PRAYER AND FASTING SCHEDULE FOR AUGUST 2017 (Tue.29th-Thur.31st): DIVINE LIFTING AND PROMOTION

Text: psalm75:5-10, Isaiah 40:29-31, 1Samuel 2:6-8.

1
. Thank God for answered prayers, His daily blessings, goodness and mercy over the church, your life and family - Psalm68:9-10,19.
2. Thank God for the leadership of the church. Thank Him for upholding and sustaining the church in general. - Psalm68:9-11, 26.
3. Appreciate God for all the victories, successes and breakthroughs has granted the church this year. Thank Him for all the testimonies. Psalm135:1-4, 136:1-4.
4. Thank God for His ever present help- the help of His countenance upon the church, your  life and family. Psalm42:5, 46:1.
5. Ask God for forgiveness of sins and His unfailing mercy over the church,  your life and family. Psalm66:18, Proverbs 28:13, Rom9:15-16.
6. LORD, lift up the church above sin, shame and sorrow, in Jesus' name. Rom6:12-14, Joel2:26-27, Mt16:18
7. LORD, lift me and my family up, above defeat, shame and sorrow, in Jesus name. Rom6:12-14, Joel2:26-27, Rom9:33, Psalm31:1.
8. LORD, lift my life, my business and everything I lay my hands on above losses, debt, shame and defeat, in Jesus' name. Psalm25:3, 20.
9. Every mark of demotion, shame and sorrow, be removed from my life, NOW, in Jesus' name. Isaiah54:4, 1Pet2:6, Joel2:26-27, Col.2:14-15.
10. Father, it does not matter where I am now, lift me up to a position that will glorify Your name, in Jesus' name. 1Sam2:6-8.
11. Strength for supernatural upliftment, I receive NOW, in Jesus' name. Isaiah 40:29-31.
12. Father, You alone have the keys to unstoppable promotion, promote me beyond human imagination in Jesus' name. 2Sam2:6-8.
13. LORD, promote the church for breakthrough and expansion, in Jesus' name. Lk12:32, Job8:6-7, Mat16:18-19.
14. LORD, by Your unfailing mercy, open the door of promotion for me in all my endeavors,  in Jesus' name.. Psalm 75:6-7.
15. LORD, beyond human qualifications, let me find favour and mercy in Your sight for promotion,  in Jesus' name. Psalm 75:7, 1Sam2:6-7.
16. My Father and my God,  the pillars of the earth are Yours,  therefore everywhere I set my feet upon shall be for lifting and promotion, in Jesus' name,. 1Sam2:7, Joshua 1:3, Psalm 24:1-10.
17. My Father and my God,  I refuse to be stagnant, I refuse to be subdued by the waters of life,  in Jesus' name. Isa43:1-4.
18. Every glorious position that I have lost, I regain it back, in Jesus' name. Isa43:5-7, Psa126:1-6.
19. Angels of supernatural promotion,  LORD attach them to me, in Jesus' name. Exodus13:23.
20. LORD,  I receive the grace to co-operate with my angel, and to obey every instruction from Thy Holy Spirit, in my journey to the top, in Jesus' name. Exodus23:20-23.


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PRAYER AND FASTING SCHEDULE. JULY 2017 (Saturday29th-Monday31st): DIVINE PERFECTION

Text : Psalm 138:1-8,127:1, 57:1-2, Jn17:23, 1Cor.3:6-7, James 1:4, 17, 25, Acts3:6-7, Rom12:2, Heb13:21, James3:2, Psalm19:14.

