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OPEN HEAVEN 27 MAY 2020 WEDNESDAY: COMMAND YOUR HOUSEHOLD

OPEN HEAVEN 27 MAY 2020 MEMORIZE: And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart: Deuteronomy 6:6
OPEN HEAVEN 27 MAY 2020 BIBLE READING GENESIS 18:19
19. For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him.

GOOD MORNING BELOVED,

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OPEN HEAVEN 27 MAY 2020 MESSAGE

It is most surprising that the children of fervent Christians of the outgoing generation appear to be missing in action today. 
Typically, if a Christian couple had three children for example, the next generation should therefore have at least three people standing for God, but this is clearly not so.
Now we have worldly musicians whose parents are leaders in the Church. The devil may be working hard to make the world a corrupt place, but a lot of Christian parents seem to be helping him get the job done faster. 
How can Christian parents dress their children in revealing clothes?, Everything you introduce to your children now will be normal to them as they grow. 
If you are already dressing your daughter in revealing clothes now that she is little, she would most likely wear even more provocative ones when she is a teenager.
lf you are a child of God, you must make sure that your children emulate you in the things you do, the way you talk and even the things you love. 
You instill this in them by showing them what is right and what is wrong as they grow up. 
Some parents go to church and leave their children at home, claiming that they don’t want to force them to serve God; they want them to grow up to love God by themselves. 
I pity them because they are just giving the devil a free hand with their children. Do you let the child decide if he wants to go to school or not? God said about Abraham in Genesis 18:19
“For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD…“
Can God say the same thing about you? Before you evangelise to the unbelievers outside, are you sure that there is no
unbeliever in your home?
Watch what they wear, what they say, who their friends are. Teach them to read their Bible and to pray.
When you teach your children to live godly lives, you will have rest in your old age because the Holy Spirit in them will not allow them to misbehave. 
If you have a child who is already going wayward, I pray that he/she would encounter Christ and change for the better in the mighty name of Jesus.
OPEN HEAVEN 27 MAY 2020 KEY POINT
Every day, as you teach them, pray for your children that they will walk in the ways of the Most High God all their lives.
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OPEN HEAVEN 27 MAY 2020 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
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 27 MAY 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: PSALMS 111:1-10 , PSALMS 112:1-10 , PSALMS 113:1-9 , PSALMS 114:1-8 , PSALMS 115:1-18, PSALMS 116:1-19 , PSALMS 117:1-2 , PSALMS 118:1-29

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 27 MAY 2020 WEDNESDAY: OBEDIENCE GUARANTEES SECURITY

MEMORIZE: Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; Ephesians 6:2
BIBLE READING EPHESIANS 6:1-3
1. Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
2. Honour thy father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise;
3. That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

MESSAGE

There is nothing cool about being rebellious.
If you are a rebellious child, you are on your
way to destruction.
There is an adage that says: What an adult will see while sitting, a child will not see it even if he climbs on a tree.
This simply means that your parents and elders have more experience about life than you do. So, if they advise you against a particular action, it is better to obey unless the advise is contrary to the word of God.
Many lives and destinies have been
destroyed by disobedience. For instance,
a child who has been warned on several
occasions not to stay late outside, but then
goes to a club and falls into the hands of
ritualists on his way back home, what will
become of such a child?.
No child of God should be seen in a night club and any unholy place. My child, obey your parents. If they want you back home at a particular time, get home even before then.
If they don’t approve of a friend, stay away from the fellow before he/she puts you in trouble. Know that obedience guarantees you security from shame and eternal damnation.
God hates rebellion while He delights in
Obedience. If you love God, obedience will
not be a problem for you (John 14:15 ).
PRAYER POINT
Obey your parents, so that your days may be long.
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
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.
BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: Chronicles 20:1-8 , 1 Chronicles 21:1-30 ,1 Chronicles 22:1-19, John 10:22-42

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DAILY DECLARATIONS FOR TODAY 26 MAY 2020 TUESDAY

GOOD MORNING BELOVED,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: The grace of God works expressly over our lives, the mercy of God speaks over every judgement in all aspect of my life. An end has come to every limitation and oppression in every aspect of my life. I will not partake of the pain and disgrace from the pit of hell. The power of God supply all my needs according to His riches in glory and He is the one that gives me power to get wealth in Jesus name. Amen!

