BY: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
TOPIC: MADE FOR THE TOP
TEXT: 1 SAMUEL 2:6-8

• Life is like a mountain, broad at the bottom, narrow at the top.
It is like a pyramid. Daniel 6: 1-3

• Jesus had 500 believers: 1 Corinthians 15:6
☆ Out of this 500, He appointed 70 to go out in His Name. Luke 10: 1-17
☆ Out of the 70, He ordained 12 disciples. Mark 3: 13-15
☆ Out of the 12, He had an inner circle of 3.
☆ The impact of these 3 can be found at the Mount of Transfiguration.
☆ Out of these 3, there was one called John the Beloved.

Today’s devotional: Open Heaven 3 July 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 3 July 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 3 July 2022

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*• WHAT DO YOU NEED FOR GOD TO TAKE YOU TO THE TOP?*
1. DILIGENCE: God doesn’t promote a lazy person. Proverbs 22:29
* Isaac was blessed of God, but he wasn’t lazy. Genesis 26: 12-14

• It doesn’t matter where you are now; God can pick up a beggar from the dunghill with His everlasting arms, until he begins to sit among princes.

• God rewards the diligent: Proverbs 4:24
• Intelligence is important but diligence is more important.

2. YOU NEED THE SPIRIT OF GOD TO GUIDE YOU: Genesis 41
+ Daniel was made a leader because he had an excellent Spirit. Daniel 6:3, Deuteronomy 34:9

3. YOU HAVE TO BE PURE, BECAUSE THE SPIRIT OF GOD IS HOLY. Joseph. Genesis 39
• The closer you get to your finishing line, the more careful you must be. Keep yourself pure.
Daniel 1, Hebrews 1:9

• When it comes to someone contaminating you (your purity), don’t be gentle, come out as a lion! Jesus is the Lamb, He is also the Lion of Judah.

+ David messed up, and God was angry with Him. And then he prayed a prayer. Psalm 51: 11-12

Add diligence to these to get to the top:
1. Become a child of God washed and be cleansed by the blood of Jesus.
2. You need to be baptized by immersion
3. You need the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2: 37-38

• The plan of the Almighty God for every child of God is that they be the head and not the tail.
To get to the top and to stay there.

SALVATION CALL:
If you haven’t surrendered your life to Jesus, cry to Him to be merciful unto you, to save your soul and to give you genuine salvation.

PRAYER POINT:
• Father, I want to be praising you at the very top. Take me there quickly.

LESSON FORTY FOUR (44)
TOPIC: APOLOGISING CORRECTLY

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, TEACHERS
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?

Today’s devotional: Open Heaven 3 July 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 3 July 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 3 July 2022

OPENING PRAYER: Almighty Father, please help us to be humble enough to accept our faults whenever we offend and tender apology as appropriate.

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 SAMUEL 15:12-26

[12] And when Samuel rose early to meet Saul in the morning, it was told Samuel, saying, Saul came to Carmel, and, behold, he set him up a place, and is gone about, and passed on, and gone down to Gilgal.

[13]And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD.

[14]And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?

[15]And Saul said, They have brought them from the Amalekites: for the people spared the best of the sheep and of the oxen, to sacrifice unto the LORD thy God; and the rest we have utterly destroyed.

[16]Then Samuel said unto Saul, Stay, and I will tell thee what the LORD hath said to me this night. And he said unto him, Say on.

[17]And Samuel said, When thou wast little in thine own sight, wast thou not made the head of the tribes of Israel, and the LORD anointed thee king over Israel?

[18]And the LORD sent thee on a journey, and said, Go and utterly destroy the sinners the Amalekites, and fight against them until they be consumed.

[19]Wherefore then didst thou not obey the voice of the LORD, but didst fly upon the spoil, and didst evil in the sight of the LORD?

[20]And Saul said unto Samuel, Yea, I have obeyed the voice of the LORD, and have gone the way which the LORD sent me, and have brought Agag the king of Amalek, and have utterly destroyed the Amalekites.

