THEME: GETHSEMANE HOUR / ALONE WITH GOD TOPIC: O GOD, ARISE AND BREAK THE POWER OF ANCESTRAL ALTARS Bible Reading: Galatians 3:13-14, Colossians 2:14-15, Isaiah 49:24-26, Psalm 35:1-10 Recommended Time of Prayer: Between 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm and Between 12:00 midnight to 3:00 am. Pray twice daily. 1. Father, let Dragnet Gospel Int'l Ministries be delivered from every ancestral pattern, evil foundation, and spiritual opposition hindering the progress of this commission, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Galatians 3:13) 2. O Lord, arise and preserve every member of Dragnet Gospel Int'l Ministries from every inherited pattern of stagnation, limitation, failure, and backwardness, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 121:7-8) 3. Altars of my father's house and mother's house sponsoring backwardness in my life, scatter by fire in the name of Jesus Christ. (Galatians 3:13) 4. Every ancestral covenant empowering stagnation and limitation in my life, be broken by the blood of Jesus Christ, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Colossians 2:14) 5. Every evil foundation speaking against my advancement, lose your power over my life, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 11:3) 6. Every inherited pattern of repeated disappointment, failure, poverty, rejection, and delay, be broken from my life, in the name of Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:17) 7. Every altar demanding that I remain at the level of my ancestors, catch fire and lose your influence over my destiny, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Galatians 3:13) 8. O Lord, arise and separate me completely from every ungodly inheritance fighting against Your purpose for my life, in the name of Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 6:17) 9. Every ancestral voice calling my destiny backward, be silenced by the authority of Jesus Christ, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Isaiah 54:17) 10. Every evil dedication, covenant, or pronouncement from my family history working against my progress, be cancelled by the blood of Jesus Christ, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Revelation 12:11) 11. Father, let every power enforcing family limitations against my life be defeated. Let me advance beyond every negative pattern inherited from previous generations, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Isaiah 43:18-19) 12. Every satanic connection between my destiny and ancestral altars, be broken completely by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Colossians 1:13) 13. O Lord, arise and overturn every evil expectation that I must repeat the failures and afflictions of previous generations, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 118:17) 14. Every power using my family history as a legal ground to hinder my progress, let the finished work of Christ speak against it, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Colossians 2:14-15) 15. Father, let every good thing that was delayed because of inherited limitations be released into manifestation, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Joel 2:25) 16. Every ancestral pattern attacking my finances, marriage, health, career, business, ministry, and destiny, lose your hold over me, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Isaiah 10:27) 17. I declare that I belong to Christ. Every curse and every evil inheritance contrary to God's purpose for my life is broken, and I walk in the liberty Christ has purchased for me, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Galatians 3:13; John 8:36) 18. O Lord, establish a new and righteous pattern in my life. Let my generation experience greater peace, progress, fruitfulness, and divine purpose, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 112:1-2) 19. O Lord, preserve and prosper every current supporter and partner of Dragnet Gospel Int'l Ministries. Let every negative ancestral pattern affecting their businesses, careers, families, and finances be broken, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 20:1-4) 20. Father, let Dragnet Gospel Int'l Ministries never lack the resources needed to preach the gospel, win souls, and advance Your kingdom. Let every spiritual opposition against the provision for this work be defeated, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 4:19) 21. Father, arise and completely break every ancestral altar, covenant, pronouncement, and negative family pattern sponsoring backwardness in my life. Let every power enforcing stagnation lose its authority over me. I reject backwardness, I embrace divine advancement, and I shall fulfil Your purpose for my life, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Galatians 3:13-14; Isaiah 43:19) TAKE NOTE OF YOUR DREAMS AND HIDE YOUR FEEDBACK For more information/counselling: Email: dragnetgospel[gmail].com WhatsApp: +2348062343560 SHALOM ✋

THEME: GETHSEMANE HOUR/ALONE WITH GOD TOPIC: O GOD, ARISE AND DELIVER ME FROM FINANCIAL DEVOURERS Bible Reading: Malachi 3:10-12, Joel 2:25-27, Psalm 35:1-10 Recommended Time of Prayer: Between 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm and Between 12:00 midnight to 3:00 am. Pray twice daily. 1. Father, let Dragnet Gospel Int'l Ministries be delivered from every devourer assigned against the resources, finances, members, and kingdom work of this commission, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Malachi 3:11) 2. O God, arise by Your mercy and preserve every member of Dragnet Gospel Int'l Ministries from powers assigned to consume the fruits of their labour, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 90:17) 3. Father, let every devourer assigned against my finances, business, career, ministry, farm, and legitimate investments be defeated by Your mighty power, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Malachi 3:11) 4. O God, arise by Your mercy and deliver me from every devourer eating up my harvest, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Joel 2:25) 5. Every power assigned to consume my income immediately after it comes into my hands, lose your hold over my finances, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Deuteronomy 28:8) 6. Every satanic force turning my profitable efforts into repeated losses, be frustrated by the power of God, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Job 5:12) 7. Father, rebuke every devourer attacking the fruits of