Take prayer seriously.

Thursday, June 30th
Take prayer seriously.

“And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint”
Luke 18:1

From our opening scripture, we see that every believer is called to pray and not to give up or quit. The Bible tells us in 1 Thessalonians 5:17, “Pray without ceasing.” In other words, don't stop praying. The Bible tells us in Ephesians 6:18(AMP), “Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) …” This means that we ought to take every time of prayer seriously.

Psalm 141:2 says, “Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice.” This means that every time you are praying, you are performing a spiritual service to the Father.

Revelations 8:3 says, “And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne.” This shows us that our prayers are offered to the Father as incense. But if you do not have time for prayer or you do not take times of prayer seriously, will your prayer be part of the prayers in the golden censer?

Know that every time you are praying, something spiritual is taking place. Don't trivialize or miss corporate prayer; in church services, small group meetings or gathering of believers. When we pray in such corporate assemblies with other believers, there are angels there ready to receive those prayers and mix it with incense to offer to the Father. You will definitely not lose your reward.

Prayer.
Dear Father, I thank you for the sanctifying influence of your Spirit on my life that enables me to pray the will of the Father on every issue. I thank you Father for my prayers ascend unto you as incense sanctified of the Holy Spirit, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

For further study, read:
Psalm 5:3, Psalm 55:17, Proverbs 15:8,  Mark 1:35, Revelations 5:8.

Doing the Word
Pray with all your heart always because you are offering a spiritual sacrifice to the Father which He delights in.

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Put away envy and strife

Wednesday, June 29th
Put away envy and strife.

“For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.”
James 3:16

Today, I want to encourage you to get rid of envy and strife from your life. This is because according to the Word of God “… where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.”

A lot of married couples do not know that when they quarrel with each other, that strife between them becomes an open door for satan to enter their home.  This is because allowing envy and strife in your home is inviting confusion and every evil work.

The word confusion refers to commotion. When you are in strife with your spouse or if there is strife in a family, etc. it means that the devil can come in there and do anything. That strife is an open door to the enemy who will bring in commotion and every evil work. All kinds of demonic activities will begin to happen in that home because they are ignorant of the devil's devices.

As a married man, you cannot be beating up your wife and then be wondering why your prayer to make progress in life is not been answered.

You are the one hindering your own prayers by allowing bitterness and strife into your home.

The Bible says in 1 Peter 3:7(WNT) says, “Married men, in the same way, live with your wives with a clear recognition of the fact that they are weaker than you. Yet, since you are heirs with them of God's free gift of Life, treat them with honour; so that your prayers may not be hindered.”

Prayer.
Dear Father, I choose to accept your Word as final authority in my life. Therefore, as I begin to make the necessary adjustment including banishing all envy and strife from my life; may I begin to experience victory and the liberty of your Spirit in every area of my life and in my home, in Jesus' Name. Amen.  

For further study, read:
James 3:14-18, Galatians 5:19-25,
1 Corinthians 14:33.

Doing the Word
Let go of all envy and strife.

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Get right with God.

Tuesday, June 28th
Get right with God.

“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.”
Ephesians 5:11

As a child of God, do not continue to participate or practice the unfruitful works of darkness. Stepping away from the truth of God's word and practicing unrighteousness brings you into satan's realm. So examine your life. Are your values consistent with the Word of God? Every area of your life where you are compromising the Word of God is the area of your life where satan will have a foothold.

For instance, a Christian may be praying for success or breakthrough, but as long as he is contradicting the Word of God in his lifestyle and character, he will not see results. You cannot mix light and darkness together. It will not work that way. If a Christian is praying to have a great marriage and he is living in sin. He has already aligned himself with satan. At that point, because he is not abiding in the truth, he is exposed to demonic influence by refusing to comply with God's Word.

This explains why some Christians are oppressed in their lives because they have yanked off the influence of God's Word. They may be praying and fasting, but as  long as they are in disobedience, they will remain under satan's influence.

Every thought, idea and concept inconsistent with the Word of God is from satan. Therefore, you will actually be opposing yourself and your own progress if you continue living your life based on any thought or belief inconsistent with the Word of God. 2 Timothy 2:25-26 says, “In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.”

Prayer.
Dear Father, I repent from any way in which I have been going my own way that is inconsistent with your Word. I ask that you forgive me in any area of my life where I have willfully contradicted your Word. Expose every seed of falsehood that has entered into my belief system, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

For further study, read:
Ephesians 5:1-16.      

Doing the Word
Whatever you are been convicted about today that you have been participating in or practicing that is not consistent with the Word of God, repent and receive grace to live right.

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God's will for your children

Monday, June 27th
God's will for your children.

“And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children.”
Isaiah 54:13

Today, if you are a parent reading this, I want you to know that it is God's will for your children to be peaceful children. That is why you have to pray based on the Word of God for your children. It is not God's will for your children to fall into the world and be sinful in their youth. God does not want any of your children to spend any day in the world or live a sinful life. No matter what has been your experience as a child or the children of other Christians, the lives of your children is going to be an exception because you are going to pray for them even as you train them in the way they should go.  

Let the Word of God govern your beliefs concerning your children. It is God's will for your children to be stable in character. The Bible says in Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Notice that the Bible does not say he will leave the way he should go and later come back. No. God's will is for every one of your children to remain stable in character till he is old and he will not depart from it. This is what you should believe concerning your children, show it to them from the Word of God and pray for them in line with God's will for their lives.

