The father of Will Smith asked him whether he could build a wall when he was a child . He said he couldn't. The father then got him to start building one. Everyday they laid a few bricks; and soon they had a wall . Many people think of success as a quantum leap but it is not . Think of your success like a house you are building . You put one brick on top of the other until you get a house . Be more interested in WHO YOU ARE BECOMING rather than what to do.Your success will be more lasting that way. If you focus on what to do it will have a temporary effect. When you BECOME a better person your results will reflect the new person you have become. If you improve your skills 1 percent every day in any area of your life, you will be 365 percent better in that area a year by this time. This means everyday you must wake up with the intention of BECOMING better than yesterday. The day will come when you will then see the compounded effect of what you have been bdoing. The Bible says the path of the righteous shines brighter and brighter unto a perfect day (Proverbs 4:18). This means it's all about getting better and better day by day. Have a lovely day

Brenda Walsh Ministries
Taking Directions.

Why is it that so many people have a problem with taking directions? At some time in our lives, most of us have probably used the phrase, “Don’t tell me what to do!” because no one really enjoys being “bossed around.” But learning to take directions starts as a toddler, and the older we become, the more complicated or challenging those directions can be. Children know that if they don’t obey, there will be a consequence. Students soon learn that if they want to pass on to the next grade, they must listen to their teacher and follow her instructions. Adults understand fully that if they don’t do what their boss is asking, then they’ll lose their jobs. And patients can’t expect to get well or have their health improve if they won’t take the advice of their doctor. So it is with our spiritual life. God’s given us His Holy Word as an instruction manual to help us on our journey here on earth. When we follow what He tells us to do, we not only avoid the pain, heartache, and pitfalls along the way, but we also draw closer to our Lord and Savior! Learning to take directions is absolutely essential if we want to have a joy-filled life and extremely crucial if we want a rich spiritual life and enjoy a close relationship with our best Friend, Jesus. Text: Jeremiah 7:23, Luke 11:28, Deuteronomy 4:2

August 25th, 2026
Read: Psalm 56:4

The psalmist praises God's Word because it gives him firm ground for trust. Human threats remain real, but they no longer possess ultimate authority over his heart. The eternal truth of Scripture is precious not merely because the Bible is ancient or has crossed many cultures, but because the God who spoke is faithful in every age. When fear of people begins to govern our choices, we return to His promises. Trust in the Lord frees us to obey without being controlled by what flesh can do.

Prayer
Thank You, Great and Eternal God, for being more stable than the ground I stand on, more resilient than the mountain peaks I aspire to, and more steady than the waves on the oceans I adore. I put my soul, my future, and my life in Your hands. I try to live in a way that will please You. I want my life to be characterized by steadfast devotion to You. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.

"As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country." - Proverbs 25:25 KJV.

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☆☆☆ If you have ever been so thirsty before, particularly on a very hot afternoon, after a tedious work; then you will appreciate this verse.
☆☆☆ In the same way also, when you are expectant of a miracle, you have probably lost hope, people have written you off; when your testimony now roles in, you will surely appreciate the meaning of *good news.*
☆☆☆ I don't know the kind of good news that you are expecting this morning, but may I decree as follows

Your waiting is over, your miracles are here and the good news is being delivered right now.
God is set to quench your thirst and satisfy your hunger.
Those who have been standing on your way to the top have become the instruments for your lifting.
No more limitation because divine help is coming your way.
This is your season for good news.
Yes, a miracle is coming your way that will gladden your heart.
You shall become a sign and a wonder to many.

It is done, please be expectant.

Happy day

Shalom.