(1) Thank God for bringing you safely to the 2nd part of the  year. Thank God for His grace upon the church, your life and family- Psalm138:1-2.
(2) Thank God for answered prayers in every area of your life and the church in general- Psalm138:3-6.  (3) Lord, forgive me every form of sin; save me from every craftiness of sin and Satan, in Jesus' name.- Psalm 66:18.  (4)Lord, have mercy on Your church and the members in general, in Jesus' name.- Psalm138:8.  (5)My Father and my God, perfect me in every meditation of my heart and every confession of my mouth, to the glory of Your name in Jesus name.- James3:2, Psalm19:14, Rev.3:2.  (6)Lord, do not let the meditation of my heart, nor the word of my mouth, nor the works of my hands, lead me astray, in Jesus' name.- James3:2, Psalm19:14.  (7)Father, help me to get rid of fear of the unknown in my service unto You, to serve in love, in Spirit and in truth, in Jesus' name.- John4:23-24, 1John 4:17-18.  (8) O Lord, perfect that which concerns the church, my life and family, in Jesus' name.  (9) O Lord, help VictoryLand to maintain perfect unity among the members, ministers and branches of the church, in Jesus' name- Jn17:23.  (10) Lord strengthen and perfect every good virtue, faith and commitment that is dying in me,  in Jesus' name- Rev3:2.  (11)Lord, perfect my efforts in every area of my life, in Jesus' name.- Heb13:21, 1Cor.3:6-7, Psalm127:1, 57:1-2.
(12) I receive the grace, patience, faith and all it takes to attain perfection in my service unto God and everything I do,  in Jesus name.- James1:4, 17, 25.
(13) O Lord, perfect healings upon my life,  family and business, in Jesus name.- Acts3:1-16.
(14) Lord perfect healings upon every area of the church, in Jesus name.- Acts3:1-16.
(15) I refuse to suffer in vain; Lord let all that I have suffered perfect my strength for greatness, in Jesus' name.  (16)O Lord, by the anointing of divine perfect, establish, strengthen and settle me,  in Jesus' name.- 1Pet.5:10.  (17)My Father and my God, perfect Your strength in my weakness, for the glory of Your name, in Jesus name.-2Cor12:9.

PARENTING (part 1)

How to inspire manners in your children

The home is the first school for the child. It is the laboratory where practical activities take place on daily basis. The Child learns every second, every minute, every hour and every day.
Children being who they are learn by imitating their parents in the home. Consciously or unconsciously, the child learns by example. They imitate their parents every inch in the home. Like a typical student, they are also curious to know and understand the "whats", the "whys" and the ...??? Whatever they learn shape their psyche and conduct on daily basis; they get inspired by what pleases them and tend to ask questions on what appears vague and questionable.

To inspire manners in your children, here are few tips:

1. When entering the house greet your children or even hug them. This should help develop their sense of love and self worth.

2. Be good to your neighbours and never backbite. Never speak ill of other drivers when on the road. Your children listen, absorb and emulate.

3. When calling your parents, encourage your children to speak to them. When visiting your parents take your children with you. The more they see you take care of your parents the more they will learn to take care of you.

4. Read to them a short story and  even a scripture a day – it doesn't take much time, but very impactful in creating strong bonds and wonderful memories.

5. Comb your hair, clean your teeth and wear presentable cloths even if sitting at home and not going out for the day. They need to learn that being clean and tidy has nothing to do with going out!

6. Try not to blame or comment on every word or action they say or do. Learn to overlook and let go sometimes. This certainly builds their self-confidence.

7. Ask your children's permission before entering their rooms ; don't just knock and enter. They will learn to do the same when attempting to enter your room.

8. Apologize to your children if you make a mistake. Apologizing teaches them to be humble and polite.

9. Don't be sarcastic or make fun of their views or feelings, even if you "didn't mean it" and "was only joking". It really hurts.

10. Show respect to your children's privacy. It's important for their sense of value and self-esteem.

11. Don't expect that they will listen or understand the first time. Don't take it personal ; be patient and consistent.

12. Pray with them. Show them how to pray. Lead by example.

Remember the Biblical injunction that says
Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this  is right. Honour thy father and mother; which is  the first commandment with promise; That it  may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long  on the earth. And, ye fathers, provoke not your  children to wrath: but bring them up in the  nurture and admonition of the Lord- Ephesians 6:1-4

OBJECTS OF SIN IN THE HOME : Parental Seduction

Beware of objects of sin in the home!  I call it Parental Seduction. It comprises a whole lot of things, actions and attitudes that predispose a child to different vices of immortality in the home. They include, but not limited to, nude pictures, adult magazines and videos, sexual acts between parents in the presence or neighbourhood of children, to mention just a few. 

