DAY 14: MONDAY

TOPIC: PRAYER FOR THE FULFILMENT OF PROPHECY (NIGERIA)
BIBLE TEXT: Isaiah 6:1-9, Exodus 3:7

Prophecy to a nation is a message from God telling a nation what will happen in the future. If the message is good, that nation need to pray for the manifestation and if otherwise, the nation also needs to reject it through prayer of mercy.

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 24 January 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 24 January 2022

Read: Open Heavens 24 January 2021

PRAYER GUIDE

1. Father, thank you for your grace and mercy that our nation enjoys in Jesus name. Lam.3:22.

2. Father, thank you for your faithfulness over our nation in Jesus name. Lam.3:23.

3. Father, thank you for sending your son Jesus Christ to this world because of our nation in Jesus name. John.3:16.

4. Father, thank you for your mercy that prevail over judgement in our nation, in Jesus name. Jas.2:13.

5. Father, have mercy upon our nation and forgive us our sins that can hinder the fulfilment of your prophecy in Jesus name.2 Chro.7:14.

6. Father, remember your covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, and forgive our nation all our wickedness that can hinder the fulfillment of your prophecy in Jesus name. Ezr.9:6-7.

7. Father, have mercy upon our nation and deliver us from spiritual, physical, economical and intellectual slavery in Jesus name. Exo.6:1-8.

8. Father, have mercy upon our nation and take us to the promised land that is flowing with milk and honey in Jesus name. Deut.9:1-3.

9. Father, have mercy upon our nation and restore your peace as you have promised in Jesus name. Joh.14:27.

10.Father, have mercy upon our nation and take away sicknesses, diseases and infirmities as you have promised in Jesus name. Deut.7:15.

11.Father, have mercy upon our nation and let the wickedness of the wicked come to an end in Jesus name. Psa.7:9.

12.Father, have mercy upon our nation and let the new nation you promised us emerge in Jesus name. Isa.43:19.

13.Father, have mercy upon our nation and remove every plant you’ve not planted in Jesus name. Matt.15:13.

14.Father, have mercy upon our nation and let your Light and fresh air take over everywhere in our nation. John.1:5. Gen.1:3.

15.Father, have mercy upon our nation and let our economy blossom again in Jesus name. 2 King 7:1-8.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 24 JANUARY 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 24 JANUARY 2022 BIBLE READING EXODUS 2:15-20

[15] Now when Pharaoh heard this thing, he sought to slay Moses. But Moses fled from the face of Pharaoh, and dwelt in the land of Midian: and he sat down by a well.

[16] Now the priest of Midian had seven daughters: and they came and drew water, and filled the troughs to water their father’s flock.

[17] And the shepherds came and drove them away: but Moses stood up and helped them, and watered their flock.

[18] And when they came to Reuel their father, he said, How is it that ye are come so soon to day?

[19] And they said, An Egyptian delivered us out of the hand of the shepherds, and also drew water enough for us, and watered the flock.

[20] And he said unto his daughters, And where is he? why is it that ye have left the man? call him, that he may eat bread.

Adult’s Version: Open Heavens 24 January 2022

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 24 JANUARY 2022 MESSAGE

How you dress speaks volumes about you. Before people get an opportunity to know you, they will likely judge or address you based on how you are dressed.

In today’s Bible reading, Moses fled Egypt dressed like an Egyptian prince, and as a result, when Reuel’s daughters tried describing him to their father he was referred to as an Egyptian though he was an Israelite. How you dress gives you away to strangers.

In Genesis 3:21, when God was about to send Adam and Eve out of the Garden of Eden, He made clothes for them to cover their nakedness.

When God gave Moses the commandments, He also gave clear instructions on how the priests had to be dressed. Also, in the New Testament, reference is made to modest dressing.

It is however unfortunate that some Christians dress modestly to Church but, outside the Church, they wear whatever they like.

This is wrong: as a child of God, you must dress neatly and appropriately always, not in provocative outfits or with the motive to seduce members of the opposite sex.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 24 JANUARY 2022 KEY POINT

Do you comply with the word of God?

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 24 JANUARY 2022 HYMN

PRAISE MY SOUL, THE KING OF HEAVEN

1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;
to his feet your tribute bring.
Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,
evermore his praises sing.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise the everlasting King!

2 Praise him for his grace and favor
to his people in distress.
Praise him, still the same as ever,
slow to chide, and swift to bless.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Glorious in his faithfulness!

