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Happy New month May 2022

Start this new month with prayers for yourself and your loved ones. One great way to do that is by sharing our link with them so they can enjoy the prayers as well.

We’ve compiled together some wonderful texts for you to make good use of and send as SMS to your loved ones. They’re amazing and we’re certain you’ll like them.

This new month of  May 2022 will come with so many testimonies and glad tidings for all of us and I strongly believe God will make new changes in our lives, scroll down, pick some text and start forwarding to your friends.
The best prayer you can get anywhere for the new month should come from your heart.

Pour out your heart to God this morning and commit the rest days of  May 2022 unto His hand.
He is able to do, exceedingly, abundantly, and more than we can ever ask. Do you believe that?
Whatever situation you, your family, or your country is going through at the moment, tell God. Tell Him what you need.

Jesus said until now you have not asked. We should ask that we may receive an our joy will be full.

This new month of  May 2022 will favor every one of us, in the mighty name of Jesus!

Accept Jesus As Your Personal Lord And Savior With This Simple 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.”

SEE TEXTS BELOW!

This month shall favor everyone as we raise our hands up for the blessing of the Lord. A happy new month to you all.
I am wishing you the most beautiful things ever on earth as we celebrate the hope of a new month.

I just want to quickly say happy new month; May you find whatever your heart desires achievable gradually.

Wishing you the most beautiful things in this new month as you aspire for the hope of God. May you be loved by everyone!

May the blessing of the Lord be blended with your success in life; I just want to make sure I say a happy new month.

May you rise above every problem that sticks to your destiny; I just want to say happy new month my friend.

You are my best friend and I love to hear that from friends. Less I forget, may this new month bring love into your home!

May the Lord bless you with endless joy on this special month; as you look up to your daily need, I pray that your hands should reach them.

I just want to wish every one of you a beautiful, cute, and awesome new month. Enjoy yourselves to the end.

Wishing you a fantastic new month that will come with the remedy to your past pain. I ask the Lord to honour you beyond imagination.

May the success that has no bound locate you this new month to fulfill your entire heart desires. Happy new month.

A happy new month to all my good friends, I appreciate you for the entire support that you rendered to me.
Wishing you all the best on this earth as we make it to this new month. Remain blessed now and for the rest of your life.

My prayer is to see every happy this new month. This month of May, may your days be crowned with lots of success and prosperity!

Giving thanks to the Almighty God who spared our lives up till this moment as we celebrate the new month’s success.

We pray that this new month brings lots of success into your world, and make you one of the happiest people
Lots of success comes when we less expected them. I pray that your success will locate you this month of May suddenly.

In this beautiful new month, I am praying for lots of success in your life; may you find peace and success.
Wishing all my friends a wonderful new month. I am wishing you all the best in everything you are doing on this new month.

No matter what happens this new month, may the Lord remember you among the most blessed people ever!

NEW MONTH FOR FRIENDS & FAMILY

Friendship is very important. No man is an island and the best way to truly live a happy life here on earth is to make friends with valuable people.

They’re your circle, they know you and respect you for the person you are. They’re there for you when others are gone. Friends are the most beautiful gifts of life if they’re truly friends and understand the bond of friendship.

This month of May, we’ve also compiled together from different sources, beautiful texts for your friend(s).

Pick your choice below and forward it to your friends. They’ll love it. They’ll appreciate you and value you more because you’ve shown them their place in your heart.

There is a friend that’s closer than blood, even the Bible acknowledged that. Remember David and Jonathan in the Bible! Their friendship helped them at a point they needed it most.
Scroll down, pick the best, copy and send to your friends.
Having good and powerful friends around is actually what will keep you going, try to make them feel special today:

Copy any of the text and send it as an SMS to your loved one and share this link with any of the social media buttons below this post.

No greeting cards to give, no sweet flowers to send, no bags of rice to forward but a loving and caring heart wishing you a happy new month. This month, you will succeed where others suck seeds.

My dear! This month, You will be too loaded to be stranded. You will experience smooth acceleration even in the midst of a recession. You will overtake and take over all your possessions.

Just as the ocean is made of billions of drops, our life consists of minutes, hours, days, and months. Sometimes every single thing is necessary. Don’t neglect your time and have an incredible month!

We shall move forward this month. Happy new month!

“Only one thing has to change for us to know happiness in our lives: where we focus our attention.” ~ Greg Anderson. Happy New Month dear.

As we cross over 2 a new month, May God’s power connect and Place U on ladders of Testimonies. Happy New Month!
Before the end of the first 7 days of this month,
Your Family will say we are Proud Of U,
Your Friends will say we are happy 4 U,
Your neighbors will say, Wish I were U, and Those who call themselves Enemy will say U have a living GOD. A happy new month to You!

