🌿 Mystical Gardens Tale 🌿 The Cooling Waters Jill had decided that summer had officially become personal. The heat had been unbearable for days. Not the pleasant kind of summer warmth that made people want to sit outside with a cold drink. This was the kind of heat that seemed to crawl beneath your skin and stay there. Jill woke up irritated. She stepped outside and immediately began sweating. “Wonderful,” she muttered. “It's going to be another one of those days.” Her car wouldn't start. “Of course it won't.” The air conditioner at work wasn't working properly. “Of course it isn't.” Someone had left a door open, letting hot air into the building. “Who does that?” Then someone accidentally bumped into her in the hallway. “Watch where you're going!” The woman stopped and stared at Jill. “I'm sorry.” Jill walked away without answering. She didn't notice the hurt look on the woman's face. By lunchtime, Jill was ready to scream. The restaurant was crowded. Someone's child was crying. A man at the next table was talking too loudly. The waitress brought Jill the wrong drink. “This isn't what I ordered.” “I apologize. I'll get you another one.” “And could you please get it right this time?” The waitress's smile disappeared. Jill didn't notice. Or perhaps she did, but she was too irritated to care. Everything seemed to bother her. A phone ringing. A dog barking. Someone chewing too loudly. A car driving too slowly. A person looking at her for what Jill was certain was too long. “What are you looking at?” she snapped. The man quickly looked away. By late afternoon, Jill was exhausted. And angry. Mostly angry. She couldn't even explain why anymore. All she knew was that everything was getting on her nerves. Then, on her way home, Jill saw something she hadn't seen before. A narrow path between two old trees. It hadn't been there yesterday. Jill stopped. She stared at it. Beyond the trees was a faint green glow. Normally, she would have walked away. But today she was hot, tired, frustrated, and completely out of patience and whatever was there had to be better than here, so she stepped onto the path. Within moments, the world changed. The heat disappeared. Jill stopped walking. A cool breeze brushed across her face. She closed her eyes. “Oh…” She hadn't realized how badly she needed that. The garden stretched out before her. Tall trees formed a canopy overhead. Little streams wound between moss-covered stones. Flowers opened beneath the shade, and somewhere nearby, water trickled over smooth rocks. There were no car horns. No ringing phones. No barking dogs. No crying children. No voices demanding anything from her. Just quiet. Beautiful, peaceful quiet. Jill sat beside the stream and dipped her hands into the cool water. For the first time all day, her shoulders relaxed. She took a deep breath. Then another. And suddenly, something uncomfortable happened... She began remembering. The woman in the hallway. “Watch where you're going!” The waitress. “Could you please get it right this time?” The man at the restaurant. “What are you looking at?” Her coworker. “Who does that?” One memory after another came rushing back. Jill lowered her head. “Oh no.” She hadn't simply been having a bad day. She had been handing that bad day to everyone around her. She had taken her frustration, her discomfort, and her exhaustion and thrown them at people who hadn't caused any of it. The garden remained silent. But Jill had the strange feeling that the giant tree at the center of the garden was watching her. “I was miserable,” she whispered. A leaf drifted down beside her. Jill picked it up. “I was hot. I was tired. Everything was going wrong.” She sighed. “But that doesn't mean I had to make everybody else miserable too.” The breeze moved gently through the branches. Jill smiled sadly. “You know what's worse?” She looked toward the path. “I don't even know if any of them deserved an apology from me.” She paused. “Of course they do.” For the first time that day, Jill laughed at herself. She had spent hours thinking everyone else was the problem. But the garden had given her something the heat never could. Perspective. Jill stood. “I can't undo what I said.” She looked toward the great tree. “But I can go back and do better.” The garden seemed to grow a little brighter. Jill stepped onto the path. The heat returned when she reached the other side. But something inside her had changed. The temperature hadn't changed. Her circumstances hadn't changed. Her car was still broken. The air conditioner still wasn't working. Tomorrow might be just as hot. But Jill wasn't going to let the heat decide who she was. The next morning, she found the woman from the hallway. “I'm sorry,” Jill said. The woman looked surprised. “For yesterday. You didn't