Prayer.
Dear Father, I thank you because I know that according to your Word in Isaiah 54:13, all my children will be taught of the Lord, and great will be their peace. None of them will fall into the world but every one of them according to Proverbs 22:6 will not depart out of the way of righteousness. They will fulfill God's will and purpose for their lives, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

For further study, read:
Genesis 18:19, Deuteronomy 6:7, Isaiah 8:18.

Doing the Word
Train up your children in the way they should go and also model before your children what you teach them.

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Confidence from the Word.

Sunday, June 26th
Confidence from the Word.

“… and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord.” Matthew 9:28

You cannot believe for or have faith for anything without the Word of God. What is faith? Faith is confidence. Therefore, you can only have confidence and faith to receive what you know  God has said is yours in His Word.

That you have been praying for the past twenty years does not guarantee you an answer. You do not get results in prayer because you are religious, you get results in prayer because you have faith, and faith comes by the Word of God. So, if there is no Word, there can be no faith. If there is no faith, no answer is guaranteed.

For instance, if you are believing God for a child, you and your spouse can pick a scripture like Psalm 128:1-3, “Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee. Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of thine house: thy children like olive plants round about thy table.” After getting the Word, let your prayer be based on the Word. For example you can pray saying, “Father in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, my wife and I fear you, and your Word says my wife shall be as a fruitful vine by the sides of my house, and our children shall be as olive plants round about our table. So dear Father I thank you because from this day, this Word is fulfilled in our lives, in Jesus' Name. Amen.” Then go ahead and thank Him for the number of children you want and you shall have them. Congratulations.

Instruction.
Before you pray, get to the Bible and search for scriptures to substantiate what you want to ask for.

For further study, read:
Psalm 127:3, Psalm 113:9, Mark 9:23, Romans 4:19-21, Hebrews 11:11.

Doing the Word
The Word of God is your guarantee that your prayer is answered.

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Be specific

Saturday, June 25th
Be specific.

“Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”
Mark 11:24

For your prayer to produce the desired result specially when praying for your needs, your request must be very specific. David Yonggi Cho told the story of how he believed God for a chair, table and bicycle. He prayed everyday for it. Then, one day, God told him to give the exact specifications for the chair, table and bicycle he wanted because there are different kinds. When he became more specific, giving God all the specifications for the kind of chair, table and bicycle he wanted, in due time, he got them all exactly as specified. Praise God.

In Mark chapter 10:47-48, a blind man was crying out to Jesus to have mercy on him. Everyone could see that the man was blind, but when Jesus asked that the man should be brought, He asked the man in Mark 10:51, “What wilt thou that I should do unto thee?” This was when the blind man became more specific saying, “Lord, that I might receive my sight.”

It was at this point, when the man was specific concerning what he wanted from Jesus that he got what he desired of the Lord. The Bible says in Mark 10:52, “And Jesus said unto him, Go thy way; thy faith hath made thee whole. And immediately he received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way.”

Instruction.
Just like David Yonggi Cho and the blind man, be very specific with your demands; give God the exact specification of what you desire with as much detail as possible, then receive them in your spirit, thanking the Lord for their delivery.

For further study, read:
Matthew 21:22, John 14:13, 1 John 3:22.

Doing the Word
Do not use your words to contradict your demands after you make them.

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How to pray?

Friday, June 24th
How to pray?

“And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, …” Luke 11:1-2

Prayer is a verbal request or demand made on God the Father based on His Word with the promise to meet that need. From our definition it becomes obvious to us that when we pray, we speak. Prayer is not thinking; you cannot pray in your mind. From our opening scripture Jesus said when you pray, say. So if you are not saying anything you have not prayed.

Secondly, when we pray, we pray to God the Father. Jesus said in John 16:23, “And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.”

Thirdly, you pray based on the Word of God. 1 John 5:14 says, “And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:”

Fourthly, you must pray in faith knowing that God has promised to meet your need. 1 John 5:15 says, “And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.” James 1:5-7, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.”

Instruction.
In line with your understanding of these principles above make your request known to God today.

For further study, read:
Psalm 65:2, Psalm 66:19, Isaiah 65:24.

Doing the Word
Always make sure that your words at all times agree with the Word of God concerning you and your circumstances because God hears you always.

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Pray for others

Thursday, June 23rd
Pray for others.

“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;”
1 Timothy 2:1

The first uses of the word pray and prayer when it comes to talking to God is in relation to praying for others. So, one of the reasons some prayers are not as effective as it should be is selfishness.

Therefore, do not be self focused, create the time to pray for others in love, as you do, what you believe for will come to pass quickly. Abraham in the Bible believed for a child for many years, but the first time the word pray was used in the Bible in relation to God was when Abraham was required to pray for Abimelech. God told Abimelech to go to Abraham so that he will pray for him. “Now therefore restore the man his wife; for he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, …” Genesis 20:7. The word pray in the verse above means 'to judge', 'to intercede', 'to supplicate or supplication', 'to intervene', etc.

In Genesis 20:17-18 the Bible says, “So Abraham prayed unto God: and God healed Abimelech, and his wife, and his maidservants; and they bare children. For the LORD had fast closed up all the wombs of the house of Abimelech, because of Sarah Abraham's wife.” Therefore, when Abraham prayed for Abimelech, his wife and his maidservants so that they will be able to bare children, what he had believed God to get for many years came to pass in his life immediately. “And the LORD visited Sarah as he had said, and the LORD did unto Sarah as he had spoken. For Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.” Genesis 21:1-2. This shows us that when we pray for others what we believe for will come to pass quickly.

