LESSON FORTY FIVE (45)
TOPIC: UNDERSTANDING OF THE TIMES

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, please grant to us to the grace to understand the times we are to enable us know what to do at the appropriate time.

BIBLE PASSAGE: ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8.

[1]To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

[2]A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

[3]A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

[4]A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

[5]A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

[6]A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;

[7]A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

[8]A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

MEMORY VERSE: “And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.” 1Chronicles 12:32.

INTRODUCTION: Orderliness is one of the characteristics of our God. There is time for everything and He has made everything beautiful in His time. Like the sons of Issachar, Christians must constantly pray for the wisdom and grace to understand the time and how to act accordingly in life (1Chron.12:32).

TEXT REVIEW:
To everything, there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.
ACTIVITY: Teacher should identify the twenty eight (28) times enumerated in Ecclesiastes 3:2-8.
i. ——————- ii. ———————–
iii. ————————- iv. ———————
v. ———————– vi. ————————–
vii. ———————- viii. ———————–
ix. ————————- x. ————————–
xi. ————————– xii. ———————–
xiii. ———————— xiv. —————————
xv. ———————– xvi. ————————-
xvii. ——————— xviii. ———————— xix ———————- xx. ————————-
xxi. ————————xxii. ———————–
xxiii. ————————- xxiv. ———————-
xxv. ————————- xxvi. ————————
xxvii. ———————– xxviii.———————-
Please apply as appropriate.

LESSON OUTLINES:
I. UNDERSTANDING THE TIMES
2. IT IS NOT YET TIME TO REST

1. UNDERSTANDING THE TIMES
i. Teacher should mention the twenty eight (28) times enumerated in Ecclesiastes 3:2-8.

ii. Teacher should explain the seven (7) other times to discern as indicated below:
a. The seed (sowing) time and harvest time. (Gen.8:22; Gal.6:7-9).

b. The time of God’s favour. (Ps.102:13; Isa.40:2).

c. The time to praise and trust God. (Ps.34:1; Ps.62:8; Job.14:14).

d. The time to wake out of spiritual sleep or slumber. (Rom.13:11; Eph.5:14; 1 Cor. 15:34).

e. The time to serve God diligently. (Eccl.12:1, Jn.9:4).

f. The perilous time. (2Tim. 3:1-7; 1Tim. 4:1; 2 Pet. 3:3).

g. The time of judgement. (2 Pet. 2:9; 2 Pet. 3:7).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should react to any of the times enumerated above bearing their experiences.

2. IT IS NOT YET TIME TO REST
Students should pay attention to the following times, terms and conditions:
i. Believers are sojourners on earth. (Heb.11:13, 1 Pet.2:11).

ii. Believers would give account of their pilgrimage on earth when we get to heaven. (Matt.20:8).
iii. Believers should realise that this is not time to rest but to work for Christ. (Jn. 9:4).

iv. Believers should remember that the King is coming soon and His work and assignment demand haste. (1Sam. 21:8).

v. They should realise that the time to work is now. (Ps.119:60; Eccl.12:1).

vi. They should understand that it is dangerous to give up or rest in the battle before the enemies. (1 Pet.5:8; Matt.13:25).

vii. They should however understand that the Almighty God is the Master of times and situations. (Ps.48:1-2; Eccl.3:11).

NOTE: The “rest or sleep” in this outline should not misconstrued for sleeplessness or restlessness after daily labour. (Mark 6:31; Eccl. 5:21).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: How can believers manage his/her times between physical and spiritual chores?

SUMMARY: Believers should understand the appropriate times to work and rest.

CONCLUSION: To live daily in God’s will and fulfil purpose, a believer must understand the times and act appropriately.

EVALUATION: Describe the times we are as believers.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, help me to do what is right at the right time.

ASSIGNMENT
Mention five (5) advantages of understanding or knowing the times.

LESSON FORTY FIVE (45)
TOPIC: UNDERSTANDING OF THE TIMES

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: “And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and all their brethren were at their commandment.” 1 Chronicles 12:32.

BIBLE PASSAGE: ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8

[1]To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

[2]A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

[3]A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

[4]A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

[5]A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

[6]A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;

[7]A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

[8]A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

INTRODUCTION: Orderliness is one of the characteristics of our God. There is time for everything and He has made everything beautiful in His time. Like the sons of Issachar, Christians must constantly pray for the wisdom and grace to understand the time and how to act accordingly in life (1 Chron.12:32).