deserve the way I spoke to you.” Then Jill found the waitress. She apologized there too. And when someone accidentally bumped into her later that afternoon, Jill felt irritation rising inside her. She opened her mouth. Then stopped. She took a breath. “It's okay,” she said. The person smiled. And Jill smiled back. That evening, Jill returned to the garden. She sat beneath the great tree with her feet beside the cool stream. “Thank you,” she whispered. She finally understood something the garden had been trying to teach her. Sometimes we are uncomfortable. Sometimes we are tired. Sometimes the world seems to be working against us. And sometimes we have every reason to be frustrated. But our circumstances may explain why we're hurting without giving us permission to hurt someone else. The garden could cool Jill's skin. But only she could choose to cool the anger in her heart. And that choice was worth far more than a cool breeze. Seed from the Garden “A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.” — Proverbs 15:1 You may not be able to control the heat, the noise, the traffic, the broken air conditioner, or the things other people do. But you can choose what you do with the frustration those things create inside you. Before you hand your bad day to someone else, stop. Breathe. Cool down. And remember: They may not be the reason you're hurting. Don't make them pay for it. #christianwriter #christianfiction #christianfantasy #stacyfrantz #MysticalGardens

TODAY'S KINGDOM INSIGHTS SERMON TOPIC: WHEN FAITH MEETS FINANCIAL PRESSURE. Key Scripture: «“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19» There are moments when faith is easy to confess—but difficult to practice. It is easy to say, “God will provide,” when there is food in the kitchen, money in the account, and every bill is under control. But what happens when the rent is due, school fees are waiting, your business is struggling, your salary is not enough, and you have more needs than resources? That is when faith meets financial pressure. Financial pressure can test your patience, your decisions, your relationships, and even your confidence in God. But hear this clearly: Financial pressure is real, but it does not mean that God has abandoned you. The presence of financial difficulty does not mean the absence of God's presence. Sometimes God changes our circumstances immediately. At other times, He gives us wisdom, strength, discipline, opportunities, and endurance to walk through the season. The question is not only, “How will I get money?” The deeper question is: “How will I remain faithful to God while I am under financial pressure?” 1. FINANCIAL PRESSURE MUST NOT DESTROY YOUR FAITH Matthew 6:31–33 Jesus said: «“Therefore do not be anxious, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’”» Jesus understood that human beings have genuine needs. He did not say that food, clothing, shelter, or financial needs are unimportant. Rather, He warned us not to allow our needs to become greater than our trust in God. The danger of financial pressure Financial pressure can produce: - Fear - Anxiety - Depression - Desperation - Wrong decisions - Dishonesty - Unnecessary debt - Comparison with others - Loss of spiritual focus But faith says: “I may not know how the provision will come, but I know the God who is my provider.” Faith does not deny the problem. Faith refuses to make the problem bigger than God. 2. FAITH DOES NOT MEAN REFUSING TO PLAN One dangerous misunderstanding among Christians is that faith means doing nothing. No. Faith and wisdom must work together. Proverbs 21:5 says: «“The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.”» Joseph is an excellent biblical example. When God revealed that seven years of abundance would be followed by seven years of famine, Joseph did not simply say, “God will take care of us.” He developed a strategy. He stored grain during the years of plenty. When the famine came, Egypt was prepared. Spiritual lesson: Pray like a believer, but plan like a wise steward. Ask God for provision—but also ask Him for wisdom. If you are financially pressured: - Review your spending. - Reduce unnecessary expenses. - Avoid unnecessary debt. - Learn a skill. - Improve your business. - Look for legitimate opportunities. - Save when possible. - Seek wise counsel. - Keep accurate financial records. God can answer prayer through wisdom, work, relationships, opportunities, creativity, and disciplined stewardship. 