LESSON FIVE (05)
TOPIC: HE THAT WATCHES OVER YOU NEITHER SLEEPS NOR SLUMBERS.

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

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

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

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

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

OPENING PRAYER: Father, please whatever will not allow you to watch over me and my household please take them away

MEMORY VERSE: “Behold he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.” Psalms 121:4

BIBLE TEXT: PSALMS: 121:1-8

1. I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help.

2. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.

3. He will not suffer thy foot to be moved: he that keepeth thee will not slumber.

4. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep.

5. The LORD is thy keeper: the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.

6. The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.

7. The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.

8. The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even forevermore.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: God never sleeps nor slumbers, He’s eternally awake. He is available every minute of every day for the entirety of our lives and into eternity. We need rest for the body and mind, but our God does not faint or grow weary Isaiah 40:28.

It is when you become an enemy of God that you begin to look for security from other sources. when you have him on your side, you are not afraid in the day or at night because you know He is there to protect you Proverb 18:10.

TEXT REVIEW: PSALMS 121:1-8

i. My help comes from the Lord.
ii. God never slumbers or sleeps and will not allow you to stumble.
iii. God is your protection and shade, He will protect you from the heat of the sun and the cold of the moon night (meaning He will shelter you).

LESSON OUTLINE:
EXAMPLE OF WHERE STRENGTH AND OTHER SOURCES OF SECURITY FAILED PEOPLE IN THE BIBLE

1. God made the enemies guarding Peter to sleep and He rescued Peter from them, Acts 12:1-11

2. Paul and Silas praised God in prison while the jailers were fast asleep and they did not wake up until they were an earthquake and the prisoners were released Acts 16:25-27

3. King Saul and his soldiers pursuing David also fell asleep and David removed his sword and still spared his life 1 Samuel 26:7-16

4. The Bible also tells us in Psalm 76:5-6 that all the enemies of God will be made to sleep while our God that neither sleeps nor slumbers remains awake.

ACTIVITY: If God never sleeps nor slumber why do some Christians still fall prey to physical or spiritual insecurity?

SUMMARY: God nature is not like that of a mortal, therefore he does not possess the weakness of a mortal.

CONCLUSION: what you need to do to remain safe forever is to fear God. Don’t let anything separate you and Him because if He is in on your side, you can sleep in peace and wake up in peace. Do not put your trust in any human security because they can fail. Put your trust in the One who never sleeps nor slumbers and He will take care of you.

PRAYER POINTS

1. Father, preserve me, my family and the entire body of Christ from evil in Jesus’ Name..
2. Father, every negative decree against my destiny, turn it around now for my good.
3. Pray for the rapid growth of RCCG spiritually, numerically and materially.
4. Pray for Daddy G.O and his family.
5. Your personal prayer request.

ASSIGNMENT: Diligently carry out all the daily tasks outlined in the golden diet below

GOLDEN DIET FOR THE WEEK

MONDAY: Psalms 91:7, He protects
TUESDAY: Exodus 14:13-14, Fear not!
WEDNESDAY: 1 Chronicles 16:21-22, Touch not.
THURSDAY: Proverb 18:10, a strong tower.
FRIDAY: Psalm 91:1 The most High.
SATURDAY: Romans 8:37, We are more than conquerors.
SUNDAY: Psalm 125:2, Surrounded by God.

OPEN HEAVEN 3 OCTOBER 2021 MEMORIZE: Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge. Hebrews 13:4

OPEN HEAVEN 3 OCTOBER 2021 BIBLE READING EPHESIANS 4:14-15

14. That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

15. But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

Good Morning Beloved, Have a blessed Sunday,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: I confess today, my mind is anointed to think godly thoughts in all my affairs! With the Word of God in my mouth, I cast down all imaginations of fear, failure, sickness, disease and infirmity! No evil or negative imagination has a place in my heart! My mind is inundated with the Word, with which I prevail over all the fiery darts of the enemy! Glory to God forever! Halleluyah!

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OPEN HEAVEN 3 OCTOBER 2021 MESSAGE

It is one thing to choose the right partner in marriage and it is another to choose the right approach to courtship. A wrong approach to Christian courtship can still lead to problems or failure even when the right choice has been made.

Therefore, believers in courtship must be holy through and through if they would eat the good of the land of marriage (Isaiah 1:19).

