray! Amen.
Dear Heavenly Father! Please Show me Your loving care and provision in every area of life through Christ Jesus! Amen.
Dear Holy Spirit! Please teach me to surrender my worries to Your sovereign will! Amen.
Dear Heavenly Father! Please help me recognize Your presence and peace amidst chaos, in Jesus Christ mighty name I pray! Amen.
O Lord My GOD! Please give me strength to exchange anxiety for Your perfect peace in Christ Jesus My Lord and personal Saviour! Amen.
Dear Heavenly Father! Reveal Your care and concern for me, even in difficult times I pray! Amen.
Reflection on 1 Peter 5:7:
What cares and concerns weigh heavily on your heart?
Bring them before God, and release the burden.
Remember, God’s care for you is personal and unwavering.
Reflection Questionson 1 Peter 5:7:
1. What anxieties or concerns am I holding onto?
2. How can I trust God more with my worries?
3. In what ways has God shown His care and provision in my life?
4. What steps can I take to surrender my anxiety to God?
Additional Bible Verses:
Psalm 55:22 – “Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you.”
Matthew 11:28-30 – “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Philippians 4:6-7 – “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, let your requests be made known to God.”
Isaiah 41:10 – “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be frightened.”
Deuteronomy 33:27 – “The eternal God is your refuge.”
Declaration and Confession:
God cares for me.
I cast my cares on Him.
I trust in God’s loving provision.
May these insights and prayer points bring you peace and comfort, reminding you of God’s loving care and presence in your life! Amen.
May God’s peace, love, and care surround you always. Remember to cast your anxieties on Him, and trust in His sovereign will.
SALIENT POINT:
God invites you to cast your worries and concerns on Him.
God cares deeply for you.
Release your burdens to God, trusting in His love and provision.
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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To help us continue in the spreading of The GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST to every corner of this world,
Thank You Very Much For Your Support,
May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,
May God Bless Israel, Nigeria, And America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!
May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!
“But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he not defile himself” [DANIEL 1:8].
Good morning dearly beloved and welcome to the first midweek in October which once again we meet in the evening at 8:00pm to hold our first Bible study. This offers us the opportunity to dig deep into His word thereby giving us the opportunity for our spiritual growth in Him in Jesus name. Please, don’t miss it in Jesus name Amen.
The excellent believers of the Bible days were people of great virtues. A close look at their lives, reveal, some of these virtues and winning principles which they have in common. If we too must excel in any aspect of life, we would need to learn from them as stated in DANIEL 1:8 says from the above FOOD FOR THOUGHT!!
One thing we see in the life of Daniel is that he was a man of purpose. He knew what he wanted and how to prevent what he never desired. He knew where he was going. He pre-empted the temptations and took decisive steps to contain them. The battle against sin is fought and decided ever before you get into that situation.
Whether you will yield or not to sin, will first be registered in your heart, purpose, and disposition [PROVERBS 4:23]. If you consider a particular sin not offensive, you are likely to become its victim. Any sin you cannot hate with a passion may end up defeating you. If you continue to keep company with evil doers, you will find yourself vulnerable to follow their wicked ways [EXODUS 23:2; 2 SAMUEL 13:1-14]. Excellence forbids you from following the wrong crowd. Child of God, you stand out!
Another trait in Daniel was his control over his stomach. He kept his appetite in check. Anyone who would excel must be ready to watch what he eats, and when he eats. If you lose control over your stomach, it will get you into trouble. The flesh craves to be filled. If your flesh is filled, your spirit will starve. If you cannot fast or do without food, God ceases to be yours: your flesh takes over. Hence to excel, you must be like the mature princes that eat only for strength and at the right time [ECCLESIATES 10:16 -17].
In DANIEL 6:4-10, when a decree prohibiting prayer was passed, Daniel opened his windows wide. Although there are times when public will be a show, there are times when it can also be a challenge like in the case of Daniel. You need to let people know you belong to the God of gods. If children of the devil who should be ashamed of their father and deeds are not, why should you be ashamed of the One whom you should be proud of?
Friend, if you want to excel you will not hide your identity as a Christian. Some believers work or school for a year or more without disclosing their identity. It shows how far they are from excellence, no matter how much they pray for it. If light is anywhere, it will show. If you are light of the world, it will show. Are you truly representing the Master?
