Topic : HEAL MY LAND, O LORD!
Text: 2Chron.7:14, 2Kgs2:19-22, Jer.17:14, Acts10:38, Matt.4:23, Jer 33:1-8.
#YOUR LAND = Your destiny/Glory, Your Marriage, Your Family, Your Home /House, Your Business /Work, Your Health, Your Spiritual Life & Anything Within & Around You.
1. Thank God for the grace of Sound health and the grace to be alive.
2. Thank God for His healing power, deliverance, signs and wonders in the Church.
3. Thank Him, Who is able to do exceedingly and abundantly beyond what we ask..
4. Appreciate God, Sing praises to Him for his protection and security over the entire church, including you.
5. Thank God for His goodness and mercy in your life and entire family.
6. Ask for forgiveness of your sins and pardon - Psa.66:18. Plead that His mercy would speak for you in every
7. Father, where my destiny/glory has been wounded, heal me in Jesus name. 1Chron. 4:9-10.
8. My Father & my God, where the destiny of my children have been wounded, I command total healings in Jesus name. 1Chron.4:9-10.
9. My Father and my God, Where my marriage has been sick, heal me in Jesus name.
10. Every cursed glory in my family, be healed and delivered in Jesus name.
11. Where my land has been cursed, I receive deliverance NOW in Jesus name. 2Kgs2:19-22
12. Every barren land within and around me, be fruitful NOW to my advantage, in Jesus name.2Kgs2:19-22.
13. I refuse to be barren, I refuse to labour in vain, I refuse to waste my efforts; my hands receive total healings in Jesus name. 2Kgs2:19-22.
14. My land, receive divine strength and be fruitful to me, in Jesus name. 2Kgs2:19-22.
15. My land, hear the word of the Lord, everything I plant/establish on you henceforth shall yield fruitful results, in Jesus name. - Psa24:1-6, 2Chron.7:14.
16. Thank God for answering your prayers. Sing praises to His holy name. Psa103.
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EXCELLENT MEN ANNIVERSARY HELD ON SUNDAY 21ST JULY, 2019
Venue: VictoryLand Apostolic Chapel, Ota, Ogun
State, Nigeria (GHQs).
Preacher:
Apostle Alonge Moses A.
Theme: EXCELLENT
MEN: Pillars Of The House
Text:
Jer.1:18-19,
Psa.1:1-6, Psa.11:3, Dan.1:3-8, 5:12-14, 6:1-3, Ezek.22:30, 1Cor.15:58.
Psa.49:12, 20, 1Pet.2:1-12.
1. Who
is an Excellent Man?
The word
EXCELLENT connotes a state of the highest quality, exceptionally good and of
highest degree. In God’s definition, an excellent man is one after God’s own heart; though
he is not ‘angel’, yet he operates in the righteousness and glory of God, for
he is the image of God. He is separated from sin and its vices unto God. Flesh
has been mortified in him and his life has been sacrifced on the altar of
Christ’s redemption work (on the cross). He is a representation of God’s
righteousness and glory.- Col.3:1-12, Rom.12:1-2. Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Joseph,
Moses, Nehemiah, Mordecai, David, Elijah, Elisha, Daniel, the three Hebrew-
Hananial(Shadrach), Mishael(Meshach), and Azariah(Abednego), Paul the Apostle,
other disciples of Christ (except Judas Iscariot), to mention just a few.
Dan.1:3-8, 19-20, 5:12-14, 6:1-3.
An excellent man is approved unto God in all areas of his
life. He is highly responsible. He can manage his home well as a married man.
He is responsinle to God, to himself, to his household/family and to the
society. As such, he can not afford to misbehave. He can competently coordinate
his family in the way of the Lord and to the glory of God.
Excellence is the attribute of God- Psa.8:1-9,
Exod.15:1-13, 1Cor.1:21-25, Deut.33:29. An excellent man takes after God in
glory, righteousness and other godly qualities because he is the image of the
excellent God; hence the constant phrase “And God saw that it was good...” –
Gen.1:10,12,18, 21, 25, 31. And since God created the woman from the man, then
the wife and children of an excellent man are also meant to be excellent in all
ramifications- he is fearfully and
wonderfully made! Psa.139:14, Gen.1:26-31,
2:21-23. However, ignorance of who you really are in Christ, can make you to
misbehave and miss out of God’s blessings.- Psa.49:12, 20. Excellent Man! - you
are the image of the excellent God; you are the head and the pillar of the
house.
2. Excellent Men As Pillars of The House/Family
Jer.1:18-19,
Rev.3:12.
A pillar is the major part of a structure,
which provides a major support to that structure/building. Without the pillar,
the strength and future of that building will be limited and at the risk of collapse. The
pillar forms a strong foundational support for the building. Psa.11:3. The material of the pillar is
important to the building. The materials must be mixed in the right proportion
for strength and durability.
