The Love of God

CROSS OVER NIGHT SERVICE DEC 31, 2025 – JAN. 1, 2026

10:00pm to 12:30am

OPENING PRAYER

PRAISE WORSHIP

THANKSGIVING PRAYERS

TESTIMONY

PRAYER SESSION I

SERMON

ANOINTING / HOLY COMMUNION

PRAYER SESSION II

PRAISE WORSHIP

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2026

Call to Worship: Psalm 150:1-6 (NKJV)

¹ Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament! ² Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness! ³ Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet;
Praise Him with the lute and harp! ⁴ Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes! ⁵ Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with clashing cymbals! ⁶ Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!

Psalm of Thanksgiving and Worship: Psalm 92:10-15 (NKJV)

¹⁰ But my horn You have exalted like a wild ox; I have been anointed with fresh oil. ¹¹ My eye also has seen my desire on my enemies; My ears hear my desire on the wicked Who rise up against me.

¹² The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. ¹³ Those who are planted in the house of the Lord Shall flourish in the courts of our God. ¹⁴ They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing, ¹⁵ To declare that the Lord is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him.

2026 PROPHETIC WORD: WALKING ON MOUNT ZION WITH BEAUTIFUL FEET (PSALM 48:1-3, 12-14; ISAIAH 52:7-10; ROMANS 10:14-15)

Psalm 48:1-3 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in His holy mountain. ²Beautiful in elevation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount Zion on the sides of the north, the city of the great King. ³ God is in her palaces; He is known as her refuge.

Romans 10:14-15 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? ¹⁵ And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!”

2026 is a year of walking on the mountain top.

2026 is a year of walking with beautiful feet spreading the gospel.

2026 is a year of your victory and dominance on Mount Zion.

IF YOU BELIEVE ALL THESE PROMISES, AFFIRM EACH OF THEM WITH A RESOUNDING AMEN.

WALL PLATE OF PROPHEETIC BLESSINGS

TRACK AND CLAIM YOUR YEARLY PROPHETIC BLESSINGS
These are the blessings of the Lord to “Christ Our Wisdom and Power Pentecostal Ministry” and its members over the last twelve years. We testify that the Word of God has produced a lot of blessings in our lives. Wonderful blessings! Please read, ponder on each scripture, and claim your blessings at the end as the Lord touches your heart. You can also claim all the blessings over the years as yours. For a blessing to stick, you must claim the blessing and work on your life with the scriptures throughout the year. If you want to claim all the years, it’s even better. Change your destiny today!

2012: YEAR OF VICTORY AND LIBERTY IN CHRIST 
2 Cor 2:14-15a 14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causes us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of His knowledge by us in every place. 15 For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ.

Gal. 5:1 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage.
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2013: YEAR OF UPLIFTMENT & DISTINGUISHED BLESSINGS
Num. 17:8 8 And it came to pass, that on the morrow Moses went into the tabernacle of witness; and, behold, the rod of Aaron for the house of Levi was budded, and brought forth buds, and bloomed blossoms, and yielded almonds.

Psalm 3:3-4 3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of my head. 4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and He heard me out of His holy hill. ________________________________________

2014: YEAR OF MANIFOLD INCREASE
Jude 1: 20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, 21Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

Psalm 104: 23 Man goes forth unto his work and to his labour until the evening. 24 O LORD, how manifold are thy works! In wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches.
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2015: YEAR OF WALKING IN COMFORT & GREAT GRACE
Acts 9:31 Then had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.

Hosea 10:12: Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the Lord, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.
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2016: NEW EXPLOITS AND EXPANDED BLESSINGS (1CHRON. 4:38-43)
1 Chron. 4:40 ….and they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and peaceable…

Psalm 92:10 But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.
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2017: YEAR OF INCREASE IN DIVINE WISDOM AND GOD’S FAVOUR (Luke 2:52)
Luke 2:52 ….. Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

Psalm 30:7 LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled. ________________________________________

2018 THEME: My Year of victorious recovery and glorious testimonies
(aka My year of shaking off all venomous beasts)

Col 2:14-15 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to His cross; 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers, He made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it

Acts 28:3, 5 …. 3 And when Paul had gathered a bundle of sticks, and laid them on the fire, there came a viper out of the heat, and fastened on his hand…. 5 And he shook off the beast into the fire and felt no harm.