Sister, you must know that a man will typically be at his best during courtship. He would call you by different pet names, please you and make you feel secure.

However, once the wedding ceremony is over and you begin to live together, his shortcomings will be more exposed to you.

The saying that love is blind may appear true but the one that also says marriage is an eye-opener has equally been proven to be true now and again. Men are however not the only ones guilty of this.

Brother, you will also discover a lot more about the personality of your wife after the wedding ceremony. This is why the world recommends that couples should cohabit during courtship but should this be found among children of God? The simple answer is No!.

Ephesians 4:14 says: “That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;”

The fact that you are in courtship does not give you the license to begin to cohabit. Trial marriage has no place in Christianity; it is whoredom.

Some so-called sisters also try to seduce nave brothers to get them pregnant and the result is what the world calls a shotgun marriage one not properly prepared for.

God abhors this seriously (Hebrews 13:4) Christian courtship must be characterised with sincerity. You must be able to share your past and present experiences with your would-be spouse.

You both should also lay your future bare in the hands of Jesus Christ. While there may be sincere disagreements during courtship, you would have to prayerfully re-evaluate it if the relationship is rife with troubles from the sinful demands of your partner. A broken courtship is better than a broken marriage. Be warned!

OPEN HEAVEN 3 OCTOBER 2021 KEY POINT >> PRAYER POINTS FOR OPEN HEAVENS 2 OCTOBER 2021

Ask the Almighty God to guide our youths such that Christian courtships will culminate in holy wedlock and glorious marriages.

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OPEN HEAVEN 3 OCTOBER 2021 HYMN

I NEED THEE EVERY HOUR

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

REFRAIN:
I need Thee, Oh, I need Thee;
Every hour I need Thee!
Oh, bless me now, my Saviour,
I come to Thee.

2. I need Thee every hour,
Stay Thou nearby;
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 fulfil.

OPEN HEAVEN 3 OCTOBER 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 SAMUEL 5:1-2, 2 SAMUEL 6:1-23, 2 SAMUEL 7:1-29, 2 SAMUEL 8:1-18 , 2 SAMUEL 9:1-13

OPEN HEAVEN 4 OCTOBER 2021 MEMORIZE: Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23

OPEN HEAVEN 4 OCTOBER 2021 BIBLE READING PROVERBS 4:20-23

20. My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings.

21. Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart.

22. For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh.

23. Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

Good Morning Beloved, Have a blessed M0nday,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: I confess today, my mind is anointed to think godly thoughts in all my affairs! With the Word of God in my mouth, I cast down all imaginations of fear, failure, sickness, disease and infirmity! No evil or negative imagination has a place in my heart! My mind is inundated with the Word, with which I prevail over all the fiery darts of the enemy! Glory to God forever! Halleluyah!

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OPEN HEAVEN 4 OCTOBER 2021 MESSAGE

The heart is one of the most vital organs required for mans continued existence both physically and spiritually. Physically, the heart is required to sustain human existence and spiritually, it is also required to stay alive in the Lord.

A popular adage says The heart of the matter is the matter of the heart, meaning that the core issues of life are matters of the heart. This is exactly what our memory verse is saying.

The things that mould life come from the heart. The Bible says the heart is evil deceitful, desperately wicked and who can know it? (Jeremiah 17:9).

At conversion – when a person becomes born again, the heart is impacted and made receptive to the word of God. It, therefore, becomes a dwelling place for the word of God, so that it can be transformed to bring forth virtues, victories and so on.

For this to occur, however, Gods children must work constantly on their minds through studying, meditating on and memorising the word of God.

Basically, a heart would be found in one of these four states: (a) the roadside state (b) the stony state (c) the thorny state (d) the good-soil state (Matthew 13:1-23).

The state of an individuals heart is however determined by the fellow. The heart is the seat of knowledge but until knowledge is stored in it, the owner (of the heart) cannot benefit from it.

Please ask yourself What kind of knowledge do I receive and retain in my heart? lt is also important to note that the mouth is the outlet to the heart (Matthew 12:34).

Hence, a good relationship between the heart and the mouth determines the course of a mans life whether good or bad. In other words, the issues that mould a life stem from the heart through the mouth.

Indeed, the state of the heart presents the true identity of a person. It is the first place God looks at before relating with man.