[21]But the people took of the spoil, sheep and oxen, the chief of the things which should have been utterly destroyed, to sacrifice unto the LORD thy God in Gilgal.

[22]And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.

[23]For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.

[24]And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.

[25]Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon my sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD.

[26]And Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee: for thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD hath rejected thee from being king over Israel.

MEMORY VERSE:
“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.” Romans 14:19.

INTRODUCTION: Originally, the word ‘apology’ (apologia in Greek) means a defence, excuse, or justification in speech or writing, as for a cause or doctrine. However, towards the end of the 16th century there was a twist in the use of the word ‘apology’ to mean a written or spoken expression of one’s regret, remorse, or sorrow for having insulted, failed, injured, or wronged another.

As Christians, we know we are meant to be kind, loving, humble and respectful (Eph.4:32). One true test of this is how we handle situations when we have been wronged or wrong others. A lot of people find it hard to admit when confronted with the wrongs they have committed. Some may even find it harder to ask someone for forgiveness especially when they feel the other person shares in the blame.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 Samuel 15:12-26.
From this passage, the following points could be deduced with regards to the lesson topic, apology.
I. King Saul offended God by disobeying His instruction.

ii. Prophet Samuel confronted him with his mistake.

iii. King Saul pretended that he had done no wrong. V13.

iv. Prophet Samuel proved his point with evidence of the “bleating of the sheen’. V.14.
v. King Saul shifted the blame on his soldiers who he referred to as “the people”. Vs. 15,21.

vi. Even when the judgement was pronounced on him in Verse 23, he still transferred his error on the people. He said, “I feared the people…V.24.

ACTION REQUIRED: In addition to King Saul’s stubborn attitude according to Verse 23, teacher should mention any other wrong attitude of King’s Saul according to the Bible passages for the lesson.

LESSON OUTLINES:
LESSON OUTLINE 1: WHY “I AM SORRY” IS NOT ENOUGH
i. Some people find it difficult to say “sorry to spouse, friends, colleagues, family and God’s servants. (1 Sam.15:15; 1 Sam.15:21).

ii. Some people find it difficult to even say am “sorry” to the Almighty God – It is the Lord, let Him do what seemeth Him good”. (1 Sam. 3:18; 1Sam.2:31-36).

iii. Some people however only say “sorry” to ease tension without accepting their wrongs or mistakes. This is called fauxpology” i.e false apology. (Gen.50:15-18).

iv. False apology is unacceptable to God because it is wrong. (1 Sam.15:24- 26).

v. Saying ‘sorry” in most of the times is like following protocol, a Band-Aid to cover the pain inflicted on others without actually making things right.

v. It is wrong to shift or dismiss responsibility with “I am sorry”

vi. Saying “sorry” may only temporarily cover pains which may soon exhume if such ”sorry” is a mere lip decoration. (Isa.29:13-14).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Why do you think that people pay lip service with ”sorry?”

LESSON OUTLINE 2: CORRECT APPROACH
A. Wrong Approaches:
The following statements are wrong approaches to apologising:
i. “I was wrong, but you were wrong too.” This is incorrect because you are not taking full responsibility for your offence.

ii. “If I have been wrong, please forgive me”. To use “if” before your apology means that you are saying, that you were not really convinced that you were wrong.” therefore, it is not a real apology.

iii. “I am sorry I lost my temper, but you made me do it”. This is wrong because you are not taking responsibility for your wrong-doing but putting the blame on the other person.

iv. “I said I was sorry. What more do you want from me”? This apology is not correct because the tone is aggressive, not remorseful and may not give the offended enough time to heal.

B. Correct Approaches
i. Apologise with full responsibility. (Luke 15:18-19).
ii. Ask for forgiveness and reconcile. (Matt.5:23-24).
iii.Make restitution where necessary.

C. Significance Of Correct Approach To Apologising
i. It is a symbol of humility. (James 4:10).
ii. It should be accorded priority. (Matt.5:23-24).

D. Biblical Example Of Right Apology
i. The prodigal son’s apology to his father. (Luke 15:17-20),.
ii. Jacob’s apology to Esau. (Gen.32; Gen.33).