my labour and let my harvest be preserved, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Malachi 3:11) 8. Every hidden channel through which my financial resources are being wasted or drained, be exposed and closed by the power of God, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Luke 8:17) 9. O Lord, protect my farm, business, career, ministry, investments, customers, contracts, and every legitimate source of income from destructive losses, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 121:7-8) 10. Every power assigned to make me labour without enjoying the reward of my labour, be defeated, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Isaiah 65:23) 11. Father, restore every harvest that has been consumed through losses, setbacks, missed opportunities, and unprofitable ventures, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Joel 2:25) 12. Every evil pattern of financial leakage operating in my life, break by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 144:13-14) 13. O Lord, arise and frustrate every plan designed to divert my legitimate income and resources into unproductive channels, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Isaiah 54:17) 14. Father, give me wisdom, discipline, and discernment to manage every resource You place in my hands and to recognize profitable opportunities, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Deuteronomy 8:18) 15. Every devouring power attacking the fruitfulness of my farm, business, career, and investments, be silenced by the authority of Jesus Christ, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 23:5) 16. I declare that my labour shall produce profitable results. I shall eat the fruit of my labour and enjoy the work of my hands, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 128:2) 17. O Lord, let every legitimate investment I make receive Your wisdom, protection, and favour. Let me not invest into loss or walk into financial traps, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Proverbs 3:5-6) 18. Father, let abundance replace scarcity, preservation replace wastage, and fruitful harvest replace repeated loss in my life, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 23:1) 19. O Lord, preserve and prosper every current supporter and partner of Dragnet Gospel Int'l Ministries. Let every devourer against their businesses, careers, families, and finances be rebuked, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 20:1-4) 20. Father, let Dragnet Gospel Int'l Ministries never lack the resources needed to preach the gospel, win souls, and advance Your kingdom. Rebuke every devourer assigned against the finances of this work, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 4:19; Malachi 3:11) 21. O God, arise by Your mercy and completely deliver me from every devourer assigned against my harvest. Let every power consuming my finances, business, career, ministry, farm, investments, opportunities, and legitimate income be defeated. I shall not labour in vain; I shall reap, enjoy, preserve, and multiply the fruits of my labour, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Joel 2:25; Psalm 128:2) TAKE NOTE OF YOUR DREAMS AND HIDE YOUR FEEDBACK For more information/counselling: Email: dragnetgospel[gmail].com WhatsApp: +2348062343560 SHALOM ✋

Give God Control (Proverbs 3:5–6) One of the hardest things to do is let go. We want to control our future. Our plans. Our relationships. Our careers. Our finances. Our reputation. Even the things we pray about. We often tell God what we want and then quietly expect Him to follow our plan. But trusting God means something deeper. It means being willing to say: “Lord, I trust You—even when Your plan is different from mine.” The Bible says: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight.” Notice the instruction: Trust. Not partially. Not only when everything makes sense. With all your heart. Sometimes we struggle to trust God because we want to know exactly what will happen next. But faith doesn't require knowing the entire future. Faith means trusting the One who already knows it. Think about Peter when Jesus called him to step out of the boat. The water was still there. The storm was still around him. But Peter had to decide whether he would trust Jesus enough to take the step. Sometimes God is asking you to take a step before you have all the answers. Maybe you need to start something. Maybe you need to stop something. Maybe you need to forgive. Maybe you need to wait. Maybe you need to surrender a dream. Maybe you need to give God control of a relationship, career decision, or future you have been trying desperately to manage yourself. Surrender doesn't mean giving up on life. It means giving up the illusion that you have to control everything. There are things you can control: Your choices. Your attitude. Your obedience. Your words. Your effort. Your response. But there are also things you cannot control: Other people's decisions. Tomorrow. The economy. Every outcome. Every opportunity. Every circumstance. Trying to control what belongs outside your control will eventually leave you exhausted. So give those things to God. Pray about them. Do your part faithfully. Then trust Him with the results. And remember: Surrender is not weakness. It is an expression of faith. Jesus demonstrated the ultimate example of surrender in the garden of Gethsemane. Facing the cross, He prayed to the Father and submitted to God's will. That obedience brought salvation to humanity. The cross reminds us that God's plan can accomplish something far greater than what we can see in the moment. Maybe you don't understand your current season. Maybe you're asking: “Why is this happening?” Instead of only asking God to change the situation, try asking: “Lord, what are You teaching me through this?” Sometimes God changes the circumstances. Sometimes He changes us. And sometimes He does both. Whatever you're facing today, don't carry it as though everything depends on you. Give God your fears. Give Him your plans. Give Him your mistakes. Give Him your future. Give Him your unanswered questions. And then trust Him one day at a time. You may not know what tomorrow holds. But you know who holds tomorrow. Release what you cannot control and trust the God who can. Today, take a quiet moment and pray: “Lord, I surrender my plans, my fears, and my future to You. Help me trust Your wisdom more than my own understanding. Lead me where You want me to go, and give me the courage to follow. Amen.” What is one thing you've been trying to control that you need to place completely in God's hands? #GiveGodControl #Proverbs3 #TrustGod #SurrenderToGod #FaithOverFear #WalkByFaith #ChristianYouth #JesusSaves #ShareJesus #DailyFaith #Lordsbook #JMSM #KNKA