3. NEVER ALLOW DESPERATION TO PUSH YOU INTO SIN Financial pressure can create dangerous temptations. Someone may say: “I have no choice.” But as a child of God, you always have a choice about your character. You may be under pressure, but you don't have to become dishonest. You may be struggling, but you don't have to steal. You may need money, but you don't have to deceive people. You may be desperate, but you don't have to abandon biblical principles. Proverbs 10:9 «“Whoever walks in integrity walks securely.”» Your financial situation may change tomorrow. But the consequences of a wrong decision can remain for years. Never sacrifice your destiny to solve a temporary financial problem. Do not gain money and lose your peace. Do not gain wealth and lose your testimony. Do not solve a financial problem by creating a spiritual problem. 4. LEARN THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NEEDS, WANTS, AND PRESSURE Sometimes financial pressure is caused by genuine poverty. But sometimes it is intensified by comparison. Social media has created a dangerous environment where people constantly see what others are buying, wearing, driving, building, and achieving. You begin to think: “I must have this.” But not everything you desire is something you need. 1 Timothy 6:6 «“But godliness with contentment is great gain.”» Contentment does not mean laziness. Contentment means: “I will thank God for what I have while faithfully working toward what I need.” Don't allow somebody else's lifestyle to become your financial prison. You don't have to compete with everyone. You don't have to impress people. You don't have to buy what you cannot afford simply because others have it. Learn to live within your means while trusting God for increase. 5. REMEMBER THAT GOD CAN USE A DIFFICULT SEASON TO TEACH YOU Some lessons are difficult to learn when everything is comfortable. Financial pressure can teach: - Discipline - Contentment - Creativity - Patience - Responsibility - Compassion - Humility - Better stewardship - Dependence upon God Romans 5:3–4 «“Suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope.”» This does not mean we should celebrate poverty or refuse legitimate prosperity. It means that God can produce something valuable in us even during difficult seasons. You may be praying for God to change your financial situation. And while you are waiting, God may also be changing you. He may be teaching you how to manage the blessing you are asking Him to give you. BIBLICAL CASE STUDY: THE WIDOW OF ZAREPHATH Read 1 Kings 17:8–16. The widow was facing severe economic hardship. She had only a small amount of flour and oil. She was preparing what she believed would be her final meal. Then Elijah appeared. God instructed her to act in faith. She obeyed. And God sustained her household throughout the famine. What can we learn? The widow had little—but she was obedient. She did not have abundance before she obeyed. Sometimes faith begins with what is already in your hand. You may say: “I don't have much.” Ask: “What do I have?” Perhaps you have: - A skill - A business idea - A talent - Education - Experience - A phone - Creativity - Relationships - Time - A small business - An opportunity you have overlooked Do not despise small beginnings. What looks small in your hand can become significant when surrendered to God and managed wisely. DEEP SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS 1. Your bank balance is not your identity. You are more than your financial situation. Having little money does not make you worthless. Having much money does not make you superior. Your ultimate identity is found in Christ. 2. Provision is not always instant. Sometimes God provides a miracle. Sometimes He provides an opportunity. Sometimes He provides wisdom. Sometimes He provides people. Sometimes He provides strength to endure until the door opens. 3. Faith must produce responsible action. James 2:17 teaches that faith without works is dead. Therefore: Pray—but work. Trust—but plan. Believe—but learn. Wait on God—but don't waste your opportunities. 4. Financial pressure is a test, not necessarily a verdict. A difficult season does not mean your story is over. Your current condition is not necessarily your final destination. PRACTICAL ACTION STEPS 1. Pray specifically. Don't only say, “Lord, bless me.” Ask: “Lord, give me wisdom to manage what I have and show me legitimate opportunities for increase.” 2. Create a simple budget. Know: - What comes in. - What goes out. - What is necessary. - What can be reduced. - What debts must be addressed. 3. Stop financial comparison. Don't destroy your finances trying to maintain an appearance. 4. Develop yourself. Learn something that can increase your value and earning capacity. 5. Avoid dishonest shortcuts. Your integrity is worth more than temporary money. 6. Give according to biblical wisdom and your actual capacity. Giving should be an expression of love and obedience—not reckless financial irresponsibility or manipulation. 