“The subject of a new month is not that we should have a new month. It is that we should have a new soul” G. K. Chesterton. Happy New Month to You.

Forget the past and welcome the new month with whole your heart. May you have sunny days and calm nights ahead. Happy New Month.
New month – New experiences.
New day – new opportunities
make them count, because you may not get another chance!

I wish that this upcoming month brings you much joy, love, and inspirational moments in your life!

Wishing you my friends a wonderful new month. I wish you all the best in everything you are doing on this new month.

A happy new month to every single soul on my friend’s list, family member, and well-wishers, you shall find success in your life today.

Just keep saying AMEN; + Surprises +Elevation +Peace +Favour +Wealth +Success +Longlife +Joy +Promotion +Protection All & more shall be yours In Jesus Name Happy New Month.

I pray that everything you lay your hands on this month is a success as you wake up to see this new month.

I believe that this new month came with lots of success, as such pray that the ocean of its fortune floods your home.

As we enter into a new month, may you find new opportunities and fortune descending into your family affairs!

Wishing you all the best in this special month. I pray that endless success shall be yours forever. Happy new month.

I am so happy and pleased to say a very big happy new month to you all. May you find the rest of your mind from now on!

May the success that rains in love and endless passion find its way to your home now and for the rest of your life; happy new month friend.

Wishing you the most beautiful things on earth. I pray that your Lord is pleased with you in this new month and forever.

May you find peace in your life; may the Lord draw you close to Him and bless you with lots of success. Happy new month.

Wishing all my friends one of the cutest things ever. I love you all beyond imagination and say a happy new month.

Wishing you all the best in this world and I pray that your success in this world will have no bound now and forever.

May your new day be filled with lots of success and peaceful moments; I just want to say a happy new month.

This new month, I pray for your uplift and happiness. May your name be written among the most successful women on earth!

I am pleased to say a very fantastic happy new month; may you find special thongs happening in your life.

This is another great opportunity on this special day. I just want to say a happy new month to the most beautiful soul.

To my lovely friends, I am wishing you all the best now and forever. I pray that your new month be blessed with lots of success

Every Egyptian you saw in the past month, you will see no more For God shall Fight for you and you shall hold your peace, all your expectations from today shall he fulfill In Jesus Name. Happy New Month.

Unending favor, Unstoppable promotion, Divine breakthrough, Successes in all your endeavor is my wishes for you this New month.

Hey Buddy, this is the opening day of the new month. And it promises to be a new beginning for you. Take a long breath and begin to move towards your purpose. I wish you all good fortune. Happy New Month!

As we enter into the new month, these are my wishes for you; good health, long life, breakthrough, unending wealth, God’s blessings, and every good thing that you may think of acquiring.

Just as the rising sun in the morning, I decree you shall rise above your equals and none of your counterparts would be able to see your shadow.

Wishing you a fabulous new month, a month with new experiences waiting for you. Happy New Month.

Your life will continue to shine with light and sunshine. I just want to say a very big happy new month.

Wishing everybody an awesome day ahead as we enter into a new month with lots of love and success.

I pray for your success now and forever; wishing you the most beautiful things life can bring. Happy new month.

My prayer for you this new month is to see you excel beyond your expectation. Happy new month dearest.

A happy new month to the most handsome friend ever met. I wish you the best as we enter into a fresh month.

You are the loveliest friend I have ever met in my life and as such will always pray for your success. Happy new month.

Whatever you are aiming at in your life today shall be fulfilled for you as soon as possible. I am wishing well this new month.

As we enter this new month, my wishes are to see you smile and welcome good things into your home. Happy new month.

A happy new month to a very wonderful and cute friend of life, I am wishing you the best in this life and hereafter.

May your days be soaked in success and prosperity; may you find endless peace for the rest of your life.

I just want to shout a very big happy new month to those who mean a lot to me; may your days shine in the light of progress.

The happy new month my dear friend, I wish you lots of bounties in this newly opened blessed month.

In the new moon, lots of new things occur so I am wishing you a very fabulous new month ahead.

May you find endless peace in your life as you made it into this month! New opportunities shall open for you.

You will not find it difficult to excel in this life; as it is easy for the leaves to drop from the tree so also you will leave your problem in pieces.

As the first sunrises in this new month, may your fortunes begin to raise one after the other until you reach your goals.

You have lots of dreams to achieve; I pray that your entire dreams be achievable this month because you are special.

HAPPY NEW MONTH MAY 2022 PRAYERS AND WISHES TO FRIENDS

A happy new month to my beloved friends, I am wishing you the most beautiful moment on this earth.

May you find endless love from your spouse as this month commences. You are blessed and your marriage is blessed too.

Wishing you the most beautiful things on this earth because you are more special to me than you can ever imagine.

It is my happiness to hear that you are still alive up till this month, may you find peace in your heart forever.

