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Wednesday 28 February 2018

DAY 49: WEDNESDAY 28TH FEB 2018

DAY 49: WEDNESDAY 28TH FEB 2018
CONCLUDING PRAYERS
  • Pray that as the heavens open over us, angels shall ascend with requests and descend with God’s packages. John 1:51
  • Pray that as the heavens open over us, the visions of God for individuals, corporately and for the land, shall be made clear and we will be empowered to run with it. Ezek.1:1, Acts 26:19
— By faith, lift up your hands and begin to thank God for revival of your prayer life and your testimonies.
  • Appreciate God for answers granted to your all our prayers
  • Pray all manners of prayers of thanksgiving and praises for all He has done

Tuesday 27 February 2018

DAY 48: TUESDAY 27TH FEB 2018

DAY 48: TUESDAY 27TH FEB 2018
PERSONAL PRAYERS
— Intense praise and worship
— Thank God for a new day and for the salvation of your soul
— Ask God for help from any area you PERSONALLY need help. Ps. 108:12
— Let God arise and let all those contending with me be frustrated. Ps. 35:1
— Ask God to use you for His glory and be a blessing to healing the sick, raising the dead, opening the blind eyes, making the lame to walk, etc. Act: 10:38
— Ask God to make you a blessing to the whole world. Gen.12:2-3
— Ask God to put an end to all your problems this year 2017. Ps. 60:11
— Ask God to part every river Jordan before you and remove everything that is blocking the way to your destiny. Matth.7:7
— Ask that every curse in your family, town and everywhere change to blessings. Exo. 28:1-14
— Ask that God would show all those who have been mocking you saying, where is your God, that He is by your side.
— As from today , everywhere I go let me be a blessing - blessing to a poor, blessing to the rich and blessing to the mighty, anywhere I go. Gen: 12:2-3

Monday 26 February 2018

DAY 47: MONDAY 26TH FEB 2018 2018

DAY 47: MONDAY 26TH FEB 2018 2018
LETS GO A FISHING
— Intense praise and worship
— Thank God for a new day and for the salvation of your soul
— Let us give all the glory to God for the reality of the power of resurrection in RCCG mission. Matt. 28:1-4.
— Let us thank God for using let’s Go A Fishing program to populate His kingdom. Acts. 2:37-47.
— Pray for more strength for Daddy G O and all the Pastors, Ministers and workers, that God will use them mightily this 2018 “lets go a fishing”. Deut.33:25; Josh.14:11; 1Chron.29:12; Josh. 14:9.
— Let us pray for divine visitation during all 2018 lets go a fishing all over the world. Ps.111:9; Ps.113:9-10; Gen.49:25.
— Let us pray for unprecedented harvest of soul during this year lets go a fishing
— Pray that the soul will be followed up, disciple and remain

Sunday 25 February 2018

DAY 46: SUNDAY 25TH FEB 2018

DAY 46: SUNDAY 25TH FEB 2018
COMFORT FOR THE NEEDY
— Intense praise and worship
— Thank God for a new day and for the salvation of your soul
— Let us ask God to console all those who are negatively affected through plane crash, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, flood, fire disaster, and the activities of gun men.
— Let us pray for the grace of a fresh start for many people who lost all to, fire, flood, motor accident or plane crash and other disasters
— Let us ask for God help for the victims of natural disaster
— Let us pray that God will defend the surviving victims of terrorism and natural disasters
— Have mercy and answer our prayers, O Lord. Eccl. 9:11
— Arise, O Lord, stretch out your hand and deliver us from horrible pits and miry clays
— Have mercy and establish your children forever. Psa. 40:2; Ps 125:1
— Put a new song in the mouth of your children, O Lord. Psa 40:3
— Let many praise you because of what you are doing in our lives, O Lord ps. 76:3-5

