OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 MARCH 2022 MEMORIZE: And the LORD Goad said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. Genesis 2:18

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 MARCH 2022 BIBLE READING EXODUS 4:10-16

10. And Moses said unto the LORD, O my LORD, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue.

11. And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man’s mouth? or who maketh the dumb,

or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD?

12. Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say.

13. And he said, O my LORD, send, I pray thee, by the hand of him whom thou wilt send.

14. And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Moses, and he said, Is not Aaron the Levite thy brother? I know that he can speak well. And also, behold, he cometh forth to meet thee: and when he seeth thee, he will be glad in his heart.

15. And thou shalt speak unto him, and put words in his mouth: and I will be with thy mouth, and with his mouth, and will teach you what ye shall do.

16. And he shall be thy spokesman unto the people: and he shall be, even he shall be to thee instead of a mouth, and thou shalt be to him instead of God.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 MARCH 2022 MESSAGE

After God created man, He watched how he went about his daily duties until one day, he concluded that it was not good for him to be alone.

Though the memory verse is usually used within the context of marriage, I would like to establish that God used it to emphasise that loneliness is not good for anyone.

No one was created to be alone as no one can function as an island; you need the company of someone else. You need another iron to sharpen yours as written in Proverbs 27:17.

One of the reasons you must not be alone is that the other person will help to check mate your responses to temptation. You therefore need a genuine Christian who will serve as a check on you so that you can build a good character.

More so, if you’re alone and not using your time positively, Satan or your flesh will engage you because, as people say, an idle hand is the devils workshop.

However, you must be careful of the company you choose because wrong company would destroy your destiny.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 MARCH 2022 KEY POINT

It is not wrong to have friends. Having bad friends is what is wrong.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 MARCH 2022 HYMN

I AM THINE O LORD

1. I am Thine O Lord
I have heard Thy voice
And it told Thy love to me
But I long to rise in the arms of faith
And be closer drawn to Thee.

CHORUS:
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord
To Thy precious, bleeding side.

2. Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord
By the pow’r of grace divine
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope
And my will be lost in Thine.

3. Oh, the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God
I commune as friend with friend.

4. There are depths of love that I cannot know
Till I cross the narrow sea
There are heights of joy that I may not reach
Till I rest in peace with Thee.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 28 MARCH 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 6:1-49, JOSHUA 21:1-45, JOSHUA 22:1-34

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 MARCH 2022 MEMORIZE: A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish man despiseth his mother. Proverbs 15:20

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 MARCH 2022 BIBLE READING PROVERBS 1:8-9

8. My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

9. For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.

Adults Version: Open Heaven 27 February 2022

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 MARCH 2022 MESSAGE

Many people respect their fathers but disrespect their mothers probably because mothers are always warm and welcoming, easily accessible, unlike fathers who are rarely around.

This is a lack of wisdom because mothers labour as much as fathers over their children. Besides, Ephesians 6:2 does not say you should honour only your father, it says honour your father and mother so that your days can be long.

Mothers play a vital role in the lives of their children. For instance, Moses mother, at a time Pharaoh gave an order that every male child born by the Israelites should be killed, set up her son to be raised in the palace. This act set Moses on the path of greatness.

Today, many young people have missed greatness in life because they refused to heed the wise counsel of their mothers. Our memory verse for today refers to anyone who despises his/ her mother as a fool.

This is serious! Borrow a leaf from me; I am where I am today because of the prayers of my mother. Whenever I did something that pleased her, she would say to me, whenever you call on one, many would answer.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 MARCH 2022 KEY POINT

Based on our memory verse, are you wise or foolish?

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 MARCH 2022 HYMN

GOD GIVE US CHRISTIAN HOMES

1. God give us Christian homes
Homes where the Bible is loved and taught,
Homes where the Masters will is sought,
Homes crowned with beauty
Thy love hath wrought;
God give us Christian homes
God give us Christian homes.

2. God give us Christian homes
Homes where the father is true and strong,
Homes that are free from the blight of wrong,
Homes that are joyous with love and song;
God give us Christian homes
God give us Christian homes.

3. God give us Christian homes
Homes where the mother in queenly quest,
Strives to show others Thy way is best,
Homes where the Lord is an honoured
guest;
God give us Christian homes
God give us Christian homes.

