John_10-10: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
Procrastination Steals Dreams. Don’t Let It Steal Your Health Too.
Dear Champion,
How many times have you told yourself, “I’ll start next week… I’ll join the next week… I’ll do it when things calm down…”?
The truth is, procrastination has a way of sounding reasonable. It whispers, “You’re not ready yet… just wait a little longer.”
But here’s the painful reality: procrastination is a thief.
It has stolen people’s dreams, opportunities, relationships, and yes… their health too.
Every time you delay taking action, you give procrastination the chance to dig its claws deeper.
And when it comes to your health, the price is even higher:
Extra kilos pile on.
Your energy drops.
Clothes stop fitting.
Health risks increase.
Confidence takes a hit.
All because you kept waiting for the “perfect time.”
But let me tell you something: there will never be a perfect time. The only perfect time is now.
That’s why I want you to say YES today to healthy living!
Because when you say yes:
✅ You’ll stop the cycle of delay and finally begin.
✅ You’ll gain structure, accountability, and support to make progress.
✅ You’ll surprise yourself with what’s possible in just 5 weeks.
I can’t promise that the journey will be easy. But I can promise that you will feel proud, stronger, healthier, and more in control of your body than if you stayed stuck in “someday.”
Your health is too precious to gamble with procrastination.
Don’t let it steal from you again.
This is your time. Say YES 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, 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!
Psalms_62-1: Truly my soul waiteth upon God: from him cometh my salvation
Contend For Their Souls
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God (Colossians 4:12).
What do you do when you observe people in church who aren’t living right or who don’t come to church anymore? Rather than lament the situation or become judgemental of them, intercede in prayer for them until they are restored. Contend for their souls in prayer. Every soul is valuable to God, and the Bible says His desire is for all to be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.
Its part of the reasons pastors and leaders should be careful how they treat and handle those who come to church. Some can be harsh and don’t mind doing things that drive people out of the church. But when you’re a true soul winner, you’re different because you understand what it takes to win even one soul and will do everything it takes to keep them retained.
Many times, I’ve cried over a soul; I kept interceding until the person came to Christ or was restored back in the Faith. This is why we must pray ahead, at the right time, in the right way, and for the right things. When we do that, we win. Churches must prioritize time for intercessory prayer.
Epaphras, in our opening scripture, wasn’t praying for his own needs; he was praying for others. He was an intercessor. He was already walking in the glory of God, but he was praying for others to walk in it as well, to come into the fullness of God’s plan for their lives.
This is what you must do every day as well. Intercede for others, for the eyes of their understanding to be opened to the realities of God’s Kingdom and be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding. Hallelujah!
PRAYER / CONFESSION
Dear Father, I pray for those who have strayed from the truth, that they’d be restored quickly, and that their affections will be on the things of the Spirit, never languid or dull, but fervent in spirit, serving you wholeheartedly, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
James 5:16; 1 Timothy 2:1; Ephesians 3:14-19
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 Corinthians 11:2-34; Psalms 142-145
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 19:11-19; 1 Samuel 15
Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional
By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD
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,
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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!
Psalms_27-14: Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD
Don’t Allow Discouragement
MEMORISE:
“And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God.” – (1 Samuel 30:6)
READ: NUMBERS 11:4-17 (KJV)
4 And the mixt multitude that was among them fell a lusting: and the children of Israel also wept again, and said, Who shall give us flesh to eat?
5 We remember the fish, which we did eat in Egypt freely; the cucumbers, and the melons, and the leeks, and the onions, and the garlick:
6 But now our soul is dried away: there is nothing at all, beside this manna, before our eyes.
7 And the manna was as coriander seed, and the colour thereof as the colour of bdellium.
8 And the people went about, and gathered it, and ground it in mills, or beat it in a mortar, and baked it in pans, and made cakes of it: and the taste of it was as the taste of fresh oil.
9 And when the dew fell upon the camp in the night, the manna fell upon it.
10 Then Moses heard the people weep throughout their families, every man in the door of his tent: and the anger of the LORD was kindled greatly; Moses also was displeased.
11 And Moses said unto the LORD, Wherefore hast thou afflicted thy servant? and wherefore have I not found favour in thy sight, that thou layest the burden of all this people upon me?
12 Have I conceived all this people? have I begotten them, that thou shouldest say unto me, Carry them in thy bosom, as a nursing father beareth the sucking child, unto the land which thou swarest unto their fathers?
13 Whence should I have flesh to give unto all this people? for they weep unto me, saying, Give us flesh, that we may eat.
14 I am not able to bear all this people alone, because it is too heavy for me.
15 And if thou deal thus with me, kill me, I pray thee, out of hand, if I have found favour in thy sight; and let me not see my wretchedness.
16 And the LORD said unto Moses, Gather unto me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom thou knowest to be the elders of the people, and officers over them; and bring them unto the tabernacle of the congregation, that they may stand there with thee.
17 And I will come down and talk with thee there: and I will take of the spirit which is upon thee, and will put it upon them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with thee, that thou bear it not thyself alone.
MESSAGE:
In today’s Bible reading, the Israelites were murmuring and weeping, saying, “We want meat; we are tired of eating manna.” They had been murmuring consistently for 40 years, and Moses had been coping, but this time around, he told God, “I didn’t give birth to these people. Why are You asking me to carry their burden? Kill me because I’m tired of all this.” God replied, “Since you say the burden is too much, get me 70 men, and I’ll take of the spirit on you and put it on them.”