*Daily prophetic prayers and messages by Pastor, Dr. Olutimehin Isaac.*

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THE MONEY’S MIND
The Economic Performance of the Word
By Omodolapo Ogunye
What if Scripture is not merely a book to be read, but a script containing economic performances waiting to be activated?
This question takes us beyond reading Scripture as historical documentation or a collection of spiritual principles. It invites us to see Scripture as a divinely written script containing the intentions and performances of God.
Revelation 1 gives us a remarkable description of the Word through His Body: feet like burnished bronze, eyes like blazing fire, a face shining like the sun and a hand holding seven stars.
These descriptions reveal the Person of the Word.
And some of these descriptions are explicitly economic.
Proverbs 3:16 says:
“In her left hand are riches and honor.”
Song of Solomon 5:11 says:
“His head is purest gold.”
Gold speaks of value, wealth and monetary significance. Yet Scripture uses gold to describe the Person of the Word.
This gives us the foundation of The Money’s Mind:
The Money is a Person.
The Money is the Word.
The Money has a Mind.
THE SCRIPTURE IS A SCRIPT
2 Timothy 3:16 says:
“All Scripture is God-breathed.”
Scripture records what God has done, what He can do and what He intends to do.
It is therefore more than historical documentation.
It contains divine intentions waiting for performance.
Throughout Scripture, we see this pattern: what was spoken becomes what is performed.
A prophecy is given.
Then it is fulfilled.
A promise is declared.
Then reality responds.
The Scripture therefore functions as a script for the performances of God.
THE WORD PRODUCES PERFORMANCE
John 5:39 gives us the key:
“These are the Scriptures that testify about me.”
The Scriptures testify about the Person of the Word.
The Body reveals the Person.
The Person gives meaning to the Scriptures.
The Scriptures carry the performances associated with the Person.
This means the Word is not passive.
The Word carries performance.
And because the Word is economic and financial, the Scriptures can produce economic performances.
The question therefore moves beyond:
“How does money work?”
to:
“What does the Word perform economically?”
What economic intentions are contained in Scripture?
What financial realities does the Word reveal?
What can the Word perform in an individual, an enterprise or a nation?
THE ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF THE WORD
The Body of the Word is described as burnished bronze.
It is described through blazing fire.
It is described through gold, riches and honor.
When these revelations come together, we see:
The Body of the Word, as the aggressive hunger of the Father, is the economic and financial way of the Lord.
But the revelation goes further.
The way produces performance.
The Scriptures contain the script.
The Body reveals the Person.
The Person reveals the Mind.
And the Mind reveals what the Word intends to perform.
Therefore, we should not read Scripture merely to accumulate information.
We should learn to recognise the performances contained in the Word.
THE MONEY’S MIND
The Money’s Mind is not simply a conversation about wealth.
It is an investigation into the economic Mind of the Word.
The Money is the Word.
The Word has a Mind.
And the Mind of the Word carries intentions, wisdom, ways and performances.
So perhaps the deeper economic question is not:
“How can I make money?”
but:
“What does the Money intend to perform?”
Because when the Money is the Word, understanding the Mind of the Word becomes an economic investigation.
The Money has a Mind.
And the Mind of the Word carries economic performance.
Omodolapo Ogunye
The Money’s Mind — The Body of the Word as Finance & Economics

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL

DATE: TUESDAY 25TH AUGUST 2026

TOPIC: FEAR GOD, PART 1

MEMORIZE:
"But the Lord your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies." 2 Kings 17:39 (KJV)

BIBLE READING: PSALM 112:1-9
1 Praise ye the Lord. Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in his commandments.

2 His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

3 Wealth and riches shall be in his house: and his righteousness endureth for ever.

4 Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: he is gracious, and full of compassion, and righteous.

5 A good man sheweth favour, and lendeth: he will guide his affairs with discretion.

6 Surely he shall not be moved for ever: the righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance.

7 He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord.

8 His heart is established, he shall not be afraid, until he see his desire upon his enemies.

9 He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.

MESSAGE:
The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom (Psalm 111:10); therefore, anyone who does not fear God is not wise. He is a Consuming Fire (Hebrews 12:29), and those who do not fear Him are truly foolish because even a mad dog fears fire. Psalm 111:10 also means that those who fear God become wise.