4. God give us Christian homes
Homes where the children are led to know
Christ in His beauty who loves them so,
Homes where the altar fire burn and glow;
God give us Christian homes
God give us Christian homes.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 MARCH 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 5:17-39, JOSHUA 19:1-51, JOSHUA 20:1-9

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 March 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 27 March 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today, I will never be unfortunate in any aspect. My days are filled with the light of Christ therefore darkness can not overrule my life. I am blessed, favoured, shielded and triumphant in all areas. All that I do will prosper, all things work together for my favour, protocols are broken for me because the love of Christ is overflowing over my life in Jesus name. Amen, Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Heavenly father, I thank you today for all your blessings and love that you showered upon me and my children.

I ask that You please help me lift this burden of sin that’s been weighing on my life please help me get away from negative energy in the name of Jesus.

Lord, I ask for Your guidance today as I set out for better opportunities than yesterday. Do not let me stray from my path for You’re my Shepherd oh Lord. Let Your staff prevent me from any error and let Your eyes watch over me and protect me from all danger in Jesus name.

God, I thank You for my mother. Thank you for placing her in my life, and for the blessing she is to me and my family. Thank you for the godly wisdom that she has instilled in me. Words cannot express the gratefulness I have in my heart for her beauty and spiritual influence in my life. Please continue to bless her and surround her with your grace and favor in Jesus name.

Oh Lord, I pray for every mother, may their labour of love over their children not go unrewarded in Jesus name.

Women pray: Help me oh Lord as a mother. Let me do my duties right and set my children on the path towards fulfilling your plans for their lives in Jesus name. Father, help me to be a praying mother. May I always intercede for my children in the Name of Jesus. Father help me not to be a careless and spiritually sleeping mother in the name of Jesus.

Lord, shower my mother with Your blessings each day as she trusts in you. Multiply her blessings, and please provide for her every need. I pray that my family and I will continue to bless her with our love and support in Jesus name.

Father, I pray for every expectant mother all over the world. I ask that you keep their children safe in their wombs as they patiently await their arrival. Bless them with children this year in Jesus name.

Calm the minds of expectant mothers and strengthen their bodies as they seek to raise their children in your wisdom and truth in Jesus name.

Lord, bless all every new mother. You have given them the blessing of a new life to care for. Please equip them with the grace and wisdom they need to be the best mothers they can be. Surround them with seasoned and experienced mothers who can help them grow in their walk with you, and to grow as new mothers. Give them the strength and encouragement they need each day in Jesus name.

Father, please, strengthen the faith of all mothers through the power of your word. Help them to put their hope and trust in you, and to call upon your name in prayer each day. Help them to grow in their faith as they spend time studying your word. Illuminate the truth of your scriptures as they read the Bible and gain wisdom and knowledge in the name of Jesus.

Lord, I pray for mothers who are dealing with the pain of a prodigal child. Embrace them in your arms of tender care, and may they receive your comfort and strength. Help them to not give up on their children, but to patiently pray and wait for them to return home. Remind them that you have not given up on them, and that you love their children with an everlasting love in Jesus name.

Father, guard all mothers and keep them in all their ways. Watch over their going out and they’re coming in. Give them the physical strength and stamina they need to accomplish what you have purposed for them to do as mothers. Protect them from the schemes of Satan, and may your favor and protection surround them as with a shield (Psalm 5:12) in the mighty name of Jesus.

Eternal Father, please continue to strengthen our mother- Pastor Foluke A. Adeboye, she will finish strong in the mighty  name of Jesus.

Father, bless your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye and 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.

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 March 2022

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

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today, I will never be unfortunate in any aspect. My days are filled with the light of Christ therefore darkness can not overrule my life. I am blessed, favoured, shielded and triumphant in all areas. All that I do will prosper, all things work together for my favour, protocols are broken for me because the love of Christ is overflowing over my life in Jesus name. Amen, Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

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

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

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

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

I decree and declare that every mother connected to this house will enjoy the fruit of her labor in the name of Jesus.

Women declare: I declare that I do my motherly duties right and set my children on the path towards fulfilling God’s plans for their lives in Jesus name. I decree and declare that I am a praying mother. I always intercede for my children in the Name of Jesus. I am not a careless and spiritually sleeping mother in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that every woman expecting a child receives her hearts desires this year in the name of Jesus.

Eternal Father, please continue to strengthen our mother- Pastor Foluke A. Adeboye, she will finish strong in the mighty  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!