THEME: GETHSEMANE HOUR/ALONE WITH GOD TOPIC: O LORD, PRESERVE MY HOUSEHOLD FROM TRAGEDY AND EVIL EXPECTATIONS Bible Reading: Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm 121:1-8, Isaiah 54:17, Jeremiah 29:11 Recommended Time of Prayer: Between 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm and Between 12:00 midnight to 3:00 am. Pray twice daily. 1. Father, let Dragnet Gospel Int'l Ministries and every member connected to this commission be preserved from tragedy, premature death, sudden loss, and every evil interruption of destiny, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 91:10) 2. O Lord, arise and shield every member of Dragnet Gospel Int'l Ministries and their households from every hidden danger, evil expectation, and destructive assignment, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 121:7-8) 3. Let no tragedy assigned to interrupt the destiny of any member of my household prosper, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Isaiah 54:17) 4. Every evil expectation concerning my family, be disappointed by the power of God, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 27:2) 5. Father, let every satanic agenda prepared to bring sorrow, calamity, or sudden loss into my household collapse completely, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Job 5:12) 6. Every hidden trap of tragedy, accident, violence, and destruction prepared against anyone in my household, be exposed and rendered powerless, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 91:3) 7. O Lord, arise and contend with every power contending with the peace, health, progress, and destiny of my household, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Isaiah 49:25) 8. Every evil voice predicting calamity, failure, sickness, financial ruin, or destruction over my family, be silenced by the blood of Jesus Christ, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Isaiah 54:17) 9. Father, let Your mighty hand preserve every member of my household from untimely death and every form of premature loss, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 118:17) 10. Every power waiting for tragedy to strike my family, be disappointed. Let their evil expectations become completely fruitless, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 35:4) 11. O Lord, let Your angels watch over my household and preserve us in our going out and coming in, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 91:11) 12. Father, let every evil pattern of repeated family tragedies and untimely losses be broken by the power of Jesus Christ, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Galatians 3:13) 13. Every evil plan designed to interrupt the purpose of God for any member of my household, fail completely, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Job 42:2) 14. Father, let Your promises concerning my family's life, health, finances, peace, and purpose come to fulfilment, in the name of Jesus Christ. (2 Corinthians 1:20) 15. Every power assigned to turn our seasons of joy into seasons of mourning, be frustrated by the power of God, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 30:5) 16. O Lord, establish peace within my household. Let no fear, confusion, affliction, or calamity overthrow the peace You have given us, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Isaiah 54:14) 17. I declare that my household shall live and fulfil God's purpose. We shall not be cut short in the middle of our journey, and we shall testify of the goodness of the Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 118:17) 18. Father, let every good purpose You have ordained for my household come to pass. Let no satanic interruption cancel what You have written concerning us, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 138:8) 19. O Lord, preserve and prosper every current supporter and partner of Dragnet Gospel Int'l Ministries. Let their households experience divine protection, good health, financial stability, peace, and fulfilment of purpose, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 20:1-4) 20. Father, let Dragnet Gospel Int'l Ministries never lack the resources needed to preach the gospel, win souls, and advance Your kingdom. Let supernatural provision continually flow into this work, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 4:19) 21. Father, I declare that no tragedy assigned to interrupt the destiny of anyone in my household shall prosper. Every evil expectation concerning my family shall be disappointed, and we shall experience the fulfilment of Your promises concerning our lives, health, finances, peace, and divine purpose. We shall live, flourish, and fulfil the number of our days, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Exodus 23:26; Psalm 91:16) TAKE NOTE OF YOUR DREAMS AND HIDE YOUR FEEDBACK For more information/counselling: Email: dragnetgospel[gmail].com WhatsApp: +2348062343560 SHALOM ✋

THEME: GETHSEMANE HOUR /ALONE WITH GOD TOPIC: O GOD, ARISE AND AVENGE EVERY UNTIMELY LOSS Bible Reading: Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm 118:17-18, Luke 18:1-8, Isaiah 49:24-26 Recommended Time of Prayer: Between 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm and Between 12:00 midnight to 3:00 am. Pray twice daily. 