Apart from wisdom, however, there are many other benefits to fearing God, and today's Bible reading outlines many of them. One of the benefits is that the seed of a person who fears God will be mighty upon the earth (Psalm 112:2). That same verse also tells us that the generation of the upright shall be blessed. Psalm 112:3 says that you will have access to wealth and riches when you fear God. Also, Psalm 112:7 says that you will not be afraid of evil tidings. People who fear God do not need to be afraid of anything because He will deliver them out of the hands of all their enemies and everything that can harm them.

Those who do not fear God will find it easy to commit sins, and this can bring a curse upon them and their descendants. For example, Gehazi's lack of fear for the Lord caused him and his descendants to become carriers of the leprosy that was previously upon Naaman (2 Kings 5:20-27). Whenever a person acts in a way that shows that he or she does not fear God, such a person robs his or her children of the opportunity to be great and exposes them to curses rather than blessings.

Joab was another person whose lack of fear for the Lord brought curses upon his lineage. In (2 Samuel 3:27-29), the Bible details how he tricked Abner and murdered him in cold blood. When David heard about it, he placed a curse on Joab's lineage that sicknesses, leprosy, poverty, weakness, and untimely death would befall Joab's family and his descendants. People who do not fear God purchase trouble for their children.

Beloved, if you want your future and that of your children to be glorious, you need to have the fear of God in you. If you're going to have peace of mind in your old age, you must fear God. The reason I am sure that my tomorrow and those of my children will be alright is that I fear the Lord. I pray that your life and those of your descendants will be filled with blessings and not curses, in Jesus' name.

KEY POINT:
The fear of the Lord guarantees God's blessings for you and your lineage.

AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE

BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR:
EZEKIEL 5 - 8

HYMNAL 7 - I AM THINE O LORD
1 I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
and it told Thy love to me;
but I long to rise in the arms of faith,
and be closer drawn to Thee.

REFRAIN:
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
to the cross where Thou hast died;
draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
to Thy precious, bleeding side.

2 Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
by the pow'r of grace divine;
let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
and my will be lost in Thine.

[Refrain]

3 O, the pure delight of a single hour
that before Thy throne I spend,
when I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God,
I commune as friend with friend!

[Refrain]

4 There are depths of love that I cannot know
till I cross the narrow sea;
there are heights of joy that I may not reach
till I rest in peace with Thee.

[Refrain]


PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS DEVOTIONAL.
Tuesday 25th August 2026 FEAR GOD, Part 1
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‎PRAYER POINTS
1.God of all wisdom and might, the One who made the heavens and earth with no pillars in between; You laid the foundations of the earth that it should not be removed

2.Father, the earth and the fullness thereof is in Your care, and by You we have the fullness of life through Christ Jesus.

3.Father, by Your wisdom You made the sun to rule the day, and the moon and stars to rule the night. The heavens declare Your glory, and the firmament shows Your handywork.

4.Father, please help me to fear You, and to walk in complete obedience to Your word, so I can become wiser, in Jesus' name.

5.Father, please help me to walk in Your fear, so I can be delivered out of the hands of all my enemies, in Jesus' name.

6.Father, please help me to walk in holiness and in Your righteousness so it will become practically impossible for me to commit sin, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, please help me to fear You so I won't miss the opportunity to be great and be exposed to blessings rather than curses, in Jesus' name.

8.Father, please help me not to purchase trouble for my children for lack of fear for You, in Jesus' name.

9.Father, please put Your fear in me so my children and I will have a glorious future, and peace of mind in my old age, and in Jesus' name.

10.Father, please let my life and those of my descendants be filled with blessings and not curses, in Jesus' name.