When you think about the fact that the anointing upon Moses was divided by 70, you’ll realise that the new Moses was less anointed than the previous one. Because of this, not long after that, in Numbers 20:7-12, the man God Himself described as the meekest man on the earth (Numbers 12:3) erupted in anger. The anointing that had allowed him to cope for 40 years had been depleted due to his words during a time of discouragement. Discouragement can make people say things that would limit them in life and negatively impact their destiny.
Elijah also allowed his words in a time of discouragement to put an abrupt end to his ministry. After calling down fire on Mount Carmel, Jezebel threatened him, and he fled. He became so discouraged as he ran away that he asked God to kill him. Thankfully, God didn’t fulfil his wish; instead, He sent an angel to feed him (1 Kings 19:1-8). Afterwards, however, He gave him his last assignment to anoint Jehu, Hazael, and Elisha, his replacement (1 Kings 19:15-16). His ministry ended when he allowed discouragement to make him say the wrong things. John the Baptist also got so discouraged that he began to doubt everything he had earlier declared. He had declared concerning Jesus, “Behold the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29). Yet, he was the same person who sent his disciples to ask Jesus, “Are you the One to come or should we look for another?” (Luke 7:19-20). Not long after that, he was beheaded (Luke 9:7-9).
Beloved, while you cannot stop discouraging circumstances from happening, you can choose how to respond to them. Like David, you can encourage yourself in the Lord, as seen in today’s memory verse. God is able to keep you from falling (Jude 1:24). He is also able to give you a mighty turnaround, but you must put your trust in Him. He is more than able to see you through any discouraging circumstances that may come your way.
KEY POINT:
Do not allow discouragement to make you say the wrong things.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: JEREMIAH 22-24
AUTHOR PASTOR E A ADEBOYE
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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It cost a lot of money to maintain a website, Nonetheless a non-profit Christian website,
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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!
2-Peter_1-4: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust
1:
O Jesus, I have promised
To serve Thee to the end;
Be Thou for ever near me,
My Master and my Friend:
I shall not fear the battle
If Thou art by my side,
Nor wander from the pathway
If Thou wilt be my Guide.
2:
O let me feel Thee near me;
The world is ever near;
I see the sights that dazzle,
The tempting sounds I hear;
My foes are ever near me,
Around me and within;
But, Jesus, draw Thou nearer,
And shield my soul from sin.
3:
O let me hear Thee speaking
In accents clear and still,
Above the storms of passion,
The murmurs of self-will;
O speak to reassure me,
To hasten or control;
O speak and make me listen,
Thou Guardian of my soul.
4:
O Jesus, Thou hast promised
To all who follow Thee,
That where Thou art in Glory
There shall Thy servant be;
And, Jesus, I have promised
To serve Thee to the end;
O give me grace to follow
My Master and my Friend.
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayer
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,
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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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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, 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!
Hebrews_12-2: Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God
Hymn 568. I must needs go home by the way of the cross
1:
I must needs go home by the way of the cross,
There’s no other way but this;
I shall ne’er get sight of the gates of light,
If the way of the cross I miss.
2.
I must needs go on in the blood spriinkled way,
The path that the Saviour trod,
I i ever climb to the heights sublime,
Where the soul is at home with God
3:
I must needs go on in the blood spriinkled way,
The path that the Saviour trod,
I i ever climb to the heights sublime,
Where the soul is at home with God
4:
Then i bid farewell to the way of the world,
To walk in it never more;
For my Lord says “Come,” and I seek my home.
Where He waits at the open door
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayer
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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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, 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!
RCCG September 2025 Holy Ghost Service. Theme: Destined For Greatness 4 – Children Of Destiny
RCCG GLOBAL PRAYER CHAIN FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2025.
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING.
TEXT: Ps.103:1-5.
INTRODUCTION: Thanksgiving is the art of expressing appreciation to God for His goodness and for his wonderful works to the children of men. The more we thank God, the more of His goodness we enjoy.
PRAYER GUIDE.
Father, thank you for your grace and mercy that we enjoy everyday in Jesus name. Lam.3:22-23.
Father, thank you for the gift of salvation in Jesus name. john.3:16.
Father, thank you for your goodness and for your wonderful works to me in Jesus name. Ps.107:31.
Father, thank you for the manifestation of your holy spirit in our day to day activities in Jesus name.
Father, thank you for all our prayers that you answered in the first, second, third and fourth editions of the Global prayer chain in Jesus name.
Father, thank you for the fifth edition of the Global prayer chain that is starting this month in Jesus name.
Father, thank you in advance for all our prayers in this fifth edition that you will answer in Jesus name.
Father, thank you for the success of the last Ministers conference and the annual convention that ended gloriously last month in Jesus name.
Father, thank you for making us overcomers and for your grace that will sustain us as overcomers in Jesus name.
Father, thank you for the fire of revival that you have released upon everyone of us that will continue to burn the more for greater exploits in Jesus name.
DADDY G O MUMMY G O AND THEIR FAMILY
TEXT: Ps.125:1-5.1Tim. 2:1-4
INTRODUCTION: The word of God admonishes us to always pray for our spiritual leaders so that they can lead us to the promised land, as we pray, the Almighty will guide our father in the Lord Daddy G O aright in Jesus name.
PRAYER GUIDE
Father, thank you for your grace and mercy that your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye and his family enjoy every day in Jesus name. Ps. 107:1-2.
Father, thank you for redeeming your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye and his family from the hands of the enemies in Jesus name. Ps.107:1-2.
Father, thank you for the success of the 2025 annual Ministers conference and the convention that ended far BEYOND OUR EXPECTATIONS in Jesus name. Eph.3:20.
