Our BIBLE TRIVIA ANSWER for today is............................

According to Acts 21:19, Paul reported what God had done among whom through his ministry?

The Answer: C. The Gentiles

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BELIEVE THAT YE RECEIVE

Pray • Believe • Trust • Receive

ANCHOR SCRIPTURE

Mark 11:24 (KJV) “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.”

1. PRAY WITH FAITH

Don't just pray with your lips—believe in your heart.

Faith gives confidence before the answer appears.

2. TRUST GOD

Bring your desires before God, but trust His wisdom and timing.

1 John 5:14 (KJV) “...if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us.”

3. KEEP BELIEVING

The answer may not come immediately.

Delay is not denial. Keep trusting God.

4. THANK GOD

Believe God is able, remain faithful while waiting, and give Him thanks.

KEY LESSON

1. Pray sincerely.
2. Believe firmly.
3. Trust God's will.
4. Wait patiently.
5. Give thanks.

FINAL CHARGE

1. Pray with faith.
2. Believe with confidence.
3. Wait with patience.
4. Receive with thanksgiving.

Don't let what you see cancel what you believe.

SHORT PRAYER

Father, strengthen my faith. Help me to pray with confidence, trust Your will and remain faithful while I wait for Your answer. In Jesus' name, Amen.

Prepared by Rev. Frank Fabian Aidoo
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DAY 26 — Evening
Theme: BUILDING A SAFE HOME: Creating a Marriage Where Love, Respect and Peace Can Grow.

Reflection
Disagreements are inevitable, but destruction is not.

Good evening,
Tonight, ask yourself whether today's conflicts brought you and your spouse closer to finding a solution—or pushed you further apart.
Remember, your spouse is not the enemy.
The problem is the problem.
When you stand together against the problem, rather than against each other, even difficult situations can become opportunities for growth.

God's Word
"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." — Proverbs 15:1

Heart Check
When we disagreed today, did my words help solve the problem or deepen the wound?

Prayer
Lord Jesus, teach us to handle disagreements with gentleness and wisdom. Help us control our tongues when emotions rise and remember that we are partners, not enemies. Give us grace to seek solutions without destroying one another. Amen.

Marriage Nugget
"Don't fight your spouse over the problem; stand beside your spouse against the problem."

Remember
In marriage, it is not about winning the argument; it is about winning each other's hearts.

The Lord reminded His people who were in exile, lost and far from home that He was just a prayer away, and that those who wholeheartedly sought Him would certainly find Him.

While Jesus walked the earth, He taught and exemplified this life of prayer. Whatever be our petitions, when they are faith-filled, sincere, contrite, persistent and in line with God's will, the Lord will answer them.

The reason Jesus came down to earth was to seek and to save the lost. When we seek God, His Kingdom and His righteousness and make that our top priority, we need not worry or fear, because God will take care of us.

Have a beautiful day, knowing that the Lord hears our every prayer, and He is seeking those who are willing to love and serve Him wholeheartedly.
Esther Collins
Based on Jeremiah 29:12-13

WHAT IF GOD’S DELAY IS PART OF THE PLAN? | Trust God’s Timing

Sometimes God's answer doesn't come when we expect it.

But waiting does not mean God has forgotten you.

There may be something happening behind the scenes that you cannot see yet. Like Abraham and Joseph, we can learn to trust God even when the journey takes longer than expected.

Proverbs 3:5–6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart…”

Whatever you are waiting for today, don't lose faith.

God is working. Trust His timing.

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PROVERB OF THE DAY

(Proverbs 26)

1. As snow in summer and rain in harvest,
So honor is not fitting for a fool.

2. Like a flitting sparrow, like a flying swallow,
So a curse without cause shall not alight.

3. A whip for the horse,
A bridle for the donkey,
And a rod for the fool’s back.

4. Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
Lest you also be like him.

5. Answer a fool according to his folly,
Lest he be wise in his own eyes.

6. He who sends a message by the hand of a fool
Cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.

7. Like the legs of the lame that hang limp
Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

8. Like one who binds a stone in a sling
Is he who gives honor to a fool.

9. Like a thorn that goes into the hand of a drunkard
Is a proverb in the mouth of fools.

10. The great God who formed everything
Gives the fool his hire and the transgressor his
wages.

11. As a dog returns to his own vomit,
So a fool repeats his folly.

12. Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.

13. The lazy man says, “There is a lion in the road!
A fierce lion is in the streets!”

14. As a door turns on its hinges,
So does the lazy man on his bed.

15. The lazy man buries his hand in the bowl;
It wearies him to bring it back to his mouth.

16. The lazy man is wiser in his own eyes
Than seven men who can answer sensibly.

17. He who passes by and meddles in a quarrel not his own
Is like one who takes a dog by the ears.

18. Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death,

19. Is the man who deceives his neighbor,
And says, “I was only joking!”

20. Where there is no wood, the fire goes out;
And where there is no talebearer, strife ceases.

21. As charcoal is to burning coals, and wood to fire,
So is a contentious man to kindle strife.

22. The words of a talebearer are like tasty trifles,
And they go down into the inmost body.

23. Fervent lips with a wicked heart
Are like earthenware covered with silver dross.

24. He who hates, disguises it with his lips,
And lays up deceit within himself;

25. When he speaks kindly, do not believe him,
For there are seven abominations in his heart;

26. Though his hatred is covered by deceit,
His wickedness will be revealed before the assembly.

27. Whoever digs a pit will fall into it,
And he who rolls a stone will have it roll back on him.

28. A lying tongue hates those who are crushed by it,
And a flattering mouth works ruin

There are moments when life feels like a prison—when the chains are heavy, the pain is real, and the answers seem nowhere to be found.

