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, help me to understand how to bear the fruit of righteousness.

BIBLE PASSAGE: GALATIANS 5:16-18

[16]This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.

[17]For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

[18]But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

MEMORY VERSE: “And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.” James 3:18.

INTRODUCTION: The life of the Christian is a constant battle between our sinful nature and our new nature in Christ (Gal.5:17). Unfortunately, just because we have accepted Christ does not mean we are automatically immune to sinful temptations (Rom.7:14-25). Sometimes, it may feel like we are trapped in a desire to reach for the sinful thing rather than the godly thing. This does not always have to be the case. We can overcome the flesh.

TEXT REVIEW: Galatians 5:16-18.
A. Apostle Paul admonished the Galatians on how to overcome sin and the law. He instructed them to ………………………………………….Vs 16.
B. The reasons for this instruction are:
i. The flesh lusts ……………………V17a.
ii. These are …………………………..V17b.
iii. They cannot ………………………V17c.
C. If they be ……………………………V18.

OUTLINES:
1. CHOOSE TO BEAR THE FRUIT
2. WORK AT IT

1. CHOOSE TO BEAR THE FRUIT
A. Now that we are in Christ, we have the power to conquer the sinful desires of the flesh (2 Cor.5:17; Rom.8:37).

B. The very presence of the Holy Spirit in our hearts means we can now choose godliness over sinfulness (Phil.1:21-22).
i. The choice is 100% OURS (Deut.30:19).
ii. We are no longer a slave to our sinful nature (Rom.6:14, 18).
iii. We can choose love over hate, patience over hostile frustration, faithfulness over disloyalty, self-control over lustful desires…etc.

C. This is the beauty of having the Holy Spirit- He gives us the POWER to fight (Phil.2:13; 4:13).

D. All we must do to tap into that power is to practise obedience to God’s word and His direction (Jn.15:4, 10, 14; Col.3:16; Ps.1:2-3).
Now that we are in Christ, we have the power to conquer the sinful desires of the flesh (2Cor.5:17; Rom.8:37). The very presence of the Holy Spirit in our hearts means we can now choose godliness over sinfulness (Phil.1:22). The choice is 100% OURS (Deut.30:19). We are no longer a slave to our sinful nature (Rom.6:14, 18). We can choose love over hate, patience over hostile frustration, faithfulness over disloyalty, self-control over lustful desires…etc. This is the beauty of having the Holy Spirit-He gives us the POWER to fight (Phil.2:13; 4:13). All we must do to tap into that power is to practice obedience to God’s word and His direction (Jn.15:4, 10, 14; Col.3:16; Ps.1:2-3).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The class should discuss the thin line between our emotions and exhibiting the fruit of the spirit.

2. WORK AT IT
A. Some Christians have asked if it is possible to produce all the components of the fruit of the Spirit which are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. This seems like a lot to work on.
i. We should remember that God will not give us a load we cannot bear (Matt.11:29-30).
ii. The ‘yoke’ of bearing the fruit of the Holy Spirit is not just possible, it is mandatory (Lk.1:37; Matt.5:48).

B. However, since the enemies of our salvation – the devil and the flesh – will not give up easily on us, we are bound to face the temptation of yielding to sin occasionally (1Pet.5:8-10).