E. Example to correct statement of apology “I was wrong in losing my temper and for talking to you the way I did”.

NOTE: You do not owe anybody apology for accepting the Lord Jesus as your Lord and personal Saviour or for living a holy life. (1 John 3:21).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students to give hypothetical examples of wrong and right
statements of apology.

SUMMARY: Apologise correctly and genuinely to the offenders.

CONCLUSION: We should learn to say a “responsible sorry” to those we offend,

EVALUATION: What are the differences between wrong and right apology?

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, help us to do what we have learned according to Your words in the name of Jesus.

ASSIGNMENT: Find five (5) similarities between apology and restitution.

LESSON FORTY FOUR (44)
TOPIC: APOLOGISING CORRECTLY

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:
“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.” Romans 14:19.

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 SAMUEL 15:12-26.

[12] And when Samuel rose early to meet Saul in the morning, it was told Samuel, saying, Saul came to Carmel, and, behold, he set him up a place, and is gone about, and passed on, and gone down to Gilgal.

[13]And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD.

[14]And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?

[15]And Saul said, They have brought them from the Amalekites: for the people spared the best of the sheep and of the oxen, to sacrifice unto the LORD thy God; and the rest we have utterly destroyed.

[16]Then Samuel said unto Saul, Stay, and I will tell thee what the LORD hath said to me this night. And he said unto him, Say on.

[17]And Samuel said, When thou wast little in thine own sight, wast thou not made the head of the tribes of Israel, and the LORD anointed thee king over Israel?

[18]And the LORD sent thee on a journey, and said, Go and utterly destroy the sinners the Amalekites, and fight against them until they be consumed.

[19]Wherefore then didst thou not obey the voice of the LORD, but didst fly upon the spoil, and didst evil in the sight of the LORD?

[20]And Saul said unto Samuel, Yea, I have obeyed the voice of the LORD, and have gone the way which the LORD sent me, and have brought Agag the king of Amalek, and have utterly destroyed the Amalekites.

[21]But the people took of the spoil, sheep and oxen, the chief of the things which should have been utterly destroyed, to sacrifice unto the LORD thy God in Gilgal.

[22]And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.

[23]For rebellion is as the sin of witchcraft, and stubbornness is as iniquity and idolatry. Because thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, he hath also rejected thee from being king.

[24]And Saul said unto Samuel, I have sinned: for I have transgressed the commandment of the LORD, and thy words: because I feared the people, and obeyed their voice.

[25]Now therefore, I pray thee, pardon my sin, and turn again with me, that I may worship the LORD.

[26]And Samuel said unto Saul, I will not return with thee: for thou hast rejected the word of the LORD, and the LORD hath rejected thee from being king over Israel.

INTRODUCTION: Originally, the word ‘apology’ (apologia in Greek) means a defence, excuse, or justification in speech or writing, as for a cause or doctrine. However, towards the end of the 16th century there was a twist in the use of the word ‘apology’ to mean a written or spoken expression of one’s regret, remorse, or sorrow for having insulted, failed, injured, or wronged another.

As Christians, we know we are meant to be kind, loving, humble and respectful (Eph.4:32). One true test of this is how we handle situations when we have been wronged or wrong others. A lot of people find it hard to admit when confronted with the wrongs they have committed. Some may even find it harder to ask someone for forgiveness especially when they feel the other person shares in the blame.

OUTLINES:
1. WHY ‘I AM SORRY’ IS NOT ENOUGH?
2. THE CORRECT APPROACH

1. WHY ‘I AM SORRY’ IS NOT ENOUGH?
There is a subtle but sensitive difference between saying ‘sorry’ and apologising correctly. Most times, people’s idea of apology is insufficient. For some, offering an apology is all about verbally saying ‘I am sorry’ but this is only a band-aid in that it covers up painful events for the other person without really making things right. It does not also fully take into account the level of wrong done. Although, simply saying ‘I am sorry’ might ease the tension of bumping into someone accidentally or mistakenly saying what should not be said, but when we have truly wronged someone, that person needs us to accept responsibility for the pain caused. Saying sorry just because we are caught and not because we are humble enough to truly admit our wrongs or shifting blames (making excuses) is called ‘fauxpology’ (false apology). This is wrong and God is not impressed (Gen.50:15-18; 1Sam.15:24-26).
Therefore, a true apology focuses on your actions and not on the other person’s response/reaction.

