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.