Jesus Christ being the CHIEF CORNER STONE and
head of the church, is the pillar of the church of God- Col.1:18,
Ephes.1:18-23, 5:23. Likewise, the excellent man is the pillar and head of the
family (the mini church). If he fails in his responsibility, the house/home can
collapse. He is the brain /thinking tank of the family. Being the brain/head of
the house, he is the coordinating center for the family and his activities
affect the whole body(the home) either posively or negatively. The brain is to
the body what the pillar is to the building. If he refuses to think right, the
home will be stagnant. If he thinks wrongly, the home will be in disarray.
The word PILLAR appears in about 107 times in
the Bible, in addition to its synonym
“Head Cornerstone” or simply “Head”. It is a word that describes the
attributes of God, namely, “Pillar of Fire”, “Wall of Fire” and “Pillar of the Cloud”
– Exod.13:21-22, 14:19,24, Numb.12:5, Zech.12:1-5. The word PILLAR also
describes man being the image of God (as Pillar). The excellent man is the
pillar, not only of the human house but also of the house of God.- 1Pet.2:5,9;
Jer.1:18-19, Rev.3:12, 2Sam.18:18. James,
Cephas and John were referred to as pillars who greatly supported the
preaching of the gospel.- Gal.2:9.
Excellent men are pillars in the house of
God, to fulfill the purpose of their existence, which is to support the
propagation of the gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, like James, Cephas and John. For the
pillar to be strong and function properly, it has to be made of the right materials
mixed in the right proportion; it also needs to have a strong foundation. For
excellent men to function properly as the pillar, they must be thoroughly
furnished with spiritual materials such as the word of God, proper counselling
and prayer. Psa.11:3, 1Pet.2:2, Psa.119:9-11,105.
Characteristics
of The Man Who Is A Pillar
1. He is a regenerated man, an excellent man;
one that has been redeemed from sin by the blood of Christ and as such, the
desire of his heart is to please God everytime.- Rom.12:1-2, 1Pet.2:1-9,
Phil.3:7-13.
2. His primary function is SUPPORT- Support for
his entire house/family and for the house of God. He provides for the physical
and spiritual welfare of his family/household. Physically and materially, he
provides food, shelter, clothing and education for his children. Spiritually,
he nutures them in prayer and the word of God. 1Tim.5:8, !Pet.2:2, Eph.5:23,
1Cor.11:3.
3. Like every good pillar, he must have a solid
foundation in Christ and His word, lest he falls in the face of challenges and
lead to the collapse of the entire house. Just as a house built on a faulty
foundation falls in the face of storms/challenges, so is a man who is not
solidly built on the foundations of faith in the word of God. – Psa.11:3,
Mat.7:24-26, 1Cor.10:4, Rom.9:33, 1Pet.2:8. What you don’t have, you cannot
give. The excellent man, being the pillar of the house, is the pastor of his
household; his foundation is in the word of God and christ who is the
Everlasting Rock, the Word, the Wisdom and the Power of God. 1Cor.1:24, 3:11,
1Pet.2:5-9.
4. The excellent man as a pillar, is a leader,
not a boss- He lives by good example and he is a good example to his household
to follow. He is an encourager and an initiator.- 2Sam.10:7-12, Ezek.22:30,
1Sam30:1-6.
5. He is the director/head while his wife is the
manager. So he is in constant communication and agreement with his wife for the
growth, progress and development of the family. 1Tim.5:8, 1Cor.11:3,
Psa.133:1-3, Ephes.5:23, Amos3:3.
6. As a strong pillar, he does not give in to
criticism or challenges.- Jer.1:18-19. He is steadfast, immovable, sober in
spirit and sensitive to the plight of his family. He is vigilant.and watchful.;
he is the watchman for his family. 1Cor.15:58, 1Pet.5:8-9.
7. The pillar does not expose his family/house
to any form of attack- strange men and women, satanic agents..Prov.5:15-23,
6:23-29, Prov.23:29-32, 1Pet.5:8-9, Ephes.6:10-17.
8. Most Pillars can be hidden in buildings,
which signifies humility and inner strength.In like manner, the excellent man
who is a pillar, is humble. Though he is the head, he is a humble leader who
relates with every member of his family at their own level of understanding. He
is not pompous or proud. 1Pet.5:5-6, James4:6,10, Mat.18:4.
9. He is a commander of resources/blessings
because his delight is in the law of God- Psa.1:1-6.
10. An
excellent man, being a pillar, is always busy for God. A man who is a pillar
must get involved in the work of God towards strengthening the body of Christ. He
is hardworking and diligent both in his house and in the house of God - 1Cor.15:58, Heb.6:10, Rom.12:11-12.