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 MARCH 2022 MEMORIZE: Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Matthew 7:21

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 MARCH 2022 BIBLE READING GENESIS 49:1-4

1. And Jacob called unto his sons, and said, Gather yourselves together, that I may tell you that which shall befall you in the last days.

2. Gather yourselves together, and hear, ye sons of Jacob; and hearken unto Israel your father.

3. Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:

4. Unstable as water, thou shalt not excel; because thou wentest up to thy father’s bed; then defiledst thou it: he went up to my couch.

Adults Version: Open Heaven 26 February 2022

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 MARCH 2022 MESSAGE

In todays Bible reading, Jacob gathered his children and prophesied into their future based on how they had lived. Reuben expected a double portion of his fathers blessings as the firstborn, rather he got cursed.

I decree that every curse upon your life is broken today in the mighty name of Jesus Christ.

Reuben got cursed as a result of the extra-marital affair he had with his fathers wife which he thought no one knew about, whereas he could have been blessed if he had repented and asked his father for forgiveness.

Don’t be caught in a web of accumulated wrongs. Living a life of secret sin is very dangerous. You may think no one sees you, but God does.

Is there someone you hurt deeply in the past with your words, actions or reactions? Its time to give him/her a call and apologise.

You may have asked for forgiveness from God but you need to make peace with the fellow because Hebrews 12:14 says: “Follow peace with all men and holiness, without which no man can see the Lord:”

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 MARCH 2022 KEY POINT

Today, deal with any hidden sin that can hinder a beautiful relationship with anyone in the future or your eternity with God.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 MARCH 2022 HYMN

STAND UP, STAND UP FOR JESUS

1. Stand up! stand up for Jesus
Ye soldiers of the cross!
Lift high His royal banner;
It must not suffer loss.
From vict’ry unto vict’ry
His army shall He lead,
Till every foe is vanquished,
And Christ is Lord indeed.

2. Stand up! stand up for Jesus,
the trumpet call obey;
Forth to the mighty conflict,
In this His glorious day;
Ye that are men now serve Him
against unnumbered foes;
let courage rise with danger,
and strength to strength oppose.

3. Stand up! stand up for Jesus,
stand in his strength alone;
The arm of flesh will fail you,
Ye dare not trust your own:
put on the gospel armour,
And watching unto prayer;
where duty calls, or danger,
be never wanting there.

4. Stand up! stand up for Jesus,
The strife will not be long;
this day the noise of battle,
the next the victor’s song:
to him that overcometh
A crown of life shall be;
He with the King of glory
shall reign eternally.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 MARCH 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: LUKE 5:1-53, JOSHUA 16-18

LESSON THIRTY (30)
TOPIC: STRATEGIES FOR LOCKDOWN SITUATIONS.

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

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

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

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

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

OPENING PRAYER: Father, help me in every situation am passing through Lord.

MEMORY VERSE: “For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory”. 2 Corinthians 4:17

BIBLE TEXT: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

8. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;

9. Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;

10. Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our body.

11. For we which live are alway delivered unto death for Jesus’ sake, that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest in our mortal flesh.

12. So then death worketh in us, but life in you.

13. We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;

14. Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you.

15. For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.

16. For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

17. For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

18. While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: Strategy is any plan of action intended to accomplish a specific goal. Applied to lockdown situation, there must be an international plan of action even through you are in a lockdown to survive and overcome the situation.

The ultimate for any one in a lockdown situation is to get out or be free from the situation; As Christans, lockdown situation should not take us by surprise or weigh us down, we must understand that Jesus said that in this world we shall face tribulations but he concluded be giving us a hint about the strategies to get out of lockdown, Jesus said “BE COURAGEOUS” or take courage because ALREADY He has conquered the world.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 Corinthians 4:8-18
i. As a believer, you can be persecuted but not forsaken by God.
ii. We need to be courageous in all situations.

LESSON OUTLINES:
UNDERSTANDING LOCKDOWN

1. A lockdown is just a transition phase of life and cannot be permanent.

2. Have a good knowledge of the lockdown by the reason of the Holy Spirit get God’s interpretation.

3. Be courageous and remain focused on your Good Vision.

4. Be careful with the people and information around you and make good decision.

5. God Almighty has control over every area of your life, be connected to Him. He has the best strategy.

ACTIVITY: Discuss why so man’s hearts became weary during the lockdown?

SUMMARY: Lockdown should not be a burden to us as believers.

