Beloved, we are glad you could join in today again, we look forward to your engagement everyday as always. Please, say these prayers in faith and believe God for a performance.

Note: These prayers are spiritual, this can only be understood and fully accessed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed from these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hellfire. In Jesus’ name, I pray.”

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Today’s Devotional: Open Heavens 15 July 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 15 July 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today when men are cast down, I am lifted, because of the lifting power of the Holy Spirit that’s at work in me, nothing is impossible with me for I hail from above. Therefore, the forces of life and nature are at my disposal, they work together for my good because I am the King’s child. I am conscious of my heavenly heritage and walk in the light of who I am in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

I will bless the Lord at all times and with all that is within me. I bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, o my soul, and forget not all His benefits.

Oh Lord, forgive me my transgressions and wash me with Your precious blood in Jesus name.

Father, help me to always look upon the beautiful and lovely things around me and focus on them in Jesus Name.

Lord, when anxiety and depression want to attack my mind, redirect my thoughts to the beautiful and blessed things that you already granted unto me in the name of Jesus.

Father, make me a grateful person. May I always focus on the things that I have and not the things I don’t in Jesus Name.

Oh Lord, help me to ultimately focus on heaven which is the most beautiful place and may I get there in Jesus Name.

Father, please, take me off every road leading to destruction, that I may currently be treading, and place me on the path of eternal life, in Jesus’ name.

Father, please don’t let me ever depart from You for You alone are the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

Father, increase the intensity of Your light in my life and in Your church; let no power be able to quench Your light in my life, and in Your church, in Jesus’ name.

Father, please, don’t let me miss that mansion, that Your son Jesus, has gone to prepare for me in heaven, in Jesus’ name.

Lord, attend to the pain and situations troubling everyone saying these prayers with me. Let their requests be turned into testimonies in Jesus matchless name!

Oh Lord, bless your son Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye for all his years of continual service, remember him, guide him on the path, help him remain focused, bless his entire household, and fulfill all Your promises for their liberation, ministry and family, in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Father for the intercessory team and the online platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG) and that which You have put in their hearts, I pray that You make them as flaming swords to bring men to Your kingdom and shut down the works of darkness in the name of Jesus.

Father, bless everyone dedicating their time to pray through these prayers & declarations at the point of their needs. Give them the grace to share/rebroadcast, in Jesus’ name.

Father, please uphold Your children working everyday on this platform (rccgonline.org) to prepare these prayers and declarations with Your right hand of righteousness and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, give them the grace to keep up with this good work of Faith, in the name of Jesus.

By faith, appreciate God for answered prayers. Your testimonies are undeniable in Jesus’ name.

Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus’ name.

Submit yourself and your personal petitions to God. Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you.

( Philippians 4:6)

In Jesus’ name I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)

Thank you Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

#GodBlessOurNation

These prayers have no expiry date! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus’ name.

See you here tomorrow.

Beloved, we are glad you could join in today again, we look forward to your engagement everyday as always. Please, say these declarations in faith and believe God for a performance.

Note: These prayers are spiritual and can only be understood and fully enjoyed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed from these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hellfire. In Jesus’ name I pray.”

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Join today’s Devotion here: Open Heavens 15 July 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 15 July 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today when men are cast down, I am lifted, because of the lifting power of the Holy Spirit that’s at work in me, nothing is impossible with me for I hail from above. Therefore, the forces of life and nature are at my disposal, they work together for my good because I am the King’s child. I am conscious of my heavenly heritage and walk in the light of who I am in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare, I am going out today as a champion and I shall return back with success because my Father in heaven will make everything work for my good, in the name of Jesus.

Holy spirit, thank You for always guiding me in all my ways and not allowing flesh to rule over Your will for my life and household.

I decree and declare, I will never be separated from the love of God in anyway, in the mighty name of Jesus.

I cut myself off every worldly enticement and engagement that wants to move me away from the plans of God for my life, in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I do not believe any negative report spoken over me and my family are canceled by the blood of the lamb in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I only believe the report of the Lord. The Lord’s report says I am healed, It says I am filled, It says I am free, it says I have victory in the name of Jesus!

