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PRAYER GUIDE FOR DECEMBER (Sat.1st - Mon.3rd) 2018
Theme: UNITY FOR ALL-ROUND TRANSFORMATION OF THE CHURCH
Text: Ephes4:1-6, 13, Gen.11:1-6, Psa133:1-3.
**Note that the prayer for the church is far more important than the prayer for your own self; the church is greater than every individual. Therefore, pray it with all sense of commitment, seriousness and faith; then the Lord shall reward you accordingly... Prov.11:25, Psa133:3, 122:6-9, Gal.6:7-10, 1Tm2:1-6.
1. Thank God for upholding the church and the members in the bond of peace and unity- Ephe4:3.
2. Thank God for strengthening the church continually against every gate of hell- Mt16:18.
3. Thank God for all-round victory of the church and the members over every manipulation of the enemy- Rm8:37.
4. Thank God for guiding and leading the church this far by His grace and mercy- Exod.15:9-13.
5. Thank God for His mercy that has endured continually upon His church- Psa136:1-4, 13-16.
6. Appreciate His faithfulness in all areas of your life, your family and the church- Lam.3:22-24.
7. Ask for forgiveness of sins- sins of omission, sins of commission, and sins that easily beset- Psa19:12-14, Heb12:1, Psa66:18.
8. O LORD, have mercy on the church; let Thy mercy speak for the church in all ramifications, in Jesus' name- Rm9:15-16.
9. The Spirit of oneness that reigned at Pentecost, come and reign in the church for supernatural transformation, in Jesus' name- Acts2:1-7.
10. Spirit of unity as of old, come upon every member of the church and kindle the fire of revival in the church, in Jesus' name- Acts2:36-42.
11. Divine Spirit of unity, come upon the church for supernatural multiplication, in Jesus' name- Acts2:1-7, 36-42.
12. Divine Spirit of unity, come and announce the glory of God in VictoryLand and proclaim His testimonies in different places, in Jesus' name- Acts2:1-7, 36-42.
13. Heavenly Father, the kind of unity that made the apostles care dearly for the work of God, let such descend and work among us, in Jesus' name- Acts4:31-37.
14. Divine Spirit of unity, come upon every member of the church to mind the same thing, speak the same thing with the same focus and same faith, for the advancement of Thy church, in Jesus' name- Ephe4:1-7.
15. Bond of unity that cannot be broken by any instrumentality of the devil, bond of unity that can make every impossibility possible, even the bond of unity that can not be restrained by any powers, take over the church, in Jesus' name- Gen.11:1-6.
16. Supernatural force of unity binding the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost together, move across VictoryLand, bind the church together for all-round transformation, in Jesus' name- 1Jn5:7, Jn1:1.
17. In the Spirit of the unity of Trinity, I prophesy blessings upon every member of the church, I prophesy peace, divine protection and security upon every member of the church, I prophesy all-round breakthrough, supernatural enlargement & prosperity upon the church in general, in Jesus' name- Psa122:6-9, 133:3.
PRAYER GUIDE FOR November (Thur. 1st - Sat. 3rd 2018)
Text: Jer33:19-22, Psa136:1-26, Isa24:14-15, 1Cor.1:20-24.
Theme: Praise to The Covenant Keeping God.
1. Thank God for answered prayers since the beginning of the year. Thank Him for all the blessings and testimonies in your life and family.
2. Thank the covenant keeping God for His faithfulness upon your life and the church in general.
3. Thank God for shutting the door against the gates of hell in the church and in your family.
4. Appreciate the covenant keeping God for His goodness in your life, in your family and in all your endeavors.
5. Thank Him for making all things work together for your good and for your benefit. Rom.8:28, Psa103:1-2.
6. Appreciate the Almighty God for the seen and the unseen miracles He has done in your life and family. Psa34:19, 1Cor. 2:9.
7. Thank God for all the victories in your life and family, for smiting the enemies of your life and delivering you from the captivity of the enemy, Psa136:1-12.
8. Thank the covenant keeping God for leading and guiding you every step of the way, Psa23:1-4.
9. Thank the Almighty God for His enduring mercy over your life and entire family.
10. For His covenant of supernatural protection and security over your life and entire family, sing praises unto God, –Psa121:4-8, 23:3-4.
11. Count your blessings one by one since the beginning of this year; and sing praises unto Him with this understanding. Psa47:1-7.