C. We must continue to:
i. Work at attaining perfection (Phil.2:12),
ii. Surrender totally to the dictates of the Holy Spirit and resist the devil (Jam.4:7).
iii. Make no provision for the flesh (Rom.13:14).
iv. Work at bearing all the components of the fruit of the Spirit; and believe it is possible (Phil.4:13).
v. Daily, take steps to nurture our relationship with Jesus so that we can grow to look more like Him in His manner, attitude and actions (Heb.12:2; Phil.2:5).
Some Christians have asked if it is possible to produce all the components of the fruit of the Spirit which are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. This seems like a lot to work on. First, we should remember that God will not give us a load we cannot bear (Matt.11:29-30). Second, the ‘yoke’ of bearing the fruit of the Holy Spirit is not just possible, it is mandatory (Lk.1:37; Matt.5:48). However, since the enemies of our salvation – the devil and the flesh – will not give up easily on us, we are bound to face the temptation of yielding to sin occasionally (1Pet.5:8-10). We must continue to work at attaining perfection (Phil.2:12), surrender totally to the dictates of the Holy Spirit and resist the devil (Jam.4:7). The Apostle Paul charges believers to make no provision for the flesh (Rom.13:14). Let us keep working at bearing all the components of the fruit of the Spirit; it is possible (Phil.4:13). We must daily, take steps to nurture our relationship with Jesus so that we can grow to look more like Him in His manner, attitude and actions (Heb.12:2; Phil.2:5).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: The class should mention other practical steps a believer can take to produce all the fruit of the Spirit.

SUMMARY: Every believer must choose to bear the fruit of the Spirit and work at attaining perfection

CONCLUSION: Though we may struggle and fail, we will surely conquer the flesh and bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit. We ought to daily strive for, work for, and yearn for the fruit of the Spirit.

QUESTIONS
* Is fruit-bearing a matter of choice? How?
* Can we bear all the fruit? How?

EVALUATION: What should believers do to bear fruit of the Spirit?

CLOSING PRAYER: Father, please give me the grace to produce all the components of the fruit of the Spirit.

ASSIGNMENT: Student should mention five (5) reasons why it is important for believers to bear the fruit of the spirit (2×5=10 Marks).

SERVICE THEMED: “WONDERFUL- PART 2 BY PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE.

1. Thank You Father!

The Lord asked me to tell Someone here tonight, or reading now on the Label of DMC:

He said the Fellow would understand.

*He simply said: This one will not be Miscarried – Amen.*

2. The Lord said, one of you have been crying to God – You are saying: “God, pay me Special Attention during this Fast.”

*He said, I will pay Special Attention – Amen.*

3. Thank You Father!

Now, I want to say Amen to this one.

Because God says, there is Someone here tonight, or reading now on the Label of DMC:

*As soon as the Rainy Season begins, your Blessing will begin to Multiply – Amen.*

4. Oh, Thank You Father!

*The Lord asked me to tell Somebody: No more Asthma – Amen!*

5. Thank You Father!

*He also asked me to tell Somebody: Don’t listen to the devil; I have not finished with you yet – Amen.*

6. Thank You Lord!

*The Almighty God says: Whatever it is going to take to Silence your Mockers, I will do it – Amen.*

7. Oh, Thank You Father!

Daddy, I want to say Amen to this.

The Lord says, Someone here tonight, or reading now on the Label of DMC, should enlarge his Capacity to give Thanks.

*He said because, a Flood of Blessings is on your way – Amen.*

*The Great Mouth of “The Wonderful God” Himself has Spoken His Words into our ears and He will Speedily fulfill His Words in our lives!*

*Watch Out for the Full Text of the Message on the Label of DMC!*

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MOSES DURODOLA
CONVENER, DISCOVERY MEDIA CREW

Ministering: Pastor E. A. Adeboye
Topic: The Size of God
Text: Isaiah 66:1

Psalm 139:1-12
We can see the influence of God everywhere.

Tonight, we would be looking at his influence:
• In Heaven
• On earth
• Underneath the earth

• His Influence In Heaven
Psalm 115:1-3
• The Heaven is His throne
• His influence in Heaven is absolute. He can choose to open the windows of Heaven as He pleases.

His influence is in the Heavenlies .
Psalm 103:20, Isaiah 37:33-37.
The Lord is called the Lord of Hosts because He is the commander-in-chief of the Host of Angels.