Instruction.
If there is anything you have believed for that you are yet to see, take some time to pray for others who desire that same thing in their lives.

For further study, read:
1 Samuel 7:5, 1 Samuel 12:23, Job 42:8-17.

Doing the Word
Be always willing to pray for and rejoice with others who want or have gotten what you believe for.

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Pray for political leaders

Wednesday, June 22nd
Pray for political leaders.

“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;”
1 Timothy 2:1-3

Every society is a reflection of the prayer life of the church. When you look at your nation, your state, city and your street, if things are not as they should be; do not blame those individuals who are in authority. You take responsibility.

I remember there was a time an American president made a bad decision and everybody was mocking him including the Christians because he was supposed to be a Christian. When Jesus appeared to Kenneth Hagin, He told him that on the Day of Judgment, the church will give account for the decision that president made. This is because we are supposed to pray for our political leaders that God will influence their hearts to do His will.

Therefore, do not take praying for those in authority in the nation lightly. It is a very important responsibility that we have as believers. If we do not pray for them we will leave them to the influence of satan, but when we pray for them we make them subject to the influence of God's Spirit to move their hearts to favour God's righteous cause. Whether they are saved or not they can be influenced by our prayer, so pray for them.

Instruction.    
Please pray for all our political leaders in the nation according to Ezra 1:1, that God will stir up their hearts to favour His righteous cause.

For further study, read:
Ezra 1:1, Proverbs 21:1, 1 Kings 4:29.

Doing the Word

Instead of complaining, pray for the nation.

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Getting married

Tuesday, June 21st
Getting married.

“And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.”
Genesis 2:18

If you are a mature adult reading this today and you desire to be married, it is a good thing and it is in line with God's will for you. God Himself said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.”

There are people who desire to be married, but it seems difficult for them to find a help meet for them. The question I will like to ask you is this; why do you want to get married? Some ladies will say something like, “I need to get married because I need a man that can take care of me.” If that it is the reason you want to get married, that is selfish, and if you pray to God with that as your reason, you will be asking amiss because God is your source. It is not God's will for you to make or depend on any man as your source.

Why should you want to get married? It is for companionship. You need a man or a woman that will help you as you pursue God's will for your life. If your reason to get married is so that someone can meet your needs, then you are already married to Jesus, and He can meet all your needs. So if you desire to get married, I encourage you to pray rightly by praying the prayer below:

Prayer.
“Dear Father, I need a companion, Your Word says it is not good for man to be alone. I was born for companionship. Father, I know you have a destiny for me. Your Word says, two are better than one. I trust you dear Father for the man/woman you have appointed for me. Your Word says, you brought her to him. I trust that you are leading me to him/her and when we see, we will know ourselves. Father I give you thanks for you have heard me, in the Name of Jesus. Amen.”

For further study, read:
Genesis 2:20-24, Proverbs 18:22,
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12.

Doing the Word
Expect God to lead you to your appointed one.

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Sweet sleep

Monday, June 20th
Sweet sleep.

“When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.” Proverbs 3:24

Our opening scripture shows you that it is God's will for you to be protected when you sleep. Stop been afraid at night. Even when some people pray at night, they pray with fear because they do not know God's Word concerning their safety when they sleep. Some others do not even sleep well because they are always anticipating something evil to happen. Yesterday, we learnt that as a child of God, you shall not be visited with evil, so do not expect any evil to happen. God wants you to sleep well at night and He wants your sleep to be sweet, free from nightmares too.

Therefore, when you pray at night, pray with confidence in the Word of God and put an end to all fear. Pray saying, “Father your Word says in Proverbs 3:24 that I shall lie down, and I shall not be afraid, I shall lie down, and my sleep shall be sweet. Your Word also says in Leviticus 26:6, that I shall lie down, and none shall make me afraid.”

When you pray with the Word of God like this, be rest assured that nothing and no one shall do anything that will bring you fear. Armed robbery is fear; therefore it shall not come near your house. Assassins bring fear; therefore they shall not come near you. So when you go to sleep tonight and always, be confident knowing that nothing and no one shall bring you fear according to the Word of God.

Confession.
In the Name of Jesus, I declare according to the Word of God in Proverbs 3:24, When I lie down, I shall not be afraid: yes, I shall lie down, and my sleep shall be sweet. Amen.

For further study, read:
Psalm 3:5, Psalm 4:8, Psalm 127:2.

Doing the Word
Never be afraid to sleep at night. The Lord guarantees your safety.

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No evil

Sunday, June 19th
No evil.


“Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:” Galatians 1:3-4

There is no doubt that this world is evil, but our opening scripture shows us that Jesus Christ gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father. This means that I have been delivered from all the evil in this world. That is the will of God for your life as well.

Jesus died to guarantee your safety in this present evil world. This shows you that the man outside of Christ is doomed. Accident is evil; therefore you have been delivered from having accidents. A plane crash is evil; therefore you will never experience a plane crash. If you are a Christian, you are part of those who will never experience the evil in this present evil world.

Proverbs 19:23 says, “The fear of the LORD tendeth to life: and he that hath it shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil.” You shall not be visited with evil. No evil shall come near your house; it shall not come near you and your household. Amen.

Prayer.
Dear Father, I thank you for your blessing is upon me indeed, my coast is enlarged, and Your hand is with me, You keep me from all evil, and nothing shall by any means hurt me, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

For further study, read:
Proverbs 12:21, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, 2 Timothy 4:18.