12. Sing praises to the covenant keeping God for forgiving all your iniquities and healing your diseases. Psa103:1-3.
13. Sing praises unto God for His enduring mercy, redemption and provision. Psa136:23-26, 103:4-5.
14. Blood of Jesus! Blood of Covenant!! destroy every evil covenant in my life and family, in Jesus' name. Colos.2:14-15.
15. My Father! My Father!! Let Thy original covenant be established in my life and family, Jesus' name.
16. God of covenant, show forth in my case; disappoint and disgrace every bragging of the enemy over my life and family, in Jesus' name. 1Kgs18:30-40.
17. Continue to appreciate the Covenant keeping God in all areas of your life. 1Thess5:16-18
Theme: Praise to The Covenant Keeping God.
1. Thank God for answered prayers since the beginning of the year. Thank Him for all the blessings and testimonies in your life and family.
2. Thank the covenant keeping God for His faithfulness upon your life and the church in general.
3. Thank God for shutting the door against the gates of hell in the church and in your family.
4. Appreciate the covenant keeping God for His goodness in your life, in your family and in all your endeavors.
5. Thank Him for making all things work together for your good and for your benefit. Rom.8:28, Psa103:1-2.
6. Appreciate the Almighty God for the seen and the unseen miracles He has done in your life and family. Psa34:19, 1Cor. 2:9.
7. Thank God for all the victories in your life and family, for smiting the enemies of your life and delivering you from the captivity of the enemy, Psa136:1-12.
8. Thank the covenant keeping God for leading and guiding you every step of the way, Psa23:1-4.
9. Thank the Almighty God for His enduring mercy over your life and entire family.
10. For His covenant of supernatural protection and security over your life and entire family, sing praises unto God, –Psa121:4-8, 23:3-4.
11. Count your blessings one by one since the beginning of this year; and sing praises unto Him with this understanding. Psa47:1-7.
12. Sing praises to the covenant keeping God for forgiving all your iniquities and healing your diseases. Psa103:1-3.
13. Sing praises unto God for His enduring mercy, redemption and provision. Psa136:23-26, 103:4-5.
14. Blood of Jesus! Blood of Covenant!! destroy every evil covenant in my life and family, in Jesus' name. Colos.2:14-15.
15. My Father! My Father!! Let Thy original covenant be established in my life and family, Jesus' name.
16. God of covenant, show forth in my case; disappoint and disgrace every bragging of the enemy over my life and family, in Jesus' name. 1Kgs18:30-40.
17. Continue to appreciate the Covenant keeping God in all areas of your life. 1Thess5:16-18
PRAYER SCHEDULE THE MONTH OF OCTOBER ( Mon.1st-Wed.3rd), 2018.
Theme: Greater Strength for Greater Victory
Text: Psa8:1-9, Zech.4:6-9, Mk6:7, 33-51, Acts1:8, Jer.32:17, 20, 26-27,
1Sam17:33-51
1. Thank God for the excellency of His power over the church and over your family.
2. Thank God for silencing every avenger and enemy of your life and destiny.
3. Appreciate Him for His goodness and mercy over your life and family.- Psa8:1-4.
4. Thank Him for putting you in control and dominion over every situation and over every manipulation of the enemy. Psa8:4-8.
5. Ask for forgiveness of every form of sin, besetting sins and generational sins that can hinder the move of God in your life and family- Psa66:18, Hos7:1.
6. O Lord, grant me total victory over every form of sin and its repercussions, in Jesus' name.
7. Ask that the mercy of God will speak for you throughout this prayer and in every area of your life.
8. I receive greater strength for spiritual upliftment, in Jesus' name.
9. Holy Spirit of God, pour on me power for supernatural victory in every area of my life, in Jesus' name- Acts1:8
10. Every mountain standing on my way to greater victory, I command you to disappear, in Jesus' name- Zech.4:6-9.
11. Every stubborn battle, waged against my life, against my family and against my business, scatter by fire in Jesus' name- Heb.12:29.
12. Every Goliath contracted by the kingdom of darkness, against my life and family, die by fire, in Jesus' name- 1Sam.17:33-58, Heb.12:29.
13. LORD, feed me with spiritual diet of your word, to overcome every manipulation of the enemy, in Jesus' name- Mk6:7, 34-42, Matt.4:1-4.