Every new month comes with its own fortunes—may you have your own share too; may you excel in life.

My happiness is that you finally made it. A happy new month to my beloved friend. Thank you for everything and I wish you good luck in this month.

In this new month, I am praying that your cup of honor overflow with and harmony. Your prosperity will have no bound.

Love and awesomeness shall be yours this day as we enter a new month today. Happiness shall locate you soon.

Grow silently this month for a seed grow silently but a tree falls violently and causes destruction. Happy new month.

I want to say a very big happy new month to my wonderful friends; wishing all of you a remarkable month ahead.

A happy new month to those who really matter to me, I wish you bounties of love and admiration among you and your family.

It is my pleasure to send you a very fantastic happy new month, may you find the rest of your mind in all your endeavors.

YOU ARE READING HAPPY NEW MONTH MAY 2022 WISHES

May your days shine in the light of peace and harmony, calmness of love and passion; I just want to say a happy new month.

The happy new month my dearest friend ever. Wishing you a life well spent and a legacy well set now and forever.

May you find endless peace in your heart and your success shall have no bound now and until the end of time!

I just want to say hello to May and bye to April and welcome the entire fortunes and good-lucks that come with May 2022. Happy new month.

May the Lord of this new month benefit you with lots of great happenings that please the heart; I just want to say a happy new month.
Wishing you a day with lots of peace and an entire lifetime with lots of joy and happiness. Happy new month.
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HAPPY NEW MONTH MAY 2022

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 29 April 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 29 April 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am not a slave to my desires, I have victory in Christ over everything and that includes victory over unhealthy obsession with food and cravings that destroy the body. I declare that I begin to desire healthy food and my body receives the peace of the Lord in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare that the Lord has established me as a holy person to Himself. I keep His commandments and walk in His ways in Jesus name!.

I decree and declare all the people of the earth see that I am called by the name of the LORD in the name of Jesus!

I decree and declare the LORD grants me plenty of goods, in the fruit of my body, in the increase of my livestock, and in the produce of my ground in Jesus mighty name!

I decree and declare that I lend to many nations but I will not borrow in Jesus mighty name!

I decree and declare no evil will befall me today nor my family, neither shall any plague come near our dwelling in Jesus name.

I decree and declare Father, help me to curb my appetite and deliver me from gluttony and obsession with food in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I will not poison myself with too much food. I want to be physically and spiritually healthy. Take out every unhealthy desire in me in the name of Jesus

I decree and declare I prosper and am in good health, even as my soul prospers in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I have self control and I am disciplined. I am not a slave to unhealthy appetites. The Holy Spirit helps me to overcome in Jesus name.

I decree and declare everything I need to eat healthy and live a healthy life is supplied to me in the name of Jesus.

Our father in heaven, bless your son and his entire household, Pastor E.A. Adeboye; renew his strength, power and anointing, 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 prayers.

Thank You Holy Spirit for all the testimonies and miracles coming through these prayers. May they be permanent 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 29 April 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 29 April 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am not a slave to my desires, I have victory in Christ over everything and that includes victory over unhealthy obsession with food and cravings that destroy the body. I declare that I begin to desire healthy food and my body receives the peace of the Lord in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Father, thank you for the gift of another beautiful day in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Lord, please forgive my trespasses and show me mercy in Jesus name.

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

Father, I pray and take charge of all that I am going to do today, in the name of Jesus Christ.

Father, I pray that you send your angels to make all things beautiful for me today, in the name of Jesus Christ.

Father, I ask that every person and thing that I need to make my day rewarding and fruitful will come to me today, in the name of Jesus Christ!

Father, I ask that you order my steps aright today, that I may be at the right place, at the right time, meeting with the right people, in Jesus name.

Father, I also pray that you order the steps of good people to my life, work, business and place today, in the name of Jesus.

Father, I ask that you cause the wind from the four corners of the earth to blow in my favor, bringing blessing of people and money my way today, in Jesus name.

Father, I pray that as the day is dawning, it will come with gladness, joy and accomplishment for me, in Jesus name.

Lord, I pray that as the dew is falling this morning, it will bring refreshing to my soul and wetness to my life, work and ministry, in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, bless your servant Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye for all his years of continual service, remember him guide him on the path and help him remain focused and bless his entire household, 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 1 MAY 2022 MEMORIZE: But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. Matthew 4:4

OPEN HEAVEN 1 MAY 2022 BIBLE READING MATTHEW 4:1-4

1. Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil.

2. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.

3. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.

4. But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.

Happy Sunday and Happy New Month Beloved, Welcome to the month of May.

Thank you for joining in today’s Open Heavens devotional.

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Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I and my family are for signs and wonders. The peace and prosperity of the Lord flows through me, my family and my community. We have victory in Christ, the Lord gladdens our hearts and we record numerous testimonies in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah! 