Doing the Word
Expect to be safe always.

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Get knowledge

Saturday, June 18th
Get knowledge.

“Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:”
2 Peter 2:1-3

Knowledge is what governs your spiritual experience. There are certain things that you will not enjoy in Christ until you grow spiritually in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord even though they are your inheritance as a child of God.

Paul speaking to believers in Acts 20:32 said, “And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified.” As you grow in the knowledge of the Word of God, more of your inheritance is given to you, in other words, you are able to enjoy more of your inheritance in Christ. This inheritance has always been yours, but you cannot enjoy them when you do not know them.

In the kingdom of God, you can only receive what you know because knowledge is the gate way to your inheritance. Psalm 82:5-6 says, “They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out of course. I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.”  

Prayer.
Dear Father, I ask that you grant unto me the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of You, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

For further study, read:
Ephesians 1:17-19, Colossians 1:9-11, 2 Peter 3:18.

Doing the Word

Study the Bible for yourself.

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You are preserved.

Friday, June 17th
You are preserved.

“Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:”
Jude 1:1

Our opening scripture shows us that as Christians we have been sanctified by God, in other words, we have been made holy and consecrated by God the Father. We have also been preserved in Jesus Christ. To be preserved here also means to guard from loss or injury. That means that when we are preserved in Jesus Christ we cannot be lost.

God's will for you in Christ is to be preserved till the day of Jesus Christ. His will for you is to make heaven. For some people after they are saved, they are not sure whether they will make heaven or not because they do not know that the Father has preserved them in Jesus Christ. When you know you are preserved in Jesus Christ, you will be more confident about the salvation of your soul.

I will like you to see what Jesus said concerning those who believe in Him in John 10:27-29, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.” This is your story; you have been preserved in Christ Jesus. Therefore, you shall never fall; neither shall you perish because no man is able to pluck you out of the Father's hand. Praise God.

Prayer.
Dear Father, I thank you for I am sanctified by You and preserved in Jesus Christ. Therefore I will remain sincere and without offence till the day of Christ, in Jesus' Name. Amen.

For further study, read:
Luke 22:31-32, John17:11-12, Hebrews 7:25.

Doing the Word
If you are born again, be confident of making heaven because you are preserved in Jesus Christ.

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Day and night protection

Thursday, June 16th
Day and night protection.

“The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.”
Psalm 121:6

When the Bible says that the sun shall not smite you, it does not mean that there will be no sun. It means you will not suffer what people suffer during the day; neither will you suffer what they suffer at night. This means that the sun or the moon does not affect what happens to you.

The Contemporary English Version of the Bible puts it this way, “You won't be harmed by the sun during the day or by the moon at night.” The English Standard Version says, “The sun shall not strike you by day, nor the moon by night.” This means that during the day and at night you are safe. So you do not need to feel safe during the day and afraid at night. You are safe from harm by day and night. This also lets you know that you cannot have cancer of the skin because the sun shall not strike you or harm you by day. Amen.

Also, even when it comes to those who may want to work against you with charms, like those who worship the sun or moon god, it would not work according to the scriptures.  

Therefore, know you are fully immune from all harm, during the day and at night.

Psalm 91:5-10 says, “Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee. Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.”

Confession.
In the Name of Jesus, I declare according to the Word of God in Psalm 121:6, I won't be harmed by the sun during the day or by the moon at night from this time forth and forever. Amen.

For further study, read:
Psalm 91:1, Isaiah 25:4, Isaiah 49:10.

Doing the Word
Declare Psalm 91 over you and your household.

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You are protected

Wednesday, June 15th
You are protected.

“The LORD will protect you from all danger; he will keep you safe. He will protect you as you come and go now and forever.”
Psalm 121:7-8(GNB)

Why should you never have an accident? The Lord Himself assures you that He will protect you from all danger. He said He will keep you safe. He will protect you as you come and go now and forever. According to this Word, you should never have an accident.

Live your life confidently; free from all fear because you know that the Lord is your Keeper. Your Protector and Guardian is the Lord Himself, why should anything evil happen to you. Psalm 121:5 says, “The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.” This shows you that the Lord is your Keeper and He is always by your side. He stands by you and goes along with you everywhere you go. Praise God.

Psalm 16:8 says, “I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.” Psalm 73:23 says, “Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.” Therefore, the next time you are going somewhere, be confident knowing that you are not alone.

The Lord is with you, holding your right hand and leading you in the way you should go. Amen.

Confession.
In the Name of Jesus, I declare that the Lord is my keeper and the shade upon my right hand. He protects me from all danger and keeps me safe. He protects me as I come and go now and forever. Amen.

For further study, read:
Psalm 23:4, Psalm 139:7-12, Hebrews 13:5

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Fear not! The Lord is always with you.

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Living in God's will

Tuesday, June 14th
Living in God's will.

“That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.”
Philemon 1:6  

Today, I want to begin to share with you about some of the things that are written in the Word of God which are your inheritance and rights as a child of God. These truths are what should guide your expectations and the substance of your prayer.

For instance, do you know it is God's will for you to live in health all your days? God wants you to live in divine health. It is one of His provisions for you in Christ. The Bible says in 3 John 1:2, “Beloved, I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper and be in health, even as thy soul prospereth.” God expects you to remain in health. He prioritizes the healing of your body and your health as much as the salvation of your soul. So, just as God wants to save you from sin, He also wants to save you from sickness. Sickness has no right to prosper in your body.