14. Father, empower me to conquer every giant waiting for me at the point of breakthrough, in Jesus' name.- 1Sam.17:41-51.
15. Greater Strength for divine speed, to reach my goal faster, I receive in Jesus' name.
16. Strength beyond my weakness, strength greater than my power, come upon me by the Spirit of God, in Jesus' name- 1Sam17:41-51.
17. My Father and my God, wisdom for greater victory, greater exploits and greater profits, I receive in Jesus' name! - Eccles.9:16-18, Prov.4:7, 1Sam.17:41-51.
18. By the power of the Holy Ghost, every good thing I have started, I receive the strength to finish it successfully, in Jesus' name- Zech.4:6-10.
19. I prophesy: Victoryland, receive greater strength for supernatural expansion & for greater exploits, in Jesus' name.- Ezek37:1-11.
20. I prophesy: my spiritual life, my business, my marriage and my family, receive greater strength for supernatural victory, in Jesus' name.- Ezek37:1-11
Text: Psa8:1-9, Zech.4:6-9, Mk6:7, 33-51, Acts1:8, Jer.32:17, 20, 26-27,
1Sam17:33-51
1. Thank God for the excellency of His power over the church and over your family.
2. Thank God for silencing every avenger and enemy of your life and destiny.
3. Appreciate Him for His goodness and mercy over your life and family.- Psa8:1-4.
4. Thank Him for putting you in control and dominion over every situation and over every manipulation of the enemy. Psa8:4-8.
5. Ask for forgiveness of every form of sin, besetting sins and generational sins that can hinder the move of God in your life and family- Psa66:18, Hos7:1.
6. O Lord, grant me total victory over every form of sin and its repercussions, in Jesus' name.
7. Ask that the mercy of God will speak for you throughout this prayer and in every area of your life.
8. I receive greater strength for spiritual upliftment, in Jesus' name.
9. Holy Spirit of God, pour on me power for supernatural victory in every area of my life, in Jesus' name- Acts1:8
10. Every mountain standing on my way to greater victory, I command you to disappear, in Jesus' name- Zech.4:6-9.
11. Every stubborn battle, waged against my life, against my family and against my business, scatter by fire in Jesus' name- Heb.12:29.
12. Every Goliath contracted by the kingdom of darkness, against my life and family, die by fire, in Jesus' name- 1Sam.17:33-58, Heb.12:29.
13. LORD, feed me with spiritual diet of your word, to overcome every manipulation of the enemy, in Jesus' name- Mk6:7, 34-42, Matt.4:1-4.
14. Father, empower me to conquer every giant waiting for me at the point of breakthrough, in Jesus' name.- 1Sam.17:41-51.
15. Greater Strength for divine speed, to reach my goal faster, I receive in Jesus' name.
16. Strength beyond my weakness, strength greater than my power, come upon me by the Spirit of God, in Jesus' name- 1Sam17:41-51.
17. My Father and my God, wisdom for greater victory, greater exploits and greater profits, I receive in Jesus' name! - Eccles.9:16-18, Prov.4:7, 1Sam.17:41-51.
18. By the power of the Holy Ghost, every good thing I have started, I receive the strength to finish it successfully, in Jesus' name- Zech.4:6-10.
19. I prophesy: Victoryland, receive greater strength for supernatural expansion & for greater exploits, in Jesus' name.- Ezek37:1-11.
20. I prophesy: my spiritual life, my business, my marriage and my family, receive greater strength for supernatural victory, in Jesus' name.- Ezek37:1-11
PRAYER GUIDE FOR SEPTEMBER 2018. (Sat.1st - Mon.3rd)
Theme: GREATER HEIGHTS
Text: Phil.3:10-14, Habak3:17-19, Psa146:1-10.
Hymn: I'm Pressing On The Upward Way.
1. Thank God for all His goodness, blessings and testimonies over the entire church, including the ministers.
2. Thank God for all His goodness, blessings and testimonies over your life and entire family.
3. Thank Him specifically for all the victories He has given the church and your family, since the beginning of this year.
4. Plead for forgiveness of sins that may hinder your testimonies this month and this year.
5. Plead with God for forgiveness over every besetting sin that may hinder you from achieving greater heights.
6. Plead for God's mercy; that His mercy will open doors to greater heights of testimonies, in every area of your life.
7. Every plan of the enemy, seeking to truncate my journey or divert my journey from the kingdom of God, scatter by fire, in Jesus' name!- Psa97:3, Psa18:28-36.