1 Sam. 30:8 David enquired at the LORD, saying, Shall I pursue after this troop (Amalekites)? shall I overtake them? And God answered David, pursue for thou shalt surely overtake them, and without fail recover all.

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2019- 2023 THEME: FILLED WITH ALL THE FULLNESS OF GOD (EPH. 3:16-19)

¹⁶ that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in the inner man, ¹⁷ that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, ¹⁸ may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— ¹⁹ to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

2024 THEME: MY YEAR OF HEAVENLY SIGNS AND WONDERS (JOEL 2:28-32)

²⁸ “And it shall come to pass afterward that I will pour out My Spirit on all flesh; Your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, Your old men shall dream dreams, Your young men shall see visions.
²⁹ And also on My menservants and on My maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days.

³⁰ “And I will show wonders in the heavens and in the earth: Blood and fire and pillars of smoke.
³¹ The sun shall be turned into darkness, And the moon into blood, Before the coming of the great and awesome day of the Lord. ³² And it shall come to pass That whoever calls on the name of the Lord
Shall be saved. For in Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there shall be deliverance, As the Lord has said,
Among the remnant whom the Lord calls.

2025 PROPHETIC WORD: GIVE ME THIS MOUNTAIN (JOSHUA 14:10-15b)

¹⁰ And now, behold, the Lord has kept me alive, as He said, these forty-five years, ever since the Lord spoke this word to Moses while Israel wandered in the wilderness; and now, here I am this day, eighty-five years old. ¹¹ As yet I am as strong this day as on the day that Moses sent me; just as my strength was then, so now is my strength for war, both for going out and for coming in. ¹² Now therefore, give me this mountain of which the Lord spoke in that day; for you heard in that day how the Anakim were there, and that the cities were great and fortified. It may be that the Lord will be with me, and I shall be able to drive them out as the Lord said.”

¹³ And Joshua blessed him, and gave Hebron to Caleb the son of Jephunneh as an inheritance. ¹⁴ Hebron therefore became the inheritance of Caleb the son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite to this day, because he wholly followed the Lord God of Israel. ¹⁵ And the name of Hebron formerly was Kirjath Arba (Arba was the greatest man among the Anakim).

Then the land had rest from war.

2026 THEME: WALKING ON MOUNT ZION WITH BEAUTIFUL FEET.

CROSS OVER NIGHT SERVICE                  10:00pm to 12:30am                             31/12/2025 – 01/01/2026

Praise Worship                      Text    John 2:1-11

Matthew 8:1-17 When He was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed Him. And behold, there came a leper and worshipped Him, saying, Lord, if thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus put forth His hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean. And immediately his leprosy was cleansed. And Jesus saith unto him, see thou tell no man; but go thy way, shew thyself to the priest, and offer the gift that Moses commanded, for a testimony unto them. And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto Him a centurion, beseeching Him, and saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him. The centurion answered and said, Lord, I am not worthy that thou shouldest come under my roof: but speak the word only, and my servant shall be healed. For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it. When Jesus heard it, He marveled, and said to them that followed, Verily I say unto you, I have not found so great faith, no, not in Israel. And I say unto you, that many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the Kingdom of heaven. But the children of the Kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. And Jesus said unto the centurion, go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour. And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, He saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever. And He touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them. When the even was come, they brought unto Him many that were possessed with devils: and He cast out the spirits with His word and healed all that were sick: That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.