I decree and declare Christ in me is indeed the hope of glory in Jesus mighty name!

I decree and declare I am guaranteed a glorious future as I remain steadfast in Christ Jesus .

I decree and declare I am wise with my words. I will not say the wrong things and give myself into the hands of my enemies in Jesus name.

Thank You Father for Pastor E. A Adeboye, I decree and declare may the wisdom and inspiration of the Almighty upon him never cease and the grace of God will continually dwell with him and his entire household in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare heaven responds to these prayers and declaration as I say them and I receive answers in Jesus name.

Holy Spirit thank You for the intercessory team, thank You for Your power and presence in their midst, please continue to inspire the intercessory team for more prophetic declarations. Help them to continue to communicate Your heart even through these declarations, please continue to inspire them for more prophetic declarations in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Lord for everyone working on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Please Lord, perfect everything that concerns them and make them great in Jesus name.

Thank You Holy Spirit for all the testimonies and miracles coming through these prayers. May they be permanent in Jesus name.

Father, let everybody joining in to say this declarations all over the world experience great miracles throughout this month. May we have numerous testimonies in Jesus name.

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

See you tomorrow.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 JULY 2022 MEMORIZE: And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. John 8:32

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING PROVERBS 14:12

There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 JULY 2022 MESSAGE

There is a great level of ‘rights’ awareness among young people today, which gives them the impression that they have the freedom to do anything they so desire.

In countries where democracy is practiced as a system of government, people are empowered to freely express their views and fight for their rights. I totally support this because no one should be under bondage as fundamental human rights should be respected.

However, there will be issues when these rights are overly expressed. For instance, in some countries, same-sex marriage is acceptable by law, abortion after getting an unwanted pregnancy from an illicit act is not against the law, the use of hard drugs like weed is also not prohibited. These are examples of destructive freedom in the world today.

Many Christians are fighting against the truth of the Bible by asking for freedom to practice whatever is convenient for them, whereas, these will further lead them into captivity and destruction.

Just as God created the eyelids to protect the eyeballs, so has He placed certain measures in His word and people around you – the apple of His eyes, to protect you.

He does not want you to get involved in anything that could destroy. If your country permits a lifestyle that is against His word, stand your ground and be different.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 JULY 2022 KEY POINT

Identify things that could bring destructive freedom and avoid them.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 JULY 2022 HYMN

NEARER, MY GOD

1. Nearer, my God, to Thee,
nearer to thee!
E’en though it be a cross
that raiseth me,
still all my song shall be,
nearer, my God,

2. Though like the wanderer,
the sun gone down,
darkness be over me,
my rest a stone;
yet in my dreams I’d be
nearer, my God, to Thee; (2ce)
nearer to Thee!

3. There let the way appear,
steps unto heaven;
all that Thou sendest me,
in mercy given;
angels to beckon me
nearer, my God, to Thee; (2ce)
nearer to Thee!

4. Then with my waking thoughts
bright with Thy praise,
out of my stony griefs
Bethel I’ll raise;
so by my woes to be
nearer, my God, to Thee; (2ce)
nearer to Thee!

5. Or if, on joyful wing
cleaving the sky,
sun, moon, and stars forgot,
upward I fly,
still all my song shall be,
nearer, my God, to Thee; (2ce)
nearer to Thee!

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ACTS 19:1-41, ACTS 20:1-38, PSALMS 17-18

LESSON FORTY SIX (46)
TOPIC: SUICIDE FORBIDDEN

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN
1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessings

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

OPENING PRAYER: Almighty Father, as we cast our cares and burdens to You please come and attend to them all. Please don’t let us be ashamed.

BIBLE PASSAGE: ROMANS 5:1-8

[1]Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

[2]By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

[3]And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

[4]And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

[5]And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

[6]For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

[7]For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.

