OPEN HEAVEN 17 APRIL 2023 MEMORIZE: For not he that commendeth himself is approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. 2 Corinthians 10:18

OPEN HEAVEN 17 APRIL 2023 BIBLE READING JOHN 9:40-41

40 And some of the Pharisees which were with him heard these words, and said unto him, Are we blind also?

41 Jesus said unto them, If ye were blind, ye should have no sin: but now ye say, We see; therefore your sin remaineth.

OPEN HEAVEN 17 APRIL 2023 MESSAGE

Many a time, people have something in their lives that they know is wrong, but say, “It’s not too bad”. By the time you Say it is not too bad, it means it’s already bad; you are just looking for an adjective to qualify ‘bad’.

In Genesis 9:20-25, Noah – that great man of God who survived the flood, must have had a habit of drinking just a little wine occasionally. Not too bad, right? However, one day, he took one cup too many and became drunk.

When he woke up, he pronounced a curse on one of his three sons, saying he would become a servant of servants. He cursed his own legacy. Worse still is the second man with this same habit – Lot. In Genesis 19:30-38; Lot had just been rescued from destruction, but he too had the habit of taking just a little wine occasionally.

His two daughters got him drunk and made him sleep with them one after the other and he produced children by them. When you go through the Scriptures to see these two families that he produced, you wouldn’t want to end up like them.

One set were the Moabites (Genesis 19:37) and the second were the Ammonites — a people so terrible that they ripped open a pregnant woman (Amos 1:13). See what God had to say about them in Zephaniah 2:9: Therefore as I live, saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, Surely Moab shall be as Sodom, and the children of Ammon as Gomorrah, even the breeding of nettles and saltpits, and a perpetual desolation: the residue of my people shall spoil them, and the remnant of my people shall possess them.

All these happened because Lot decided to drink just a ‘little wine’. Stop indulging your bad habits; stop justifying your evil actions. Don’t indulge in anything that is bad at all. Abstain from anything that does not glorify the Lord.

Only then can your destiny really be secure in Christ. For some, it is secular music or unnecessary closeness to people of the opposite sex. That is all the devil needs to get you into fornication. Song of Solomon 2:15 says, “Jake us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.”

OPEN HEAVEN 17 APRIL 2023 PRAYER POINT

Father, any little fox that can spoil my vine, please remove it now, in Jesus’ name.

OPEN HEAVEN 17 APRIL 2023 HYMN

HYMN 1 – BE GLAD IN THE LORD AND REJOICE

1. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice,
All ye that are upright in heart;
And ye that have made Him your choice,
Bid sadness and sorrow depart.

CHORUS
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 words;
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. Thơ’ darkness Surround you by day,
Your sky by the night be o’er cast,
Let nothing your spirit dismay.
But trust till the danger is past.

5. Be glad in the Lord and rejoice,
His praises proclaiming in song:
With harp, and with organ, and voice,
The loud hallelujahs prolong!

OPEN HEAVEN 17 APRIL 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 KINGS 21-22

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

Hello Beloved, we are delighted that you are joining us again today. We always look forward to your participation. Please declare these declarations with faith and trust that God will bring them to fruition. Amen!

Note: These prayers are spiritual and can only be understood and fully enjoyed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed by these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

To fully benefit from these prayers, you must first accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me for 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 Jesus’ name, I pray. AMEN!

If you participated in that 

life-changing prayer! Please contact us at [email protected] today.

✅ Open Heavens 15 April 2023

✅ Powerful Declarations For today 15 April 2023

Today’s Confession: I confess today that I experience exponential growth and increase in my spiritual life. I commit to investing in my spiritual life by studying the Word, praying and fasting. I refuse to remain slave to things I should be Lord over. I grow spiritually and stand in my authority in Christ Jesus in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.

Father forgive my sins and transform me into a new creature in the name of Jesus.

Father, help me to always stand in awe of Your greatness. May I never argue Your Lordship in Jesus’ name.

Father, help me not to leave my spiritual life unattended to; I refuse to be spiritually immature in Jesus’ name.

Lord, Grant me grace to engage in more spiritual exercises from now and let my spiritual growth be rapid. Let my power over the devil be established in Jesus’ name.

Father, please give me complete victory over my belly. May it not be too difficult for me to fast and pray in Jesus’ name.

Father, help me to consecrate myself unto You in fasting on a regular basis in Jesus’ name.

Father, I call You my Lord today and I promise to live my life according to Your word, now and always.

