PROPHETIC PRAYERS FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER (Starting, Thursday 1st of December) 2022.

Theme: MORE THAN CONQUERORS

Text: Romans 8:26-39, 1Corinth.15:55-58, 2Corinth.2:14, 2Corinth.10:3-6.

Exhortation

Praise ye the LORD! Alleluiyah! All thanks, glory and honour be unto God for His goodness and mercy that endureth forever. We have continually witnessed His sure protection and security since the beginning of this year. His promises are in Him "ye and Amen". They never fail. In this new month of December, He has declared us MORE THAN CONQUERORS! As we step into this covenant  by faith, Victory is sure for us in all dimensions, in Jesus' name.

Shalom! 

PROPHETIC PRAYERS

1) Glorify God for all the victories and testimonies, in the church and in your family -Romans 8:37, 2Corinth.2:14.

2) Sing Praises to the adoration of the Almighty God, for His goodness and mercy that endureth forever in your life and family - Psalm 136:1-26.

3) Ask for forgiveness of known and unknown sins; ask that God's mercy shall speak for you in every dimension - Proverbs 28:13.

4) Almighty God, grant me all-round victory in every challenge of the flesh and of the spirit, in Jesus' name - Rom.8:26-27, 37, 2Corinth.10:3-6

5) Heavenly Father, I triumph through the water and the fire of satanic manipulations, in Jesus' name - Isaiah 43:1-3.

6) Whatever is not of God in my life and in my body, die by fire in Jesus' name - Psa.97:3, Heb.12:29.

7) Whatever is not of God in my marriage, my family and my business, die by fire in Jesus' name - Psa.97:3, Heb.12:29.

8) Every power challenging my faith, I triumph over you, in Jesus' name - 1John 5:4.

9) Jesus Christ has won the Victory for me at the cross, no weapon formed against me (or my family) shall prosper, in Jesus' name - Isaiah 54:17.

10) Jesus Christ has won the Victory for me at the cross, I am a Victor and not a victim, in Jesus' name. 1Corinth.15:

11) In every area of my life, all things shall work together for my good and for my victory, in Jesus' name - Rom.8:28

12) In every area of my life, I am more than a conqueror in Jesus name - Rom.8:37

13) In my going out and my coming in, I refuse to be a victim; goodness and mercy shall follow me, in Jesus' name - Psa.91:1-12, 23:4-6.

14) By the grace of Almighty God, I am ordained for Victory: I shall not be a victim; I shall not die prematurely, in Jesus' name - Psalm 118:17-18.

15) I shall attain old age to declare the glory of God in the land of the living, in Jesus' name  16) I shall be established; I shall be far from oppression in every area of my life, in Jesus' name - Isa.54:14 

17) Every conspiracy and every weapon formed against me, scatter by fire in Jesus'name  - Isa.54:15-17, Psa.97:3.

18) Begin to worship God for your Victory- You are more than conquerors.

Prophetic Prayers For The Month Of November (Starting, Tuesday 1st of November 2022.

Theme: HARVEST OF PRAYERS

Text: Psalm 126:1-6, Isaiah 55:5-13.

Thanks be to God Almighty Who has been empowerng us to triumph over every situation this year. Alleluiyah! No doubt, the LORD has continued to be with us even in the midst of all our challenges.  And like He did with the three Hebrews (Shadrach, Meshach & Abednego - Dan.3:13-26) in the midst of the burning fiery furnace, He has continued to grant us resounding victories. His promises are in Him "Ye" and in Him "Amen". He has never, and can never, fail us (2Corinth.1:20, Isaiah 43:1-2).

God has asked us to come before His presence for a HARVEST of PRAYERS. It is indeed a Bountiful Harvest for us this new month, as we come together to seek His face in unity of faith. I am highly persuaded that, it shall be a testimony galore for us, in Jesus' name.

Remember, with Jesus Christ, your testimony is sure!

Prophetic Prayer Points

1. Give thanks to God for His enduring goodness and mercy over your life and entire household. Psalm 136:1-26.

2. Glorify the Almighty God for His Sure Promises this month and this year.. 2Cor.1:20, 1Cor.2:9.

3. Confess and ask for forgiveness of all sins that may hinder bountiful harvest of your prayers. Psalm 66:18, Hosea 7:1

4. Every sin committed on my behalf, which repercussion is now hunting/hindering my life, blood of Jesus, wipe it off in Jesus' name. Coloss.2:14-15.

5. Ask that His mercy will speak for you in every dimension. Romans 9:14-16.

6. My Father and my God, open my eyes to see, so I can avoid all hindrances to bountiful harvest of my prayers, in Jesus' name. Isaiah 55:1-8.

7. Every curse that causes stagnation in my life, be removed by the blood of Jesus Christ. Coloss.2:14-15.

8. Every accuser, standing against my Harvest of Prayers and my testimony, be consumed by fire, in Jesus name - Revelation 12:10-11.

9. Every evil spirit, contacted against my prayers and testimonies, be consumed by fire, in Jesus name. 1Cor.16:9, 1Thess.2:18, Dan.10:1-13, 2Cor.10:4-6.

10. Spirit of unbelief, hindering my testimony, I renounce you, in Jesus' name - Matt.13:58, James 1:5-7.

11. Spirit of disobedience, bringing curses into my life, I renounce you, in Jesus name. Deut.28:1-6, 15, Mal.3:8-11.

12. Every generational curse of cankerworm,  eating/wasting my harvest, catch fire and be consumed in Jesus name - Joel 1:1-4, Joel 2:23-26.

13. Every prayer that has been sown by my parents and I concerning me, begin to produce bountiful harvest for me, in Jesus name - Psalm 126:1-6, Isaiah 55:10-13, Joel 2:23-26.

 

Ministers Church Management Seminar (Continued)

Theme: CHURCH MANAGEMENT (Part 4)

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

The sanctity of salient information within the body of Christ requires a high level of confidentiality. It is not every thing you see or know about the church that should be discussed openly; this might discourage young or new converts and wreck their faith. Also, God forbids busybodies and indescriminately or publicly disclosing the weaknesses of the church to outsiders. Paul said he saw certain things in the third heaven that are not lawful for man to utter - 2Corinth.12:1-4. Let us examine the following scriptures in the light of information management:  Proverbs 20:19, Proverbs 11:13a; 16:27, 28; 17:9b. Romans 1:29; 2 Corinthians 12:20, 1Timothy 5:13; 2, 1 Timothy 5:13; 2 Thessalonians 3:11, Proverbs 25:9-10, Matthew 18:15.

GIFT AND TALENT MANAGEMENT

As leaders, we are expected to spot  and harness with love, the spiritual gifts and talents of our members for growth and development of the church and God's kingdom in general. Spiritual Gifts are bestowed by the Holy Spirit to profit for the kingdom of God; e.g. gift of Prophecy, revelation, healing, etc. Talents are special abilities given to us by God; e.g. ability to draw, sing and dance wonderfully well. Talents can be inherited, learnt and developed while gifts are given by God and received by a child of God to profit into His kingdom. Exodus 31:1- , 36:1-2, 31:1-7.

While managing their gifts and talents, leaders should have no reason whatsoever to be jealous of what their members possess. Rather, they should guide in love and help members or workers who possess such gifts towards maximizing such potentials to the glory of God and the blessing of humanity. Knowing fully well that every good and perfect gift comes from the LORD, leaders should be well positioned to properly manage those gifts and talents. 1Cor.12:1-6, Ephes.4:1-8, Rom.12:6-10, 1Corinth.14:26.