We see this clearly in 1 Samuel 16:7 where God said: “…the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.”

What would God see if He were to look into your heart today?

OPEN HEAVEN 4 OCTOBER 2021 KEY POINT >> PRAYER POINTS FOR OPEN HEAVENS 2 OCTOBER 2021

Examine your heart diligently today through the lens of Philippians 4:8 and pray for Gods help.

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OPEN HEAVEN 4 OCTOBER 2021 HYMN

ROCK OF AGES CLEFT FOR ME

1. Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee!
Let the water and the blood,
From Thy riven side which flowed,
Be of sin the double cure;
Cleanse me from its guilt and power.

2. Not the labours of my hands,
Can fulfill Thy law’s demands;
Could my zeal no respite know,
Could my tears for ever flow,
All for sin could not atone,
Thou must save and Thou alone.

3. Nothing in my hand I bring,
Simply to Thy cross I cling
Naked, come to Thee for dress,
Helpless, look to Thee for grace,
Foul, I to the fountain fly
Wash me, Saviour, or I die.

4. While I draw this fleeting breath,
When my eyelids close in death,
When I soar to worlds unknown,
See Thee on Thy judgement throne,
Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
Let me hide myself in Thee.

OPEN HEAVEN 4 OCTOBER 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 SAMUEL 10:1-19, 2 SAMUEL 11:1-27, 2 SAMUEL 12:1-31, 2 SAMUEL 13:1-39, 2 SAMUEL 14:1-33

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 OCTOBER 2021 MEMORIZE: Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. Hebrews 12:2

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 OCTOBER 2021 BIBLE READING 2 CORINTHIANS 4:16-18

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.

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 OCTOBER 2021 MESSAGE

What you continuously gaze at will become magnified until it fills your vision. If you doubt it, focus on a thing for a period of time without being distracted.

Soon, everything in the background will disappear and be replaced by what you’re gazing at. In the same vein, when you fix your gaze on Jesus, He will be magnified in your situations and absorb all your challenges until they finally disappear.

You may be asking, how can you see Jesus? 2 Corinthians 3:18 says: “But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.”

The word of God is a mirror that reveals who we are and who God wants us to become. Therefore, to focus on Jesus, focus on His word by studying it and meditating on it.

The more you do these, the more you let go of distraction and the better you become in every aspect of your life.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 OCTOBER 2021 PRAYER POINT

Lord, please help me to study and meditate on Your word.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 OCTOBER 2021 HYMN

I CAN HEAR MY SAVIOUR CALLING

1. I can hear my Savior calling,
I can hear my Savior calling,
I can hear my Savior calling,
“Take thy cross and follow, follow Me.

CHORUS
Where He leads me I will follow,
Where He leads me I will follow,
Where He leads me I will follow,
I’l go with Him, with Him all the way.

2. I’ll go with Him through the garden,
I’ll go with Him through the garden,
I’ll go with Him through the garden,
I’ll go with Him, with Him all the way.

3. I’ll go with Him through the judgment,
I’ll go with Him through the judgment,
I’ll go with Him through the judgment,
I’ll go with Him, with Him all the way.

4. He will give me grace and glory,
He will give me grace and glory,
He will give me grace and glory,
And go with me, with me all the way.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 4 OCTOBER 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ISAIAH 29:1-24 , ISAIAH 30:1-33, EPHESIANS 6:1-24

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 OCTOBER 2021 MEMORIZE: Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. Matthew 5:16

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 OCTOBER 2021 BIBLE READING 2 KINGS 22:1-2

1. Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign, and he reigned thirty and one years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was

Jedidah, the daughter of Adaiah of Boscath.

2, And he did that which was right in the sight of the LORD, and walked in all the way of David his father, and turned not aside to the right hand or to the left.

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 OCTOBER 2021 MESSAGE

One of the many characters in the Bible who made a difference is Josiah. He became a king at the age of eight and rebelled against the practices of the kings before him.

Josiah was born and raised by a wicked father called King Amon (2 Kings 21:19-26). Amon established idolatry in Jerusalem, he had no regard for God.

In fact, he was so wicked that his servants became tired of his reign, so, they conspired and killed him. He reigned for only two years. Amon followed the footsteps of his father, Manasseh (2 Kings 21:1-15).

