God is the greatest physician. He is the highest surgeon. Nothing is incurable with Him.

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that He was wounded for my transgressions, He was bruised for my iniquities: the chastisement of my peace was upon Him; and by His stripes, I am healed in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

Open Heavens 13 May 2023

Daily Declarations For today 13 May 2023

15 Midnight Prayers To Reverse Delayed Destinies

How To Pray Effective Midnight Prayers

Psalms And Prayers Against Delay

Let’s Pray!

Heavenly Father, I thank You for today, for bringing me to yet another beautiful day that You have made. Lord accept my thanks in Jesus’ name

Lord, I ask for Your mercy in any area of my life that I have sinned against You. Father, forgive me in Jesus’ name.

Oh Lord God of all flesh: with You, nothing is difficult or impossible. Step into my situation today, in Jesus’ name.

Oh Lord Jesus, curer of the incurable have mercy upon me and heal me of these conditions (mention), in the mighty name of Jesus.

Father, I pray for myself and every person that is ill with any kind of genetic sickness. I know that the One who created everyone can create new body parts for those who need them. I am believing You that, whichever body part needs a replacement in our body will indeed be replaced, in Jesus’ name.

Father, please uproot everything You have not planted in me tonight, in Jesus’ name.

Please Lord, by Your mercies, heal my family member (mention) and strengthen them. Satisfy them with long life in the name of Jesus.

Father, You are the curer of the incurable. Please Lord heal every damaged part of me. Reach my household and heal them totally in the name of Jesus.

Lord help me to live in peace with everyone around me, and direct me to the right people in Jesus’ name.

Father grant me the grace to be fervent in prayers and to tarry in studying Your word in the name of Jesus.

Lord Almighty, grant me divine knowledge and understanding of Your Word in the name of Jesus.

Just as You healed the woman with the issue of blood by the touch of her garment, I receive my healing by the power of Your Word and Spirit, in Jesus’ name.

O Lord Almighty, let Your divine favor and grace surround me like a shield and let every door that has been shut against me be opened by Your hand, in Jesus’ name.

I receive supernatural wisdom and understanding to navigate through difficult situations and make the right decisions, in Jesus’ name.

Every curse and negative pronouncement over my life is broken and nullified by the power in the blood of Jesus, Amen.

Thank you, Lord, for making a way for me where there seemed to be no way, and for showing me that you are the All-Sufficient God who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all I can ask or think, in Jesus’ name.

Father help me to walk with You till the end so I can be rewarded by You 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, and bless his entire household, in Jesus’ name.

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

Thank You, Lord,  for everyone working on this community (RCCGONLINE.ORG).

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 a 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.

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 For This Week:

Monday: Open Heavens 8 May 2023

Tuesday: Open Heavens 9 May 2023

Wednesday: Open Heavens 10 May 2023

Thursday: Open Heavens 11 May 2023

Friday: Open Heavens 12 May 2023

Saturday: Open Heavens 13 May 2023

Sunday: Open Heavens 14 May 2023

God is the greatest physician. He is the highest surgeon. Nothing is incurable with Him.

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today that He was wounded for my transgressions, He was bruised for my iniquities: the chastisement of my peace was upon Him; and by His stripes, I am healed in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

Open Heavens 13 May 2023

Prayer Points For Open Heavens 13 May 2023

15 Midnight Prayers To Reverse Delayed Destinies

How To Pray Effective Midnight Prayers

Psalms And Prayers Against Delay

Let’s Declare!

I decree and declare that the healer that is greater than any and every doctor is looking into my situation and sorting it out in the name of Jesus.

But Jesus was wounded for my transgressions, he was bruised for my iniquities: the chastisement of my peace was upon him, and with his stripes, I am healed in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare to every strong man that has kept me in bondage and intimidated me for years. Hear the word of the Lord; Jesus Christ is the stronger man. He is stronger than the strongest. Therefore through His power and name, I command my deliverance and total freedom from you in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that for every area of my life where I’m being troubled by any spirit of infirmity, j am set free today, in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that every negative report I have received from a doctor is changed in my favor in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare to my body parts; my God is the creator of all flesh. He is the greatest surgeon. Every part of me that needs to be fixed is replaced with new ones in the name of Jesus.

I decree, that every medical report that is contrary to my joy and well-being shall be turned around in the name of Jesus.