2. THE CORRECT APPROACH
Whenever we wronged God or someone else, God expects us to make things right (2 Chron.7:14). Often, when a person apologises in a wrong way, the offence is not cleared. Some of the wrong approaches to apologising include the following statements:
1.”I was wrong, but you were wrong too.” This is incorrect because you are not taking full responsibility for your offence.

2.”If I have been wrong, please forgive me.” To use “If” before your apology means that you are saying, “I am not really convinced that I was wrong.” Therefore, it is not a real apology.

3.”I am sorry I know I lost my temper, but you made me do it.” This is wrong because you are not taking responsibility for your wrong-doing but putting the blame on the other person.

4. “I said I was sorry. What more do you want from me?” This apology is not correct because the tone is aggressive, not remorseful and may not give the offended enough time to heal.
To apologise correctly, we should take full responsibility for our offence, name the offence, ask the person to forgive us and wait for the answer (Matt.5:23-24). If need be, offer also to make restitution (Lk.19:8).

Here is an example of the right way to apologise: “Christy, I was wrong in losing my temper and talking to you the way I did. Please forgive me.” To settle the matter completely, if the person says that you are forgiven, it is good to ask, “Do I need to say any more about this matter?” When a Christian apologises correctly, he is demonstrating humility, a character quality God holds in high esteem (James 4:10). Being reconciled to an offended brother or sister should be our priority (Matt.5:23-24). Note that you do not apologise to people for being right with God (1John 3:21). Biblical examples of those that offered apologies correctly include the prodigal son (Lk.15:17-20) and Jacob (Gen.32,33).

CONCLUSION: Apologising correctly humbles us and reminds us that we still make mistakes and need forgiveness from God and others.

QUESTIONS:
1. Why is that ‘I am sorry’ is not enough?
2. What is the correct approach to apologies?

FURTHER READING: MON: 2Chron.7:14. TUE: Matt.5:23-24. WED: James 4:10. THUR: 1Sam.15:24-26. FRI: Lk.19:8-9. SATURDAY: 1Jn.3:21-24. SUN: Heb.12:14-15.

ASSIGNMENT: Find five (5) similarities between apology and restitution.

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.”

If you joined in that life-changing prayer, congratulations! Welcome to the family of God. Kindly reach us today via this email: [email protected]

Today’s Devotional: Open Heavens 3 July 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 3 July 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am a hearer, doer, and teacher of God’s Word. Therefore the Word of God that is sharp and quick does a quick work of cleansing, blessing, lifting, and engracing in my life. I embody the goodness of God in all areas of my life in Jesus mighty name. Amen Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Father I thank You for Your provision over my life and for sustaining me always I pray that You alone be glorified in Jesus name.

Father I ask for Your mercy and forgiveness in any area of my life that I have sinned against You; I pray for Your forgiveness in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, I do not only want to appear righteous. I want to be inwardly pure and clean. Purge me of all hypocrisy and iniquity in the name of Jesus.

Father, help me to do and teach Your Word. May I not be a teacher or doer only in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, I do not only want to speak Your Word. I want my life to be an epistle and a practical example. Make it so for me I’m Jesus name.

Oh Lord, make me a doer of Your Word. May the Word I teach not stand against me in the day of judgement in Jesus Name!

Help me Lord to practice what I preach. Let me be focused on my own obedience and growth in Jesus name.

Lord help me to remain steadfast under trial so I can receive the crown of life which God has promised in Jesus name.

Father I pray that Your favor upon my me will be for a lifetime, and I will be filled with Your joy all the days of my life in Jesus name.

God grant me the wisdom from above that is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits in Jesus name.