Therefore, speak the Word of God to your body from time to time because the Word of God is medicine to your body. That's the way to remain in health.

The Bible says in Proverbs 4:20-22(GW), “My son, pay attention to my words. Open your ears to what I say. Do not lose sight of these things. Keep them deep within your heart because they are life to those who find them and they heal the whole body.”

Confession.
In the Name of Jesus, I speak life and health to every part of my body. From the crown of my head to the souls of my feet, my bones, organs, sinews, blood and skin that by the stripes of Jesus you were healed and you remain in health. Amen.

For further study, read:
Isaiah 53:4-5, Jeremiah 33:6, 1 Peter 2:24.

Doing the Word.
Always speak the Word of God to your body.

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Effective prayer.

Monday, June 13th
Effective prayer.

“Call unto me, and I will answer thee, …”
Jeremiah 33:3

A prayer is a heartfelt request or demand made on God the Father based on His Word with a promise to meet that need. Many people do not have confidence when they pray because they do not know God's will in prayer.

God's will in prayer is revealed in His Word. So when you pray with the Word of God you obligate God to perform because God always does what He says. Everything God says is a covenant. In Psalm 89:34 God said, “My covenant will I not break, nor alter the thing that is gone out of my lips.” What is a covenant? A covenant is a binding agreement. So when I bring God's Word to Him in prayer, He will not deny Himself.

Therefore, for your prayer to be effective, the need, request or desire must be something promised in the Word of God. For instance, do you know you can ask God for angelic assistance? Jesus made us know it when He said in Matthew 26:53, “Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?” The Bible also says in Psalm 91:10-12, “There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.” So the next time you sense any danger, you can ask for angelic assistance and it will be given to you.

Confession.
In the Name of Jesus I declare according to the Word of God in Psalm 91:10-12, “There shall no evil befall me, neither shall any plague come near my dwelling. For He shall give His angels charge over me, to keep me in all my ways. They shall bear me up in their hands, lest I dash my foot against a stone.” Amen.

For further study, read:
Hebrews 1:14, Psalm 34:7, Daniel 6:19-23.

Doing the Word.
Be conscious of your angels and give them commands when you need their assistance.

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Don't hinder your prayer

Sunday, June  12th
Don't hinder your prayer.

“Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.”
 1 Peter 3:7

I will like to share a story about a church in America that was beginning to learn about healing and faith. Yet there was a couple in that church that fought always with each other even though they were Christians. One day, the son of that couple had an altercation with his mother, and she said to him in anger, “go and never come back.” That same day, the boy out of anger went. He also left school to his friend's house. While he was there, they were playing with his friend's father's gun and the gun which had been previously loaded went off accidentally and the son of that couple was shot in the process.

While the boy was in a coma, the whole church was praying and fasting for the recovery of the boy, but he later died. His parents became angry with God and expressing their disapproval that faith does not work. It was at this time they invited the preacher; Andrew Womack to the church. They asked him questions on why their faith did not work when they prayed for the boy. Then Andrew Womack asked to speak with the couple so he could know the details concerning them.

When he discussed with the couple, he discovered that they were a couple that lived in strife. So he showed them James 3:16, “For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work.” This revealed why their faith did not work; their constant quarreling and fighting brought strife into their home which hindered their prayer and produced confusion and every evil work.

Therefore, for your prayer life to be effective whether you are married or single, you must completely get rid of all envy and strife in your heart. If you don't, you will be hindering your own prayer.  

Prayer.
Dear Father, I chose to forgive all who has wronged me in anyway and to walk in love towards them. I ask that you cause your love to abound in my heart more and more towards all men, in Jesus Name. Amen.

For further study, read:
Mark 11:25-26, Ephesians 4:32, James 5:16.

Doing the Word.
Forgive your spouse if you are holding any grudge against him or her.

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Pray to the Father

Saturday, June 11th
Pray to the Father.

“At that day ye shall ask in my name: and I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:”
John 16:26  

There are people who because of their erroneous beliefs pray to Jesus and ask Him to beg the Father or pray to the Father for them. They do not understand how to pray the right way. Jesus said, “…I say not unto you, that I will pray the Father for you:” Jesus does not need to pray to the Father so that your prayers will be answered. That is how much the Father loves you. You do not need any intermediary to get to Him. The name of Jesus gives you direct access to the Father.

Someone may ask, “You mean if I just ask in the name of Jesus the Father will hear me?” Yes! Jesus said in John 16:27, “For the Father himself loveth you, because ye have loved me, and have believed that I came out from God.” There are many people who do not believe that God loves them. But when you know that the Father Himself loves you, it will boost your confidence in prayer.

Jesus also said in John 17:23(BBE), “I in them, and you in me, so that they may be made completely one, and so that it may become clear to all men that  you have sent me and that they are loved by you as I am loved by you.” You are loved by the Father just as He loves Jesus. Therefore, be confident in the Father's love. If Jesus always had answers to His prayer, you should always have answers to your prayer. Therefore, whatever the Father will do for Jesus, He will do for you. Praise God.

Prayer.
Dear Father, I thank you for your everlasting love towards me. You love me just like you love Jesus; therefore I am confident that when I pray, you hear me always. Thank You for loving me so dearly, in Jesus Name. Amen.  

For further study, read:
John 17:26, 1 John 3:1, 1 John 4:19.

Doing the Word
Always come to the Father based on His love for you.