These elements, to a large extent, affect the way children see the opposite sex in curiosity to know more and "see more".  It may further degenerate into addiction such as masturbation, nymphomania, underage and teenage sex as they grow up . Apart from those elements mentioned above, most times, parents, especially mothers often expose part or all of their nakedness in the presence of their children. This could make the children crave for the nakedness of other ladies or women outside. The common saying, "What I hear I may forget, but what I see I can never forget", cannot be far from reality.
Let us ponder on the following passages of the scriptures :

i. Ye have heard that it was said by them of old  time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: But I  say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a  woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart- Matthew5:27-28.

ii. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished,  bringeth forth death- James1:15.

Continual exposure of your body to your son, as a mother, builds a sensual (sexual) image on his mind. This may eventually degenerate to sexual sins. Fathers, try also to be modest in the presence of your daughters, as they grow up; you may never know what reflexes this translates to their moral values. 
As parents, I pray we would not be a stone of stumbling to our children; the grace and wisdom to lead and guide them aright, may the Lord bestow on us as parents, in Jesus' mighty name.

Remember, with Christ on our side, victory is sure! 
Have a pleasant time in His presence. 

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PRAYER AND FASTING SCHEDULE, 2017.

EXHORTATION 
Joel1:14, James4:3, Mt.7:7-12.

What is fasting? Fasting is the voluntary abstinence from physical food and/or drink in order to attain spiritual fulfillment. It is a time of separation to study God’s Word, elevate our faith and pray according to His will/word so that He alone receives all the glory. It is a time of solemn meditation and gathering among God’s people to cry with one voice and faith unto the LORD for a miraculous visitation- Joel1:14. Fasting is a decisive intention not to partake of physical food because your spiritual hunger is high or deep. It is not hunger strike; fasting without prayer is hunger strike!

Why do we fast? Certain feats would not be achieved without fasting and prayer-Mk9:29, Mt17:14-21. Fasting builds our faith and confidence to achieve and make the impossible possible. Calamities are averted, deliverance and healings come, mountains are surmounted and blessings are released- Jonah3:1-10, Acts12:5-11.

In the season of fasting and prayer, as we condition our mind and avoid unnecessary distraction, the Holy Spirit helps us to pray aright and pray with the right intentions- Rm8:26, James4:3. He helps us to pray for results that bring glory to His name alone. The more you are concerned about praying for the church of God, the more God will be concerned about you or your situation. So, fast with the right motive and pray as appropriate, by His grace.  

As we all, in the unity of faith and Spirit of Christ, prepare to fast and pray for the advancement of God’s kingdom, your life and everything that pertains to you will advance, in Jesus’ mighty name. God will perfect that which concerns you all-round, by His grace.- Prov11:25, Psa138:8.

With Christ on our side, victory is sure!
You are blessed!

S H A L O M !


JANUARY (Sun.29th-Tue.31st):  MONTH OF APPRECIATION & EXPECTATION.
Text: Psalm136:1-26; Psalm100:1-5,
*Note: Let all your prayers be done in the name of Jesus Christ-Phil.2:9-11, Jn14:13-14.

(i)Appreciate God for the past, the present and the future of VictoryLand Apostolic Chapel in general. (ii) Appreciate God for the ministers, leadership and entire membership of the church.- 1Tm.2:1-4, Psa.136:1-26.
(iii) Sing Praises and worship to Him for the testimonies- the healings, deliverances, breakthroughs and other blessings. (iv) Appreciate God for personal and corporate victory over enemies of the church and enemies of your destiny.  (v) Appreciate God for generational victory from the days of our fathers in this church.  (vi) Appreciate and thank God for all the good things/blessings He has prepared for us in the year 2017.  (vii) Pray for divine guidance and protection over your life, family and the church, for the glory of God, so as to enjoy all that God has for us in the year 2017. -Josh.1:3-8, Psa.17:4-8, 23:1-6, 121:1-8.   (viii) Express your faith and confidence in God, in all areas of your life, family and the church, for a great year 2017. Confess His mercy, grace and power to see you through, in Jesus’ name.