I declare that the Curer of the incurable lives inside me, any sickness trying to come into my body is repelled by the power of Jesus Christ.

I decree and declare that my day is blessed and I will find favor everywhere I go in the name of Jesus

I decree and declare; any door that has been shut against me due to ignorance or dishonor I open in the name of Jesus

I decree and declare; setback or stagnancy is not my portion I shall go from glory to glory in the name of Jesus.

I declare that my life is a testimony of God’s power and faithfulness, in Jesus’ name.

I declare that God will make a way for me today, and I will see His goodness and mercy in my life and household, in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare, everything that is not the plan of God in my life and household, begins to give way now in Jesus’ mighty name.

I declare and receive total settlement over my household this morning in Jesus’ mighty name.

I decree and declare, over this nation and nations around the world every chain and stronghold of darkness is destroyed, in the mighty name of Jesus

Thank You, Father, for your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye and his household, and how You keep using him worldwide.

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

Thank You, Lord, for everyone in this community (RCCGONLINE.ORG). 

Thank You Holy Spirit for all the testimonies and miracles coming through these declarations. 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!

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 For This Week:

Monday: Open Heavens 8 May 2023

Tuesday: Open Heavens 9 May 2023

Wednesday: Open Heavens 10 May 2023

Thursday: Open Heavens 11 May 2023

Friday: Open Heavens 12 May 2023

Saturday: Open Heavens 13 May 2023

Sunday: Open Heavens 14 May 2023

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 13 MAY 2023 MEMORIZE: Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. Isaiah 41:10

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 13 MAY 2023 BIBLE READING PSALMS 34:17-19

[17]The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles.

[18]The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

[19]Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 13 MAY 2023 MESSAGE

Suicide is a sin because it is self-murder and a one-way ticket to hell; so, my child, it is not allowed. People have suicidal thoughts probably because of loneliness, fear of failure, loss of friendships, fear of being stigmatized, depression, et cetera.

Remember that fear is from the devil. You must shun anything that would make you depressed as it is the major driving force behind a great number of suicides in the world today. As a child of God, if you ever have suicidal thoughts, it is the devil at work, and he wants to rob you of your glorious destiny.

The ways to prevent these thoughts in the first place is by not allowing challenges to weigh you down, surrounding yourself with happy people all the time, constantly reading the word of God, singing to God, and just keeping yourself busy with good activities.

Therefore, rebuke the devil and hold on to the promises of God, you will realize that the thoughts will disappear. However, if the thoughts remain with you, speak to a mature and godly counsellor.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 13 MAY 2023 KEY POINT

Anyone who commits suicide will go to hell.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 13 MAY 2023 HYMN

HYMN 19: JESUS LOVES ME! THIS I KNOW

1. Jesus loves me! this I know,
For the Bible tells me so;
Little ones to Him belong;
They are weak, but He is strong.

CHORUS
Yes, Jesus loves me,
Yes, Jesus loves me,
Yes, Jesus loves me,
The Bible tells me so.

2. Jesus loves me He who died,
Heaven’s gate to open wide,
He will wash away my sin,
Let His little child come in.

3. Jesus loves me, loves me still,
Tho’ I’m very weak and ill
From His shining throne on high
He will watch me where I lie.

4. Jesus loves me He will stay
Close beside me all the way,
If I love Him when I die
He will take me home on high.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 13 MAY 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 CHRONICLES 21-24

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OP13EN HEAVEN 13 MAY 2023 MEMORIZE: But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5

OPEN HEAVEN 13 MAY 2023 BIBLE READING LUKE 13:11-17

11 And, behold, there was a woman which had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bowed together, and could in no wise lift up herself.

12 And when Jesus saw her, he called her to him, and said unto her, Woman, thou art loosed from thine infirmity.

13 And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.

14 And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.

15 The Lord then answered him, and said, Thou hypocrite, doth not each one of you on the sabbath loose his ox or his ass from the stall, and lead him away to watering?

16 And ought not this woman, being a daughter of Abraham, whom Satan hath bound, lo, these eighteen years, be loosed from this bond on the sabbath day?

17 And when he had said these things, all his adversaries were ashamed: and all the people rejoiced for all the glorious things that were done by him.

OPEN HEAVEN 13 MAY 2023 MESSAGE

In Luke 11:21-22, the Bible says that when a strong man keeps his goods, they remain safe, but when a person stronger than he comes, the latter will overpower him. Jesus Christ is the stronger One. He is stronger than the strongest.