1. Father, let Dragnet Gospel Int'l Ministries and every member thereof be preserved from premature death, sudden loss, tragedy, and every evil calamity, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 91:10) 2. O Lord, arise and preserve every member of Dragnet Gospel Int'l Ministries. Let every satanic agenda against our lives, families, and destinies be overturned, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 121:7-8) 3. I reject premature death and untimely loss. I shall live and declare the works of the Lord in the land of the living, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 118:17) 4. O God, arise and avenge me against every adversary responsible for untimely death and devastating loss in my life and household. Let every hidden power behind these afflictions be brought to nothing, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Luke 18:7-8) 5. Every evil pattern of premature death operating in my family, break by the blood of Jesus Christ, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Galatians 3:13) 6. Every power assigned to cut short the lives of members of my household before their appointed time, be defeated by the power of God, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Exodus 23:26) 7. Father, let Your mercy preserve my life and the lives of my household. Let no weapon of destruction prosper against us, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Isaiah 54:17) 8. Every satanic agenda responsible for repeated untimely losses in my household, be overturned by the judgment of God, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 7:9) 9. O Lord, arise and contend with every power contending with my life, family, peace, and future, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Isaiah 49:25) 10. Every evil altar speaking death, tragedy, and loss against me or my household, be silenced by the blood of Jesus Christ, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Colossians 2:14) 11. Every evil pronouncement assigning premature death to me or anyone in my household, be cancelled by the power of the living God, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Numbers 23:23) 12. Father, let every hidden trap of tragedy, accident, violence, and sudden destruction prepared against me be exposed and destroyed, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 91:3) 13. Every power that rejoices over the losses and afflictions of my household, let the Lord arise and turn their expectation into disappointment, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 35:19) 14. O God of vengeance, arise and plead my cause. Let every adversary responsible for the destruction and loss I have experienced be brought under Your righteous judgment, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 94:1-2) 15. Father, restore every good thing that can be restored from what has been lost, and let Your grace give me strength to recover and move forward, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Joel 2:25) 16. I refuse to live under the fear of premature death. The Lord is my refuge and fortress, and His angels shall preserve me in all my ways, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 91:2,11) 17. Every voice of death and destruction speaking against my destiny, be silenced. I receive the promise of long life and divine preservation, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 91:16) 18. O Lord, let every adversary expecting another tragedy or untimely loss in my household be disappointed. Let my household experience peace, preservation, and the goodness of the Lord, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 27:13) 19. O Lord, preserve and prosper every current supporter and partner of Dragnet Gospel Int'l Ministries. Let their lives, families, businesses, careers, and finances be protected and established by Your mighty hand, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 20:1-4) 20. Father, let Dragnet Gospel Int'l Ministries never lack the resources needed to preach the gospel, win souls, and advance Your kingdom. Preserve everyone connected to this work and let Your supernatural provision continually flow, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 4:19) 21. Father, I declare that premature death and untimely loss shall not be my portion or the portion of my household. O God, arise and avenge every adversary responsible for the losses and afflictions we have suffered. Preserve our lives, restore what can be restored, and let us fulfil the number of our days in peace and victory, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 118:17; Exodus 23:26) TAKE NOTE OF YOUR DREAMS AND HIDE YOUR FEEDBACK For more information/counselling: Email: dragnetgospel[gmail].com WhatsApp: +2348062343560 SHALOM ✋

Obey God Even When It’s Difficult (John 14:15) It is easy to say that we love God. But Jesus connected love with something very practical: Obedience. He said: “If you love me, keep my commands.” That can be challenging because obedience isn't always convenient. Sometimes God asks us to forgive when we would rather hold a grudge. To tell the truth when lying would be easier. To walk away from temptation when everyone else is participating. To wait when we desperately want to move forward. To love people who don't treat us well. To give when keeping everything for ourselves feels safer. To choose God's way when our own way seems more attractive. Following Jesus isn't simply about agreeing with Him. It is about allowing His Word to change the way we live. There will be moments when you know what the right thing is, but doing it will cost you something. That's where genuine faith becomes visible. Anyone can say, “I trust God,” when everything is going well. But obedience says: “I trust God even when I don't understand.” Think about Abraham. God called him to leave his homeland and go where He would show him. Abraham didn't have the entire journey mapped out. He simply responded in faith. Think about Noah. God gave him an instruction that probably seemed strange to everyone around him. But Noah obeyed. Think about Mary. She accepted God's calling even though it would completely change her life. And above all, look at Jesus. In the garden of Gethsemane, Jesus faced the suffering of the cross and prayed to the Father. He chose the Father's will. His obedience led Him to the cross, where He gave His life for our salvation. That is the heart of the Gospel. Jesus didn't simply tell us to obey God. He demonstrated complete obedience Himself. Because of His sacrifice, we can receive forgiveness and reconciliation with God. So when God asks you to do something difficult, remember that obedience isn't about earning His love. We obey because He has already loved us. Grace doesn't give us permission to ignore God. Grace transforms our hearts so that we want to follow Him. Maybe God has already shown you something you need to change. Maybe you know you need to apologize. Maybe you need to end a relationship that is pulling you away from Christ. Maybe you need to stop a habit that is damaging your walk with God. Maybe you need to forgive. Maybe you need to start serving. Maybe you need to surrender your future to Him. Whatever it is, don't keep asking God for a different instruction simply because the first one is uncomfortable. Pray for courage. Ask for wisdom. Then obey. You don't need to see the entire outcome before taking the next faithful step. Sometimes obedience begins with one simple “Yes, Lord.” And remember: Delayed obedience is still disobedience when we knowingly refuse to do what God has called us to do. Don't allow fear, pride, comfort, or people's opinions to keep you from following Christ. The world may not always understand your choices. That's okay. Your goal isn't to impress the world. Your goal is to honour God. Love God with your words, but demonstrate that love through your obedience. Today, ask yourself: “Is there something God has been asking me to do that I have been avoiding?” If there is, don't run from it. Bring it to God. Take the next step. Trust Him. Obey Him. And leave the results in His hands. One obedient step can change the direction of your life. #ObeyGod #John1415 #FaithAndObedience #FollowJesus #TrustGod #ChristianYouth #FaithInAction #JesusSaves #ShareJesus #DailyFaith #Lordsbook #JMSM #KNKA