OPEN HEAVEN 1 MAY 2022 MESSAGE

In the last two days, we have established that what you put in your belly I must not be your preoccupation.

In fact, Philippians 3:19 says that whoever does whatever his belly dictates to him will end up in destruction. “Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.”

The question then arises what should we be feeding on regularly? 1 Peter 2:2 says that: As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby: Your appetite for the word of God must be insatiable, just like a babys appetite for milk.

You should be hungrier for Gods word than you are for regular food. The word of God should be a major part of our diet because he that is only alive in the flesh and dead in the spirit is as good as dead altogether.

“It is the spirit that giveth life the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. John 6:63” The word of God is spirit and life.

It is the real food that will keep you alive; feed on it daily! When I was a younger Christian, my friends and I ensured that before we ate any physical food, we would first study the word of God.

That is one of the major contributors to my growth spiritually. If you make the word of God your earnest desire, even you will be surprised at your spiritual growth. You will suddenly discover that you are beginning to think like Christ.

Which do you eat more – the word of God or physical food? Your desire must be for the word of God daily. One thing about the word is that it can never be exhausted.

That is one well that never runs dry! You can get a revelation from reading a passage today, then read it again tomorrow and the Holy Spirit teaches you something different from it. Make the word of God your daily meal.

OPEN HEAVEN 1 MAY 2022 KEY POINT

Make sure that a day does not go by without you taking time to study and meditate on the word of God.

Thank you for reading today’s devotional Beloved.

Make the decision to be a contributor to the advancement of God’s Kingdom in one way or another. Live your life daily mindful of the purposes and plan of God.

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God bless you, as you sow, into the book ministry of Pastor E.A. Adeboye in Jesus’ name.

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OPEN HEAVEN 1 MAY 2022 HYMN

OPEN HEAVEN 1 MAY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 CHRONICLES 16:1-43, 1 CHRONICLES 17:1-27, 1 CHRONICLES 18:1-17, 1 CHRONICLES 19:1-19

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 29 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him. 1 Samuel 18:14

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 29 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING 1 SAMUEL 18:12-26

12. And Saul was afraid of David, because the LORD was with him, and was departed from Saul.

13. Therefore Saul removed him from him, and made him his captain over a thousand; and he went out and came in before the people.

14. And David behaved himself wisely in all his ways; and the LORD was with him.

15. Wherefore when Saul saw that he behaved himself very wisely, he was afraid of him.

16. But all Israel and Judah loved David, because he went out and came in before them.

17. And Saul said to David, Behold my elder daughter Merab, her will I give thee to wife: only be thou valiant for me, and fight the LORD’s battles. For Saul said, Let not mine hand be upon him, but let the hand of the Philistines be upon him.

18. And David said unto Saul, Who am |? and what is my life, or my father’s family in Israel, that I should be son in law to the king?

19. But it came to pass at the time when Merab Saul’s daughter should have been given to David, that she was given unto Adriel the Meholathite to wife.

20. And Michal Saul’s daughter loved David: and they told Saul, and the thing pleased him.

21. And Saul said, I will give him her, that she may be a snare to him, and that the hand of the Philistines may be against him. Wherefore Saul said to David, Thou shalt this day be my son in law in the one of the twain.

22. And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king’s son in law.

23. And Saul’s servants spake those words in the ears of David. And David said, Seemeth it to you a light thing to be a king’s son in law, seeing that I am a poor man, and lightly esteemed?

24. And the servants of Saul told him, saying, On this manner spake David.

25. And Saul said, Thus shall ye say to David, The king desireth not any dowry, but an hundred foreskins of the Philistines, to be avenged of the king’s enemies. But Saul thought to make David fall by the hand of the Philistines.

26. And when his servants told David these words, it pleased David well to be the king’s son in law: and the days were not expired.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 29 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

You need wisdom to relate with people daily. This is even more expedient if you have a leader, parent or teacher like King Saul who seeks an opportunity to humiliate you for no cause.

Proverbs 4:7 says: “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.”

In spite of the evil schemes and traps set for David by King Saul, he escaped and this made the king afraid of him. Unfortunately, many young people fall into trouble due to their lack of wisdom to handle situations properly. If you embrace wisdom from God, you can excel at all things.

Thus, the next time you’re in a situation where you should take a decision or make a comment, first take a deep breath and ask God for wisdom, or worship the Lord in your spirit. Soon, you’ll realize that the right words/actions will come out of you.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 29 APRIL 2022 PRAYER POINT

Father, please give me wisdom to talk, think and act properly towards everyone.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 29 APRIL 2022 HYMN

LEAD US HEAVENLY FATHER

1. Lead us, heavenly Father, lead us
o’er the world’s tempestuous sea;
guard us, guide us, keep us, feed us,
for we have no help but Thee;
yet possessing every blessing,
if our God our Father be.