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 26 MAY 2020

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DAILY DECLARATIONS

I decree this Tuesday, as I raise up an altar for God in my home, His presence shall destroy every pain and fear in my life and family, in Jesus Name

I decree concerning this new day and the remaining days of the week, only the plan of God concerning me and my household will stand, in the Jesus’ name

I decree the purpose of God for me this week and this month – before it comes to an end will never be truncated, in the powerful name of our Lord Jesus

I decree, I will not lack or sorrow in any form or shape throughout this year and the years to come, in Jesus’ name

I decree I will not end up at the wrong place at the wrong time, happiness will locate me and my family today and forever, in the powerful name of Jesus

I decree that every expectations of my life will never be cut off and no power will negate my testimony, in the name of Jesus

I decree my steps are ordered by the power of the Holy spirit henceforth, no devil will stop me from moving forward, in Jesus’ name

I am happy! I will always be happy! Because, I serve a happy God, happiness shall not be lacking in my life, in Jesus’ name

I decree concerning this nation all that we need to live in peace, love and fear of God is released unto us all

I decree whatever has been said to be impossible in my life and household receive supernatural ability to be possible, in Jesus’ name

I decree my life will never be an abandoned project in anyway, I will fulfill purpose in Jesus’ name

I decree the brook of my divine provision will never run dry in Jesus’ mighty name

I decree grace of God works in all areas of my life beyond my imagination henceforth, on Jesus’ name

I decree I will not have cause to mourn over anyone or anything as this month draws to an end, in Jesus’ name

I decree, henceforth let me live and evangelical life that is not ashamed of propagating the gospel far and wide in Jesus name

I decree over all health and essential workers around the world, the peace of God that surpasses all understanding is reigning over all our situations, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree concerning (mention) my testimony will never be aborted in Jesus name

Go ahead and celebrate Jesus for these wonderful declarations!

What A FAITHFUL FATHER!

We return all Glory to our FATHER in heaven.

Holy Spirit, inspire intercessory team for more prophetic declarations on this platform, in Jesus’ name

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

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PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S OPEN HEAVEN 26 MAY 2020 TUESDAY

GOOD MORNING BELOVED,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: The grace of God works expressly over our lives, the mercy of God speaks over every judgement in all aspect of my life. An end has come to every limitation and oppression in every aspect of my life. I will not partake of the pain and disgrace from the pit of hell. The power of God supply all my needs according to His riches in glory and He is the one that gives me power to get wealth in Jesus name. Amen!

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 26 MAY 2020

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PRAYER POINTS

ANCIENT OF DAYS, I magnify Your name and give You praise in my life in Jesus’ name

HOLY ONE OF ISRAEL, thank You for this wonderful day and breath of life

KING OF KINGS, thank You for this blessed day and privilege to function in Your will

LORD JESUS, thank You for the forgiveness of my sin and the salvation of my soul

LORD JESUS, thank You for Your greatness that keeps showing up in my life I am grateful

FATHER, I choose to be happy today; I come to You through Your Son, Jesus. Please, give me joy eternal

FATHER, please satisfy me with long life-happy life and bless me with happy people, in the mighty name of Jesus

FATHER, please give me the grace to extend the happiness I have found in You to my family, neighbours, co-workers, classmates and many other people I will come across, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, by the power in the name of Jesus, I destroy all the negative forces around my life. I dismantle all the plans of the wicked one to take away my joy, in the name of Jesus.

FATHER, I come before Your throne of mercy, happiness and Joy to ask that You will enlarge my coast. Increase me in all dimensions and make me a blessing to people, today and forever, in the name of Jesus

FATHER, help me to contribute to the happiness of others. Help me to be a carrier of happy news to myself and others. Help me to grow in the beauty of the happiness  around Your name, Your strength and Your glory, in the name of Jesus.

FATHER, help me to always contribute positively to this platform. Let someone find comfort, happiness and joy to all my comments here, in the name of Jesus.

