Text: Jeremiah 8:22 (KJV)

Is there no balm in Gilead; is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered

Friends, the balm of Gilead is symbolic of healing and restoration. You know, a balm is used to sooth out pain but in ancient Isreal, Gilead produces a rare fragrant used for healing, too. Therefore, it promotes recovery hence Jesus our great physician is symbolically referred to be our balm of Gilead. As we know Jesus brings healing that affects our spirit, soul and body. And He is here again to sets us free on every side with the fragrance of His presence. Jere 46:11 Go up into Gilead, and take balm, O virgin, the daughter of Egypt: in vain shalt thou use many medicines; for thou shalt not be cured. It is the divine balm that healed the woman with the issue of blood for twelve years as virtue left Jesus by His power of healing. He is still fulfilling His mandate today over our lives as His balm makes completely whole.

Amazingly, Jesus healing is deeper and it touches our emotional being for total transformation inside and outside. . Psalm 107:20 - He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions Yes, His healing goes into our spiritual lives that restores us back to our creator. Jesus is our divine source for the balm of Gilead today who is ever ready to heal us from sin-sick-soul. Therefore, any pain, hurt, affliction of all kind is healed by the balm of Gilead even today if only we can embrace Him for revival in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

1.       Father, heal and restore us today by your love, word and your abiding presence in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, His balm heals every form of wound.

Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17(KJV)

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

Friends, we must remember that life often runs in patterns, some are healthy while others are destructive patterns that has brought shame and regret to lives. Yes, many people love God sincerely, yet remain trapped in cycles of fear, delay, unhealthy relationships, prayerlessness, or doubt. But in Christ, God does not only repair the old patterns rather He creates the new. Hence, opening a new pattern begins with a renewed mind. Romans 12:2 reminds us: Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Every day, let’s us wake up as it is an opportunity to rewrite our spiritual story for an amazing destiny. Today, we can break the pattern of hopelessness after loss like Ruth did and chose commitment to God and Naomi as a pattern that brought about her lineage with Jesus.

Interestingly, you cannot walk into a new season with an old mindset as a cycle.  So, God invites you to partner with Him in shaping new habits, new responses, new faith actions, and new spiritual disciplines. He is blotting out the old cycle if only we can choose prayer in place of panic. We can exchange faith over fear as a pattern of legacy in our family.  Colossians 2:14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross. For instance, God called Abraham out of familiarity into destiny. He had to leave the old pattern before God could establish a new one. I pray, we shall surrender our hearts for new doors as a pattern in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Oh Lord, teach me to walk in Your ways and open new godly patterns in my life as I align with Your purpose in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, faith replaces fear and creates victorious patterns.

 Text: Isaiah 43:25, 27(KJV)

I, even I am he that blotted out they transgressions for mine own sake, and will not remember thy sins. Thy first father hath sinned, and thy teachers have transgressed against me.

Friends, we must be careful because there is a force that keep people with old cycle without any advancement. But, we can remove and break it at the altar of prayer and intercession today. Certain times, it is visible in the family life for a generation which shall become evil pattern. Yes, there are things that repeatedly occur that we must watch out to avoid their re-occurrence in our lineage before it stops the children yet unborn. Hence, they are contrary to the agenda of God concerning our destinies. Colossians 2:14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross. So, as there are generational blessings that are transferable, so is evil pattern. Unfortunately, they are mostly negative patterns that the enemy projects that follow many from the family route as habit, ill-health, fear, unhealthy relationships etc. Therefore, we must wage war against their evil agenda because we now have a new route in Jesus.

Amazingly, Christ has the power to terminate the negative patterns that is denying us of our joy and progress today. He has come to blot patterns of sins and untimely death of all types. It can steal ones joy and make the atmosphere uninhabitable for our breakthrough.  Isaiah 44:22 I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, thy transgressions, and, as a cloud, thy sins: return unto me; for I have redeemed thee. There is a good news as His blood is refreshing us as we embrace Jesus who is rewriting the handwriting of evil ordinances that is limiting us today. Yes, the past is past even when it is personal or family even in career or as a nation etc. Remember, His freedom is complete without any trace of negativity from the generational record. Today, God will purify and make us whole again in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

1.       Father, every legal accusation and pattern that has diverted my destiny be blotted out today by the death and resurrection of Jesus in the mighty name of Jesus.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, Christ is wiping away the curses from our foundation without a trace.

 Text: Ephesians 6:10-11 (KJV)

Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of His might.  Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil

Friends, we need God’s strength in either spiritual or physical battles as a key to overcome all. Yes, life is filled with battles but that is the proof of your existence and growth as each friction gives way to new experience. But we must develop scriptural and spiritual mentality as to receive boldness that empowers our physical strength to overcome the difficult delay moment.  Romans 8:37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us. The battle can be seen or unseen as the invisible controls the visible but by all means, life is busy with battles. Cheer up, His might is there for you. We need this inner strength that comes as we trust in the capacity of God. Therefore, it is important we build strength today for the battle ahead but remember not by might no matter the human energy. Isaiah 40:29 - He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Let’s rely on God, He will not fail us as he carries us through the tempest and contrary winds of life.