Dearly beloved, I pray, ask God for the Spirit of Excellence to operate in every area of your life. Friend, list several things you can do to excel in Business, at work, ministry, academics, family etc and do them in Jesus Christ amazing and
Victorious name Amen- Shalom.
Prayer Points For The Spirit Of Excellence:
1. Ask God for the Spirit of Excellence to operate in every area of your life.
2. Pray for purpose and clarity in your decisions and actions.
3. Request self-control and discipline to overcome temptations.
4. Seek courage to stand out as a Christian in all aspects of life.
5. Pray for wisdom to make choices that honour God through Christ Jesus.
6. Ask for strength to resist sin and its enticing influences.
7. Pray for boldness to share your faith and represent Christ Jesus everywhere you go.
8. Request guidance to prioritize spiritual growth and development in Christ Jesus.
Bible Verses For The Spirit Of Excellence:
Daniel 1:8 – But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself.
Proverbs 4:23 – Guard your heart with all diligence, for from it flow springs of life.
Exodus 23:2 – “Do not follow the crowd in doing wrong. When you give testimony in a lawsuit, do not pervert justice by siding with the crowd,
2 Samuel 13:1-14 – “Do not follow the crowd to do evil.
Ecclesiastes 10:16-17 – Woe to the land whose king was a servant and whose princes feast in the morning. 17 Blessed is the land whose king is of noble birth and whose princes eat at a proper time—for strength and not for drunkenness.
Daniel 6:4-10 – “Daniel … prayed three times a day.
Matthew 5:14-16 – “You are the light of the world.
2 Corinthians 3:18 – And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate[a] the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.
Psalm 119:32 – “I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free.
Philippians 3:14 – “I press on toward the goal to win the prize.
Colossians 3:23-24 – “Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord.
1 Corinthian 9:24-27 – “Run in such a way as to get the prize.
Hebrews 12:1-2 – “Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
May God bless you and guide you as you study and apply His Word. May the Spirit of Excellence operate in every area of your life through Jesus Christ Our Lord and Saviour! Amen
SALIENT POINT:
Pursuing Excellence: A Call to Purpose and Integrity
Daniel’s Secrets to Success: Purpose, Self-Control, and Courage
Excelling in Christ Jesus: Embracing Virtues for a Victorious Life
A Life of Excellence: Following Daniel’s Example
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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To help us continue in the spreading of The GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST to every corner of this world,
Thank You Very Much For Your Support,
May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,
May God Bless Israel, Nigeria, And America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!
May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!
1. O Lord My GOD! I cast my fears aside, trusting Your presence! Amen.
2. Dear Heavenly Father! My Lord and My King! Please strengthen me in areas of weakness, to Your Glory alone in Christ Jesus! Amen.
3. Dear Heavenly Father! Please uphold me with Your righteous right hand, to Your glory alone in Christ Jesus My Lord and Personal Saviour! Amen.
Key themes and takeaways:
God’s presence eliminates fear.
God strengthens and helps in times of need.
God righteous right hand upholds.
Reflection:
Identify areas where fear or dismay grip your heart.
Bring them before God, claiming His promise.
Trust in God’s strength and upholding presence.
Additional Bible verses:
Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and of good courage… for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you.”
Psalm 23:4 – “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me.”
Hebrews 13:5-6 – “For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.'”
Declaration and Confession:
God strengthens and helps me.
I trust God’s upholding presence.
May Isaiah 41:10 bring you peace and assurance today! Amen.
SALIENT POINT:
God is with me; I will not fear.
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Support Our Ministry,
Good Morning Dear,
It cost a lot of money to maintain a website, Nonetheless a non-profit Christian website,
Please if you have been blessed by this ministry and you are led to support and bless this ministry in return,
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To help us continue in the spreading of The GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST to every corner of this world,
Thank You Very Much For Your Support,
May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,
May God Bless Israel, Nigeria, And America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!
May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!
Yesterday, I experienced a harrowing ordeal that left me shaken but grateful for God’s timely intervention. I had spent the day preparing documents at the High Court and making inquiries at First Bank regarding our association’s account opening. With time running out, I hastily boarded a Keke drop to meet the 4 pm bank closure deadline.