Paul and Silas knew what it meant to suffer. They were beaten, wounded, and thrown into prison. Their feet were fastened in stocks, and yet at midnight, instead of complaining, they prayed and sang praises to God.

Their circumstances did not change their worship.

They understood something powerful: JOY IS NOT FOUND IN PERFECT CIRCUMSTANCES. JOY IS FOUND IN JESUS.

Maybe today you are carrying your own “chains.” Maybe you are facing financial struggles, rejection, disappointment, family problems, unanswered prayers, or a battle that nobody else knows about.

You may not be able to change your situation immediately, but you can choose how you respond to it.

Pray when you feel weak.
Praise when you feel broken.
Trust when you cannot understand.
Worship even when the answer has not yet come.

Paul and Silas praised God before the prison doors opened. Their praise was not based on what God had already done—it was based on who God is.

And sometimes, your greatest testimony begins in the darkest place.

The prison could hold their bodies, but it could not hold their faith.
The chains could restrain their feet, but they could not silence their praise.
The pain could hurt them, but it could not separate them from God.

So if you're going through a difficult season right now, don't stop praying. Don't stop believing. Don't stop praising.

Your midnight is not the end of your story.

Keep worshiping.

Because the same God who was with Paul and Silas in the prison is still with you in your darkest hour.

Your joy is not in the situation.
Your joy is in Jesus.

“And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.”
— Acts 16:25

PRAISE HIM IN THE PAIN.
TRUST HIM IN THE STORM.
WORSHIP HIM IN THE MIDNIGHT.

Because when Jesus is your source of joy, even a prison cannot steal your praise.

DAY 26 - Morning
Theme: BUILDING A SAFE HOME: Creating a Marriage Where Love, Respect and Peace Can Grow.

Morning Reflection
Fight the Problem, Not Each Other

Good morning,
Every marriage has disagreements.
The question is not:
"Will we ever disagree?"
The better question is:
"How will we disagree?"
When the issue becomes:
"You are selfish."
"You never listen."
"Your family is the problem."
the discussion has moved from solving a problem to attacking a person.
Instead, learn to say:
"We have a problem. Let's face it together."
The goal is not to defeat your spouse.
The goal is to defeat the problem.
God's Word
"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger." — Proverbs 15:1

Today's Love Action
If a disagreement arises today, deliberately use "we" instead of "you."

Let's Talk
What words or habits tend to make disagreements worse in marriage?
Prayer
Lord, help us remember that we are partners, even when we face problems. Give us wisdom and gentleness in conflict. Amen.

From My Counselor's Chair
When couples stop seeing each other as enemies, many conflicts become easier to solve.

Marriage Nugget
"Don't fight your spouse over the problem; stand beside your spouse against the problem."

Remember
In marriage, it is not about winning the argument; it is about winning each other's hearts.

PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL.
Wednesday 26th August 2026

FEAR GOD 2
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‎PRAYER POINTS

1.Father, thank You for the benefits accrued to having and walking in Your fear.

2.Father, for the rest of my life on earth please, help me to fear You, and never to despise wisdom and instructions, in Jesus' name.

3.Father, please help me to fear You all the days of my life so I can be a custodian of Your covenants, in Jesus' name.

4.Father, please help me to fear You and to cherish Your secrets, in Jesus' name.

5.Father, as I fear and honour You, please grant me access to tremendous insights in Jesus' name.

6.Father, no matter the circumstances or persecution please, help me to fear You and to remain faithful to You, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, please help me to fear You in my heart not to defile myself with all that the world may offer me,. in Jesus' name.

8.Father, please help me to fear You so I might have access to uncommon knowledge and begin to operate in divine wisdom, in Jesus' name.

9.Father, please teach me to fear You so I might have access to the treasures of darkness and hidden riches in secret places, in Jesus' name.

10.Father, please help me to honour You with my thoughts, decisions, and actions; grant me access to the secrets of Your heart, in Jesus' name.

11.Father, thank You for the life of Your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye.
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Please grant him access to tremendous insights and knowledge at he walks in your fato continued to serve You faithfully, and to honour You with every resources You bless him with, in Jesus' name. Bless his children (biological and spiritual). Help him to continue to produce sons and daughters to Your glory, in Jesus' name
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‎12.Father, please bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, with wisdom and favour. Answer all his prayers beyond measure, and all those who have been broadcasting them, in Jesus' name.
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‎13.Father, please let every challenge and temptations, hindrance and obstacles of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus' name.
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‎14.Your personal petitions.
‎(Philippians 4:6)
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‎15.In Jesus' name I pray.
‎(John 14:13-14; 15:16)
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‎These prayers have no expiry dates! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus' name.