Father, more than ever before preserve your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye and his family by your mercy in Jesus name. Lam.3:22.
Father, in your own supernatural way, renew the strength of your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye like the Eagles in Jesus name. Isa.40:31.
Father, anyone whose lifestyle will bring your wrath upon your Church in RCCG, uproot them now in Jesus name. Gen.13:13. Ps.7:11.
Father, anyone that has planted himself or herself in the hierarchy of the Redeemed Christian Church of God whose agenda is to spread falsehood and propaganda in order to tarnish the image of your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye and the Church RCCG, let your judgement fall upon them suddenly without mercy in Jesus name. Exo.32:1,7, 1Sam.24:9-15.
Father, give your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye a mouth and wisdom which all his adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist in Jesus name. Luke.21:15.
Father, advance your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye above all his adversaries in Jesus name. 1Sam.12:6
Father, send destiny helpers to your son who will not relent until your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye fulfill destiny in Jesus name. Mark. 2:1-6.
ACTUALIZING VISION 2032.
TEXT: Hab.2:1-3. Gen. 12:1-3
INRODUCTION: To actualize whatever vision God has shown to a man, that man needs to be divinely positioned. God has promised us that we shall be divinely positioned this year and we are already overcomers, just like Abraham was divinely positioned and overcame all obstacles on his way, we shall overcome all challenges this season of overcomers and vision 2032 shall be actualized in Jesus name. Amen.
PRAYER GUIDE.
Father, thank you for your grace and mercy that we enjoy everyday in Jesus name. Ps.107:1-2.
Father, thank you for calling us out of darkness unto your marvelous light in Jesus name. 1 Pet. 2:9.
Father, thank you for counting me worthy to be among the chosen ones in this kingdom assignment of vision 2032 in Jesus name. John. 15:16.
Father, thank you for the power to win souls that you have released upon us through the baptism of the holy ghost in Jesus name. Acts. 1:8, 2:37-41.
Father, by your mercy, release the spirit to preach the gospel with boldness upon us in Jesus name. 2Tim. 1:7
Father, by your supernatural power, let your holy ghost fire go ahead of us and consume every giant that may be want to block our way in Jesus name. Deut. 9:3, Ps. 97:3
Father, by your mercy, give us second touch of your power over nations and over kingdoms now in Jesus name. Jer.1:9-12.
Father, arise and destroy every satanic altar that is making people to resist the gospel in all the nations of the world in Jesus name. Judges. 6:25-27.
Father, by your mercy and through your ministers, perform special miracles that will force all the wicked leaders of the world to bow at thy presence in Jesus name. 1Kings. 18:36-39.
Father, by your mercy, help us to actualize vision 2032 which is winning 40 million souls before or by the year 2032 in Jesus name.
MINISTERS, MISSION AND MISSIONARIES.
TEXT: John.15:1-5, Math.28:18-20;
INTRODUCTION: A minister is both a child and a servant of God. He is a messenger with a message and a master. He is not a boss but a steward [1Corin.4:1]. Mission is the key ministry objective of the Church, while missionaries are the people that are sent out to all the nooks and cranny of the world called mission fields with the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
PRAYER GUIDE.
Father, thank you for your grace and mercy that we enjoy everyday in Jesus name. Ps.107:1-2.
Father, thank you for protecting all the ministers and the missionaries in Jesus name. Ps,91:1-5.
Father, by your power, let your law of truth be in the mouth of your ministers and missionaries and let no iniquity be found in their lips in Jesus name. Mal.2:6-7.
Father, by your power, deliver all your ministers and missionaries from the spirit of error in Jesus name.
Father, grant all your ministers and missionaries abundant grace to remain focused to the very end in Jesus name. 1Corin.9:27.
Father, through your ministers and missionaries, perform special miracle, signs and wonder that will make the multitude of people to surrender their lives to you in Jesus name. Dan; 6:19-28.
Father, help your ministers and missionaries to remain as overcomers throughout in Jesus name. 1John. 4:4
Father, help your Church to fulfil all the mission’s goal and objectives in Jesus name. Math.28:18-20.
Father, make all your ministers and missionaries flame of fire in their places of assignments in Jesus name. Ps.104:4.
Father, encourage all your ministers and missionaries by supplying all their needs in Jesus name. Phil.4:19;
NATIONS AND CONTINENTS- EMPHASIS NIGERIA.
TEXT: Prov.14:34, 11:11.
INTRODUCTION: Presently, our Nation Nigeria is undergoing an unimaginable turbulence situation that except the Church urgently cry in prayer for God to act fast, it may lead to uncontrollable upheaval. As we cry to God to intervene, he will answer us and rescue us from this turbulence of hunger and hopelessness in Jesus name.
PRAYER GUIDE.
Father, thank you for your grace and mercy that is still keeping us alive in Jesus name. Lam.3:22-23.
Father, thank you for not allowing this present situation to lead to war in Nigeria in Jesus name.
Father, have mercy and forgive us all the sins of all our leaders in Nigeria in Jesus name. Dan.9:2-9, Ps. 106:6.
Father, you are the ever-present help in the time of need, please help us and deliver Nigeria from the hands of these wicked leaders in Jesus name. Ps.46:1-3.
Father, you are the Lord of host, arise in your fury and judge those wicked leaders whose lifestyles are bringing this unbearable situation to our nation Nigeria in Jesus name. Gen.13:13.
Father, in your own supernatural way, any wicked leader that you have not chosen but has forced himself upon us in Nigeria, in your wrath, suddenly remove them unceremoniously from their position of authority in Jesus name. Hosea.13:11.