CONCLUSION: Every lockdown situation is going to end one day, in the meantime, this is a time to further think, study and understand the situation so as to overcome it through different strategies. Of all these strategies, God’s strategy to lead you out of the lockdown is the best.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Thank God and praise Him for the past strategies adopted by Him to overcome lockdown situations in your life, marriage, business and ministry.

2. Father arise and proffer permanent solution to our lockdown situations

3. Lord arise against every storm in all our house fellowship centers and churches in RCCG

4.Father, please protect Daddy G.O and his entire family against any lockdown situation

5. Father, please do not let this lock down swallow me, my family, business and ministry in the Mighty Name of Jesus.

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK:

MONDAY: Choose wisdom over foolishness in a lockdown; choose to obey God. 1Samuel 15:1-35

TUESDAY: Take a decision on your given vision; remain focused on overcoming your lockdown. Deut 30:19-20.

WEDNESDAY: Finding God’s will (strategy) for a lockdown requires obedience, pray for the spirit of obedience today.

THURSDAY: Lockdown is sometimes is to correct us; pray for the grace to repent from every weight, and the sin which is easily beset us. Hebrews 12:5-11

FRIDAY: Making good decision is not important; Jesus prayed to make it. Luke 12:5-11

SATURDAY: Avoid what will compound your lockdown. Matt. 7:1-6

SUNDAY: Listen to criticism (constructive). Psalm 141:5

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 26 March 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 26 March 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am wise, I walk circumspectly as a wise person and not as a fool, my decisions yield good results always because I make them in wisdom. The Word of God is on my tongue and in my heart and it guides me to the right path in Jesus name. Amen, Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Everlasting God I worship You today because You are the one that was, the one that is, and the one to come. Be glorified oh Lord in the name of Jesus.

My father, I come humbly before You and I ask that you forgive my trespasses. Search my heart, purge it and wash me clean oh Lord.

Oh Lord, help me to be a constant student of the Word in the name of Jesus.

Help me Lord to study and meditate on Your word day and night in the name of Jesus.

Father, let me be rich in wisdom and in money. Do not let me lack these defences in the name of Jesus.

Lord, Your word says if any lacks wisdom, let him ask and you will give. Father, let Your wisdom rest mightily upon me in the mighty name of Jesus!

Oh Lord, let the wisdom upon Your servants, my spiritual leaders, be upon me too in the name of Jesus.

Father, grant me the grace and desire to serve in Your house wholeheartedly in the name of Jesus.

Father, please teach me to evaluate my life and give me wisdom to fulfil my destiny, in Jesus’ name.

Father, bless your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye and 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.

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 26 March 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 26 March 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am wise, I walk circumspectly as a wise person and not as a fool, my decisions yield good results always because I make them in wisdom. The Word of God is on my tongue and in my heart and it guides me to the right path in Jesus name. Amen, Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare I am a child of God. I listen to God and I do what he says in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that my eyes, ears, and every of my members yield to the Lordship of Jesus and direction of the spirit in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare today that I find favor I’m strange and supernatural ways in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I am rich in wisdom and in money. I do not lack these defences in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare by the reason of my service in God’s house, the wisdom upon God’s servants, my spiritual leaders, rests upon me too in the name of Jesus.

I receive grace and the desire to serve in the house of God wholeheartedly in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I lead a peaceful, impactful and meaningful life on earth in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I am heavenly focused. I won’t lose sight of eternity with Jesus in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I’ll achieve great things on earth for God’s kingdom.

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

I decree and declare I make wise use of my time here on earth, in the mighty 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!

LESSON THIRTY (30)
TOPIC: YOUTHFUL LUSTS

*SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN*
01. 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: “Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;” Titus 2:12

BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Timothy 2:22-25

22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.

24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

INTRODUCTION : Lust is any strong ungodly desire. Lust acted upon always leads to sin and death (James 1:15). Sin entered God’s perfect world through lust (Genesis 2:16-17).

David lusted-after Bathsheba (Uriah’s wife) and when he acted upon that lust, its led to adultery, murder of Uriah and the deaths of his infant son that resulted from the sinful act (2 Samuel 11:2-4, 14-15; 2 Samuel 12:13-14). Lust can take various dimensions but God has empowered us to overcome lustful thoughts.