Father, help me to passionately desire the milk of the Word that I may daily grow therein in Jesus’ name.

Oh Lord as I commit to studying Your Word daily, let the Spirit in the word of God steer me to do all the other things needed for my spiritual growth in Jesus’ name.

Lord, grant me the wisdom to always worship You as I ought to. May I never reject You as my Lord in Jesus’ name. 

Lord help me to serve You with fear, and rejoice with trembling in the name of Jesus.

Father open my eyes to see every business/work opportunity in the name of Jesus.

Oh Lord, please make me a continual and habitual person of praise in Jesus’ name.

Lord, bless Your son Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye for all his years of continual service, remember him, guide him on the path, help him remain focused, bless his entire household, and fulfill all Your promises for their liberation and ministry, Lord of peace, may You grant him and his family peace at all times and in every way (2 Thess. 3:16). May You equip him with everything good for doing Your will, and may You work in him what is pleasing to You, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. I ask You to deliver him from people who have wrong motives, I also pray that he will have joy in his ministry; and that he will always feel strong and refreshed in his spirit, soul, and body. in Jesus’ name.

Father, bless everyone dedicating their time to pray through these prayers & declarations at the point of their needs. Give them the grace to share/rebroadcast, in Jesus’ name.

Thank You, Lord,  for everyone working on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Please Lord, perfect everything that concerns them and makes them great, in this new year, expand and move the platform forward for Your Kingdom. Grant the workers wisdom and inspiration on how to expand in Jesus’ name. Jesus name.

Lord all those who have been rebroadcasting these prayers and declarations, give them the grace to keep up with this good work of Faith, in the name of Jesus.

By faith, appreciate God for answered prayers. Your testimonies are undeniable 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.

Submit yourself and your personal petitions to God. Cast all your cares on Him, for He cares for you.

( Philippians 4:6)

In Jesus’ name, I pray.

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

Thank you Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).

#GodBlessOurNation

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

See you here tomorrow.

Hello Beloved, we are delighted that you are joining us again today. We always look forward to your participation. Please declare these declarations with faith and trust that God will bring them to fruition. Amen!

Note: These prayers are spiritual and can only be understood and fully enjoyed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed by these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

To fully benefit from these prayers, you must first accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me for 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 Jesus’ name, I pray. AMEN!

If you participated in that 

life-changing prayer! Please contact us at [email protected] today.

✅ Open Heavens 15 April 2023

✅ Prayer Points For Open Heavens 15 April 2023

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I experience exponential growth and increase in my spiritual life. I commit to investing in my spiritual life by studying the Word, praying and fasting. I refuse to remain slave to things I should be Lord over. I grow spiritually and stand in my authority in Christ Jesus in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare blessings, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto Him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

I decree and declare that I am strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.

I decree and declare that although all things are lawful unto me, all things are not expedient: and I will not be brought under the power of any in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I receive victory over my belly and I am empowered with Grace to fast and pray always in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I commit to growing an maturing spiritually. I grow from being a child to becoming a son of God. Satan will not play with me or toss me about because I am a grown man and I know my place in Christ Jesus in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I spend quality time studying my Bible, I hate sin; I fast and pray regularly, I love my neighbour as myself in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I do not waste the time I should spend building my relationship with God on frivolities. I do not eat when I should be fasting. I do not sleep when I should be praying. I do not spend time on entertainment, when I should be studying my Bible in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I will teach others the things that have been committed to me in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I am strong and engraced to ensure. I am a good soldier of Jesus Christ.

I decree and declare that I fight the good fight of faith. I do not entangle myself with the affairs of this life; that I may please Him who has chosen me to be a soldier in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I worship the Lord and praise Him for His might and His marvelous works.

I decree and declare that all that I am and all that I have acknowledges the greatness of God and bows before Him in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I worship the Lord always and forever. I am not coerced or cajoled to praise His Name.

I decree and declare let the Lord’s kingdom come, and let His will be done in earth, as it is in heaven in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto me in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I devote my time and my life to seeking the Lord and I find him in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that everything that people chase after, chases after me in the name of Jesus!

I declare that I seek the Lord in worship, I seek Him through Bible study, I seek Him in prayers. I Set my love upon God. I Love Him with all my heart, soul and mind as Jesus instructed us in Matthew 22:37 in Jesus mighty name.