GOD OF WONDERS AND MIRACLES

1. Oh Lord, you are the God of wonders and miracles. Make me whole by your power.
2. Every trace of symptom and sickness in my body is uprooted by the fire of the Almighty.
3. Touch me with your healing hands. Great Physician, perform your diagnoses and heal me.
4. Lord, I believe. Let my case be your case. Send your word to the root of illness in my body.
5. Holy Spirit, fill me with new strength, fervor and knowledge of your will (Eph. 5:17-19).
6. Lord, I invite you to all areas in my life. Turn chaotic and difficult situations to miracles.
7. Lord Jesus, fulfill all my heart desires in line with your will. Do surprising miracles.
8. Lord, honour my faith. I fight against everything loathsome that has happened to me.
9. Lord, I respond to your promptings in my heart to walk by faith and not by sight.
10. Lord. I believe. Your miracles reinforce my belief. Continue to do more to your glory.
11. Lord, do instant miracles and complete delayed miracles programmed for me.
12. Cause my faith to rise to my expected miracles. They will surely happen by your word.
13. Lord, heal those under my care. All infirmities must submit to your word.
14. Lord, fill my heart with compassion to help the sick and needy like you are.
15. Holy Spirit, I yearn for you. Fill me with your power to set the captives free.
16. Lord, help me to be a practical disciple doing all my Master did and doing greater works.
17. Lord Jesus, you are the Balm of Gilead. Heal every sickness in our body, soul and spirit.
18. Give Glory to God and pray in the Spirit for fifteen to twenty minutes. Do your journaling!

40 days PRAYER & FASTING – JANUARY 2 TO FEBRUARY 10, 2026

WEEK ONE 02/01/2026 -08/01/2026                                  

Praise Worship          Text: Psalm 42:1-11

Psalm 27:1-6 The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall, I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? when the wicked came against me to eatup my flesh, my enemies, and foes, they stumbled and fell. Though an army may encamp against me, my heart shall not fear; though war may rise against me, in this I will be confident. One thing I have desired of the Lord, that will I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. To behold the beauty of the Lord and to inquire in His temple! For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; in the secret place of His tabernacle, He shall hide me; He shall set me high upon a rock. And now my head shall be lifted up above my enemies all around me; therefore, I will offer sacrifices of joy in His tabernacle; I will sing, yes, I will sing praises to the Lord.

BOOST OF INNER STRENGTH AND HOLDING YOUR SPIRITUAL GROUND

1. Lord, anoint me afresh with your power. Baptise me with your Holy Spirit and your fire.
2. Boost my inner strength to run the Christian race without fainting (Isaiah 40:3).
3. Oh Lord, beam your glorious light into my soul. Every shade of darkness, vanish.
4. Oh Lord, break me and mould me after the stature of Christ. Put the hunger of righteousness in my soul and let it be like the deer panting for streams of water.
5. I have the spirit of love, I have the spirit of power, and I have a sound mind (2 Tim. 1:7).
6. My soul shall prosper and flourish in the house of the Lord in the name of Jesus (3 Jn v. 2).
7. Lord Jesus, you are the Balm of Gilead and the Great Physician. Make me whole and keep me in good health. I receive your divine touch in Jesus’ name (Jer. 8:22).
8. Lord, I come into your holy habitation by faith with an open heart and with confidence. Cleanse my heart by the blood of Jesus. Speak to me. My ears, be opened to hear God’s voice. Counsel me Lord and grant me the will to obey (Heb. 10:19-22; Rev. 1:9-12).
9. Lord, make the eyes of my heart to see you in your power and great glory. Flood my heart and mind with spiritual understanding (Prov. 3:1-8; Eph. 1:17-19; Rev. 22:1-21).
10. Lord, let heaven’s realities be my realities. Guide my heart with your visions as you guided Jesus. Help me to live and do your works you have assigned to me. I will not fail in my calling by your grace (John 5:19-20; Col. 3:1-10; 4:17; Rev. 4:1-11).
11. The wisdom, knowledge and understanding of the ancient who served the Lord faithfully are mine. I think like Joseph, act like Daniel, follow the examples of Paul and imitate Christ in all I do (Gen. 41:1-57; Dan. 1:1-21; 1 Cor. 4:14-16; 11:1).
12. I reject all foolishness and satanic deception to corrupt my heart and mind from the simplicity of the gospel (Gen. 3:1-7; 2 Cor. 11:1-3; Gal. 3:1-5).
13. Lord, as I study your word, grant me great insight. Establish me in the faith and teach me to divide your word rightly. Let the word be profitable to me: for doctrine, reproof, correction, and instruction in righteousness. Cause me to be perfect and thoroughly equipped unto good works. Let your word be pleasant to my soul always (2 Tim. 2:15; 3:16-17).
14. Worship God in the Spirit for fifteen to twenty minutes and journal what the Lord tells you!