8. LORD, lift up Your church above shame and sorrow, in Jesus' name.
9. Every force of affliction, fashioned against the progress of the church, catch fire in Jesus name! Heb12:29, Psa.34:19, Psa.97:3.
10. Whether the devil likes it or not, affliction shall not rise again in the church; affliction shall not rise again in my life; it shall not rise again in my family, in Jesus' name! Nah.1:7.
11. My Father and my God, I rise above shame and sorrow, above every satanic manipulation (of the enemy), in Jesus' name.
12. Lord, lift me up to the position of authority and superiority over every instrumentality of the devil, in Jesus' name.
13. Satanic forces and traps waiting to destroy my life in the journey to greater heights, fire and thunder of God, destroy them in Jesus name!- Psa18:37-40, Psa124:1-8.
14. I refuse to be stagnant in every area of my life, in Jesus name!
15. Grace for greater heights, with diverse testimonies, I receive in Jesus' name!- 1Cor.15:10, Zech.4:6-9.
16. Every satanic spy, contracted against my life in my journey to greater heights, disappear by fire, in Jesus name!- Psa.18:44-50.
17. By the power of His grace, the church is rising to greater heights in all dimensions, in Jesus name!16. Every satanic spy, contracted against my life in my journey to greater heights, disappear by fire, in Jesus name!- Psa.18:44-50.
18. My Father and My God, glorious heights that none has ever reached in my family, catapult me there by supernatural grace, in Jesus' name- 1Cor.15:10, Zech.4:6-9.
19. By His unfailing grace, I am rising to greater heights, spiritually and all-round, in Jesus name!
20. Grace greater than my strength, help me to overcome every challenge in the journey to greater heights, in Jesus name!- Zech.4:4-6, Psa18:34, 39-40.
21. I prophesy: my SPIRITUAL LIFE, move to greater heights; my MARITAL LIFE, move to greater heights; my FAMILY, move to greater heights; my BUSINESS/WORK/MINISTRY, move to greater heights... in Jesus' name!- Mat.7:7-11, 2Cor.4:13.
PRAYER GUIDE FOR AUGUST, 2018.(Wed.1st - Frid.3rd).
Theme: I WILL DO A NEW THING...Isa.43:19.
Text: Isa.43:10-26, 18-19; Jer.32:27,17;
Gen.18:13-14; Jn9:1-25; Mk9:17-29.
1. Thank God for His love and mercy showered upon the church. Thank Him for same over your life and entire family- Lam.3:22-25.
2. Appreciate God for all the testimonies in your life, family and the church in general.
3. Thank Him for all He has done, all He is doing and all He is going to do- Isa.43:19-21,
Jn9:3.
4. Ask for the forgiveness of your sins, His pardon and mercy over your life- Psa.66:18, Prov.28:13.
5. Father, I ask for the forgiveness of my sins, sins of prayerlessness and unthankfulness; forgive me O Lord, for Thy Mercy's sake, in Jesus' name- Isa43:22-25.
6. Father, pour on me the Spirit of faith and sound mind, to be a partaker of new things & new testimonies, in Jesus' name- Isa43:22-26, Gen.18:13-14, Mk9:17-29.
7. My Father! My Father!! Remove the old garment (of sin and shame) from my life, in Jesus' name- Zech.3:1-4, Psa132:18.
8. Every "old garment" that is void of God's glory, which people have identified me with, be consumed by fire from heaven, in Jesus' name!- Heb.12:29.
9. Heavenly Father, clothe me with a new garment- garment of favour, of power, of fruitfulness and of glory, in Jesus' name.- Zech.3:3-5, Matt.6:28-30.
10. Father, every old story in my life and family, that does not glorify God, be cancelled by the blood of Jesus Christ- Col.2:14-15, 2Cor.5:17.
11. Every thought of my past life, that makes me to mourn and prevent s me from moving forward, be wiped off by the blood of Jesus Christ- Col.2:14.
12. Father, rewrite the story of my life for Your gloryl and honour, in Jesus' name.- 2Cor.5:17, Isa43:18-21, Jn9:1-25.
13. Heavenly Father, testimonies that will be difficult for people to believe, let it happen in my life and family this year, in Jesus' name! - 1Cor.2:9, Isa43:19, Jn9:1-25.
