Theme: God of Perfection
Exhortation
Alleluiyah! For the LORD God Omnipotent reigneth.
All glory, honour and adoration to God Almighty for His mercy endures forever. Thank God it is another month; another season of divine intervention. Indeed, it has been a journey of various challenges in the first half of the year, but thanks be unto God for granting us victory every step of the way. In all we have been passing through, whether as individuals or as a nation, one thing has been our consolation: we are more than conquerors through Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior (Romans 8:37). Amen!.
Last month, under the direction of the Holy Spirit, we prayed for "our Jerusalem" (our nation), that God would intervene in the affairs of our nation. No doubt we have been witnessing the mighty hands of God in different areas; we are confident in the unfailing ability of the Almighty God to put an end to the violence, killings, destruction and bloodshed, bringing evil perpetrators to book. We shall continue to pray in this regard. Let it be reiterated here that, our Monthly Prayer Themes are not time-bound; they are to be prayed cumulatively all through the year to the glory of God.
This month, Our God has directed us to pray for perfection. Our theme this month says: GOD OF PERFECTION (Psalms 138:8). Earlier in Psalms 127:1, the Psalmist has declared by the Spirit of the LORD, "Except the LORD builds the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain". By implication, we are enjoined to be informed that, however fast and hard we try to achieve something in life, nothing will happen unless God perfects our efforts. In other words, nothing substantially good will happen for us unless God makes it happen, be it in your health, marriage, business or finances. Take for instance, a sick person goes to the hospital, spends fortune to revive their health but still ends up dying in the process. It is not everyone that goes to the hospital comes back healed. This is why we need God's factor of perfection. This was the case of the woman with issue of blood in Luke 8:43-48; Jesus Christ did the perfection when she had an encounter with Him. In like manner, a businessman may spend a lot investing in a business but yet without good returns to show for it. Also, one might have the advantage of being guarded by soldiers for protection and security, yet be attacked by forces of darkness, or other seen and unseen, known and unknown forces. God's perfection makes the difference. Except the LORD perfect our efforts, all will end in vanity. This is why we need to trust and lean on Him for ultimate breakthrough in all we do.
His perfection is the seal of fulfillment translating our efforts into testimonies. The Psalmist had various practical experiences with God in this regard and therefore declared: "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. In this verse, he reminded God of His enduring mercy. The perfection that God gives comes through God's mercy, for He will have mercy on whom He would have mercy and compassion on whom He would have compassion; not of him that runneth nor of him that willeth but of God that showeth mercy (Romans 9:15-16).
This month, as we pray with this spirit of faith, God's supremacy of perfection is going to show forth in our prayers and pursuits, translating them into practical testimonies, in Jesus' Name.
Remember, with Jesus Christ on board our journey, Victory is Sure!
Shalom!
Prophetic Prayer Points
1. Give thanks to God for His goodness and mercy that endure forever.
2. Thank Him for His help and abiding presence with us in all situations. -Isaiah 41:10-13, Psalms 46:1.
3. Appreciate His supremacy over all situations. -Jeremiah 32:27, 17,
4. Give glory to God for always making us triumph over all situations. -2Corinthians 2:14.
5. Ask for forgiveness of known and unknown sins. Ask for mercy. -Psalm 66:18-20, Romans 9:15-16.
6. Heavenly Father, let your mercy speak for me throughout this month, this year, now and in my future, in Jesus' Name. -Psalm 66:18-20, Romans 9:15-16.
7. Heavenly Father, wherever I have been condemned, let Your mercy justify me, in Jesus' Name. -James 2:13.
8. Father, wherever I have been despised, let Your mercy esteem and dignify me, in Jesus' Nam. -Isaiah 60:13-16.
9. My Father and my God, wherever I have been sick, let Your mercy perfect healing for me, in Jesus' Name. -Psalm 138:8.
10. My Father and my God, wherever I have been weak, let Your mercy perfect strength for me, in Jesus' Name. -Psalm 138:8, Isaiah 40:29-31.
11. My Father and my God, wherever I have been afflicted and oppressed, let Your mercy perfect deliverance for me, in Jesus' Name. -Psalm 138:8.
12. God of Perfection, perfect spiritual growth and genuine revival in my life, in Jesus' Name. -Hebrews 6:1,
13. God of Perfection, perfect spiritual growth and genuine revival in my family, in Jesus' Name. -Hebrews 6:1,
14. God of Perfection, perfect spiritual growth and genuine revival in the church, in Jesus' Name. -Hebrews 6:1.
15. God of Perfection, wherever there have been troubles, turbulence and confusion in this nation, perfect peace and calmness, in Jesus' Name. -Psalm 138:7-8, John 14:27, Isaiah 9:6-7.
16. God of Perfection, wherever there have been killings and bloodshed in this nation, perfect cleansing and restore peace, in Jesus' Name. -Jeremiah 30:17.
17. Gracious Father, where there has been backsliding in the church, restore genuine salvation and revival, in Jesus' Name. -Psalms 51:12, 80:3.
18. God of Perfection, it does not matter where I am now, perfect my lifting up, in Jesus' Name. -Psalm 138:8, Job 22:27-30.
19. God of Perfection, perfect protection and security upon me and my entire family, in Jesus' Name. -Psalm 138:8.
20. God of Perfection, perfect all that concern me spiritually, in Jesus' Name. -Psalm 138:8.
21. God of Perfection, perfect all that concern me physically and materially, in Jesus' Name. -Psalm 138:8.
22. God of Perfection, perfect all that concern my finances, in Jesus' Name. -Psalm 138:8.
23. God of Perfection, perfect all that concern my business and teach me to profit abundantly, in Jesus' Name. -Isaiah 48:17, Psalms 127:1, Psalms 138:8.
24. My Father and my God, where I have been foolish and ignorant, perfect wisdom in my life, in Jesus' Name. -1Corinthians 1:24-31.
25. God of Perfection, perfect all my pursuits this year and translate my prayers into testimonies, in Jesus' Name. -Psalms 138:7-8.