2. Saviour, breathe forgiveness o’er us:
all our weakness Thou dost know;
Thou didst tread this earth before us,
Thou didst feel its keenest woe;
lone and dreary, faint and weary,
through the desert Thou didst go.

3. Spirit of our God, descending,
fill our hearts with heavenly joy,
love with every passion blending,
pleasure that can never cloy:
thus provided, pardoned, guided,
nothing can our peace destroy.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 29 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 22:1-71, 2 SAMUEL 21:1-22, 2 SAMUEL 22:1-51

OPEN HEAVEN 30 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning! Ecclesiastes 10:16

OPEN HEAVEN 30 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING PROVERBS 23:1-2

1. When thou sittest to eat with a ruler, consider diligently what is before thee:

2. And put a knife to thy throat, if thou be a man given to appetite.

Happy weekend beloved, Thank you for joining in today’s Open Heavens devotional.

Today’s devotional is a part two of the wake up call to us about our diet and physical well-being. How often does God recommend that we eat?

Find out in the devotional below.

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Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I have victory over food and my belly. I am not a slave to my desires, I have victory in Christ over everything and that includes victory over unhealthy obsession with food and cravings that destroy the body. I declare that I begin to desire healthy food and my body receives the peace of the Lord in Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah!

OPEN HEAVEN 30 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

One major characteristic of children is that they are always on the lookout for food. When you put something in the hand of a baby, the next thing he or she will do is to put it in his/ her mouth.

Food is a significant part of their daily activities. If food becomes the topmost priority to you to the extent that it is the first thing you think of every day, you are likened to an immature leader whose followers are doomed, as we see in our memory verse today.

For such people, whatever is placed in their care is seriously endangered. According to 1 Kings 17:2-6, God personally took responsibility for Elijahs feeding and only served him twice daily. This implies that Gods standard for eating, especially for adults, is twice a day.

I remember the day I shared this message with some Pastors; many of them did not like my Bible study of that day because they were used to the concept of three square meals a day.

In addition to this, many people still have the habit of snacking just when they are about to sleep. This is not good for you at all, especially if you are to be in charge of important things, including your destiny.

As an adult, it is advisable that you eat only twice a day; that is what the Lord who made your body recommends. As a matter of fact, those who are really serious about their destiny don’t eat every day.

Paul the Apostle said in 2 Corinthians 11:27 that he fasted often. No wonder he fulfilled his destiny (2 Timothy 4:7-8). I am 80 years old now, and I don’t eat every day; I still fast often because I want to finish my course, I want to fulfil my destiny before I leave this world.

In 1984, I was on a forty-day fast, lying weak on my prayer mat, when someone came in, saw me and asked, What else are you looking for in life that is making you fast this much? That was 38 years ago; what had I achieved then that someone would advise me to stop fasting? Look how far I have come since then.

I’m sure it is clear that I made a good choice by ignoring the fellow. What have you achieved so far? Are you satisfied with it? You should only eat every day when you are no longer striving for anything more than you have already.

OPEN HEAVEN 30 APRIL 2022 PRAYER POINT

Father, please don’t let my belly hinder me from fulfilling my destiny, in the mighty name of Jesus.

Thank you for reading today’s devotional Beloved.

Make the decision to be a contributor to the advancement of God’s Kingdom in one way or another. Live your life daily mindful of the purposes and plan of God.

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OPEN HEAVEN 30 APRIL 2022 HYMN

ALL TO JESUS I SURRENDER

1. All to Jesus I surrender,
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.

CHORUS:
I surrender all,
I surrender all;
All to Thee, my blessed Saviour,
I surrender all.

2. All to Jesus I surrender,
Humbly at His feet I bow;
Worldly pleasures all forsaken,
Take me, Jesus, take me now.

3. All to Jesus I surrender,
Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power,
Let Thy blessing fall on me.

4. All to Jesus I surrender,
Now I feel the sacred flame;
O the joy of full salvation!
Glory, glory to His name!

OPEN HEAVEN 30 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 CHRONICLES 12:1-40, 1 CHRONICLES 13:1-14, 1 CHRONICLES 14:1-17, 1 CHRONICLES 15:1-29

OPEN HEAVEN 29 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness! Ecclesiastes 10:17

OPEN HEAVEN 29 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING ECCLESIASTES 10:16-17

16. Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the morning!

17. Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness!

Good morning beloved, Thank you for joining in today’s Open Heavens devotional.

Today’s devotional is a wake up call to us about our diet and physical well-being. God wants us to be healthy and feel great in our bodies. But sometimes, we hurt ourselves with food.

Find out more in the devotional below.