OUTLINES:
1. UNDERSTANDING THE TIMES
2. IT IS NOT YET TIME TO REST

1. UNDERSTANDING THE TIMES
Apart from the list of events that characterise times and seasons in the third chapter of the book of Ecclesiastes, believers are clearly admonished in Scripture to watch and act wisely (Mk.13:33). For instance, God wants believers to discern:

1. The seed (sowing) time and harvest time (Gen.8:22; Gal.6:7-9).

2. The time of God’s favour (Ps.102:13; Isa.40:2).

3. The time to praise and trust God (Ps.34:1; Ps.62:8; Job 14:14).

4. The time to awake out of spiritual sleep or slumber (Rom.13:11; Eph.5:14; 1Cor.15:34).

5. The time to serve God diligently (Eccl.12:1; Jn.9:4).

6. The perilous time (2 Tim.3:1-7; 1 Tim.4:1; 2 Pet.3:3).

7. The time of judgment (2 Pet.2:9; 2 Pet.3:7).

2. IT IS NOT YET TIME TO REST
As believers, we must realise that we are sojourners here on earth and at the close of age we shall give account of our pilgrimage (Heb.11:13; 1Pet.2:11). This is why our Lord, Jesus said “I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.” (Jn.9:4). It is true that God is not against rest after labour (Mk.6:31; Eccl.5:12).

However, believers should not rest before time (1Kgs.13:7-9) or give up on their calling (1Kgs.19:4). The king’s business requires haste (1Sam.21:8). Therefore, the hour to work is now (Ps.119:60; Eccl.12:1). It is dangerous to rest or give up in the battle front with the enemy around (1Pet.5:8; Matt.13:25) No matter the situation, God has the solution. He is beautiful for all situations (Ps.48:1-2; Eccl.3:11).

CONCLUSION: To live daily in God’s will and fulfil purpose, a believer must understand the times and act appropriately.

QUESTIONS:
1. What do we mean by understanding the time?
2. Why is it not yet time to rest?

FURTHER READING: MON: Ps.38:9. TUE: Jn.9:4. WED: Ps.3:1. THU: Matt.10:39. FRI: 1Cor.15:58. SAT: Jn.5:39. SUN: Isa.6:8-9.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) advantages of understanding or knowing the times.

PRAYER FOR MERCY (NATIONS AND NIGERIA)

DAY 5, FRIDAY JULY 8TH, 2022
BIBLE TEXT: Pro 14:34, 29:1-3. Mat 24:1-14

We are witnesses to the reality of nations rising up against nations, troubles and killings in almost every continents of the word. This will continue until the return of our Lord Jesus. (Mat 24:7). In the midst of these turbulence, we need to pray for peace of God to reign.

Today’s devotional: Open Heaven 8 July 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 8 July 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 8 July 2022

PRAYER GUIDE:
1. Father, we thank you for the relative peace that the nations of the world are enjoying now in Jesus name.

2. Father, we pray for your peace to reign in all our nations, all over the world, in Jesus name.

3. Father, let those who cause conflicts all over the world repent and seeks peace, in Jesus name. 1 Tim 2:2

4. Father please raise peace loving people and nations to work against conflicts, aggressions in the world, in Jesus name.

5. Father, let your word have it rightful place in the hearts of our world leaders to foster world peace and unity in Jesus name. Prov 21:1.

6. Father, disappoint the devices of the crafty and don’t allow their hands to perform their enterprise, in Jesus name. Job 5:12

7. Father by your mercy, intervene in the conflicts going on between terrorist organizations and the government all over the world in Jesus name.

8. Oh Lord, prevail and silent all terrorist groups all over the world, let there be confusion among them in Jesus name. Gen 11:1-9

9. Father, please by your mighty power let there be peace movements across the nations and continents to bring about an end to the regime of nuclear, chemical weapons and others designed for human destruction in Jesus name.

10. Lord Jesus, you are the prince of peace, kings of kings, come and reign all over the whole universe, in Jesus name.

11. Father; we come against every witchcraft power and their altars that are afflicting the lives of the innocent people in our nations in Jesus name. Exo 34:13

12. Father, let the power of other gods that represent Dagon, and being worshiped in our nations collapse and break to pieces in Jesus name. 1Sam 5:3-4

13. Father, have mercy upon our nation and let all the strangers that have invaded our nation hear sounds of confusion from heaven and let them help to destroy one another with their sword in Jesus name. 2 Chr 20:22-24.