14. Holy Spirit of God, all that I need to do, the steps that I need to take, to launch into the realm of new testimonies this year, teach me and guide me through, in Jesus' name.- Isa43:21-26.
15. Father, make a way for me in the wilderness of life and do a new thing that will announce Your glory in my life, in Jesus' name- Isa43:19.
16. Whether the devil likes it or not, my life will announce God's glory and I will have new testimonies this year, in Jesus' name -Isa43:19.
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ONE-DAY RETREAT FOR MINISTERS
Date: 1st May, 2018 (Workers Day).
Exhortation: Leading By Example
Text: Jude: 1:3, Phil.2:1-5, 3:16, Jn13:4-17.
To lead the people of God effectively, we have to model our leadership after Christ's pattern. Our TALKING does not carry much weight until we show the followers (by example) our DOING. Jesus always taught His disciples, leadership by example - Jn13:4-7, 12-17. Here, Jesus gave them an example to follow.
Jesus used the feet washing exercise as a double-edged concept:
One was an initiation for them to be an authority carrier as well as a cleansing exercise that initiated them into the realm of His holiness and power; it was to impact their ministry with His inner potential. Only Judas, who was to betray Him, was not given this authority- Jn13:4-12. The other was to teach His disciples exemplary leadership- Jn13:12-17; here again, only Judas, who had made up His mind to betray Him, was exempted -Jn13:18-26.
As a pastor or departmental leader, if you want your workers, followers/members to be punctual in church meetings, if you want them to be diligent, then you as the pastor/leader must show them what these virtues mean, by example.
If you want your followers/members to relate with you or talk about you with utmost respect, not only in your presence, but also in your absence, then you have to show them by example, in your relationship with your own leader or overseer. The way you relate with your own direct leader, the way you talk or do things, whether he is present or not, sends signals to your followers, members or workers, about how they should relate with you. Virtues beget virtues; if they don't see you lay a good example in this area, then don't expect such from them. Some show of disrespect (not all) to you as a leader, is due to what they see you (as a pastor) do to your own leader or overseer. This would eventually jeopardize our corporate leadership in the ministry as a whole. Hear the words of Jesus Himself:
"Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets" - Matt.7:12, ".. Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand" -Matt12:25.
Our collective leadership in the church/ministry in general, is occasioned and made effective by all ministers when we mind the same thing, talk/say the same thing (may be in different ways) and do the same thing per time. This tells the entire fellowship how united and strong our collective leadership is. Matt12:25, 1Cor.1:10, Phil.3:16, 2:1-5.
Our Values. Our Doctrine.
We must not devalue the church in any way, for whatever reason. We must say the same thing in line with the scriptures, irrespective of our personal interest. Don't send wrong signals the congregation in whatever you say or do; it may incite bad reaction from them.
Be honest in your words and actions- Rom12:16-17. Do not try to play smart; the congregation and members see everything. Some pretend they don't see it while others come out boldly to challenge such actions!
We should be sure of what we tell our followers; whatever you are not sure of, leave a safe margin for learning, research and findings. Don't conclude on a matter until you have found out what the Bible has to say about it or you have prayed through to really know the mind of God on it. There is a difference between church doctrine and the Bible although, ideally, the former should be the offspring of the latter.
For instance, issues of dressing, wearing of jewelry, and such like, should be treated more as matters of the scriptures (and with convincing references) rather than matters of doctrines. Read, compare and contrast the following references with most church doctrines today: 1Pet.3:3-5, Gen.24:50-53, 1Tim.2:1,9 [Dressing for prayer meetings/fellowships should not be like party dressing. And for women, emphasis should be more on inner beauty of godliness and sobriety than outward adorning with gold or costly attire]. Rom.8:14, Jn14:26.
When it affects the issue of dressing or other areas of Christian living, MODESTY is the key word. Women who like to show off gorgeousness in dressing and spend too much of their resources on it, should rather do more of good works and put on godliness as a mark of inner beauty. One of the common references commonly quoted here is 1Pet3:3-5,
1"Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; 2 While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. 3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; 4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. 5 For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands".