Father, every plant you have not planted among the armed forces in Nigeria, uproot them by fire in Jesus name, Math.15:13.
Father, all those wicked leaders and rulers that are using their resources to sponsor evil in Nigeria, let an east wind come, the wind of the Lord from the wilderness and let their spring become dry, and their fountain dry up and spoil the treasure of all their pleasant vessels in Jesus name. Hosea.13:15
Father, arise, overturn, overturn and overturn until the wicked leaders are no more in Nigeria and give the leadership of this nation to the people of your choice in Jesus name. Eze.21:27.
Father, by yourself, take over the government of this nation and let your everlasting peace reign again in Nigeria in Jesus name. John.14:27.
NATIONS AND CONTINENTS- OUTSIDE NIGERIA.
TEXT: Ps.96:1-13.
INTRODUCTION: Despite the fact that all alliances the world leaders have made in the past ended in disappointments, they are still struggling now to form a new alliance with other countries to see whether they will get the envisaged result, unknown to them, every alliance outside God factor will definitely lead to disappointment and failure. As we engage God through fervent prayers, the light of God will shine upon them and expose their stupidity and reveal to them that Jesus is the only way to the peace they have been struggling to have all these years.
PRAYER GUIDE.
Father, thank you for your grace and mercy that the nations of the world enjoy every day in Jesus name.Lam.3:22-23.
Father, thank you for the relative peace the nations of the world enjoy everyday in Jesus name. John.14:27.
Father, thank you for gradually exposing the secret of the wicked leaders of the world in Jesus name, 2Kings.6:8-12.
Father, arise as the Lord of host and set confusion into the camp of the wicked leaders of the world and let them help to destroy one another in Jesus name. 2Chron.20:20-24.
Father, arise and repeal every law against the preaching of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in all the nations of the world in Jesus name. Dan.6:25-28. Esth.8:5-8.
Father, arise and set free all your children that are being held in captivity by the wicked leaders in all the nations of the world in Jesus name. Acts.12:5-9, 16:25-29.
Father, let the blood of the martyr bring rapid revival to all the nations of the world in Jesus name. Acts.9:1-16.
Father, as you arrested Saul of Tarsus and you turned him to Apostle Paul, arrest the soul of every wicked leaders in all the nations of the world and turn them to another Apostle Paul in Jesus name. Acts.9:17-22.
Father, you are the God of all flesh, let all these persecutions of your Church in all the nations of the world lead to the good of the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ in Jesus name. Rom.8:28.
Father, beginning from this month of September, let power begin to change hands in all the nations of the world in Jesus name. Gen.41:39-42.
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, 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!
2-Peter_1-4: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust
1:
Take my life and let it be
Consecrated Lord to Thee
Take my moment and my days
Let them flow ceaseless praise.
2:
Take my hands and let them move
At the impulse of Thy love
Take my feet and let them be
Swift and beautiful for thee
3:
Take my voice and let me sing
Always only for my king;
Take my lips and let them be
Filled with messages from Thee.
4:
Take my sliver and my gold
Not a mite would I withhold
Take my intellect, and use
Every power as thou shalt choose.
5:
Take my will and make it Thine,
It shall no longer mine:
Take my heart, it is Thine own;
It shall be Thy royal throne,
6:
Take my love, my Lord, I pour
At Thy feet its treasure store;
Take myself, and I will be
Ever, only, all for thee
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayer
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!
RCCG September 2025 Holy Ghost Service. Theme: Destined For Greatness 4 – Children Of Destiny
RCCG September 2025 Holy Ghost Service
Theme: Destined for Greatness 4 – Children of Destiny
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) invites you to the September 2025 Holy Ghost Service, a divine gathering designed to transform lives and usher believers into their God-ordained destiny.
Venue: The Redemption City, Km 46, Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State, Nigeria Time: 6:00 PM (WAT) Date: Friday, September 5th, 2025
This month’s service carries the prophetic theme: “Destined for Greatness 4 – Children of Destiny.” It promises to be a powerful night of worship, prayer, and the Word, as God’s children are reminded of their covenant of greatness and destiny in Christ.
Ministering:
Pastor E.A. Adeboye, General Overseer, RCCG
Other Anointed Men of God
Join us onsite at Redemption City or connect live online. Come expectant, for God has prepared something great for you and your family.
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!
Exodus_33-14-2: And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.
Always Refill 2
MEMORIZE:
“And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.” – Mark 6:31
Read:
Luke 9:1-10
1. Then He called His twelve disciples together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.
2. He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.
3. And He said to them, “Take nothing for the journey, neither staffs nor bag nor bread nor money; and do not have two tunics apiece.
4. Whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart.
5. And whoever will not receive you, when you go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet as a testimony against them.”
6. So they departed and went through the towns, preaching the gospel and healing everywhere.
7. Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by Him; and he was perplexed, because it was said by some that John had risen from the dead,
8. And by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen again.
9. Herod said, “John I have beheaded, but who is this of whom I hear such things?” So he sought to see Him.
10. And the apostles, when they had returned, told Him all that they had done. Then He took them and went aside privately into a deserted place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.
MESSAGE:
Yesterday, I started a discussion about the importance of getting refilled with the anointing after moments of intense spiritual exercise. Another time you need to get a refill is when you are exhausted. In 1 Kings 19:5-8, when Elijah was tired, having been on the run from Jezebel, he told God to kill him. God said, “No, I don’t bury my wounded; I feed them. When they are weary, I refill them.” He gave him food to eat, and Elijah ate and fell asleep again. Interestingly, the man who said ‘kill me’ didn’t say ‘I’m not eating.’ God woke him the second time and gave him a second ration. Clearly, what he needed was rest and food to continue the journey.