3 Fatherlike he tends and spares us;
well our feeble frame he knows.
In his hand he gently bears us,
rescues us from all our foes.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Widely yet his mercy flows!

4 Angels, help us to adore him;
you behold him face to face.
Sun and moon, bow down before him,
dwellers all in time and space.
Alleluia, alleluia!
Praise with us the God of grace!

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 24 JANUARY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 17; EXODUS 7-8

Thank you for joining us today. 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 24 January 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I am a city set on a hill and I will not be hidden in Jesus name, Amen Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

It’s another day to sow into my life, I speak as a child of God so I arise and sow good seed into my life today.

I am the head and not the tail, above only and never beneath in the name of Jesus.

I declare I am a candidate of God’s mercy and men’s favour in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare I am courageous and bold, not timid and fearful I have the light of God in me so darkness is far from my dwelling place and anything that concerns me in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I know what to do at all times. God’s light shines on my way and lights my path. I will not stumble or go the wrong way in Jesus name.

I decree and declare I have the life of God in me so death is not a threat. I shall live to declare the works of the Lord in the land of the living in Jesus name.

I decree and declare everything works in my favour in Jesus name.

I decree and declare help comes before I call for it, food comes before I go hungry, opportunities come before I go asking and grace flows from the throne of God upon my life.

I decree and declare the Lord is my supplier and sustainer so nothing stays empty and void of His power in Jesus name.

I decree and declare in this year those that called me to console me will come to congratulate me in the mighty name of Jesus!

I decree over my life and declare over my destiny that nothing I put my hands to do crumbles and no seed placed in my hands dies.

I decree and declare I am not barren, in child bearing or business or school work or in my spiritual life.

I decree and declare every condition and climate affecting my fruitfulness is changed in Jesus name.

I declare and decree I am fruitful, I multiply, I have replenish the earth, I have dominion and I subdue everything God has placed in my hands.

I decree only the song of victory will heard in my house and from my lips in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree and declare every dead thing around me resurrects, every dormant gift comes alive and every under used grace is rekindled.

I declare that the works of my hands are productive and yield a hundred. I am not small in the mighty name of Jesus.

My Father and my God, bless Your son, Pastor E.A Adeboye; may none of his words fall to the ground, 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

Beloved, thank you for joining us today. 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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Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 24 January 2022

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I am a city set on a hill and I will not be hidden in Jesus name, Amen Hallelujah!

2022 Prophecies: Prophecies for 2022 by Pastor E.A Adeboye

PRAYER POINTS

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Father I bless You this morning. There is no one like You.

This week, father lead me. Shine your light upon my path and show me what direction to go in the name of Jesus.

Father, forgive my shortcomings. I humbly confess that I have sinned. Please wash me with Your precious blood.

I thank you for this new week and I bless You Lord for You are Holy and forever You are God. Who can do the things that You do?

Lord I come to You in fulfillment of your word that says I should ask and I will receive. My Lord and my God I ask for a fresh outpouring of your spirit this week in Jesus name.

My Father I ask that You work through me and establish Your kingdom in my territory in the mighty name of Jesus.

My Father I ask that You come and take charge of my environment. I pray that You show Yourself mightily in my family. I ask that You set us apart and glorify Yourself through us in Jesus name.

Lord Jesus I pray that You walk with me in my place of work or school, that I will not just be a carrier of grace, but I will be a giver of Your grace in Jesus name.

Father, I ask that for every decision I am going to make, your light will shine brightly, making me see everything that I should see in the name of Jesus.

Lord, help me to know where to sow and how to sow in Jesus name.

My Saviour I ask of You this day that You touch every aspect of my life that is not showing Your glory and resurrect every dying branch in my life. I am a fruitful tree in the name of Jesus.

Lord Jesus let Your power flood my path and let Your light guide my way so that I will live according to Your grace and not against it.

Lord Jesus I pray that You show me Your mercy (mention that area). Lord look upon me with compassion and heal every broken bone.

Faithful God I ask that You give me grace to hunger and thirst for righteousness. Lord may this current hunger for Your presence not fade away. I love You Lord and I want to love You more.

Lord Jesus, every potential, gifting, and value in me that is hidden and stopping me from getting my reward, let your light shine upon it now and let me be visible in the name of Jesus.

My Father I ask that You hold me by the hand everyday and teach me Your ways. I pray that You open my eyes and cause me to see Your face

Lord I thank You for the lives of my spiritual leaders and heads. I pray Lord that You open another dimension of Your power to then in the name of Jesus.