I pray for all health-care workers, frontline and essential workers that they will always do that which please the lord as He strengthens them through all they do

OUR FATHER, please uphold Your children; Pastor E. A. Adeboye, Pastor Foluke A. Adeboye, their children and everyone working with them by Your right hand of righteousness till the end. Reward them abundantly for all their labours of love to the body of Christ, in the mighty name of Jesus

OUR FATHER, please uphold Your children working everyday on this platform (rccgonline.org) to prepare these prayers and declarations with Your right hand of righteousness. Give them the grace to keep up with this good work of Faith, in the name of Jesus

OUR FATHER, bless each and everyone dedicating their time to pray through these prayers & declarations at the point of their needs. Give them the grace to share/rebroadcast these prayers, 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).

#GodBlessOurHomes

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DAILY DECLARATIONS FOR TODAY 25 MAY 2020 MONDAY

GOOD MORNING BELOVED,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: I live my life daily in His divine protection and the shadow of the Almighty. My life and being is sanctified to do that which please the Lord. I am a vessel of God and I will never be an abandoned vessel because in Him I live move and have my being. Hallelujah!

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 25 MAY 2020

PRAYER POINTS: PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S OPEN HEAVEN 25 MAY 2020

TODAY’S TEENS DEVOTIONAL: OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 25 MAY 2020

DAILY DECLARATIONS

I decree this Monday, as I raise up an altar for God in my home, His presence shall destroy every pain and fear in my life and family, in Jesus Name

I decree the lord has beautified my life therefore I will never know any sorrow, no depression, no lack, no poverty in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree the hands of God is upon me therefore no evil hand or arrow of enemy can prevail over me or my household, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree I and my household will never bow in shame, the power of God has erased all shame and the cause of it in and around us, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree grace of God speaks expressly over my being and I am elevated to the level of purpose fulfillment, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree all evil prophecies and revelation over my destiny and household will never stand in Jesus’ name

I terminate every desires of the evil one to shatter the plans and purpose of God for me and my household right now, in the mighty name of Jesus

I unlocked that door of fulfilment right now over all my struggles and hassles, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree total healing upon my physical and spiritual body right now, in the mighty name of Jesus

We decree as a family here, concerning all the CVs that are looking for a job, there shall be testimonies starting from this week, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree new doors of testimonies and breakthrough is opening in and around my life, in the mighty name of Jesus

I cancel every effort to frustrate my life spiritually or physically in Jesus’ name

I decree my destiny will never be truncated, I am strengthened beyond the imagination of man, in Jesus’ name

I decree concerning the pandemic in every part of the world that the peace of God will rule above it and testimony will rise even where it’s least expected

I decree over this nation and nations around the world the Lord has given us victory over every challenges no matter how great it may be, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree over all workers around the world the peace of God that surpass all understanding is reigning over all our situations, in the mighty name of Jesus

I decree concerning (mention) my testimony will never be aborted in Jesus name

Go ahead and celebrate Jesus for these wonderful declarations!

What A FAITHFUL FATHER!

We return all Glory to our FATHER in heaven.

Holy Spirit, inspire intercessory team for more prophetic declarations on this platform, in Jesus’ name

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

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PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S OPEN HEAVEN 25 MAY 2020 MONDAY

GOOD MORNING BELOVED,

DAILY PERSONAL CONFESSION: I live my life daily in His divine protection and the shadow of the Almighty. My life and being is sanctified to do that which please the Lord. I am a vessel of God and I will never be an abandoned vessel because in Him I live move and have my being. Hallelujah!