Father, by Your mercy, fortify the borders of my household and my body from intruders in the name of Jesus

Father, by Your mercy, let everything I do prosper in Jesus mighty name.

Father, please have mercy on me. Help me overcome all my problems, 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.

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 3 July 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 3 July 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am a hearer, doer, and teacher of God’s Word. Therefore the Word of God that is sharp and quick does a quick work of cleansing, blessing, lifting, and engracing in my life. I embody the goodness of God in all areas of my life 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 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 declare that I am a doer of the Word. I obey God’s Word and carry it out to the end in Jesus name.

I decree and declare my life is subject to the Word of God. I live by His instructions and do everything He says in Jesus Name.

I decree and declare I will not be condemned for teaching the Word of God because I will also practice it in Jesus Name.

I decree and declare I believe and act on God’s word. And as I do so, it works for my salvation, healing, deliverance, prosperity, and favor in Jesus name.

I decree and declare according to God’s word that I am established and experience all-round success in life 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 I will be lifted up among all men in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that 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 the grace of God will continually dwell with Pastor E. A Adeboye 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 FOR TEENS 3 JULY 2022 MEMORIZE: And the LORD said unto Moses, Come up to me into the mount, and be there: and I will give thee tables of stone, and a law, and commandments which I have written; that thou mayest teach them. Exodus 24:12

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING EPHESIANS 2:1-6

1. And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;

2. Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:

3. Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulflling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

4. But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

5. Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

6. And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 JULY 2022 MESSAGE

“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31)”

Every child of God who is constantly waiting on Him is classified as an eagle. An eagle lives on the highest mountain available and usually chooses the highest rock to build its nest upon. If it finds a nest higher than its own, it will build another one on a higher branch that very day because it doesn’t want lesser creatures having a nest above its own.

As a spiritual eagle, you should always aim for the mountaintop where your vision is sharp and your focus intact. Another thing about the eagle is that its very particular about its food.

Unlike a vulture that eats dead animals, an eagle feeds only on fresh prey and this has contributed to its healthy living. The same should be true of a child of God. As you seek a physically and spiritually healthy life, dwell more on eating the word of God, pray, fast and win souls.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 JULY 2022 PRAYER POINT

Father, please take me to the Rock that is higher. Let me soar on the mountain top.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 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 3 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ACTS 11:1-30, JOB 26:1-14, JOB 27:1-23, JOB 28:1-28

LESSON FORTY FOUR (44)
TOPIC: RE-IGNITING LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE

HOUSE FELLOWSHIP ANTHEM
1. I love this family of God,
So closely knitted into one,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family

2. I bless this family of God,
So greatly prospered by the Lord,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family

3. I know this family of God,
So deeply rooted in the word,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family

4. I see this family of God,
So highly lifted above all,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family

5. Come, join this family of God,
So highly favoured by the Lord,
They have taken me into their arms
And am so glad to be
A part of this great family.

OPENING PRAYER: Father, please let the love in my marriage be reignited in Jesus Name.

MEMORY VERSE: “Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.” 1 Corinthians 13:1

BIBLE TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 7:1-7

1. Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman.

2. Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.

3. Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.

4. The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife.

5. Defraud ye not one the other, except it be with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.

6. But I speak this by permission, and not of commandment.

7. For I would that all men were even as I myself. But every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Almost every marriage starts with a huge celebration, together with their family and friends, each couple is full of hopes and dreams for their future life together. But the road to a happy marriage is far from easy. And as today’s divorce statistics demonstrate that all is not well with many marriages.

It would be easy to blame our high rate of marital failure on things like not spending enough quality time together, allowing bitterness and resentment to build in our hearts and failing to keep communication lines open. There are lots of books, articles and seminars that tell us how to improve these and many other aspects of our relationships.

LEADER’S DIARY.
LESSON AIM: To teach members the importance of love in marriage.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES: At the end of the lesson, members should be able to:
i. Understand the place of love in marriage.
ii. Understand that any marriage that will last must be founded in true love.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 CORINTHIANS 7:1-7

i. To avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife and let every woman her own husband.

ii. The husband’s body should satisfy the wife and the wife’s to satisfy the husband.