• His Influence on Earth
We see God’s influence on the following:
– The rain. Joel 2:23
– The waves and sea Job 38:8-11 Mark 5:34-41 Numbers 11:31-32
– The animals I kings 13:1-25 Numbers 22, Jonah 1:17, Matt 17:24-27, Luke 5:1-7, 1 Kings 17:2-6

• His influence under the Earth
Psalm 24:1
The fullness of the earth belongs to God.
All the treasures of the world are His.
God’s influence under the earth also covers forces of darkness.
Even the devil must take permission from God before doing anything on earth.

True influence is when your Word is Law.
Psalm 62:11; Isaiah 55:10-11; Luke 7:1-10
The Lord says: enlarge your capacity to give thanks because a flood of blessings is coming your way.
One word from the Lord is enough to change your life’s story

Case study: Blind Bartimaeus
It only takes one word from God.
One word and years of stagnancy turned to promotion.
Just one word from the Almighty God, and sickness disappeared.
If God walks by you today, you will have influence in every area of your life.

Salvation Call
Invite the Lord Jesus into your life if you haven’t. Ask Him to forgive your sins, wash you clean with His blood, and save your soul.

#Wonderful
#TheNatureOfGod

DAY 31: FRIDAY
TOPIC: POVERTY
BIBLE TEXT(S): Proverbs 10:15, 20:13, 23:21, 28:19, Deuteronomy 11:14-15, 2Corinthians 8:2, 9, Revelation 2:9

INTRODUCTION: Poverty is the state of being poor. Poverty exists when people lack the means to satisfy their basic needs.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for provisions for my life.

2. Father, thank You for becoming poor that I may be rich.

3. Father, thank You for supplying my needs according to Your riches in glory.

4. Power sponsoring poverty in my life be uprooted by the fire of Holy Ghost.

5. Every garment of poverty in my life catch fire, in Jesus name.

6. Poverty in my foundation die, in Jesus name.

7. Father, silence every voice of poverty speaking against my life.

8. Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, I come against the spirit of poverty in my life by the fire of Holy Ghost.

9. Oh Lord arise and deliver me and my family from poverty by the fire of Holy Ghost.

10. Father, please in Your anger, destroy poverty in my foundation.

11. Father, restore to me my financial glory, in Jesus Name.

12. Root of poverty in my foundation be uprooted and wither by the fire of Holy Ghost, in Jesus name.

13. In the name of Jesus Christ, oh Lord destroy by the fire of Holy Ghost every weapon of poverty fired against my life.

14. Every dark power sitting on my prosperity die, in Jesus name.

15. Satanic priest ministering poverty into my life die by the fire of the Holy Ghost, in Jesus name.

LESSON TWENTY FOUR (24)
DATE: SUNDAY
TOPIC: HANDLING CRUSHES

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?

BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 SAMUEL 13:1-15

[1]After this Absalom the son of David had a lovely sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.

[2]Amnon was so distressed over his sister Tamar that he became sick; for she was a virgin. And it was improper for Amnon to do anything to her.

[3]But Amnon had a friend whose name was Jonadab the son of Shimeah, David’s brother. Now Jonadab was a very crafty man.

[4]And he said to him, “Why are you, the king’s son, becoming thinner day after day? Will you not tell me?” Amnon said to him, “I love Tamar, my brother Absalom’s sister.”

[5]So Jonadab said to him, “Lie down on your bed and pretend to be ill. And when your father comes to see you, say to him, ‘Please let my sister Tamar come and give me food, and prepare the food in my sight, that I may see it and eat it from her hand.’ ”

[6]Then Amnon lay down and pretended to be ill; and when the king came to see him, Amnon said to the king, “Please let Tamar my sister come and make a couple of cakes for me in my sight, that I may eat from her hand.”

[7]And David sent home to Tamar, saying, “Now go to your brother Amnon’s house, and prepare food for him.”

[8]So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house; and he was lying down. Then she took flour and kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes.

[9]And she took the pan and placed them out before him, but he refused to eat. Then Amnon said, “Have everyone go out from me.” And they all went out from him.