Saturday 24 February 2018

DAY 45 SATURDAY 24TH FEB 2018

DAY 45 SATURDAY 24TH FEB 2018
PRAYER AGAINST NATURAL DISASTERS
— Intense praise and worship
— Thank God for a new day and for the salvation of your soul
— Let us pray against fire accident in our homes, offices, markets and anywhere.
— Let us ask God to be merciful concerning death and destruction of properties that can come from earthquakes in this year.
— Let us pray that God will make the people wise, to know how to prevent fire accidents
 — Let us pray against flood disaster and outrageous temperatures all over the world.
 — Let us pray against every already concluded evil plan to cause death through the activities of gun men all over the world
— Let us ask God to help us to prevent any evil plan to waste lives through tornadoes
— Let us plead for mercy to God to avert every programed destruction from the kingdom of darkness through any natural disasters
— Let us pray against death and destruction of properties through hurricanes
 
 

Friday 23 February 2018

DAY 44: FRIDAY 23RD FEB 2018

DAY 44: FRIDAY 23RD FEB 2018
NATIONAL REDEMPTION PRAYER GARDEN IN CAMP
— Intense praise and worship
— Thank God for a new day and for the salvation of your soul
— Let us thank God for the progress recorded so far on site
— Let us thank God for individuals, Provinces, Regions and Nations that have decided to be instruments in God’s hand to support the project
— Let us pray that God will continue to bless them the more. Pro. 3:10
— Let us pray that the light of God will shine on the National Redemption Garden in Camp that activities of darkness will be frustrated. Gen.1:3
— Let us commit the work going on in National Redemption Garden in Camp into the hand of God for speedy completion
— Arise O’ LORD, and let your enemy be scattered concerning the National Redemption Garden in Camp and let all those hindering the job be relocated
— Let us pray that God will raise helpers of destiny financially for completion of National Redemption Garden in Camp

Thursday 22 February 2018

DAY 43: THURSDAY 22ND FEB 2018

DAY 43: THURSDAY 22ND FEB 2018
YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN RCCG
 — Intense praise and worship
— Let us pray for the Youth and young adults in RCCG, that they will be strengthened to mortify the deeds of the flesh. Gal. 17: 21, Col 3:1-17
— Let us pray to God for the Youth and young adults in RCCG that they will manifest the fruit of the spirit. Gal. 5:22-23
— Let us ask God for the Youth and young adults in RCCG that they will be built according to God specifications. Gen. 6:22, Heb 11:17
 — Let us ask God for a holy, vibrant youth and young adults in RCCGH eb.12 :14-17
— Let us pray that God will exposed and expel disgracefully wolves in the coat of sheep from among the Youth and young adults in RCCG. Nehemiah 4:11
— Let us ask God for vigilant and battle ready Youth and young adults in RCCG. Nehemiah 4:11
— Let us ask God for kingdom oriented Youth and young adults in RCCG. Nehemiah 4:23
— Arise oh Lord God of Israel and frustrate the plan of the enemy to breed wolves in the coat of sheep to take over as sheep in this Youth and young adults in RCCG
— Have mercy oh Lord and don’t allow your son Pastor E.A. Adeboye to labour in vain over youths in RCCG

Wednesday 21 February 2018

DAY 42: WEDNESDAY 21ST FEB 2018

DAY 42: WEDNESDAY 21ST FEB 2018
(PERSONAL PRAYERS) PRAYERS FOR COMPREHENSIVE RESTORATION; Text Pro 15:21. Restoration can be immediate, gradual of progressive. It can be partial or total recovery. However, restitution is essential for total restoration.
— Father!!! Thank you for being a giver and not a taker
— Father!!! By fire by force, break into pieces every stubborn mountain in my life today.
— Holy Spirit remind me everything I need to restitute to trigger the release of my complete restoration this year
— Father!!! Replace every sorrow of loss with joy of restoration in my life
— Lord of Hosts, arise and give me victory over every power that is stealing or taking away joy from me
— Failures at the edge of my breakthroughs and restoration be destroy by fire in Jesus name
— You !!! saboteurs of my restoration, I command you be disgrace and displace by fire in Jesus name