THE HARD TRUTH ABOUT JESUS` SACRIFICE He told them, ‘My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me.’” —Mark 14:34 Have you ever felt lonely? Have you ever felt as though your friends and family had abandoned you? Have you ever felt like you were misunderstood? Have you ever had a hard time understanding or submitting to the will of God for your life? If so, then you have an idea of what the Lord Jesus went through when He agonized at Gethsemane.  book of Hebrews tells us, “This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin. So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most” (4:15–16 NLT).  Book of Isaiah tells us that Jesus was “a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief” (53:3 NLT). But the sorrow He experienced in Gethsemane on the night before His crucifixion seemed to be the culmination of all the sorrow He had ever known and would accelerate to a climax the following day. The ultimate triumph that was to take place at Calvary was first accomplished beneath the gnarled, old olive trees of Gethsemane. Jesus shared His agony with His disciples. “He told them, ‘My soul is crushed with grief to the point of death. Stay here and keep watch with me’” (Mark 14:34 NLT It’s interesting that the very word Gethsemane means “olive press.” Olives were pressed there to make oil, and truly, Jesus was being pressed from all sides that He might bring life to us. I don’t think we can even begin to fathom what He was going through. Isaiah 53:5 says, “But he was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed” (NLT). That’s the hard truth of our salvation: Jesus had to suffer and die in our place. He had to endure the punishment that we deserved. He was crushed and beaten for our sake. He could have walked away, but He submitted to His Father’s will so that the plan of salvation could be accomplished.  His crushing and beating brought about your salvation and mine. Because of what Jesus went through at Gethsemane and ultimately at the cross, we can call on His name. Though His suffering and death were unfathomably excruciating, they were necessary for God’s ultimate goal.  Maybe you’re at a crisis point in your life right now—a personal Gethsemane, if you will. You know what you want, yet you can sense that God’s will is different. Would you let the Lord choose for you? Would you be willing to say, “Lord, I am submitting my will to Yours. Not my will, but Yours be done”? You will never regret making that decision.  God bless you!

TODAY'S KINGDOM INSIGHTS: SERMON TOPIC: IS YOUR LIFE A STAGE OR AN ALTAR? Main Text: Romans 12:1 «“Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”» WHAT ARE YOU BUILDING WITH YOUR LIFE? Every day, we stand before an audience. People watch what we do. People listen to what we say. People observe our success, relationships, appearance, ministry and lifestyle. But there is an audience greater than humanity: God. The question is not simply, “What do people think about me?” The deeper question is: “What does God see when He looks at my life?” A stage is where people perform to be seen. An altar is where a person surrenders to God. On a stage, the question is: «“How do I look?”» At an altar, the question is: «“Lord, what do You want from me?”» Many people are living on a stage while believing they are standing at an altar. They pray publicly but disobey privately. They appear spiritual before people but live differently when nobody is watching. They want the applause of men but have lost the approval of God. Today, God is calling us from performance to surrender, from appearance to authenticity, and from the stage to the altar. 1. THE STAGE SEEKS APPLAUSE; THE ALTAR SEEKS GOD'S APPROVAL Jesus warned about religious performance. Matthew 6:1 «“Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them.”» Jesus was not condemning good works. He was exposing the wrong motive. You can do the right thing for the wrong reason. You can preach because you want recognition. You can sing because you want applause. You can give because you want people to celebrate you. You can post Scripture because you want people to praise your spirituality. But God looks beyond the action and examines the heart. 1 Samuel 16:7 «“Man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.”» The stage asks: “Who is watching?” The altar asks: “Is God pleased?” A person living at the altar does not need human applause to remain faithful. Spiritual insight: If your Christianity only works when people are watching, you may be performing rather than worshipping. 2. THE STAGE DISPLAYS TALENT; THE ALTAR REVEALS CHARACTER Talent can put you on a platform. Character determines whether you can remain there without destroying yourself. David had musical ability. David had courage. David had leadership ability. But before David stood before kings, he learned to stand before God in the wilderness. The altar develops what the stage cannot produce. The stage can reveal your gift. The altar reveals your heart. A person can be gifted and still lack character. A person can preach powerfully and live carelessly. A person can sing beautifully and still have an uncontrolled heart. A person can be celebrated publicly and be broken privately. That is why God is more interested in who you are becoming than merely what you are doing. Galatians 5:22–23 The fruit of the Spirit includes love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Notice that Scripture calls these fruit, not performance. Fruit grows from a life connected to God. Ask yourself: What happens to my character when nobody is watching? That question can reveal whether your life is a stage or an altar. 