TODAY’S OPEN HEAVENS: OPEN HEAVENS 25 MAY 2020

DAILY DECLARATIONS: DAILY DECLARATIONS FOR TODAY 25 MAY 2020

TODAY’S TEENS DEVOTIONAL: OPEN HEAVENS FOR TEENS 25 MAY 2020

PRAYER POINTS

ANCIENT OF DAYS, thank You for Your loving kindness and tender mercies upon my life each and everyday

MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE, thank You for the forgiveness of my sin and Your blood shed for the salvation of my soul, thank You Jesus

HOLY SPIRIT, thank You for this wonderful day and grace of life continue to be my companion in all I do in Jesus’ name

FATHER, thank You for giving me beauty for ashes and garment of praise in place of depression

LORD JESUS, grant me the grace to run the heavenly race with patience, letting go of all characters and attitudes that will deny me of eternal life, in Jesus’ name

FATHER, please help me to guard my heart against all forms of sin and preserve my soul, in the mighty name of Jesus

FATHER, please give me the grace to overcome all the manipulations of the devil and be more obedient to Your word, in the mighty name of Jesus

FATHER, give me grace to always honour and obey my parents, that I may live long, on the surface of the earth, in Jesus’ name.

FATHER, give me the grace to do things that will please and provoke my parents to pronounce blessings on me, rather than curses, in Jesus’ name.

FATHER, give me the grace to love and reciprocate the labours and commitments of my parents over my life, by caring for them, paying regular visits to them, and ensuring they do not suffer, in Jesus’ name.

FATHER, let my parents live long to enjoy the fruits of his labours over my life, in Jesus’ name.

I pray for all health-care workers, frontline and essential workers that they will always do that which please the lord as He strengthens them through all they do

OUR FATHER, please uphold Your children; Pastor E. A. Adeboye, Pastor Foluke A. Adeboye, their children and everyone working with them by Your right hand of righteousness till the end. Reward them abundantly for all their labours of love to the body of Christ, in the mighty name of Jesus

OUR FATHER, please uphold Your children working everyday on this platform (rccgonline.org) to prepare these prayers and declarations with Your right hand of righteousness. Give them the grace to keep up with this good work of Faith, in the name of Jesus

OUR FATHER, bless each and everyone dedicating their time to pray through these prayers & declarations at the point of their needs. Give them the grace to share/rebroadcast these prayers, 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).

#GodBlessOurHomes

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OPEN HEAVEN 26 MAY 2020 TUESDAY: CHOOSE HAPPINESS

OPEN HEAVEN 26 MAY 2020 MEMORIZE:  If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them. John 13:17
OPEN HEAVEN 26 MAY 2020 BIBLE READING JOHN 13:13-17 
13. Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.
14. If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet.
15. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.
16. Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.
17. If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.

GOOD MORNING BELOVED,

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OPEN HEAVEN 26 MAY 2020 MESSAGE

Today’s memory verse makes us know clearly that we can influence our happiness.
We can also deduce that knowledge is a requirement for happiness and this knowledge is from God.
“If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
James 1:5,17“
Getting knowledge too is a choice. There are people who have refused education despite so much persuasion.
Most of such people end up as failures and become unhappy for the rest of their lives. It was however their choice.
Likewise, some people deliberately follow other gods and this too could be a source of sorrow (Psalms 16:4 ).
As temporal as wealth is when compared with spiritual and eternal blessings, lack of it may cause unhappiness.
Even the Bible says “The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender” (Proverbs 22:7). How can you become happy and remain so?
Beloved, it is not enough to have knowledge; we must learn to do (John 13:17).
In today’s Bible reading, Jesus taught His disciples a secret of happiness – service to God and humanity.
When you serve God and make Him the Lord over all your affairs, you will be happy (Psalms 144:15 ). You would also be happy if you know how to get out of poverty in a Godly manner.
Act according to Malachi 3:10 which commands us to pay our tithes so the windows of heavenly blessings can be open upon the works of your hands. 
Beloved, I encourage you to choose happiness today. 
Jesus Christ, the Son of the living God and the Saviour of the world is the only way to true happiness and eternal life (John 3:16-18 ).
OPEN HEAVEN 26 MAY 2020 PRAYER POINT:
Father, I choose to be happy today; I come to You through Your Son, Jesus. Please, give me joy eternal.
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OPEN HEAVEN 26 MAY 2020 HYMN
BE GLAD IN THE LORD AND REJOICE
1. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice,
All ye that are upright in heart;
that have made Him your choice,
Bid sadness and sorrow depart.
Rejoice!.. rejoice!..
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!
Rejoice!.. rejoice!..
Be glad in the Lord and rejoice!
2. Be joyful, for He is the Lord
On earth and in Heaven supreme;
He fashions and rules by His word;
The “Mighty” and “Strong” to redeem.
3. What tho’ in the conflict for right
Your enemies almost prevail!
God’s armies, just hid from your sight,
Are more than the foes which assail.
4. Tho’ darkness surround you by day,
Your sky by the night be o’ercast,
Let nothing your spirit dismay,
But trust till the danger is past.
5. Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice,
His praises proclaiming in song3B
With harp, and with organ, and voice,
The loud hallelujahs prolong!
OPEN HEAVEN 26 MAY 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 CHRONICLES 26:1-32 ,1 CHRONICLES 27:1-34, 1 CHRONICLES 28:1-21,1 CHRONICLES 29:1-30, PSALMS 127:1-5