Our Bible reading for today tells the story of a woman who had been battling an ailment for 18 years. No matter how hard she tried, she could not stand upright because her problem wasn’t physical but spiritual. It was reported that she had the spirit of infirmity. When He rebuked the spirit, in an instant, for the first time in 18 years, she stood upright.

There are many diseases that the best of doctors cannot handle. This is because the source of most of them is spiritual and even the best machines cannot detect the presence of a demon. When you cannot locate the source of the problem, finding the solution becomes difficult.

When you hear that there is a strange sickness that cannot be diagnosed or cured, then you know immediately that it is a spiritual problem. If you are being troubled by any spirit of infirmity, you will be set free today, in Jesus’ name.

There is another kind of physical captivity that can come from birth. Some people are born with diseases that cannot be cured but only managed. When someone is born with asthma or sickle cell disease for example, the doctors only have medication to manage it.

However, I know that the One who created everyone can create new body parts for those who need them. In Mark 10:43-52, Bartimaeus – a blind man, met Jesus one day and got new eyes. I am believing God for you that, whichever body part needs a replacement in your body will indeed be replaced, in Jesus’ name.

There was this very wealthy woman who vomited whatever she ate. She went to doctors around the world but nothing they tried worked. As she arrived for a programme in the RCCG, she heard me say, “Let somebody shout halleluyah”. She opened her mouth to shout halleluyah and a worm jumped out. From that moment on she was whole. God can heal you of sicknesses that the doctors are helpless about, if you can touch Him with your praise today.

OPEN HEAVEN 13 MAY 2023 PRAYER POINT

Father, please uproot every thing You have not planted in me, in Jesus’ name.

OPEN HEAVEN 13 MAY 2023 HYMN

HYMNAL: 25 – THE GREAT PHYSICIAN NOW IS NEAR

1. The great Physician now is near,
The sympathising Jesus;
He speaks the drooping heart to cheer,
Oh, hear the voice of Jesus.

REFRAIN:
Sweetest note in seraph song,
Sweetest name on mortal tongue;
Sweetest carol ever sung,
Jesus, blessed Jesus.

2. Your many sins are all forgiven,
Oh, hear the voice of Jesus;
Go on your way in peace to heaven,
And wear a crown with Jesus.

3. All glory to the risen Lamb!
I now believe in Jesus;
I love the blessed Saviour’s name,
I love the name of Jesus.

4. His name dispels my guilt and fear,
No other name but Jesus;
Oh! how my soul delights to hear
The charming name of Jesus.

OPEN HEAVEN 13 MAY 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 CHRONICLES 21-24

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

God’s help is not limited to one particular path but can manifest in various ways beyond our comprehension.

Today’s Powerful Confession: I boldly confess today that I am a beneficiary of God’s diverse and abundant help, and solutions are manifesting for me in various aspects of my life. Even in challenging situations, God is making a way for me and I am experiencing ease and victory in every area of my life, in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen. Hallelujah!

Open Heavens 12 May 2023

Daily Declarations For today 12 May 2023

15 Midnight Prayers To Reverse Delayed Destinies

How To Pray Effective Midnight Prayers

Psalms And Prayers Against Delay

Let’s Pray!

I will praise You O Lord with my whole heart and I will show forth Your marvelous works in my life in the name of Jesus.

Father, I pray that You will be merciful unto me, forgive my sins, and wash me clean in the name of Jesus.

Father, I present this challenge before You (mention a challenge). I know that You are God of everything and with You, nothing is impossible. Please send me help concerning it and show Yourself mighty in my life in Jesus’ name.

O Lord my God, please show forth your power and might in my hopeless situation, and make a way where there seems to be no way, in the mighty name of Jesus.

Every force and power that is blocking my help from me, I command you to be destroyed by the fire of the Holy Ghost, in Jesus’ name.

Just as Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego came out of the fiery furnace unharmed, I will come out of every trial and challenge victorious, in the mighty name of Jesus.

Father, I ask that nothing will hinder You from working in my life and circumstances, in the name of Jesus.

Every plan of the enemy to hand me over to external enemies, let them be scattered and frustrated, in Jesus’ name.

I receive the grace to stand firm in the midst of adversity and come out stronger on the other side, in the mighty name of Jesus.