FEBRUARY (Sun.26th-Tue.28th): SEARCHING & SELF-EXAMINATION.
Text: Ps139:23-24, Ps66:18, Prov28:13, Lam3:40, Ps51:1-19.

*Note: Let all your prayers be done in the name of Jesus Christ-Phil.2:9-11, Jn14:13-14.

(i) Acknowledge and confess your sins unto God, Who alone can forgive- Ps51:1-6.
(ii) Ask for forgiveness and pardon for generational sins in your family and the entire church- Exod34:5-7, 20:5-6, Ps79:8-9, Lev.26:40-42. (iii) Ask for forgiveness and pardon for known and unknown sins in your life, family and the church in general- Ps19:12-13.  (iv) “Lord, purge and cleanse me from all forms of sins, blot out my iniquities and restore me, in Jesus’ name”- Ps51:7-12.  (v) “Search my life o God, and purge me from the marks and repercussion of sin, in Jesus’ name”- Ps139:23, Eccl2:26, Prov28:13.  (vi)Ask God for the Spirit of true repentance upon every member of VictoryLand Apostolic Chapel- Lam3:40, Prov28:13.  (vii) “O Lord, deliver me from sin-induced curses, in Jesus’ name”- Eccl.2:26, Prov26:2-3, Gal.3:13-14. (viii)Plead the precious blood of Jesus Christ to cleanse/purge the church from evil marks of sin and stagnation- Gal.6:17, Col2:13-15, 1Jn3:8.


MARCH (Wed.29th- Frid.31st): DIVINE MERCY
Text: Psalm 136:1-26, Rom.9:15-16, Joel.2:21-24, Psalm23:1-6, Hos10:12.
*Note: Let all your prayers be done in the name of Jesus Christ-Phil.2:9-11, Jn14:13-14.
  
(i)Thank God for His enduring mercy upon your life, your family and the church in general over the years- Psalm136:1-26. (ii)Ask for God’s mercy upon the church members, leaders and ministers in the entire ministry and branches  (iii)Ask for God’s mercy upon your life and family  (iv)Pray that His rain of mercy and all-round blessings shall continue to water our efforts to fruition throughout this year. (v)Pray that God’s mercy will speak peace, healings, deliverance, spiritual and material blessings into all branches of the church. (vi) “My father and my GOD, lead me in the paths of righteousness, mercy and favour this year, in Jesus’ name.- Psa.23:3. (vii) “LORD, let Your mercy guide and protect my entire family in all our journeys this year, in Jesus’ name”- Psa.23:4. (viii) “LORD, by Your unfailing mercy, prepare a table the enemy cannot overturn, a table of blessings and progress before me this year, in Jesus’ name” -Psa.23:5. (ix) “Oil of favour and mercy from the Lord, fall upon me NOW in Jesus’ name. -Psa.23:5. (x)Pray that God’s goodness and mercy will follow us everywhere, as individuals and as a church, in the year 2017- Psa.23:6.

APRIL (Frid.28th- Sun.30th): SUPERNATURAL REVIVAL
Text: Hos10:12, Psalm85:6-13, 84:1-12, Joel.2:12-13, Jn4:22-24.
*Note: Let all your prayers be done in the name of Jesus Christ-Phil.2:9-11, Jn14:13-14.
 