[10]Then Amnon said to Tamar, “Bring the food into the bedroom, that I may eat from your hand.” And Tamar took the cakes which she had made, and brought them to Amnon her brother in the bedroom.

[11]Now when she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her and said to her, “Come, lie with me, my sister.”

[12]But she answered him, “No, my brother, do not force me, for no such thing should be done in Israel. Do not do this disgraceful thing!

[13]And I, where could I take my shame? And as for you, you would be like one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, please speak to the king; for he will not withhold me from you.”

[14]However, he would not heed her voice; and being stronger than she, he forced her and lay with her.

[15]Then Amnon hated her exceedingly, so that the hatred with which he hated her was greater than the love with which he had loved her. And Amnon said to her, “Arise, be gone!”

MEMORY VERSE: “Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul” 1Peter 2:11 (NKJV).

INTRODUCTION: To ‘crush on someone’ is to have a feeling of romantic love for that person, especially someone you have not met physically or have any relationship with. Furthermore, the way someone smells, laughs, or smiles can play role in creating a crush while the feelings accompanying a crush can be overpowering. Crushing on someone is synonymous with ‘infatuation’ (an obsessive focus on the opposite gender). This study will attempt to distinguish between crushes and real love as well as proffer a way to handle this feeling.

OPENING PRAYER: Father, please teach me how to handle crushes in Jesus name.

TEXT REVIEW:
A. The above scripture is the story of how Amnon, David’s son defiled Tamar, his half-sister, because of untamed lustful desire:
i. At a time Amnon fell deeply in love (obsessed) with Absalom’s beautiful sister Tamar such that he became ill and because she was a virgin assaulting her sexually seemed so difficult, V1-2.

ii. Jonadab, Amnon’s friend – a cunning person, upon enquiry on the leanness of the king’s son, counselled him to pretend to be sick and ask his father to send Tamar, his half-sister to prepare his meal, V3-5.

iii. Amnon pretended to be sick as counselled, made the request and the king asked Tamar to go to his house and prepare his half-brother’s meal, V6-7.

iv. Having prepared the meal, she served him, but Amnon refused to eat and have all men in the house ordered out and asked Tamar to bring the meal into his chamber, V8-10.
v. ……………………………………………………V11.
vi ……………………………………………..V12.
vii …………………………………..…………….V13.
viii ……………………………………………..V14.
ix. He then hated her more than the love he earlier had for her and he sent her away, V15.

TEACHING METHOD:
The Question and Answer Methods.

OUTLINES:
1.THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CRUSH AND REAL LOVE
2. HOW TO HANDLE CRUSHES

1. THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CRUSH AND REAL LOVE
Question: The Teacher should ask the students what they understand by the word ‘crush’ and real love?
Answer 1:
i. Crush may begin just the same way love does, but love goes beyond physical and emotional attractions to a point of sacrificial actions (1Cor.13:4-9).

ii. If you observe that you are only attracted to a person because of the person’s external beauty or friendliness, you are just crushing.

iii. You also need to know that whenever you discover that your thoughts toward a particular person are predominated by sexual fantasies, coupled with lustful thoughts, then, you might merely be crushing rather than loving. This should not be entertained beyond the first fleeting thought.
Answer 2:
i. Love is driven by commitment and patience while crush is driven by emotions, impatience, and satisfaction with one’s selfish desires.

ii. Love seeks to serve the other person and does what is best for them (1Cor.13:4-7) while crush causes you to act foolishly, not caring about anyone but yourself and demanding fulfilment of your wants.

iii. Love is a fruit of the Spirit (Gal.5:22) while crush can be the spark that ignites sinful thoughts, such as lust.

iv. Love never fails but crush does (1Cor.13:8).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should distinguish between crush and real love

2. HOW TO HANDLE CRUSHES
Crushes are natural emotional tendencies that can degenerate to sin if not properly managed. If you find yourself thinking day and night about one person, you may have crossed the line from a normal liking to an unhealthy obsession.
How can we handle crushes?
A. Seeking intimate times of fellowship with God can help keep that crush in perspective:
i. You start by being honest with the Lord about your feelings, like the Psalmists (Ps.38:9; 139:23).

ii. Ask Him to help you keep your thoughts pure and your actions pleasing to Him (Ps.19:14).

iii. Ask God for wisdom to handle this difficult situation (Jam.1:5).