Tuesday 20 February 2018

March 2018 Holy Ghost Service: Stronger Than Your Enemies 3 - Give Me This Mountain


DAY 41: TUESDAY 20TH FEB 2018

DAY 41: TUESDAY 20TH FEB 2018
PRAYER AGAINST TERRORISM AND EXTREMISMS
Text; Isa 21:15-17
— Intense praise and worship
— Thank God for a new day and for the salvation of your soul
— Oh Lord fight our battles against the evil of terrorism, insurgencies and extremisms
 — My father cause the wickedness of Boko Haram fighting the church, to draw back
— The man of war, let the sword of the bond woman children fight against themselves
— Jesus, send peace like a river on all nations of the world
— Father, expose the works of evil, disgrace their acts and frustrate their plans
— My father bring to an end the incessant killings of Herdsmen, Boko Haram, Kidnappers, Robbers

Sunday 18 February 2018

Day 39 Sunday 18 Feb 2018- prayer for the neglected ministries

DAY 39: SUNDAY 18TH FEB 2018
PRAYER FOR THE NEGLETED MINISTRIES
— Intense praise and worship
— Thank God for a new day and for the salvation of your soul
— Father, help the church to make the right choices and reset our priorities Luke 10:41
— Lord open the eyes of Christians to identify you in the prisoners and downtrodden Matt. 25:30
— Oh lord, set the heart of the church on aggressive prayers Matt 15:21-28
— Father my father, touch the lives of orphans and widows, provide for them Prov. 15:25
— Father send help to the children of the needy missionaries
— Father; hear the prayers of the poor and the needy in our nations
— Father; hear the cry of your children in various refugees camps as a result of war and terrorism
— Father; save their destinies from being truncated by their misfortunes

Sunday School Students Manual: Lesson 25 - Turning The Tide

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 
STUDENT'S MANUAL
LESSON TWENTY-FIVE
SUNDAY, 18TH FEBRUARY 2018

TOPIC: TURNING THE TIDE

MEMORY VERSE: ‘’Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! When God bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad" - Psalm 53:6

BIBLE PASSAGE: Psalm 126:1-6

INTRODUCTION:
At least five possibilities exist in having a turning point in one's life. These are when things go from bad to good, good to bad, bad to worse, good to better and a combination of any two or more of these categories. Obviously, these possibilities are determined by the decisions we make and the circumstances in which we find ourselves in our abilities and limitations (1Chronicles 4:9-10). The tide can have a negative or positive turn. May the Lord turn the tide in our favour as we study today, in Jesus' name. 

LESSON OUTLINES 
1. It has happened before
2. It can happen again

IT HAS HAPPENED BEFORE
The tide has turned in different directions for different people from time immemorial:

1. From bad to good - A certain man by the pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-9). The woman with the issue of blood (Mark 5:25-29). Blind Bartimaeus (Mark 10:46-52). Jabez (1Chronicles 4:9-10).

2. From good to bad - King Saul (1Samuel 13:13-14; 15:22-23, 28; 16:14). Samson (Judges 15:16; 16:20-21, 25-28). Eli (1Samuel 2:27-32). Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:15-17; 3:6, 16-19, 23).

3. From bad to worse - Judas Iscariot (Matthew 27:2-5). Michal (2Samuel 6:20-23). Gehazi (2Kings 5:20, 25-27).

4. From good to better - King Solomon (1Kings 3:4, 13; 10:1). Elisha (1Kings 19:19-21).

5. Combination of turning points - King Nebuchadnezzar (Daniel 1:1-2; 4:30-37). Peter (Luke 5:3-11; Mark 14:66-68; Acts 2:14, 41; 5:16).