14. Father, have mercy upon our nation and uproot every plant you have not planted in Jesus name. Mat 15:13.

15. Father, have mercy and break lose our nation from the stronghold of the wicked leadership in Jesus name. Deu.33:27.

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 8 July 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 8 July 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today my strength is daily renewed like the Eagles. I function on supernatural strength and I do not faint. The power that raised Christ Jesus from the dead is at work in my mortal body, therefore I am quickened. I am not crippled by fear, depression, anxiety, sickness and fatigue in Jesus mighty name. Amen Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Heavenly King of Glory, I worship and adore You this morning for You are God all by Yourself. Ancient of days, most gracious God, I bless You.

There is no one like You and there never will be anyone big enough to be compared to You. Be Glorified in our life, families, and nation in Jesus Name.

Lord of Host, I come before You this morning, seeking forgiveness for my sins. Your Word says if I humble myself and turn from my wicked ways, You’ll hear from heaven and forgive me. Father please forgive me in Jesus name.

Father, help me to create time to rest after hard work in the Name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, recharge and renew me from the inside. Do not let my health deteriorate as I work in Jesus name.

Lord, as I expend my tank of knowledge, anointing, energy and other graces, grant me the wisdom to refill my tank in Jesus name.

My Lord and my God, let Your Angel of destruction visit the camp of the wicked who are tormenting Your children and spilling their blood in the Name of Jesus!

Oh Lord of Host, let every enemy of the Gospel and every violent person that spills blood be brought to their end now in the Name of Jesus!

Oh Lord, let Your judgement visit the camp of the wicked and let them begin to fight themselves until they’re brought to their end in the mighty name of Jesus!

Heavenly Father, destroy the craftiness of the wicked ones and frustrate their plans in the Name of Jesus!

Father, protect me and my family from the evil ravaging the world. Let everywhere we step into be a land of Goshen (safety) for us in the name of Jesus.

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.

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.

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.”

If you joined in that life-changing prayer! Kindly reach us today: [email protected] for guidance on how to grow in Christ.

Join today’s Devotion here: Open Heavens 8 July 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 8 July 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today my strength is daily renewed like the Eagles. I function on supernatural strength and I do not faint. The power that raised Christ Jesus from the dead is at work in my mortal body, therefore I am quickened. I am not crippled by fear, depression, anxiety, sickness and fatigue in Jesus mighty name. Amen Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

Mighty One in battle, thank You for Your ever faithful hand at work in me, thank You for the blessings of this new day.

I decree and declare that everything needed for me to rest and regain strength after work is provided unto me in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I take out time to wait upon the Lord and my strength is renewed in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I do not neglect my health. I pay attention to and take time to rest as and when due so I do not run dry in Jesus name.

I decree and declare, this new day is blessed for me and my household, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree and declare, henceforth I will rejoice in all that I do beyond human reasoning, in the mighty name of Jesus

I declare that my family and I continually live a life that is holy and surrendered to God and none of us will be left behind when the Lord comes in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I do not chase after shadows and temporary earthly things that will fade like grass. I hold on to Jesus and things that are of eternal value in Jesus name.

I declare that my family and I will not be in the company of the wicked and workers of iniquity and we will not be victims of tragedies in the name of Jesus.

I declare that I am empowered to endure the mockery and sarcasm that comes with living for God on earth now. So that I will enjoy the bliss and unexplainable joy that comes to everyone that will go with God on the last day in Jesus name.

I declare that I put aside all the cares of this world that can hinder me from living holy now in Jesus name.

I decree and declare, over this nation and nations around the world the light of God will constantly shine above the decree of the enemy, 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. 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 8 JULY 2022 MEMORIZE: And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. Mark 6:31

OPEN HEAVEN 8 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING MARK 6:30-32

30. And the apostles gathered themselves together unto Jesus, and told him all things, both what they had done, and what they had taught.

31. And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.

32. And they departed into a desert place by ship privately.

OPEN HEAVEN 8 JULY 2022 MESSAGE

One major thing about how a car works is the fact that cars need a constant supply of fuel to keep running. It does not matter how much fuel is in the tank; after it has run for a while, the fuel would be exhausted, and then it would not be able to run until the tank is refilled.

Similarly, there is always a need for you to refill after you have given out so much. After expending a lot of energy, you need to go aside, rest and eat to regain strength. In the memory verse for today, Jesus told the disciples to go aside and rest after their strenuous evangelism trip.

The reason many men of God are becoming less effective is that they dont rest. There are many people always thronging them because of the anointing, but if they dont get adequate rest, they would break down.

You may be very anointed, but you are still flesh and blood. Even Jesus Christ was so tired that He went to the inner part of the ship where no one could disturb Him and slept through a storm (Mark 4:37-38).