Father, bless your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, and uphold him till the end by Your right hand of righteousness, in Jesus name.

Father, bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Father for the family involved in setting this platform (rccgonline.org) on fire for You. Father I ask that You lift them high above the storms around them and multiply Your grace towards them.

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.

Your Personal petitions.

( 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 25 JANUARY 2022 MEMORIZE: Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. Isaiah 6:8

OPEN HEAVEN 25 JANUARY 2022 BIBLE READING ISAIAH 6:1-8

1 In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple.

2 Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.

3 And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory.

4 And the posts of the door moved at the voice of him that cried, and the house was filled with smoke.

5 Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the Lord of hosts

6 Then flew one of the seraphims unto me, having a live coal in his hand, which he had taken with the tongs from off the altar:

7 And he laid it upon my mouth, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin purged.

8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me.

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Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today the light of God shines upon me, darkness cannot envelope me in Jesus name, Amen Hallelujah!

Join Today’s RCGG Fasting: Rccg Fasting And Prayer Guide For 25 January 2022

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 25 January 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 25 January 2022

Teens Devotional: Open Heavens For Teens 25 January 2022

Yesterday’s devotional: Open Heaven 24 January 2022

Tomorrow’s devotional: Open Heaven 26 January 2022

OPEN HEAVEN 25 JANUARY 2022 MESSAGE

“Let there be light” could mean, “Lord, after you have shown me the solution to my problem, teach me how to help others also” or simply “Lord, use me for Your glory”.

A life that does not serve a divine purpose is a wasted life and would have no recompense in the hereafter. Jesus Christ clearly said: And, behold, I come quickly, and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. Revelation 22:12

The reason we were not taken to heaven the very day we gave our lives to Christ is so that we may be useful and not only serve the purpose of our creation and redemption, but be handsomely rewarded by our Father in heaven.

When darkness fills a person’s life, such a fellow will lead a purposeless and unprofitable life. A lesson we must learn from Prophet Isaiah in our Bible reading today is that the moment the light of God shone upon him and he was shown his imperfection by God’s grace, he surrendered himself to be used of God.

Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. – (Isaiah 6:8).

Joseph is another classic example of someone who, after the light of God shone upon him, served God’s purpose for his life consciously. Like Joseph, all children of God must seek to discover His unique purpose for their lives and pursue it vigorously (Genesis 50:19-20).

Beloved, when the light of God shines upon your life, you will see the importance of Mark 16:17,18 and you will earnestly pray for the fulfilment of the Lord’s promise in Acts 1:8 over your life.

God has already prepared a glorious future ahead for all His children through Christ (Colossians 1:27). Ensure you do not miss out on this by yielding your life entirely over to the Light-Jesus Christ and live according to His purpose for your life. God bless you.

OPEN HEAVEN 25 JANUARY 2022 PRAYER POINT: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 25 January 2022

Father, please let Your light shine upon my life and help me fulfil my divine purpose, in the mighty name of Jesus.

Thank you for reading today’s devotional Beloved.

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OPEN HEAVEN 25 JANUARY 2022 HYMN

NEARER, MY GOD TO THEE

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, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee.

2. Though, like a wanderer
The sun gone down,
Darkness comes over me,
My rest a stone;
Yet in my dreams I’d be
Nearer, my God, to Thee
Nearer, my God, to Thee
Nearer to Thee.

3. There let me see the sight,
An open heaven;
All that thou sendest me,
In mercy given;
Angles to beckon me
Nearer, my God, to Thee
Nearer, my God, to Thee
Nearer to Thee

4. Then, with my walking 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, my God, to Thee,
Nearer to Thee

5. Or if on joyful wing
Cleaving the sky
Sun, moon, and stars forgot,
Upwards I fly,
Still all my song shall be,
Nearer my God to Thee,
Nearer my God to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!

OPEN HEAVEN 25 JANUARY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: EXODUS 26-27

DAY 13: SUNDAY
TOPIC: PRAYER FOR THE FULFILMENT OF PROPHECY (FAMILIES)

BIBLE TEXT: Isaiah 8:18, Hebrews 2:13

Prophecy to a family, is a message from God to man, telling man what will happen in the future which may be directly from God or through his prophet.