LESSON OUTLINES:
1. SOME DIMENSIONS OF LUST
2. GET RID OF LUSTFUL THOUGHTS

SOME DIMENSIONS OF LUST
Lust is not only of sexual nature (Matthew 5:28). Greed is lust for money or power (Proverbs 15:27; 1 Timothy 6:10-11). Envy is lust for the status or position someone else holds (Proverbs 23:17). covetousness is lust for anything we do not have (Exodus 20:17). Worldliness is lust for the mundane and ephemeral things of this world system (1John 2:15-17).

Lust starts with a thought (Proverbs 30:32). While we are not responsible for every thought that enters our heads, we are responsible for what we do with those thoughts (Ezekiel 38:10; Proverbs 24:9). A lustful thoughts must be seen as an enemy and dealt with before it takes over our lives (James 1:14-15).

The desire grows until it create dissatisfaction with our current situation and imposes upon us the belief that happiness and contentment are impossible unless we have what we want (1Timothy 6:6).

The scripture admonishes youths to flee from all dimensions of Lust (2Timothy 2:22; 1Corinthians 6:18). Ungodly actions results from Lustful thoughts, so, it is important that we get rid of such thought as soon as they arrive.

GET RID OF LUSTFUL THOUGHTS

To get rid of lustful thoughts, you must first define your areas of weakness and greatest temptation. The next fundamental step is to consciously replace lustful thoughts with thoughts that are true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and worthy of praise (Philippians 4:8).

We must “take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ” (2Corinthians 10:5) we must repent of entertaining lustful thoughts and ask the Lord’s help in redirecting our thought (Psalm 19:14).

If the lustful thought we are trying to get rid of involves another person, we can defuse their power by turning those thoughts into prayers for the other person’s well-being by bringing that person before the Lord, we weaken lust’s power to objectify him or her (Matthew 26:41). When we bring our will into agreement with God’s will, we learn to see this person as He does, not as Lust does.

Stopping lustful thoughts also requires filtering the information we are allowing into our minds through our senses (Proverbs 4:23). If pornographic images have been burned into our minds through sinful viewing, we can ask the Lord to remove those images overtime (Psalm 51:7,10).

By refusing to look at things that incite lust, filtering out music or language that create lustful thoughts and banishing lustful memories from our catalogue, we can starve lustful thoughts until they have little to work with (2Timothy 2:21).

Memorizing and meditating on Scripture is also a good way to avoid lustful thoughts and renew our minds (Colossians 3:16, Romans 12:1-2; Psalm 119:9,11,105). keeping worship music playing in our ears also focuses our minds on that which is good, pure, and beautiful.

As we daily surrender ourselves to the lordship of Christ, He helps transform a sinful thought life into one that pursues Him. Taking authority over lustful thoughts, rejecting them before they take root, and seeking God’s help can give us victory

Finally, you must resist the lust for things beyond what God has already given us (Numbers 11:4-6) and the Lust of the devil (John 8:44). These includes the lust for power, glory and prestige at all cost (Isaiah 14:13-14). You should rather long for righteousness (2 Timothy 2:22), avoid fake lives and lies (Exodus 23:1) or being dishonest (Deuteronomy 25:14-16)

CONCLUSION: Do not give room for lust to thrive in your life.

FURTHER READING: MON: 1 Cor.1:2; TUE:
1 Tim.1:5; WED: 1 Tim.4:12; THUR: 1 Jn 3:8;
FRI: Gal.5:16.; SAT: 2 Pet.2:10; SUN: Prov.6:25.

ASSIGNMENT: Students should write five (5)
areas of lust they are battling with and pray
to God for victory over them.

LESSON THIRTY (30)
TOPIC: YOUTHFUL LUSTS

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?
OPENING PRAYER: Father, please help me to be contended with Your provisions only.

MEMORY VERSE: “Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;”. Titus 2:12

BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 Timothy 2:22-25

22 Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.

23 But foolish and unlearned questions avoid, knowing that they do gender strifes.

24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,

25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;

INTRODUCTION: Lust is any strong ungodly desire. Lust acted upon always leads to sin and death (James 1:15). Sin entered God’s perfect world through lust (Genesis 2:16-17).

David lusted-after Bathsheba (Uriah’s wife) and when he acted upon that lust, its led to adultery, murder of Uriah and the deaths of his infant son that resulted from the sinful act (2Samuel 11:2-4, 14-15; 2Samuel 12:13-14). Lust can take various dimensions but God has empowered us to overcome lustful thoughts.