B. In addition, it is important for you to realise that lust is a bad substitute for love (2Sam. 13:15):
i. Do not follow your lustful emotion (Rom.6:12).

ii. Refuse to fuel your lust, walk in the Spirit (Gal.5:25).

C. Confess the word of God to rid your heart of filth (Jn.17:17).

D. If you are a married person and you are attracted to another person, take time to build what you like in that person in your spouse.

E. Above all, it is very important to seek wise and godly counsel.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: The Class should mention other practical steps to handling crushes.

CONCLUSION: Do not run your life by feelings (Col.3:5), life decisions should be made through the guidance of the Holy Spirit and godly counsel (Prov.24:6).

EVALUATION: What should believers do to crush crushes?

CLOSING PRAYER: What should believers do to crush crushes?

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five things you will do to overcome lustful desires (2×5=10 marks).

LESSON TWENTY FOUR (24)
DATE: SUNDAY
TOPIC: HANDLING CRUSHES

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?

BIBLE PASSAGE: 2 SAMUEL 13:1-15

[1]After this Absalom the son of David had a lovely sister, whose name was Tamar; and Amnon the son of David loved her.

[2]Amnon was so distressed over his sister Tamar that he became sick; for she was a virgin. And it was improper for Amnon to do anything to her.

[3]But Amnon had a friend whose name was Jonadab the son of Shimeah, David’s brother. Now Jonadab was a very crafty man.

[4]And he said to him, “Why are you, the king’s son, becoming thinner day after day? Will you not tell me?” Amnon said to him, “I love Tamar, my brother Absalom’s sister.”

[5]So Jonadab said to him, “Lie down on your bed and pretend to be ill. And when your father comes to see you, say to him, ‘Please let my sister Tamar come and give me food, and prepare the food in my sight, that I may see it and eat it from her hand.’ ”

[6]Then Amnon lay down and pretended to be ill; and when the king came to see him, Amnon said to the king, “Please let Tamar my sister come and make a couple of cakes for me in my sight, that I may eat from her hand.”

[7]And David sent home to Tamar, saying, “Now go to your brother Amnon’s house, and prepare food for him.”

[8]So Tamar went to her brother Amnon’s house; and he was lying down. Then she took flour and kneaded it, made cakes in his sight, and baked the cakes.

[9]And she took the pan and placed them out before him, but he refused to eat. Then Amnon said, “Have everyone go out from me.” And they all went out from him.

[10]Then Amnon said to Tamar, “Bring the food into the bedroom, that I may eat from your hand.” And Tamar took the cakes which she had made, and brought them to Amnon her brother in the bedroom.

[11]Now when she had brought them to him to eat, he took hold of her and said to her, “Come, lie with me, my sister.”

[12]But she answered him, “No, my brother, do not force me, for no such thing should be done in Israel. Do not do this disgraceful thing!

[13]And I, where could I take my shame? And as for you, you would be like one of the fools in Israel. Now therefore, please speak to the king; for he will not withhold me from you.”

[14]However, he would not heed her voice; and being stronger than she, he forced her and lay with her.

[15]Then Amnon hated her exceedingly, so that the hatred with which he hated her was greater than the love with which he had loved her. And Amnon said to her, “Arise, be gone!”

MEMORY VERSE: “Beloved, I beg you as sojourners and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts which war against the soul” 1Peter 2:11 (NKJV).