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 23 January 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 23 January 2022

Read: Open Heavens 23 January 2021

PRAYER GUIDE

1. Father, thank you for your grace and mercy that my family enjoys everyday in Jesus name. Psa.107:1-2

2. Father, thank you for your love for my family in Jesus name. Isaiah 43:4

3. Father, thank you for your grace, favour and mercy that delivered my family from destruction in Jesus name. Gen 6:8.

4. Father, thank you for your mercy that single out my family for blessing in Jesus name.Gen.26:12-14.

5. Father, thank you for making my family a chosen generation in Jesus name. 1.Pet.2:9.

6. Father, thank you for making my family for signs and for wonders in Jesus name. Isaiah 8:18.

7. Father, thank you for not allowing gross darkness of the enemies to cover my family in Jesus name. Isa 60:2.

8. Father, have mercy upon my family and break every yoke of hopelessness in my family in Jesus name. 1ki.17:12-16.

9. Father, have mercy upon my family and terminate barrenness in Jesus name. Gen.18:10-14, 21:1-3.

10.Father, have mercy upon my family and protect us against the attack of the enemies in Jesus name. Isa 37:33-35.

11.Father, have mercy upon my family and help us to complete all the abandoned projects this year as you have prophesied in Jesus name. Zech.4:9.

12.Father, have mercy upon my family and protect us against sickness and disease as you have prophesied this year in Jesus name. Deut.7:15.

13.Father, have mercy upon my family and make us like a tree planted by the rivers of water in Jesus name. Psa 1:3.

14.Father, arise and let every wasters of joy, blessings be destroyed in my family in Jesus name. Isa 54:16.

15.Father, every weapon fashioned against the fulfilment of your prophesies and good thoughts for my family shall not prosper in Jesus name. Isaiah 43:17.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 23 JANUARY 2022 MEMORIZE: I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me... Galatians 2:20

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 23 JANUARY 2022 BIBLE READING GALATIANS 2:19-20

[19]For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God.

[20]I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.

Adult’s Version: Open Heavens 23 January 2022

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 23 JANUARY 2022 MESSAGE

Just being in this world puts you in a position where you can be insulted. In fact, as humans with different mindsets, behaviours and understanding capacities, we perceive things differently.

A response that could be settled by just saying sorry could lead into an argument and then to malice. Therefore, as a child of God, you must have a shock absorber for insults.

As you grow older, you’ll realize that you may not be able to control those who insult you but rather, how you react to them. Sometimes, you don’t even have to do or say anything before someone insults you.

For example, I have worked on myself so much that, when someone makes rude or bad comments in the media about the Redeemed Christian Church of God, I don’t respond.

I always tell my children that wise and mature people ignore insults. If you always respond to everything done or said to you, then you need to be broken by the Holy Spirit.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 23 JANUARY 2022 PRAYER POINT

Father, please help me to know how and when to talk, as well as when not to.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 23 JANUARY 2022 HYMN

I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR

1. I need Thee every hour
Most gracious Lord;
No tender voice like Thine
Can peace afford.

Chorus
I need Thee, Oh, I need Thee;
Ev’ry hour I need Thee!
Oh, bless me now my Saviour;
I come to thee!

2. I need thee every hour,
Stay thou near by;
Temptations lose their power
When thou art nigh.

3. I need thee every hour
In joy or pain;
Come quickly and abide
Or life is vain.

4. I need Thee every hour
Teach me Thy will;
And Thy rich promises
In me fulfill.

5. I need Thee every hour,
Most Holy one;
Oh, make me Thine indeed,
Thou blessed Son!

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 23 JANUARY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: MATTHEW 16; EXODUS 4-6

LESSON TWENTY-ONE (21)
TOPIC: THE CHRISTIAN WEDDING CEREMONY

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?

Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 23 January 2022

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 23 January 2022

Today’s devotional: Open Heaven 23 January 2022

OPENING PRAYER: Father, help me to always be decent and orderly in Jesus name.

MEMORY VERSE: “Let all things be done decently and in order. .” – 1Corinthains 14:40

BIBLE PASSAGE: TITUS 2:6-8

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.

INTRODUCTION: Marriage is the legal relationship between a husband and his wife that should last for a life time (Genesis 2:21-23). The ceremony is conducted to establish a legal marriage is called ‘Wedding’.

How the wedding ceremony is conducted varies from culture to culture. However, there is a Christian culture (biblical practices common to Christianity) that intending couples and all believers should imbibe in other to be distinguished from worldly/ungodly practices.