[8]But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

MEMORY VERSE: “Casting all your care upon Him, for He careth for you.” 1 Peter 5:7.

INTRODUCTION: Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one’s own death or deliberately killing one’s self. Research shows that approximately 90% of people who have died by suicide were suffering from a mental illness at the time. The most common mental illness reported is depression. Also, many suicides happen impulsively in moments of crisis with a breakdown in the ability to deal with life stresses, such as financial problems, relationship break-up or chronic pain and illness. In addition, experiencing conflict, disaster, violence, abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, and so on), discrimination or loss and a sense of isolation are strongly associated with suicidal behaviour. Intense sadness and/or hopelessness; not caring about activities that used to matter; withdrawal from family, friends, sports and social activities; substance (drug, alcohol) abuse are some of the common signs of suicidal thoughts.

TEXT REVIEW:
i. Believers through their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ are blessed with peace.
ii. Through the same faith, believers have opportunity to rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
ACTIVITY: Teacher should identify four other privileges believers could access through their faith in the Lord Jesus Christ according to the Bible passage to the lesson.
i. ————————————————————–
ii. ————————————————————
iii. ————————————————————
iv. ————————————————————

LESSON OUTLINES:
1. THE BIBLICAL VIEW OF SUICIDE
2. ANTIDOTES TO SUICIDAL THOUGHTS/ATTEMPTS

1. THE BIBLICAL VIEW OF SUICIDE
i. The Bible views suicide as the same as murder, i.e. self-murder which is contrary to God’s commandment. (Ex.20:13).

ii. God gives and takes away life. No one has the right to do this. (Job 1:21).

iii. The Bible mentioned six examples of people who committed suicide. They were:
a. Abimelech (Judg.9:54).
b. Saul (1Sam. 31:4).
c. Saul’s Armour-bearer (1Sam. 31:4-6).
d. Ahithophel (2Sam.17:23).
e. Zimri (1Kgs.16:18).
f. Judas (Matt.27:5).

iv. The actions of these six people were in contravention of the word of God which says “thou shall not kill”. (Ex.20:13).

v. Some circumstances had led people in the past to the point of almost taking their lives. For instance,
a. Solomon’s endless pursuit of vanities led him to the point where he hated life. (Eccl. 2:17).

b. Elijah was pressurised by Jezebel to the point that he prayed that God would take his life. (1 Kgs.19:4).

c. Prophet Jonah was very angry when the sun scourged his head that he fainted and wished in himself to die. (Jonah 4:8).

d. Apostle Paul was pressed out of measure and was despaired of life. (2 Cor.1:8-10).

vi. These four people did not commit suicide despite their prevailing circumstances because:
a. Solomon feared and kept the commandment of God (not to take life). (Eccl. 12:13).

b. Elijah was comforted by an angel of the Lord. (1 Kgs.19:5;15).

c. Jonah received admonition from the Lord. (Jonah 4:1-3; Jonah 8:11).

d. Paul depended on God who was able to sustain him. (2 Cor.1:9-10).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Why did the six people in this lesson commit suicide?

2. ANTIDOTES TO SUICIDAL THOUGHTS/ATTEMPTS
i. Allow God to prove His love to you. (Rom.5:5).

ii. Remember that Jesus identifies with you in your time of troubles and humiliation. (Isa.53:2-6).

iii. Recall that Jesus suffered and died to remove your guilt and weight of sin. (Rom. 5:7-8; Rom.8:32).

iv. Believe and be assured that Jesus will forgive and repair your brokenness and restore your joy. (Isa.1:8; 2Cor.5:17).

v. Review your hope that Jesus will definitely rescue you if you trust Him and call on Him to help you. (Ps.61:1-2; Jer.33:3).

vi. Learn to say my “times are in Your hand” whether tough or easy. (Ps.31:15).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Despite the above-stated six points which provide ways to escape from suicide, why do people still take their lives?

SUMMARY: Do not kill yourself.

CONCLUSION: No matter how bad things are in your life, there is the God of love who is waiting for you to guide you through your tunnel of despair and out into His marvellous light.