Our concern here is why "wearing of gold" is singled out and considered unchristian or sinful whereas the other items mentioned in the same context "plating the hair...putting on of apprel" are upheld as normal. It is therefore pertinent to understand that the Bible is more concerned about the moral implication of what we wear as against mere religious sentiments. After all, those who do not wear gold/earrings/necklace do put on gold wristwatches, plait their hair with loads of attachment, have gold attachments on their shoes, bags and cloths - this is either hypocrisy or ignorance!
However, it is our responsibility to teach modesty and train our members how to relate with the Holy Spirit on any aspect of their lives- Spiritual, marital, Business, and what have you?
Leadership Quotes
,a. "You don't lead people by what you say to them; you lead them by what they see you do..." - Israelmore Ayivor.
b. "Leadership is an art expressed by the demonstration of characters worthy of imitation, emulation and inspiration. It is neither a title nor a position" - Israel more A.
c. "Practise what you preach; it is the best way to teach (and make people learn)" - Pastor Alonge M.
d. "The leaders' job is to show the way. The bottom line is that you can't tell anything about the condition of the way if you've not travelled on it yourself" - Israelmore A.
e. "...Anyone who has no example to show may not lead better" -Israelmore A.
f. "Leadership crisis erupt when people who have not learnt how to obey simple instructions are given the privilege to give commands- Leaders are experienced servants" - Israelmore A.
g. What I read [or what I'm told] I (may) forget; but what I see I can never forget" -Anonymous.
h. "It is easier for followers to read their leaders more than they read leadership books(2Cor.3:2)" - Pastor Alonge Moses.
Exhortation: Leading By Example
Text: Jude: 1:3, Phil.2:1-5, 3:16, Jn13:4-17.
To lead the people of God effectively, we have to model our leadership after Christ's pattern. Our TALKING does not carry much weight until we show the followers (by example) our DOING. Jesus always taught His disciples, leadership by example - Jn13:4-7, 12-17. Here, Jesus gave them an example to follow.
Jesus used the feet washing exercise as a double-edged concept:
One was an initiation for them to be an authority carrier as well as a cleansing exercise that initiated them into the realm of His holiness and power; it was to impact their ministry with His inner potential. Only Judas, who was to betray Him, was not given this authority- Jn13:4-12. The other was to teach His disciples exemplary leadership- Jn13:12-17; here again, only Judas, who had made up His mind to betray Him, was exempted -Jn13:18-26.
As a pastor or departmental leader, if you want your workers, followers/members to be punctual in church meetings, if you want them to be diligent, then you as the pastor/leader must show them what these virtues mean, by example.
If you want your followers/members to relate with you or talk about you with utmost respect, not only in your presence, but also in your absence, then you have to show them by example, in your relationship with your own leader or overseer. The way you relate with your own direct leader, the way you talk or do things, whether he is present or not, sends signals to your followers, members or workers, about how they should relate with you. Virtues beget virtues; if they don't see you lay a good example in this area, then don't expect such from them. Some show of disrespect (not all) to you as a leader, is due to what they see you (as a pastor) do to your own leader or overseer. This would eventually jeopardize our corporate leadership in the ministry as a whole. Hear the words of Jesus Himself:
"Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets" - Matt.7:12, ".. Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand" -Matt12:25.
Our collective leadership in the church/ministry in general, is occasioned and made effective by all ministers when we mind the same thing, talk/say the same thing (may be in different ways) and do the same thing per time. This tells the entire fellowship how united and strong our collective leadership is. Matt12:25, 1Cor.1:10, Phil.3:16, 2:1-5.
Our Values. Our Doctrine.
We must not devalue the church in any way, for whatever reason. We must say the same thing in line with the scriptures, irrespective of our personal interest. Don't send wrong signals the congregation in whatever you say or do; it may incite bad reaction from them.
Be honest in your words and actions- Rom12:16-17. Do not try to play smart; the congregation and members see everything. Some pretend they don't see it while others come out boldly to challenge such actions!
We should be sure of what we tell our followers; whatever you are not sure of, leave a safe margin for learning, research and findings. Don't conclude on a matter until you have found out what the Bible has to say about it or you have prayed through to really know the mind of God on it. There is a difference between church doctrine and the Bible although, ideally, the former should be the offspring of the latter.