Today, we can hardly differentiate between the wedding ceremony among the ungodly and those who claim to be believers because of the perceived freedom or creativity. Our focus, therefore, is to provide a clue to what a Christian wedding ceremony should look like.

TEXT REVIEW: Titus 2:6-8

Apostle Paul in this scripture was admonishing Titus (his disciple) on the instructions to give the young men of Crete that:
i. They should be sober minded. V6.
ii. In all things showing……V7a.

i. In doctrine showing..V7b.
ii. Their behavior should be devoid of condemnation. ……………..V8a.
iii. (So that) he that is…………….V8b.

LESSON OUTLINES
1. BASIC COMPONENTS
A. The Bible gives no specific pattern or other to define exactly what a Christian wedding ceremony should include. So:
i. It can be individually tailored.
ii.There is room for your creative touches.

B. However, it should:
i. include expressions of worship, reflections of joy, celebration, respect, dignity, and love (Philippians 4:4-5).

ii. Primarily be to give each guest a clear impression that you, as a couple, are making a solemn eternal covenant with each other before God.

iii. Be a testimony of your lives before God, demonstrating your Christian values (Philippians 4:8-9).

iv. Start with biblical premarital counselling with their pastor to prove their desire to glorify Christ through their wedding.

v. The wedding affirms before God and Friends and family that the couple’s desire is to live according to God plan for the family.

vi. Be a reflection of the couple’s commitment to bring glory to God. Every part of the the service, from the music to the vows to the message delivered by the officiating minister, should reflect that commitment.

C. The following must be noted:
i. Music: Music should be reverent and Christ-honouring, not worldly or frivolous.

ii. Vows: Vows should be taken with the couple’s full understanding that the words they speak to one another constitute a lifetime commitment and with the knowledge that what they promise to one another , they are promising to God.

iii. Message: The message delivered by the pastor should reflect these truths and commitment.

iv. Dressing: The bridal gown and bridesmaids’ dresses should be modest and appropriate for standing before God (Philippians 4:5). There is no room for low cut/revealing clothing in a Christ-honouring ceremony.

v. Reception: If there is a reception, it should be equally Christ honouring ceremony. Alcohol should not be permitted at a Christian wedding reception.

D. The primary difference between a Christian wedding and non-Christian wedding is Christ.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should discuss whether all love songs can be played in a Christian wedding ceremony.

2. BENEFITS OF THE CHRISTIAN WEDDING CEREMONY
Churches are special places and there are some things about a church wedding that you just cannot get anywhere else.

i. A church wedding will add a spiritual dimension to your marriage.

ii. God’s blessings is the main attraction for many couple’s, whatever their beliefs.

iii. Christian wedding establishes a spiritual foundation for the couple’s children.

iv. A Christian wedding-whether large or small-should signify that Christ will become the centre piece of the new home and that both partners resolve to become more like Christ so they can develop a strong and vibrant Christian marriage.

v. A Christian wedding that is supported by prayer and careful planning may result in young people seeing God’s divine plan for marriage and give married couples an opportunity to renew their vows as they watch the bride and groom pledge their solemn oaths to each other.

vi. A couple whose wedding is Christ honouring will remember the beauty and seriousness of the wedding for a lifetime and will find it a wonderful way to begin their life together.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Does a Christian wedding ceremony necessarily have be held at the church?

SUMMARY: Only a Christ-honouring wedding ceremony will enjoy its undeniable benefits.

CONCLUSION: When biblical principles are applied to a Christian wedding ceremony, those principles follow the couple throughout their lives and provide a strong and lasting foundation for life.

EVALUATION: What are the basic components of a Christian wedding ceremony?

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, please let my marriage forever bring glory to your name.

ASSIGNMENT: Highlight five lessons intending couples can learn from the wedding at cana of Galilee in John 2:1-11.

OPEN HEAVEN 24 JANUARY 2022 MEMORIZE: Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence Is fullness of joy, at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Psalm 16:11

OPEN HEAVEN 24 JANUARY 2022 BIBLE READING GENESIS 26:1-4

1 And there was a famine in the land, beside the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went unto Abimelech king of the Philistines unto Gerar.

2 And the Lord appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into Egypt; dwell in the land which I shall tell thee of:

3 Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father;

4 And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed;

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Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today the light of God shines upon me, darkness cannot envelope me in Jesus name, Amen Hallelujah!