Sometimes, you also need to refill your anointing tank. After many major miracles that Jesus did, He went aside to the mountain to pray (Matthew 14:16-23 ). I told one of my sons one day to take things easy because he was attending so many programmes with little time for him to refill.

He looked at me in a funny way, as if to say, But I see you also working just as hard. I had to point his attention to the fact that I have only very few engagements in a certain period of every year, especially when we fast in the Redeemed Christian Church of God.

You don’t see me travelling during these periods. If I must minister somewhere, it would be close to my base because I am refilling my tank. If you don’t refill the anointing and it goes dry, the people will notice and then you would realize that it is not really you they love, it is the anointing you carry.

Every car mechanic will tell you that it is dangerous to run your car on an empty tank. If you do, the fuel pump would suck up some debris and that can cause serious damage to your car. Don’t run around empty. When you don’t take time to refill your energy or anointing tank, you are endangering your life.

OPEN HEAVEN 8 JULY 2022 KEY POINT

Always take out time to refill your tank, whether it is knowledge, anointing, energy or whatever you expend.

OPEN HEAVEN 8 JULY 2022 HYMN

DEEPER, DEEPER IN THE LOVE OF JESUS

1. Deeper, deeper in the love of Jesus
Daily let me go;
Higher, higher in the school of wisdom,
More of grace to know.

CHORUS
O deeper yet I pray,
And higher evry day,
And wiser, blessed, Lord,
In Thy precious, holy Word.

2. Deeper, deeper! blessed Holy Spirit,
Take me deeper still,
Till my life is wholly lost in Jesus,
And His perfect will.

3. Deeper, deeper! tho it cost hard trials,
Deeper let me go!
Rooted in the holy love of Jesus,
Let me fruitful grow.

4. Deeper, higher, evry day in Jesus,
Till all conflict past,
Finds me conquror, and in His own image
Perfected at last.

OPEN HEAVEN 8 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 101:1-8, PSALMS 102:1-28, PSALMS 103:1-22

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 8 JULY 2022 MEMORIZE: Therefore to him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin. James 4:17

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 8 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING MARK 6:41-45

41. And when he had taken the five loaves and the two fishes, he looked up to heaven, and blessed, and brake the loaves, and gave them to his disciples to set before them; and the two fishes divided he among them all.

42. And they did all eat, and were filled.

43. And they took up twelve baskets full of the fragments, and of the fishes.

44. And they that did eat of the loaves were about five thousand men.

45. And straightway he constrained his disciples to get into the ship, and to go to the other side before unto Bethsaida, while he sent away the people.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 8 JULY 2022 MESSAGE

In todays Bible reading, after everyone was done eating, the disciples picked up every piece left over and cleaned up the whole area. Thereafter, they took the 12 baskets of leftover fragments away, before they got on a ship to Bethsaida.

They had another city to go, yet they cleaned up first. This is an attitude every child of God must imbibe. It’s necessary to clean up after using a place so as to make it conducive for the next person.

For instance, if you use the restroom, kitchen, workroom et cetera, it is wrong to leave it in bad shape. Some people will use a restroom and not flush even when there is water in the tank. This is very wrong!.

Cleanliness endears people to you while dirtiness repels them from you. If you claim to be saved and anointed and you practice poor hygiene, your salvation is questionable.

When the Israelites were in the wilderness, God told them to designate a place outside the camp where they could relieve themselves (Deuteronomy 23:12) because He knew He would visit them often. Our God is holy and won’t behold dirtiness.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 8 JULY 2022 PRAYER POINT

Do a thorough cleaning of your room this weekend.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 8 JULY 2022 HYMN

I’M PRESSING ON THE UPWARD WAY

1. I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher
ground”.

CHORUS
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith on heaven’s table-land;
Where love and joy and light abound,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.

2. My heart has no desire to stay,
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where
these abound,
My constant aim is higher ground.

3. Beyond the mist I fain would rise,
To rest beneath unclouded skies,
Above earth’s turmoil peace is found
By those who dwell on higher ground.

4. I long to scale the utmost height,
Though rough the way, and hard the fight,
My song while climbing shall resound
Lord lead me on to higher ground.

5. Lord lead me up the mountain side,
I dare not climb without my Guide;
And heaven gained, I’ll gaze around,
With grateful heart from higher ground.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 8 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ACTS 15:1-41, JOB 38-39

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.”

If you joined in that life-changing prayer! Kindly reach us today: [email protected] for guidance on how to grow in Christ.