After eating, Elijah went in the strength of that food for forty days and nights. When you refill, you have the capacity and strength to go farther in God.
In today’s Bible reading, after the disciples returned from the missionary journey that Jesus sent them on, they gave Him great news about all the things the anointing did. Then, Jesus took them aside to a private place so they could rest. When virtue leaves a fellow, it has an impact on the body; if that fellow does not rest, he or she may become too weak to do more. Jesus knew this, so after performing many miracles, He would retreat to solitary places to refill, as I mentioned yesterday. He could consistently do great works because He always took time out to refill. He said that His followers would do greater works than He didJohn 14:12, and this means they must also refill constantly as He did.
If you load a battery into a torch light and use it for one hour, you should allow it to rest for another hour so that it will last much longer, rather than using it continuously. Similarly, if you always take out time to rest appropriately, you will be able to do much more for God.
Beloved, do not think you are indispensable such that you keep using your spiritual battery even when you know that you are exhausted. You might discover the hard way, like Elijah, that there are others who can easily take your place 1Kings 19:15-16. Find those people now and train them so that they can join you in doing some of the work. Don’t always wait until you are exhausted to get refilled, and if you are already exhausted, take a retreat now to get refilled.
Key Point:
Ensure that you rest regularly so you can always refill
PRAYER POINTS
1. The Lord of the Sabbath, thank You for giving me rest from sin, satan and the worries of life.
2. Father, I ask for the empowerment to fulfill the Kingdom mandate in Jesus Name.
3. Father, guide me to all those You have empowered me to minister to.
4. Father, open the door of the hearts of men unto me so that they can receive Your Words and life
5. Father, refill me in all ramifications after every spiritual exercise in Jesus Name
6. Father, give me the wisdom to take physical rest when necessary in Jesus Name
7. Father, open my eyes to those You have blessed me with who can assist me in the work You have ordained me to do in Jesus Name
Thank You my Source!
Bible In One Year:
Jeremiah 28-30
RCCG OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL
By Pastor E A Adeboye.
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!
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God, Prayer Works, God Answers Prayers
Every Evil Conspiracy Against My Life And Destiny Must Scatter!!!
Isaiah 8:9: Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces.
Isaiah 8:10: Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.
PRAISE AND WORSHIP
PRAYER POINTS
1. O God My Father, arise and let my situations change now, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
2. Every root of hardship in my life, die, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
3. O God of advancement, advance my life, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
4. My head, reject the covenant of failure, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
5. My blood, reject the covenant of sickness, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
6. Every power hired to pull me down, fall down and die, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
7. Thou Lion of Judah, roar and pursue affliction/poverty /sickness out of my life, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
8. Every witchcraft agenda for my life, die, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
9. Special announcement, road of affliction/poverty /sickness opened for me, close now, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
10. Every power troubling my star/glory, die, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
11. Network of witchcraft in my environment, scatter, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
12. Every evil hand, pointing at me, catch fire and wither, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
13. Every arrow of sickness/poverty/afflictions in my life and destiny, die, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
14. Those who belittle me shall witness my progress/success/greatness, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
15. Every destiny-demoting dream, vanish, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
16. O God My Father, arise and give me breakthroughs that will swallow my past failures, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
17. O axe of heaven, arise, cut down the root of my problems/battles, in the name of Jesus! Amen!.
18. Every dream sponsored by witchcraft, die, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
19. Thou power of God, uproot wicked plantations from my life, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
20. Anything stolen from my life and destiny from the womb, I recover you, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
21. Unity of my enemies against my life and destiny, scatter unto desolation, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
22. Powers fighting against my promotion, you have done enough, die now, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
23. Innocent blood that is crying against me, by the mercy of God, be silent forever, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
24. Powers that wants me to pay for the sins of my parents, you are wicked, die now, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
25. Powers forcing me to pay for the evil acts of my ancestors, you will not succeed, die, in the name of Jesus! Amen!
Thank and appreciate God for hearing and answering your prayers.
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,
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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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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!
Psalms_119-11: Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
1:
Thy way, not mine, O Lord,
However dark it be:
Oh, lead me by Thine own right hand,
Choose Thou the path for me.
2:
Smooth let it be or rough,
It will be’ still the best;
Winding or straight, it can but lead
Right onward to Thy rest.
3:
I dare not choose my lot;
I would not if I might;
But choose Thou for me, O my God,
So shall I walk aright.
4:
Take Thou my cup, and it
With joy or sorrow fill,
As ever to Thee may seem
Choose thou good or ill.
5:
Not mine not mine the choice
In things or great or small;
Be Thou to me my guide, my strength
My wisdom and my all.
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayer
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, 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!
Luke_2-11: For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
1:
I can hear my Saviour call-ing,
I can hear my Saviour call-ing,
I can hear my Saviour call-ing,
“Take thy cross and fol-Iow, fol- low Me.”
CHORUS:
Where He leads me I will follow,
Where He leads me I will follow,
Where He leads me I will follow,
I’ll go with Him, with Him all the way.
2:
I’ll go with Him through the garden,
I’ll go with Him through the garden,
I’ll go with Him through the garden,
I’ll go with Him, with Him all the way.
3:
I’ll go with Him through the judgment,
I’ll go with Him through the judgment,
I’ll go with Him through the judgment,
I’ll go with Him, with Him all the way.