11.Father, thank You for the life of Your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye.
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Help him to abide in Your fear for the rest of his life, till You come again in glory, 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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‎#Godblessournation
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WHY SHOULD YOU HONOUR MEN? — AND WHAT IF YOUR MIRACLE IS CONNECTED TO IT?
‎Sometimes the person carrying the answer to your next season doesn't look like a miracle.
‎In Part 1 of The Wisdom Table, Vessel of Grace takes us into one of the most overlooked biblical principles: HONOUR.
‎We explore a provocative question:
‎Could familiarity make you lose access to what God placed in someone?
‎From the wedding at Cana to Jesus' warning about honouring a prophet, this episode challenges the way we see pastors, mentors, parents, leaders, teachers—and even ordinary people God may use to influence our lives.
‎But there's a deeper question:
‎How do you recognize the people you should honour?
‎This isn't about worshipping people or blindly submitting to everyone. It's about discernment, humility and recognizing value where God has placed it.
‎ The Wisdom Table
‎Where faith meets wisdom, and conversations reveal truth.
‎Watch Part 1. Then ask yourself: “Have I done an honour check?”
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*TODAY'S PROPHETIC DECLARATION - TUESDAY, 25TH AUGUST, 2026.*

*ONLY BELIEVE!*

Scripture:
“And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.” — Mark 5:37 (KJV)

*Reflection – Stay Close to Jesus When Faith Is Tested*

Mark 5:37 comes in the middle of the story of Jairus, whose daughter was critically ill. Jairus had come to Jesus believing that Jesus could help. But as they journeyed, the situation became even worse.

Jesus strategically chose only Peter, James, and John among the twelve disciples to accompany Him as He continued toward Jairus' house. You may what to ask why the three among the twelve? This Show us that even among the elected or selected there are favourites and disciples who are more closer to Jesus than the others. Are you among the inner circle of Jesus?

Immediately after this, Jesus would challenge the atmosphere of fear and unbelief with the powerful command:

“Be not afraid, only believe.” — Mark 5:36

The lesson is powerful: when circumstances become more difficult, stay close to Jesus.

There will be moments when circumstances appear to contradict what you have prayed for. There may be voices telling you that your situation is finished, your opportunity is gone, or your dream is impossible.

But Jesus is still present.

Today, choose carefully whose voice you listen to. Stay close to Christ. Let faith speak louder than fear, and let God's promises speak louder than discouraging reports.

*Prophetic Declaration:*
Today, I declare that I will remain close to Jesus Christ regardless of what happens around me. I shall not allow fear, bad reports, disappointment, or the opinions of people to separate me from my faith in God.

I declare that when circumstances become difficult, my faith shall become stronger. When the situation appears impossible, I will remember that nothing is impossible with God.

I reject every voice of hopelessness, fear, confusion, and discouragement that tells me to give up. I choose to listen to the voice of Jesus, who calls me to trust Him.

Today, I declare faith over fear in every area of my life.

I proclaim faith over my family, ministry, work, business, studies, relationships, finances, plans, and destiny. May God's power and wisdom guide me through every difficult circumstance.

I declare that no negative report shall become the final report over my life. I will not make permanent conclusions based on temporary circumstances.

Today, I receive grace to wait for God's intervention even when I cannot see how He will make a way. I shall not run ahead of God because of fear, and I shall not abandon my faith because of delay.

I declare that every situation that appears beyond human possibility is placed in the hands of the God who has ultimate authority over life and every circumstance.

I proclaim that the Lord shall give me discernment concerning the voices I allow into my heart. May He surround me with people who strengthen my faith, encourage my walk with Christ, and speak wisdom into my life.

I declare that my faith shall not be based merely on what I see. I shall walk by faith and trust God's character even when I do not understand His process.

Today, I refuse to surrender my hope. I refuse to call dead what God has not called dead. I refuse to give up on what God has instructed me to continue pursuing.

I will not be afraid.
I will believe.
I will remain close to Jesus.
I will trust God's timing.
I will wait for His word to prevail.

Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen!

*Action Steps for today:*
Begin with faith: Thank God before you present your requests, remembering that He is greater than every challenge.