Thank You Father for your son Pastor E. A Adeboye, and how You keep using him worldwide. Lord may Your grace be multiplied to him and may You cause an increase to every seed You have planted through him. Lord of peace, may You grant him and his family peace at all times and in every way (2 Thess. 3:16). May You equip him with everything good for doing Your will, and may You work in him what is pleasing to You, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. I ask You to deliver him from people who have wrong motives. I also pray that he will have joy in his ministry; and that he will always feel strong and refreshed in his spirit, soul, and body. I decree and declare may the wisdom and inspiration of the Almighty upon him never cease and the grace of God will continually dwell with him and his entire household, may they continue to enjoy Your faithfulness in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare heaven responds to these prayers and declarations as I say them and I receive answers in Jesus’ name.

Holy Spirit thank You for the intercessory team, thank You for Your power and presence in their midst, please continue to inspire the intercessory team for more prophetic declarations. Help them to continue to communicate Your heart even through these declarations, please continue to inspire them for more prophetic declarations in Jesus’ name.

Thank You, Lord, for everyone working on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Please Lord, perfect everything that concerns them, make them great, in this new year, expand, and move the platform forward for Your Kingdom. Grant the workers wisdom and inspiration on how to expand in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Holy Spirit for all the testimonies and miracles coming through these prayers. May they be permanent in Jesus’ name.

Father, let everybody joining in to say these declarations all over the world experience great miracles throughout this month. May we have numerous testimonies in Jesus’ name.

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

See you tomorrow!

OPEN HEAVEN 16 APRIL 2023 MEMORIZE: Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles.” — (Proverbs 21:23)

OPEN HEAVEN 16 APRIL 2023 BIBLE READING 2 SAMUEL 1:1-16

1 Now it came to pass after the death of Saul, when David was returned from the slaughter of the Amalekites, and David had abode two days in Ziklag;

2 It came even to pass on the third day, that, behold, a man came out of the camp from Saul with his clothes rent, and earth upon his head: and so it was, when he came to David, that he fell to the earth, and did obeisance.

3 And David said unto him, From whence comest thou? And he said unto him, Out of the camp of Israel am I escaped.

4 And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also.

5 And David said unto the young man that told him, How knowest thou that Saul and Jonathan his son be dead?

6 And the young man that told him said, As I happened by chance upon mount Gilboa, behold, Saul leaned upon his spear; and, lo, the chariots and horsemen followed hard after him.

7 And when he looked behind him, he saw me, and called unto me. And I answered, Here am I.

8 And he said unto me, Who art thou? And I answered him, I am an Amalekite.

9 He said unto me again, Stand, I pray thee, upon me, and slay me: for anguish is come upon me, because my life is yet whole in me.

10 So I stood upon him, and slew him, because I was sure that he could not live after that he was fallen: and I took the crown that was upon his head, and the bracelet that was on his arm, and have brought them hither unto my lord.

11 Then David took hold on his clothes, and rent them; and likewise all the men that were with him:

12 And they mourned, and wept, and fasted until even, for Saul, and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the Lord, and for the house of Israel; because they were fallen by the sword.

13 And David said unto the young man that told him, Whence art thou? And he answered, I am the son of a stranger, an Amalekite.

14 And David said unto him, How wast thou not afraid to stretch forth thine hand to destroy the Lord’s anointed?

15 And David called one of the young men, and said, Go near, and fall upon him. And he smote him that he died.

16 And David said unto him, Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain the Lord’s anointed.

OPEN HEAVEN 16 APRIL 2023 MESSAGE

If you cannot control your tongue, it is only a matter of time before you talk yourself into destruction. Hidden behind the need to always talk is the need to be noticed – the need to get everyone’s attention, and that alone is enough to destroy anyone.

In today’s text, we read about the young man who just wanted to get unnecessary attention. He formulated a story that he thought would impress David, telling him that he had killed Saul, not knowing that his quest for attention would be his undoing.

(2 Samuel 1:16) says: And David said unto him, Thy blood be upon thy head; for thy mouth hath testified against thee, saying, I have slain the LORD’s anointed.

Believe me honestly, the less you talk, the better for you, because everything you are saying is being recorded and will be played back on the day of judgment. Jesus Christ said in Matthew 12:36, “But I say unto you, That every idle word that men Shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment.”

I was at a meeting with some big men of God and there was one fellow there who talked and talked to such an extent that I said, “Sir, you think you know more than every one of us? If you would just keep quiet, you might learn something.” Wise people listen more than they speak because they know that the more they understand, the better the value of what they say. James 1:19 says that you must be quick to hear and slow to speak.