INTRODUCTION: To ‘crush on someone’ is to have a feeling of romantic love for that person, especially someone you have not met physically or have any relationship with. Furthermore, the way someone smells, laughs, or smiles can play role in creating a crush while the feelings accompanying a crush can be overpowering. Crushing on someone is synonymous with ‘infatuation’ (an obsessive focus on the opposite gender). This study will attempt to distinguish between crushes and real love as well as proffer a way to handle this feeling.

OUTLINES:
1. THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CRUSH AND REAL LOVE
2. HOW TO HANDLE CRUSHES

1. THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CRUSH AND REAL LOVE
Crush may begin just the same way love does, but love goes beyond physical and emotional attractions to a point of sacrificial actions (1 Cor.13:4-9). If you observe that you are only attracted to a person because of the person’s external beauty or friendliness, you are just crushing. You also need to know that whenever you discover that your thoughts toward a particular person are predominated by sexual fantasies, coupled with lustful thoughts, then, you might merely be crushing rather than loving. This should not be entertained beyond the first fleeting thought. Love is driven by commitment and patience while crush is driven by emotions, impatience, and satisfaction of one’s selfish desires. Love seeks to serve the other person and does what is best for them (1 Cor.13:4-7) while crush causes you to act foolishly, not caring about anyone but yourself and demanding fulfilment of your wants. Love is a fruit of the Spirit (Gal.5:22) while crush can be the spark that ignites sinful thoughts, such as lust. Love never fails but crush does (1 Cor.13:8).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1: Students should distinguish between crush and real love.

2. HOW TO HANDLE CRUSHES
Crushes are natural emotional tendencies that can degenerate to sin if not properly managed. If you find yourself thinking day and night about one person, you may have crossed the line from a normal liking to an unhealthy obsession. Seeking intimate times of fellowship with God can help keep that crush in perspective. You start by being honest with the Lord about your feelings, like the Psalmists (Ps.38:9; 139:23). Ask Him to help you keep your thoughts pure and your actions pleasing to Him (Ps.19:14). Ask God for wisdom to handle this difficult situation (Jam.1:5). In addition, it is important for you to realise that lust is a bad substitute for love (2Sam. 13:15). Do not follow your lustful emotion (Rom.6:12), refuse to fuel your lust, walk in the Spirit (Gal.5:25), confess the word of God to rid your heart of filth (Jn.17:17). If you are a married person and you are attracted to another person, take time to build what you like in that person in your spouse. Above all, it is very important to seek wise and godly counsel.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2: The Class should mention other practical steps to handling crushes.

CONCLUSION: Do not run your life by feelings (Col.3:5), life decisions should be made through the guidance of the Holy Spirit and godly counsel (Prov.24:6).

QUESTIONS:
* What does it mean to crush on someone?
* Mention three ways to handle a crush.

FURTHER READING: MON: 2Chr.21:11 TUE: Col.3:5 WED: Jude 1:7 THUR: 1Cor.5:1 FRI: Rev.2:20 SAT: Rev.19:2 SUN: Isa.52:11.

ASSIGNMENT: Mention five things you will do to overcome lustful desires (2×5=10 marks).

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 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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Powerful Declarations: Powerful Declarations For Today 9 February 2023

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am a giver. My resources are surrendered to God and I give to people in abundance. No day passes without me being a blessing to someone. Abundance flows from me and through me therefore I am made rich and I am watered. Draught and dryness does not exist in my life in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

PRAYER POINTS

Father I thank You for Your goodness in my life. Thank You for making me see a new day.

Lord, I thank You for the gift of salvation. Thank You for sending Your son to die for my sins. I and my family receive the gift of eternal life in the name of Jesus.

Lord, I ask that You forgive my sins, wash me in Your precious blood and make me clean from unrighteousness in the name of Jesus.

Father, as I surrender to You, please open the door of blessings to me irreversibly.

Father, as You ask me to make sacrifices, may I not reject Your offer. Grant me the willingness to surrender all to You in Jesus name.