After completing my bank transactions, I headed to Abakpa and waited at the Old Park Roundabout bus stop. A small shuttle bus arrived, and I entered, assuming it was a regular commercial vehicle. However, upon entering, the conductor directed me to the back seat, where another passenger was already seated. The bus accelerated quickly, leaving me trapped.
As I glanced at the passenger beside me, I noticed a jerk-knife with blood dripping from it. Memories of social media stories about kidnappers using shuttle buses to abduct victims flooded my mind. I realized I was in grave danger.
The bus’s loud music and tinted windows made escape seem impossible. Panic set in as I silently prayed for a way out. The conductor blocked the door, and I felt trapped.
Just as all hope seemed lost, a car made a sudden U-turn, halting the bus’s movement. Seizing the opportunity, I pushed the conductor aside and leapt out of the bus. The would-be kidnappers were caught off guard, and their accomplice hastily entered another vehicle, fleeing the scene.
Left shaken on the roadside, I couldn’t help but ponder the horrific fate I had narrowly escaped. Kidnapping, organ harvesting, and ransom demands – the possibilities sent shivers down my spine.
Today, I’m still reeling from the experience, but my heart overflows with gratitude to God for delivering me from evil. His protection and mercy are undeniable.
Please join me in thanking God for saving me from the clutches of kidnappers.
A Miraculous Escape from Kidnappers Part 2
Just two days ago, at Chris Chemist roundabout near Old Park, I experienced a harrowing ordeal. God miraculously rescued me from kidnappers posing as commercial bus transporters in an ENTRACO shuttle bus.
In broad daylight, without arousing suspicion, they operated with eerie normalcy. I boarded, unaware of the danger lurking within. But for God’s divine intervention, my fate would have been sealed.
A timely car diversion created an opportunity for escape. With newfound strength, I pushed the conductor blocking the door and leapt to safety. Shaken, I realized the horrific truth: I had narrowly escaped organ harvesters.
The thought of the ransom demands and potential consequences still haunts me. “What if…” echoes in my mind. God’s protection is my only solace.
Prayer Points:
Thank God for deliverance from kidnappers, organ harvesters and potential harm.
Ask God to heal emotional wounds and trauma.
Pray for protection from future harm and evil plans.
Request God’s guidance and wisdom in times of uncertainty.
Intercede for others who may be victims of kidnapping and exploitation.
Express gratitude for God’s timely intervention and salvation.
Ask God to expose and bring to justice those involved in evil activities.
Ask God to expose and bring to justice those involved in human trafficking.
Pray for peace and comfort in the face of fear and uncertainty.
Bible Verses:
1. Psalm 91:3-4 – “For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease.”
2. Isaiah 43:1-3 – “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.”
3. Psalm 40:1-3 – “I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit…”
4. 2 Timothy 4:18 – “The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom.”
5. Psalm 23:4 – “Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me…”
6. Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you…”
7. Psalm 121:7-8 – “The Lord will keep you from all harm—he will watch over your life; the Lord will watch over your coming and going…”
Bible Verses for Trauma and Healing:
1. Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.”
2. Isaiah 61:1-3 – “He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted…”
3. Matthew 11:28-30 – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”
4. 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 – “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort.”
May these prayer points and Bible verses bring comfort, strength, and healing to your heart. Remember that you are not alone, and God is always with you.
May God’s peace and protection continue to surround you. Remember that you are not alone, and your testimony will inspire others to trust in God’s goodness and faithfulness.
May God’s love, peace, and protection continue to surround you. Remember to take care of yourself and seek support if needed.
Remember, healing is a journey, and seeking help is a sign of strength.
Stay blessed and stay safe!
May God continue to comfort and strengthen you as you process this traumatic event. Your testimony will surely inspire others and bring glory to God.
SALIENT POINT:
Escape from Kidnappers: A Miracle of Divine Intervention
God’s Timely Rescue: A Personal Account of Deliverance
From Tragedy to Triumph: My Encounter with Kidnappers
Saved by Grace: A Heartfelt Testimony of Divine Protection
Narrow Escape: How God Saved Me from Kidnappers
Unshakeable Faith: Overcoming Fear and Trauma
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From Fear to Freedom: My Journey to Healing and Gratitude
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Support Our Ministry,
Good Morning Dear,
It cost a lot of money to maintain a website, Nonetheless a non-profit Christian website,
Please if you have been blessed by this ministry and you are led to support and bless this ministry in return,
Please make your donation to this account,
Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,
Account Number,0139438409,
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc Nigeria,
To help us continue in the spreading of The GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST to every corner of this world,
Thank You Very Much For Your Support,
May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,
May God Bless Israel, Nigeria, And America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!