4:
He will give me grace and glory,
He will give me grace and glory,
He will give me grace and glory,
And go with me, with me all the way.
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayer
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,
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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, 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!
Hebrews_3-14: For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end
A Fresh Start with God – Back to Bethel (A Call to Revisit and Repair Our Personal Altar with God)
TEXT: Genesis 17:1-8; 35:1-15;
I Kings 18:30-39; I Cor 9:26-27;
Phil 3:12-16
INTRODUCTION: Brethren, we are pilgrims, on a journey to heaven. Thank God for God’s gift of Salvation, Thank God for His gift of Grace and what Grace is meant to do for us (Titus 2:11-13). But Phil 2:12b-13 says to work out our own Salvation with fear and trembling, and to allow God to work in us both to will and to do of His good pleasure.
Apostle Paul in Phil 3:12-14 said he never counted himself to have attained or become perfect. He never saw himself having arrived, but he kept pressing on, and in I Cor 9:26-27, he continually subjected himself (to constant check), lest after preaching to others, he, himself will become a castaway. It was same Apostle Paul in II Cor 13:5 that said we should constantly examine ourselves….
God loves giving His children opportunity for a fresh start, a new beginning. New beginnings that begin with God, are marked by obedience to His word and adherence to the leading/guidance of the Holy Spirit, which leads to a life of godliness, victory and a life of an overcomer.
Similar to God’s call to Abraham in Genesis 17 (15 years after God first appeared to him in Genesis 12), God is calling on us to have a fresh start with Him in this season. A fresh start in our relationship with Him, our devotion and commitment to Him etc. He is inviting us to start anew with a clean heart, to repair the altar of devotion, and to live a life that is increasingly Godly, because when we truly obey and prepare for a fresh start, God visits, He empowers, and He heals as we see in Genesis 17:1-8; 35:1-15 and I Kings18:30-39.
Outline 1: A fresh Start begins with an inner desire and hearing God’s clear instruction
God first met with Jacob in Genesis 28:10-22, and Jacob continued into Laban’s house where God blessed him. But at a time, despite being blessed of God, life’s situation around him was not pleasant:
He lost favor with his Uncle Laban, which led to his departing with his family from Laban
His dramatic meeting with Esau, and the initial fear from that encounter
The family problems involving the defying of Dinah, and the resultant slaughter of the Canaanites
God speaks with clarity to Jacob – Arise, go to Bethel, and dwell there; make there an altar to God. Clarity from God precedes renewal, and we can only hear from God when we are turned to God’s channel
We too can begin a fresh start with God by listening attentively to God’s word and His leading
What is God calling you to begin, or start afresh, or recommit to today?
Outline 2: Obedience begins in the heart and is expressed in the open
Jacob’s immediate response: he calls his household to purification and dedication – “Put away the foreign gods…be clean and change your garments”.
He leads by example, and he leads his family into consecration and preparation for meeting God at Bethel.
Our desire for renewal should be followed with taking practical steps, actions to put-off things that hinder us (Hebrews 12:1).
Question is:what the “the foreign gods” or those things competing with God in our lives today?
We cannot expect God’s presence without first dealing honestly with “idols” things that distract us, that hinder our relationship with God
Outline 3:Encounter with God and empowerment come after faithful obedience
They arrive at Bethel, where God appears to Jacob again and blesses him, reaffirming His covenant promises.
God revalidates the name change (Gen 32:28), signifying a renewed relationship with Him – “Your name is Jacob; no longer shall your name be called Jacob, but Israel” (35:10), and then pours upon him, His covenant promises upon Abraham and Isaac, blessings of fruitfulness and multiplication and land.
Jacob builds an altar for worship again at Bethel, naming the place El-Bethel meaning God, the God of Bethel.
The act of building and raising altar to God is indicative of a truly changed heart, rededicated to God.
True fresh starts are authenticated by God’s visitation, empowerment, and blessings, not merely by human effort.
Let’s note the sequence: obedience and true worship paves the way for God’s gracious identification and blessings
Conclusion:
Key words:
Hearing from God – Clarity from God precedes renewal
Purification/cleansing is a pathway to experiencing God’s presence
Worship is a cornerstone for renewal
God’s visitation and blessings follows from faithfully obeying His word.
Questions for Self-Reflection:
1. What is the current state of my altar with God today? Is there an urgent need for repairs? David in Psalms 51 cried out to God for mercy and for a renewed spirit. This season of “A Fresh Start” is the opportunity God has given us for that renewed spirit and fresh zeal for God
2. What are the modern idols that I have allowed in my life that have become source of hindrance to my relationship with God, idols that are competing for space with God in my heart?
3. What practical steps must I take and commit to?
Read Psalms 51:16-17
Prayers:
Dear Lord, search my heart, purge me with hyssop, that I might be clean, wash me that I might be whiter than snow, please remove every idol from my heart, idols that distract me from staying focused on You. Lord, purify my heart and multiply Your grace upon me that I will continually live in the newness of life in Christ Jesus my Lord! 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,
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!
Psalms_51-11: Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Praying With Groanings And Deep Sighs
Likewise THE SPIRIT ALSO HELPETH OUR INFIRMITIES: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered (Romans 8:26).
When we speak in tongues, we do so by faith. We open our mouths and the Holy Spirit gives us utterance. Here, your spirit is praying in tongues. The Bible says, “For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful” (1 Corinthians 14:14). So, it’s your spirit that prays in tongues even though the utterance is granted to your spirit by the Holy Spirit.