Diligence is combining perseverance, consistent effort and utmost seriousness
with hardwork to produce good results. His diligence is rewarded in various
ways. Prov.10:4, 11:27, 12:24, 27, 13:4, 21:5, 22:29*:
11. He
does not meddle with the world to do evil/unrighteousness. His continuous
thirst and desire is to please God in all things. 1Jn2:14-16, Rom.12:1-2,
2Cor.6:14-18.
12. He
associates with the right people. Psa.1:1-6. He that moves with the wise will
be wise and he that moves with fools and evil men will soon be like them.
-1Cor.15:33.
13. Finally,
for an excellent man to be truly a pillar in his house and in the house of God,
he must abide in Christ always, for Jesus Christ is the Everlasting Rock.
Jn15:1-11, Phil.4:8.
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PROPHETIC PRAYER FOR JULY (1ST OF JULY 2019).
Theme: Winning Wisdom
Text: Jam1:5-8, Prov.4:1-14 , 8:1-22, Eccl.9:15-18, 2Cor.1:20-24.
1. Sing Praises to the Almighty God for His goodness and mercy over your life and family.
2. Praise Him for the Salvation of your soul, for His mercy, pardon and redemption. Psa.103.
3. Praise Him for all the victories and testimonies in your life and family. Psa.103
4. Praise Him for upholding His church in corporate victories and testimonies.
5. Plead for forgiveness of your sins; plead for mercy and pardon over your life and family.
6. Heavenly Father, faith for supernatural wisdom, impart upon my life, in Jesus name- Jms1:5-8.
7. O Lord, Faith for winning wisdom in all areas of my life, impart upon me, in Jesus name - Jms1:5-8, Psa.119:113, Heb.10:38.
8. Spirit of divine wisdom, that conquers every manipulation & deceits of the enemy, Lord release it upon me, in Jesus name. Eccl. 9:15-18, 1Cor.1:20-25, 1Jn4:4, Rom.8:31, 38.
9. Winning wisdom, to overcome sin and every instrumentality of Satan, I receive NOW in Jesus' name. Eccl.9:15-18, 1Cor. 1:20-25, 1Jn4:4.
10. Christ the Wisdom and the power of God, where I have been foolish, be my wisdom; where I have been weak, be my strength, in Jesus name. 1Cor.1:20-25.
11. Every stubborn problem that defies solution in my life and family, I receive impartation of wisdom to overcome them NOW, in Jesus name. -Eccl.9:18, 1Cor. 1:24.
12. Jesus Christ the Wisdom of God, beautify every area of my life for your glory, in Jesus name. 1Cor. 1:24, Prov.4:5-13.
13. Heavenly Father, I receive the grace to operate in the realm of winning wisdom, to tap into all the blessings and victories in wisdom, in Jesus name. - Prov. 4:5-13.
14. Every mountain of trouble, problems and delay standing on my way, I run over you by the force of Supernatural Wisdom, in Jesus name. Zech.4:6-7, Prov.4:5-12.
15. Every abandoned project, every unfinished course in my breakthrough journey, I receive the grace and Wisdom to finish it, in Jesus name. -Zech.4:7-9, Prov.4:5-12
16. By the force of Supernatural Wisdom, every little beginning in my life shall become great, in Jesus name. - Zech.4:10, Job8:7, Luke12:32.
17. Spirit of Winning Wisdom, come upon me and my entire family, in Jesus name. - Prov.8:10-17, Eccl.9:18.
18. Winning Wisdom to succeed in every area of my life, I receive NOW in Jesus name. - Prov. 4:5-13, 8:15-21.
19. Winning wisdom for all-round blessings, I receive NOW in Jesus name. Prov8:10-21.
20. Heavenly Father, wisdom as unto the Sons of Issachar, to understand what to do per time, I receive NOW in the name of Jesus Christ. 1Chron.12:32.
21. My Father and my God, Winning Wisdom to outsmart my enemies and their strategies, I receive NOW in Jesus' name. Psa.119:97-98.
22. Begin to appreciate Jesus Christ, the wisdom and the power of God. Exalt the Almighty God for answered prayers.
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Text: Jam1:5-8, Prov.4:1-14 , 8:1-22, Eccl.9:15-18, 2Cor.1:20-24.
1. Sing Praises to the Almighty God for His goodness and mercy over your life and family.
2. Praise Him for the Salvation of your soul, for His mercy, pardon and redemption. Psa.103.
3. Praise Him for all the victories and testimonies in your life and family. Psa.103
4. Praise Him for upholding His church in corporate victories and testimonies.
5. Plead for forgiveness of your sins; plead for mercy and pardon over your life and family.
6. Heavenly Father, faith for supernatural wisdom, impart upon my life, in Jesus name- Jms1:5-8.
7. O Lord, Faith for winning wisdom in all areas of my life, impart upon me, in Jesus name - Jms1:5-8, Psa.119:113, Heb.10:38.
