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?

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

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.

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.

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

1. DUTIES OF EACH MEMBER
It is ordained by God that the husband should be the head of the home (Eph.5:23). This is not to say that the wife is a slave but a help meet taken from the man’s side to remain a companion. It is the duty of the husband to love his wife as himself (Eph.5:25; Col.3:19).

This is the love expressed in 1Corinthians 13, i.e. loving in health, sickness, poverty and prosperity. The husband is required to be faithful to his wife. It is the husband’s duties to comfort his wife in times of sorrows (1Sam. 1:8). He ought to consult with his wife on business matters and issues that affect the home, for they are one (Mk.10:8).

The Christian husband would always put God first in his life (Luke 14:26). He is the priest of the home and he is responsible to establish a family altar for daily worship. He is to listen and lead his wife with wise counsel (2Kgs.4:8-10, Eccl.4:9-11).

Wives are tremendous assets, hence, the major duty of a wife is to support and submit to her husband (Eph.5:22). Sarah is a good example to follow (1Pet. 3:5-6). Wives are not only to respect their husbands but they are to love them too (Titus 2:4).

Wives are to exhibit good works, including modesty and sobriety, meekness and a quiet spirit (1Pet.3:4-5). A Christian wife must be trustworthy, hardworking and be an early riser (Prov.31:11,13,15). The responsibility of the wife is great but Jesus will give grace to those who ask Him.

Children are to honour their parents (Ex.20:12), obey them – (Lk.2:51), and pray for them. They must also return their parent’s love, for love is a two way traffic. They must be sober and show good examples in all things (Titus 2:6-7). Children must constantly remember that the children of today shall be the parents of tomorrow.

2. COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENTS
Parents are to realise that their children really belong to God (Ps.127:3-5). Therefore, parents who love their children shall find favour with God – (Titus 2:4). Parents should bring their children to the Lord at an early age (Matt.19:13-14) to train and discipline them for the Lord (Prov.22:6).

0ne way of making their task easy is to bring the children to Sunday school and church. Teach them Bible stories at home and give them a part in family prayers.

Teach them to obey God and the law of the country (Deut. 32:46). Parents are to provide for their children (1Tim.5:8) – and should be careful not to provoke their children to wrath (Eph.6:4). Above all, let godly parents pray for their children.

Pray that they would be saved and that would overcome sin. The secret of a successful Christian home is in the family altar, where Christ is crowned the Head of the home. Love is the second secret.

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

QUESTIONS:
1. What are the duties of the children in the family?
2. Mention the duties of fathers in the home.

FURTHER READING: MON: Matt.22:37. TUE: Mk.12:31. WED: 1Jn.4:7. THUR: Heb.13:1. FRI: Jn.3:16. SAT: Eph.5:25. SUN: Titus 2:2.

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

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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Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 28 April 2022

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! 

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare the LORD opens to my family and community His good treasure, the heavens to give the rain to our land in its season and to bless all the work of our hands in the name of Jesus!

I decree and declare we are shielded and kept from evil in Jesus name.

I decree and declare my children and the children of my friends and family are taught of the Lord and great is our peace in Jesus name.

I decree and declare the Lord makes me the head and not the tail, above and not beneath in the name of Jesus!

I decree and declare I am my Father’s child. I am always with Him and all that He has is mine in the name of Jesus!

I decree and declare God blesses me and surrounds me with favour as a shield in the name of Jesus!

I declare that the sun will shine for my sake today, in Jesus name. For the day is the Lord’s, the night also is his: and he has prepared the light and the sun.

I declare that all things are working together for my good today, in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare my ways please the LORD and He makes even my enemies to be at peace with me in the name of Jesus!

I decree and declare that The God of hope fills me with all joy and peace in believing so that I abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit in Jesus name!

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.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him. Acts 10:38

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING ACTS 1:8-11

8. But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

9. And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, he was taken up; and a cloud received him out of their sight.

10. And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;

11. Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

One of the reasons for Christ’s outstanding success in His lifetime and ministry was the presence of God. Since He said we would do greater works than He did, He expects that we would record more successes. This is because of the greater miracles God would perform through us.

For example, lets assume that one of your friends is suffering from depression as a result of his parents medical condition and you followed him to the hospital to lay hands on the sick parent.

A day after, you got a call that the parent had been healed and your friends depression had vanished.

Don’t you think that many other patients would ask that you pray for them too? That would definitely present an opportunity to preach to them.