Lord, let your healing power flow through my body, mind, and soul, and let every trace of sickness and disease be destroyed, in Jesus’ name.

Every seed of death and destruction sown in my life, in dreams, and in any other means is uprooted and destroyed by the power of the Holy Spirit, in Jesus’ name.

Just as You healed the woman with the issue of blood by the touch of her garment, I receive my healing by the power of Your Word and Spirit, in Jesus’ name.

O Lord Almighty, let Your divine favor and grace surround me like a shield, and let every door that has been shut against me be opened by Your hand, in Jesus’ name.

I receive supernatural wisdom and understanding to navigate through difficult situations and make the right decisions, in Jesus’ name.

Every curse and negative pronouncement over my life is broken and nullified by the power of the blood of Jesus, Amen.

My testimony will be like that of the lady in today’s devotional who was rescued from the jaws of death, and I will testify of  Your goodness and mercy in my life, in Jesus’ name.

Thank you, Lord, for making a way for me where there seemed to be no way, and for showing me that you are the All-Sufficient God who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all I can ask or think, in Jesus’ name.

Father help me to walk with You till the end so I can be rewarded by You 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, and bless his entire household, in Jesus’ name.

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

Thank You, Lord,  for everyone working on this community (RCCGONLINE.ORG).

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 a 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.

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 For This Week:

Monday: Open Heavens 8 May 2023

Tuesday: Open Heavens 9 May 2023

Wednesday: Open Heavens 10 May 2023

Thursday: Open Heavens 11 May 2023

Friday: Open Heavens 12 May 2023

Saturday: Open Heavens 13 May 2023

Sunday: Open Heavens 14 May 2023

God’s help is not limited to one particular path but can manifest in various ways beyond our comprehension.

Today’s Powerful Confession: I boldly confess today that I am a beneficiary of God’s diverse and abundant help, and solutions are manifesting for me in various aspects of my life. Even in challenging situations, God is making a way for me and I am experiencing ease and victory in every area of my life, in the mighty name of Jesus. Amen. Hallelujah!

Open Heavens 12 May 2023

Prayer Points For Open Heavens 12 May 2023

15 Midnight Prayers To Reverse Delayed Destinies

How To Pray Effective Midnight Prayers

Psalms And Prayers Against Delay

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare, this day, the presence of God will go with me and my household everywhere in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare that God is still the All-Sufficient God, and nothing can stop Him from helping me and my household, in the mighty name of Jesus.

I decree and declare, no matter how many forces are at war against me, I will come out victorious because God is on my side, in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare, just like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, the fiery furnace of my challenges will not consume me because God is with me, in Jesus’ name.

My enemies may come against me, but I decree and declare they will fall by the power of God’s hand, in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare, that God will make a way where there seems to be no way in my life, in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare, my situation is not too hopeless for God to intervene and turn things around, in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare, just as Pastor E. A. Adeboye’s spiritual son was discharged completely whole, God will do the impossible in my life and household, in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare, my life is in God’s hands, and He will make a way for me to overcome every challenge, in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare, that God’s power is greater than any sickness, disease, or affliction in my life, in Jesus’ name.

I trust in God’s faithfulness to see me through every trial and difficulty, in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare, no matter how impossible my situation seems, God is able to turn it around for my good, in Jesus’ name.

I declare that my life is a testimony of God’s power and faithfulness, in Jesus’ name.

I declare that God will make a way for me today, and I will see His goodness and mercy in my life and household, in Jesus’ name.

I decree and declare, everything that is not the plan of God in my life and household, begins to give way now in Jesus’ mighty name.

I declare and receive total settlement over my household this morning in Jesus’ mighty name.

I decree and declare, over this nation and nations around the world every chain and stronghold of darkness is destroyed, in the mighty name of Jesus

Thank You, Father, for your son Pastor E. A. Adeboye and his household, and how You keep using him worldwide.

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

Thank You, Lord, for everyone in this community (RCCGONLINE.ORG). 

Thank You Holy Spirit for all the testimonies and miracles coming through these declarations. 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!

