Text: Psalm 103:4 (KJV)

Who redeems your life from destruction; who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies.

Friends, we can start life at any level, but when you receive the crown of favour it places one from a place of limitation of low background, rejection, captivity, fear, impossibility to a height of honour and significance. Psalm 5:12 For You, O Lord, will bless the righteous; with favour You will surround him as with a shield.  Hence, favour can put a crown of honour on your life that can change your story when the going gets tough. Therefore, crown of favour speaks of God placing a visible mark of honour, acceptance, and divine help upon an individual. A crown is not worn privately rather it is seen as favour can speak lauder than your qualification. And today, it can turn rejection into recognition, and make your efforts produce multiplied results in an uncertain places. Psalm 30:5 For His anger endures but a moment; in His favour is life. Psalm 102:13 For the time to favour her, yes, the set time, has come.

Amazingly, this makes one to become distinguished that draws people and opens doors without struggles or noiseless efforts. So, favour can make you receive blessings you did not qualify which replaces honour from any form of shame and disgrace. Luke 2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. Isaiah 61:7 Instead of your shame you shall have double honour. For instance, we can see the life of these bible characters of old like Esther, Joseph, Daniel, and David etc. They did not rise by skill alone rather they were all favoured divinely which brought about lifting on every spheres of their lives. Remember, God’s favour does not eliminate effort, it multiplies the result of your effort as we remain grateful today in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT: 

Oh Lord help me to walk into favour by obedience and fear of God as I walk in integrity by speaking favour into my life daily in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember to treat others with kindness as to attract a crown of favour. 

Text: Philippians 3:13-14 (KJV)

Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.

Friends, when we know the prize ahead, we will do all to align with heavens mandate for our goals. Hence, we have to press to reach the end of the race because the award will speak at the end. It is a high calling from above and cannot be compared with man’s reward in any way. Therefore, we should learn to forget the past failures and hold unto the daily little wins. Isaiah 43:18-19 Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. Behold, I will do a new thing… So, pressing forward means refusing to remain stuck in yesterday’s pain or successes, but we must choose to move toward God’s purpose with determination and faith in God. Remember, it is not about perfection; it’s about progress which may be crawling, walking, running but just don’t stop because every step counts. However, purpose requires movement. Every time you stop, destiny pauses with you but we shall keep pressing forward. Psalm 37:23-24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the Lord upholds him.

Amazingly, it is important we release old failures, disappointments, guilt, heartbreaks, and mistakes. This is possible as we daily look at the perfect law of liberty to access the wisdom keys for our prize. Isaiah 40:31 They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles…You cannot drive forward while looking in the rear-view mirror. Remember, our eyes are in front and not at the back, which makes looking backward is distracting to the goal set before us. Therefore, focusing on what lies ahead of us today should be our attitude to win the prize of eternity in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT:

Father, give me the strength to always see the joy set before me and not the wound and discouraging situations today in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, to push through tiredness and discouragement by trusting God to break the chains.

Text: Nehemiah 8:10 (KJV)

The joy of the Lord is your strength.

Friends, we must learn to make this choice of remaining and staying in joy as a lifestyle. Yes, be intentional on your daily decisions to remain in joy. It is just a step into your joy, so we cannot allow sadness. It requires a faith and a mindset stepping into this realm of joy of the Lord. Hence, we need to be intentional not to be with the emotion of happiness rather let’s be with the heart posture of joy that flows out of God’s faithfulness at all times. Philippians 4:4 - Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say rejoice. It is an excitement that flows from the strength of knowing who God is, as it is a part of the fruit of the spirit. So, when we stop overthinking, worry, fear, dwelling in the past failures etc, we avoid emotional wound which takes away our joy. Therefore, Joy is not the absence of problems but it is God’s presence in the midst of several challenges. Psalm118:24-This is the day that the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

Amazingly, joy is not a weakness rather a spiritual strength that keeps one going with right disposition. Joy is a medicine to our spirit, so drink it today. Isaiah 12:3 With joy you will draw water from the wells of salvation Let’s introduce joy and courage in that closed door as it is a key to divine intervention as recreate a new atmosphere. For instance, Paul and Silas in the prison did not stop singing and praising God because of their present situation. So, it breaks chains of oppositions. Joy is a key for our healing, it attracts favour and peace in a toxic environment. I pray that our countenance will change today for joy in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT: 

Oh Lord, strengthen me to introduce joy when dreams are delayed and life seems hopeless, may my faith come a life by the strength of joy of the Lord in Jesus name.

Action Quote: Remember to guard your mind and celebrate small victories daily.

Text: 2 Corinthians 10:4 (KJV)

For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds.

Friends, there are battle beyond the physical which takes place in the realm of the supernatural. As believers, we all pass through battles but they are not physical that is why we cannot use our carnal mind to fight such battles rather we should engage the weapons of our God as they are mighty to save and to deliver. Luke 10:19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. So, these weapons are not against flesh and blood but against spiritual forces, deceptive thoughts, and mental barriers that exalt themselves against the knowledge of God. We should not allow the enemy to take hold of our minds but identify the stronghold which can be unique to individuals. Hence, we use spiritual weapons to tear down strongholds and reclaim our freedom. Eph 6:10-12 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.