IT CAN HAPPEN AGAIN
Regardless of your present situation, you can experience a possible turn-around if you do the following:

1. Repent, turn from your sinful ways and turn to God (2Chronicles 7:13-14).

2. Return and ask for mercy if you are already backslidden (Ezekiel 33:10-13).

3. Restitute so that God can make good what is bad for you (Joel 2:25).

4. Redress, seek after God and His righteousness (Matthew 6:33; Hebrews 12:2; Psalm 121:1-8 ).

5. Re-fire, do not quit, and keep trying as things can be better (Ephesians 3:20).

CONCLUSION:
Where and what you are, are functions of the choices and decisions you made and still making. Make up your mind to get to the positive side of life. The tide is still turning.

QUESTIONS
1. What are the possibilities that exist in having a turning point?
2. Enumerate the steps to take for the tide to turn in your favour.

Thursday 15 February 2018

Open Heavens Daily Devotional - The Compassionate Prosecutor 

Open Heavens daily devotional by Pastor Adeboye

Date: Thursday: 15th February 2018: 

Topic: The Compassionate Prosecutor 
Memorise: “And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:” – John 16:8

Read: John 16:7-11 (KJV)

7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment:

9 Of sin, because they believe not on me;

10 Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more;

11 Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged.

Bible in One Year: Leviticus 8-9; 1 Corinthians 2

MESSAGE

Looking at the title of today’s Bible study, you may begin to wonder how a person can prosecute a case and be compassionate at the same time. This is ironic because a prosecutor is expected to press the case for the law to have its full course. Who then is this prosecutor who manages to indict and show compassion all at once? The Lord Jesus Christ answers this question in today’s memory verse. The person He refers to is the Holy Spirit. Based on the revelation of the Lord, let us consider the three-pronged strategy by which the Holy Spirit carries out His assignment of prosecuting the world. Note first of all that it is compassion that motivates the Holy Spirit to prosecute the world while there is still time to make amends. A time will come when the whole world will stand before the throne of Christ to be judged of all their works (2 Corinthians 5:10). There will be no excuse permitted on that day, because the Compassionate Prosecutor would have already given each man a dress rehearsal of what will happen in heaven’s court.

The first of the Holy Spirit’s three-pronged strategy is to make the world aware of the destructive nature of sin and cause each and everyone to run away from it. This is why those who preach the gospel must allow the Holy Spirit to use them to read the “riot act” to their audience and not shy away from the reality of the pending doom that awaits those who will not believe in or accept the only Savior of mankind. The early disciples allowed the Holy Spirit to do this work through them and a sample of the result is glaring in Acts 2:37:

“Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?”

The second arm of His strategy is to make the world see the need to be upright in heart, and the need to be in right standing with the righteous God through the Mediator of the new covenant, Jesus Christ. Thirdly the Holy Spirit works to make the world aware of the judgment and punishment that awaits the devil and his cohorts. He does this so that men may be wary of listening to the devil and avoid being condemned along with him. The Compassionate Prosecutor speaks truth to all those who will listen and be free from the eternal consequences of God’s judgment (John 16:13, John 8:32). How friendly are you with the Holy Spirit? Do you only love Him because He comforts you in times of distress or do you still love Him when He probes into your life and reproves you? I encourage you to make the Holy Spirit your Senior Partner, Guide, Mentor and Confidant; He will never lead you astray.

Prayer Point: Compassionate Holy Spirit, please strongly reprove the people in my locality of sin, of righteousness and of judgment, and let Your work of conviction have free course in their hearts in Jesus’ Name.