WEEK TWO 09/01/2026 -15/01/2026    

Praise Worship                     Text Exod. 20:1-26; John 3:1-36; Rom. 6:1-23

Isaiah 66:1-2 Thus saith the Lord: The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? And where is the place of my rest? For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the Lord: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembles at my word.

Psalm 51:17 “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, a broken and contrite heart – these, O God, you will not despise.”

REPENTANCE, BROKENNESS, AND HEART-HEALING PRAYERS

1. Father, forgive me all my sins. Those known and unknown to me and those revealed to others let me learn from them. I bow in deep contrition, and I rededicate my life to you. I claim not my own righteousness but that of Christ (2 Sam. 12:1-25; Luke 18:1-6).
2. Against you I sinned. Fill me with godly sorrow (2 Sam. 12:1-31; Ps 151:17; 2 Cor. 7:10).
3. Heal my wounded broken spirit. The joy of salvation is mine again (Ps 51:1-19).
4. I forgive all who offended me. Free me from grudges of others (Matt. 18:21-22; Eph. 4:32).
5. Thank you for saving me from sin, hell and the grave (Gal. 3:16-26; 1 Cor. 15:34-58).
6. I reject idols of the heart. I worship only the living God (Exod. 20:4-6; Ezek. 14:1-11).
7. I reject the spirit of pride and complexities inimical to the gospel of Christ (Phil. 3:17-21).
8. Oh Lord, shine your impenetrable light over my soul (Gen. 1:1-3; John 1:1-5).
9. I am a child of light; grant me grace to be sober and watch (1 Thess. 5:5-6; Phil. 2:12-16).
10. Fill me with holy desires and godly fear (Isa 3:1-26; Matt. 5:1-113; Heb. 12:1-29).
11. You are the Potter, and I am the clay. Break and mold me to fit your will (Jer. 18:1-6).
12. Let the fruit of the Spirit of humility, meekness and gentleness thrive in me (Gal. 5:22-23).
13. Spirit of joy, peace, patience, goodness and faith blossom in me (Gal. 5:22-23).
14. Lord, touch me in my innermost parts. Expose me to myself. I shall not lie to myself.
15. I walk in the fruit of the Spirit of temperance (self-restraint in conduct, combating passions of my mind. I refuse unhealthy appetite, e.g. gluttony and desire for evil pleasure. I am sober. I abstain. I am moderate. I am created for good works (Gal 5:22-23; Eph. 2:10).
16. Fill my heart with your Spirit of love. I cast out fear (Heb. 13:1-3; 1John. 4:18).
17. Worship God and pray in the Spirit for fifteen to twenty minutes! Write in your journal!

WEEK THREE 16/01/2026 -22/01/2026

Praise Worship                      Text: Isa 58:1-14; 1 Cor. 3:1-23; Col. 1:1-29

Psalm 68:1-6 Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered. Let those also who hate Him flee before Him. As smoke is driven away, so drive them away; as wax melts before the fire, so let the wicked perish at the presence of God. But let the righteous be glad; Let them rejoice before God; Yes, let them rejoice exceedingly. Sing to God, sing praises to His name; extol Him who rides on the clouds, By His name Yah, and rejoice before Him. A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in His holy habitation. God sets the solitary in families; He brings out those who are bound into prosperity; but the rebellious dwell in a dry land.