One would expect that Josiah would be more wicked than his father, Amon, who was even more so than his own father, Manasseh, but he wasn’t.

This shows that you can make a difference in your family regardless of what had been happening before you were born. If Josiah could compel an entire nation to return to God, you can do the same for your unbelieving parents and friends.

You can achieve this by praying constantly for them, preaching the word of God and living by example. Very soon, they will see the light of God and change.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 OCTOBER 2021 KEY POINT

Spend time to pray for all those who are not born again in your family today.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 OCTOBER 2021 HYMN

LET OTHERS SEE JESUS IN YOU

1. While passing through this world of sin,
And others your life shall view,
Be clean and pure without, within,
Let others see Jesus in you.

CHORUS
Let others see Jesus in you,
Let others see Jesus in you;
Keep telling the story, be faithful and true,
Let others see Jesus in you.

2. Your life’s a book before their eyes,
They’re reading it through and through;
Say, does it point them to the skies,
Do others see Jesus in you?

3. What joy ‘twill be at set of sun,
In mansions beyond the blue,
To find some souls that you have won;
Let others see Jesus in you.

4. Then live for Christ both day and night,
Be faithful, be brave, and true,
And lead the lost to life and light;
Let others see Jesus in you.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 3 OCTOBER 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ISAIAH 27:1-13, ISAIAH 28:1-29, EPHESIANS 5:1-33

Good Morning Beloved,

Some of the prayer points are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds.

If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hellfire. In Jesus’ name, I pray.”

God bless You! Reach us today for guidance [email protected]

DAILY DECLARATIONS: I confess today, my mind is anointed to think godly thoughts in all my affairs! With the Word of God in my mouth, I cast down all imaginations of fear, failure, sickness, disease and infirmity! No evil or negative imagination has a place in my heart! My mind is inundated with the Word, with which I prevail over all the fiery darts of the enemy! Glory to God forever! Halleluyah!

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PRAYER POINTS

I worship and adore You, the Omnipotent, Omnipresent and Omniscient God.

Father, You’re the God that never sleeps nor slumbers; thank You for all the battles You have fought and won on my behalf.

Father, in any way I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and forgive me, in Jesus’ name.

Father, please whatever You must do, do it so that I don’t get into the wrong marriage in the mighty name of Jesus.

Father, please use me to build a godly home. Bless me with understanding and a good heart towards my spouse, in the mighty name of Jesus

Father, bless our homes with long lives and prosperity. Increase our households in all ramifications and teach us to always abide by your principles, in Jesus’ name

Father, we ask that for every one of our single brothers: may they find a wife one who would move them forward and be a helpmate indeed, in the mighty name of Jesus.

Father, we commit our singles to You King of kings. Bless them with good partners, in the mighty name of Jesus

Heavenly Father, thank You for all You have done and continue to do in our lives and marriages. We to you today, Almighty King, asking for a stronger bond of unity in our marriage covenant, in the mighty name of Jesus

Father, please give us the ability to be united and pleasing to you so we can continually reach higher levels of unity in our marriage – spiritually, physically, and mentally.

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.

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 with them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus’ name.

Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye’s book Ministry, in Jesus’ name

Good Morning Beloved,

Some of the daily declarations are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds.

If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:

“Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hellfire. In Jesus’ name, I pray.”

God bless You! Reach us today for guidance [email protected]

DAILY DECLARATIONS: I confess today, my mind is anointed to think godly thoughts in all my affairs! With the Word of God in my mouth, I cast down all imaginations of fear, failure, sickness, disease and infirmity! No evil or negative imagination has a place in my heart! My mind is inundated with the Word, with which I prevail over all the fiery darts of the enemy! Glory to God forever! Halleluyah!

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I decree Father may Your peace reign in our homes, in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare, the mercies of God will visit our homes and make our marriages shine, in Jesus’ name

I decree me and my spouse will not yield to temptations that will destroy our homes, in Jesus’ name

I decree, when facing difficult moments, we will always depend on Your power, in Jesus’ name

I decree, my spouse will fulfil God’s purpose for their lives, in Jesus’ name

I cancel all evil arrows of sickness, disease and sudden death sent to marriages of this world spiritually or physically

I decree the reports that concern me henceforth are changed to good report, in Jesus’ name

I decree as the year comes to an end, my life will not come to a sudden end in Jesus’ name

I decree, Lord Almighty, bless your son, Pastor E.A.Adeboye; renew his strength, power and anointing, in Jesus’ name.