EVALUATION:
i. What are the antidote to suicide?
ii. What is the Bible’s view on suicide?

CLOSING PRAYER: Almighty Father, we pray that those who are depressed and are planning to commit suicide will be healed in the name of Jesus.

ASSIGNMENT From the lesson introduction and contemporary environment, identify any five (5) sources of suicide.

LESSON FORTY SIX (46)
TOPIC: SUICIDE FORBIDDEN

SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN
1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessings

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

MEMORY VERSE: “Casting all your care upon Him, for He careth for you.” 1 Peter 5:7.

BIBLE PASSAGE: ROMANS 5:1-8

[1]Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:

[2]By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.

[3]And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

[4]And patience, experience; and experience, hope:

[5]And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.

[6]For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

[7]For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.

[8]But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

INTRODUCTION: Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one’s own death or deliberately killing one’s self. Research shows that approximately 90% of people who have died by suicide were suffering from a mental illness at the time. The most common mental illness reported is depression. Also, many suicides happen impulsively in moments of crisis with a breakdown in the ability to deal with life stresses, such as financial problems, relationship break-up or chronic pain and illness. In addition, experiencing conflict, disaster, violence, abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, verbal, and so on), discrimination or loss and a sense of isolation are strongly associated with suicidal behaviour. Intense sadness and/or hopelessness; not caring about activities that used to matter; withdrawal from family, friends, sports and social activities; substance (drug, alcohol) abuse are some of the common signs of suicidal thoughts.

OUTLINES:
1. THE BIBLICAL VIEW OF SUICIDE
2. ANTIDOTES TO SUICIDAL THOUGHTS/ATTEMPTS

1. THE BIBLICAL VIEW OF SUICIDE
The Bible views suicide as equal to murder (self-murder). God is the only one who is to decide when and how a person should die. We should say with the Psalmist, “My times are in thy hand…” (Ps.31:15). God is the giver of life. He gives, and He takes away (Job 1:21). The Bible mentions six specific people who committed suicide: Abimelech (Judg.9:54), Saul (1Sam.31:4), Saul’s armor-bearer (1Sam.31:4-6), Ahithophel (2Sam.17:23), Zimri (1Kgs.16:18) and Judas (Matt.27:5).

Suicide, the taking of one’s own life, is ungodly because it rejects God’s gift of life. No one should presume to take God’s authority upon them to end his or her own life. Some people in Scripture felt deep despair in life. Solomon, in his pursuit of pleasure, reached the point where he “hated life” (Eccl.2:17). Elijah was fearful and depressed and yearned for death (1Kgs.19:4). Jonah was so angry at God that he wished to die (Jon.4:8).

Even the apostle Paul and his missionary companions at one point were under great pressure that resulted in despair (2Cor.1:8).
However, none of these men committed suicide. Solomon learned to fear God and keep His commandments (Eccl.12:13). Elijah was comforted by an angel, allowed to rest, and given a new commission (1Kgs.19:5,15). Jonah received admonition and rebuke from God (Jon.4:1-3,8-11). Paul learned that, although the pressure he faced was beyond his ability to endure, the Lord can bear all things (2Cor.1:9).

2. ANTIDOTES TO SUICIDAL THOUGHTS/ATTEMPTS
According to the Bible, suicide is a sin (Ex.20:13). Therefore, if you or anyone around you expresses suicidal thoughts or exhibits self-harming behaviours, seek pastoral and professional help. In addition, the following steps may help to rescue anyone having suicidal thoughts.
1. Take a few moments to consider letting God prove His love to you (Rom.5:5).

2. Know that Jesus identifies with you in your time of rejection and humiliation (Isa.53:2-6).

3. Jesus Christ endured suffering and shame so that you might have all your sins forgiven and your weight of guilt removed (Rom.5:7-8; Rom.8:32).

4. Know that Jesus will forgive and repair your brokenness and restore your joy if you humbly receive Him as your Saviour (Isa.1:18; 2Cor.5:17).