But there’s another one that’s a higher level of prayer. That’s what is written for us in Romans 8:26 which we read as our opening scripture. The underlined phrase “… the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities…” tells us how the Spirit helps and takes hold together with us in our weakness. He props you up and helps you pray in line with the perfect will of God especially when you face dire situations and are at your wit’s end. He takes over and helps you pray correctly.
The AMPC puts it beautifully. It says, “So too the [Holy] Spirit comes to our aid and bears us up in our weakness; for we do not know what prayer to offer nor how to offer it worthily as we ought, but the Spirit Himself goes to meet our supplication and pleads in our behalf with unspeakable yearnings and groanings too deep for utterance.” At this higher level of prayer, the Holy Spirit Himself has taken over, making intercessions with groanings and deep sighs according to the will of God.
You may find yourself crying uncontrollably but not out of pain; keep at it and don’t be troubled. It’s the Holy Spirit praying through you. This is the most effective kind of prayer, and it’s the Spirit’s joy to make it happen for you. So, each time you pray, yield yourself to the Holy Spirit to pray through you, and you’ll be amazed at the impact and the tremendous results in your life and circumstances. Hallelujah!
PRAYER / CONFESSION
Dear Father, thank you for the ministry of the Holy Spirit who helps me in prayer. I yield myself completely to Him to intercede through me with groanings and deep sighs, causing your perfect will to be established in my life and in the lives of others. I walk in the light of your Word, always led by the Spirit, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY
1 Corinthians 14:14 AMPC; Jude 1:20; John 14:16-17
1-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
1 Corinthians 9; Psalms 128-134
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN
Luke 18:28-34; 1 Samuel 11-12
Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional
By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD
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!
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
1:
I clasp the hand of love divine,
I claim the gracious promise mine,
And add to His my countersign,
“I take He undertakes.”
CHORUS
I take Thee, blessed Lord,
I give myself to Thee,
And Thou, according to Thy word,
Dost undertake for me.
2:
I take salvation full and free,
Thro’ Him who gave His life for me,
He undertakes my All to be,
“I take He undertakes.”
3:
I take Him as my holiness,
My spirit’s spotless heav’nly dress.
I take the Lord, my righteousness,
“I take He undertakes.”
4:
I take the promised Holy Ghost,
I take the power of Pentecost,
To fill me to the uttermost,
“I take He undertakes.”
5:
I take Him for this mortal frame,
I take my healing through His name,
And all His risen life I claim,
“I take He undertakes.”
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayer
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, 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!
Romans_15-13: Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost
1:
As pants the hart for cooling streams,
When heated in the chase,
So longs my soul, O God, for Thee,
And Thy refreshing grace.
2:
For Thee, my God, the living God,
My thirsty soul doth pine,
O when shall I behold Thy face,
Thou Majesty divine!
3: Why restless, why cast down, my soul!
Trust God, who will employ
His aid for thee and hange these sighs
To thankful hymns of joy.
4:
God of my strength, how long shall I,
Like one forgotten, mourn!
Forlorn, forsaken, and exposed
To my oppressor’s scorn .
5:
Why restless, why cast down, my soul!
Hope still, and thou shalt sing
The praise of Him who is thy God,
Thy health’s eternal spring.
6:
The Father, Son and Holy Ghost
Thou God that we worship
Worthy of glory and honour,
For ever more be praised.
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayer
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, 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!
Ephesians_1-3. Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:
1:
Far from my heav’nly home,
Far from my Father’s breast,
Fainting I cry, Blest Spirit, come,
And speed me to my rest.
2:
Upon the willows long
My harp has silent hung:
How should I sing a cheerful song,
ill Thou inspire my tongue?
3:
My spirit homeward turns,
And fain would thither flee:
My heart, O Zion, droops and yearns,
When I remember thee.
4:
To Thee, to thee I press,
A dark and toilsome road:
When shall I pass the wilderness,
And reach the saints’ abode?
5:
God of my life be near:
On Thee my hopes I cast;
Oh guide me through the desert here,
And bring me home at last.
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayer
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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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, 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!
Psalms_51-11: Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me.
Be Completely Yielded To The Holy Spirit
For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost (2 Peter 1:21).
When you yield to the Holy Spirit, He stirs you up; He directs your actions and words. I remember the first time I experienced something like that. I had just returned home after receiving the Holy Spirit, and later that day we gathered for our usual family devotion. It followed the familiar routine where each person would read a verse of scripture, and then my dad would lead the prayer or assign any one of us to do so.
That day, after we had each read the Scriptures, my dad turned to me and asked me to lead the prayer. As I opened my mouth to pray, I instantly burst forth speaking in tongues. It was loud and fast. I was overwhelmed by the Spirit, and I began to prophesy. That had never happened during our family prayer times.
On another occasion, I was sitting in the back of the main church, a young teenager at the time, but I felt the Spirit of God ignite a fire within me as the meeting was going on. Before I knew it, He set me on my feet and I began speaking in tongues and prophesying. The whole church went quiet, but everyone was inspired and edified. When I was done, the senior pastor led the whole congregation into a session of intense prayers.
There’re moments like that when the Spirit of God moves you. The Prophet Ezekiel said:
“Then the spirit entered into me, and set me upon my feet…” (Ezekiel 3:24). You can experience such glorious moments with the Holy Spirit every day; the key is being yielded to Him. His fire in you is ever glowing. He’s in you and with you forever.
He said in Hebrews 13:5, “…I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” Then in Matthew 28:20 (NKJV), He said, “…lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age. Amen.” All the while you had the urge and then went ahead to visit hospitals, prisons, the marketplaces of life to preach, it was the Holy Spirit stirring you. He was the one guiding your steps. When you felt compelled to witness to your classmates, your neighbors, colleagues at work, family members and even strangers you met on the way, it was the Holy Spirit stirring you.