Dear Holy Spirit, thank You for all the testimonies on this platform, please continue to inspire the intercessory team for more prophetic declarations on this platform, in Jesus’ name

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

OPEN HEAVEN 2 OCTOBER 2021 MEMORIZE: Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 2 Corinthians 6:14

OPEN HEAVEN 2 OCTOBER 2021 BIBLE READING 1 KINGS 11:1-11

1. But king Solomon loved many strange women, together with the daughter

of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, and Hittites:

2. Of the nations concerning which the LORD said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall not go into them, neither shall they come in unto you: for surely they will turn away your heart after their gods: Solomon clave unto these in love.

3. And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines: and his wives turned away his heart.

4. For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father.

5. For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites.

6. And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as did David his father.

7. Then did Solomon build a high place for Chemosh, the abomination of Moab, in the hill that is before Jerusalem, and for Molech, the abomination of the children of Ammon.

8. And likewise did he for all his strange wives, which burnt incense and sacrificed unto their gods.

9. And the LORD was angry with Solomon because his heart was turned from the LORD God of Israel, which had appeared unto him twice,

10. And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded.

11. Wherefore the LORD said unto Solomon, Forasmuch as this is done of thee, and thou hast not kept my covenant and my statutes, which I have commanded thee, I will surely rend the kingdom from thee, and will give it to thy servant.

Good Morning Beloved, Have a blessed Saturday,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: The mercy of God is daily at work in me, giving me peace during situations in life. I do not live in Unforgiveness; the truth of Christ has set me free. I am victorious above flesh and desires of darkness. My life is a living tabernacle for God. I am a living testimony in all aspects of life. No loss can encompass my destiny in Jesus’ name, Amen.

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OPEN HEAVEN 2 OCTOBER 2021 MESSAGE

Apart from the choice of whom to serve, the choice of a life partner in marriage is another fundamental decision that can affect a persons destiny positively or negatively.

A wrong choice in marriage may override the choice to serve God. Solomon chose to marry many strange women and they influenced him to forsake God and serve idols.

The choice of a life partner will go to a very large extent in either strengthening or weakening a persons relationship with God. Solomon did not want to forget God who had done so much for him, but his choice of wives caused him to err.

Many people make costly mistakes because they do not seek Gods guidance. No matter how much you know, depending on God in making a choice is a sign of meekness and humility.

God still chooses the right marriage partner for His children who are willing to trust and obey Him. Psalms 25:9 says: “The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.”

Judgment in the above Scripture means decision-making or preference, thus, it is saying God will guide the meek in making choices. Even if you have basic knowledge in the area where you have to make a choice, you still need to depend on God.

Lot chose a piece of land that he knew would be very good for agriculture. He surveyed the land, assessed its prospects, knew it would sufficiently support animal husbandry and thus, chose to relocate there.

His knowledge was good, but it was limited because he did not know what the future held for that land. God eventually destroyed the land in the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 13:9-11).

There appears to be nothing wrong with Lot making a choice; however, his mistake was that he did not seek Gods guidance. Relying solely on ones knowledge can ruin such a persons destiny and lead to eternal damnation.

This is why Proverbs 31:30 says: “Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised”

Seek the face of God and sound Christian counselling before choosing a life partner. Do not choose by sight and human knowledge alone; Gods guidance is key to making the best choice in all that concerns you.

OPEN HEAVEN 2 OCTOBER 2021 PRAYER POINT

Father, please guide me in all decisions I have to make in life. Lord, please help our youths make the right choices when it is time to choose a life partner, in the mighty name of Jesus.

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OPEN HEAVEN 2 OCTOBER 2021 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 2 OCTOBER 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 SAMUEL 1:1-27, 2 SAMUEL 2:1-32, 2 SAMUEL 3:1-39, 2 SAMUEL 4:1-12

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 OCTOBER 2021 MEMORIZE: Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. Matthew 5:48

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 OCTOBER 2021 BIBLE READING PHILIPPIANS 3:10

That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death,

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 OCTOBER 2021 MESSAGE

I’m sure you’ve heard the acronym WWJD before which means “What would Jesus Do?” During our younger Christian years, we used this phrase to caution and guide one another in our actions and reactions.