MATERIAL AND FINANCIAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Do not be a waster of God's resources; be an astute manager of all resources in God's kingdom, as a steward. Resources such as landed property, buildings, vehicles, money, etc, must be properly managed with utmost accountability, towards the advancement of God's kingdom. They must be held in high esteem, not as personal but as God's own property; that way, church leaders will be cautious of the way they treat or handle church resources.  John 6:1-13, 12-13*,  Lk 9:12-17.

TIME MANAGEMENT

When you have sought and got the mind of God on a matter, do not be a sluggard or a time waster in implementing His directives.    "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with all thy might... Eccles.9:10. Paul's zeal for the tradition of the fathers in persecuting the church was translated into positivity when he encountered the Lord Jesus; he wasted no time in carrying out the Lord's directives - Galatians 1:13-17. Do not procrastinate. Do not waste time in unnecessary, minor things. Concentrate on what is major and reduce focus on the minors. Col.4:5, Ephes.5:15-17, James 4:14-14, Eccles.3:1-8, 11, Prov.6:6-8, 27:1, Psalm 90:12.

"Time is our most precious gift because we only have a fixed amount of it" - RICK WARREN.

"Serve God by doing common actions in a heavenly spirit, and then, if your daily calling only leaves you cracks and crevices of time, fill them up with holy service.”  CHARLES SPURGEON.

Also, time must be properly managed in all we do at the pulpit - in preaching, in teaching, in announcement, in giving testimonies, etc. This is to give time for other activities in the church, especially after service closes. However, there are services in which "Time" can not be preset. such include: Deliverance and Healing Services, Prophetic gathering, Anointing Service, etc.

PULPIT MANAGEMENT

The pulpit is part of the "altar of sacrifice" for ministration unto God. The presence, that is, the fire of God, radiates from the altar into the congregation. We are to manage situations on the altar and around the pulpit so as avoid unnecessary distractions during services (Leviticus 6:9-13). Pulpit ministers are to ensure Spiritual and ethical decorum on the altar and at the pulpit as mistakes on the altar can easily be noticed by the congregation. 

RISK & CRISIS MANAGEMENT

By the Spirit of God, Joseph assisted Egypt to manage crisis (Gen.41:1-44). Also, Paul the Apostle had to manage crises many times in the Corinthian Church. 1Corinth.3:1-9, 8:1-11. In all organizations, the church inclusive, risk management is central to the success of leadership and management.

PERSONAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT

Manage your health. It takes a healthy spirit, soul and body to do ministry effectively and successfully. Jesus demonstrated this during His ministry on Earth. Even though God has promised us sound health, yet we have to manage our health to be effective for the advancement of His kingdom and to the glory of His name (3John1:2, Jerem.33:6, 1Corinth.10:31).  If God rested after His six-day work of creation, then we all need rest. Jesus needed to rest (or sleep) after tidious ministry activities; let us learn from Him (Genesis 2:1-3, Matt.8:24, ). The Day of Rest (Sabbath) is sanctified, not only to worship God in spirit and in truth but also to have enough time to rest on weekly basis.

Eating good and hygienic food, drinking good water, eating fruits and vegetables, as well as bodily exercise, are very necessary for us to maintain good health Acts (27:34). Also, maintain a healthy heart by not keeping grudges or malice but find a reason to be merry and happy always, even in the face of challenges. Pray and seek counsel, if necessary, instead of getting worried over your challenges (Proverbs 17:22, 3:7-8).

Physical training, exercise and relaxation/rest improve and benefits our health (1Tim.4:8).

Ministers Church Management Seminar.

Theme: CHURCH MANAGEMENT (Part 3).

Topic: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN THE CHURCH

Gen.6:5-6, 3:1-24, 2Kgs6:1-7, 1Cor.3:1-6, Lk 9:12-17, 1Corinth.14:26.

Humans are the most difficult entity to manage in any work place. God Almighty attests to this in Genesis 6:5-6. Leaders are accountable to God on how effectively they manage God's own business ( i.e. the flock/church). Jere. 23:2, Ezek.34:10, 15. Failure of the leadership to effectively manage the human resources of an organization can lead to underproduction, losses and crises, in the entire organization. Prov.29:2, 11:14. As leaders, we must be diligent to feed the flock and know the state of the flock. Prov.27:23*, 1Pet.5:2, Acts20:28*, John21:15-17*.

Just as God describes human nature and character in Genesis 6:5-6, Management Theories X and Y (by Social Psychologist,  Douglas McGregor) describe how leaders should manage their human resources, so as to get quality results.

McGregor Theory X of Management opines that no human being is ready to work unless they are (forced in some ways) to do so and that motivation should be by "carrot and stick" approach. "Carrot" for faithfulness and excellence; "Stick" for unfaithfulness and laziness". Here, managers are pessimistic about human behaviour. That is, management assumes that human beings generally (and naturally) have the following characteristics:

*Dislike their work.

*Avoid responsibility and need constant direction.

*Have to be controlled, forced and threatened to deliver work.

*Need to be supervised at every step.*

Have no incentive to work or ambition, and therefore need to be enticed by rewards  to achieve goals.

Theory Y of management has an optimistic opinion of workers, that you can bring out the best in them by allowing them to be self-motivated and encouraging them to apply their own initiatives in improving/increasing productivity. Management is optimistic about their workers' ability to deliver with very little or no supervision. Unlike Theory X organizations, theory Y organizations encourage open communication rather than controlling the staff forcefully.

Theory Y organizations also give employees frequent opportunities for promotion.

This style of management assumes that workers are:

*Happy to work on their own initiative.

*More involved in decision making.

*Self-motivated to complete their tasks.

*Enjoy taking ownership  of their work.

*Seek and accept responsibility, and need little direction.

*View work as fulfilling and challenging.

Solve problems creatively and imaginatively.

All these reflect workers' increasing desire for more meaningful careers  that provide them with more satisfaction than just money.

The Disadvantages of Theory X and Y.

Both theories have their challenges. The restrictive nature of Theory X, for instance, could cause people to become demotivated and non-cooperative if management approach is too strict. This may lead to high staff turnover or  members leaving the church for other places, which could damage leadership reputation or that of the church in the long term.

Theory Y approach gives people too much freedom; this may allow them to stray from their key objectives [ in this case, Christian virtues and obligations] or lose focus completely. Less externally motivated individuals may also take advantage of this more relaxed working environment by not following the rules to the latter.

Hence, for effective Human Resource Management, both theories X and Y should be harmonized. By implication, as Managers of God's resources, Pastors, Leaders and other ministers within the church system should carefully and consciously apply these theories for optimum results.

MINISTERS CHURCH MANAGEMENT SEMINAR

Venue: VictoryLand Apostolic Chapel Obada-Oko, Ogun State, Nigeria.

Date: Saturday, 19th March, 2022.

Theme: CHURCH MANAGEMENT (Part 2) 

Topic: IMPORTANT AREAS IN CHURCH MANAGEMENT

We have examined the meaning and the need for church management. We shall now explore more to broaden our knowledge on this subject matter. 

Management” is another word for “stewardship”. Stewards in the Christendom ( i.e. Managers) are: Ministers-in-Charge, Coordinating Ministers, Ordained Elders Superintendents, and Overseers. They have certain responsibilities entrusted to them by God through their leaders. As believers, each of us are managers of spiritual resources with which God has entrusted us. And as a church, leaders are managers saddled with the responsibility to ensure proper organization and appropriation of all resources towards lasting (quality) growth and development in the church. The ultimate goal of Church Management encompasses GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT and ADVANCEMENT of God's kingdom.