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 MAY 2020 TUESDAY: INITIATIVE: A LEADERSHIP TRAIT

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 MAY 2020 MEMORIZE: For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 1 PETER2 21
OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 MAY 2020 BIBLE READING PROVERBS 3:5-6
5. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 MAY 2020 MESSAGE

Another lesson to learn from the ants is that they have high initiative. Proverbs 6:7
says they do not need guides, overseers or rulers to achieve their goals. 
For you to be without external direction and still achieve laudable goals and objectives,
you must have a good dose of initiative.
Initiative refers to the ability to know what is appropriate to do, and doing it without
being told.lf you must succeed in life, you must have initiative. 
This virtue distinguishes the men from the boys, managers from subordinates, the outstanding from the mediocre. 
If you see something going wrong and cannot take a step to prevent or correct it, you may simply be lacking initiative. 
The fellow who always awaits orders before knowing what to do may never amount to anything in life. 
Those with initiative think ahead. They think for their leaders. They are proactive. They complain less but act more. They are problem solvers. 
Are you a child with initiative?, Then you will complete assignments, take steps to forestall problems and answer unasked questions without being told.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 MAY 2020 KEY POINT

A person with initiative will develop into a great thinker, inventor or creator.
OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 26 MAY 2020 HYMN
I’M PRESSING ON THE UPWARD WAY
1. I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground”.
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith on heaven’s table-land;
Where love and joy and light abound,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
2. My heart has no desire to stay,
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where these
abound, my constant aim is higher ground.
3. Beyond the mist I fain would rise,
To rest beneath unclouded skies,
Above earth’s turmoil peace is found
By those who dwell on higher ground.
4. I long to scale the utmost height,
Though rough the way, and hard the fight,
My song while climbing shall resound
Lord lead me on to higher ground.
5. Lord lead me up the mountain side,
I dare not climb without my Guide; 
And Heaven gained, I’ll gaze around, 
With grateful heart from higher ground.
BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 CHRONICLES 17:1-27 ,1 CHRONICLES 18:1-17, 1 CHRONICLES 19:1-19 , JOHN 10:1-42

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OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 25 MAY 2020 MONDAY: NO MORE EXCUSES

MEMORIZE: Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise: Proverbs 6:6
OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 25 MAY 2020 BIBLE READING PROVERBS 6:6-8
6. Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
7. Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,
8. Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 25 MAY 2020 MESSAGE

Today’s Bible reading hits us with some realities we cannot ignore. The instruction
Go to the ants provides several lessons for us. 
First, it means that the head can learn from the tail. There is no one too young for you to learn from. 
The only thing that can prevent anyone from learning from those under them is pride. People with this kind of attitude lose so much from people that could be of benefit to them.
Another lesson from this passage is that size should not affect your performance, your achievements or destiny. 
The ants are one of the tiniest creatures on earth yet, they achieve whatever it is they put their mind to. 
What is the limitation in your life?, Is that your excuse for non-performance?, It is not acceptable! Making excuses is a choice. 
If anyone had reasons not to be outstanding, Paul did. His name meant little, but he
decided to accomplish great things and he did.
Beloved, you have no excuse for not being outstanding in your generation. Wake up, and do away with all your excuses.
OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 25 MAY 2020 KEY POINT
List possible excuses for nonperformance and counter them all with practical steps.
OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 25 MAY 2020 HYMN
I’M PRESSING ON THE UPWARD WAY
1. I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining every day;
Still praying as I onward bound,
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground”.
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith on heaven’s table-land;
Where love and joy and light abound,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
2. My heart has no desire to stay,
Where doubts arise and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where these
abound, my constant aim is higher ground.
3. Beyond the mist I fain would rise,
To rest beneath unclouded skies,
Above earth’s turmoil peace is found
By those who dwell on higher ground.
4. I long to scale the utmost height,
Though rough the way, and hard the fight,
My song while climbing shall resound
Lord lead me on to higher ground.
5. Lord lead me up the mountain side,
I dare not climb without my Guide; 
And Heaven gained, I’ll gaze around, 
With grateful heart from higher ground.
BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 CHRONICLES 14:1-17 , 1 CHRONICLES 15:1-29, 1 CHRONICLES 16:1-43 , JOHN 9:24-41