5. Be assured that Jesus will always come to your rescue whenever you are in trouble if only you cry to or call upon Him (Ps.61:1-2; Jer.33:3; Ps.50:15). According to the Bible, suicide is a sin (Ex.20:13). Therefore, if you or anyone around you expresses suicidal thoughts or exhibits self-harming behaviours, seek pastoral and professional help. In addition, the following steps may help to rescue anyone having suicidal thoughts.
1. Take a few moments to consider letting God prove His love to you (Rom.5:5).

2. Know that Jesus identifies with you in your time of rejection and humiliation (Isa.53:2-6).

3. Jesus Christ endured suffering and shame so that you might have all your sins forgiven and your weight of guilt removed (Rom.5:7-8; Rom.8:32).

4. Know that Jesus will forgive and repair your brokenness and restore your joy if you humbly receive Him as your Saviour (Isa.1:18; 2Cor.5:17).

5. Be assured that Jesus will always come to your rescue whenever you are in trouble if only you cry to or call upon Him (Ps.61:1-2; Jer.33:3; Ps.50:15).

CONCLUSION: No matter how bad things are in your life, there is the God of love who is waiting for you to guide you through your tunnel of despair and out into His marvellous light.

QUESTIONS:
1. What is the biblical view of suicide?
2. Mention the antidotes to suicidal thoughts/attempts.

FURTHER READING: MON: Matt.27:5. TUE: Ps.125:1-2. WED: Prov.3:5-6. THUR: Isa.12:2-6. FRI: Isa.26:3-4. SAT: Matt.6:25-34. SUN: Matt.21:21-22.

ASSIGNMENT: From the lesson introduction and contemporary environment, identify any five (5) sources of suicide.

OPEN HEAVEN 16 JULY 2022 MEMORIZE: For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. Proverbs 23:7

OPEN HEAVEN 16 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING PHILIPPIANS 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

JAMES 1:21-25

21. Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.

22. But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.

23. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass:

24. For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.

25. But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

OPEN HEAVEN 16 JULY 2022 MESSAGE

One age-old trick that the devil has been using to get people to commit sin is to put thoughts and imaginations of sin in their minds. The more a person thinks about a sinful act, the closer he or she gets to committing the sin in reality.

This is why the Bible says that we should only think of things that are of virtue. Virtue refers to good behaviour. If you keep imagining yourself misbehaving and doing things that are contrary to the will of God, you are likely to end up doing those things in reality.

You are therefore to guide your heart with all diligence and ensure that things that have no virtue do not stay there.If you have been having thoughts of committing adultery, stealing some money from your workplace and so on, kill those thoughts immediately.

Every time the devil comes to whisper sinful thoughts in your ears, say, Get thee behind me Satan and then replace the sinful thoughts with virtuous ones.

Other ways through which the devil brings thoughts that have no virtue into our minds are through the television programmes we watch, the conversations we have with friends and colleagues, and the kinds of music we listen to.

When you expose your mind to television shows that promote perversion or things that have no virtue, your mind will naturally think about those things and soon, you would find yourself acting them out.

That is why 1 Corinthians 15:33 says Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. Some virtuous thoughts you should entertain include: The word of God.

In fact, Joshua 1:8 says you should meditate on the word of God day and night. In other words, let the word of God occupy your mind all the time. David said Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee (Psalms 119:11).

If you memorise Gods word and meditate on it day and night, you will not sin against Him. The virtue in His word will keep you from falling into sin. How to win souls to the Kingdom of God. What to do to advance His Kingdom here on earth.As you think, so you will become (Proverbs 23:7).

OPEN HEAVEN 16 JULY 2022 KEY POINT

Don’t think or imagine yourself doing anything bad. Always imagine yourself doing good things and acting according to the will of God.

OPEN HEAVEN 16 JULY 2022 HYMN

NEARER, MY GOD

1.  Nearer, my God, to Thee,
nearer to thee!
E’en though it be a cross
that raiseth me,
still all my song shall be,
nearer, my God,

2.  Though like the wanderer,
the sun gone down,
darkness be over me,
my rest a stone;
yet in my dreams I’d be
nearer, my God, to Thee; (2ce)
nearer to Thee!