7. Seek wise counsel. Don't make major financial decisions simply because you are emotionally pressured. QUESTIONS FOR REFLECTION 1. Am I trusting God or allowing fear to control my financial decisions? 2. Am I managing what God has already placed in my hands? 3. Do I have unnecessary expenses that I need to eliminate? 4. Am I comparing my life with others? 5. Have I allowed financial pressure to weaken my prayer life? 6. What skill or opportunity am I currently overlooking? 7. Am I maintaining integrity even when money is scarce? 8. What financial lesson might God be teaching me in this season? POWERFUL PRAYER POINTS 1. Father, strengthen my faith when I face financial pressure. 2. Lord, give me wisdom to manage every resource You have placed in my hands. 3 Father, open legitimate doors of opportunity, employment, business, and increase for me. 4. Lord, deliver me from fear, desperation, greed, and financial decisions that can destroy my future. 5. Give me the discipline to distinguish between my needs and my unnecessary desires. 6. Father, give me creative ideas and the courage to act upon them. 7. Lord, provide for every genuine need in my household according to Your will. 8. Give me grace to remain generous, honest, content, and faithful even in difficult seasons. 9. Father, let this financial season produce wisdom, maturity, discipline, and testimony in my life. 10. Lord, let my financial testimony become a testimony of Your faithfulness and not a reason for me to compromise my faith. CALL TO ACTION Beloved, financial pressure can be heavy. But don't let pressure make you forget your Provider. Don't let an empty account produce an empty faith. Don't let delayed provision produce disobedience. Don't let comparison make you despise your journey. And don't let desperation push you into a decision that will destroy tomorrow just to solve today's problem. Trust God. Work diligently. Plan wisely. Live within your means. Keep your integrity. Develop yourself. Pray continually. And remember the promise: «“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19» Your financial pressure is real, but so is God's grace. Your resources may be limited, but God's wisdom is unlimited. Your present season may be difficult, but God is still God. Faith does not promise that you will never face financial pressure. Faith gives you the strength to face it without losing God, your character, or your hope. Final Declaration I will not be ruled by fear. I will not compromise my faith. I will not waste what God has placed in my hands. I will walk in wisdom. I will work diligently. I will trust God faithfully. And by God's grace, I will come out of this season stronger, wiser, and with a testimony. Amen. If you have not given your life to Jesus kindly do so by joining a Bible believing Church. 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OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL   DATE: TUESDAY AUGUST 11TH 2026   THEME: INPUT DETERMINES OUTPUT I   MEMORISE: Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 1 Corinthians 9:24   READ: Proverbs 31:1-9 1  The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. 2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? 3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. 4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. 6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. 7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. 8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. 9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy.   MESSAGE The farther you want to go in life, the more you must invest in yourself. For example, if you are driving a Car with a tank full of petrol from Lagos, which is in South West Nigeria, to somewhere in Northern Nigeria, you will need to refuel your car at some point during the course of your journey. However, if you were only going to Ibadan, which is also a city in the South West of Nigeria, you wouldn't need to stop on your way to buy more petrol. Anyone who wants to go far in life must invest resources that include holiness, hard work, knowledge, and good interpersonal skills in his or her life, while avoiding unproductive habits such as binge-watching movies, scrolling aimlessly on social media, wild partying, and the like. Discipline is required to go far in life. I recall when I was a child, my mother would compel me to stay indoors and study while my friends were outdoors playing football. I used to complain a lot about it, but she insisted until it became a part of me. One time, I was at my uncle's place, where a masquerade show was taking place on the street, and everyone was outside watching the show except me. My uncle came to me and asked why I didn't go outside to watch the show, and I responded, "The fellow everyone will watch someday does