Lord, help me to give You everything, understanding that everything I surrender to You comes back to me in many folds. May I not withhold anything from You in Jesus name.

Father, help me to tarry in Your presence until I am empowered in the name of Jesus!

Father, help me to be truly connected to Your servants that You have placed me under. May I follow diligently and receive the anointing in Jesus name.

Lord, help me to remain committed to serving You with all my heart, soul, mind and strength in Jesus name.

Father, may my word life, prayer life, and fasting life remain ever active and sharp. May I always be in tune spiritually in the name of Jesus.

Grant me the grace to be diligent in prayer and bible study in the name of Jesus.

Father, I pray that as I dwell in Christ Jesus, every condemnation against me is silenced in the mighty name of Jesus.

Father, I ask that You help me become more sensitive and obedient to the Holy Spirit that You have given me as a believer in the name of Jesus.

Lord I ask that You give me the grace to crucify the flesh more and more daily in the name of Jesus!

Lord Jesus, I ask that You help me to live a fruitful Christian life that shows love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control in the name of Jesus.

My Father, I ask that You help me to surrender my all to You and stop worrying in the name of Jesus.

Lord Jesus teach me obedience. Let me be attentive and ready to act when You speak in Jesus name.

Father, by Your word, destroy every weapon fashioned against me in Jesus name

Lord, let Your word nullify every evil that has been said about me aforetime and even presently in the name of Jesus.

Father, please revive and restore me by the power in Your word, in Jesus name.

Oh 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.

Thank You for the benefactors and beneficiaries on this platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG). Father, I ask that fresh fire falls upon them, that they will be set ablaze for You.

Thank You Father for the intercessory team and the online platform (RCCGONLINE.ORG) and that which You have put in their hearts, I pray that You make them flaming swords to bring men to Your kingdom and shut down the works of darkness in the name of Jesus.

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.

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 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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HAPPY NEW MONTH: PRAYERS & DECLARATIONS FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY 2023

Join today’s:  RCCG 50 DAYS PRAYERS AND FASTING GUIDE 8 FEBRUARY 2023

Join today’s Devotion: Open Heavens 8 February 2023

Today’s Prayer Points: Prayers points for Open Heavens 8 February 2023

Today’s Powerful Confession: I confess today I am a giver. My resources are surrendered to God and I give to people in abundance. No day passes without me being a blessing to someone. Abundance flows from me and through me therefore I am made rich and I am watered. Draught and dryness does not exist in my life in Jesus’ name, Amen. Hallelujah!

DAILY DECLARATION

I decree and declare that good measure pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into my bosom because I am a giver in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I surrender my resources and everything I have to God. Nothing is too big for me to give him. Therefore I enjoy God’s boundless blessings in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I do not hold on to crumbs and let go of great treasures in the process in Jesus name.

I decree and declare that I receive grace to spend time on my knees.

I receive grace to fast extensively, spend hours studying the word to know God, leave my comfort zone and preach the gospel in Jesus name

I receive grace to make sacrifices to get the power Of God in the name of Jesus.

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

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

I degree and declare that I am a wise servant of God. I am vigilant and watchful for the day of the Lord in Jesus name.

I degree and declare that all my actions and behavior are done with eternity in view in the name of Jesus.

I decree and declare that I remain rooted in Christ till the end in Jesus name.

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

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

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

I decree and declare, my testimonies shall start from today, in Jesus’ name.

Thank You Father for your son Pastor E. A Adeboye, and how You keep using him world wide. 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 for ever 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 declaration 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 and 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. 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 this 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 FOR TEENS FEBRUARY 2023 MEMORIZE: Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Philippians 4:6

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 9 FEBRUARY 2023 BIBLE READING ISAIAH 63:7-9

[7]I will mention the lovingkindnesses of the LORD, and the praises of the LORD, according to all that the LORD hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which he hath bestowed on them according to his mercies, and according to the multitude of his lovingkindnesses.

[8]For he said, Surely they are my people, children that will not lie: so he was their Saviour.