Hymn 3: What Can Wash Away My Sins

1. What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Chorus:
Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

2. For my cleansing this I see,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
For my pardon this my plea,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

3. Nothing can for sin erase
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
Naught of works, ‘tis all of grace,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

4. This is all my hope and peace,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
This is all my righteousness,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Wednesday 14 February 2018

Open Heavens Daily Devotional - Holy Unto The Lord

Open Heavens Daily Devotional
Date: Wednesday, 14th February 2018:
Topic: Holy Unto The Lord
Memorise: “Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.” – Psalm 91:14
Read: Daniel 1:1-8, Daniel 6:18-22 (KJV)
Daniel 1:1-8
1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah came Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon unto Jerusalem, and besieged it.
2 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with part of the vessels of the house of God: which he carried into the land of Shinar to the house of his god; and he brought the vessels into the treasure house of his god.
3 And the king spake unto Ashpenaz the master of his eunuchs, that he should bring certain of the children of Israel, and of the king's seed, and of the princes;
4 Children in whom was no blemish, but well favoured, and skilful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding science, and such as had ability in them to stand in the king's palace, and whom they might teach the learning and the tongue of the Chaldeans.
5 And the king appointed them a daily provision of the king's meat, and of the wine which he drank: so nourishing them three years, that at the end thereof they might stand before the king.
6 Now among these were of the children of Judah, Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah:
7 Unto whom the prince of the eunuchs gave names: for he gave unto Daniel the name of Belteshazzar; and to Hananiah, of Shadrach; and to Mishael, of Meshach; and to Azariah, of Abednego.
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.
Daniel 6:18-22
18 Then the king went to his palace, and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of musick brought before him: and his sleep went from him.
19 Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions.
20 And when he came to the den, he cried with a lamentable voice unto Daniel: and the king spake and said to Daniel, O Daniel, servant of the living God, is thy God, whom thou servest continually, able to deliver thee from the lions?
21 Then said Daniel unto the king, O king, live for ever.
22 My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.
Bible in One Year: Leviticus 6-7, 1 Corinthians 1
MESSAGE
According to Psalm 91:14, one sure weapon against experiencing destruction and calamity is a life of holiness. Opinions differ on what it means to live a holy life, and to some, such a lifestyle is unattainable. However, with reference to biblical heroes of faith. I have been able to explain what holiness is all about. Holiness simply means obedience to God’s instructions. As long as you obey God’s commands, He sees you as an acceptable carrier of his image and He will love you for that. In John 14:21 & 23b, the Lord Jesus Christ expounded on this truth, saying:
“He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him……If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.”
Every child of God who knows God’s holy nature will also know that before the Trinity would decide to dwell within a person, he or she must be living a consecrated and holy life.
In our text for today, we see how Daniel guarded himself against the calamity and destruction that would have terminated his destiny later in life. Daniel 1:8a says
“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:”
Please note that a portion of the king’s meat and some measure of the king’s wine were part of Daniel’s entitlements as an undergraduate in the University of Babylon where he was studying in preparation for service in the king’s court, but he declined having them. Glory to God that Daniel’s modest life of consecration to God paid off for him on the day of calamity when he was thrown into the den of lions. He could testify to his friend, King Darius, in Daniel 6:22, saying:
“My God hath sent his angel, and hath shut the lions' mouths, that they have not hurt me: forasmuch as before him innocency was found in me; and also before thee, O king, have I done no hurt.”
Beloved, endeavor to live holy through a modest life of consecration unto God, and you can be sure of divine protection because of God’s love.
Prayer Point: Father, please help me to live holy for You and keep me safe in the holiness of your Son, Jesus Christ my Lord.
Hymn 5: I Have Decided To Follow Jesus
1. I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
I have decided to follow Jesus;
No turning back, no turning back.
2. The world behind me, the cross before me;
The world behind me, the cross before me;
The world behind me, the cross before me;
No turning back, no turning back
3. Though none go with me, still I will follow;
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
Though none go with me, still I will follow;
No turning back, no turning back.
4. My cross I’ll carry, till I see Jesus;
My cross I’ll carry, till I see Jesus;
My cross I’ll carry, till I see Jesus;
No turning back, no turning back.
5. Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
Will you decide now to follow Jesus?
No turning back, no turning back.