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Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am not a slave to my desires, I have victory in Christ over everything and that includes victory over unhealthy obsession with food and cravings that destroy the body. I declare that I begin to desire healthy food and my body receives the peace of the Lord in Jesus name. Amen. Hallelujah!

OPEN HEAVEN 29 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

The Bible says that the main purpose for eating should be to gain strength, not for indulging the flesh, as many people do. Food gives strength; however, it can also make a fellow weak spiritually and physically.

When you see people who have become obese because they eat whatever they like whenever they like, you will notice that they are usually weak. For example, such people will begin to pant heavily after minimal physical exercise.

That is a case of overindulgence in food, causing physical weakness. So, if you have noticed that getting up from your seat takes longer and more effort than it should, you need to check your diet.

Those who eat for strength don’t just eat anything; they eat what will make them strong. Fruits and vegetables will provide you with strength; eat a lot of them. Avoid eating foods with much sugar; they usually cause physical exhaustion.

Some people say they have a sweet tooth, and so they are always eating sugary things. May your eating habit not land you in the hospital. If you ask any doctor, they will tell you that sugar weakens the immune system and allows bacteria and viruses to multiply within the body.

If you eat for strength, then almost invariably, you would only eat enough food to give you strength. You would not eat so much as to become weak at the end of the day.

Some people like to eat until their stomach protrudes; this is dangerous to your well-being. You should eat just enough to give you strength. When you are maybe 80% full, you should stop.

When you load your body with too much food, you give it the task of digesting all that food at the same time and that will definitely cause some weakness.

Anyone who does not eat primarily for strength will also be weak spiritually. How can you pray for long when your tummy is filled with pounded yam? How can you pray when you are always feeling lethargic due to the kind of food you consume?.

It is for your own physical and spiritual good that you should eat, in moderate quantities, only foods that will give you strength.

OPEN HEAVEN 29 APRIL 2022 KEY POINT

Assess your regular diet and remove all forms of junk food, replacing them with healthy substitutes.

Thank you for reading today’s devotional Beloved.

Make the decision to be a contributor to the advancement of God’s Kingdom in one way or another. Live your life daily mindful of the purposes and plan of God.

Kindly purchase your own hard copy version of the Open Heavens devotional. You can buy it for your friends too as a potent evangelism tool.

God bless you, as you sow, into the book ministry of Pastor E.A. Adeboye in Jesus’ name.

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OPEN HEAVEN 29 APRIL 2022 HYMN

WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD

1. When we walk with the Lord
In the light of His Word,
What a glory He sheds on our way,
While we do His good will,
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.

CHORUS
Trust and obey,
For there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.

2. Not a shadow can rise,
Not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away,
Not a doubt or a fear,
Not a sigh or a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.

3. Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share,
But our toil He doth richly repay,
Not a grief nor a loss,
Not a frown nor a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey.

4. But we never can prove
The delights of His love,
Until all on the altar we lay,
For the favour He shows,
And the joy He bestows,
Are for them who will trust and obey.

5. Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way,
What He says we will do,
Where He sends, we will go,
Never fear, only trust and obey.

OPEN HEAVEN 29 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 CHRONICLES 9:1-44, 1 CHRONICLES 10:1-14, 1 CHRONICLES 11:1-47

LESSON THIRTY FIVE (35)
TOPIC: OPPOSITE-SEX FRIENDSHIP

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 friend 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 blessing on Thee

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:
“But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts” Romans 13:14.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Romans 12:9-10,
Romans 12:9-10
[9]Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

[10]Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Proverbs 6:27-28
[27]Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

[28]Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?

INTRODUCTION: Christian youths come together for diverse reasons such as academic activities, business/social engagements, spiritual exercises and so on. In the process, making friends with the opposite sex may be inevitable. This is not a sin as long as the motive is pure (friendship with no string attached). However, it becomes an issue of concern when we consider the common mistakes foreseeable. We shall attempt to unravel some of the mistakes as well as discuss some of the tips for a pure friendship with the opposite sex.

OUTLINES:
1. COMMON MISTAKES
2. TIPS FOR PURE FRIENDSHIP

1. COMMON MISTAKES
Here are some of the common mistakes youths make as they relate with their friends of the opposite sex.
1.Ignoring proper boundaries.

2.Misinterpreting the attentions of the opposite sex.

3.Tolerating too much in the friendship and hanging on too long.

4.Giving a blind eye to danger signals such as emotional attraction, attempt to touching sensitive parts of the body, holding hands, cuddling, pecking, and so on (Prov.6:27-28; Rom.12:1).

5.Getting involved much too soon and going too far such as involvement in family functions, financial/business commitment and so on.

6.Ignorantly sending potential spouse away.

2. TIPS FOR PURE FRIENDSHIP
1.Define the friendship and set clear boundaries.

2.Never assume anything but ask questions when in doubt.

3.Do not allow anyone form a canopy over your life under the pretence of friendship.