LESSON OUTLINES:
FEELING BITTERNESS AND RESENTMENT GROWING TOWARDS YOUR PARTNER
The answer is Love and Prayers. When was your last time you brought him or her before the Lord in prayer and truly thanked God for your relationship? Struggling to find quality time together? How about praying with your partner and asking God how he would like you to use your time?

As you begin to do these things, you will notice that your focus automatically starts to shift away from you and your desires and over to God and your partner. As a result, communication problems begins to improve, anger and resentment fade away and you naturally want to spend more time together. Of course, you can’t expect such changes to happen overnight.

Relationship is also bound to face financial pressures, child-rearing issues and other problems that are beyond our control. But if you commit your relationship to God and make a conscious decision each day to put God and your partner first, your marriage will be able to withstand any storm. Not only that; you will also have plenty of fun together along the way!

If our love and marriage is to be restored, Jesus must be invited.

HERE ARE SOME OF THE WAYS THAT JESUS CAN STRONGLY IMPACT OUR RELATIONSHIPS.
1. He gives us power to be Christ-like. Ephesians 3:16

2. He directs our lives on a daily basis Romans. 8:14

3. He convicts us of sin. John 16:8

4. He empowers us to fight sin in our lives. Galatians 5:15-16

5. He causes our marriages to glorify Christ. John 16:14

6. He produces the “fruit” of the Spirit in our lives; love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Galatians 5:22-23.

CONSIDER THESE STEPS THAT CAN LEAD YOUR MARRIAGE TOWARDS RENEWED SENSE OF INTIMACY:

1. Believe that God loves you and that He desires to walk with you in oneness through the power of the Holy Spirit.

2. Confess to God your utter dependency on the Holy Spirit for power. If there is any known sin in your life, confess it by agreeing with God that it is sin and is displeasing to Him.

3. Draw upon God’s power by faith and obedience. Begin walking by the Spirit in your daily life.

4. Admit You are powerless over your spouse and your marriage.

5. Put everything into the hands of God who alone can save us. 2 Corinthians 1:9

6. Pray for Your Spouse, Your Marriage and Yourself.

7. Begin to pray everyday for your spouse. Believe in God for a miracle in your marriage. Psalms 77:14, Matthew 9:29

8. Adjust your expectations.

9. Resist the enemy.

ACTIVITY:
i. Members should mention things that can cause the love in marriage to go cold
ii. Members should discuss or mention how to avoid or resolve the things mentioned.

SUMMARY: Love is the life of a marriage, when it is cold the marriage is cold and sickly, when it is hot the marriage is hot and healthy.

CONCLUSION: The source of all marital problems can be traced back to the Garden of Eden with creation’s first married couple. Genesis 1 and 2 tell us that Adam and Eve lived in perfect union with God, and with each other. Without fear or shame, they instinctively delighted themselves in creation, in each other and God.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Thank God for keeping and upholding your marriage.

2. Father, please reign in my home in Jesus Name.

3. Father, please uphold Dad and Mum E. A. Adeboye in Jesus Name

4. Father, please uphold RCCG all over the world in Jesus Name.

5. Father, please re-ignite Your love in every home in Jesus Name.

GOLDEN DIETS:
MONDAY: 1 Corinthians 13:13. Love is the greatest gift.

TUESDAY: Proverbs 18:22. Your spouse is a good gift from God.

WEDNESDAY: Genesis 2:24. The two shall become one flesh.

THURSDAY: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. Understand that love is patient and kind.

FRIDAY: 1 Peter 3:7. Always honour the weaker vessel.

SATURDAY: Colossians 3:14. Remember that love binds you together.

SUNDAY: 1 Peter 4:8. Keep loving earnestly and continously.

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 2 July 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 2 July 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ for it is the power of God in me into Salvation. I believe the gospel, therefore I am saved and redeemed from sin, darkness, evil, satan, death, and the grave. I have the life of Jesus and it’s working in me in Jesus mighty name. Amen Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare this is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I will bless the Lord at all times, His praise shall continually be in my mouth in Jesus name.