3.  There let the way appear,
steps unto heaven;
all that Thou sendest me,
in mercy given;
angels to beckon me
nearer, my God, to Thee; (2ce)
nearer to Thee!

4.  Then with my waking thoughts
bright with Thy praise,
out of my stony griefs
Bethel I’ll raise;
so by my woes to be
nearer, my God, to Thee; (2ce)
nearer to Thee!

5.  Or if, on joyful wing
cleaving the sky,
sun, moon, and stars forgot,
upward I fly,
still all my song shall be,
nearer, my God, to Thee; (2ce)
nearer to Thee!

OPEN HEAVEN 16 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 119:65-176

OPEN HEAVEN 17 JULY 2022 MEMORIZE: I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Psalms 34:1

OPEN HEAVEN 17 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING PHILIPPIANS 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

PSALMS 34:1-5

1. I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.

2. My soul shall make her boast in the LORD: the humble shall hear thereof, and be glad.

3. O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt his name together.

4. I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.

5. They looked unto him, and were lightened: and their faces were not ashamed.

OPEN HEAVEN 17 JULY 2022 MESSAGE

Probably the greatest thoughts any man can have are those of praise to God – when you just sit and begin to think of this great God and how marvellous He is. It is such thoughts that yielded names like Greater than the greatest, Stronger than the strongest, Richer than the richest, Wiser than the wisest, Older than the oldest which I call God today.

It is such thoughts that result in some of the wonderful songs of praise that musicians sing. Like one of my daughters who sang about how big God is in Yoruba and said, Gbangba Gbanga. Such are the kinds of thoughts that every child of God should have.

Some people are angry with God because they feel He did not show up for them when they needed Him, but how can you be angry with your Maker?.

Isaiah 45:9 says: “Woe unto him that striveth with his Maker! Let the potsherd strive with the potsherds of the earth. Shall the clay say to him that fashioneth it, What makest thou? or thy work, He hath no hands?”

I laugh most times when I hear people give God ultimatums to do their bidding. If He doesn’t do what you want, what can you do? Will you charge Him to court? Who will rule against the King of kings? In our memory verse for today, David said he would bless the Lord at ALL times.

This means that, whether in sorrow or happiness, plenty or lack, life or death, he would continue to bless the Lord. He also said in Psalms 71:20 that even though he had been through many sorrows, he knew that God would raise him again.

Today, I want you to put aside all your troubles and just think of how great God is. Look for a notebook and write down some of your thoughts of praise for Him.

You can even share some of these thoughts with other people around you and discuss the greatness of our God. Let thoughts of praise to this Mighty God fill your heart all the time.

OPEN HEAVEN 17 JULY 2022 KEY POINT

You can’t fight the Maker of heaven and earth; praise Him instead.

OPEN HEAVEN 17 JULY 2022 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN 17 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 119:121-176

OPEN HEAVEN 15 JULY 2022 MEMORIZE: As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe. Mark 5:36

OPEN HEAVEN 15 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING PHILIPPIANS 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

MARK 5:22-42

22. And, behold, there cometh one of the rulers of the synagogue, Jairus by name; and when he saw him, he fell at his feet,

23. And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.

24. And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.

25. And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,

26. And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,

27. When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.

28. For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.

29. And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.

30. And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?

31. And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?

32. And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.

33. But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.

34. And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.

35. While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue’s house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?

36. As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

37. And he suffered no man to follow him, save Peter, and James, and John the brother of James.

38. And he cometh to the house of the ruler of the synagogue, and seeth the tumult, and them that wept and wailed greatly.

39. And when he was come in, he saith unto them, Why make ye this ado, and weep? the damsel is not dead, but sleepeth.

40. And they laughed him to scorn. But when he had put them all out, he taketh the father and the mother of the damsel, and them that were with him, and entereth in where the damsel was lying.

