PRAYER FOR NIGERIA

EDITATE ON ACTS 12:1-11 GIVING SPECIAL ATTENTION TO VERSE 5.
THE LORD LAID THIS ON MY HEART. WE NEED DIVINE INTERVENTION NOW EVER THAN BEFORE. WE DO NOT ONLY NEED TO BRING BACK THE GIRLS WE NEED TO BRING BACK THE CHURCH. KIDNAP OF THE GIRLS IS A SYMPTOM OF A DEEP SEATED DISEASE WHICH THE ENEMY HAS AFFLICTED THE CHURCH WITH. PRAY THAT GOD WILL USE THOSE GIRLS MORE TO HEAL THE CHURCH OF SLUMBER AND NEGLECT AND CONVERT THE ENEMIES OF THE CHURCH FROM THEIR WAYS OF HATRED AND VIOLENCE TO WAYS OF PEACE AND LOVE.

1. Pray for forgiveness of our numerous sins especially massive bloodshed in Nigeria. Pray for forgiveness of the sins of the global church. mention the ones you know. pray against power of satan, self and satan that fuel sin, power struggles among leaders, making church altar to become powerless and prayers of the church to be like mere noise. pray against altars of darkness raised against christian leaders to dig holes into their armour, and blunt their utterances.

2. Thank God for His covenants over the church. He has promised that the gate of hell will not prevail against the church

3.pray for massive revival of godliness in the church
pray for fresh Pentecost power in the church

4. pray against spirit of Herod manifesting in all forms of terrorist groups oppressing and persecuting the church all over the world especially in Nigeria

5. Pray that as God delivered Peter He will deliver christians like the Chibok girls from the prison of the Herod and his like.

6. pray for angelic reinforcement. the type that led Peter out of chains between 2 warders

7. pray for repentance of the violent oppressors of the church. pay that their eyes will be opened their heats will be circumcised by the love of God.

8. Pray for global Peace so that evangelism will not be hindered

9. Pray for power for the church to pray without ceasing

10. Pray against power of darkness which weakens, confuses and hardens Nigeria leaders. demolish altars of foolishness raised against them. pray that they will receive the Spirit of The Lord, Spirit of Wisdom, Understanding, fear of The Lord, counsel, might, knowledge (Isaiah 11:1-2).

11. Pray for President Goodluck Jonathan, other government officials and church leaders that God will release special wisdom and grace to them to lead the Nigeria through this treacherous 2014/2015

12. Pray for grace to pray without ceasing and to daily stand in the gap for the global church and Nigeria at least one hour everyday.One in the gap can fill the gap, you can be that One.

Your sister,

Femi Okunlola,
CHURCH PRAY WITHOUT CEASING

DAILY DEVOTION

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Thursday, May 15

Matthew 5:14-20

FULFILLING THE LAW

Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets,' I have come ... to fulfil them. Matthew 5: 17, NIV

Imagine the joy and relieve that you have when someone volunteers to help you carry a load you cannot carry or something you have been struggling with.

This is exactly what Jesus did for you and even much more. Hear Him, "I have come to fulfil the law." That which you and I could not do, He came to do to give the law full meaning. But this can only be yours by faith in Him. You must appropriate what He did for you.

I remember the story of a woman who with her load was offered ride at the back of a pick-up van. She entered the pick-up van and still put her load on her head. What a life!
It is unfortunate that some have faith in Jesus yet they still feel they will be righteous by what they do or not do.

The truth is, immediately you have faith in Jesus, God declares you righteous. He then empowers you by His Spirit and expects you to live a holy life. It is in this way that your righteousness will surpass that of the Pharisees.

• Birthday Blessing: "The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs ...." - Isaiah 58: 11

Read Bible Through Passage: 1 Kings 1; John 2

I never saw a useful Christian who was not a student of the Bible. – D. L. Moody
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Tuesday, May 13

Exodus 20:12-21

TESTING AND FEAR

... God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning. Exodus 20:20, NIV

We have just read through the second part of the Ten Commandments which deals with our relationship with our fellow human beings.

The first part deals with our relationship with God. Hence, Jesus summarised the commandments by saying that the greatest commandment is to "love the Lord with all your heart, and the second, love your neighbour as yourself" (Matthew 22:36-39).

Loving God has to do with reverencing Him. Our love for God is demonstrated by how much we fear Him.

God is interested in the fact that we fear (reverence) Him and obey His Word. The God who spoke with awe to the Israelites is the same today. Paul said, "Knowing the terror of God we persuade men" (2 Corinthians 5: 11).