In the multitude of words there wanteth not sin: but he that refraineth his lips is wise. (Proverbs 10:19) Controlling your tongue is a major key to living holy. May your tongue not take you to hell, in Jesus’ name.

OPEN HEAVEN 16 APRIL 2023 PRAYER POINT

Father, please give me the grace to control my tongue at all times, in Jesus’ name.

OPEN HEAVEN 16 APRIL 2023 HYMN

HYMN 18 – WHEN WE WALK WITH THE LORD

1. When we walk with the Lord,
In the light of His word,
What a glory He sheds on our way!
While we do His good will
He abides with us still,
And with all who will trust and obey.

CHORUS
Trust and obey!
For there’s no other way
To be happy in Jesus,
But to trust and obey.

2. Not a shadow can rise,
Not a cloud in the skies,
But His smile quickly drives it away;
Not a doubt nor a fear,
Not a sigh nor a tear,
Can abide while we trust and obey.

3. Not a burden we bear,
Not a sorrow we share
But our toil He doth richly repay;
Not a grief nor a loss,
Not a frown nor a cross,
But is blest if we trust and obey

4. But we never can prove
The delights of His love,
Until all on the altar we lay,
For the favour He shows
And the joy He bestows
Are for them who will trust and obey.

5. Then in fellowship sweet
We will sit at His feet,
Or we’ll walk by His side in the way,
What He says we will do,
Where He sends we will go,
Never fear, only trust and obey.

OPEN HEAVEN 16 APRIL 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 KINGS 19-20

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

LESSON THIRTY-THREE (33)
TOPIC: MANAGING DIFFICULT PEOPLE

*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 friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

OPENING PRAYER: Almighty Father, give me the required wisdom I need to manage difficult people in the name of Jesus.

BIBLE PASSAGE: GENESIS 13:7-11

[7]And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram’s cattle and the herdmen of Lot’s cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land.

[8]And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.

[9]Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.

[10]And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar.

[11]Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other.

MEMORY VERSE: “It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.’’ Proverbs 20:3

LESSON INTRODUCTION: A difficult person may be one who is snobbish, argumentative, quarrelsome, selfish, insensitive or rude. Difficult people seem to know just how to “push one’s buttons” and stir up trouble. By difficult persons, we mean people with certain personality traits or emotional characteristics that make it difficult for you to relate with them. Difficult people can take many forms, however, it is expedient to learn how to manage them.

TEXT REVIEW: Genesis 13:7-11.
In Genesis 13:7, the Bible records that “there was strife between the herdsmen of Abraham’s cattle and herdsmen of Lot’s cattle”
-The teacher should identify five (5) things
Abraham did to curtail the strife from Genesis 13:8-12
i. ——————-
ii.——————–
iii. ——————-
iv. ——————–

LESSON OUTLINES
LESSON OUTLINE 1: IDENTIFY DIFFICULT PEOPLE
i. The ‘Downers’: Those who always have something bad to say, they complain, criticize and judge. (2 Sam.6:20-21).

ii. The ‘Better Tanks’: Also known as know it all.” They are arrogant and usually think their opinion is superior on every issue. When they are wrong, they get defensive. (1Sam.2:3).

iii. The ‘Passives’: Also are known as “Push-Overs.” They do not contribute much to conversations or people around them and let others do the hard work. Luke 10:40

iv. The ‘Snipers’: These are quick attackers; they use rude comments, biting mockery or insults during interactions that cut people down.

v. The ‘Blame gamers’: Those who shift blame or give excuses for their wrongdoings rather than try to resolve problems. Gen.3:9-12

vi. The ‘Yes people’: They agree to every commitment, yet rarely deliver. You cannot trust them to follow through. Matt.21:28-30

vii. The ‘No People’: They are quick to point out why something will not work. They are flexible.
2Kgs.7:1-2

viii. The Dictators: They bully and intimidate, they are constantly demanding and brutally critical. 2 Chron.32:9-15

ix. The ‘Grenade Person’: This person, after a brief period of calm, explodes into unfocused ranting and raving about things that have nothing to do with the present circumstances. Matt.2:16

x. The ‘Perfectionist’: Someone who is not willing to settle for anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT PEOPLE
A.The teacher should point out that believers’ response to difficult people should model the examples provided by Jesus.