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 For This Week:

Monday: Open Heavens 8 May 2023

Tuesday: Open Heavens 9 May 2023

Wednesday: Open Heavens 10 May 2023

Thursday: Open Heavens 11 May 2023

Friday: Open Heavens 12 May 2023

Saturday: Open Heavens 13 May 2023

Sunday: Open Heavens 14 May 2023

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 12 MAY 2023 MEMORIZE: Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. Isaiah 60:1

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 12 MAY 2023 BIBLE READING MATTHEW 5:14-16

[14]Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

[15]Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

[16]Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 12 MAY 2023 MESSAGE

Every child of God is light and is supposed to shine, but some have been hiding for too long. You must show yourself in all sectors of life. “Arise, Shine” is not a mere statement but a command that is capable of waking you from your slumber.

You cannot be a child of God and refuse to shine your God-given light. Therefore, it is time for the gifts of God in you to shine forth. You can’t afford to shy away from things you can do excellently because you don’t want to be noticed or because you are afraid.

Beloved, that you have a gift shows hidden. If Joseph had hidden his gift of interpretation of dreams, he would not have found his way to the palace, neither would he have become the Prime Minister. Come out of hiding and shine wherever you find yourself. Shining projects God’s glory and refusing to shine will only mean you are dimming God’s glory in your life.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 12 MAY 2023 KEY POINT

Stop being a coward; show your face

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 12 MAY 2023 HYMN

HYMN 6: I’M PRESSING ON THE UPWARD WAY

1. I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining everyday;
Still praying as I onward bound
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”

CHORUS
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.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 12 MAY 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 1 CHRONICLES 17-20

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

OPEN HEAVEN 12 MAY 2023 MEMORIZE: But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. Matthew 19:26

OPEN HEAVEN 12 MAY 2023 BIBLE READING 2 CHRONICLES 20:1-25

1 It came to pass after this also, that the children of Moab, and the children of Ammon, and with them other beside the Ammonites, came against Jehoshaphat to battle.

2 Then there came some that told Jehoshaphat, saying, There cometh a great multitude against thee from beyond the sea on this side Syria; and, behold, they be in Hazazontamar, which is Engedi.

3 And Jehoshaphat feared, and set himself to seek the LORD, and proclaimed a fast throughout all Judah.

4 And Judah gathered themselves together, to ask help of the LORD: even out of all the cities of Judah they came to seek the LORD.

5 And Jehoshaphat stood in the congregation of Judah and Jerusalem, in the house of the LORD, before the new court,

6 And said, O LORD God of our fathers, art not thou God in heaven? and rulest not thou over all the kingdoms of the heathen? and in thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?

7 Art not thou our God, who didst drive out the inhabitants of this land before thy people Israel, and gavest it to the seed of Abraham thy friend for ever?

8 And they dwelt therein, and have built thee a sanctuary therein for thy name, saying,

9 If, when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house, and in thy presence, (for thy name is in this house,) and cry unto thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and help.

10 And now, behold, the children of Ammon and Moab and mount Seir, whom thou wouldest not let Israel invade, when they came out of the land of Egypt, but they turned from them, and destroyed them not;

11 Behold, I say, how they reward us, to come to cast us out of thy possession, which thou hast given us to inherit.

12 O our God, wilt thou not judge them? for we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.

13 And all Judah stood before the LORD, with their little ones, their wives, and their children.

14 Then upon Jahaziel the son of Zechariah, the son of Benaiah, the son of Jeiel, the son of Mattaniah, a Levite of the sons of Asaph, came the Spirit of the LORD in the midst of the congregation;

15 And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.

16 To morrow go ye down against them: behold, they come up by the cliff of Ziz; and ye shall find them at the end of the brook, before the wilderness of Jeruel.

17 Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem: fear not, nor be dismayed; to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.

18 And Jehoshaphat bowed his head with his face to the ground: and all Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem fell before the LORD, worshipping the LORD.

19 And the Levites, of the children of the Kohathites, and of the children of the Korhites, stood up to praise the LORD God of Israel with a loud voice on high.

20 And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.

21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed singers unto the LORD, and that should praise the beauty of holiness, as they went out before the army, and to say, Praise the LORD; for his mercy endureth for ever.

22 And when they began to sing and to praise, the LORD set ambushments against the children of Ammon, Moab, and mount Seir, which were come against Judah; and they were smitten.

23 For the children of Ammon and Moab stood up against the inhabitants of mount Seir, utterly to slay and destroy them: and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, every one helped to destroy another.

24 And when Judah came toward the watch tower in the wilderness, they looked unto the multitude, and, behold, they were dead bodies fallen to the earth, and none escaped.