4.Do not take advantage of your closeness to your friend to seduce him/her into any dirty game or romantic pleasure (1Thess.5:22; Col.2:21).

5.Differentiate friendship from intimacy.

6.Do not always seek to be in lonely places, dark corners, with a friend of the opposite sex.

7.Try and include others in activities instead of isolating yourself with one person.

8.Make a priority of same-sex friendship. Your bosom friend should not be of the opposite sex. You can have them as close friends but not as closest friend.

9.Seek opportunity to serve and not to be served or entertained. Real friendship is not on what you can get from others but on how to serve others. In service, we find true friendship (Rom.12:10-11).

10.If you are in a relationship leading to marriage, make sure your partner meets with your opposite gender friend.

11.Guard your heart. Do not allow premature romance ruin your heart, which is the centre of your destiny (Prov.4:23).

12.Keep everything strictly platonic (surface and plain friendship).

CONCLUSION: Prioritise same sex friendship. If you must have a friend of the opposite gender, know your boundaries and make sure you talk about them.

QUESTIONS:
1. What are the common mistakes some youths make with friends of the opposite sex?
2. Mention at least seven (7) tips for pure friendship among youths of the opposite sex.

FURTHER READING: MON: Prov.29:18. TUE: 1Sam.18:1. WED: Job 42:10. THUR: Ps.119:63. FRI: Prov.14:20. SAT: Prov.17:17. SUN: Prov.18:24.

ASSIGNMENT: Check through your relationship with friends of the opposite sex and apply the tips you have learnt to keep the friendship pure.

LESSON THIRTY FIVE (35)
TOPIC: THE CHRISTIAN FAMILY

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 friend 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 blessing on Thee

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?

BIBLE PASSAGE: Titus 2:1-14.
[1] But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine:

[2] That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.

[3] The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;

[4] That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children,

[5] To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.

[6] Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.

[7] In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity,

[8] Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.

[9] Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again;

[10] Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.

[11] For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men,

[12] Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;

[13] Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

[14] Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.

MEMORY VERSE:
“In all things shewing thyself is a pattern of good works:..” Titus 2:7a.

INTRODUCTION: A Christian family is an institution where parents are bound together by Christian love and where children are happy and spiritually instructed. It is a home where the Lord Jesus is the supreme head.

A Christian family is one that radiates Christ, welcomes strangers and dispenses hospitality. A Christian family consists of God-fearing parents and children. The Christian family is the bedrock of the nation and the glory of the Christian church. May God grant us Christian families.

TEXT REVIEW: Titus 2:1-14.
Teacher should identify two role/duties each for the following categories of members of the family
i. Aged Men:
a. ————————————————————
b. ————————————————————
ii. Aged Women:
a. ————————————————————
b. ————————————————————
iii. Young Men:
a. ————————————————————
b. ————————————————————
iv. Young Women:
a. ————————————————————
b. ————————————————————

NOTE: Teacher should apply points to the teaching as appropriate.

LESSON OUTLINES:
LESSON OUTLINE 1: DUTIES OF EACH MEMBER
LESSON OUTLINE 2: COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENTS

LESSON OUTLINE 1: DUTIES OF EACH MEMBER
i. What they do as member of the family.
ii. What their fathers and mothers do in the family.

B. Teacher should explain the under listed positions or duties of the members of the family as indicated below:
I. Husband:
i. He is the head of the family (and the wife is the help meet not servant or slave). (Eph. 5:23).

ii. He must love the wife as himself in health, sickness, poverty and prosperity. (Eph. 5:25; Col. 3:19).

iii. He must be faithful to her and comfort her in times of sorrows. (1Sam. 1:8).

iv. He should communicate and discuss/consult with wife on all matters and issues which affect the home because the twin are one. (Mark 10:8).

v. He is the Priest of the family and should lead the family to love, fear and worship God always. (Luke 14:26).

II. Wife:
i. She must support and submit to her husband like Sarah. (Eph.5:22; 1Pet. 3:5-6).
ii. She should respect and love the husband. (Titus 2:4).

iii. She should exhibit good works, show modesty and sobriety, be meek and of quiet spirit. (2Pet.3:4-5).

iv. She should be trustworthy, hardworking, dutiful and responsible. (Prov.31:11,13,15).

III. Children:
i. They must honour their parents. (Ex.20:12).
ii. They must obey their parents. (Luke 2:51).
iii. They must love their parents, be sober and show /good example in all things. (Titus 2:6-7).