not sit around watching shows." Many years later, when God had lifted me, he reminded me of that day and said, "Today, the whole world is watching you." Beloved, what you invest in yourself is what will determine your height in life. While the other captives in the king of Babylon's palace were busy dining and feasting on the king's delicacies, Daniel and his three counterparts focused on consecrating themselves to the Lord (Daniel 1:3-12). I believe that they were not the only Jews in the king's palace at that time, but they were the only ones who went on to do exploits because they invested the right resources in themselves. Child of God, if you have big dreams that you want to see come to pass, then you must pay the price to invest in yourself. You must also let go of unnecessary weights, Such as laziness and a lack of self-control, as well as impurities like sin, which can hinder you from fulfilling God's plans for your life. I pray that you will fulfil God's plans for your life, in Jesus' name.   PRAYER POINT Father, please help me to invest the right resources in my life so I can fulfil Your plans for me, in Jesus' name.   BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 25-27   AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE   HYMN 20: I’M PRESSING ON THE UPWARD WAY 1. I’m pressing on the upward way, New heights I’m gaining every day; Still praying as I onward bound, “Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.” Chorus: Lord, lift me up, and let me stand By faith on Canaan’s tableland; A higher plane than I have found, Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. 2. My heart has no desire to stay Where doubts arise and fears dismay; Though some may dwell where these abound, My prayer, my aim, is higher ground. 3. I want to live above the world, Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled; For faith has caught the joyful sound, The song of saints on higher ground. 4. I want to scale the utmost height And catch a gleam of glory bright; But still I’ll pray till rest I’ve found, “Lord, lead me on to higher ground.”

Brenda Walsh Ministries Earnest, Heartfelt Prayer. There are many different types of prayer, and many different ways to pray. Many think pray can only be heard if you are on your knees, but God hears your prayers whether or not you are kneeling, standing, sitting, driving in a car, or taking a shower. He hears prayers spoken aloud, whispered, or completely silent. Some pray out of sheer frustration when having difficulty completing a task, others when hoping for something good to happen, while still others pray with passion in sincere desperation of needing a Savior. God loves for you to talk to Him, and He is interested in every aspect of your life. He hears the trivial prayers such as losing your keys, and He hears your desperate cries for help! But He especially loves to hear earnest, heartfelt prayers that come from a deep desire to grow ever closer to Him. It’s important to be faithful in your prayer life, but it ceases to be “prayer” if is done by habit alone. Don’t make the mistake of thinking prayer is best saved only for bedtime. All too often, at the end of a busy day, tired and exhausted, prayers can end up being mere babble, repetitive and meaningless. Without even realizing it, your mind has drifted to all the things you need to accomplish the next day. It’s good to pray at bedtime, but also pray throughout your day, and find that special time in your schedule - each day - that you give to God... to really talk to Him, sharing your innermost thoughts, dreams, and desires - and don’t forget to praise Him! Text: Psalm 42:2, Psalm 141:2, Genesis 32:26, Matthew 5:6

DECODING YOUR DESIRES Is Your Heart Chasing a Wish or a Purpose? Proverbs 16:2 Have you ever asked yourself: Is what I desire really what God wants for me? Could my greatest wish be distracting me from my purpose? Am I pursuing purpose—or simply chasing what I want? Can a good desire still lead me in the wrong direction? Join us for a powerful TikTok LIVE as we uncover the difference between wishes, desires, and purpose and learn how to examine what is truly driving our hearts. 📅 Sunday, 16th August 2026 ⏰ 8:00 PM Don't just chase your desires—learn to decode them.. 👉 Join us LIVE. Set your reminder and invite someone who needs this conversation! Click here https://vt.tiktok.com/ZS9k8X1CGm8KK-N8D6t/