TEXT REVIEW: 2 Timothy 2:22-25.

A. Apostle Paul, in his letter to Timothy, admonishes him that:
i. Apart from shunning profane words and blabbing, he should flee youthful lust. V22a.
ii. He should rather follow after righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. V22b.
iii. He should avoid …………………V23.

B. He further admonishes that the servant of God:
i. ………………………………………V24a.
ii. ……………………………………..V24b.
iii. …………………………………….V24c.
iv. …………………………………….V25.

LESSON OUTLINES:
LESSON OUTLINE 1: SOME DIMENSIONS OF LUST

A. Lust is not only of sexual nature (Matthew 5:28).
i. Greed is lust for money or power (Proverbs 15:27; 1Timothy 6:10-11).

ii. Envy is lust for the status or position someone else holds (Proverbs 23:17).

iii. covetousness is lust for anything we do not have (Exodus 20:17).

iv. Worldliness is lust for the mundane and ephemeral things of this world system (1John 2:15-17).

B. It is important to note the following fact about Lust.
i. Lust starts with a thought (Proverbs 30:32).

ii. While we are not responsible for every thought that enters our heads, we are responsible for what we do with those thoughts (Ezekiel 38:10; Proverbs 24:9).

iii. A lustful thoughts must be seen as an enemy and dealt with before it takes over our lives (James 1:14-15).

iv. The desire grows until it create dissatisfaction with our current situation and imposes upon us the belief that happiness and contentment are impossible unless we have what we want (1Timothy 6:6).

v. The scripture admonishes youths to flee from all dimensions of Lust (2Timothy 2:22; 1Corinthians 6:18).

C. Ungodly actions results from Lustful thoughts, so, it is important that we get rid of such thought as soon as they arrive.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should mention things that trigger lustful desires.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: GET RID OF LUSTFUL THOUGHTS
A. To get rid of lustful thoughts, we must:
1. Define your areas of weakness and greatest temptation.

2. Consciously replace lustful thoughts with thoughts that are true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and worthy of praise (Philippians 4:8).

3. Take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ (2Corinthians 10:5).

4. Repent of entertaining lustful thoughts and ask the Lord’s help in redirecting our thought (Psalm 19:14)

B. If the lustful thought we are trying to get rid of involves another person:
i. We can defuse their power by turning those thoughts into prayers for the other person’s well-being.

ii. By bringing that person before the Lord, we weaken lust’s power to objectify him or her (Matthew 26:41).

iii. When we bring our will into agreement with God’s will, we learn to see this person as He does, not as Lust does.

C. Stopping lustful thoughts also requires:
i. filtering the information we are allowing into our minds through our senses (Proverbs 4:23).

ii. Asking the Lord to remove those pornographic images burned into our minds overtime (Psalm 51:7,10).

iii. Refusing to look at things that incite lust, filtering out music or language that create lustful thoughts and banishing lustful memories from our catalogue, we can starve lustful thoughts until they have little to work with (2Timothy 2:21).

D. Memorizing and meditating on Scripture is also a good way to avoid lustful thoughts and renew our minds (Colossians 3:16, Romans 12:1-2; Psalm 119:9,11,105).

E. keeping worship music playing in our ears also focuses our minds on that which is good, pure, and beautiful.

F. As we daily surrender ourselves to the lordship of Christ, He helps transform a sinful thought life into one that pursues Him.

G. Taking authority over lustful thoughts, rejecting them before they take root, and seeking God’s help can give us victory

H. We must resist the lust for things beyond what God has already given us (Numbers 11:4-6) and the Lust of the devil (John 8:44). These includes the lust for power, glory and prestige at all cost (Isaiah 14:13-14).

I. You should rather long for righteousness (2Timothy 2:22), avoid fake lives and lies (Exodus 23:1) or being dishonest (Deuteronomy 25:14-16)

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Students should mention what they can do to avoid falling into lustful traps.

SUMMARY: Lust Is an ungodly desire which can come in various dimensions. Therefore, youths should do everything possible to get rid of all forms of lust.

CONCLUSION: Do not give room for lust to thrive in your life.

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, please give me the grace to overcome youthful lust in all it’s ramifications.

EVALUATION: Teachers should ask students to mention some dimensions of lust.

ASSIGNMENT: Students should write five (5) areas of lust they are battling with and pray to God for victory over them.