3. THE STAGE WANTS TO RECEIVE; THE ALTAR IS WILLING TO SURRENDER An altar is a place of sacrifice. Romans 12:1 says: «“Present your bodies a living sacrifice…”» God does not merely want your Sunday. He wants your Monday. He does not only want your voice in church. He wants your conversations at home. He does not only want your offering. He wants your heart. He does not only want your public ministry. He wants your private obedience. The stage says: “God, bless what I want to do.” The altar says: “God, I surrender what I want to do to Your will.” That is the difference. Jesus demonstrated this in Gethsemane. Luke 22:42 «“Not my will, but thine, be done.”» That is altar language. Sometimes the greatest worship you can give God is not a song. It is surrender. 4. THE STAGE CAN BE MAINTAINED BY APPEARANCE; THE ALTAR REQUIRES TRUTH A stage can be decorated. An altar cannot hide the condition of the sacrifice. God is calling His people back to authenticity. Psalm 51:6 «“Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts…”» God wants truth in the hidden places. Who are you when the phone is off? Who are you when nobody is applauding? Who are you when you are angry? Who are you when you have money? Who are you when you have power? Who are you when temptation comes? Who are you when nobody can reward you? That is where character is tested. Christianity is not merely about looking holy. It is about becoming holy. 5. GOD DOES NOT WANT A PERFORMANCE; HE WANTS A LIVING SACRIFICE Romans 12:1 gives us the picture clearly: «“Present your bodies a living sacrifice…”» Notice the word living. The Christian life is not a one-time emotional experience. It is daily surrender. Every morning, we should be able to say: “Lord, my life belongs to You.” My plans belong to You. My career belongs to You. My relationships belong to You. My finances belong to You. My gifts belong to You. My body belongs to You. My future belongs to You. That is life on the altar. BIBLICAL CASE STUDY: SAUL AND DAVID Two men were anointed by God. Two men were given opportunities. But their responses to God were different. Saul became increasingly concerned about how he appeared before people. 1 Samuel 15:24 Saul admitted that he feared the people and obeyed their voice. David, despite his failures, repeatedly returned to God with a repentant heart. Psalm 51:10 «“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”» Saul was concerned about his image. David was concerned about his heart. One was more concerned about the stage. The other understood the altar. This does not mean David was perfect. He was not. It means that when confronted by God, David learned to return to Him. STAGE VS ALTAR THE STAGE| THE ALTAR Seeks applause| Seeks God's approval Focuses on appearance| Focuses on character Wants recognition| Wants obedience Performs before people| Surrenders before God Protects image| Pursues holiness Says “Look at me”| Says “Lord, use me” Lives for public approval| Lives for divine purpose PRACTICAL ACTION STEPS 1. Examine your motives Ask: “Why am I doing what I am doing?” 2. Build a private life with God Do not allow your public ministry to become larger than your private relationship with God. 3. Stop living for human applause People can praise you today and criticize you tomorrow. God's approval must become your anchor. 4. Repent where necessary If there are hidden areas of compromise, bring them before God. Do not protect what God is asking you to surrender. 5. Practice obedience when nobody is watching The secret place is where genuine Christianity is developed. 6. Make your whole life worship Your workplace can become worship. Your family life can become worship. Your business can become worship. Your ministry can become worship. Your private decisions can become worship. DEEP SPIRITUAL INSIGHTS 1. God is more interested in your heart than your platform. A bigger platform without a deeper heart can become dangerous. 2. Public success cannot compensate for private failure. You can impress thousands and still grieve God. 3. The altar comes before the platform. Before God uses a person publicly, He often works on that person privately. 4. Your greatest audience is God. People see moments. God sees the entire life. 5. The altar is where ambition dies and purpose is born. Sometimes God must remove our desire to be seen before He can trust us to be used. QUESTIONS FOR PERSONAL REFLECTION 1. Am I living to please God or to impress people? 2. Who am I when nobody is watching? 3. Is my private life consistent with my public confession? 4. Am I more interested in being celebrated or being transformed? 5. What have I refused to surrender to God? 6. Have I allowed social media to become my stage? 7. Is my ministry flowing from intimacy with God or the desire for recognition? 8. If God removed the applause, would I still serve Him? 9. What area of my life needs to return to the altar? 10. Can God trust me with a greater platform? POWERFUL PRAYER POINTS 1. Prayer for a pure heart Father, create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. Let my private life please You. 2. Prayer against hypocrisy Lord, deliver me from every form of hypocrisy and spiritual performance. Let my public life agree with my private life. 3. Prayer for genuine surrender Father, I surrender my plans, ambitions, gifts, relationships and future to You. Have Your way in my life. 4. Prayer against the desire for human applause Lord, free me from the bondage of seeking human approval. Teach me to live for Your approval alone. 5. Prayer for character Holy Spirit, develop Christlike character in me. Let my character be greater than my platform. 6. Prayer for usefulness Lord, make my life an instrument in Your hands. Let everything You have placed in me bring glory to Your name. COME DOWN FROM THE STAGE. Perhaps the greatest question today is not: “How many people know me?” It is: “Does God know me?” Not: “How impressive is my life?” But: “How surrendered is my life?” The world says: “Build your platform.” God says: “Build your altar.” The world says: “Make people notice you.” God says: “Let your light shine so that people may glorify your Father.” The stage is temporary. The applause is temporary. Popularity is temporary. Titles are temporary. But what you do for God and who you become in Christ have eternal significance. So today, come down from the stage. Lay down the need to impress. Lay down the need to be celebrated. Lay down the hidden compromise. Lay down the pride. Lay down the fear of people's opinions. Lay down your plans. And say: «“Lord, here I am. My life is Yours.”» FINAL DECLARATION My life will not be a stage for human applause. My life will be an altar for God's glory. My gifts will serve His purpose. My character will reflect Christ. My private life will honor Him. My public life will glorify Him. And everything I am and everything I have will belong to Jesus. Amen. If you have not given your life to Jesus kindly do so by joining a Bible believing Church. 