A serious problem with many Christian organizations and their leaders today is that of organizing and managing the spiritual, physical and material resources at their disposal. If labourers for spiritual harvest are few  as Jesus declares in the scriptures , then they should be properly organized and mobilized to satisfy the Plenteous harvest or unlimited needs of the church (according to Economic Principle).  Matt. 9:36-38, Lk10:2.

Management is a teamwork, as God Himself demonstrated at creation when He made a call to the entire host of heaven, namely the twenty-four elders and the angels: "Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fishes of the sea..."  (Genesis 1:26). In like manner, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 says "Two are better than one, because they have a good reward (or return) for their labour: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. The best teams do not have people with similar skills – they combine the diverse talents and backgrounds from a pool of diverse individuals and appreciate the gifts that each one brings to contribute.  Great teams have people that know their role and appreciate others as well. More relevant passages of the scriptures on church management teawork include: Proverbs 27:17 ( "iron sharpeneth iron", so team members sharpen another), 1Corinth.14:26, 1Peter 4:8-10, 1 Corinthians 12:17-20.

Let us examine some important areas of management that will foster lasting growth and development of the church:

*1. Human Resource Management

*2. Information Management

*3. Gifts &Talent Management

*4. Material/Financial Resource Management

*5. Time Management

*6. Risk Management

*7. Pulpit and Altar Management

*8. Health Management

Prophetic Prayers For The Month Of October (Starting, Saturday 1st of October), 2022.

Theme: DIVINE PROTECTION & SECURITY

Text: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm121:1-8.

Exhortation

Thanks be to God, for His goodness and mercy endureth forever. And glory be to Him for always making us to triumph in Christ Jesus, 2Cor.2:14. God is ever worthy of our praise for Who He is and for His supremacy in all things. He is the God of all flesh; nothing is too hard for Him to do. Alleluiyah! Jerem.32:17, 27. 

Although, like the children of Israel in the wilderness,  our journey this year has never been void of challenges, yet He has been there with us and for us all the way. Hence the fulfilment of God's faithfulness declared in Psalms 23:4 "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me". We are confident in His unfailing word as declared in our yearly watchword, which says: "I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety" - Psalms 4:8. 

His month the LORD has directed us to pray for "Divine Protection and Security". As we pray together in faith and in unity of the Spirit the Almighty God shall fulfill His good will in every area of our lives. His mercy shall answer for our Divine Protection and Security, in every dimensions, in Jesus' name (Amen).

Always remember, With Jesus Christ in our midst, Victory is Sure! 

Shalom!

PROPHETIC PRAYERS

1. Praise the LORD for His goodness and mercy that endureth forever. Psalm 136:1-26

2. Praise God for His grace that sustains you always. Praise Him for always making you triumph in Christ Jesus. 2Corinth.2:14.

3. Ask for forgiveness of your sins - known and unknown. Hosea7:1, Psalm 66:18, Prov.28:13.

4. Pray that the mercy of God will speak for you, in every area of your life and family.

5. Heavenly Father, I bring my entire family under Thy secret place and under Thy mighty shadow, for divine protection and security, in Jesus' name. Psalm 121:1

6. Unction for divine protection and security, come upon me and my entire family, in Jesus' name. Psalm 23:1-6.

7. Wall of fire from the LORD, surround me and my entire family for divine protection and security, in Jesus' name. Job1:8-10, Psalm 125:1-2.

8. Heavenly Father, establish me in Your divine protection & security, and give me grace for expansion, in Jesus' name. Zech. 4:6-10.

9. Consuming Fire of God, go before me and consume every destroyer contacted against my life and family, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. 

10. Every evil, orchestrated against me and my entire family under the sun of the day, shall not come to pass; it is cancelled in Jesus' name. Psalm 121:4-7.

11. Every evil, orchestrated against me and my entire family under the moon of the night, shall not come to pass; it is cancelled in Jesus' name. Psalm  121:4-7.

12. Almighty Father, every arrow of evil, of sickness, of death, of destruction, of disgrace, shot or attempted to be shot against my life and family, catch fire and be consumed, in Jesus' name. Heb.12:29, Psalm 97:1-3.

13. Every instrumentality of the devil, orchestrated against the church, catch fire and be consumed, in Jesus' mighty name. Psalm 20:6-9, Psalm 97:1-3.

14. Whatever is not of God, in my life, in my marriage, in my family and my business, catch fire and be consumed in Jesus' name. Psalm 97:1-3, Heb.12:29.

15. Whatever is not of God in my spirit, soul and body, catch fire and be consumed, in Jesus' name. 1Corinthians 3:16-17, Heb.12:29.

16. I enter into the ocean of the Blood of Jesus Christ with my entire family, for divine protection and security, in Jesus' name. Psalm 23:1-6, Colossians 2:14.

17. I enter into the ocean of the Blood of Jesus Christ: Every tool I use in my business shall not conspire against me, in Jesus' name.

18. Blood of Jesus, speak for my Divine Protection and Security everyday, in Jesus' name. Psalm 121:6-8.

19. Gracious Father, let Thy presence go with me, let Thy grace speak for divine protection and security, in my going out and my coming in, in Jesus' mighty name. Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 121:7-8.

20. Confess this always: "The right hand of the LORD is exalted upon my life: So I (and my children) shall not die young, but live to attain old age, and declare the works of the LORD, in Jesus' mighty name" - Psalms 118:16-17, Isaiah 65:20.

21. By divine unction: my life is secured, my family is secured, my business is secured, my future is secured, my finances and marriage are secured..in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Psalm 138:8.

22. Begin to worship God in the beauty of His holiness, Praise Him with the whole of your being. Give Him all the glory for answered prayers. 

Prophetic Prayers For The Month Of September (Starting, Thursday 1st September), 2022

 Theme: SURE VICTORY

Text: 2Corinthians2:14, Romans8:31-32, 37, 1John3:8, 4:4, 5:4, Deuteronomy20:4, Ephesians 6:10-19.

Exhortation

Praise the Lord! Alleluiyah! 

Glory be to God for His goodness and mercy upon our lives hitherto. He has continued to support and sustain us on every side. His lovingkindness can not be overemphasized; it has been highly overwhelming. For all these and even more, we give corporate worship, praise and thanks to Almighty God.

Last month, God asked us to pray that His glory would shine over every area of our lives. It was a declaration to "Arise! Shine!" This month, the Lord has directed us to step into SURE VICTORY. It is the Victory we have in Christ. It is Victory over the enemies of our lives, our health, our peace, our marriage, our family, our business and other areas of our lives. It has been provided in Christ, we only need to step into it through our prayers.

As we launch into that Sure Victory this month, all-round testimonies shall be our portion, in Jesus' name.

With Jesus Christ on our side, Victory is Sure.

Prophetic Prayer

1. Thank God for His goodness and Mercy that endure forever upon your life and family.

2. Thank Him for all the victories and testimonies, seen and unseen.

3. Thank Him for the past, the present and the future.

4. Ask for forgiveness of your sins, known and unknown.

5. Pray that God's mercy will speak for you and your entire family, in every area of your lives.

6. Almighty God: I step into the Victory I have in Christ Jesus, in every area of my life, NOW in Jesus' name. Rom.8:37, 1John4:4. 

7. Almighty God: I step into the Victory I have in Christ Jesus, sin shall not have dominion over me henceforth, in Jesus' name. 1John3:5-9, 4:4. Rom.6:14

8. It does not matter what I'm passing through  now, I possess my Sure Victory in Christ, over every unpleasant situation, in Jesus' name. Rom.8:37.