[9]In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them: in his love and in his pity he redeemed them; and he bare them, and carried them all the days of old.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 9 FEBRUARY 2023 MESSAGE

Divine help comes from the Almighty Himself. This is the best kind of help because it brings a lasting solution to a problem. Unlike God’s help, help from man doesn’t give a lasting solution. Also, when man helps a fellow, he/she will boast about it or broadcast it around.

Divine help usually comes in form of a miracle; it comes when you have lost hope. Divine help happens for God to be glorified. He knows the right time to intervene in your situation: His timing is always the best. Psalm 34:4: “I sought the LORD, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.”

God can only help you if you call on Him as His child, but you must first obtain mercy and depend solely on the Holy Spirit to have access to it.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 9 FEBRUARY 2023 ACTION POINT

Mention the areas you need help to God in prayer for the next 15 minutes.

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 9 FEBRUARY 2023 HYMN

TAKE MY LIFE AND LET IT BE

1. Take my life and let it
Consecrated Lord to Thee
Take my moment and my days
Let them flow ceaseless praise.

2. Take my hands and let them move
At the impulse of Thy love
Take my feet and let them be
Swift and beautiful for thee

3. Take my voice and let me sing
Always only for my king;
Take my lips and let them be
Filled with messages from Thee.

4. Take my sliver and my gold
Not a mite would I withhold
Take my intellect, and use
Every power as thou shalt choose.

5. Take my will and make it Thine,
It shall no longer mine:
Take my heart, it is Thine own;
It shall be Thy royal throne,

6. Take my love, my Lord, I pour
At Thy feet its treasure store;
Take myself, and I will be
Ever, only, all for thee

OPEN HEAVEN FOR TEENS 9 FEBRUARY 2023 BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR: NUMBERS 5-6

*DAY 30: THURSDAY *
*TOPIC: FOUNDATIONS*
*BIBLE TEXT(S): Psalm 11:3, 1 Corinthians 3:11*

INTRODUCTION: How far a man will go in life depends on his foundation. Abraham was from a family of unbelievers that is, idol worshippers, but God called him out in Genesis 12:1 to walk before Him. The sure foundation of our life is Jesus Christ.

PRAYER POINTS:

1. Father, I thank You for the family through which You brought me to this world. – Psalm 103:1-3

2. Father, I repent of every generational sin committed by my ancestors. Let the blood of Jesus wash us clean, in Jesus Name.

3. Father, please show me Your mercy and touch the foundation of my life with Your hand of power, in Jesus name. – Romans 9:15-16

4. Father, please visit my family with Your mercy, in Jesus name. – Lamentations 3:22

5. Father, please break the stronghold of sin in my family lineage, in Jesus Name.

6. Father, every curse upon my life as a result of my family background, let it break in the name of Jesus. – Joshua 6:26

7. Father, every tree of non-achievement in my family background let it be uprooted by the fire of Holy Ghost, in Jesus name. – Matthew 13:25

8. Father, every foundational serpent that is operating against the glory of my family, let it be destroyed, in Jesus name. – Isaiah 27:1-3

9. Father, every evil pattern of my fathers household that is about to manifest in my life, break, in the name of Jesus. – John 4:18

10. Father, every idol claiming ownership over the foundation of my life be destroyed, in the name of Jesus. – Acts 16:16

11. Father, visit the foundation of my family and let our glory begin to shine, in the name of Jesus. – 2 Samuel 22:16

12. Father, visit the foundation of all our parishes in RCCG worldwide, in the name of Jesus. – Matthew 16:18

13. Father, visit the foundations of our nations and let Your glory begin to manifest, in the name of Jesus.

14. Lord Jesus, be the foundation of my life from now henceforth. – 1 Kings 7:10

15. Father, visit the foundation of my father’s household and let every error that has attracted curses be wiped off by the blood of Jesus, in Jesus name. – 1 Kings 16:34