Tuesday 13 February 2018

Open Heavens Daily Devotinal - Careless Warriors

Open Heavens Daily Devotinal by Pastor E. A. ADEBOYE
Date: Tuesday, 13 February 2018
Theme: Careless Warriors

Memorise: “Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.” – Mark 13:33

Read: 1 Samuel 30:1-6 (KJV)

1 And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire;

2 And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way.

3 So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives.

4 Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep.

5 And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.

6 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.

Bible in One Year: Leviticus 4-5, Romans 16

MESSAGE

I have watched with pity and dismay as many children of God, particularly ministers of God, carelessly fight spiritual battles at the expense of their own lives and family. If you desire to be triumphant in every area of life, you need to pay attention to what the Lord Jesus Christ told His disciples in today’s memory verse. You need to apply caution and be strategic in all that you do. To see the big picture of the challenges confronting, you need to watch. To get direction and strength from heaven to help you confront these challenges, you need to pray. In today’s Bible text, we have the story of the careless group of warriors: David and his mighty men of valor. While they went about fighting for survival as mercenaries, they left their own camp unprotected. Before they returned from their raid, their own camp had been raided and burnt, and their wives and children were taken away as captives by the enemy. When they discovered what the enemy had done, these men of war were so distressed that they wept like babies. They didn’t just weep, they even revolted against their leader, David, and spoke of stoning him to death. However, faced with that volatile situation, David did something worthy of emulation: he encouraged himself in the Lord (1 Samuel 30:6).

There are a good number of lessons we can learn from this story; first of which is that as you fight the Lord’s battle even the Lord of Host expects you to watch your back. Our God does not expect you to be presumptuous. The words of our Lord Jesus Christ concerning counting the cost before building a tower or fighting a foe are pointers to strategic planning in spiritual warfare (Luke 14:28-32). Secondly, there should be division of labor in spiritual warfare. We should not all be at the war front at the same time. All bases must be covered. The early church realized this truth on time, and so the apostles gave themselves to the ministry of word and prayer while they appointed others to look after the administration of corporate social responsibilities (Acts 6:1-7). Thirdly, persons in leadership positions should always be proactive. David’s proactive move to seek God’s face was what saved the day. He inquired of the Lord on how to go about recovering all that they had lost (1 Samuel 30:7-8). At the end of the day, what they should have done in the first place was what they later did. They learnt that they should always organize themselves into bands with different roles. When they pursued to recover all, not all of them pursued after the raiders, but when they shared the spoils of war, those who went to battle had the same portion as those who waited behind to look after their stuff. This principle did not go down well with some of David’s men who did not understand it (1 Samuel 30:21-24). Indeed, God’s ways are not our ways (Isaiah 55:8)!

Key Point: Watch and pray as you engage in spiritual warfare.

Hymn 14: Onward Christian Soldier

1. Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before.
Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;
Forward into battle see His banners go!

Chorus:
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before.

2. At the name of Jesus Satan’s host doth flee;
On then, Christian soldiers, on to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver at the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise.

3. Like a mighty army moves the church of God;
Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod.
We are not divided, All one Body we,
One in faith and Spirit, One in charity.

4. Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,
But the Church of Jesus constant will remain.
Gates of hell can never ’gainst that Church prevail;
We have Christ’s own promise, which can never fail.

5. Onward, then, ye people! Join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song.
Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King,
This through countless ages men and angels sing.