8. Spirit of divine wisdom, that conquers every manipulation & deceits of the enemy, Lord release it upon me, in Jesus name. Eccl. 9:15-18, 1Cor.1:20-25, 1Jn4:4, Rom.8:31, 38.
9. Winning wisdom, to overcome sin and every instrumentality of Satan, I receive NOW in Jesus' name. Eccl.9:15-18, 1Cor. 1:20-25, 1Jn4:4.
10. Christ the Wisdom and the power of God, where I have been foolish, be my wisdom; where I have been weak, be my strength, in Jesus name. 1Cor.1:20-25.
11. Every stubborn problem that defies solution in my life and family, I receive impartation of wisdom to overcome them NOW, in Jesus name. -Eccl.9:18, 1Cor. 1:24.
12. Jesus Christ the Wisdom of God, beautify every area of my life for your glory, in Jesus name. 1Cor. 1:24, Prov.4:5-13.
13. Heavenly Father, I receive the grace to operate in the realm of winning wisdom, to tap into all the blessings and victories in wisdom, in Jesus name. - Prov. 4:5-13.
14. Every mountain of trouble, problems and delay standing on my way, I run over you by the force of Supernatural Wisdom, in Jesus name. Zech.4:6-7, Prov.4:5-12.
15. Every abandoned project, every unfinished course in my breakthrough journey, I receive the grace and Wisdom to finish it, in Jesus name. -Zech.4:7-9, Prov.4:5-12
16. By the force of Supernatural Wisdom, every little beginning in my life shall become great, in Jesus name. - Zech.4:10, Job8:7, Luke12:32.
17. Spirit of Winning Wisdom, come upon me and my entire family, in Jesus name. - Prov.8:10-17, Eccl.9:18.
18. Winning Wisdom to succeed in every area of my life, I receive NOW in Jesus name. - Prov. 4:5-13, 8:15-21.
19. Winning wisdom for all-round blessings, I receive NOW in Jesus name. Prov8:10-21.
20. Heavenly Father, wisdom as unto the Sons of Issachar, to understand what to do per time, I receive NOW in the name of Jesus Christ. 1Chron.12:32.
21. My Father and my God, Winning Wisdom to outsmart my enemies and their strategies, I receive NOW in Jesus' name. Psa.119:97-98.
22. Begin to appreciate Jesus Christ, the wisdom and the power of God. Exalt the Almighty God for answered prayers.
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PROPHETIC PRAYERS FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE (1st Of June) 2019.
Theme:
Rain of Mercy
Text:
Joel 2:21-26, Hos.10:12, Psalm23:6, Rom.9:15-16.
1. Sing
praises to God; worship the Lord of lords, the King of kings and the Giver of
life for His goodness and mercy upon the entire church. Sing praies to Him for
all the testimonies you have heard and witnessed this year. Psalm103:1-22.
2. Thank
God for His faithfulness, His goodness and mercy over your life and entire
family- Psa.136:1-26, Lam.3:22-25.
3. Praise
and glorify His holy name for leading you every step of the way, since the
beginning of this year- Psa.23:4, Lam.3:22-25.
4. Pray
for forgiveness of your sins, wherever you have erred in his presence,
knowingly or unknowingly. Ask that His mercy speaks for you for answered
prayers and testimonies- Rom.9:15-16.
5. Heavenly
Father, wherever my spiritual life has been dry, pour Thy rain of mercy, in
Jesus’ name. Hos.10:12, Isa.43:19.6.
6. Rain
of Mercy, fall upon the church for harvest of souls into the kingdom, in Jesus’
name. Matt.9:37-38.
7. My Father and my God, by Your rain of Mercy, turn
my desert [in marriage, family and business] into fruitful harvest in Jesus’
name- Isa.43:19.
8. Rain of Mercy from the LORD, fall upon every
effort I make this month and this year, in Jesus’ name. Prov.10:22,
Rom.9:15-16.
9. O LORD my God, by Your Rain of Mercy, I refuse
to labour in Vain, this month and this year, in Jesus’ name. Psa.127:1-2,
Rom.9:15-16.
10. Rain of Mercy from the LORD, restore unto me every
effort and blessing that have been wasted in my life, in Jesus’ name. Joel
2:23-26.
11. Father, by Thy Rain of Mercy, restore unto me
everything the devourer has eaten/destroyed in my life, in my marriage, family
and business, in Jesus’ name. Joel 2:23-26.
12. Rain of Mercy, goodness of God, answer for me
in every area of my life, my family, my marriage and all my endeavours, in
Jesus’ name. Lev.26:3-4, Psa.23: 5-6.