9. Every unknown battle the enemy is waging against my life: I possess my Sure Victory over them in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Philip.2:9-11, Rom.8:37.

10. Everything that is not of God, not of sound health, not of peace, not of success, not of breakthrough, GET OUT of my life in Jesus' name.

11. Holy Spirit of God, empower me to break through every barrier on my journey to breakthrough, in Jesus' name. Zecha.4:6-7.

12. Where I have been a victim, I regain my  victory Jesus' name. 

PROPHETIC PRAYER FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST (Starting, Monday 1st of August) 2022

 Theme: ARISE! SHINE!

Text: Isaiah 60:1-22,  Coloss.1:27, Rom. 5:1-2, Ephes.1:18-23

EXHORTATION

2Corinthians 2:14 says "Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place"

It is a new Dawn! Thank God it is the eighth month of the year. By His grace, we have escaped every manipulation of the enemy and conquered through seven months of diverse challenges. Glory be to God for His enduring goodness and mercy upon the church, our lives and entire family. This testimony is a reality because God has been on our side. Psalm 124:1-7.

This new month, the Holy Spirit has charged us to "Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee" -Isaiah 60:1. Jesus Christ in us is the "Hope of Glory"; we can do all things through Him and with Him nothing shall be impossible. Coloss.1:27, Philip.4:13, Mark 9:23, 10:27. As we pray together in unity of faith, His glory shall radiate upon every area of our lives, for a shinning over every form of darkness, in Jesus' name.

With Jesus Christ, Victory is Sure!

Shalom!

PROPHETIC PRAYER POINTS

1. Thank God for all-round protection, security, Victory and breakthrough.  Psalm127:1-2.

2. Sing songs of appreciation to the glory and honour of His exalted name. Psalm 136:1-26.

3. Heavenly Father, let Your Mercy speak for me and my entire family this month (and this year), in Jesus' name. 

4. Every darkness, overshadowing my glory, disappear in Jesus' name. John1:1-5.

5. Every darkness, overshadowing my marriage and my family, disappear in Jesus' name. John1:1-5.

6. Every darkness, overshadowing my business, disappear in Jesus' name. John1:1-5.

7. Jesus Christ my hope of glory: empower me to arise and shine in every area of my life in Jesus' name. Coloss.1:27, Rom. 5:1-2.

8. Holy Spirit of God, quicken every dead glory in me to arise and shine to God's glory, in Jesus' name. Isa.60:1-2, Rom.8:26.

9. Every blanket of darkness covering my glory, catch fire, in Jesus' name. Hebrews 12:29, Psalm97:3.

10. Holy Spirit of God: let the glory of God upon my life attract others to Christ, in Jesus' name. Isa.60:1-3, Matt.5:13-16.

11. Every element, created by God and ordained for my lifting and shinning, locate me this month, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Isa.60:1-14.

12. Heavenly Father: wherever I have been disappointed and forsaken, let Thy light shine upon me, for supernatural reappointment, in the name of Jesus Christ. Isa.60:1-2, 15.

Prophetic Prayer For The Month of July (Starting, Friday 1st Of July), 2022.

 

Theme: UNCOMMON MERCY

Text: 1Chronicles 13:1-14, 2Samuel 6:1-12, 2Samuel 9:1-14,  Exod.33:9-19, John5:1-15, 14:14-21, Rom 9:9-18.

Exhortation

"Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of His knowledge by us in every place" - 2Corinthians 2:14.

Alleluiyah! We have just scaled through the first half of the year and no doubt, our Heavenly Father has been there for us all the way. Glory be to God Almighty for His saving grace that has continued to guide, guard and protect  us since the beginning of the year. According to His promises that never fail, He has remembered us for good and filled our mouth with laughter; He has made the crooked ways straight and surmounted every mountain of difficulty. He has paved way for us into unlimited breakthrough and that is why we can boldly say (like Paul the Apostle), "By the grace of God I am what I am"- 1Cor.15:10.

For all the victories, the breakthroughs and diverse testimonies bestowed upon us so far, as a church and as individuals, we jointly re-echo "Glory be to God in the highest". We thank the Almighty God for His mercy that endureth forever. No doubt the LORD still has a lot in stock for us in the second half of the year which commences this month. He has declared we should launch into the realm of UNCOMMON MERCY. It is the kind of mercy bestowed by God upon Obed Edom (2Samuel 6:1-12, 1Chronicles 13:1-14), the uncommon mercy bestowed upon Mephibosheth (2Samuel 9:1-14), such as was bestowed by Jesus upon the man by the pool of Bethesda (John5:1-15), the kind Jesus had on the sick and multitudes of people, healing and releasing diverse blessings upon the people (Matthew 9:35-36, 14:14-21). 

As we pray together this month, the Uncommon Mercy of God shall speak for us in a spectacular way in Jesus' name.

Remember, With Jesus Christ, Victory is Always Sure!

PROPHETIC  PRAYERS

1. Glorify the name of the LORD for all He has been doing in your life and family since the beginning of this year.

2. Sing Praises to the honour of His Majesty for all the blessings, the victories and testimonies in the first half of the year. Psalm 103:1-6.

3. Ask for forgiveness and plead the Blood of Jesus Christ for total cleansing.

4. Heavenly Father, every long awaited testimony, let Your Mercy deliver it to me by divine speed, this month, in Jesus' name.

5. Almighty Father, every good Prophecy that is due for fulfilment in my life, let Your Mercy hasten it to fulfilment, in Jesus' name.

6. My Father and my God, miracles that are not common in my family lineage, let them start with me, in Jesus' name. 1Chronicles 13:1-14,

7. Merciful Father, where others find it difficult to succeed, catapult me there by Uncommon Mercy, in Jesus' name. 1Chronicles 13:1-14

8. Almighty Father, every uncommon benefactor that is beyond human capabilities and understanding, assign them to me, in Jesus' name. 2Samuel 9:1-14, John5:1-14.

9. God of all mercy, every achievement that has gone past me, I catch up with them, by uncommon mercy, in Jesus' name. Rom.9:9-18.

10. Almighty God, every opportunity that I have lost in the journey to breakthrough, reconnect them with me by Your Mercy, in Jesus' name. Rom.9:9-18.

11. Uncommon Mercy from the LORD, take me into the realm of uncommon opportunity and possibilities, in Jesus' name. John5:1-14., 1Chronicles 13:1-14.

12. Angel of Goodness and Mercy, begin to minister to me this month by the Uncommon Mercy of God, in Jesus' name. 1Chronicles 13:1-14, Psalm23:5-6.

13. Merciful Father, let Uncommon Mercy speak for me this month, in every area of my life, in Jesus' name. Romans 9:12-15, 

Prophetic Prayers For The Month of June (Starting, Wednesday 1st of June), 2022.

  

Theme: A NEW SONG

Text: Isaiah 42:8-13, Luke 1:26-54, 1Samuel 2:1-10, Exodus 15:1-13, Psalm 98:1

Our God is good and His bountiful mercy endureth for ever. Thanks be to the Almighty Who has continued to fight our course and support us on every side. Glory to God! Alleluiyah! Psalm 136:1-26.

In the light of God's promises to us this year, He has continued to remember us for good in every dimension. Testimonies abound of all the miracles, victories and blessings He has bestowed upon us as individuals and as a church. We are ever grateful to Him and are confident that He shall accomplish the good things He has started in us.