B.The teacher should explain how to manage difficult people as indicated below:
i. Be calm: Avoid losing your temper or flaring up at difficult people. Prov.14:29

ii. Understand the person’s intentions: Try to identify the person’s trigger. Find out what is making them act difficult. 1Thess.5:21

iii. Do a background check. Find out how others have been relating with the person. Eccl.1:13

iv. Let the person know your intentions: Sometimes, people are resistant because they think you are being difficult with them. Col.4:6

v. Build a rapport: Try to establish a closer relationship with the person and learn about their families, hobbies, important dates, etc. Prov.18:24a

vi. Escalate to a higher authority for resolution: Sometimes, the way to get along with the person may be through the top-down approach.
Matt.18:15-17

vii.Apply godly wisdom: Sometimes, wisdom demands that you learn how to avoid conflict with a difficult person or know when to walk away.

C. The teacher should caution students against becoming the ‘difficult person’ themselves. Prov.22:3

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: How do you ensure that you do not become a difficult person while attempting to manage difficult persons?

SUMMARY: A wise man foresee evil and avoid being involved in it. To have adequate knowledge about a thing is not sufficient but to apply the knowledge appropriately. Prov.22:3

CONCLUSION: Dealing with difficult people is an exercise in patience, love, and grace.

EVALUATION: Mention seven ways to manage difficult people.

CLOSING PRAYER: Almighty Father, help me to manage difficult people in Jesus name.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) practical ways you have employed in handling difficult people (No mark).

LESSON THIRTY-THREE (33)
TOPIC: MANAGING DIFFICULT PEOPLE

*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 friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee

5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

MEMORY VERSE: “It is an honour for a man to cease from strife: but every fool will be meddling.’’ Proverbs 20:3

BIBLE PASSAGE: Genesis 13:7-11

[7]And there was a strife between the herdmen of Abram’s cattle and the herdmen of Lot’s cattle: and the Canaanite and the Perizzite dwelled then in the land.

[8]And Abram said unto Lot, Let there be no strife, I pray thee, between me and thee, and between my herdmen and thy herdmen; for we be brethren.

[9]Is not the whole land before thee? separate thyself, I pray thee, from me: if thou wilt take the left hand, then I will go to the right; or if thou depart to the right hand, then I will go to the left.

[10]And Lot lifted up his eyes, and beheld all the plain of Jordan, that it was well watered every where, before the LORD destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah, even as the garden of the LORD, like the land of Egypt, as thou comest unto Zoar.

[11]Then Lot chose him all the plain of Jordan; and Lot journeyed east: and they separated themselves the one from the other.

LESSON INTRODUCTION: A difficult person may be one who is snobbish, argumentative, quarrelsome, selfish, insensitive or rude. Difficult people seem to know just how to “push one’s buttons” and stir up trouble. By difficult persons, we mean people with certain personality traits or emotional characteristics that make it difficult for you to relate with them. Difficult people can take many forms, however, it is expedient to learn how to manage them.

OUTLINES:
1. IDENTIFYING DIFFICULT PEOPLE
2. HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT PEOPLE

1. IDENTIFYING DIFFICULT PEOPLE
There are different types of difficult people.
i. The ‘Downers’: Those who always have something bad to say, they complain, criticize and judge. (2 Sam.6:20-21).

ii. The ‘Better Tanks’: Also known as know it all.” They are arrogant and usually think their opinion is superior on every issue. When they are wrong, they get defensive. (1Sam.2:3).

iii. The ‘Passives’: Also are known as “Push-Overs.” They do not contribute much to conversations or people around them and let others do the hard work. Luke 10:40

iv. The ‘Snipers’: These are quick attackers; they use rude comments, biting mockery or insults during interactions that cut people down.

v. The ‘Blame gamers’: Those who shift blame or give excuses for their wrongdoings rather than try to resolve problems. Gen.3:9-12

vi. The ‘Yes people’: They agree to every commitment, yet rarely deliver. You cannot trust them to follow through. Matt.21:28-30

vii. The ‘No People’: They are quick to point out why something will not work. They are flexible.
2Kgs.7:1-2

viii. The Dictators: They bully and intimidate, they are constantly demanding and brutally critical. 2 Chron.32:9-15

ix. The ‘Grenade Person’: This person, after a brief period of calm, explodes into unfocused ranting and raving about things that have nothing to do with the present circumstances. Matt.2:16

x. The ‘Perfectionist’: Someone who is not willing to settle for anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards.