25 And when Jehoshaphat and his people came to take away the spoil of them, they found among them in abundance both riches with the dead bodies, and precious jewels, which they stripped off for themselves, more than they could carry away: and they were three days in gathering of the spoil, it was so much.

OPEN HEAVEN 12 MAY 2023 MESSAGE

God can help you even when the odds against you are overwhelming. When He decides to, He will show the odds that He is still the All-Sufficient God. In Isaiah 43:13, the Almighty God says no one can hinder Him when He decides to work. In other words, it doesn’t matter how many forces are at war against you; when God decides to help, nothing can stop Him.

In Daniel 3, when Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego were to be thrown into the fiery furnace, the furnace was heated seven times more, yet the only people who died were the soldiers who threw the boys inside. The people thrown right into the furnace came out alive.

In Judges 15:11-15, the Bible says that Samson’s relatives handed him over to the external enemies, but by the end of the day, a thousand of these enemies were dead while the rest fled. It doesn’t matter how many enemies you are dealing with; God will help you deal with them all, in Jesus’ name.

My God is the One who makes a way where there is no way, so when it looks like there is no way out, God can still make a way. One day while l was abroad, l was told that one of my spiritual sons was in the hospital, suffering from an advanced case of cancer.

Humanly speaking, his case was completely hopeless. I went to visit him at the hospital on a Saturday and prayed for him. By the following Wednesday, my son was discharged completely whole. The beauty of that story is that every other person who had been in the ward when l prayed for him was also discharged.

There was also the case of a lady that had been told by doctors that she had a 99.9% chance of dying from a particular disease. I couldn’t go to the hospital at that time, so l prayed on a handkerchief instead and sent it to her.

God used the remaining 0.01% that the doctor left out to save her life. She wrote a book titled, “Rescued from the Jaws of Death”, testifying of her divine healing. I don’t know how hopeless your case seems to be; everyone may have even given up on you, but l decree that God will make a way for you today, in Jesus’ name.

OPEN HEAVEN 12 MAY 2023 PRAYER POINT

Father, nothing is impossible with You. Please, come to my rescue today, in Jesus name.

OPEN HEAVEN 12 MAY 2023 HYMN

HYMN 5: BLESSED ASSURANCE

1 Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine;
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.

This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.

2 Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
Angels descending, bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.

3 Perfect submission, all is at rest,
in my Savior am happy and blest;
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.

OPEN HEAVEN 12 MAY 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: 2 CHRONICLES 17-20

AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE

LESSON THIRTY-SEVEN (37)
TOPIC: DIVORCE IS COSTLY

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: “And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth.” Malachi 2:15.

BIBLE PASSAGE: *Malachi 2:13‭-‬16 NLT*

13. Here is another thing you do. You cover the Lord’s altar with tears, weeping and groaning because he pays no attention to your offerings and doesn’t accept them with pleasure.

14. You cry out, “Why doesn’t the Lord accept my worship?” I’ll tell you why! Because the Lord witnessed the vows you and your wife made when you were young. But you have been unfaithful to her, though she remained your faithful partner, the wife of your marriage vows.

15. Didn’t the Lord make you one with your wife? In body and spirit you are his. And what does he want? Godly children from your union. So guard your heart; remain loyal to the wife of your youth.

16. “For I hate divorce!” says the Lord, the God of Israel. “To divorce your wife is to overwhelm her with cruelty,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. “So guard your heart; do not be unfaithful to your wife.”

*Malachi 2:13-16 KJV*

[13]And this have ye done again, covering the altar of the LORD with tears, with weeping, and with crying out, insomuch that he regardeth not the offering any more, or receiveth it with good will at your hand.

[14]Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because the LORD hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet is she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant.

[15]And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth.

[16]For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.

INTRODUCTION: Anyone considering divorce must have experienced months or years of struggle with their spouse. They are familiar with emotional distance, insecurity, fear, depression, anger, and perhaps betrayal. Life has become so difficult that divorce seems like the only path toward peace and happiness. Our High Priest empathises with believers in such state (Heb.4:15). However, God clearly explains His reasons for esteeming marriage so highly. He says it was He who “made them one” (Mal.2:15). Marriage was God’s idea and any deviation from His design is detestable to Him. Marriage is not just a contract; it is a covenant. This is why God hates divorce and the consequences can be grievous.