For instance, if a sister loaned an unbeliever some amount of money and the other person failed to pay back as stated in their agreement, the born again sister may in anger threaten to behave rashly in order to get her money back.

A fellow Christian sister would then ask her What would Jesus do?. No matter how angry she may have become, once she heard this question, she would calm down.

Why? In our days, anyone who professed to be a born again child of God was expected to be of good conduct because that is Jesus’ nature.

There are bullies everywhere looking for ways to make trouble for you; they want you to misbehave so they can spite your salvation but God may be using this as a test of your character and He expects you to pass the test.

Your reaction to peoples behaviour should be what Jesus would do in that situation.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 OCTOBER 2021 PRAYER POINT

Lord, please help me to become like You in my thoughts, words and conduct.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 OCTOBER 2021 HYMN

LET US WITH A GLADSOME MIND

1. Let us with a gladsome mind
Praise the Lord for He is kind;

CHORUS
For His mercies shall endure
Ever faithful, ever sure.

2. Let us sound His name abroad,
For of gods He is the God;

3. He, with aII-commanding might,
Filled the new-made world with light;

4. All things living He doth feed,
His full hand supplies their need;

5. He has chosen race did bless
In the wasteful wilderness;

6. He hath with a piteous eye
Looked upon our misery;

7. Let us with a gladsome mind
Praise the Lord for he is kind.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 2 OCTOBER 2021 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: ISAIAH 24:1-23, ISAIAH 25:1-12, ISAIAH 26:1-21, EPHESIANS 4:1-32

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PERSONAL DAILY CONFESSION: I confess today, In this new Month of October 2021, my household is hidden in the secret place of the Most High and we shall continue to abide under the shadow of the almighty. Grace is upon us removing all disgrace in our race. Doors of greatness are opened unto us always, we do not just exist but live in Christ. Hallelujah!

NOTE FROM THE TEAM: Beloved, thank you for your time and effort on this platform. You are special to this community. We pray that you find peace, love, and abundance in this new month of October in the mighty name of Jesus. Please, we urge you to keep coming back to this platform for more spiritual resources. God bless and make His shine on you and your household, we love you and wish you heaven at last!

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DAILY DECLARATIONS

The Almighty God, thank You for the gift of this new month of October 2021, I honour Your majesty and glorify You forever

Thank You my Father for the breath of life, for Your provisions in this new month of October 2021, I know Your plans towards my life are for good and not bad, bringing me to an expected end. Hallelujah!

Thank You Father for my household and everyone around my life, I know You will do great things with their lives and destiny in this new month of October, in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare, in this new month of October, the enemy will not cut short my joy, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree and declare, the work of my hands is blessed this month of October, I will increasingly grow in everything I do, in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare, good tidings shall be heard around my life and household, no evil news shall prevail over our destinies, in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare, my life is secured with divine security, the devil has no access to my life, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree and declare, my going out and coming in throughout this month of October is secured by the blood of the Lamb.

I decree and declare, that contract, that Business idea, that academic advancement, that career upliftment, that new house, that new car, that bouncing baby, that dream is coming this month of October, in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare, I will never lack what to provide for myself and my household in this new month of October, in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare, I am blessed this new month of October and the devil must give way for me and my household, in the name of Jesus

I decree and declare, every negativity that comes with a new month shall be far from me and my household, in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare, my effort and that of my household shall be crowned with divine benefits, in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare, my environment is covered with the blood of Jesus. Every part of my community is secured in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare, my nation is preserved with the blood of Jesus, the Lord Almighty will have His way in whatever that’s happening in my nation, in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare, my testimonies shall start from today, 1st October 2021, in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare, the energy to run and not be tired is supplied to me right now, I will work and not be tired, I will use my hands to do great things for my life and household, in Jesus’ name

I decree and declare, my health and that of my household is insured by the blood of Jesus

Lord Almighty, bless your son and his entire household, Pastor E.A.Adeboye; renew his strength, power and anointing, in Jesus’ name.

Dear Holy Spirit, thank You for all the testimonies on this platform, please continue to inspire the intercessory team for more prophetic declarations on this platform, in Jesus’ name

Somebody shout Hallelujah!