LESSON OUTLINE 2: COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENTS
Students should mention those things which they feel that both the father and the mother should do together to ensure a better upbringing of their children.
Teacher should explain the following points to students:

i. Both should love and care/provide for their children. (1Tim.5:8).

ii. Both should introduce God to their children in their early age. (Matt.19:13-14).

iii. Both should train and discipline them in the way of the Lord. (Prov.22:6).

iv. Both should take the children to church, Sunday School, buy Christian literature for them, allow them to participate at the family altar.

v. Teach the children to be law abiding and respect the government. (Deut.32:46).

vi. Gentle with the children by not provoking them to wrath. (Eph.6:4).

vii. Pray for their children and bless them at all times. (Ps.128:3).

SUMMARY: Parents should take care of God’s heritage in their care as well as themselves. (Ps.127:3-5).

CONCLUSION: Parents should always remember that they are also children with a loving heavenly Father.

EVALUATION: Mention duties of members of the family.

CLOSING PRAYER: Almighty Father, please help each members of the family to do what is good in Your sight.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention two (2) or three (3) duties of the following people in the family.

LESSON THIRTY FIVE (35)
TOPIC: OPPOSITE-SEX FRIENDSHIP

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 friend 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 blessing on Thee

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: “But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts” Romans 13:14.

BIBLE PASSAGE: Romans 12:9-10,

[9]Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

[10]Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;

Proverbs 6:27-28
[27]Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned?

[28]Can one go upon hot coals, and his feet not be burned?

INTRODUCTION: Christian youths come together for diverse reasons such as academic activities, business/social engagements, spiritual exercises and so on. In the process, making friends with the opposite sex may be inevitable.

This is not a sin as long as the motive is pure (friendship with no string attached). However, it becomes an issue of concern when we consider the common mistakes foreseeable. We shall attempt to unravel some of the mistakes as well as discuss some of the tips for a pure friendship with the opposite sex.

TEXT REVIEW: Romans 12:9-10, Proverbs 6:27-28.
A. In Romans 12 verses 9 to 12, the Apostle Paul admonishes believers to:
i. Let love be without hypocrisy. V9a.
ii. Hate……………………………………V9b.
iii. Cling …………………………………..V9c.
iv. ……………………………………………V10a.
v. ……………………………………………V10b.
B. In Proverbs 6:27-28, the writer raises two fundamental questions proverbially:
i. Can a man take fire to his bossom……….V27. ii. ……………………………………………………………V28.

LESSON OUTLINES:
LESSON OUTLINE 1: COMMON MISTAKES
LESSON OUTLINE 2: FOR PURE FRIENDSHIP

LESSON OUTLINE 1: COMMON MISTAKES
Teacher should allow the class to bear their mind on the opposite sex relationship and emphasise the following points.
A. Here are some of the common mistakes youths make as they relate with their friends of the opposite sex.
1. Ignoring proper boundaries.

2. Misinterpreting the attentions/intentions of the opposite sex.

3. Tolerating too much in the friendship and hanging on too long.

4. Giving a blind eye to danger signals such as emotional attraction, attempt to touching sensitive parts of the body, holding hands, cuddling, pecking, and so on (Prov.6:27-28; Rom.12:1).

5. Getting involved much too soon and going too far such as involvement in family functions, financial/business commitment, and so on.

6. Ignorantly sending potential spouse away.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should share their experiences in relating with opposite sex.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: TIPS FOR PURE FRIENDSHIP
1. Define the friendship and set clear boundaries.

2. Never assume anything but ask questions when in doubt.

3. Do not allow anyone form a canopy over your life under the pretence of friendship.

4. Do not take advantage of your closeness to your friend to seduce him/her into any dirty game or romantic pleasure (1Thess.5:22; Col.2:21).

5. Differentiate friendship from intimacy.

6. Do not always seek to be in lonely places, dark corners, with a friend of the opposite sex.

7. Try and include others in activities instead of isolating yourself with one person.

8. Make a priority of same-sex friendship. Your bosom friend should not be of the opposite sex. You can have them as close friends but not as closest friend.

9. Seek opportunity to serve and not to be served or entertained. Real friendship is not on what you can get from others but on how to serve others. In service, we find true friendship (Rom.12:10-11).

10. If you are in a relationship leading to marriage, make sure your partner meets with your opposite gender friend.

11. Guard your heart. Do not allow premature romance ruin your heart, which is the centre of your destiny (Prov.4:23).

12. Keep everything strictly platonic (surface and plain friendship).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should discuss the importance of keeping opposite-sex friendship pure.

SUMMARY: Youths and Young adults should beware of common mistakes that can ruin their friendship with the opposite-sex and make up their mind to keep the friendship pure.

CONCLUSION: Prioritise same sex friendship. If you must have a friend of the opposite gender, know your boundaries and make sure you talk about them.

EVALUATION: Teacher should ask students to mention some mistakes youths make in opposite-sex friendship.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, help me to glorify You in all that I do.

ASSIGNMENT: Check through your relationship with friends of the opposite sex and apply the tips you have learnt to keep the friendship pure.