13. Spirit
of obedience that attracts the rain of mercy from God, fall upon me in the name
of Jesus Christ.- Lev.26:3-4, 28:1,12.
14. Spirit
of true service and worship that attract the Rain of Mercy from God, fall upon
me in Jesus’ name- Deut.11:11-15.
15. Thank
Almighty God for answering your prayers; worship Him for the testimonies awaiting
you this month and this year. Jn14:13-14, Isa.65:24, Jer.33:3, 1Jn5:14, Matt.7&-8.
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GOLDEN ADVICE FOR WIVES AND MOTHERS
Advice to women from Mrs Faith A. Oyedepo.
A GOOD WOMAN, MAKES A GOOD WIFE AND A GOOD WIFE BECOMES A GOOD MOTHER. A GOOD MOTHER GIVES BIRTH TO A GOOD CHILD. IF YOU WANT TO BE A GOOD WOMAN, WIFE AND MOTHER, EMULATE THESE STEPS BELOW:
1). Never raise your voice for any reason to your husband. Its a sign of disrespect.
2). Don't expose your husband's weaknesses to your family and friends. It will bounce back at you. You are each other's keeper.
3). Never use attitudes and moods to communicate to your husband, you never know how your husband will interpret them. Defensive women don't have a happy home.
4). Never compare your husband to other men, you've no idea what their life is all about. If you attack his Ego, his Love for you will diminish.
5). Never ill treat your husband's friends because you don't like them, the person who's supposed to get rid of them is your husband.
6). Never forget that your husband married you, not your maid or anyone else. Do your duties.
7). Never assign anyone to give attention to your husband, people may do everything else but your husband is your own responsibility.
8). Never blame your husband if he comes back home empty handed. Rather encourage him.
9). Never be a wasteful wife, your husband's sweat is too precious to be wasted.
10). Never pretend to be sick for the purpose of denying your husband's right. You must give it to him how he wants it. It's very important to Men, if you keep denying him, it is a matter of time before another woman takes over that duty (even the anointed
ones)
11). Never compare your husband to your one time Ex-lover. Your home may Never recover from it if you do.
12). Never answer for your husband in public opinion polls, let him handle what is directed to him although he may answer for you in public opinion polls.
13). Never shout or challenge your husband in front of children. Wise Women don't do that.
14). Don't forget to check the smartness of your husband before he checks out.
15). Never allow your friends to be too close to your husband.
16). Never be in a hurry in the bathroom and on the dressing table. Out there your husband is always surrounded by women who took their time on their looks.
17). Your parents or family or friends do not have the final say in your marriage. Don't waste your time looking up to them for a final word. You must Leave if you want to Cleave.
18). Never base your love on monetary things. Will you still submit to him even if you earn more money than him?
19). Don't forget that husbands want attention and good listeners, never be too busy for him. Good communication is the bed rock of every happy home.
20). If your idea worked better than his, never compare yourself to him. Its always team work.
21). Don't be too judgmental with your husband. No man wants a nagging wife.
22). A lazy wife is a careless wife. She doesn't even know that her body needs a bath.
23). Does your husband like a kind of cooked food? Try to change your cooking. No man jokes with food.
24). Never be too demanding to your husband, enjoy every moment, resource as it comes.
25). Make a glass of water the very first welcome to your husband and everyone entering your home. Sweetness of attitude is true beauty.
26). Don't associate with women who have a wrong mental attitude about marriage.
27). Your marriage is as valuable to you as the value that you give it. Recklessness is unacceptable.
28) A confrontational wife, can never keep a good husband and her home, she will be grooming irresponsible daughters without manners.
29) A woman who cannot manage her children, home and husband is a complete failure in life no matter her achievements.
30) A wise woman honors her husband, and respect him, in turn the husband will cherish her and love her dearly - it will be natural. Husband is a beautiful gift from God, no woman can stay without a husband. No good man on earth can tolerate a confrontational and argumentative wife except they have lost their value and become less of a real man.
31). Fruit of the womb is a blessing from the Lord, love your children and teach them well.
32). You are never too old to influence your home. Never reduce your care for your family for any reason.
33). A prayerful wife is very wise and intelligent and she is a better equipped wife, pray always for your husband and family. Conquer all your challenges and problems with prayers, only GOD can solve our problems - not parent, not anybody but, only God then You.
Send it to every woman you know. You never know whose marriage you are about to save. And to every man so that the women in their live can be appreciated.
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A GOOD WOMAN, MAKES A GOOD WIFE AND A GOOD WIFE BECOMES A GOOD MOTHER. A GOOD MOTHER GIVES BIRTH TO A GOOD CHILD. IF YOU WANT TO BE A GOOD WOMAN, WIFE AND MOTHER, EMULATE THESE STEPS BELOW:
1). Never raise your voice for any reason to your husband. Its a sign of disrespect.