Amazingly, these barriers can take the form of fear, unbelief, pride, addiction, or negative thinking patterns that keep one bound. But, we must allow God to lead us as we journey in life. Col.2:15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it. Therefore, the weapon to pull them down is not in physical strength, but spiritual authority through God’s Word, prayer, and obedience as He make a show of them all openly. I pray we shall not allow the enemy to take hold of our minds with lies but renew our minds daily by His weapon in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT: 

Father, transform our minds for a victorious living by building our faith through the weapon of God’s word in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember to pull down stronghold of fear opposing the truth of God’s word.

Text: Leviticus 6:12-13 (KJV)

The fire on the altar must be kept burning; it must not go out. Every morning the priest is to add firewood and arrange the burnt offering on the fire… The fire must be kept burning on the altar continuously; it must not go out.

Friends, we must learn to begin our adventure with a burning fire of God and not a dim zeal. Hence, when God begins a new work in our lives, He often does it by setting our hearts ablaze and rekindling our fire. So, fire represents passion, purity, power, and presence. We can see, when God called Moses, it began with fire in the burning bush. When Elijah called down heaven’s power, fire answered. When the Holy Spirit came at Pentecost, He came as tongues of fire upon the believers. Malachi 3:3 - He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver. So, let’s begin with His fire for a glorious accomplishment on every side. We should not start with emotion rather steady fire that burn in the altar and it must not go out as to ignite divine direction and purity in life. Acts 2:2-4 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting.  And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them.  And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

Amazingly, to begin with fire means to start your walk, your vision, your career, your ministry, or your new season with a burning zeal for God.  2 Timothy 1:6 For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands. It is this fire that consumes us for a deep focus for His will without distractions. Therefore, we don’t need mere excitement that fades away in our walk with God, but we need divine energy that sustains the journey no matter the challenges of the season. I encourage us to fan our fire again for a fulfilled life with the help of the Holy Ghost in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT: 

Oh Lord help us to start this season right, as we begin it with the fire of prayer, the fire of love, the fire of obedience, and the fire of the Holy Spirit in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, a heart on fire for God lights up every dark place and draws others toward Him.

Congratulation and Happy New Month of November

Text:  Psalm 100:4(KJV)

Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name

Friends, welcome to the new month of November. We should learn to spend time to celebrate God’s faithfulness for the privilege to see another beautiful month that the Lord has made with several load of benefits. Hence, we can open the gates of our blessings with an attitude of praise. Psalm 24:7–10 Lift up your heads, you gates; be lifted up, you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in. Praise is not just a song or a moment of joy; it is a spiritual password that grants us access to divine realms. We can see the life of Paul and Silas at that midnight time they began to sing and iron gates melted as they transformed the atmosphere with praise that brought divinity in their midnight season. Acts 16:25–26 About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God... Suddenly there was such a violent earthquake that the foundations of the prison were shaken. At once all the prison doors flew open, and everyone’s chains came loose. I encourage us to approach this new month with the same attitude and we shall testify daily in Jesus name

Interestingly, every believer desires open doors and divine access to opportunities, breakthroughs, and God’s presence that releases our joy. And it is available to us as we engage this heavenly key that unlocks the gates effortlessly which is a lifestyle of praise. Psalm 67:5–6 May the people praise you, God; may all the peoples praise you. Then the land will yield its harvest, and God, our God, will bless us.  Therefore, in that time of opposition and difficulty, we must learn to trust the living God for our inheritance and freedom as chains and oppression are broken by praise. Also, we can see, the walls of Jericho fell at the sound of praise (Joshua 6). And today, heaven will respond as our praise goes up this season in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT: 

Father, we receive strength to open the gates before us either spiritual, financial, emotional or physical for greater opportunities in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, as we praise God we shall watch the gates swing open in our favour for His glory.

Text:  1Thessalonians 5:18 (KJV)

Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 100:4-5 - Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations

Friends, it is exciting to walk into the last day of the month of October with a posture of gratitude in our hearts. Yes, we have to recount His goodness in our lives both the big and the small. It is important we choose gratitude over grumbling by keeping gratitude journals. Our hearts must be full of thanksgiving for the journey so far, as we declare the goodness of God in the land of living. Psalm 107:1 Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.  Let’s choose to be thankful in all circumstances as we focus on God’s good things in life and express gratitude to God and to others. Gratitude is a gift, and we will use it to bless others and glorify God today as to purchase the other expected desires. Hence, gratitude reminds us that what we have is enough when God is our source. So, as we shift our eyes from what is missing we can boldly say a big THANK YOU, today. Philippians 4:6: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

Amazingly, we can learn to shift from complaints to contentment, and from worry to worship. Gratitude opens our eyes to God’s faithfulness and helps us see His hand in every situation. Remember, you can turn every season into a reason to praise God. Colossians 3:17: And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. It is a choice, an act of worship, and a spiritual gift that transforms the heart. I encourage us to invite joy and peace with a grateful heart which quiets anxiety and strengthens trust in God today in Jesus name.

PRAYER POINT: 

Heavenly Father, we have come to thank you for all the past, present and unseen blessings as to build confidence in the future promises as our heart overflow with thanksgiving in Jesus name.

ACTION QUOTE: Remember, we can create an atmosphere of joy and praise with the gift of gratitude.