(i)Thank God for all His miracles and divine visitation in the church of God all over the world, including VictoryLand Apostolic Chapel- 1Tm2:1 (ii)Pray that the minds of the people will be renewed to serve the LORD, in Spirit and in truth- Rm12:1-3, Jn4:22-24. (iii)Pray for spiritual revival in all the branches of VictoryLand Apostolic Chapel.  (iv)Pray for spiritual revival among the men, the women, the youths and the children in the church. (v)Pray for spiritual revival among ministers and workers in all branches of the church.  (vi)Pray for spiritual revival in your life and family. (vii)Pray that the zeal, hunger and thirst to serve the LORD in spirit and in truth will come upon every member of the church, Jn4:22-24  (viii)Pray that the thirst and hunger to serve the only true God will increase across this town, this state, this nation and the world at large-1Tm2:1-5. (ix) LORD, let Your fire of revival break forth in all branches of the church, for salvation, healings, deliverance and diverse miracles, IJN- Acts2:1-2, 41-47; 3:1-10,  (x) God of supernatural revival, let Your rain of righteousness come upon me,  to water every area of my life, in Jesus' mighty name.- Hosea10:12. (xi)Oh LORD, let there be supernatural revival that will cause supernatural increase and fruitfulness across victoryLand branches all over, in Jesus' mighty name- Psalm85:12. (xii) My Father and my God, let Your righteousness look down from heaven, and release supernatural increase upon every area of my life (family, work/business, future...), in Jesus' name. - Psalm85:11-12.  (xiii) My Father and my God, let Your supernatural revival launch me in the right path to breakthrough and great achievements, in Jesus' mighty name. - Psalm85:13.


MAY (Mon.29th- Wed.31st):  POSITIVE CONFESSION
Text: Isa40:29-31, 2Cor.4:13, Mt12:37, Heb11:1-6, Num14:28, Isa55:8-13, Psa118:17, 1Jn4:4, Rm8:37, 1Jn3:8, Gal3:13, Col2:14-15, Psa107:20.
*Note: Let all your prayers be done in the name of Jesus Christ-Phil.2:9-11, Jn14:13-14.

Faith is believing in the reality of the unseen. It is having the substance (reality and image) of what you are expecting from God on your mind before it happens. It is clinging to His unfailing promises while asking according to His will- Heb11:1-6, Jam4:2-3. Confession is speaking out your expectation consciously and decisively vis-à-vis your belief in His unfailing promises, until you see it happen. It is verbalizing what you believe will come to you, in the ears of God Almighty, until it materializes. -2Cor.4:13, Mt12:37, Heb11:1-6, 2Cor1:20, Num14:28.

(i)Thank God for all His promises that are ‘yea’ and in Him ‘amen’. Thank Him because He is the only God that answers prayers -2Cor1:20, Mt7:7, Jn14:13-14. (ii)Thank God for all-round victory, always- 1Cor15:57, 2Cor2:14-15. (iii)Ask God to help your faith, in actualizing all that He has for you and your family, this year- Mk9:17-24. (iv)Ask for the spirit of living faith upon every member of the church so as to profit from all that God has for us this year- 2Cor4:13.  (v)Ask that as you trust in His unfailing promises, He will empower His word in your mouth to fulfill His will upon your life- Isa55:8-11. (vi)Pray that every Word/promise of God that has been prophesied up till now, upon your life and family shall come to pass speedily, in Jesus’ name- Isa55:10-11. (vii)Pray that every Word/promise of God that shall be prophesied upon you life and family shall be for your healing, deliverance and blessings, in Jesus’ name- Psa107:20. (viii)Ask the LORD to renew your strength to be able to wait for the fulfillment of His promises- Isa40:29-31 (ix)Confess what God’s Word says in Isaiah55:12-13, over the church, your life and family, IJN.  (x)Confess what God’s Word says in 1Jn4:4, Rm8:37, over the church, your life and family, IJN. (xi)Confess what His Word says in 1Jn3:8, Gal.3:13, over the church, your life and family, IJN. (xii)Confess what His Word says in Col.2:14-15, over the church, your life and family, IJN. (xiii)Confess what His Word says in Psa118:17, over the church, your life and family, IJN.  (xiv)Confess what you will achieve by the unfailing grace of Almighty God this year, IJN- Phil.4:13.