May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!
“Teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” Amen.
Prayer Points:
Dear Lord My GOD! In the mighty name of Jesus Christ My Lord and personal Saviour! Please help me acknowledge Your presence in every situation! Amen.
(1 Corinthians 3:16 – “Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?”)
Dear Heavenly Father! In the mighty name of Jesus Christ My Lord and my Saviour I pray! Please grant me faith to trust Your constant companionship! Amen.
(Hebrews 11:1 – “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”)
Dear Heavenly Father! In the mighty name of Jesus Christ! Your only Begotten Son! My Lord and Personal Saviour! I pray! May Your presence give me courage in uncertain times O Lord! Amen.
(Psalm 23:4 – “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for You are with me.”)
Dear Heavenly Father! In the mighty name of Jesus Christ My Lord and Personal Saviour! Please help me abide in Your presence, bearing fruit for Your kingdom forever more! Amen.
(John 15:4 – “Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.”)
Thank You Heavenly Father for being my ever-present help in times of need! Amen.
(Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”)
Thank You, Lord Jesus Christ, for Your constant presence.
Dear Heavenly Father! In the mighty name of Jesus Christ! Your only Begotten Son, My Lord and Personal Saviour I pray! Please help me sense Your nearness in every situation of my life! Amen.
Grant me courage O Lord My GOD!, knowing You’re always with me! Amen.
Reflection:
Recall times when Jesus’ presence comforted you.
Consider areas where you need God’s presence now.
Live with confidence in God’s perpetual presence.
Additional Bible Verses:
Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and of good courage… for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you.”
Isaiah 41:10 – “Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God.”
Hebrews 13:5-6 – “For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.'”
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.”
Declaration and Confession:
Jesus is with me always.
I trust God’s perpetual presence.
God will never leave nor forsakes me.
This verse is Jesus’ final promise to His disciples before ascending to heaven, assuring them (and us) of His ongoing presence and guidance.
Insights:
1. Jesus’ presence is not limited by time or space.
2. God’s promise is unconditional, requiring no prerequisites.
3. This verse is a reminder of God’s faithfulness and love! Amen.
Reflection Questions:
1. How does Jesus’ presence impact your daily life?
2. In what areas do you need to trust God’s constant companionship?
3. How can you abide in God’s presence and bear fruit for His kingdom?
May these prayer points deepen our understanding and appreciation of Our Lord Jesus Christ promise in Matthew 28:20
SALIENT POINT:
Jesus’ constant presence
Enduring companionship
Eternal assurance
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayers
If you don’t Know Jesus as your personal Lord and Saviour and would like to accept him into your life as your personal Lord and Saviour, Please say this prayer:
Father, I know that I have broken your laws and my sins have separated me from You. I am truly sorry, and now I want to turn away from my past sinful life toward You. Please forgive me, and help me avoid sinning again. I believe that Your son, Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to become the Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Please send Your Holy Spirit to help me obey You, and to do Your Will for the rest of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
Support Our Ministry,
Good Morning Dear,
It cost a lot of money to maintain a website, Nonetheless a non-profit Christian website,
Please if you have been blessed by this ministry and you are led to support and bless this ministry in return,
Please make your donation to this account,
Chukwuemeka Obiorah Ogwo,
Account Number,0139438409,
Guaranty Trust Bank Plc Nigeria,
To help us continue in the spreading of The GOSPEL OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST to every corner of this world,
Thank You Very Much For Your Support,
May GOD, we Serve Bless You A Million Times in return, Amen,
May God Bless Israel, Nigeria, And America And Take Care Of Us; May God Make His Face Shine Upon Us, And Be Gracious To Us; May The Lord Lift Up His Countenance Upon Us, And Give Us Peace, In Jesus Christ Name, We Pray! Amen!
May The Grace The Lord Jesus Christ, And The Love Of God, And The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Be With You All. Amen!
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