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Ask in Jesus Name

Friday, June 10th
Ask in Jesus Name.

“And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.”
John 16:23

Our opening scripture is a blank cheque from Jesus to you. “… Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.” The word 'will' in that verse means, 'to take pleasure in', 'to delight in' and 'to be excited about'. This means that the Father is always excited to answer the prayer prayed in the Name of Jesus.

Therefore, when you pray in the Name of Jesus are you aware that the Father is eager to answer your prayer? It is His pleasure to answer your prayer. Some people pray in doubt wondering whether they will get an answer from God because they are not focusing on His ability and the power in Jesus Name, but on their outward circumstances and their own holiness. Always remember the words of Jesus; He puts prayer on a positive note. He said, “… Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you.”

John 16:24 says, “Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.” Whenever you ask, you shall receive that your joy may be full. This shows us that one of the reasons many people are depressed is because of unanswered prayers. When you ask today, receive, that your joy may be full.

Instruction.
Ask for whatsoever you will, focusing on God's ability and faith in the Name of Jesus.

For further study, read:
John 14:13-14, John 15:7, John 15:16, Acts 3:1-6, 12-16.

Doing the Word
Let your faith in the Name of Jesus and the Word of God be your anchor in prayer.

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Pray in faith

Thursday, June 9th
Pray in faith.

“Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.”    
Mark 9:23

I will like to share with you a story Kenneth Hagin spoke about. His wife was supposed to die in an operation which she was scheduled for but he brought before God strong reasons why she should not die. Then, one day, as he was praying on the altar, Jesus appeared to him and said, “There are many things I want to do for my children but they would not believe.” Then Jesus said to him stating that according to divine destiny his wife was supposed to die but because he prayed, she shall live. Then Jesus instructed him to tell her to go for the operation that she would not die. She lived; she lived so long that she outlived him. Kenneth Hagin died before his wife. You can change any hopeless situation when you pray in faith.

When you pray to God; pray with confidence knowing that He is on your side. He is working for your good and He is always willing to use His power for your favour. God is not unjust; He is your heavenly Father. Luke 18:7-8(CEV) says, “Won't God protect his chosen ones who pray to him day and night?

Won't he be concerned for them? He will surely hurry and help them. But when the Son of Man comes, will he find on this earth anyone with faith?”

Prayer.
Dear Father, I thank you because according to your Word in Psalm 91:16, with long life will you satisfy me and every member of my household and you will cause us to experience the fullness of the blessing of salvation, in Jesus Name. Amen.

For further study, read:
Mark 11:23, Matthew 17:20, Matthew 21:22.

Doing the Word
Declare forth only what you desire to see accomplished in your life by faith in the Name of Jesus.

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It's time to pray

Wednesday, June 8th
It's time to pray.

“Now about that time Herod the king stretched forth his hands to vex certain of the church. And he killed James the brother of John with the sword. And because he saw it pleased the Jews, he proceeded further to take Peter also. (Then were the days of unleavened bread.) And when he had apprehended him, he put him in prison, and delivered him to four quaternions of soldiers to keep him; intending after Easter to bring him forth to the people. Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.”        Acts 12:1-5

Notice from our opening scripture that when James was killed and Peter was then arrested, the church knew they had to do something to change the circumstance otherwise Peter would be killed also. So, they decided to pray, and they prayed without ceasing to God for Him. Their prayer activated the ministry of angels and Peter was supernaturally released from prison. Why was James killed but Peter was delivered from death? The answer is found in Acts 12:5, “… prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.”

Many times some Christians allow the wrong things to happen to them and those around them and then make statements like, “If it is the will of God, there is nothing that we can do about it.” The question you should ask yourself is this, “Does God take pleasure in death?” “Does this thing that happened portray God's character?” If it doesn't then do not put it on God. If you had prayed it would have been averted. Take your prayer life seriously because there are many things that would be averted when you do. You do not have to wait for something evil to happen before you start praying. Prayer should be your culture.

Prayer.
Dear Father, I ask that you grant unto me an understanding of the times that I may know what to do to always live my life within the confines of your perfect will, in Jesus Name. Amen.

For further study, read:
Luke 21:36, Romans 12:12, 1 Peter 4:7.

Doing the Word.
Do not quit during times of trials, pray more. (Also pray for your Church leaders and other Christians according to 2 Thessalonians 3:2 that they will be delivered from wicked and unreasonable men.)

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Remind Him of His Words

Tuesday,  June 7th
Remind Him of His Words.

“Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.”            
Psalm 119:49

A minister's daughter was dying and she was rushed to the hospital. Immediately, he went to his office to search for scriptures to validate God's power over death, because he wanted to reverse a case of death. After he found the scriptures, he sent the scriptures to the hospital for it to be read to his daughter, as they read it to her, life was restored to her. Praise God.

Those scriptures were the grounds on which he stood in prayer; they in turn guaranteed the answer to his prayer. Notice it was not tears, shouting or complaining; rather it was the Word of God that guaranteed the answer to his prayer.

On what ground are you basing your prayer on? For instance, why should you have a job? Search the Bible and find scriptures that will serve as a ground on which you can stand on in prayer. So when you pray, those scriptures are what you should use in prayer. Therefore if you are in need of a job, your prayer can be prayed in this way, “Father in the Name of Jesus, your Word says in 2 Thessalonians 3:10 that he that does not work should not eat. Your word also says in Ephesians 4:28 that I should work with my hands so that I might have to give to him that needeth.” After you have brought forth these scriptures and any other scripture you find in line with your desire, then go ahead and name the kind of job you want, thanking Him for His answer and expecting to find favour according to what you have asked. That is how to pray in line with the Word of God.