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OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL DATE: TUESDAY AUGUST 11TH 2026 THEME: INPUT DETERMINES OUTPUT I MEMORISE: Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. 1 Corinthians 9:24 READ: Proverbs 31:1-9 1 The words of king Lemuel, the prophecy that his mother taught him. 2 What, my son? and what, the son of my womb? and what, the son of my vows? 3 Give not thy strength unto women, nor thy ways to that which destroyeth kings. 4 It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink: 5 Lest they drink, and forget the law, and pervert the judgment of any of the afflicted. 6 Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts. 7 Let him drink, and forget his poverty, and remember his misery no more. 8 Open thy mouth for the dumb in the cause of all such as are appointed to destruction. 9 Open thy mouth, judge righteously, and plead the cause of the poor and needy. MESSAGE The farther you want to go in life, the more you must invest in yourself. For example, if you are driving a Car with a tank full of petrol from Lagos, which is in South West Nigeria, to somewhere in Northern Nigeria, you will need to refuel your car at some point during the course of your journey. However, if you were only going to Ibadan, which is also a city in the South West of Nigeria, you wouldn't need to stop on your way to buy more petrol. Anyone who wants to go far in life must invest resources that include holiness, hard work, knowledge, and good interpersonal skills in his or her life, while avoiding unproductive habits such as binge-watching movies, scrolling aimlessly on social media, wild partying, and the like. Discipline is required to go far in life. I recall when I was a child, my mother would compel me to stay indoors and study while my friends were outdoors playing football. I used to complain a lot about it, but she insisted until it became a part of me. One time, I was at my uncle's place, where a masquerade show was taking place on the street, and everyone was outside watching the show except me. My uncle came to me and asked why I didn't go outside to watch the show, and I responded, "The fellow everyone will watch someday does not sit around watching shows." Many years later, when God had lifted me, he reminded me of that day and said, "Today, the whole world is watching you." Beloved, what you invest in yourself is what will determine your height in life. While the other captives in the king of Babylon's palace were busy dining and feasting on the king's delicacies, Daniel and his three counterparts focused on consecrating themselves to the Lord (Daniel 1:3-12). I believe that they were not the only Jews in the king's palace at that time, but they were the only ones who went on to do exploits because they invested the right resources in themselves. Child of God, if you have big dreams that you want to see come to pass, then you must pay the price to invest in yourself. You must also let go of unnecessary weights, Such as laziness and a lack of self-control, as well as impurities like sin, which can hinder you from fulfilling God's plans for your life. I pray that you will fulfil God's plans for your life, in Jesus' name. PRAYER POINT Father, please help me to invest the right resources in my life so I can fulfil Your plans for me, in Jesus' name. BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Jeremiah 25-27 AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE HYMN 20: I’M PRESSING ON THE UPWARD WAY 1. I’m pressing on the upward way, New heights I’m gaining every day; Still praying as I onward bound, “Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.” Chorus: Lord, lift me up, and let me stand By faith on Canaan’s tableland; A higher plane than I have found, Lord, plant my feet on higher ground. 2. My heart has no desire to stay Where doubts arise and fears dismay; Though some may dwell where these abound, My prayer, my aim, is higher ground. 3. I want to live above the world, Though Satan’s darts at me are hurled; For faith has caught the joyful sound, The song of saints on higher ground. 4. I want to scale the utmost height And catch a gleam of glory bright; But still I’ll pray till rest I’ve found, “Lord, lead me on to higher ground.” PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL TUESDAY, 11TH AUGUST, 2026 *INPUT DETERMINES OUTPUT I* ‎ 1.Father, thank You for saving my soul and laying for me a sure foundation in Christ Jesus for a secured glorious future. 2.Father, thank You for Your promise to straighten my crooked paths, and to make plain my rough places. Thank You for the infilling of the Holy Spirit to teach and guide me on knowing Your will. 3.Father, thank You for Your plan and purpose for my life. Thank You for Your wish for me to prosper, and to be in good health even as my soul prosper. 