DESTROYING EVIL FOUNDATIONS AND DELIVERANCE PRAYERS

1. Lord, by your grace, I am a faithful saint. I receive more grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Let me be a worthy example spoken well of (Col. 1:2).
2. Thank you for saving me from the power of darkness into your Kingdom (Col. 1:13-14).
3. Thank you for making peace with your blood against all evil powers (Col. 1:15-20).
4. Thank you for removing wicked works in my mind and feeding it with holiness (Col. 1:21).
5. Open my heart and mind to your will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding (Col. 1:9).
6. Perfect my faith. Make it grounded, stablished and settled in you (Col. 1:23; 1 Peter 5:10).  
7. All problems linked to my paternal and maternal lineage undermining my progress, be destroyed. I release myself from all generational oaths by my ancestors.
8. I sever myself and my descendants from all witchcraft spirits, incantations, and allegiance made by my parents and forefathers to satan. I nullify their oaths (Deut. 18:11; Ps 11:3).
9. I lose all cords of sin binding me by the power in the blood of Jesus. All demonic chains and bondage that has held me down into any sin, be destroyed (Prov. 5:21-23).
10. All attractions by the spirit of death and hell, symptom, disease, infirmity and physical or spiritual malady, I reject you. All evil grave clothes, be loosed like Lazarus’ (Jn 11:1-45).
11. Symptoms and diseases, you are not my portion. You were defeated over two thousand years ago by the stripes on Jesus. Be uprooted and leave now (Isa 53:5, John 19:1).
12. I am the temple of the Holy Ghost. Therefore, I reject all contrary spirits (1 Cor. 6:15-20).
13. I have all my rights in Christ. Satan you were defeated. You cannot rob me (Col. 1:13-14).
14. Lord, honour our prayer and fasting. We undo the bands of evil and heavy burdens. Break every yoke. We are set free. No oppression shall take hold of us anymore (Isa 58:6).
15. Lord, erase my name from calamity list of the evil one. Make me too hot to handle.
16. Lord, I receive your special favour. Make my foundation strong in you.
17. Oh Lord, guide me continually. Satisfy my soul in drought. Make my bones fat (Isa 58:11).
18. Make me like a watered garden, like spring of water that flow powered by you (Isa 58:11).
19. Lord, I receive your power for a new beginning. Let me and my offspring for many generations build new foundation and repair old breaches (Isa 58:12).
20. Lord, I honour you daily. The Sabbath day is a holy day unto me. Let your pleasure be my pleasure. Thank you for daily loading me with your blessings (Ps 68:19; Isa. 58:13).
21. Lord, I delight myself in you. Cause me to ride upon the high places of the earth and feed me with thy heritage. As you have said it in your word so shall it be in my life (Isa 58:14).
22. Lord Jesus, you are our great foundation. We trust in no other foundation (1 Cor. 3:11).
23. Lord, I am nothing. Give increase to the things I have planted in the Kingdom (1 Cor. 3:7).
24. I am a holy vessel, a temple of God’s Spirit. I will not defile my body (1 Cor. 3:16-17).
25. Lord, make me a wise master builder on you for my generation and the generations following. I plant and water well. My fruits shall blossom and not die (1 Cor. 3:1-10).
26. I build with gold and silver. Try my works and refine them as I build (1 Cor. 3:12-15).
27. I reject worldly wisdom. I am a fool to it. Fill me with godly wisdom (1 Cor. 3:18-20).
28. All things are mine in Christ. Plant me solidly, strong and healthy (1 Cor. 3:21-23).
29. Worship God and pray in the Spirit for fifteen to twenty minutes. Journal some prayers!