This month, He has declared that we sing of His Majesty and praise His holy name, for all He has done, what He is doing and What He will yet do. Beyond our heart desires, our hunger and thirst,  God's promise is that we  shall sing a new song. Hence the theme for us this month: A NEW SONG (Isaiah 42:8-12).

As we join our faith together in unity of the spirit this month, we shall SING A NEW SONG,- of Spiritual revival, healings,  deliverance, open doors and breakthrough, in Jesus' name. 

Prophetic Prayers

1. Give thanks to God for the past, the present and the future; for all the victories and testimonies. Psalm 103:1-5.

2. Sing the praise of His Majesty for His promises that are in Him, Ye and Amen. 2Cor.1:20, Rom.8:28.

3. Sing of His righteousness, His goodness, His faithfulness and loving kindness; praise Him from the depth of your heart, in your song and in your dance. Psalm 149:1-6.

4. Ask that His mercy speaks for you in every area of your life, in Jesus' name. Exodus 15:9-13, 33:19.

5. Heavenly Father, take away the old songs of  disappointment, discouragement, sickness and lack, from my mouth, in Jesus' name. 2Cor.5:17.

6. My Father and my God, fill mouth with a NEW SONG of healings, deliverance, divine provision and all-round  breakthrough, in Jesus' name. 

7. God of all wonders and testimonies: Give me a NEW SONG of all-round testimonies this month and this year, in Jesus' name.

8. LORD,  you gave Hannah and Elizabeth a NEW SONG of Fruitfulness; give me a NEW SONG of Fruitfulness in every area of my life, in Jesus' name. 1Samuel 2:1-10, Luke 1:26-54

9. Mighty Father, you gave Jabez a NEW SONG of deliverance; give me a NEW SONG of all-round deliverance, in Jesus' name. 1Chron.4:9-10.

10. Merciful Father, you gave Joseph a NEW SONG of supernatural upliftment; give me a NEW SONG of supernatural upliftment in Jesus' name.

11. Heavenly Father Jehovah Jireh, you did it for the widow of Zarephath: give me a NEW SONG of supernatural provision, in Jesus' name. 1Kings17:1-16, Philip.4:19, Matt.14:14-21.

12. Almighty God, you gave the children of Israel a NEW SONG of victory over their enemies, give me a NEW SONG of supernatural victory over every enemy and challenges of my life, in Jesus' name. Isaiah 42:8-13, Exodus 15:1-13.

Prophetic Prayers For The Month of June (Starting, Wednesday 1st of June), 2022.

Theme: A NEW SONG

Text: Isaiah 42:8-13, Luke 1:26-54, 1Samuel 2:1-10, Exodus 15:1-13, Psalm 98:1

Our God is good and His bountiful mercy endureth for ever. Thanks be to the Almighty Who has continued to fight our course and support us on every side. Glory to God! Alleluiyah! Psalm 136:1-26.

In the light of God's promises to us this year, He has continued to remember us for good in every dimension. Testimonies abound of all the miracles, victories and blessings He has bestowed upon us as individuals and as a church. We are ever grateful to Him and are confident that He shall accomplish the good things He has started in us.

This month, He has declared that we sing of His Majesty and praise His holy name, for all He has done, what He is doing and What He will yet do. Beyond our heart desires, our hunger and thirst,  God's promise is that we  shall sing a new song. Hence the theme for us this month: A NEW SONG (Isaiah 42:8-12).

As we join our faith together in unity of the spirit this month, we shall SING A NEW SONG,- of Spiritual revival, healings,  deliverance, open doors and breakthrough, in Jesus' name. 

Prophetic Prayers

1. Give thanks to God for the past, the present and the future; for all the victories and testimonies. Psalm 103:1-5.

2. Sing the praise of His Majesty for His promises that are in Him, Ye and Amen. 2Cor.1:20, Rom.8:28.

3. Sing of His righteousness, His goodness, His faithfulness and loving kindness; praise Him from the depth of your heart, in your song and in your dance. Psalm 149:1-6.

4. Ask that His mercy speaks for you in every area of your life, in Jesus' name. Exodus 15:9-13, 33:19.

5. Heavenly Father, take away the old songs of  disappointment, discouragement, sickness and lack, from my mouth, in Jesus' name. 2Cor.5:17.

6. My Father and my God, fill mouth with a NEW SONG of healings, deliverance, divine provision and all-round  breakthrough, in Jesus' name. 

7. God of all wonders and testimonies: Give me a NEW SONG of all-round testimonies this month and this year, in Jesus' name.

8. LORD,  you gave Hannah and Elizabeth a NEW SONG of Fruitfulness; give me a NEW SONG of Fruitfulness in every area of my life, in Jesus' name. 1Samuel 2:1-10, Luke 1:26-54

9. Mighty Father, you gave Jabez a NEW SONG of deliverance; give me a NEW SONG of all-round deliverance, in Jesus' name. 1Chron.4:9-10.

10. Merciful Father, you gave Joseph a NEW SONG of supernatural upliftment; give me a NEW SONG of supernatural upliftment in Jesus' name.

11. Heavenly Father Jehovah Jireh, you did it for the widow of Zarephath: give me a NEW SONG of supernatural provision, in Jesus' name. 1Kings17:1-16, Philip.4:19, Matt.14:14-21.

12. Almighty God, you gave the children of Israel a NEW SONG of victory over their enemies, give me a NEW SONG of supernatural victory over every enemy and challenges of my life, in Jesus' name. Isaiah 42:8-13, Exodus 15:1-13.

MINISTERS CHURCH MANAGEMENT SEMINAR.

Venue: VictoryLand Apostolic Chapel Ibooro, Ogun State.

Date: Saturday 19th March, 2022

Theme: CHURCH MANAGEMENT (Part 1)

Topic: Effective Church Management.

Text: Romans 12:11, Luke 19:10-23, Nehemiah 11:16-22 , 2Chronicles13:10, John 21:15-17, 1Corinth.12:4-21.

THE CHURCH AS A "BUSINESS" 

The church is like any other business but it is an ecclesiastical business with heavenly mindedness and earthly concerns. The church is a spiritual business with diversities of integral parts/factors — spiritual, social, financial and others. That was why Jesus made the statement: “I must be about my father’s business” -Luke 2:43-50 [verse 49]. The church must be treated like any other serious business, if there will be significant growth and development. Jesus delivered His Father’s business to us (as Ministers of the New Testament) when He was going back to heaven, under the supervision and direction of the Holy Spirit; Hence He said “Occupy till I come” --Luke 19:12. He also said “I must go about My Father’s business while it is day. The night cometh when no man can work” -- John 9:4. God is the owner and Jesus Christ is the head of this business called “Church”_1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 1:18-23.

For any business person who wants to survive, proper harnessing/management of all resources is key and this must be done with all sense of accountability and perseverance to succeed. No business person that wants to profit at the the end of a business session will toy with proper management.  Our God is the first and best manager and He is interested in the proper management of all the resources He has bestowed upon the Church.

WHAT IS EFFECTIVE CHURCH MANAGEMENT? 

Church Management consists in harnessing all resources — Spiritual, Financial, Intellectual, Human and Non-human inherent in a church, qualitatively and quantitatively, towards the growth and development of the church, for the glory of God. Effective Church Management focuses on high efficiency in church management for fruitful and productive results; That is, harnessing these vast resources for maximum gains into God's kingdom. Romans12:1, 5-12, 11*, 1Corinthians 12:4-22, Ephesians 4:8-13 [Managing Spiritual Gifts], Acts 6:3, 1-3, 1Chronicles 26:19-30 [Human Resource Management]. The ministry is a serious business and must be treated so and managed well; Romans 12:11. Jesus Christ Practised Effective Human Resource Management- Luke 9:12-17. And He also practised Resource/Material Management. (John 6:1-14). Effective Resource Management was also practised in the old testament 1 kings 18:8, 1 kings 4:38, Luke 9:12-17. The Church is God’s own business & property and must be managed well.