I decree and declare my mouth is always filled with praises and songs of Joy in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I’ll tell of the wonderful works of God and people hear it and turn to God in Jesus name.

I decree and declare my life reflects Christ. I do not preach myself but I preach Christ Jesus the Lord in the Name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that seeing that I have received the ministry of preaching the Gospel of Jesus, as I have received mercy, I faint not in the Name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I renounce the hidden things of dishonesty, I do not walk in craftiness, nor handle the word of God deceitfully in the Name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shined in my heart to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

I decree and declare that the treasures in me come forth and bless the world that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of me in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare the grace of God will continually dwell with Pastor E. A Adeboye 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.”

If you joined in that life-changing prayer, congratulations! Welcome to the family of God. Kindly reach us today via this email: [email protected]

Today’s Devotional: Open Heavens 2 July 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 2 July 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ for it is the power of God in me into Salvation. I believe the gospel, therefore I am saved and redeemed from sin, darkness, evil, satan, death, and the grave. I have the life of Jesus and it’s working in me in Jesus mighty name. Amen Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Father I thank You for our goodness in my life. Thank You for making me see a new day.

Lord, I thank You for the gift of salvation. Thank You for sending Your son to die for my sins. I and my family receive the gift of eternal life in the name of Jesus.

Lord, I ask that You forgive my sins, wash me in Your precious blood and make me clean from unrighteousness in the name of Jesus.

Father, help me to preach Your true undiluted Gospel. May I not preach or believe any other false teaching in the name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, help me not to faint or get tired in the ministry that You have given to me. Grant me Grace to continue in Jesus name.

Father, help me to completely renounce the hidden things of dishonesty, walking in craftiness, and handling the word of God deceitfully in the Name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, may my eyes not be blinded to the true Gospel. Please open my eyes and the eyes of everyone whose minds have been blinded by the gods of this world, preventing them from experiencing the light of the Gospel in Jesus Name.

Father, please let the light of the Gospel, the true knowledge of Jesus, continually shine in my life in the Name of Jesus.

Father, according to Your word, destroy every weapon fashioned against me in Jesus name

Lord, let Your word nullify every evil that has been said about me aforetime and even presently in the name of Jesus.

Father, please revive and restore me by the power in Your word, 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.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 JULY 2022 MEMORIZE: Commit thy way unto the LORD; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass. Psalms 37:5

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING PROVERBS 3:5-8

5. Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

7. Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.

8. It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 JULY 2022 MESSAGE

It is important to know that God has a plan for your life. He said in Jeremiah 1:5: “Before I formed thee in the belly, I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee…” This shows that God’s plan for you is very personal.

It may not be revealed to you at once but its very detailed with everything worked out step by step. For His plans to become actualized in you, it is vital that you trust in Him.

When people plan their life, they calculate based on resources available to them but when things don’t go as planned, they go into depression. Someone once said that growing into God’s perfect plan without necessarily understanding the process is great faith.

This is why your absolute dependence must be on God because life is not a bed of roses, it is an uncertain place that requires the wisdom of God.

God’s will for you is always good and perfect and because He alone knows the future, He will guide you into the best career, spiritual, academic and marital path, in Jesus name.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 JULY 2022 PRAYER POINT

Trust in the Lord with all your heart.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 JULY 2022 HYMN

‘TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS

1. ‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to take him at his word;
Just to rest upon His promise,
Just to know, “Thus saith the Lord.

CHORUS
Jesus, Jesus, how I trust Him!
How I’ve proved him o’er and o’er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!

2. O how sweet to trust in Jesus,
Just to trust His cleansing blood;
Just in simple faith to plunge me
’Neath the healing, cleansing flood!

3. Yes, ’tis sweet to trust in Jesus,
just from sin and self to cease;
just from Jesus simply taking
life and rest, and joy and peace.

4. I’m so glad I learn’d to trust Thee,
Precious Jesus, Saviour, Friend,
And I know that Thou art with me,
Wilt be with me to the end.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 JULY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ACTS 10:24-48, JOB 23-25