Instruction.
Please read Psalm 79:11 and pray that God will preserve every member of your family from death.

For further study, read:
Genesis 32:9-12, 2 Samuel 7:25-29, Psalm 119:74.

Doing the Word

Remind the Lord of His words when you pray.

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Bring your strong reasons

Monday, June 6th
Bring your strong reasons.

“Produce your cause, saith the LORD; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob.”
Isaiah 41:21

According to our opening scripture, whenever you pray, you must give God your strong reasons why your prayer should be answered. This is why it so important for you to know the Word of God when you pray.

When you use the Word of God in prayer, it helps you to present your prayer with strong reasons, proofs and evidence. Praying with the Word of God will help you to pray with confidence.

Hosea 14:2(AMP) says, “Take with you words and return to the Lord…” In learning to pray the right way, you must learn to always pray to the Father in line with His Word. Bring His words back to Him, reminding Him of what He has said.

Isaiah 43:26 says, “Put me in remembrance: let us plead together: declare thou, that thou mayest be justified.” Therefore, you plead your case before the Lord in prayer by putting Him in remembrance of His Word.

What is that thing that you want to pray about? The first thing you would need to do is to find scriptures from the Bible that shows you that what you desire is yours, or is that which has already been provided for you according to the scriptures. Use those scriptures to plead your case in prayer and whatsoever you ask for will be established unto you.

Instruction.
If you have any recurrent need or challenge in any area of your life, search the Bible for scriptures you can use in prayer to the Father.

For further study, read:
Exodus 32:10-14, Nehemiah 1:4-11, Daniel 9:2-4.

Doing the Word.
Always pray based on the Word of God.

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The effect of prayer

Sunday, June 5th
The effect of prayer.

“But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them, because they fainted, and were scattered abroad, as sheep having no shepherd. Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.”
Matthew 9:36-38

Prayer is God giving us an opportunity to get involved with His work upon the earth. It has been said, “It seems as though God will do nothing on the earth, until man prays.” Our prayer gives speed to the work of the Lord on the earth.

This is why Jesus asked us to pray that the Lord of the harvest will send forth labourers into His harvest. That is one prayer that you should pray often as a child of God as commanded by Jesus. Praying this way is an opportunity to get involved with God in His work on the earth.

We cannot be effective in doing the work of God without prayer. With much prayer we can accomplish so much for the kingdom of God. Therefore, “Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17.

Instruction.
Please read Matthew 9:38 and then pray for labourers.

For further study, read:
Isaiah 62:6-7, Colossians 4:2-4, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-2.

Doing the Word
Please ensure that you partner with the work of the ministry in prayer and rendering selfless services.

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Effect a change!

Saturday, June 4th
Effect a change!

“…The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.”
James 5:16

Do you know that you can change things through prayer? You can! You must understand that your present circumstances and even a prophecy of doom can be changed through prayer. Jesus admonishes us with a parable in Luke 18 to teach us that we ought to pray always and not faint, in other words, we can change the situation by praying instead of being cowards, losing heart, giving up, getting tired, becoming discouraged, quitting, etc.

Some years ago, I had an acquaintance in ministry who visited me in my house when a certain governor was in office. He came and said that he saw a revelation that people were going to be killed all over the streets of the city where I lived. When he said his revelation, I answered immediately saying that it would not happen. Why was I confident? I knew I could change anything through prayer.

It is also important for you to know that when God shows you that judgment is about to be released on an individual or a city, He is expecting you to intercede for that individual or city so judgment could be averted. Therefore, it does not matter what you saw in your   dream or the prophecy of doom that you heard, they are not inevitable because they can be changed if you pray. Do not receive any negativity as final, you can change it. Do not wait for the evil to happen before you try to change it. It will be too late then. The moment you sense any evil, it should be an alert for you to pray so that you can avert that evil from happening. For instance, when a declaration came from the prophet Isaiah to Hezekiah that he was going to die according to the Word of the Lord, king Hezekiah changed it by prayer and God added to his life fifteen more years. (See Isaiah 38:1-5)

With this understanding, it is possible for you to avert any evil from happening to you or around you.

Instruction.
Read John 17:15 and pray that God will deliver you, your family and all those close and associated with you from all evil.

For further study, read:
2 Chronicles 14:11-12, Matthew 21:22, Luke 18:1-8.

Doing the Word
Whenever you sense any evil concerning anyone, pray.

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Why we need intercessors...

Friday, June 3rd
Why we need intercessors …

“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Romans 6:23

It is clear to us from our opening scripture that the wages of sin is death. Ezekiel 18:4 also shows us that, “…the soul that sinneth, it shall die.” But we learnt yesterday that God does not take pleasure in the death of a sinner, rather He wants them to repent and live. So, what does God do? Since man is a free moral agent, in other words, man has the opportunity to make his own choices. God has to find a way to reach him in his sins while he still has the opportunity to repent. That is to tell you how loving God is and how much He prizes highly the soul of man. Every sinner that dies is an eternal loss to God.