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OPEN HEAVEN 25 MAY 2020 MONDAY: ENEMIES OF CHRISTIAN PILGRIMS

OPEN HEAVEN 25 MAY 2020 MEMORIZE: Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. Hebrews 12:1
OPEN HEAVEN 25 MAY 2020 BIBLE READING 1 JOHN 3:4-10
4. Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
5. And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin.
6. Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.
7. Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous.
8. He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.
9. Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.
10. In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.

OPEN HEAVEN 25 MAY 2020 MESSAGE

God wants His children to be aware of the several roadblocks on their journey to the promised land. 
Chief among these is the devil. He puts obstacles in our path so we can reject the ways of the Lord (1 Peter 5:7-9)
He uses sin as a weapon of destruction knowing fully well that no unclean thing shall enter into the Kingdom of God (Revelation 21:27 ).
Seeing these obvious threats to the success of our pilgrimage, God always provides an escape route for us (1 Corinthians 10:13 ). 
In today’s Bible reading, John describes sin as a transgression of the law. It is definitely not a Christian virtue. 
As a matter of fact, sinners belong to the devil because he has been sinning from the beginning (1 John 3:8 ). 
The whole duty of Satan is to lure people into disobedience against God, thus truncating their journey to eternal life.
He told Adam and Eve that eating the forbidden fruit would not affect their relationship with God. Eventually, they were sent from the blissful garden of Eden (Genesis 3:1-24 ).
Today, he has introduced the concept of non-essentials to the Christian faith. 
For instance, the devil convinces people that a sip of alcohol once in a while does not
matter; and that premarital sex is not bad as long as the couple would eventually marry
each other, without regard for Hebrews 13:4!
What about lies?, Many Christians now lie with impunity and it is termed white lies. These are very little foxes that destroy
the vine of faith. 
This is a timely warning for Christian pilgrims to guard against seemingly insignificant habits that can exclude one from the hope of eternal life.
May the Lord grant us the grace to run with patience the race that is set before us.

OPEN HEAVEN 25 MAY 2020 KEY POINT

Examine your life for socially acceptable behaviours that are not Christ-like. They
could deny you of eternal life ultimately. Do away with them all immediately.
Thank you for reading today’s Open Heaven 25 May 2020 Monday written by  Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Please, share with someone on Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram and other social media platforms using the social buttons at the beginning or scroll to the end of this post. Have a good day! #RemainRapturable

OPEN HEAVEN 25 MAY 2020 HYMN

HOLD THE FORT

1. Ho, my comrades, see the signal
Waving in the sky!
Reinforcements now appearing
Victory is nigh.
“Hold the fort, for I am coming,”
Jesus signals still;
Wave the answer back to Heaven,
“By Thy grace we will.
2. See the mighty host advancing
Satan leading on;
Mighty ones around us falling
Courage almost gone!
3. See the glorious banner waving!
Hear the trumpet blow!
In our Leader’s Name we triumph
Over every foe.
4. Fierce and long the battle rages
But our help is near;
Onward comes our great Commander
Cheer, my comrades, cheer!
OPEN HEAVEN 25 MAY 2020 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: Psalms 131:1-3 , Psalms 138:1-8 , Psalms 139:1-24 , Psalms 143:1-12 , Psalms 144:1-15 , Psalms 145:1-21