WEEK FOUR         23/01/2026 – 29/01/2026

Praise Worship                                  Text Exod. 14:1-31; 15:1-21; Josh. 1:1-18; Heb. 11:1-40

Psalm 149:1-9 Praise ye the Lord. Sing unto the Lord a new song, and His praise in the congregation of saints. Let Israel rejoice in Him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Let them praise His name in the dance: let them sing praises unto Him with the timbrel and harp. For the Lord taketh pleasure in His people: He will beautify the meek with salvation. Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud upon their beds. Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand; to execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people; to bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; to execute upon them the judgment written: this honour have all his saints. Praise ye the Lord!

PRAYERS FOR MOUNTAIN TOP, ENEMY-DEFEATING EXPERIENCE

1. Lord, we praise you with a new song with great joy and dancing. I am very grateful for…..
2. Lord, imbibe your meekness into me. Thank you for beautifying me with salvation.
3. I choose faith over fear. Give my faith substance and hope. Give me the grace to hold on until they become reality and I obtain a good report from you, Lord (Heb. 1:1-2).
4. Lord, I exercise my faith strong and pleasing to you. I receive the reward (Heb. 11:3-6).
5. Lord, let my faith be mountain-conquering and enemy-bursting (Heb. 11:7-29).
6. I receive divine strength for exploits. Every giant on my way be subdued (Heb. 11:30-39).
7. Spirit of fear, be bound with chains and fetters; be expelled (Exod. 14:10-14; Ps 149:5-9).
8. Lord, send angels of the highest order to deliver your blessings to me (Dan. 10:12-13).
9. All my delayed blessings hindered by territorial spirits, be released (Dan. 10:10-14).
10. Lord, do signs and wonders in me that will surprise satan I move forward (Exod. 14:24-30).
11. Lord, by the power in the blood of Jesus, cause my adversary to suffer defeat like the plagues did to the Egyptians, causing them great harm (Exod. Chapters 12 and 13).
12. We raise the banner of Christ. We go in the strength of the Lord and conquer (Josh. 1:1-9).
13. I prepare myself. All unconquered territories, I go with courage and win (Josh. 1:10-14).
14. Lord, I receive your rest. I conquer all the enemies with shouts of victory (Josh. 1:15).
15. Show me a strategy to win against satan. Deliver me with your high hand (Exod. 14:8).
16. I will not fear. I stand still and see the rescue of the Lord over my pursuers (Exod. 14:13).
17. Lord, fight my battles. Give me peace as you defeat satan. I go forward (Exod. 14:14-15).
18. I command Pharaoh and his horsemen to perish in the Red Sea. Sink to the bottom as stones. Be submerged forever never to trouble me again (Exod. 14:16-31; 15:5).
19. Lord, crush the enemy. No recovery. Send your angel to confuse them (Exod. 14:19).
20. Celebrate your victory praising the Lord and using the verses of Exod. 15:1-21!

WEEK FIVE 30/01/2026 – 05/02/2026                            

Praise Worship                     Text: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31; Galatians 5:1-26

Galatians 5:16-26 This I say then, walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lust 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. But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envying, murders, drunkenness, reveling, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the Kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.

FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT AND SPIRITUAL GIFTS

1. O’ Lord, let the newness of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus be my nature (Rom. 8:1-4).
2. Order my steps. I renounce the works of the flesh and walk in the Spirit (Gal. 5:16-26).
3. Holy Spirit, give me discernment, that I know good spirits from bad spirits (1 John 4:1-4).
4. Fruit of the Spirit: Love, joy, and peace flourish in my life (Gal. 5:22-23).
5. Fruit of the Spirit: faith, meekness, and temperance, I receive from the vine (Jn 15:1-27).
6. Thank you for your gift: fish not serpent, bread not stone, egg not scorpion (Lk 11:11-12).
7. Fruit of the Spirit: patience, gentleness, goodness, bud and grow (Matt. 5:1-16; Ps 1:1-3).
8. I yield to Christ. Let your anointing be mine as I share your word with others (Acts 10:38).
9. I reject ignorance concerning spiritual gifts, and I renounce all idolatry (1 Cor. 12:1-2).
10. I honour Jesus, the Son of God. I reverence Him as Lord by the Holy Ghost (1 Cor. 12:3).
11. Bless me with diverse gifts so I be a blessing to the Body of Christ (1 Cor. 12:4-6).
12. Cause me to profit from the gifts I have so I can give good account to You (1 Cor. 12: 7).
13. Jesus you are the Lord of your Church. Give me the best gifts fit for me (1 Cor. 12:8-11).
14. Holy Spirit: give me the gift of faith, healing and working of miracles (1 Cor. 12:8-11).
15. Give me the gift of wisdom, knowledge and discerning of spirits (1 Cor. 12:8-11).
16. Give me the gift of speaking and interpretation of tongues, and prophecy (1 Cor. 12:8-11).
17. Above all, fill my heart with love and compassion for others (Matt. 14:14; James 1:27).
18. Worship God and pray in the Spirit for twenty to thirty minutes! Write in your Journal!

WEEK SIX    06/02/2026 – 10/02/2026

Praise Worship                      Text Joshua 14:1-15. Deuteronomy 1:1-46

1 Chronicles 4:38-43 These mentioned by name were leaders in their families, and their father’s house increased greatly. So, they went to the entrance of Gedor, as far as the east side of the valley, to seek pasture for their flocks. And they found rich, good pasture, and the land was broad, quiet, and peaceful; for some Hamites formerly lived there. These recorded by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah; and they attacked their tents and the Meunites who were found there, and destroyed them, as it is to this day. So, they dwelt in their place because there was pasture for their flocks there. Now some of them, five hundred men of the sons of Simeon, went to Mount Seir, having as their captains Pelatiah, Neariah, Rephaiah, and Uzziel, the sons of Ishi. And they defeated the rest of the Amalekites who had escaped. They have dwelt there to this day.

Read about the Defeat of Giants:

Gen. 6:1-8; Num. 13:1-33; Deut. 1:19-33; 9:1-6; Josh. 11:1-23; 12:1-24; 13:1-33; 14:1-5, 6-15; 15:1-12, 13-19, 20-63; 16:1-10; 17:1-13, 14-18; 18:1-10; 11-28; 19:1-51; 20:1-9; 21:1-42; 22:1-34; 23:1-16; 24:1-33; Judges 1:1-36; 1 Sam 17:1-58; 2 Sam. 5:1-25; 1 Chron. 20:1-8.