4.Father, please help me not to jeopardize the glorious future You have planned for me, but to invest in myself, good virtues of holiness, hard work, knowledge and great interpersonal skills, in Jesus' name. 5.Father, please help me to avoid unproductive habits, and to be disciplined in all areas of my life so I can go far in life to fulfill Your purpose, in Jesus' name. 6.Father, please help me to pay the price to attain a glorious future, to sacrifice time and every resources needed to become the person You have created me to be, in Jesus' name. 7.Father, please help me to separate myself from any defilement that may corrupt my destiny; even in a strange land, help me to keep myself for You, in Jesus' name. 8.Father, please help me to invest the right resources in myself, to run the race lawfully according to Your will, so I can obtain the heavenly reward/prize, in Jesus' name. 9.Father, please help me to let go of unnecessary weights of laziness, lack of self-control and sin that may hinder me from fulfilling Your plans for my life, in Jesus' name. 10.Father, please help me to invest the right resources in my life so I can fulfill Your plans for me, in Jesus' name. 11.Father, thank You for the life of Your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye. ‎ Help him to leave a good heritance do his children's children children, in Jesus' name. Bless his children (biological and spiritual). Help him to continue to produce sons and daughters to Your glory, in Jesus name ‎ ‎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. ‎ ‎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. ‎ ‎14.Your personal petitions. ‎(Philippians 4:6) ‎ ‎15.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.

Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you. For the longest time in my life, my prayer life was all but non-existent. I believed in prayer, I valued prayer, but I always seemed to get bored in prayer. I would start to nod off. I would get distracted. I would attempt to be better by using big fancy words because, for some reason, I thought that was how you were supposed to be in prayer. And then even though I said I would pray for you, I would forget about it when I got to a ‘prayer’ moment in my day. My prayer life really kicked rocks. Then I learned that prayer did not have to be lofty or full of big fancy words. It was suggested that I pick a time of day for every day to make a routine of having a conversation with God. So, I made my time driving to work my prayer time. I made a valiant effort at it; however, since I was a workaholic, my mind would shift into details of work and what I needed to prepare for in the day. Though it improved slightly, it still kicked rocks. I am not sure what changed in my thoughts and desires other than I wanted a better prayer life, I wanted better communication with Him, and I wanted more of His Peace. It was then that I started the before my head hits the pillow at night and before my feet hit the floor in the morning, I will give thanks for my blessings. I will offer up prayers of protection and healing. I will add to my prayer those who have asked for prayer. And … when I am done with my prayer, I will close with the Lord’s prayer. Now, the Lord’s prayer is a model of how we are to pray, not just a prayer. We acknowledge Him in his glory both on earth and in heaven. Then we ask for his wisdom and his protection and his forgiveness. We then close by giving honor to his might. In saying this model prayer, my mind will drift here and there, at which point I will remember areas that I forgot to pray about, and I can stop in mid-prayer, go back to my prayer, and make the additions, then start the Lord’s prayer again. It is a great reminder for me to stay on track. In following this thought process of prayer, I have had a steady pace and consistency for prayer. With that consistency, I have found balance and peace. With balance and peace, my days are so much smoother … even when the storm rages. I do not. I want to encourage you to find a routine to improve your prayer life, or to start a prayer routine in your life. This concept that I follow may not work for you; however, if you ask Him for guidance, He will give you ideas. Trust in Him and He will guide you. Prayer is a powerful tool to hold off the enemy. Be blessed. **I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” –Psalm 91:2

Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you. In my journey to clean the house, I have gone from worship music to listening to the Bible. My goal around mid-January was to actually make it through the bible by the end of the year. I started in the New Testament while I was driving back and forth to work. It really did not feel like it took that long to devour all that wisdom. (Mind you, it will take me many more meals of that nature before I remember it all.) Once I was done with that, I moved into the Old. Now, we all know how much fun the Old Testament can be. Especially the book of Leviticus … got to know me some offering techniques. Just staying. When I retired, I believe that made it through Chronicles… another riveting beginning of the family tree (it did get better). After that, it was hit and miss when I listened. I am happy to report that I have now finished Ecclesiastes. With only 18 books left to listen to, I am confident that I will make my goal. Last night while I was folding the hidden laundry that I found in various places, I was listening to the book of Proverbs. Now, this book, I have read many, many times. Though this is true, I ‘heard’ things yesterday that I did not recall from before. I also had metaphoric thoughts of their meaning, in some cases, which is why I did the afternoon post yesterday. When a new light bulb is sparked as I am listening, I have to hit replay several times. I want to make sure that I heard what I thought I heard. I to my physical bible and look it up to read what I heard. I stare at whatever is near me at the time as I search my thoughts like a kid who was just told to pick one piece of candy … so many to choose from. It is fantastic. Because I listen repeatedly and verify with physical sight, I can usually see or feel the message that He wants to give me, as with the PM post yesterday. However, I was still in the book of Proverbs when I thought I heard another epiphany. I looked it up, wrote it down, and thought about it. I slept on it, and this morning I took another look; the message I thought I heard was not what I received this morning. I believe that what I thought it said last night was an attempt to begin a quarrel or clickbait. That is not what the Word says. Even I can get caught up in the thought of education for the greater good; however, we must have discernment and wisdom for what we are about to divulge. Prudence in this situation, I believe, was the best call. (Quick note: my laptop is being attitudinal … my apologies if there are random punctuations.) Last night I received a Word from God to post in the afternoon. Shortly after that, I thought that I had received a second one; however, because I was cautious with my response, I believe that I averted or dodged a sticky situation that a post could have caused. The Spirit gave me a metaphoric thought on the first gift; the enemy tried piggyback with a second prompt. The difference was that I am versed enough in His Word that my inner spirit told me to wait and study more closely. Wisdom and discernment, coupled with prudence and patience, are a recipe for success when spreading the Good News. When Solomon was made King, God asked him what he wanted. Anything he asked for, God would grant … Solomon asked for wisdom. Not riches. Not power. Not favor. He asked for wisdom. Because he did not ask for self-gratifying indulgences, but a way to help his people, God was pleased and granted the other items as well. Periodically, I will ask to win the lottery, that my books take off, or I have a rich uncle/aunt somewhere that left me their millions. Where the concept of not thinking about money ever being a problem is nice, it brings on its own challenges. My husband and I have joked that if that ever happened, we would still be in the same financial arena we are in now because we would not be able to help ourselves but to help others. I am pleased that He has given me this gift of discernment. I am happy that He has given me this gift of wisdom. I am happy that He has given me this gift of obedience. I fail many times, but He is always there to guide me through. What have you asked for lately? Stature? Or Wisdom? Be blessed. **For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. –Proverbs 2:6

HEAVEN IS FOR OVERCOMERS Revelation 2 [NIV] [vs: 7] He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To him who overcomes, I will give the right to eat from the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God. Adam and Eve was denied the right to eat of the three of life in the garden of Eden because they were overcomed by the devil when he decieved them to eat the fruit of the knowledge of evil and good in disobedience to GOD'S commmandment. They were driving out from Paradise that they may not eat of the tree of life and lives in sin without dying  So also now those who lives in sin are eating the forbidden fruit and  are overcomed by the devil and will not be allowed into heaven if they die in that condition. *Things to overcome to make heaven. 1, Satan,2 temptations   3,sin,4 the flesh  5, the world . *How to overcome. 1, faith in Jesus  2, repentance from all sin,3 watchfulness and prayer,4 self denial  5, total yeildedness to Christ 6,steadfast resistance of the devil. 7, heavenly mindedness. Key lessons: The only alternative to being an overcomer is to be defeated by sin and Satan and to be denied entrance into heaven. 07 August 2026