Interestingly, our victory is wrapped up in His promise in every phase of challenge because the strength of man will fail at a time you cannot imagine. Therefore, let’s run to God as our refuge and we shall leap over the walls. Psalm 18:29 - For by thee I have run through a troop; and by my God have I leaped over a wall. Remember, there is a divine provision as an armour to subdue the plans of the enemy over our lives in the storm. And today, we need the helmet of salvation, faith in God, sword of the spirit that empowers our strength within. Therefore, let’s trust God, stay rooted in the word as we remain fervent in prayer today for our victory tomorrow in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

1. Heavenly father strengthen my heart, for on my own I can do nothing but by your strength I will triumph valiantly in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE:  Remember, you can see and touch the victory if you are standing by God.

Text: Colossions 3:23-24(KJV)

Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than men.

Friends, we must learn to carefully pay close attention to details as we persistently make effort for results with hard work and diligence. This is a dedication that flows from our heart and not outwardly that get people focused with result. You don’t need eye service to seek diligently. Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek me and find me when you see me with all your heart. Hence, you don’t do partial commitment because the rewarder is watching your effort both in the secret of your thought and in the open for a reward. This requires our responsibility by ensure hard work as to achieve your set goal. So, for a sustainable development, we need diligence to duty at all times especially when no one is watching.

Amazingly, embracing diligence on duty demands commitment to serve with your all as we remain focused to duty. It is a very important factor for successful living. Proverb 13:4 The soul of the diligent richly supplied.  So, as we get consistent, we deliver high quality work that multiplies into excellence. Hence, it can yield to an outbreak of rewards in service if we deliberately do all and be intentionally consistent without any form of distraction even in service of our God in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Oh Lord, help me not to be lazy at work as to walk out of poverty in all my endeavours by His rich supply to our needs in Jesus name.

 Text: Psalm 42:1(KJV)

As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.

Acts 1:8 - But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you shall be witnesses…”

Friends, fire can grow dim. A flame on an altar is more than fire as it is a symbol of devotion, passion, and continuous connection with God. Your personal altar must be on fire, whether it is a quiet corner of your home, a prayer room, or your heart itself, is where God meets you, strengthens you, and empowers your mission in the world as to fulfill purpose. Acts 2:3 - And there appeared to them tongues as of fire, distributed and resting on each one of them.  Romans 12:11- Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. I believe God to rekindle the passion upon this generation for a life of prayer as our hearts burn brighter. We can meditate on God’s word to ignite fresh fire as our soul pant for the Lord.

Surprisingly, distractions, fatigue, and the pressures of daily life can make prayer feel like a routine that has not fire. But, we should never allow the fire to quench as we invite His presence. 1 Corinthians 15:58 - Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. Hence, that is why God is calling you today to fan the flame of your altar by being intentional to reignite your devotion, to rise above busy activities and burnout, but we should burn with fervent passion for God. Therefore, fanning the flame is not just about longer prayers rather it is about purposeful, persistent, and Spirit-led devotion by His word. It is in these moments we charge our lives, environment and nations for the master’s use with great impact of His fire. I encourage us to make our secret corner where heaven’s fire meets earth needs for answers in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, keep the flame on my altar ablaze as to burn off every chaff that has affected my output in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, we need zeal and consistent devotion to keep up the fire.

Text: Romans 8:26(KJV)

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.

Friends, it is important we recognize that prayer is more than talking but it is connecting your heart, mind, and spirit to God in ways words cannot capture at all. We need a heart of connection that brings us to an unending intimacy with God. Therefore, we must learn to communicate with God from our hearts and not just from our mouths. This involves letting your spirit speak with words that your mouth cannot express. 1 Corinthians 14:15 - What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also. This takes one into deep intimacy that silence the distractions around us, today. So, we need to focus on the presence of God that helps us to acknowledge His voice of instruction. Yes, God hears the cries of our hearts even when our mouth is silent as our spirit unburdens to God. Philippians 4:7 - The peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Amazingly, many people don’t start with silence as the word encourages to be still and he will show up as our God. However, prayer is measured not by words, but by the sincerity of the heart and the guidance of the Spirit.  John 4:24 - God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. We should develop this attitude by letting your spirit to intercede and not your feelings. Hence, we live a life of meditation on God’s words that makes us to intercede with groaning which cannot be uttered. Remember, when life is confusing, it is the Spirit that carries our heart’s cry to God almighty that brings about answers without numbers. I pray God will help us to pour our hearts to God today in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, help me to spend few minutes daily by letting my heart whisper to God with the trust that the Spirit is interceding for me beyond words in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, true prayer is not measured by words but by the surrender of the heart.