Beloved, I charge you to do something that would affect your school, family and community positively by the power of the Holy Ghost. Preach the gospel, exercise your faith and signs, as well as wonders, will follow you.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 APRIL 2022 KEY POINT

Go on aggressive evangelism to a hospital this month to pray for the sick and preach to them.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 APRIL 2022 HYMN

MUST I GO AND EMPTY HANDED

1. Must I go and empty-handed,
Thus my dear Redeemer meet?
Not one day of service give Him,
Lay no trophy at His feet?

CHORUS
“Must I go and empty-handed?”
Must I meet my Saviour so?
Not one soul with which to greet Him,
Must I empty-handed go?

2. Not at death I shrink or falter,
For my Saviour saves me now;
But to meet Him empty-handed,
Thought of that now clouds my
brow.

3. Oh, the years in sinning wasted,
Could I but recall them now,
I would give them to my Saviour,
To His will I’d gladly bow.

4. Oh, ye saints, arouse, be earnest,
Up and work while yet ’tis day;
Ere the night of death o’er take
thee,
Strive for souls while still you may.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 21:20-38, 2 SAMUEL 19:1-43, 2 SAMUEL 20:1-26

OPEN HEAVEN 28 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalms 133:1

OPEN HEAVEN 28 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING PSALMS 133:1-3

1. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

2. It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;

3. As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the LORD commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.

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

Today’s devotional leads us to pray for our communities and people around us. Please say these prayers with faith in your heart and say the declarations also.

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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 28 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

1. Thank You Lord, for my community. Thank You for planting me in this community and for all my neighbours.

2. Father, just as You adopted Jerusalem to be called the City of God, adopt my community to become Your own, in Jesus name. As You stopped the plague from entering Jerusalem in 2 Samuel 24:16, let no plague or evil happening anywhere around the world come near my community, in Jesus name.

3. Father, I pray for all the children in my community, that they will grow up to know and love You, in Jesus name.

4. Father, let this community be a blessing to my state and country, in Jesus name. Let great things and great people come out of this community to make my state and country proud, in Jesus name.

5. Father, I speak against any communal disagreement with our neighbouring communities in Jesus name. There will be no riots or civil war in our communities, in Jesus name.

6. Father, please preserve my community from all the corruption in the world. Please don’t let this community be known for any form of corruption, in Jesus name.

7. Father, increase our love and togetherness in this community. Let us all live as one in peace and unity, in Jesus name.

8. Father, please protect my community and our neighbours from natural disasters, in Jesus name.

9. Father, raise great leaders for us in this community; give them wisdom to make this community great, in Jesus name.

10. Father, please use me to bring revival to my community. Use me to win the souls of all my neighbours to You and to establish You as the Lord of my community, in Jesus name.

11. Father, please visit every family going through a difficult time in my community. Lord, visit them and calm every storm in their homes, in Jesus name. Please raise helpers for them and let all their troubles be removed, in Jesus name.

12. Your personal prayer points for your community or any other community you are passionate about.

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 28 APRIL 2022 HYMN

WE ARE NEVER, NEVER WEARY OF THE GRAND OLD SONG

1. We are never, never weary of the grand old song;
Glory to God, hallelujah!
We can sing it loud as ever, With our faith more strong;
Glory to God, hallelujah!

Refrain:
O, the children of the Lord Have a right to shout and Sing,
For the way is growing Bright, and our souls are on The wing;
We are going by and by to The palace of a King!
Glory to God, hallelujah!

2. We are lost amid the Rapture of redeeming love
Glory to God, hallelujah!
We are rising on its pinions To the hills above:
Glory to God, hallelujah!

3. We are going to a palace That is built of gold;
Glory to God, hallelujah!
Where the King in all His Splendor we shall soon Behold
Glory to God, hallelujah!

4. There we’ll shout Redeeming mercy in a glad, New song;
Glory to God, hallelujah!
There we’ll sing the praise of Jesus with the blood Washed throng;
Glory to God, hallelujah!

OPEN HEAVEN 28 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 CHRONICLES 7:1-40, 1 CHRONICLES 8:1-40

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Ephesians 4:26

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING EPHESIANS 4:26-27

26. Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath:

27. Neither give place to the devil.

Adults Version: Open Heaven 27 April 2022

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

Truly, no matter how you try to stay sane, some people will still try to annoy you. However, there is no justification for uncontrolled outbursts or actions to express ones anger. This is why the Bible says that anger resteth in the bosom of fools (Ecclesiastes 7:9).