Read Mark 5:21–43: Pay particular attention to Jesus' words to Jairus in verse 36: “Be not afraid, only believe.”

Declare: “I will not be afraid. I will believe. Jesus has the final word over my situation.”

Guard your atmosphere: Be intentional about the voices, conversations, and content you allow to influence your faith.

Surrender one impossible situation: Give it completely to Jesus and refuse to carry it through anxiety.

Take one step of faith: Continue doing what God has placed in your hands, even if the final result is not yet visible.

End with worship: Thank God for His presence and trust Him with the outcome.

*Prayer:*
Heavenly Father,
Thank You because You are greater than every situation I may face.

Lord Jesus, help me to remain close to You when my faith is tested. When I hear discouraging reports, remind me of Your promises. When fear rises, remind me of Your power.

Deliver me from the fear of bad news, delay, disappointment, and uncertainty. Give me grace to believe You even when circumstances appear impossible.

I surrender my family, ministry, work, business, studies, relationships, plans, and future into Your hands.

Lord, give me wisdom to know which voices to listen to and which ones to reject. Surround me with people who strengthen my faith and help me remain focused on You.

Where I am tempted to give up, give me strength to continue. Where I am tempted to fear, give me courage to believe.

Help me not to judge Your ability by my circumstances. Teach me to trust Your wisdom, Your power, and Your timing.

I choose faith over fear. I choose hope over despair. I choose to remain close to Jesus.

Let Your perfect will be accomplished in my life.

In Jesus' mighty name. Amen.

*Blessing for today:*
May the Lord strengthen your faith today and silence every voice of fear and discouragement.

May you remain close to Jesus through every season. When circumstances become difficult, may His presence give you courage; when the road becomes uncertain, may His Word give you direction.

May the Lord protect your family, establish your ministry, bless your work and business, guide your studies, and order every step of your destiny according to His perfect will.

May no temporary situation make you abandon your confidence in God.

Fear not.
Only believe.
Stay close to Jesus.
Trust His timing.
Expect His faithfulness.

“BE NOT AFRAID, ONLY BELIEVE.” — MARK 5:36

May your faith remain strong, your heart remain peaceful, and your eyes remain fixed on Jesus today.

Good morning beloved and do have a blessed and victorious day Shalom!

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THE FRUITFULNESS OF FRIENDSHIP

“I have called you friends.” — John 15:15

We do not truly understand the joy of giving ourselves to God until we completely surrender to Him.

Many times, our surrender sounds like:

“I will do it if…”
“Well, I suppose I have to give my life to God.”

There is no real joy in surrender when we are still holding back.

But when we truly surrender ourselves to Jesus, the Holy Spirit begins to show us the joy that Jesus had in doing the Father's will.

Jesus is our example. He said:

> “I delight to do Thy will, O my God.” — Psalm 40:8



Jesus did not obey God with constant complaints. He willingly gave Himself because He loved the Father.

Is Jesus truly first in my life?

Self-sacrifice has no real value if Jesus is not at the centre of it.

We may sacrifice our time, money, comfort, or relationships, but the most important question is:

Am I doing it because I love Jesus?

When our eyes are fixed on Jesus, surrender becomes an expression of love rather than a burden.

Love like Jesus

We must also be careful not to allow our personal preferences to control who we love.

Sometimes we naturally feel closer to certain people because we have similar interests, personalities, or backgrounds. But as Christians, Jesus should be our greatest connection.

Christian love is not simply about loving people we naturally like.

It means learning to love people the way God loves them.

Jesus said:

> “I have called you friends.”



This friendship with Jesus is based on the new life He gives us, not our old nature.


True friendship with Jesus produces a life of surrender, love, and obedience.

When we truly love Jesus:
We willingly surrender to Him.
We find joy in doing His will.
We stop living only for ourselves.
We learn to love people beyond our natural preferences.
Our lives become more like His.

The more we love Jesus, the more we will desire to give our lives to Him.