2). Don't expose your husband's weaknesses to your family and friends. It will bounce back at you. You are each other's keeper.
3). Never use attitudes and moods to communicate to your husband, you never know how your husband will interpret them. Defensive women don't have a happy home.
4). Never compare your husband to other men, you've no idea what their life is all about. If you attack his Ego, his Love for you will diminish.
5). Never ill treat your husband's friends because you don't like them, the person who's supposed to get rid of them is your husband.
6). Never forget that your husband married you, not your maid or anyone else. Do your duties.
7). Never assign anyone to give attention to your husband, people may do everything else but your husband is your own responsibility.
8). Never blame your husband if he comes back home empty handed. Rather encourage him.
9). Never be a wasteful wife, your husband's sweat is too precious to be wasted.
10). Never pretend to be sick for the purpose of denying your husband's right. You must give it to him how he wants it. It's very important to Men, if you keep denying him, it is a matter of time before another woman takes over that duty (even the anointed
ones)
11). Never compare your husband to your one time Ex-lover. Your home may Never recover from it if you do.
12). Never answer for your husband in public opinion polls, let him handle what is directed to him although he may answer for you in public opinion polls.
13). Never shout or challenge your husband in front of children. Wise Women don't do that.
14). Don't forget to check the smartness of your husband before he checks out.
15). Never allow your friends to be too close to your husband.
16). Never be in a hurry in the bathroom and on the dressing table. Out there your husband is always surrounded by women who took their time on their looks.
17). Your parents or family or friends do not have the final say in your marriage. Don't waste your time looking up to them for a final word. You must Leave if you want to Cleave.
18). Never base your love on monetary things. Will you still submit to him even if you earn more money than him?
19). Don't forget that husbands want attention and good listeners, never be too busy for him. Good communication is the bed rock of every happy home.
20). If your idea worked better than his, never compare yourself to him. Its always team work.
21). Don't be too judgmental with your husband. No man wants a nagging wife.
22). A lazy wife is a careless wife. She doesn't even know that her body needs a bath.
23). Does your husband like a kind of cooked food? Try to change your cooking. No man jokes with food.
24). Never be too demanding to your husband, enjoy every moment, resource as it comes.
25). Make a glass of water the very first welcome to your husband and everyone entering your home. Sweetness of attitude is true beauty.
26). Don't associate with women who have a wrong mental attitude about marriage.
27). Your marriage is as valuable to you as the value that you give it. Recklessness is unacceptable.
28) A confrontational wife, can never keep a good husband and her home, she will be grooming irresponsible daughters without manners.
29) A woman who cannot manage her children, home and husband is a complete failure in life no matter her achievements.
30) A wise woman honors her husband, and respect him, in turn the husband will cherish her and love her dearly - it will be natural. Husband is a beautiful gift from God, no woman can stay without a husband. No good man on earth can tolerate a confrontational and argumentative wife except they have lost their value and become less of a real man.
31). Fruit of the womb is a blessing from the Lord, love your children and teach them well.
32). You are never too old to influence your home. Never reduce your care for your family for any reason.
33). A prayerful wife is very wise and intelligent and she is a better equipped wife, pray always for your husband and family. Conquer all your challenges and problems with prayers, only GOD can solve our problems - not parent, not anybody but, only God then You.
Send it to every woman you know. You never know whose marriage you are about to save. And to every man so that the women in their live can be appreciated.
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WORKERS RETREAT, MAY 1ST 2019.
Theme: AN IDEAL WORKER
Text: Eph.4:12-15, 1Tm4:12, Phil.4:8-9, Acts6:3, 2Tm2:2, 15.
Who is an ideal worker?
An ideal worker is a regenerated soul in Christ, who seeks to do God's will in everything committed to their hands, to the glory of God and for the edification of the body of Christ (the Church). An ideal worker supports their pastor or leader towards the actualization of the vision and mission of the church of Christ.
The ideal worker is a worker after God's own heart, who goes about their assignments to the honour/glory of God and to the service of humanity. Like Paul the apostle admonished the Colossians, the ideal worker obeys his or her leader in all things as unto the Lord- Col.3:23.
They also add godly virtues to everything they do within and outside the church because they are ambassadors for Christ- Phil.4:8-9, 2Pet.1:5-8, Eph.6:20, 2Cor.5:20. They are soldiers for Christ, fighting the good fight of faith against all odds and against the kingdom of satan in their God ordained assignments- 2Tm2:3-5, Eph.6:10-18.
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Text: Eph.4:12-15, 1Tm4:12, Phil.4:8-9, Acts6:3, 2Tm2:2, 15.
Who is an ideal worker?