Therefore, in order for God to reach the sinners so that destruction would not come upon them because of their sins, the Bible says to us in Ezekiel 22:30(NIV), “I looked for someone among them who would build up the wall and stand before me in the gap on behalf of the land so I would not have to destroy it, but I found no one.” Would God find you to stand in the gap on behalf of the nation? All God is seeking for is an intercessor; one man or one woman, someone to stand in the gap on behalf of the nation, it could also be for an individual, a family, a village, a city, etc.

Your prayer life counts. Your prayers alone can save a whole nation. Never underestimate the power of prayer. Will you be an intercessor today? God is counting on you.

Prayer.
Dear Father, I ask that you grant unto me the spirit of prayer and supplication, in Jesus Name. Amen.

For further study, read:
Genesis 18:23-32, Psalm 106:23, Isaiah 59:16.

Doing the Word
Stand in the gap, do not hold your peace until you see God's will established in the nation, your family, city, etc. (Also, pray for the nation according to 2 Thessalonians 3:1 that the Word of God will spread rapidly and freely in every State.

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What does He want?

Thursday, June 2nd
What does He want?

“First of all, I encourage you to make petitions, prayers, intercessions, and prayers of thanks for all people, for rulers, and for everyone who has authority over us. Pray for these people so that we can have a quiet and peaceful life always lived in a godly and reverent way. This is good and pleases God our Savior. He wants all people to be saved and to learn the truth.”                  
1Timothy 2:1-4(GW)

What is your opinion of God? Most people have this idea of God that God is destructive. They believe that God is responsible when people are killed. There are many who do not even know that God is caring and even desires that the ungodly be saved.

God revealing His character to the prophet Ezekiel said in Ezekiel 18:23(CEV), “I, the LORD God, don't like to see wicked people die. I enjoy seeing them turn from their sins and live.” God is not happy when sinners die in their sins. His desire is for them to repent and live. God makes an appeal to those who have sinned in line with His character in Ezekiel 18:31-32(GNB), “Give up all the evil you have been doing, and get yourselves new minds and hearts. Why do you Israelites want to die? I do not want anyone to die," says the Sovereign LORD. "Turn away from your sins and live."” Ezekiel 33:11(MSG) says, “Tell them, 'As sure as I am the living God, I take no pleasure from the death of the wicked. I want the wicked to change their ways and live. Turn your life around! Reverse your evil ways! …”

When you have such a view of God, your prayer life will be different. You will be more willing to make intercession for sinners knowing that God's true desire for them is to repent and live. Therefore making intercession for the unsaved is praying God's will. I encourage you to take up the responsibility for the intercession for souls today. God bless you.(Read Psalm 2:8)

Instruction.
Pray for the salvation of the souls of those around you who are not saved as a point of contact to the unsaved around the world, that God will grant them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth.

For further study, read:
John 3:15-17, 2 Peter 3:9, 2 Corinthians 5:18-19.

Doing the Word
You can reach out with the message of the gospel to someone today.

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You are protected

Wednesday, June 15th
You are protected.

“The LORD will protect you from all danger; he will keep you safe. He will protect you as you come and go now and forever.”
Psalm 121:7-8(GNB)

Why should you never have an accident? The Lord Himself assures you that He will protect you from all danger. He said He will keep you safe. He will protect you as you come and go now and forever. According to this Word, you should never have an accident.

Live your life confidently; free from all fear because you know that the Lord is your Keeper. Your Protector and Guardian is the Lord Himself, why should anything evil happen to you. Psalm 121:5 says, “The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.” This shows you that the Lord is your Keeper and He is always by your side. He stands by you and goes along with you everywhere you go. Praise God.

Psalm 16:8 says, “I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.” Psalm 73:23 says, “Nevertheless I am continually with thee: thou hast holden me by my right hand.” Therefore, the next time you are going somewhere, be confident knowing that you are not alone.

The Lord is with you, holding your right hand and leading you in the way you should go. Amen.

Confession.
In the Name of Jesus, I declare that the Lord is my keeper and the shade upon my right hand. He protects me from all danger and keeps me safe. He protects me as I come and go now and forever. Amen.

For further study, read:
Psalm 23:4, Psalm 139:7-12, Hebrews 13:5

Doing the Word

Fear not! The Lord is always with you.

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What is prayer?

Wednesday, June 1st
What is prayer?

“But if any of you lack wisdom, you should pray to God, who will give it to you; because God gives generously and graciously to all. But when you pray, you must believe and not doubt at all. Whoever doubts is like a wave in the sea that is driven and blown about by the wind.”
James 1:5-6(GNB)

Prayer is man's need crying out to God with the promise to meet it. The simplest definition of prayer is communicating with God. Prayer is not a monologue. It is a dialogue between you and God. Prayer can also be defined as transacting with God based on His Word.

The word prayer in the Greek simply means supplication, petition, request, entreaty, etc. made to God. Therefore, we can define prayer as making demands on God based on His promise.

Your revelation of God is what determines your confidence in prayer. In other words, your view of God is what determines your confidence in prayer. How do you get a revelation of God? God and His character is revealed to us in the Bible. So, when you study the Bible, you will become acquainted with God and His character. God's character revealed to us in the Bible shows us that God is a good God.

Jesus said in Mark 10:18, “…there is none good but one, that is, God.”

Jesus said in John 16:23-24, “And in that day ye shall ask me nothing. Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, he will give it you. Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.” Praise God.

Instruction.
Give thanks to the Father for a new month. Commit your plans to Him. Ask Him for whatsoever you desire in faith.

For further study, read:
Matthew 7:7-11, Romans 8:32, James 1:17.

Doing the Word
Thank the Father for His answers.

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