JUNE (Wed.28th Frid.30th):  SUPERNATURAL ABUNDANCE
Joel2:21-24; Prov.10:22; Gen.27:28-29; phil.4:19, 7; Psa23:1, 5-6, Deut.8:18, 28:1-13; 30:8-10; 2cor.9:8.
*Note: Let all your prayers be done in the name of Jesus Christ-Phil.2:9-11, Jn14:13-14.
*Remember that the prayer for abundant blessings can only attract God’s attention if you are ready to fulfill the conditions attached to it. These conditions are the keys to God’s storehouse of supernatural abundance- Deut.28:1-13, Isa.1:19, Mal.3:8-12, Prov11:24-26, Lk6:38, Psa.1:1-3, Gen.22:16-17, Jer.17:7-8.
(i)Thank God for His mercy, spiritual and material blessings upon the church and your family-Psa.136:1-26.  (ii)Thank Him for answered prayers, in all areas of your life.  (iii)Ask for grace to obey God’s word and fulfill the conditions for supernatural abundance.  (iv)Ask that His mercy will speak supernatural abundance, spiritually and materially, into your life and family, IJN.  (v)Ask that His mercy will speak supernatural abundance, spiritually and materially, into the church, in all dimensions. (vi)Ask that His rain of Blessings will come upon all our efforts (as a church) this year. (vii)Ask that His rain of Blessings will come upon all your efforts this year. (viii)‘I refuse to be stagnant this year, IJN’. (ix) ‘I refuse to waste my efforts this year, IJN. (x)My business will not be a waste; it will not collapse, IJN’. (xi) ‘I refuse to waste money and other useful resources this year, IJN’. (xii)‘My business/work, I address you in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, move forward (to higher ground), IJN’. (xiii)‘Lord, grant me blessings without struggle nor sorrow, IJN’- Prov10:22.

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MORE THAN CONQUERORS

   Whao! It's another year 2017!

All glory, praises and adoration with thanksgiving to Almighty God for His unfailing grace upon our lives, family, business and all-round pursuits. That we are alive, hale and hearty today, is by His great grace; for this, if not for any other reason, I think it will not be out of place to join the innumerable celestial and terrestrial trains in the echoes of worship and jubilation unto our God. Halleluiah!
We were faced with diverse challenges in the year- challenges of faith, hitches and barriers, but the LORD saw us through. Great is His faithfulness! As a nation, political unrest, economic and security challenges stared us (and still does) in the face with attendant ripples in different quarters. But glory to our heavenly Father for the grace to overcome ...in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us- Rom.8:37. So, let us celebrate, jubilate and appreciate Him for everything.

By His grace, this year is a year of supernatural renewal, a year of renewal of all that is necessary for you to succeed, spiritually, financially, family-wise, business-wise,… and what have you?- Isa.40:29-31. Though your best effort, well-channeled towards your goals and aspirations, is essential here, but you need to learn to depend on God to perfect everything in due course- Psa138:8, Deut32:4. We also need to search ourselves and make amends where we have erred in the past- Lam3:40; we need to trust in His unfailing strength to overcome our weaknesses, just as we apply His wisdom and precepts- 2Cor.12:9, Prov.4:5-9, Eccl.9:18.

This year 2017, as you do your best and leave the rest to God, He will surprise you for good; He will change your story, renew your life, your strength and your testimony from glory to glory, in Jesus’ name. Just take your time, write down your goals(Habb2:2-3), work and walk steadily with your goals; run but do not run ahead of purpose nor try to cut corners.

I pray the Almighty God will see you through and your testimony will know no bound. Divine provision, promotion, breakthrough, healing, deliverance and other spiritual blessings, are our birthright in Christ; these will be recorded in every area of your life this year, in Jesus’ name! (Amen). Always remember, we are more than conquerors!

With Christ on our side, victory is sure!

Shalom!