41. And he took the damsel by the hand, and said unto her, Talitha cumi; which is, being interpreted, Damsel, I say unto thee, arise.

42. And straightway the damsel arose, and walked; for she was of the age of twelve years. And they were astonished with a great astonishment.

OPEN HEAVEN 15 JULY 2022 MESSAGE

A report is the result of an action or event. There are good reports and there are bad reports; God is telling you today to think only on good reports. In Mark 5:25-34, we read the story of the woman with the issue of blood.

The doctors had given her a negative report that she was going to die in her sickness. However, she had heard many reports about how Jesus healed people of their sicknesses and diseases.

She had a choice of whose report she would focus on the report of the doctors or that of Jesus power. Thank God she focused on the good report of Jesus healing power and she got her miracle.

In Mark 5:36, someone came to give Jairus a bad report that his daughter was dead. Jesus told him to ignore that report and only believe that of the Lord. He focused on Jesus report and his daughter lived.

The report you think on will determine the result you get. Many a time, you may get scared of trying something because somebody tried it and failed. If you keep thinking about the people who failed at it, then the result will be failure.

God says Think on the good reports, not the bad reports. Someone might have passed through what you are passing through now and did not succeed, but other people experienced the same thing and they overcame; think of those ones who made it.

Even if you don’t know anyone around you who has passed through that particular experience successfully, look into the good report of Gods word. I am certain that your case is mentioned in the Bible and the report is a good one.

There is a popular song by the legendary singer Dr. Ron Kenoly where the lead singer calls: Whose report will you believe? Everyone responds: We shall believe the report of the Lord.

His report says I am healed, His report says I am filled, His report says I am free, His report says victory! Kill the thoughts of bad reports and focus on the good ones so that you can have victory.

Christ in you is indeed the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27). You are guaranteed a glorious future if you remain steadfast in Christ Jesus. Focus on this good report.

OPEN HEAVEN 15 JULY 2022 KEY POINT

The report you think on will determine the result you will get.

OPEN HEAVEN 15 JULY 2022 HYMN

MY HOPE IS BUILT ON NOTHING LESS

1. My hope is built on nothing less
Than Jesus’ blood and righteousness;
I dare not trust the sweetest frame,
But wholly lean on Jesus name.

CHORUS:
On Christ, the solid Rock, I stand;
All other ground is sinking sand,
All other ground is sinking sand.

2. When darkness seems to veil His face,
I rest on His unchanging grace;
In every high and stormy gale,
My anchor holds within the veil.

3. His oath, His covenant, and blood,
Support me in the whelming flood;
When all around my soul gives way,
He then is all my hope and stay.

4. When He shall come with trumpet sound,
Oh, may I then in Him be found;
Dressed in His righteousness alone,
Faultless to stand before the throne.

OPEN HEAVEN 15 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 119:1-176

Beloved, we are glad you could join in today again, we look forward to your engagement everyday as always. Please, say these declarations in faith and believe God for a performance.

Note: These prayers are spiritual and can only be understood and fully enjoyed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed from these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hellfire. In Jesus’ name I pray.”

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Join today’s Devotion here: Open Heavens 14 July 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 14 July 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today my life is beautiful and characterized by joy and blessings. I focus on the blessings I already have and the ones promised. I do not give room for ingratitude and depression. Joy permeates my being in Jesus’ name. Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare all glory and honor be ascribed to the Lord our God for His great works in our lives in Jesus name.

I decree and declare help is sent for me from above every time I need it in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I do not only teach but I do God’s Word in Jesus name.

I decree and declare as heaven is beautiful, my life with be filled with beauty and wealth in the Name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I focus on heaven and I live with eternity in view in the Name of Jesus.

I decree and declare as Heaven is a place of extreme joy; and there is no pain or sorrow in heaven, so shall my life be. My life is characterized by joy in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare God shall wipe away all tears from my eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away in the Name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I focus on the lovely things the Lord has done and promised to do and always let His joy flow through me in Jesus Name.