Join today’s Devotion here: Open Heavens 7 July 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 7 July 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am a wise steward and servant in every area that the Lord has assigned me. I do not mismanage and mishandle God’s blessings. I am faithful in little so more is added unto me in Jesus mighty 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 sight in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I am accountable to my leaders in the Lord and I take reports to them and seek guidance all the time in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I am not a sluggard. I work diligently and do not abandon the works God has placed in my hands in the Name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I am accountable to God and I take reports to Him all the time in Jesus name.

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

I decree and declare I will live as a king here on Earth according to the word of God, in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I will be lifted up among all men in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare my life shall be a testimony to all men, and people will come into the light of God in my life in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that God shall fight all my battles and bring me to a place of rest in Jesus name.

I decree and declare my God will supply all my needs according to His riches in glory in Jesus name.

I decree and declare the power of the Lord will come upon me to achieve all that I should in the name of Jesus.

Lord I decree and declare; let me hear in the morning of Your steadfast love, for in You I trust in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I work diligently in God’s vineyard here on earth and I win souls in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I’ll make wise use of my time here on earth, 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. 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 7 July 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 7 July 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am a wise steward and servant in every area that the Lord has assigned me. I do not mismanage and mishandle God’s blessings. I am faithful in little so more is added unto me in Jesus mighty name. Amen Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Father I thank You because You have been so good to me, I give You all the glory in the name of Jesus.

Father I ask that You show me Your mercy and forgive all my iniquities in Jesus name.

Father, help me to be accountable to my leaders and to give proper reports in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, surround me with efficient and effective people who will work with me as we do great things and become productive for You in the name of Jesus.

Father, help me to be humble enough to ask for feedback and guidance from my leaders in Jesus name.

Father, help me to be an obedient and submissive worker in Your vineyard. May I always report to You and take counsel from You in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, as a leader in whatever capacity You have placed me, grant me the wisdom to set up a good reporting structures for the people I am. leading, leveraging the technology available to us now in Jesus name.

Help me Lord not to abandon any of my duties in the Name of Jesus.

Father, please grant me rest and settle me in all parts of my life in the name of Jesus.

Lord I pray that my life will be a reflection of Your blessings and favors in the name of Jesus

Father I pray that Your word grant me illumination, and will be life onto me in the name. of Jesus.

Lord I pray and I ask that You will teach You how to make profit in all that I do in Jesus name.

Lord as I abide in You and Your word in me, please grant me all that I ask of You in the name of Jesus.

Lord grant me speed and acceleration in my education, in my work, in my business and every other area of my life 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.

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.

DAY 4, THURSDAY 7TH JULY 2022
PRAYER FOR MERCY (CHURCH)
BIBLE TEXT: Isa 49:10-13, Hos 1:7

The church needs more prayers of mercy these days as the onslaught from the kingdom of darkness continues to increase upon the church.

Today’s devotional: Open Heaven 7 July 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 7 July 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 7 July 2022

PRAYER GUIDE.

1. Father, thank you for your grace and mercy that your Church enjoy every day in Jesus name. Lam 3:22.

2. Father, thank you for redeeming your Church from the hand of the enemies in Jesus name. Psa 107:1-2.

3. Father, thank you for the early revival of the Church that brought about explosive kingdom growth on earth in Jesus name. Acts 2:47.

4. Father, thank you for using your Church to reach out to many unsaved souls in many nations of the world in Jesus name. Mat 28:18-20.

5. Father, have mercy upon your Church and wake us up from sleeping and slumbering in Jesus name. Isa. 56:10.

6. Father, have mercy on us and dismantle every form of ungodliness and unrighteousness in your church globally in Jesus name. Romans 1:18

7. Father, have mercy upon your Church and let the power of the holy ghost manifest like in the days of old in Jesus name. Acts 23:6-7.

8. Father, in your mercy, let the gift of the fruit of the spirit begin to manifest in your church in Jesus name. Gal 5: 22

9. Father, have mercy and rekindle your fire of deliverance upon your Church in Jesus name. Oba 1:17.

10. Father, have mercy and uproot every ungodly power that has penetrated to the position of authority in your Church in Jesus name. Matt 7:15.

11. Father by your mercy, let every satanic altar erected against your ministers and church be demolished by the fire of the Holy Ghost in Jesus name. Num 23:1-2.

12. Father, take away sickness, diseases, infirmities from household of your
ministers and church workers in Jesus name. Exo 23:25.

13. Father, arise in your mercy and let every plant you have not planted in your church, be uprooted by the fire of the Holy Ghost, in Jesus name. Mat 15:13

14. Father, forgive Your church for all acts of greed and covetousness in Jesus name.

15. Father, by your mercy and grace, deliver the church from foolishness of unhealthy comparisons and spirit of ungodly competition 2 Cor 10:12