2. HOW TO MANAGE DIFFICULT PEOPLE
Our response to difficult people should model the examples provided by Jesus. Here are some of the things we need to do:
1. Be calm. Avoid losing your temper or flaring up at difficult people Prov.14:29

2. Understand the person’s intentions. Try to identify the person’s trigger. Find out what makes them act difficult. 1Thess.5:21

3. Do a background check. Find out how others have been relating with the person. Eccl.1:13

4. Let the person know your intention. Sometimes, people are resistant because they think you are being difficult with them. Col.4:6
Col.4:6

5. Build a rapport: Try to establish a closer relationship with the person and learn about their families, hobbies, important dates, etc. Prov.18:24a

6. Go to a higher authority for resolution. Sometimes, the way to get along with the person may be through the top-down approach. Matt.18:15-17

7. Apply godly wisdom. Sometimes, wisdom demands that you learn how to avoid conflict with a difficult person or know when to walk away.

You need to be careful not to become the ‘difficult person’ yourself Prov.22:3

CONCLUSION: Dealing with difficult people is an exercise in patience, love, and grace.

QUESTIONS:
1. Mention three (3) types of difficult people.
2. How can believers handle difficult people?

FURTHER READINGS: MON: Eccl. 10:12. TUE:
1Jn.4:1. WED: Prov.27:12. THUR: Ps.94:4. FRI:
Prov.26:21, SAT: Ps.44:13. SUN: 1 Pet. 3:5.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five (5) practical ways you have employed in handling difficult people (No mark).

LESSON: THIRTY-THREE (32)
DATE: SUNDAY
TOPIC: INTER-PERSONAL TRUST

*SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN*
*1.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

*2.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

*3.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

*4.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee

*5.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

*6.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

MEMORY VERSE: “The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain”. Proverbs 31:11(NKJV).

BIBLE PASSAGE: ACTS 6:2-7

2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:

6 Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them.

7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

INTRODUCTION: The five-letter “trust” occurs in 139 verses in the Bible (KJV). While there are various root words translated ” trust”, in this context, it means reliance on the integrity, strength, or ability of a person or thing. Trust can be dependent or relational. Dependent trust is between man and God in which an individual completely trusts God while relational trust deals with with human relationships and signifies the trust one reposes in another person. We shall focus on the attribute of a trustworthy person and how to be one.

LESSON OUTLINES
1. ATTRIBUTES OF A TRUSTWORTHY PERSON
2. BEING TRUSTWORTHY

1. ATTRIBUTES OF A TRUSTWORTHY PERSON
There a trustworthy people are:
1. Tenacious: Trustworthy people are stubbornly unyielding to untruthfulness (Dan. 1:8).

2. Resolute: This means they are unwavering (Ruth 1:16).

3. Unbendable: They are always determined to do the right thing (Esth. 3:2).

4. Steady: They are straightforward (2Chr. 24:11-12).

5. Tested: They have proved their trustworthiness through thick and thin (1Sam. 12:3).

6. Accountable: They are always answerable for whatever task they engage in (Neh. 13:13).

7. Wholistic: They can be wholly trusted with time, money, the opposite sex, work, etc.

8. Reliable: They have your back and do not betray a trust or leak a secret for any reason (Prov. 14:23).

9. Weighty: Trust is weighty but not burdensome as a result; the carrier is conscious of carrying something important and does not misbehave (Gen. 39:9).

10. Solid: They are always firm (Job 17:9).

2. BEING TRUSTWORTHY
Being trustworthy is an intentional, planned, and decisive resolve an individual makes (Dan. 5:17). Trust is consciously earned by an individual (Prov. 31:12); it is not entrusted to anyone. There is a price tag of sacrifices to be paid by anyone who chooses to be trustworthy (Gen. 39:10). We need to ask God for help as we take time to study and obey His words because trust is the bedrock of a lasting relationship.
Some of the rewards of being trustworthy are peace of mind, boldness, a crown if honour, and an asset while the consequences of distrust include: shame, dishonour, and loss of opportunities.

CONCLUSION: Trust is significant and essential to any relationship we may build because it is this trust in one another that forms the foundation of a strong relationship.

QUESTIONS:
1. Mention four attribute of a trustworthy person.
2. How can one be trustworthy?

LESSON: THIRTY-THREE (33)
DATE: SUNDAY
TOPIC: INTER-PERSONAL TRUST

*SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN*
*1.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.

*2.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friend friendship suits me well,
Both young and will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.

*3.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.

*4.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee

*5.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.

*6.* O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

OPENING PRAYER: Father, teach me to trust and be trusted in Jesus name.

MEMORY VERSE: “The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain”. Proverbs 31:11(NKJV).

BIBLE PASSAGE: ACTS 6:2-7

2 Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.

3 Wherefore, brethren, look ye out among you seven men of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, whom we may appoint over this business.