This is His ministry in your life today; He empowers you to speak and act according to the Father’s will. As you remain completely yielded to Him, His power and wisdom will be expressed through you. You’re His vessel for the fulfilment of His plans and purposes in the earth.
PRAYER
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for the Holy Spirit who lives in me and moves me to speak your words with boldness and power. I’m always yielded to your guidance and divine inspiration, stirred always to fulfil your perfect will and my calling in Christ, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
FURTHER STUDY:
Ezekiel 2:1-2: And he said unto me, Son of man, stand upon thy feet, and I will speak unto thee.
2 And the spirit entered into me when he spake unto me, and set me upon my feet, that I heard him that spake unto me.
Jeremiah 20:9: Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But his word was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not stay.
Acts 1:8 AMPC: But you shall receive power (ability, efficiency, and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem and all Judea and Samaria and to the ends (the very bounds) of the earth.
2-YEAR BIBLE READING PLAN: Luke 18:1-8 & 1 Samuel 7-8
If you are not yet born again, we invite you to make Jesus Christ the Lord of your life by praying thus:
“O Lord God, I believe with all my heart in Jesus Christ, Son of the living God. I believe He died for me and God raised Him from the dead. I believe He’s alive today. I confess with my mouth that Jesus Christ is the Lord of my life from this day. Through Him and in His Name, I have eternal life; I’m born again. Thank you Lord for saving my soul! I’m now a child of God. Hallelujah!”
Congratulations! You are now a child of God.
RHAPSODY OF REALITIES
By Pastor Chris Oyakhilome
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!
John_8-12: Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life
The Cost of Following Jesus
We know from Scripture that salvation is a free gift that Jesus offers to those who trust and believe in Him. But just because our salvation is free—doesn’t mean the rest of our lives with Jesus will cost us nothing as well.
Jesus says that following Him will cost us everything. This doesn’t mean we have to earn our salvation or work for acceptance, but it does mean that following Jesus requires everything that we have.
When we become disciples of Jesus, we follow in His footsteps. We let Jesus teach and guide us. If we are serious about this, then our lives will become patterned after His life. This means that just as Jesus took up a cross and gave up everything He had, we also must be ready to carry our own cross.
So what does it mean to take up a cross and follow Jesus? It means that we should be ready to give up everything for the sake of Jesus. It means denying ourselves by surrendering our own desires and plans for God’s desires and plans. Rather than focusing on ourselves, we center our lives around God’s mission in the world: loving Him and loving others as we make disciples.
Taking up one’s cross isn’t easy, but there is nothing in this life that is better than following Jesus. While immediate pleasure often feels more desirable in the moment, it quickly fades and leaves us searching for more. No possession or position can lead to true satisfaction in life—that is found only in Jesus.
Take a moment to think about your life. Are there things that you’re holding onto that you would be hesitant to surrender to Jesus? Are there relationships that serve your own desires rather than God’s? Commit to following Jesus regardless of how difficult or challenging life might become. The cross, while painful, is temporary—abundant life with Jesus is eternal.
The Cost of Following Jesus
Here are several Bible verses that speak to the cost and commitment required to follow Jesus Christ.
Luke 9:23
Then He said to them all, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.”
Matthew 10:37-39
“He who loves father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who loves son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me. And he who does not take his cross and follow after Me is not worthy of Me. He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life for My sake will find it.”
Luke 14:26-27
“If anyone comes to Me and does not hate his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and his own life also, he cannot be My disciple. And whoever does not bear his cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple.”
Philippians 3:7-8
But what things were gain to me, these I have counted loss for Christ. Yet indeed I also count all things loss for the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and count them as rubbish, that I may gain Christ.
Luke 14:33
“So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple.”
Matthew 16:24-26
Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. For what is a man profited if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul?”
2 Timothy 3:12
Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.
Summary:
These verses highlight that the cost of discipleship is significant and multi-faceted. It requires:
Self-Denial: A willingness to put Jesus’s will above personal desires and comfort.
Total Surrender: Placing one’s love for Jesus above all other human relationships and even one’s own life. The word “hate” in Luke 14:26 is understood in a comparative sense, meaning to love less.
Embracing Suffering: Bearing one’s “cross” is a metaphor for enduring hardship, persecution, or even martyrdom for the sake of following Christ.
Giving Up Worldly Possessions: A willingness to forsake material wealth and possessions for the sake of the Kingdom.
Spiritual Profit: The ultimate reward is a deeper, more profound life in Christ that far outweighs any worldly loss.
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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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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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!
1-Corinthians_15-58: Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord
1:
Have Thine own way, Lord!
ave Thine own way!
Thou art the Porter;
I am the clay.
Mould me and make me
After Thy will,
While I am waiting
Yielded and still.
2:
Have Thine own way, Lord!
Have Thine own way!
Search me and try me,
Master, today!
Whiter than snow, Lord,
Wash me just now,
As in Thy presence
Humbly I bow.
3:
Have Thine own way, Lord!
Have Thine own way!
Wounded and weary
Help me, I pray!
Power all power
Surely is Thine!
Touch me and heal me,
Saviour Divine!
4:
Have Thine own way, Lord!
Have Thine own way!
Hold o’er my being
Absolute sway!
Fill with Thy Spirit
Till all shall see
Christ only, always,
Living in me!
Thank You Jesus,
Salvation Prayer
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, 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!
Prayer Point 