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Good evening, brethren. 1. Evening devotion for today. ED.i. *DAILY WALK WITH CHRIST* (COCIN DEVOTIONAL) *DATE:* WEDNESDAY 12TH AUGUST, 2026 *SUB-THEME:* YOUTHS: VESSELS OF GOD'S GRACE. *TOPIC:* YIELDING TO GOD'S MOULDING PROCESS. *TEXT:* JEREMIAH 18:1-6 [1] The word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord: [2] “Arise, and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will let you hear My words.” [3] So I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was working at his wheel. [4] And the vessel he was making of clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand, and he reworked it into another vessel, as it seemed good to the potter to do. [5] Then the word of the Lord came to me: [6] “O house of Israel, can I not do with you as this potter has done? declares the Lord. Behold, like the clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in my hand, O house of Israel. *TOPIC:* YIELDING TO GOD'S MOULDING PROCESS. *THE MESSAGE:* In a world that encourages unchecked freedom and haste, it is challenging to submit to God's purpose patiently. Jeremiah uses the image of a potter and clay to illustrate God's sovereign authority to shape our lives as He wills. Though the moulding process may be uncomfortable and impact our character, desires, and attitudes, it is ultimately for our good. Yielding to this divine process transforms us into vessels of honor, shaped by grace. The key question is whether we are resisting or willingly submitting to God's refining work in our lives. Some delays in life, such as marriage, admission, employment, travel or even promotion, may be a moulding process orchestrated by God for our later glory. Do not allow these moulding processes to discourage you. Depend on God's plans for your life. *REFLECTION:* Yield to God's moulding process. *PRAYER:* Lord, here am I; mould me. Amen. *MEMORY VERSE FOR THE MONTH:* 2 TIMOTHY 2:21. "If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be instruments for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master, and prepared to do any good work. *TODAY'S BIBLE READING PLAN:* JEREMIAH 40-45. ED.ii. TERRIFIED "And being in anguish, He prayed more earnestly, and His sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground." - Luke 22:44 After the meal, Jesus took three of His disciples to the garden of Gethsemane. It was in this garden where He became terrified. Jesus, a man of sorrows, was confronted here with a pain He never experienced before in His life as the Son of man. Jesus was always joyful and at rest, but in this garden, everything became different. His peace was gone, His rest turned into a deadly fear. He even prayed: 'Abba, Father, everything is possible for You. Take this cup from Me. Yet not what I will, but what You will.' (Mark 14:36). Jesus' battle Jesus was waging a heavy battle. His sweat even became like drops of blood. He walked to His disciples and wanted to share His terrible fear with them. But they had fallen asleep. I always thought that Jesus was terrified because He was fighting the evil one in this garden. But then I realized that this is impossible, because Jesus already won that battle during the temptation in the desert. I understood that Jesus is talking about a cup here and He is asking His Father to take that cup away from Him if possible. This cup did not come from the Pharisees, nor from the evil one, nor from His sleeping disciples, nor from His traitor or other people, but from His own Father. That cup was filled with our sins, diseases and guilt. All the evil was in that cup. And now He had to drink that cup. That terrified Him, because with this cup God, His Father, would burden Him with all our sins! He was without fault, He was clean and holy. He could not sin. By drinking that cup, He stood in the place of sinners. The curse and the punishment had to come on Him. He was abandoned by God because of that guilt. Today we are able to come into God's presence 24 hours daily because Jesus drank that cup for us. Happy are those who believe this. https://www.theblessingdevotional.com 2. Evening Prayer for today. WP.i. Evening Prayer I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. ⏤ Psalm 4:8 A quiet heart is content with what God gives. ⏤ Elisabeth Elliot Our waiting eyes are on You, O Lord, this evening. The close of each day adds to our debt of gratitude for Your mercies and favors. We are not worthy of even the least of all Your goodness and loving-kindness, for we have sinned against You. Yet we hope in Your mercy and cast ourselves on Your grace. We thank You for the protection You have given us this day. We have gone out and come in, and You have kept us safe. You have blessed our home life, keeping us from harm, providing for our needs, and giving us strength for duty. You have blessed us in our work, giving us some measure of success and enabling us to continue in our place and do our tasks. We thank You for the grace You have given us to resist temptation, to bear our daily crosses, and to witness for You among others. Great Shepherd of all Your redeemed people, we ask You to take each member of our family into Your special care tonight. We cannot protect ourselves from the dangers of the darkness, so we entrust our lives to Your gracious keeping. May Your holy angels watch over our home. You who never slumber, keep watch over us. We pray for all our friends and neighbors. They have different needs, and we cannot know what each one requires, but You know. Grant each one what will be the truest blessing. Lead them in right paths. Let none of them be eternally lost. Remember Your church and give it spiritual enrichment. And to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, be glory forever. Amen. https://www.youdevotion.com/daily-prayer/miller/38/evening #taptapstudio #youdevotion.