Within Effective Church Management, there are diversities of Gifts, differences of Administration and diversities of operations–But the same Lord & the same spirit -1Corinthians 12:4-9. Like any other business, satisfaction and profit making are the ultimate aims of the business (management) called the Church. The profits here are the souls won into the kingdom of God. The diverse Gifts and other resources bestowed on the church by God must be properly managed for the expansion and advancement of His kingdom. The human elements involved in church management are headed by the pastor in every assembly. All assemblies under a ministry are headed by the superintendents or General Overseer (G.O). Of all these, Human & Financial Resources are the most difficult to manage [Gen 6:5-6, 3:1-24]. Even God Himself has a tough time managing “man".

It is foolishness for any church not to practise Effective church management. A church that is poor in management will be limited in quality membership, growth and development. 

PROPHETIC PRAYERS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY (Sunday 1st) 2022.

Theme: HELP FROM ABOVE

Text: 2Kings 6:25-30, Psalm121:1-8, Isaiah 41: 10-14, 2Chron.14:1-12, 2Chron.32:1-23, Psalm 46:1, 79:9, 1Sam.2:9-10.

EXHORTATION

It is another glorious month of the year! This year, the LORD has promised to remember us for good in every area of our lives. And He has continued to actualize this covenant promise with different dimensions of testimonies following. We are grateful to God Almighty for His goodness, His mercy and leading hitherto. We can not deny His faithfulness, His compassionate love and care all the way.

This month, God has directed us to pray for divine help [ Help From Above ]. He is ready to help, beyond our personal/human strength and abilities. Ours is to pray in accordance to His word and He will answer (Jerem.33:3). As we pray together in agreement with His unfailing promises this month, the LORD will visit us with divine help and supernatural testimonies in Jesus' name.

 

Remember, with Jesus Christ, Victory is Sure!

Shalom!

PROPHETIC  PRAYERS

1. Sing from the depths of your heart to appreciate the goodness and mercy of God over the church, over you and your entire family.

2. Sing praises to God with understanding for His ever present help in times of need. Psalm 46:1, 47:6-8.

3. Pray for forgiveness of your sins, for purging by the blood of Jesus. Psalm 79:9, Psalm 66:18.

4. Pray that God's mercy speak for you in all things. Psalm 79:8-9, Rom.9:15-16.

5. LORD, I cannot do it all alone, help

me to triumph over forces of sin and Satan militating against my life, in Jesus' name. Romans 6:14, 2Chron.14:11-12.

6. Gracious Father, every strength that I have lost on the altar of sin and carelessness, restore back to me in Jesus name. Isa.40:29-31.

7. Holy Spirit of God, help my weaknesses, to walk with God in Spirit and in truth for acceptable service in God's kingdom, in Jesus name.

8. Holy Spirit of God,  help my weaknesses; strengthen my health, my marriage and every area of my life in Jesus name. Rom.8:26.

9. Help me LORD, to overcome many unseen adversaries, working against my life, my family and work/business, in Jesus' name. 2Chron.14:11-12, 1Corinth.16:9.

10. Jehovah Ezrah (My Helper) if you do not help me no man can help me; arise for my help in Jesus' name. Psalm121:1-2, 2Kings 6:25-30, Psalm33:20, Isa.41:10-13.

11. Heavenly Father: In all my journey this month and this year, let divine help locate me, in Jesus' name. Psalm 121:1-2, 23:1.

12. I can fast and pray O LORD but I need help; Help me to profit abundantly in Prayer, in Jesus' name. Psalm 127:1-2, Matt.17:19-21, 2Chron.14:11-12.

13.  I can work hard LORD but I need help: Help me to profit greatly in the work of my hands, in Jesus' name. 1Thessa.4:11, 2Thessa.3:10-23, Psalm 127:1-2, Isa.48:17.

14. Every battle set in array against my life, my ministry, my family, my business; Jehovah Tsebaoth fight my battles in Jesus name. 2Chron.20:15, 2Chron.32:8-23, Exodus 14:9-14.

15. My Father and my God: assign divine help to me, that suits my life in every dimension, in Jesus' name. Gen.2:18, Psa.121:1-2.

16. Give thanks to God for answering your prayers.

Prophetic Prayers For The Month of April (Starting, Friday 1st of April) 2022

THEME: POWER OF RESURRECTION.

TEXT: Ezek.37:1-14, Psa.85:1-13, Matt.28:1-9, John11:20-44, Philip.3:9-10.

Exhortation

Glory to God Who always causes us to triumph in Christ Jesus (2Corinth.2:14). Alleluia! The first quarter of the year is past and the second quarter has commenced. The LORD has been gracious to His church and we all are witnesses of His unfailing goodness and mercy. He has given us the RAIN OF BLESSINGS; He has pronounced FRUITFULNESS upon us and testimonies abound of all our God has done.

This month, as we prepare towards the celebration of Easter, the Lord wants us to pray that the POWER OF RESURRECTION be activated once again in our lives and situation. Even though our God has promised to do this for us, we have to do our own part by holding on to His sure promises and pray in faith.

As we pray together in unity of faith this month, the Power of Resurrection shall be evident in the church and in every area of our lives, to the glory of God, in Jesus' name

Remember, with Jesus Christ, Victory is Sure! Romans 8:37, 1John4:4.

PROPHETIC PRAYERS

1. Give thanks to God for the Victory we have in Christ Jesus. 2Cor.2:14

2. Give thanks to God for all the testimonies in the church and in your life. 

3. Sing praises to His Majesty for all the victories and testimonies in the past months.

4. Pray for cleansing from any form of sin, by the blood of Jesus Christ. 1John1:7-10.

5. Pray that the Mercy's 9o9o of God will speak for you again this month. Rom.9:15-16.

6. Every dead zeal preventing me from serving God in spirit and in truth, be awakened in Jesus' name. Psa.69:9.

7. Power of Christ's Resurrection: Awake me from spiritual slumber and rekindle the fire of revival in me, in Jesus' name. Psalm 85:6-13.

8. By the Power of Resurrection: Every deadness in my health, be awakened, in Jesus' name. Isa.53:5.

9. Power of Resurrection: Quicken every dying vision and every dying glory in me, in Jesus' name. Ezek.37:1-14.

10. By the Power of Resurrection: Every ordained benefactor for my life, sleeping and slumbering, awake to your mission in my life, in Jesus' name. 2Sam.9:1-13, Nehem.6:1-14.

11. Every ordained benefactor for my life, that is discouraged, sick and tired, be revived and energized in Jesus' name.

12. Power of Resurrection: Take charge in my family, take charge in my business, take charge in my ministry, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. 

13. By the Power of Resurrection: Every good thing and every great thing that is dying in my life, be activated to life, in Jesus' name.

14. Power of Resurrection: Empower me to conquer every challenge in every area of my life, in Jesus' name. Phil.3:9-10, Romans 8:37, 1John4:4.

15. Any of my glory that might have been buried with the dead, come out to me, by the Power of Resurrection, in Jesus' name. Matt.28:19, Romans 8:11.

16. Spirit of life by the Power of Resurrection: Come upon me, upon my marriage, upon my business upon my destiny, upon my family,..in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Matt.28:19, Romans 8:11.