An ideal worker is a regenerated soul in Christ, who seeks to do God's will in everything committed to their hands, to the glory of God and for the edification of the body of Christ (the Church). An ideal worker supports their pastor or leader towards the actualization of the vision and mission of the church of Christ.
The ideal worker is a worker after God's own heart, who goes about their assignments to the honour/glory of God and to the service of humanity. Like Paul the apostle admonished the Colossians, the ideal worker obeys his or her leader in all things as unto the Lord- Col.3:23.
They also add godly virtues to everything they do within and outside the church because they are ambassadors for Christ- Phil.4:8-9, 2Pet.1:5-8, Eph.6:20, 2Cor.5:20. They are soldiers for Christ, fighting the good fight of faith against all odds and against the kingdom of satan in their God ordained assignments- 2Tm2:3-5, Eph.6:10-18.
Qualities and Traits of An Ideal Worker
1. An
ideal worker is a regenerated soul who has been saved from sin or born again. Since
the main concern of the church is salvation through the preaching of the
gospel, then those who are to champion this course as workers must have
experienced the saving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. One that is truly saved
appreciates the supreme sacrifice Jesus paid on the cross of Calvary for the
sins of the whole world. Hence, he/she is compelled to obey God through their leaders.
The love and sacrifice of Christ for them constrain them to obey Him in all
things- 2Cor.5:14-21, Jn3:3-5, Prov.15:8.
2.
An ideal worker must be sanctified: This is inward purity exemplified by
the fruits of the Spirit, as
listed in Galatians5:22-26. This is a state of inner/inward purity form all
filthiness of the flesh and the spirit. After salvation, man exhibits certain
godly traits that are evident of the new life, which are eternally visible to
all men but there may still be some bitterness, unclean and evil thoughts
lurking in the heart; at sanctification, this root of inward sin is removed by
the gracious operation of the Holy Spirit. There is complete transformation of
the heart and renewing of the mind. Rom.12:1-2, Lev.20:26, 2Tm2:19-26,
1Thess.4:3-4, 1Tm4:12, 6:14, 2Cor.7:1.
Although
gifts of the Holy Spirit such as Healing, Miracle, discernment, Prophecy,
faith, Word of Knowledge, Word of Wisdom, … (1Cor.12:1-12) are very essential
in the ministry, they cannot justify/qualify any man before God. However, it is
the Fruits of the Holy Spirit that qualifies a man for the kingdom of God (*Gifts
= 1Cor.12:1-12, Matt.7:21-23, *Fruits = Gal.5:22-26).
3. An Ideal
Worker is a Continuous Learner-Leader and Servant-Leader. He/she continues
to learn and acquire more experience in the process of working for God. They
learn to obey Christ through their leaders and serve wholeheartedly devoid of
eye service, not seeking vain/men glory. They gradually attain leadership
through their faithfulness in followership. They understand that being a church
worker is not for show but for service- 2Tm2:2, 15, Jn13:13-17, Phil.4:8-9,
Matt.11:29-30, Phil.3:12-14.
4. An Ideal
Worker Must Be Filled With the Holy Spirit & Wisdom. Working for God is
a Spiritual assignment, which needs spiritual tools. One of such spiritual
tools is wisdom; it is better than weapons of war for great exploits in the
course of working for God. Wisdom is the right application of what you know
(knowledge)- Knowing what to do per time, how to apply your God-given knowledge
in doing it aright and achieve good results. Eccl.9:18, Prov.4:7-9, Col.4:5-6. Although
prayer with fasting is good, we need the input of the Holy Spirit for wisdom to
pray aright, do things aright and help our infirmities. Our identity in Christ
is exemplified by the presence of His Spirit in us. Rom.8:14,26, Acts6:3,
Eccl.9:18, Prov.4:7-9, Deut.1:13, 15; 34:9.
5.
An Ideal
Worker is hard-working and Diligent. Laziness is not an identity of a true
child of God. Hard work and diligence attract greatness in the kingdom of God. To
be diligent means to act/work with concentration and timeliness. An ideal
worker is not just occupied with frivolities and self; he is not without focus
neither does he work for a showoff. Rather, he is constantly conscious of the
fact that concentrated attention on his God-given assignment is not negotiable
in the kingdom. As such, he is not distracted by what he sees, what people
gossip about him or what he is passing through. Rm12:8,11, Deut.6:7,17,
11:13-14,22-25, Prov.22:29. Paul the Apostle acknowledged the diligence and
zeal of Epaphras, Tychicus, Onesimus, Marcus, Justus and Luke the medical
doctor in Col.1:1-7, 4:5-18.