Whenever I see a believer lash out loudly or do things in retaliation to the hurt done to him/her, I wonder if the fellow has truly given place to the Holy Spirit in his/her life. I used to get very angry when provoked, until God told me that if I truly wanted more of His anointing, I had to work on myself.

It is not a sin to feel offended about something, but when you allow that hurtful feeling to rest in your bosom (heart), you’re gradually drifting into foolishness. This was why God punished Moses.

It started from when he got angry with the people for worshipping a golden calf. Thereafter, he struck the rock against Gods instruction and this brought grave consequences to him.

It can really be tough to get over this work of the flesh but by the help of the Holy Spirit, you can control your responses to situations from now.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 APRIL 2022 KEY POINT

Whenever you’re angry, calm down and say nothing.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 APRIL 2022 HYMN

NEARER, MY GOD

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

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

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

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

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

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 21:1-38, 2 SAMUEL 17-18

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 27 April 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 27 April 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I have everything I need in the Word of God. I experience and enjoy a rich and full life as provided by God for me via his word. There is no lack God will not fill in my life. I thrive and I prosper in Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah! 

DAILY DECLARATION

Thank you Jesus for this Wednesday, Spirit of God, help me today day and always to live a life that pleases my father in heaven, in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare, my day is fruitful and filled with productive moments, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree and declare that none of the diseases that fall on the Egyptians (unbelievers) will come to me and my family In Jesus name!

I decree and declare I am healed of every disease and sickness by Jesus stripes in Jesus name.

I decree and declare as I study, meditate, and act on the word of God, it is sharp and quick and works for me in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare, the favour of God surrounds all that concerns me and my household beyond measures, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree and declare, the hand of God is removing all impediment and fine-tuning my destiny henceforth, in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I am a wise believer and I live with eternity in view in the name of Jesus.

I declare that I am redeemed from death and eternal damnation. I and my family remain in Christ and we go with him in the rapture when he returns in Jesus name.

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.

OPEN HEAVEN 27 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

OPEN HEAVEN 27 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING LUKE 5:17

And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.

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

Today’s devotional teaches us about the swiftness and sharpness of the Word of God. Gods word is quick and sharper than any two edged sword. Do you know how awesome that is?

Find out more in the message below.

Don’t keep the word to yourself. Share this blessing with other believers by saving this website (rccgonline.org) and sharing the link by using the share button below. And don’t forget to go through the prayers and declarations of the day.

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I have everything I need in the Word of God. I experience and enjoy a rich and full life as provided by God for me via his word. There is no lack God will not fill in my life. I thrive and I prosper in Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah! 

OPEN HEAVEN 27 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

Hebrews 4:12 says the word of God is quick and powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword. It says it can separate between joints and marrows. This implies that the word of God can perform surgical procedures that even the best among surgeons dare not attempt.

An elderly man came to me several years ago, asking me to pray for the success of the surgery he needed to have to cure him of prostate cancer.

I said to him, Why don’t we pray that there will be no need for a surgery? He laughed and said, You are a young boy; you will not understand. Just pray that God will guide the hands of the surgeon.

I said, Sir, I am not going to pray that kind of prayer; l’m going to pray that my Father will heal you. He responded that I should pray whichever way I wanted as he would still go for the surgery anyway.

On the day of the surgery, a final check by the surgeon revealed that he had been healed and there was no need for the procedure anymore. Psalms 107:20 says: “He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions.”

The word of God is quick and powerful enough to heal you or any of your loved ones of any sickness. In Luke 7:6-7, the Centurion said he knew that if Jesus would just send a word to his servant, the man would be healed.

The Lord sent the word and his servant was indeed healed. This Centurion gave us a template on how we can get a word from God. Firstly, he knew the Word Himself and then he approached Him in faith.

Do you know Jesus Christ, the Word of God? How long do you spend studying the Bible? How much of the word do you memorise? How do you expect the word you do not know or regard to work for you? Get to know Gods word by studying the Bible regularly.

The Centurion relied on the word with so much faith that Jesus Christ said He had never seen such in Israel before. When the word says in 1 Peter 2:24 that you are healed by His stripes, do you believe it?

When the word says in Deuteronomy 7:15 that none of the diseases that fall on the Egyptians (unbelievers) will come to you, do you believe it? If you truly believe in the word of God, then your actions will align with your faith (James 2:17).

Whatever challenge you may be faced with today, I decree: you will be victorious in Jesus name.

OPEN HEAVEN 27 APRIL 2022 KEY POINT

Study the word of God and believe it, then it will work for you.

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.