OUTLINES
1. GOD HATES DIVORCE
2. DIVORCE HAS GRAVE CONSEQUENCES

GOD HATES DIVORCE
Marriage is a picture of the covenant God has with His people (1Cor.6:17) and He wants us to understand how serious it is. When a husband or wife chooses to violate the covenant of marriage, it mars and makes a mockery of the God-created concept of covenant relationship. (Rev.19:7-9; 2 Cor.11:2). God never intended divorce to be a part of human experience and it grieves Him when we harden our hearts and break a covenant that He created (Matt.19:4-8).
Malachi 2:15 gives us another reason God hates divorce. He says He is “seeking godly offspring.” God’s design for the family was that one man and one woman commit themselves to each other for life and rear children that will understand the concept of covenant as well. Children reared in a healthy, two-parent home have a far greater likelihood of establishing successful marriages themselves.

DIVORCE HAS GRAVE CONSEQUENCES
There is a direct correlation between the way a man treats his wife and the effectiveness of his prayers. God does not listen to the pleas for blessing from those who have broken the covenant of marriage (I Pet 3:7).
Divorce is associated with many negative outcomes. Here are some;
1. Divorce is a death of a union, and therefore the death of a dream, a promise and a family unit. Everyone involved -even a perpetrator- will feel grief and loss during a divorce. If there are children involved, they will experience severe grief over the loss of being with both parents together and living under the same roof.

2. Divorce marks a pivotal moment in a person’s life, especially for children; life as they know it changes forever and they become different versions of themselves, adapting to new routines and new versions of their parents (who have also changed).

3. Children of divorced parents are more likely to experience poverty, educational failure, early and risky sexual activities, non-marital childbirth, early marriage, cohabitation, marital discord and divorce.

4. Following a divorce, parents and children often experience emotional and psychological problems, that can last for years, even for the rest of their lives. Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, fear of abandonment, distrust, insecurity, lack of intimacy, confusion over sexuality and/or gender, guilt, faithlessness, loneliness, bitterness, and rebellion manifest themselves in children who have lived through divorce of their parents.

5. Divorce matters can lead to a poor sense of judgment especially on marital issues, increase in crime, drug/alcohol addiction and even suicide attempt.

6. The productivity of divorcees/divorced men may reduce at work and in their service to God.

7. There is a chance of another divorce. Research shows that about 60% of divorcees/divorced men who remarry will divorce again. Realistically, most people carry the unresolved issues from their last failed marriage into the next marriage.

CONCLUSION: If God hates divorce, believers should do everything possible, including consulting with the Author of marriage – God, to make the marriage work.

QUESTIONS:
1. Why does God hate divorce?
2. What are the consequences of divorce?

FURTHER READINGS: MON: Matt. 19:6,8.
TUE: Mk. 10:24.5. WED: 1 Cor. 10:2Z, THUR:
Eph.5:22-31, FRI: Col.3:18-19, SAT: Rev. 19:9;
SUN: Matt 5:32.

LESSON THIRTY-SEVEN (37)
TOPIC: DIVORCE IS COSTLY

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, we pull down every force behind marriage break-ups in the name of Jesus.

BIBLE PASSAGE: *Malachi 2:13‭-‬16 NLT*

13. Here is another thing you do. You cover the Lord’s altar with tears, weeping and groaning because he pays no attention to your offerings and doesn’t accept them with pleasure.

14. You cry out, “Why doesn’t the Lord accept my worship?” I’ll tell you why! Because the Lord witnessed the vows you and your wife made when you were young. But you have been unfaithful to her, though she remained your faithful partner, the wife of your marriage vows.

15. Didn’t the Lord make you one with your wife? In body and spirit you are his. And what does he want? Godly children from your union. So guard your heart; remain loyal to the wife of your youth.

16. “For I hate divorce!” says the Lord, the God of Israel. “To divorce your wife is to overwhelm her with cruelty,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. “So guard your heart; do not be unfaithful to your wife.”

*Malachi 2:13-16 KJV*

[13]And this have ye done again, covering the altar of the LORD with tears, with weeping, and with crying out, insomuch that he regardeth not the offering any more, or receiveth it with good will at your hand.

[14]Yet ye say, Wherefore? Because the LORD hath been witness between thee and the wife of thy youth, against whom thou hast dealt treacherously: yet is she thy companion, and the wife of thy covenant.

[15]And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth.

[16]For the LORD, the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the LORD of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously.