6. He/She
Must strive to Possess Good Character and Reputation. Good character and reputation bring good recommendation. An ideal
worker attracts God’s recommendation through their character. God gives them
greater task for greater glory; He recommends workers with good characters to
their leaders/pastors for promotion. Acts6:3; Acts13:2; 1Tm3:1-6,8-13. Spiritual gifts without Fruits of the
spirit is dangerous for the future of the worker and the church at large; it
leads to pride and other unwholesome behaviours that ruin the ministry of the
worker. Workers without good character and reputation are a bad image or “bad
advertisers” for Christ and His church.
7. An Ideal
Worker is Dependable, Faithful, Loyal and Trustworthy. Dependability is the
overall result of the other three qualities mentioned here. Faithfulness,
simply put, is doing the right thing, even when no one sees you or watches you,
and with no strings attached. It means loyalty to nothing but the truth,
without any ulterior motive. Faithfulness is straight-forwardness; no deceitful
or doubtful disposition. Your “yes” is yes and your ”no” is no (Matt.5:37). Faithfulness
makes us dependable and trustworthy in the eyes of God and man. It gives us
greater opportunities to be entrusted with greater position and resources. Your
faithfulness as an ideal worker is rewarded with higher responsibilities and
gifts. Matt.25:14-29, 1cor.4:2,17;
2Tm2:2, Numb.12:7, Heb3:2-6.
Faithful
workers are always candidates for promotion; they remain relevant in any
organization, even in the face of
challenges. Lk16:10-12, 19:17-24,
Neh.7:2. In Paul’s letter to the Colossian church, written by Tychicus and
Onesimus on behalf of Paul, he gave special attention to certain ministers who
were faithful workers both in the Colossian church and in Rome. Among these
faithful workers were Epaphras, Tychicus, Onesimus, Marcus, Justus and Luke the
medical doctor- Col.1:1-7, 4:5-18.
8. Availability:
Availability is an identity of an ideal worker. To be effective as a worker, you must be available to serve and render
acceptable service unto God. Isa.6:8.
An ideal worker is a time investor in kingdom assignments- time to pray, time
to study the scriptures, to go for evangelism, to attend services/meetings, and
so on- Exod.18:24-26. The phrase “at all seasons” in verse 26, is an indication
that the judges or workers appointed by Moses were always on ground at their
duty post to attend to the people.
However,
your availability at duty post or time investment in kingdom assignment should
not be at the detriment of your spiritual life, marriage, family, business,
education, etc. An ideal worker does not see his commitment as a burden, for
God loves a cheerful giver- a cheerful giver of time, service, money, talent
and everything needed in the kingdom. 2Cor.9:7, Psa.100:2a.
9. Ideal
Workers in the Vine Yard of God Must Serve with the Right Motive. Some
serve so as to win the heart of their pastor/leader while some serve to impress
certain people in the congregation, but the right motive is to serve “as unto
the Lord” and to the glory of God- 1Cor.10:31, Col.3:23. Prov.20:27,
1Cor.3:3-9.
10.
Ideal
Workers Must have High sense of Responsibility. They don’t run away from
responsibility neither do they give excuses for their failure. Rather, they
always respond to such responsibilities with their God-given abilities and take
responsibility for their actions. Gen.3:9-13, Isa.6:8.
11. An Ideal
Worker Concentrates on His or Her Area of Grace and Skill. Whatever grace
you have, use it to the uttermost, to bring profit into the kingdom of God. Let
not he that is given the grace for ushering struggle to sing in the choir, let
not he that is ordained by God as a teacher struggle to function as a prophet,
and let not he that is meant to be an intercessor in the secret compete for the
pulpit. “Graces” are different. Apostle Paul, in admonishing the Ephesian
church on this matter said he was chosen by God as a worker “according to the
measure of grace and gift” of God- Eph.3:7-9, 4:7, 1-7.
Your
effectiveness as a worker is enhanced when you work and concentrate on your
area of grace and God-given ability/skill. This makes you to achieve results without much struggle and profit for Christ greatly. Rom12:1-8, 1Cor.12:4-7, 1Cor.3:10-14, Eph.3:7-9,
Jms1:17.
12.
Ideal
Workers Possess Obedience, Endurance and Other Virtues. 2Pet.1:5-8, Phil.4:8-9,
2Tm2:3, Isa.1:19.
An
ideal worker, who has been saved and sanctified, finds it necessary to obey
Christ through his or her leaders. They patiently walk and work with their
leaders on the path of endurance towards achieving great results for Christ. It
takes endurance for the choir to continue practicing until they learn their
music. It takes faith and endurance for intercessors to stay awake in prayer
till the Holy Spirit releases them. It also takes faith and endurance for an
ideal worker to hold on to God’s promises in the face of challenges that could
distract them from their duty post.
13. They (must) serve as unto the LORD, not grudgingly but willingly.
2Cor.9:7, Col.3:23. Again, ideal workers work as unto the LORD, not with
selfish ambition but to the glory of God. Eph.6:7,1Cor.10:31.
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