Monday 12 February 2018

DAY 33: MONDAY 12TH FEB 2018 - PRAYER FOR DIVINE REVELATION PRAYER FOR DIVINE REVELATION

DAY 33: MONDAY 12TH FEB 2018
PRAYER FOR DIVINE REVELATION PRAYER FOR DIVINE REVELATION; Pro. 20:12; Isaiah 6:1-8, Ps. 51:15; II Kings 6:16-17.
— Father!!! Causer my eyes to see the invisible this year in Jesus mighty name
— What ordinary eyes can’t see, let me see to behold the downfall of my enemies
— Father!!! By your divine revelation let me see the end of Goliath of my destiny
— Cause4 my hears to hear you speak loud and clear into me for direction throughout year 2018
— My Father! My Father!! Cause me to hear new things that majority do not hear that will advertise destiny.
— By divine revelation oh lord enlarge my mouth over my enemy

Sunday 11 February 2018

SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENTS MANUAL: LESSON 24 - DEALING WITH ADDICTIONS

RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL 
STUDENT'S MANUAL
LESSON TWENTY-FOUR
SUNDAY, 11TH FEBRUARY 2018
TOPIC: DEALING WITH ADDICTIONS 

MEMORY VERSE: ‘’Depart ye, depart ye, go ye out from thence, touch no unclean thing; go ye out of the midst of her; be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the LORD." - Isaiah 52:11

BIBLE PASSAGE: Proverbs 31:2-7
2.What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows?
3.Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings.
4.It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:
5.Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted.
6.Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.
7.Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more.

INTRODUCTION:
Addiction is a compulsive tendency developed over a period of continuous and repeated actions or exposures to a certain substance. It can result in loss of willpower and self-esteem, loss of or shift in focus, social and emotional disconnect, poverty, death, etc. According to the American Society of Addiction Medicine, addiction leads to characteristic biological, psychological, social and spiritual manifestations.

LESSON OUTLINES 
1. Types of addictions
2. Overcoming addictions

TYPES OF ADDICTIONS
1. Substance Addictions (Proverbs 20:1; 23:29-35; Isaiah 5:11-12; 28:7-8 ) e. g. drug abuse (cocaine, opioids-heroine, amphetamines, benzodia-zepines), alcoholism, smoking (cigarette, tobacco, marijuana, nicotine), caffeine (coffee, coke, cola), etc.

2. Behavioural or Process Addictions (1Kings 11:4-5; Proverbs 31:3; 1Peter 4:3): This is addiction to mood-altering behaviours such as gambling, sexual activity (masturbation, sex, pornography, etc.), eating disorders, spending, shopping, watching television, etc.

3. Position Addiction is a kind of addiction associated with power, influence and affluence (Proverbs 28:15). Just as with every other type of addictions, the position addict enjoins his power, influence or affluence at the expense of others. Examples are King Saul (1Samuel 19:1; 8-10). And King Hezekiah (Isaiah 39:1-8 ). 

OVERCOMING ADDICTIONS
1. Take a stand. You must first of all acknowledge that addiction is an affliction and you are already caught up in its web. Then, you must be willing to break free from its bondage while acknowledging that you cannot help yourself (Psalm 51:1-4).

2. Seek help (James 5:13-16). You must open up to God (Proverbs 3:4-5; 1Peter 5:7) and to people who can be of help in breaking the evil habit. Surrender yourself for proper screening and therapies (pharmacotherapy, psychotherapy and spiritual therapy).

3. Avoid relapse. Relapse is to addiction what backsliding is to sin and its episode is usually worse than before the treatment/deliverance (Matthew 12:43-45; 2Peter 2:20-22).

4. Keep your heart with all diligence (Proverbs 4:23) and renew it daily (Romans 12:1-2; Ephesians 4:22-23). Addiction is really a battle of the mind.

5. You must avoid exposures to all forms of triggers (1Corinthians 15:33; 2Corinthians 6:15-20; Ephesians 5:11-12).

6. Keep the company of those who can encourage you in your journey to total victory (Hebrews 10:24-25). 

CONCLUSION:
Withdrawal from addiction often comes with a myriad of challenges usually referred to as withdrawal syndrome. It is incumbent on the brethren not to cast away (Psalm 38:11) the victim at this critical time but to show him/her love and encouragement until the victory is won (2Timothy 1:15-16; Psalm 133:1-3).

QUESTIONS
1. What are the types of addiction we have around us?
2. How can one overcome addictions?