For instance, issues of dressing, wearing of jewelry, and such like, should be treated more as matters of the scriptures (and with convincing references) rather than matters of doctrines. Read, compare and contrast the following references with most church doctrines today: 1Pet.3:3-5, Gen.24:50-53, 1Tim.2:1,9 [Dressing for prayer meetings/fellowships should not be like party dressing. And for women, emphasis should be more on inner beauty of godliness and sobriety than outward adorning with gold or costly attire]. Rom.8:14, Jn14:26.
When it affects the issue of dressing or other areas of Christian living, MODESTY is the key word. Women who like to show off gorgeousness in dressing and spend too much of their resources on it, should rather do more of good works and put on godliness as a mark of inner beauty. One of the common references commonly quoted here is 1Pet3:3-5,
1"Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; 2 While they behold your chaste conversation coupled with fear. 3 Whose adorning let it not be that outward adorning of plaiting the hair, and of wearing of gold, or of putting on of apparel; 4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. 5 For after this manner in the old time the holy women also, who trusted in God, adorned themselves, being in subjection unto their own husbands".
Our concern here is why "wearing of gold" is singled out and considered unchristian or sinful whereas the other items mentioned in the same context "plating the hair...putting on of apprel" are upheld as normal. It is therefore pertinent to understand that the Bible is more concerned about the moral implication of what we wear as against mere religious sentiments. After all, those who do not wear gold/earrings/necklace do put on gold wristwatches, plait their hair with loads of attachment, have gold attachments on their shoes, bags and cloths - this is either hypocrisy or ignorance!
However, it is our responsibility to teach modesty and train our members how to relate with the Holy Spirit on any aspect of their lives- Spiritual, marital, Business, and what have you?
Leadership Quotes
,a. "You don't lead people by what you say to them; you lead them by what they see you do..." - Israelmore Ayivor.
b. "Leadership is an art expressed by the demonstration of characters worthy of imitation, emulation and inspiration. It is neither a title nor a position" - Israel more A.
c. "Practise what you preach; it is the best way to teach (and make people learn)" - Pastor Alonge M.
d. "The leaders' job is to show the way. The bottom line is that you can't tell anything about the condition of the way if you've not travelled on it yourself" - Israelmore A.
e. "...Anyone who has no example to show may not lead better" -Israelmore A.
f. "Leadership crisis erupt when people who have not learnt how to obey simple instructions are given the privilege to give commands- Leaders are experienced servants" - Israelmore A.
g. What I read [or what I'm told] I (may) forget; but what I see I can never forget" -Anonymous.
h. "It is easier for followers to read their leaders more than they read leadership books(2Cor.3:2)" - Pastor Alonge Moses.
PRAYER GUIDE FOR JULY: Sunday 1st - Tuesday 3rd, 2018.
Theme: THE FIRE OF REVIVAL MUST NOT DIE!
Text: Lev.6:9-13, Psalm85:1-13, 1Kings18:21-41, Rom.8:11, 26.
1. Thank God for His grace and mercy over the church and the leadership in general
2. Thank God for His grace and mercy upon your life and family- Psa85:1-3.
3. Thank God for forgiving your sins and iniquity, for His redemption- Psa103:1-4
4. Thank God for all-round blessings upon your life and entire family- Psa103:1-5.
5. O LORD, I ask for the forgiveness of my sins; wipe away my sins by Thy precious blood, in Jesus' name.- Psa85:1-4, Col.1:13-14.
6. Every generational sin, from my father's and my mother's lineage, standing against my life, Father have mercy on me and wipe them off by Your blood, in Jesus' name.- Psa85:1-5.
7. Fire of revival from the presence of the LORD, come upon my life, in Jesus' name- Psa85:6-7.
8. Father, I yield my life as a living sacrifice upon Thy altar of grace, remold and remake me after Thy will, in Jesus' name- Lev.6:9, Rom12:1-2.
9. My Father and my God, kindle Your fire of revival upon my spirit, soul and body, in Jesus' name- Lev.6:12-13.
10. My altar of Spiritual sacrifice, connect with the fire of the Holy Ghost, in Jesus' name- Lev.6:12-13.
11. Fire of revival from the LORD, consume everything that is against my peace, my marriage, my family and my business, in Jesus' name- Psa85:6-8.
12. Father, by the fire of revival, I disconnect myself from every power that wants to pull me back into the world, in Jesus' name- Psa85:6-8, Heb.10:38-39.
13. Father, by the fire of revival, let Thy glory manifest in my life and entire family, in Jesus' name- Psa85:9-1, Rom.8:11,19,26, Isa.60:1-3.