PROPHETIC PRAYERS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH (Starting, Tuesday 1st Of March 2022.

Theme: I SHALL BE FRUITFUL

Text: Genesis 1: 25-28, Deut. 28:1-13, Psalm 1:1-6, Acts 14:17 

Praise ye the LORD!... Alleluiya!

Glory to God Almighty Who has always made His words practical and testimonial upon our lives. Indeed, His words are in Him "Ye" and in Him "Amen" - 2Cor.1:20. He does not promise in vain, neither does He allow His words to fail- Isaiah 55:11. This year, the LORD has promised to remember us for good in every area of our lives. His church shall be remembered for good and so shall everyone that truly put their trust in Him. 

In the previous month, He has given us 'Rain of Blessings'. This month, the LORD wants us to maintain a confession, which is, I SHALL BE FRUITFUL. We have to do our own part and leave the rest to Him for perfection since we have this sure word of Prophecy from Him: "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not" -Jerem. 33:3. Understand that doing your own part involves your faith, obdience, prayer and being at the right place at the right time. Hebrew 11:1-6, Deuteronomy 28:1-13, Psalm 1:1-6.

The Psalmist's confession is an encouragement for us "The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands."- Psalm 138:8. We also have these injunctions from the scriptures: "Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof." -Proverbs 18:21.  

"For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned" - 

Matthew 12:37. So, in all we do this month, let this  confession be in our mouth continually and let it settle in our spirit and soul that, "I SHALL BE FRUITFUL". Indeed, we are destined (by God) to be fruitful in every area of our lives. 

To be fruitful is to be productive, to be profitable, to yield abundance and be result oriented in all we do, to the glory of God. All these and more shall spring forth in our lives as we pray in unity of faith this month, in Jesus' name.

Remember, with Jesus Christ, Victory is Sure!

Shalom!

PROPHETIC PRAYERS

1. Thank God for His goodness and mercy that endureth forever, in every area of your life - Psalm 136:1-26.

2. Sing praises to God from the depth of your heart for all His blessings, seen and unseen, known and unknown. 1Corinth.2:9, 2Corinth.4:18.

3. Thank the Almighty God for His grace and authority that prevail over every situation in the church and in our lives. Matt.16:18-19, Jeremy.32:27, 17.

4. Give glory to God for all the testimonies of His faithfulness within the church, in your life and family. Lamentation 3:22-25.

5. plead for forgiveness of all sins- known and unknown -Psalm66:18.

6. Plead for His mercy. Pray that God's mercy will speak for you in every area of your life. Rom.9:15-16.

7. My Father and my God, grant me the grace to be fruitful in my spiritual life, starting from this month, in Jesus' name. Galatia 5:22-25.

8. Almighty Father: grant me the grace to be fruitful in evangelism, to give birth to spiritual children for the advancement of Thy kingdom, in Jesus' name. John 15:1-16, Matt.6:33.

9. Every evil tree bearing evil fruit in my life, be consumed by fire, in Jesus' name. Galatia 5:19-21, Matt.13:25.

10. Heavenly Father: release upon me unction for fruitfulness, this month and this year, in Jesus' name. Psalm 23:5-6, Psalm 1:1-3.

11. Holy Spirit of God: lead me in the paths of fruitfulness, in everything I do this month and this year, in Jesus' name - Psalm 23:1-6, 1:1-3, Psalm 119:105, Isaiah 48:17.

12. Holy Spirit of God: teach my hands to profiit and be fruitful in all I lay my hands upon this month, in Jesus' name. Isaiah 48:17.

13. Heavenly Father: my going out and my coming in this month shall be all fruitful, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Psalm23:5-6.

PROPHETIC PRAYERS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY (Starting, Tuesday 1st of February 2022)

Theme: Rain Of Blessings

Text: Lev.26:4, Joel 2:21-26, 1Kings17:1, 18:41-46,  Prov.10:22, Acts14:17.

Thank God it's another glorious month- Welcome to February! All glory to God Almighty for His goodness and mercy that endureth forever. The testimonies so far cannot be quantified by any measure; and more are still coming, by His grace.

God's mind for us this year is highly reviving and reassuring. Our hope is rekindled for glorious testimonies in every area of our lives. He has remembered us for good and this shall continue to be evident all through the year in Jesus' name- Amen! 

We have been coming to His presence with praises and thanksgiving since January, in what the LORD tags for us "Seven Sundays of Winning Praise". Now in the midst of it, this month the LORD directs us to pray on the theme: RAIN OF BLESSINGS. Just as in days of Elijah when he prophesied divine visitation by the rain after three and a half years of intense drought, and just as Prophet Elisha declared by the Spirit of the LORD "Tomorrow about this time shall a measure of fine flour be sold for a shekel, and two measures of barley for a shekel, in the gate of Samaria" and it was so, the Almighty God does not play with His words. 1Kgs17:1, 18:41-46, 2Kgs6:25-30, 7:1-20

As a child of God, our theme this month demands your absolute obedience to His injunctions - faithfulness in tithing and other obligations required of you as a Christian. This places you at a favourable position for His Rain of Blessings.

As we pray together in unity of faith this month, working hard under His matchless grace, we shall experience His rain of blessings in all we lay our hands upon to do, in different dimensions, in Jesus' name!

Shalom!

Prophetic Prayers

1. Sing praises to God and appreciate Him for His enduring love, goodness and mercy.

2. Glorify His holy name for the victories and testimonies God granted the church, seen and unseen.

3. Give thanks to God for making you triumph over all your challenges and for His sure promises. Psa.136:1-26, 2Cor.1:20.

4. Pray that His mercy will speak for your forgiveness and victory over sin. Prov.28:13.

5. Plead the mercy of God over your life and all you will do this month. Rom9:15-16.

6. Rain of God's righteousness, fall upon my prayers and translate them into testimonies this month, in Jesus' name. Hosea10:12, Isa.55:10.

7. Holy Spirit of God, grant me the strength and grace to seek the good of God's kingdom for all-round blessings, in Jesus' name. Matt.6:26-34, Psa.122:6-9.

8. God of all blessings, translate all that I do starting from this month, into blessings and testimonies, in Jesus' name. Joel 2:23-26, Psa.1:1-3.

9. Heavenly Father, send rain of Blessings and let the ground yield her increase for me this month and this year, in Jesus' name. Lev.26:4.

10. My Father and my God, beautify my life with Your rain of blessings this year, in Jesus' name. 

11. Mighty Father, let every step I take starting from now, be for blessings and testimonies, in Jesus' name. Psa.23:1-6.

"And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it" (Psalms 90:17).

12. Gracious Father, lead me in the paths of obedience, to "eat the good of the land", in Jesus' name. Isa.1:19, Deut.28:1-13.

13. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, lead to blessings this month and this year, in Jesus' name. Psa.19:14, Prov.10:11, 18:14, 6:63.

14. I refuse to labour in vain; I refuse to waste my efforts, my labour shall be watered and rewarded this month and this year, in Jesus' name. 2Chron.15:7.

15. Rain of Blessings: I receive you into my home, my marriage, my business and entire life, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Psa.1:1-3, Joel.2:21-26.

16. Thank God for answered prayers. Give glory and sing praises to His Majesty. Psa.67:2-7.

PROPHETIC PRAYERS FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY (Starting, Saturday 1st of January 2022)

Theme: PRAISE YE THE LORD!

Text: 2Corinth.2:14, Psalm 135:1-21, Psalm149:1-9, 150:1-6, Psalm 23:1-6,  Psalm 121:1-8.

