OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL DATE: FRIDAY 17TH JULY 2026 TOPIC: DELIVERANCE FROM MARITAL BURDENS MEMORIZE: "He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire." Psalm 46:9 (KJV) BIBLE READING: JOHN 2:1-11 1 And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: 2 And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. 3 And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. 4 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, what have I to do with thee? mine hour is not yet come. 5 His mother saith unto the servants, Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it. 6 And there were set there six waterpots of stone, after the manner of the purifying of the Jews, containing two or three firkins apiece. 7 Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim. 8 And he saith unto them, Draw out now, and bear unto the governor of the feast. And they bare it. 9 When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom, 10 And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now. 11 This beginning of miracles did Jesus in Cana of Galilee, and manifested forth his glory; and his disciples believed on him. MESSAGE: Today, I will discuss marital burdens as another category of burdens. Satan hates everything God has created, including the institution of marriage. This is why he always tries to disrupt the holy matrimony between a man and a woman. Sometimes, he focuses on keeping a man and a woman from ever getting married, and at other times, he visits a husband and his wife with different problems that will keep them from enjoying peace and rest in their home. Today's Bible reading tells us about a wedding in Cana of Galilee. The bridegroom must have thought that everything that was needed for the wedding had been provided. However, they suddenly ran out of wine. I am sure that they felt ashamed until the Almighty God intervened. (1 Samuel 1:1-20) tells us the story of Hannah, who was barren. Her adversary mocked her daily, and as a result, her life became unbearable. She didn't plan to be barren, but barrenness came nonetheless, and there was nothing she could do about it. The Burden Bearer stepped into her situation, however, and she gave birth to six children, among whom was the renowned prophet, Samuel. Sarah was also under the yoke of barrenness until the Burden Bearer visited her and her husband in Genesis 18:1-6. Before the Burden Bearer intervened in their marital situation, Sarah had been barren for decades, which was why she laughed when she heard that she would give birth to a son the following year. If you have been looking for the fruit of the womb and have lost hope that you will ever carry your own child, I want you to know that the Burden Bearer is also the hope of the hopeless, and He will surprise you. In the name that is above every other name, I decree that every barren woman who is reading this devotional will sing for joy soon. Beloved, there is no marital challenge that the power of God cannot subdue. The Lord can command peace to reign where there is chaos and disunity, and He can still the storm in any marriage. If you are married and are currently experiencing any storm in your marriage, I pray that the Burden Bearer will step into your marriage now and cause you to sing a new song, in Jesus' name. Also, if you are of marriageable age and are yet to be married, I decree that the Almighty God will settle you maritally with a godly spouse, in Jesus' name. KEY POINT: There is no marital challenge that the Burden Bearer cannot subdue. BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ISAIAH 9 - 11 AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE HYMNAL 10 - IN CHRIST ALONE 1 In Christ alone, my hope is found He is my light, my strength, my song This Cornerstone, this solid ground Firm through the fiercest drought and storm What heights of love, what depths of peace When fears are stilled, when strivings cease My Comforter, my All in All Here in the love of Christ I stand 2 In Christ alone, who took on flesh Fullness of God in helpless babe This gift of love and righteousness Scorned by the ones He came to save 'Til on that cross as Jesus died The wrath of God was satisfied For every sin on Him was laid Here in the death of Christ I live, I live 3 There in the ground His body lay Light of the world by darkness slain Then bursting forth in glorious Day Up from the grave He rose again And as He stands in victory Sin's curse has lost its grip on me For I am His and He is mine Bought with the precious blood of Christ 4 No guilt in life, no fear in death This is the power of Christ in me From life's first cry to final breath Jesus commands my destiny No power of hell, no scheme of man Can ever pluck me from His hand Till He returns or calls me home Here in the power of Christ I'll stand PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL FRIDAY, 17TH JULY, 2026 *DELIVERANCE FROM THE MARITAL BURDENS* ‎ ‎✓Father, thank You for the institution of marriage, thank You for Your blessings of fruitfulness and multiplication on the first home in the Garden of Eden ✓Father, i frustrate every trial of the devil to disrupt the institution of marriage, in Jesus' name. ✓Father, please uproot and destroy every satanic embargo on Your children who are due for marriage, in Jesus' name. ✓Father, please visit the homes of all Your children and uproot every problem that is keeping them away from enjoying Your peace and rest in their marriage, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please intervene in the homes of all Your children and terminate every lack that is causing them shame, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please shut the mouth of mockers over my marriage, and overturn every unbearable situation in my life, in Jesus' name. ✓Father, please deliver me from every marital burden that seems to be beyond my understanding, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Jesus the Burden Bearer, visit the homes of all Your children, and put an end to every form of barrenness in their lives, in Jesus' name. ✓Jesus the Hope of the hopeless please, replace every long term marital burdens and fill my marriage with songs of joy, in Jesus' name. ✓Jesus the Prince of peace, command Your peace into every home that there is chaos and disunity. ✓Father, terminate any kind of storm in my marriage, give me a new song and let me experience the fullness of joy, in Jesus' name. ✓Father, please bless all Your children who are of marriageable age, and settle them with godly spouse, in Jesus' name. ✓Jesus the Burden Bearer, please subdue every marital challenge in my life, in Jesus' name ✓Father, thank You for the life of Your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye. ‎ You have blessed his home, please help him never to experience sorrow, in Jesus' name. Bless his children (biological and spiritual). Help him to continue to produce sons and daughters to Your glory, in Jesus name ‎ ‎✓Father, please bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measure, and all those who have been broadcasting them, in Jesus' name. ‎ ‎✓Father, please let every challenge, hindrance and obstacles of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus name. ‎ ‎✓Your personal petitions. ‎(Philippians 4:6) ‎ ‎✓In Jesus name I pray. ‎(John 14:13-14; 15:16) ‎ #GodBlessOurNation *These prayers have no expiry date! Please join us in prayer, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus’ name.