MEMORY VERSE: “And did not he make one? Yet had he the residue of the spirit. And wherefore one? That he might seek a godly seed. Therefore take heed to your spirit, and let none deal treacherously against the wife of his youth.” Malachi 2:15.

INTRODUCTION: Anyone considering divorce must have experienced months or years of struggle with their spouse. They are familiar with emotional distance, insecurity, fear, depression, anger, and perhaps betrayal. Life has become so difficult that divorce seems like the only path toward peace and happiness. Our High Priest empathises with believers in such state (Heb.4:15). However, God clearly explains His reasons for esteeming marriage so highly. He says it was He who “made them one” (Mal.2:15). Marriage was God’s idea and any deviation from His design is detestable to Him. Marriage is not just a contract; it is a covenant. This is why God hates divorce and the consequences can be grievous.

LESSON AIM: To study God’s attitude to divorce.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:
Through this lesson, students should be able to:
a. Understand that God hates divorce.
b. Discover the grave consequences of divorce.

TEXT REVIEW: Malachi 2:13-16.
-The teacher should identify five things which God raised in this passage especially with regards to marital faithfulness.
i. —————————————-
ii. —————————————
iii. ————————————–
iv. ————————————–
v. ————————————–

LESSON OUTLINES
LESSON OUTLINE 1: GOD HATES DIVORCE
-The teacher should explain the points stated below to buttress why God hates divorce
i. Marriage symbolizes the covenant which God has with His people. 1Cor.6:17

ii.God wants His children to understand that the marriage covenant is a very serious covenant.

iii. Any attempt by a spouse to break the marriage covenant is a deliberate attempt to mar and make mockery of God’s concept of covenant relationship. Rev.19:7-9; 2 Cor.11:2

iv. God did not intend divorce to be part of the marriage experience and it grieves Him when we harden our hearts and break a covenant that He created. Matt.19:4-8

v. One major purpose why God established marriage is to produce “godly offspring” i.e God-fearing children and God’s people. Mal.2:15

vi. God’s design for the family was that one man and one woman commit themselves to each other for life and rear children that will understand the concept of covenant as well.

vii.There is a far greater likelihood of having a successful marriage for Children reared in a healthy, two-parent home.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The class should discuss the impacts of divorce on marriages, homes, children and society at large.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: DIVORCE HAS GRAVE CONSEQUENCES
A.The teacher should point out to the students that:
i. There is a direct correlation between the way a man treats his wife and the effectiveness of his prayers.

B.The teacher should explain the seven consequences of divorce as indicated below:
i. Divorce is a death of a union, and therefore the death of a dream, a promise and a family unit. Everyone involved – even a perpetrator – will feel grief and loss during a divorce. If there are children involved, they will experience severe grief over the loss of being with both parents together and living under the same roof.

ii. Divorce marks a pivotal moment in a person’s life, especially for children; life as they know it changes forever and they become different versions of themselves, adapting to new routines and new versions of their parents (who have also changed).

iii. Children of divorced parents are more likely to experience poverty, educational failure, early and risky sexual activities, non-marital childbirth, early marriage, cohabitation, marital discord and divorce.

iv. Following a divorce, parents and children often experience emotional and psychological problems that can last for years, even for the rest of their lives. Anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, fear of abandonment, distrust, insecurity, lack of intimacy, confusion over sexual and/or gender, guilt, faithlessness, loneliness, bitterness, and rebellion manifest themselves in children who have lived through the divorce of their parents.

v. Divorce matters can lead to a poor sense of judgment especially on marital issues, increase in crime, drug/alcohol addiction and even suicide attempt.

vi. The productivity of divorcees/divorced men may reduce at work and in their service to God.

vii.There is a chance of another divorce. Research shows that about 60% of divorcees/divorced men who marry will divorce again. Realistically, most people carry the unresolved issues from their last failed marriage into their next marriage. Malachi 2:13-14

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: According to Malachi 2:13-14, what happens to the offerings made to God by men who deal treacherously with their wife?

SUMMARY: God hates divorce because it carries grave consequences.

CONCLUSION: If God hates divorce, believers should do everything possible, including consulting with the Author of marriage – God, to make the marriage work.

EVALUATION: Why does God hate divorce?

CLOSING PRAYER: Almighty God, please help spouses to remain faithful to the covenant of marriage forever and pass this godly character to their children until You come in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: Give five (5) flimsy excuses couples make for divorce. (2×5=10 Marks).