THEME: GETHSEMANE HOUR / ALONE WITH GOD TOPIC: BREAKING EVIL GRIPS, DEMONIC AUTHORITIES, AND ENCHANTMENTS Bible Reading: Isaiah 10:27, Numbers 23:23, Colossians 2:14-15, Luke 10:19 Recommended Time of Prayer: Between 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm and Between 12:00 midnight to 3:00 am. Pray twice daily. 1. Father, let Dragnet Gospel Int'l Ministries be completely delivered from every evil grip and satanic limitation. Let Your power preserve this commission and establish it for greater exploits, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Matthew 16:18) 2. O Lord, let every member of Dragnet Gospel Int'l Ministries walk in total liberty, victory, and dominion over every work of darkness, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Luke 10:19) 3. Every evil grip over my life and destiny, break and scatter by the power of the Holy Ghost, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Isaiah 10:27) 4. Every invisible chain holding my destiny in captivity, catch fire and be destroyed forever, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 107:14) 5. Every demonic authority claiming ownership over my life, lose your power and be overthrown, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Colossians 2:14-15) 6. Every ancestral power enforcing stagnation and bondage in my life, be broken by the blood of Jesus Christ, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Galatians 3:13) 7. Every demonic authority over my finances and wealth, break and scatter by fire, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Deuteronomy 8:18) 8. Every satanic embargo upon my income, business, investments, and financial increase, be lifted permanently, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Malachi 3:11) 9. Every power diverting my financial blessings and harvest, release them now by fire, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Joel 2:25) 10. Every evil wish, curse, or pronouncement against my marriage and marital settlement, break and scatter by the blood of Jesus Christ, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Numbers 23:23) 11. Every power assigned to delay, frustrate, or destroy my marital testimony, be consumed by the fire of God, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Isaiah 54:17) 12. Father, establish my marriage and family upon Your covenant of love, peace, fruitfulness, and everlasting joy, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 128:1-4) 13. Every evil enchantment cast upon my business, ministry, career, or calling, be cancelled by the blood of Jesus Christ, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Numbers 23:23) 14. Every satanic spell working against the works of my hands, lose your power and expire today, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Ecclesiastes 9:11) 15. Father, let the works of my hands prosper. Let my business, ministry, career, and every righteous endeavour flourish beyond expectation, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 90:17) 16. Every power assigned to keep me under oppression despite my efforts, be destroyed by the authority of Jesus Christ, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Nahum 1:9) 17. I declare that every evil grip, demonic authority, enchantment, and satanic limitation over my life is broken forever. I walk in liberty, favour, prosperity, and victory, in the name of Jesus Christ. (John 8:36) 18. Father, remember all those who have supported Dragnet Gospel Int'l Ministries financially in times past. Bless them abundantly, enlarge their territories, and reward their sacrifices, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Hebrews 6:10) 19. O Lord, preserve and prosper every current supporter and partner of Dragnet Gospel Int'l Ministries. Let their businesses, careers, families, and finances flourish beyond expectation, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Psalm 20:1-4) 20. Father, let Dragnet Gospel Int'l Ministries never lack the resources needed to preach the gospel, win souls, and advance Your kingdom. Let supernatural provision flow continually into this work, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Philippians 4:19) 21. Father, by the authority in the name of Jesus Christ, I decree that every evil grip over my destiny, every demonic authority over my finances, every evil wish against my marriage, and every enchantment against my business, ministry, and career are permanently destroyed. I shall possess my inheritance and fulfil my divine purpose, in the name of Jesus Christ. (Obadiah 1:17) TAKE NOTE OF YOUR DREAMS AND HIDE YOUR FEEDBACK For more information/counselling: Email: dragnetgospel[gmail].com WhatsApp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb8Bf3wLikgIIimGNy2j SHALOM ✋