Holy Spirit, eliminate everything that is working against Your will in my life and household, in the mighty name of Jesus.

Abba Father, remove all hurt, pain, and regrets that want to subject my life to the works of iniquity, in the mighty name of Jesus.

Everlasting King of glory, see me through all stages of my life and magnify Yourself in all that I do, in the mighty name of Jesus!

Thank You Father for Pastor E. A Adeboye, I decree and declare may the wisdom and inspiration of the Almighty upon him never cease and the grace of God will continually dwell with him and his entire household in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare heaven responds to these prayers and declaration as I say them and I receive answers in Jesus name.

Holy Spirit thank You for the intercessory team, thank You for Your power and presence in their midst, please continue to inspire the intercessory team for more prophetic declarations. Help them to continue to communicate Your heart even through these declarations, please continue to inspire them for more prophetic declarations in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Lord for everyone working on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Please Lord, perfect everything that concerns them and make them great in Jesus name.

Thank You Holy Spirit for all the testimonies and miracles coming through these prayers. May they be permanent in Jesus name.

Father, let everybody joining in to say this declarations all over the world experience great miracles throughout this month. May we have numerous testimonies in Jesus name.

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

See you tomorrow.

Beloved, we are glad you could join in today again, we look forward to your engagement everyday as always. Please, say these prayers in faith and believe God for a performance.

Note: These prayers are spiritual, this can only be understood and fully accessed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed from these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me all my sins. Today, I surrender my life to You, I believe that Jesus is Lord and I confess it with my mouth. Jesus, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hellfire. In Jesus’ name, I pray.”

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Today’s Devotional: Open Heavens 14 July 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 14 July 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today my life is beautiful and characterized by joy and blessings. I focus on the blessings I already have and the ones promised. I do not give room for ingratitude and depression. Joy permeates my being in Jesus’ name. Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

I will bless the Lord at all times and with all that is within me. I bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, o my soul, and forget not all His benefits.

Oh Lord, forgive me my transgressions and wash me with Your precious blood in Jesus name.

Father, help me to always look upon the beautiful and lovely things around me and focus on them in Jesus Name.

Lord, when anxiety and depression want to attack my mind, redirect my thoughts to the beautiful and blessed things that you already granted unto me in the name of Jesus.

Father, make me a grateful person. May I always focus on the things that I have and not the things I don’t in Jesus Name.

Oh Lord, help me to ultimately focus on heaven which is the most beautiful place and may I get there in Jesus Name.

Father, please, take me off every road leading to destruction, that I may currently be treading, and place me on the path of eternal life, in Jesus’ name.

Father, please don’t let me ever depart from You – the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

Father, increase the intensity of Your light in my life and in Your church; let no power be able to quench Your light in my life, and in Your church, in Jesus’ name.

Father, please, don’t let me miss that mansion, that Your son Jesus, has gone to prepare for me in heaven, in Jesus’ name.

Oh Lord, bless your son Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye for all his years of continual service, remember him, guide him on the path, help him remain focused, bless his entire household, and fulfill all Your promises for their liberation, ministry and family, in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Father for the intercessory team and the online platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG) and that which You have put in their hearts, I pray that You make them as flaming swords to bring men to Your kingdom and shut down the works of darkness in the name of Jesus.

Father, bless everyone dedicating their time to pray through these prayers & declarations at the point of their needs. Give them the grace to share/rebroadcast, in Jesus’ name.

Father, please uphold Your children working everyday on this platform (rccgonline.org) to prepare these prayers and declarations with Your right hand of righteousness and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, give them the grace to keep up with this good work of Faith, in the name of Jesus.

By faith, appreciate God for answered prayers. Your testimonies are undeniable in Jesus’ name.

Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus’ name.

Submit yourself and your personal petitions to God. Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you.

( Philippians 4:6)

In Jesus’ name I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)

Thank you Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

#GodBlessOurNation

These prayers have no expiry date! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus’ name.

See you here tomorrow.