FROM THE TEAM: Thank you for reading today’s OPEN HEAVEN 26 APRIL 2022, written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Kindly share with someone on Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and other social media platforms using the social buttons at the beginning or scroll to the end of this post. Have a good day! #RemainRapturable

OPEN HEAVEN 27 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 27 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 CHRONICLES 4:1-43, 1 CHRONICLES 5:1-26, 1 CHRONICLES 6:1-81

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 27 April 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 27 April 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I have everything I need in the Word of God. I experience and enjoy a rich and full life as provided by God for me via his word. There is no lack God will not fill in my life. I thrive and I prosper in Jesus name. Amen Hallelujah! 

PRAYER POINTS

Thank you gracious father of Love for this beautiful Wednesday that you have made me see. I glorify your Holy Name.

Thank you Lord for keeping my family and I through all of the chaos going on in this world. And thank you because you will continue to keep us in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, forgive me for every way I have fallen short of your Glory. Cleanse me and make me pure in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, make me a student of the Word of God. Create in me a desire and passion to feed on the Word in Jesus name.

Father, let your word heal me of all my diseases and deliver me from destruction in Jesus name.

Lord, I embrace your word. Let it work for me in the name of Jesus.

Father, please, wear upon me the garment of Your praise and worship; and empower me to worship and praise You, without ceasing, in Jesus’ name.

Father, help me to be holy as You’re holy in heaven, and empower me by Your grace, to do all the things that will attract and retain Your presence in my life, in Jesus’ name.

Father, remember me today, and let every long standing and difficult yoke in my life be broken, 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 FOR TEENS 26 APRIL 2022 MEMORIZE: Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING 1 CORINTHIANS 10:31

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 APRIL 2022 MESSAGE

Ever heard the sentence, you are what you eat? You cannot be far from what you eat because your daily meal would reflect in your skin, blood sugar level, body size et cetera. It is therefore imperative to eat right.

God wants you to live in good health but you have a role to play by eating and living right. To eat right means to eat a balanced diet daily. A balanced diet is a combination of the right proportion of vitamins and minerals in a meal.

For instance, it is wrong to combine rice and yam in a meal, instead, it should be rice and beans with fish or meat and fruits to complement. Avoid too much of sugary things.

Gone are those days when sicknesses such as diabetes were only found in adults; these days, some teenagers are diabetic. Thus, rather than take soft drinks/soda, take freshly juiced fruits or water. Take lots of water, it is still the best drink.

You also need to watch what you eat right before going to bed, especially if you are plus sized. Take light foods, so that you can easily wake to read and pray in the night.

Also, exercise daily to be fit. If you have a large compound, you can jog round in the morning. A long walk is also good; I have been doing it for many years and it has been helpful.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 APRIL 2022 KEY POINT

Living and eating right is your duty, not God’s.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 APRIL 2022 HYMN

TAKE MY LIFE , AND LET IT BE

1. Take my life and let it be
Consecrated, Lord, to Thee;
Take my moments and my days,
Let them flow in ceaseless praise.

2. Take my hands and let them move
At the impulse of Thy love;
Take my feet and let them be
Swift and beautiful for Thee.

3. Take my voice and let me sing
Always, only for my King;
Take my lips and let them be
Filled with messages from Thee.

4. Take my silver and my gold
Not a mite would I withhold;
Take my intellect and use
Every power as Thou shalt choose.

5. Take my will and make it
Thine It shall be no longer mine;
Take my heart, it is Thine own
It shall be Thy royal throne.

6. Take my love, my Lord, I pour
At Thy feet its treasure store.
Take myself and I will be
Ever, only, all for Thee.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 APRIL 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 20:27-47, 2 SAMUEL 15:1-37, 2 SAMUEL 16:1-23

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 26 April 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 26 April 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I do not walk in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stand in the path of sinners, nor sit in the seat of the scornful; But my delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His I meditate day and night. Therefore, I am like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, my leaf also shall not wither; And whatever I do shall prosper in Jesus name, Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

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

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

Father, may I not be comfortable or at ease with ungodly people. Prune me and take away every desire for evil company in me in Jesus name.

My Lord and my God, I never want to be far from you. Keep me close to Jesus always in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, I am born again and I believe in Jesus the victorious one, help me to completely overcome the world through my faith in the Son of the Living God in the name of Jesus.

Father, let this day deliver unto me every blessing that you have kept for me in the name of Jesus.

Lord every plan of the enemy over my life and members of my family shall not come to pass this day.

Father as I step out, let every word of my mouth be a blessing to people and make an impact in lives today in the name of Jesus

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.