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OPEN HEAVEN 24 JANUARY 2022 MESSAGE

“Let there be light” could mean “Lord, show me the good ground to sow into” or “Lord, show me the business I should venture into”.

It could also mean “Lord, show me the solution to the problem(s) I am faced with” as in the case of the bitter water discovered at Mara in Exodus 15:22-26.

In that story, many lessons could be learnt. One is that the physical eyes are good and necessary, the spiritual eyes are far better and more beneficial.

At times the solution is right there under our noses, but we may not know until the light of God beams on such a solution. Though the tree that was a solution to the bitterness in the water at Mara was there, they (both the leader and the led) did not see Or recognize it until the light of God shone upon it.

You may be a solution to your people, yet not be appreciated to the point of being considered able to help, until the light of God shines upon you.

A country did not see the usefulness of a nationalist leader until he died, after which he was declared “The best president they never had”.

None of David’s kin was ready to consider him as a possible candidate for the throne until the light of God shone and Samuel anointed him.

In the same vein, you need the light of God to shine upon you before you can choose rightly where to invest your time and energy.

To the glory of God, when the light of God shone upon Isaac, he remained in Gerar where he prospered so tremendously that even the king of the land envied him (Genesis 26:12-14).

There are categories of soil to sow into, according to the parable of the sower (Matthew 13:3-9). There are soils that represent the wayside; some are good enough to produce in thirties, sixties and hundreds.

We also need to consider the quality of the seed being sown. Beloved, the light of God is required not only to identify the correct soil, but also the right seed to sow.

You cannot sow corn in the sea; it would also be an exercise in futility for you to raise fish fingerlings in the desert.

One may say these are obvious, but then, that is what many do when they dabble in businesses God has not approved for them. May the light of God lead you from now, in Jesus’ name.

OPEN HEAVEN 24 JANUARY 2022 PRAYER POINT: Prayer Points For Open Heavens 24 January 2022

Father, shine Your light upon my life, that I may know Your perfect will for me in every aspect of my life, in Jesus’ name.

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OPEN HEAVEN 24 JANUARY 2022 HYMN

DEEPER, DEEPER IN THE LOVE OF JESUS

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

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

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

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

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

OPEN HEAVEN 24 JANUARY 2022 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: EXODUS 22-25

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2022 Prophecies: Prophecies for 2022 by Pastor E.A Adeboye

PRAYER POINTS

Thank You for answering my prayers. Nothing is unimportant or too small for You to answer.

Thank You for paying attention to the details of my life. I love You Lord

Praise be to the Most High God, the Giver of every good and perfect gift. Worthy are You, oh Holy One of Israel

Lord I thank You for this new day. You have been a Father and Friend, I love You Lord.

Father, I come before you today in repentance and I ask that you forgive me for all my unrighteousness. Please do not pay me according to my sins.

Lord, I pray for my family today, keep them safe and protect them from evil in the name of Jesus.

Father I ask that You make a way for us where there seems to be no way in the name of Jesus.

My Father and my God I ask that You answer me concerning the growth of my business, promotion in my workplace. Father I ask that You exalt Yourself in my life in the name of Jesus.

Lord Jesus I pray that You show me mercy in (mention an area) and let me triumph in Jesus name

My Lord and Savior I pray that You open my mind to understand what I need to in my place of work or in class. May I not have to do any work twice or any subject twice, I have an excellent spirit in the name of Jesus.

Lord Jesus I pray that You order my steps to the right places today. May I not go where your presence will not go in Jesus name.

Father I pray that You help me not to make any decision out of desperation, pressure or fear, but that Your spirit will lead me into all truth in Jesus name.

Father concerning every project or job or school work or relationship that is taking Your place in my life I ask that You forgive me and come take Your rightful place as Lord over my life in Jesus name.

My Father my Father, I pray concerning every delays and set backs that have been carried over into the year 2022, that they will not see the month of February in the name of Jesus.

I thank You for my pastors and for their families and duties. I pray that if there’s any one of them trusting You for a breakthrough that You open the windows of heaven and turn things around for their good in Jesus name

Father, bless your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, and uphold him till the end by Your right hand of righteousness, in Jesus name.

Father, bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Father for the family involved in setting this platform (rccgonline.org) on fire for You. Father I ask that You lift them high above the storms around them and multiply Your grace towards them.

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.

Your Personal petitions.

( Philippians 4:6)

In Jesus’ name I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)

Thank you Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

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These prayers have no expiry date! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus’ name.