14. Fire of revival from the LORD, come upon my life for supernatural increase, in Jesus' name- Psa85:10-13.
15. Consuming fire from the LORD, destroy every evil altar raised against my life, my marriage and my family, in Jesus' name- Heb.12:29.
16. Fire of revival from the LORD, destroy every satanic manipulation in my life and entire family, in Jesus' name.
17. Revival fire from the LORD, disgrace and disappoint every "altar of Baal" from my father's lineage and my mother's lineage, in Jesus' name- 1Kings18:21-29.
18. Father, wherever my altar of revival has been disorganized, I receive the grace to repair and re-organize it, in Jesus' name- 1Kings18:30-38.
19. Father, let Your revival fire in my life and entire family attract many to Christ, in Jesus' name.- 1Kings18:36-39.
20. Every satanic agent from the pit of hell, contending with the fire of God in my life and family, die by fire in Jesus' name- 1Kings18:39-40, Psa97:3.
21. My Father and my God, dangerous sleep, that can expose me to enemies' attack, I reject such sleep, in Jesus' name- Mat.13:25.
22. Fire of revival, continue to burn with greater strength, upon the altar in all branches of the church, and in the life of every member, in Jesus' name!- 1Kgs18:36-39, Psa.84:1-4.
Text: Lev.6:9-13, Psalm85:1-13, 1Kings18:21-41, Rom.8:11, 26.
1. Thank God for His grace and mercy over the church and the leadership in general
2. Thank God for His grace and mercy upon your life and family- Psa85:1-3.
3. Thank God for forgiving your sins and iniquity, for His redemption- Psa103:1-4
4. Thank God for all-round blessings upon your life and entire family- Psa103:1-5.
5. O LORD, I ask for the forgiveness of my sins; wipe away my sins by Thy precious blood, in Jesus' name.- Psa85:1-4, Col.1:13-14.
6. Every generational sin, from my father's and my mother's lineage, standing against my life, Father have mercy on me and wipe them off by Your blood, in Jesus' name.- Psa85:1-5.
7. Fire of revival from the presence of the LORD, come upon my life, in Jesus' name- Psa85:6-7.
8. Father, I yield my life as a living sacrifice upon Thy altar of grace, remold and remake me after Thy will, in Jesus' name- Lev.6:9, Rom12:1-2.
9. My Father and my God, kindle Your fire of revival upon my spirit, soul and body, in Jesus' name- Lev.6:12-13.
10. My altar of Spiritual sacrifice, connect with the fire of the Holy Ghost, in Jesus' name- Lev.6:12-13.
11. Fire of revival from the LORD, consume everything that is against my peace, my marriage, my family and my business, in Jesus' name- Psa85:6-8.
12. Father, by the fire of revival, I disconnect myself from every power that wants to pull me back into the world, in Jesus' name- Psa85:6-8, Heb.10:38-39.
13. Father, by the fire of revival, let Thy glory manifest in my life and entire family, in Jesus' name- Psa85:9-1, Rom.8:11,19,26, Isa.60:1-3.
14. Fire of revival from the LORD, come upon my life for supernatural increase, in Jesus' name- Psa85:10-13.
15. Consuming fire from the LORD, destroy every evil altar raised against my life, my marriage and my family, in Jesus' name- Heb.12:29.
16. Fire of revival from the LORD, destroy every satanic manipulation in my life and entire family, in Jesus' name.
17. Revival fire from the LORD, disgrace and disappoint every "altar of Baal" from my father's lineage and my mother's lineage, in Jesus' name- 1Kings18:21-29.
18. Father, wherever my altar of revival has been disorganized, I receive the grace to repair and re-organize it, in Jesus' name- 1Kings18:30-38.
19. Father, let Your revival fire in my life and entire family attract many to Christ, in Jesus' name.- 1Kings18:36-39.
20. Every satanic agent from the pit of hell, contending with the fire of God in my life and family, die by fire in Jesus' name- 1Kings18:39-40, Psa97:3.
21. My Father and my God, dangerous sleep, that can expose me to enemies' attack, I reject such sleep, in Jesus' name- Mat.13:25.
22. Fire of revival, continue to burn with greater strength, upon the altar in all branches of the church, and in the life of every member, in Jesus' name!- 1Kgs18:36-39, Psa.84:1-4.
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