4 But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word.

5 And the saying pleased the whole multitude: and they chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Ghost, and Philip, and Prochorus, and Nicanor, and Timon, and Parmenas, and Nicolas a proselyte of Antioch:

6 Whom they set before the apostles: and when they had prayed, they laid their hands on them

7 And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith.

INTRODUCTION: The five-letter “trust” occurs in 139 verses in the Bible (KJV). While there are various root words translated ” trust”, in this context, it means reliance on the integrity, strength, or ability of a person or thing. Trust can be dependent or relational. Dependent trust is between man and God in which an individual completely trusts God while relational trust deals with with human relationships and signifies the trust one reposes in another person. We shall focus on the attribute of a trustworthy person and how to be one.

TEACHING REVIEW: Acts 6:2-7
i. In the above scriptures, it got to a time that the apostle realised the need to face the ministry of the word squarely, ……..v2.

ii. Therefore, they requested seven men from among the people
a. Of honest report,
b. ………….and …………that may oversee the affair of the people on their behalf, ……….v3.

iii. So that the apostles could ………v4.
iv. …………..v5.
v. ……………v6.
vi. ……………v7.

LESSON OUTLINES:
1. ATTRIBUTES OF A TRUSTWORTHY PERSON
2. BEING TRUSTWORTHY

1. ATTRIBUTES OF A TRUSTWORTHY PERSON
Teacher should ask students to give their ideas of a trustworthy person and later guide the class with the following point.
Trustworthy people are:

1. Tenacious: Trustworthy people are stubbornly unyielding to untruthfulness (Dan. 1:8).

2. Resolute: This means they are unwavering (Ruth 1:16).

3. Unbendable: They are always determined to do the right thing (Esth. 3:2).

4. Steady: They are straightforward (2Chr. 24:11-12).

5. Tested: They have proved their trustworthiness through thick and thin (1Sam. 12:3).

6. Accountable: They are always answerable for whatever task they engage in (Neh. 13:13).

7. Wholistic: They can be wholly trusted with time, money, the opposite sex, work, etc.

8. Reliable: They have your back and do not betray a trust or leak a secret for any reason (Prov. 14:23).

9. Weighty: Trust is weighty but not burdensome as a result; the carrier is conscious of carrying something important and does not misbehave (Gen. 39:9).

10. Solid: They are always firm (Job 17:9).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: How many of these attribute do you posses?

2. BEING TRUSTWORTHY
A. Being trustworthy is an intentional, planned, and decisive resolve an individual makes (Dan. 5:17). Trust is consciously earned by an individual (Prov. 31:12); it is not entrusted to anyone.

B. There is a price tag of sacrifices to be paid by anyone who chooses to be trustworthy (Gen. 39:10).

C. We need to ask God for help as we take time to study and obey His words because trust is the bedrock of a lasting relationship.

D. Some of the rewards of being trustworthy are peace of mind, boldness, a crown if honour, and an asset while the consequences of distrust include: shame, dishonour, and loss of opportunities.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: Have you been embarrassed because you were not trustworthy?

CONCLUSION: Trust is significant and essential to any relationship we may build because it is this trust in one another that forms the foundation of a strong relationship.

CLOSING PRAYER: Heavenly Father, wherever I associate myself let me be found trustworthy people around me in Jesus name.

ASSIGNMENT: List five areas of your life where you need to work on to be more trustworthy (2×5=10Marks).

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 APRIL 2023 MEMORIZE: For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Romans 8:15

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 APRIL 2023 BIBLE READING ROMANS 8:14-17

[14]For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.

[15]For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

[16]The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

[17]And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 APRIL 2023 MESSAGE

There are different levels of relationship one could have with God. Each of these levels is reflected in the name you call Him. Truly He is your God, Lord, and Master. If you area true child of God and consider Him your Father, you can call Him Father or Daddy.

However, according to the memory verse, there is a level of relationship you can have with God that would cause you to cry Abba Father. “Abba Father” is an endearment for God, and only people who have an intimate relationship with Him can use it with ease.

Calling God “Abba Father”, signifies that you know Him well enough to see Him in that light. To cry “Abba Father”, you must know God: who He is, what He has, and what He can do. Only His heirs have the license to call Him that.

Beloved, cultivate an intimate relationship with God so you can enjoy the blessings that come with calling God “Abba Father” if that is not who He is to you yet.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 APRIL 2023 REFLECTION

Are you intimate enough with God to cry “Abba Father”?