1. Praise the Almighty God and glorify His holy name for His abiding presence with us throughout last year. Psa.136:1-26.

2. Praise Him for His supernatural grace upon the church. Ephes.1:22, 3:17-21, Matt.16:16-19

3. Praise Him for the authority He bestowed upon the church. Matt.16:16-19.

4. Praise God for His lovingkindness

5. Praise Him for all the victories and testimonies of the past years.

6. Praise Him for the seen and Praise Him for the unseen victories.

7. Praise Him for future victories and blessings. 1Corinth.2:9.

8. Praise God for His goodness and mercy over your family.

9. Praise Him for your business and work. Prov. 10:22.

10. My Father and my God: let Your mercy speak for me throughout this year, in Jesus' name. Rom.9:15-16.

11. Gracious Father: I cast all my burdens on You this year; lift me up, above shame, above  sorrow, above stagnancy, above lack and poverty, in Jesus' name. Romans 8:28, 37, 1Pet.5:7.

12. Jesus Christ My Great Shepherd: lead me in the paths that bring all-round victory, blessings and testimonies to me,  and glory to God, in Jesus' name. Psa.23:1-6, 121:1-8.

WORKERS SEMINAR HELD ON MONDAY, 27TH OF DECEMBER 2021, AT VICTORYLAND APOSTOLIC CHAPEL (General Headquarters). 19, AWOLOWO WAY, OKESUNA OTA, OGUN STATE, NIGERIA.

Theme: Role of Workers In Church Growth & Development.

Text: 1Tim.4:12, 1Cor.3:1-15, 12:3-6,  2Tim.2:1-22, 2Kings6:1-6.

1. WHO IS A WORKER IN GOD'S KINGDOM (THE CHURCH) ?

If you do not know or are not  sure who a worker is, you may not understand your proper place or role in God's kingdom. Just as a company without a formidable workforce remains dormant and underproduced, so is a church without active workers. Tell me a Church without active workers and I will tell you a church without strength, without foresight and without future. Such a church is like a vehicle engine without chassis.

Who Is A Worker?

A worker is one chosen by grace to render certain services unto God for the advancemen of His kingdom, under the leadership of a pastor or leader. 1Cor.15:10, Heb.5:4, Ephe 2:5-8. He is a solder in God's army batallion. 2Tim.2:1-3.

There are diversities of work/workers in the church, namely: Ushers, Choristers / Choir / Singers, Maintenance, Teachers, Welfare, etc. No one is too young to be a worker in their own respect provided they are of the age of accountability, who can differentiate between right and wrong. Joash or Jehoash was the youngest leader that ever ruled; he became king in Jerusalem, at the age of seven (7) years (2Kings12:1-2, 2Chron.24:1). Another one was Josiah, who became king at the age of eight (8) years (2Kings22:1, 12 ). 

As workers, we are sowing in God's kingdom towards the growth and development of the church. Workers are on the pay-slip of God  and Christ being the Head of the church, is our paymaster. Gal.6:6-10, 1Cor.3:8, 2Tim.2:6, Col.1:18, Ephe.1:22-23. Workers are Ambassadors for Christ and His church. Ephe.6:20, 2Cor.5:17-20. Also, workers are leaders-in-constant-training. If you are not trained as a worker, tó be a good follower, you cannot be a good leader. 2Tim.1-2,15.

QUALITIES OF A GOOD OR AN IDEAL WORKER.

Study the following Bible passages and list out the qualities of a good worker:

(a) 1Tim.4:12-13, John9:4, Luke 2:41-52.

*Charity and godly love

*Purity of heart and intention

*They reflect godliness in their conversation and whatever they do.

*They are Committed

*They are disciplined and obedient, as a test of being true workers. Heb.12:1-11

(b) 2Pet.1:5,10, 2Cor. 8:7, Rom.12:8, Prov.4:23, Heb.6:11-12

*They are Diligent

*They have Godly Virtues

*They have Temperance and Self-control.

*They are fruitful and productive 

(c) 2Tim.2:1-15, Acts 6:1-5, 1Tim.4:13

* They are Honest & Faithful

*They are people of good report.

*They are full of Holy Ghost, Faith and wisdom.

*They are meek

*They are learned in the things of God

*They are teachable

* They are readers.

 

WORKERS AS AGENTS OF GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT

1Cor.3:1-15, 2Kings6:1-6, Exod.17:8-13, Acts 6:1-6 

GROWTH is all about physical increase in size, number strength and value. DEVELOPMENT is the quality of  membership (the church), which is visible to the environment. Growth is to get bigger in size and number whereas development is improvement and progress in every area of the church, as it contributes positively to the overall life of the church, her members and the environment.

From our knowledge about who a worker is and their qualities, we can see clearly that workers in God's kingdom are agents of growth and development. We are called to work in His vineyard. If we do it faithfully and diligently, God releases the unction for quality increase (growth and development) upon the church. Just do your part faithfully and increase will come. 1Cor.3:6-10. However, it is God's church and so we have nothing to boast of, as workers; we are called by grace and that grace is of God. 1Cor.15:10, Ephe 2:9, Rom 3:27, 11:18. 

Whatever work you do in His vineyard, just do it "as unto the LORD", as one who will receive reward from Him. Col.3:23, Ephe 6:6, 1Cor.3:1-13. Whatever work we do, the ultimate aim is to bring souls into His kingdom for expansion (growth and development. Matt.12:30, 2Tim.2:10 ). The unity of the workers with their leader (or pastor), fosters growth and development. The following Bible instances picturize how workers stand as agents of growth and development:

1. Effective Evangelism and Follow-up: Evangelism without proper follow-up is like catching fishes and throwing them back into the river; it is ineffective to cause growth and development. As it was in the case of the Apostles of old after their Holy Ghost Baptism, Effective Evangelism and Follow-up, when prayerfully and tactically done, bring about supernatural growth and development. Acts 2:38-47.

2. Living an Exemplary Christian Lifestyle That Demonstrates The Love of Christ Towards All Men: This can attract unbelievers to Christ. They "read" us and understand the love of Christ better and thereby get attracted to Him. 2Cor.3:2, Acts 2:38-47.

3. Workers Form a Strong Force / Prayer house against satanic activities, for the advancement of the church. 2Tim.2:3-5, Nehem 4:7-12, Ephe 6:10-20.

4. They are Initiators For Growth and Development: Under the leadership of their pastor or leader, workers initiate growth and development in different dimensions. They bring laudable suggestions and contributions, they initiate projects and motivate church members, like the sons of the prophet. They teach members to learn commitment and sacrificial giving. 2Kings6:1-6, Acts 2:38-45, 4:32-37.

 

5. They are Helping Hands To Their Pastor in different areas and teach members same through the good examples portrayed by them. 2Kings 6:1-6, Matt.12:30.

6. They portray good virtues and characters in the eye of the entire membership of the church, as good example to them. 2Cor.3:2, 1Tim.4:12-13.

7. They Encourage and Strengthen Their Leader, in Word, in Obedience, in Unity, in Prayer, in Giving, ... This is symbolized by holding Moses' hands up during the war with Amalek. Exod.17:8-13.

*Final Note: God is not looking for "multitudes to work for Him. He is looking for"few" available ones, who are ready to be committed to Him. If we refuse to work for Him, He can replace us with "Stones", people we least expect, who have been far away from the grace. When the children of Israel were going for war, the instruction given to Gideon in this wise was to select the best "few" who were fit and ready. Judges 7:1- 12, Matt.22:14.