DAY 32: SUNDAY 11TH FEB 2018 - PRAYER AGAINST EVIL PERPETRATORS

DAY 32: SUNDAY 11TH FEB 2018
PRAYER AGAINST EVIL PERPETRATORS
— Intense praise and worship
— Thank God for a new day and for the salvation of your soul
— Father save us from kidnappers, ritualists and cultists in Jesus' name.
— Father expose all kingpins of cultism and kidnapping in Nigeria.
— Lord set confusion in the camps of ritualists, kidnappers and cultists.
— Lord as it was in the days of King Jehoshaphat, set enmity among kidnappers, cultist and ritualists for their extinct in Nigeria. (2Chron 20:22-23)
— Father lay an ambush against kidnappers, ritualists and cultists and let them be no more 2Chron 20:24)
— Lord we decree and declare every one captured by kidnappers, ritualists and cultists free in Jesus' name (Matt 18.18)
— We decree and declare Nigeria free from kidnapping, rituals and cultism in Jesus' name.

Saturday 10 February 2018

DAY 31: SATURDAY 10TH FEB 2018 - PRAYERS FOR PEACE OF JERUSALEM

DAY 31: SATURDAY 10TH FEB 2018
PRAYERS FOR PEACE OF JERUSALEM
  • Worship God for Who He was, is and will forever be. Heb 13:8
  • Praise Him for His marvellous things and great works in creation and in the whole earth full of His glory Isa 6:3
  • Praise Him for the integrity of His word, The power of Prophesies, His faithfulness to all generations Psa_33:11, 100:5
  • Thank God for His goodness, mercies and faithfulness in fulfilling His counsel for the Church, Rev 3:14, Is 25:1
  • Father: Behold their threatening Acts 4:21, and defend the city as you defended Judah and Hezekiah, (Isa 37:35-38) and as you defended Judah and Jehoshaphat (2 Chr 20:20-22)
— Meditate on these scriptures and ask God to fulfil His promises 1.2Ki_19:34 For I will defend this city, to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake. 2.Isa_38:6 And I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria: and I will defend this city.
  • Father please wake up your Church from sleep and slumber and let her be sensitive and sensible to prepare as your coming is at hand Luk 19:41-44, Rev 3:15-16
  • Father let me be relevant and a stakeholder in your end time agenda Matt 5:14-16
  • Father remove anything and everything that will hinder me and my household from reigning with you
  • Pray all manners of prayers as your are led
  • Pray that God will raise more bold leaders in support of His agenda for Israel

Friday 9 February 2018

DAY 30: FRIDAY 9TH FEB 2018 - PRAYERS FOR PEACE OF JERUSALEM PRAYER FOR NIGERIA

DAY 30: FRIDAY 9TH FEB 2018
PRAYERS FOR PEACE OF JERUSALEM PRAYER FOR NIGERIA: II Chro. 7:14, Psalm 122:6
— Let us thank God for the Unity of Nigeria and the place that is reigning in Nigeria now. Josh 11:23, Psalm 124
— Let us thank God for the Men of honour inspire by the Holy Spirit to move Nigeria forward continually by praying Ps. 37:37, Ps. 125:1-3.
— Let us plead for mercy on behalf of our nation for atrocities and wickedness committed in the land.
— Pray that the blood of Jesus will speak healing for our nation. Exo. 12:13
— Let us speaks destruction unto every evil alter raise and serviced constantly anywhere in Nigeria to perpetuate human rituals, suicide bombing, targeted bombing and all other forms of killing
— Let God arise in Nigeria and lets his entire enemy be scattered. Ps. 68:1-2
— God will hear our prayer and recovered our nation from recession and all forms of famine.
— God to heal our land and give rain of abundance in our land. 2 Kings 7:1-8
— God to put an end to terrorism, kidnapping, hired killing, corruption, militancy, communal clashes, Farmers and herdsmen clashes in the land.