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 APRIL 2023 HYMN

HYMN 11 – O LORD MY GOD! WHEN AM IN AWESOME WONDER

1. O lord my God!
When am in awesome wonder,
consider all
The worlds thy hands hath made
I see the stars,
I heard the rolling thunder
Thy pow’r thro’ out
The universe displayed

2. And when I think
That God, His Son not sparing
Sent Him to die
I scare can take it in;
That on the cross,
My burden gladly bearing,
He bled and died
To take away my sin.

3. Then through the woods
And forest glads I wander,
And hear the birds
Sing sweetly in the tress;
When I look down
From lofty mountain grandeur
And hear the brook
And feel the gentle breeze;

4. When Christ shall come
With shout of acclamation
And take me home,
What joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow
In humble adoration
And there proclaim,
My God how great Thou art!

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 15 APRIL 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 KINGS 16-18

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

Hello Beloved, we are delighted that you are joining us again today. We always look forward to your participation. Please declare these declarations with faith and trust that God will bring them to fruition. Amen!

Note: These prayers are spiritual and can only be understood and fully enjoyed by God’s children. If you want to be blessed by these prayers, you must first, surrender your life to the Lord Jesus Christ, by saying this prayer:

To fully benefit from these prayers, you must first accept Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior.

Lord Jesus, I come before You today with a broken and contrite heart full of repentance. Please, forgive me for 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 Jesus’ name, I pray. AMEN!

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✅ Open Heavens 14 April 2023

✅ Prayer Points For Open Heavens 14 April 2023

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that I am called with a holy calling, not according to works but according to God’s own purpose and grace which was given to me in Christ Jesus before the world began. I function in my place of destiny in Christ and I do not let earthly desires ad appetites rule me. I put my flesh under subjection and I grow my spirit by the power of God in the mighty name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

Praises and Thanksgiving be unto the Lord for his great works in my life.

I decree and declare that I am not useless or purposeless. God created me for a reason and purpose in Him. I am God’s battle axe and His weapon of war. I will not be useless and fail in my purpose. I will fulfil purpose to the fullest in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I am God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that I should walk in them in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I know the purpose of God for my life and I run with it with so much vigour that it becomes like food to me in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that God prunes my desires and appetite. I let go of every unhealthy desire and obsession with food. I do not live to eat, I live for more pressing, destiny matters in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I put my appetite under subjection. I will not let food rob me of my God-ordained destiny in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I tap into the grace of God that is available for me and I fast often in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that God’s will is coming to pass and His glory is beginning to shine in me in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I do the will of God and people glorify God for my life in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I’ll continue in God’s will and I finish strong in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I will be fruitful and prosperous in all of my doings in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that though the young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: I shall not want any good thing for I trust in the Lord in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that the Lord is my shield and no weapon formed against me shall prosper in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that I will wait patiently for the LORD; and he will incline unto me, and hear my cry In the name of Jesus

I decree and declare that I am blessed I do not turn aside to lies in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that my family will be impacted by the power of God in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Father for your son Pastor E. A Adeboye, and how You keep using him worldwide. Lord may Your grace be multiplied to him and may You cause an increase to every seed You have planted through him. Lord of peace, may You grant him and his family peace at all times and in every way (2 Thess. 3:16). May You equip him with everything good for doing Your will, and may You work in him what is pleasing to You, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. I ask You to deliver him from people who have wrong motives. I also pray that he will have joy in his ministry; and that he will always feel strong and refreshed in his spirit, soul, and body. I decree and declare may the wisdom and inspiration of the Almighty upon him never cease and the grace of God will continually dwell with him and his entire household, may they continue to enjoy Your faithfulness in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare heaven responds to these prayers and declarations as I say them and I receive answers in Jesus’ name.

Holy Spirit thank You for the intercessory team, thank You for Your power and presence in their midst, please continue to inspire the intercessory team for more prophetic declarations. Help them to continue to communicate Your heart even through these declarations, please continue to inspire them for more prophetic declarations in Jesus’ name.

Thank You, Lord, for everyone working on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Please Lord, perfect everything that concerns them, make them great, in this new year, expand, and move the platform forward for Your Kingdom. Grant the workers wisdom and inspiration on how to expand in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Holy Spirit for all the testimonies and miracles coming through these prayers. May they be permanent in Jesus’ name.

Father, let everybody joining in to say these declarations all over the world experience great miracles throughout this month. May we have numerous testimonies in Jesus’ name.

Somebody shout Hallelujah!

See you tomorrow!