The drive for evangelism for the apostles was the fear of God. Do you fear God? Do you hallow His Name and Word? Or, do you take His instructions for granted? Note that God will always test your heart to see if you will fear and obey Him. It is in your own interest to fear God.

• Birthday Blessing: "If anyone does attack you, it will not be my doing; ...." - Isaiah 54: 15

Read Bible Through Passage: 2 Samuel 20, 21, 22; John 1: 15-34

Christians may tremble on the Rock of Ages, but the Rock will never tremble under them. – MacNeil

GLORIOUS BIRTHDAY TO AKERELE

Happy Birthday to Rev.Dr Victor Bamidele Akerele my brother. He is the Chairman, Pastor's Fellowship, Lagos Central Baptist Conference, Moderator, Unity Baptist Association and Snr Pastor, First Baptist Church, Festac.  God will pour overflowing grace upon you. Your will lead with wisdom.

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Monday, May 5
John 16:25-33

I CAME FROM THE FATHER
Yes, I came from the father into the world, and now I will leave the world and return to the father. John 16:28, NLT

Jesus plainly declared to His disciples that He came from the Father. At His ascension, He went back to the Father. As a result, we gain access to the Father through His Son, Jesus. We can ask and receive whatever we desire according to His will.

Once we accept Jesus as our Lord and Saviour, automatically, the love of the Father is planted in us. Our love for Jesus shows we believe He came from the Father.
Jesus knew His Source and was accountable to Him. If we would fulfill God's purpose on earth, we should behave likewise. The One who sent us is waiting for our "report cards".

Bearing this in mind will help us watch our motives, motivations, decisions, actions, reactions and responses in our daily engagements and ministries. The import of the message is this: God is your Source, He is the Source of your resources and unto Him you shall give account of your life and stewardship. Live in this consciousness.

• Birthday Blessing: "In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in safety. This is the name by which it will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness" - Jeremiah 33:16

Read Bible Through Passage: 2 Samuel 3, 4; Luke 22:54-71

The church is looking for better methods; God is looking for better men. – E. M. Bounds

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Wednesday, April 30

Galatians 6: 1-5

TAKE CARE AGAINST BEING TEMPTED

... And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself Galatians 6:1, NLT

Temptation is inevitable in every man's life and it will continue as we journey in life. Being tempted itself is not a sin but yielding to temptations is sin.

The admonition of Paul in today's text is that it is possible for our fellow Christians to fall into temptation. When this happens, we should help them. However, we must be careful so that we too do not become victims of temptation.

Anyone who thinks he/she is too strong to fall or too big to help fallen ones is engrossed in self-deception (1 Corinthians 10: 12). Perfection in Christian experience is a continuous journey; and it is a journey you cannot make alone. Have you noticed the ants? When one is wounded, others rally round to pick it up. Thus, in our journey of faith, we are called to help each other. Our responsibility is to help the less mature in faith.

May the Lord provide shoulders to lean on when brethren are weak and hands to pick them up when they need lifting! This is the beauty of our faith.

• Birthday Blessing: "No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you" - Isaiah 54: 17

Read Bible Through Passage: 1 Samuel 20, 21, 22; Luke 20:27-47

Those that would avoid sin must not parley with temptation. – Unknown

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Tuesday, April 22

Job 23:8-14

THE COMPLETION OF GOD'S PLAN

But he knows the way that I take; when he has tested me, I will come forth as gold. Job 23:10, NIV

God has a plan for all of His children. Most times, He allows us know what He plans to do with our lives but keeps how He will achieve it from us. It should be noted however that God will not rest until His purpose over us is achieved. However, having known Him as a Father, we must learn to rest on Him.

During Job's ordeals, he came to a conclusion that his trouble was an examination or trial by God; and that when God was through, He would bring him forth like gold. If you have searched your heart and have prayed through, you will know if you are not out of His will. Are you suffering any affliction? Note:
(1) You are on trial. (2) Your trial has an end. (3) You shall come out of it gloriously, approved of God.

So, be encouraged. Hear the Word of the Lord: "I know what I am doing. I have it all planned out – plans to take care of you, not abandon you..." (Jeremiah 23:10, MSG).

• Birthday Blessing: "1 will give you honour and praise ... when I restore your fortunes before your very eyes" - Zephaniah 3:20

Read Bible Through Passage: 1 Samuel 3, 4, 5; Luke 16

The world is our passage not our portion. – Matthew Henry
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