OVERCOMING THE GIANTS AND MOUNTAIN-TAKING VENTURES

1. Lord, bless our work/business. Open our eyes to see new prospects (1 Chron. 4:38-43).
2. Lord, we go in your name. The prospect or project we are about to start, you know the tests we will face. Send your angels to go before us to clear the way and grant us success.
3. Lord, we might be two, fifty, or a hundred or five hundred people, add your angels to us.
4. You mountain delaying our blessings, be flat. We shout on you; grace, grace (Zech. 4:6-9).
5. This joint venture grant us success. We scan the horizon and position ourselves for the best opportunities. We invest wisely. We bring our talents and dominate in the business.
6. You viability mission, we take courage. We receive an overcoming spirit. We reject defeat. Lord, we set our hearts to joyfully do your will. We reject all evil reports (Num. 13).
7. Lord, we saturate our spirit with your word of faith, hope and love. Fear shall not rule our hearts. We overcome all the giants on our way to success.
8. They are like grasshoppers in our eyes. We shall see our desire upon our enemies. Lord, bring us to your Land of Promise flowing with milk and honey (Num.14; Ps 91:1-16).
9. Word of faith rise in our hearts and remain high. Lord, turn our faith to wins
10. (Num. 13:30).
11. Lord, the hills melt like wax at your command. Mountain of problems, we surmount you and find rest on the other side. Thereafter, be dumped in the sea (Ps 97:5; Mk. 11:22-24).
12. Father, favour us and bless us. We receive a hundred-fold bountiful harvest (Gen. 26:1-35).
13. Bless your people with great blessings amid the heathen. Divide unto us your lot which the enemy cannot contest. Our lot is very fruitful and is our heritage. We walk, work, and prosper together in unity and love (Josh. 14:1-15; Ps 16:5-6; Acts 4:32-37).
14. We take on the giants in the name of the Lord and defeat them. Where we suffered setback before, we take courage, amend our ways and we take them on with the Lord on our side.
15. We remind you satan, we cannot be defeated. Jesus won on the cross and so do we.
16. Lord, let us finish well and take the priced mountains full of minerals (Josh. 14:6-15).
17. Our enemies are envious because they lost the battle. They cannot recover (Ps 3:1-8).
18. Celebrate your victory and give Him praise. Worship Him for fifteen to twenty minutes!

TWO-WAY JOURNALING PRAYER ABOUT GOD’S LOVE

Joseph Lord, I bless You for Your great love – love so amazing and so divine. You alone deserve all the glory, worship, and adoration. Thank You for sending Your only Begotten Son to die for me. Words are not enough to thank You!

God’s Response Love, worship, and obedience – Those key words are pillars for growing your faith. If you love me, you will worship me and be obedient to me in all things, just as servants obey their Masters. I am your Lord your Master (Jehovah Adonai), and I gave you the best, Jesus Christ, who should be your Jehovah Adon in all that you do. Let Jesus be the centre of your life. Then I will sustain my love on you and help you walk in my ways.

Joseph’s Response Thank you Jesus! Amen!!

TWO-WAY JOURNALING PRAYER ABOUT VISIONS OF HEAVEN

Joseph: Lord, show me dreams and visions of heaven all the time.

God’s Response: My people perish for lack of knowledge. You have my word and my Spirit. The more you have of them in you, the more visions, and revelations you have of heaven.

Joseph: I want to dwell with you surrounded by angels even though I am still on the earth.

God’s Response: It is possible. My Spirit in you is my presence. Focus on Jesus more and more and He will fill you with His dazzling light and glory in dreams and visions.

Joseph: Thank you, Lord. I embrace your amazing presence with your light and glory. Amen!

Jesus is our wisdom, power, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption (1 Cor. 1:24, 30)!

LAST DAY OF 40 DAYS OF GENERAL PRAYER AND FASTING FOR 2024

Exploring God’s Presence (EXGP page 33-35)

BREAKTHROUGH AND VICTORY CELEBRATION PRAYERS

Text 2 Chron. 20:1-30; Eph. 1:1-23; Rev. 22:1-21.

Matthew 16:18 I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this Rock I will build My Church, and the gates of hades shall not prevail against it.

Psalm 2:11-12 Serve the Lord with fear and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest He is angry, and ye perish from the way, when His wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in Him.

1 John 5:4 Whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world, our faith.

Thank God and pray the following prayers as the Spirit gives you utterance. These prayers are for destroying long-standing yokes. Proclaim shouts of victory and endless praise.

1. Lord, I believe; fill me with your Spirit. Flow in me River of living water (Jn 7:37-39).
2. Father, I seek you wholly and meet your Spirit. I reject all counterfeit spirits (Jn 4:24).
3. Lord, you are my light and salvation. I shall not fear. I place my faith in you (Ps 27:1-5).
4. All enemies encamped or regrouping against us, be scattered to desolation (Ps 27:1-3).
5. All alliances confronting my authority in Christ, I command you to yield (2 Chron. 20:1-4).
6.  Lord, grant me vision of your plan for my life. Make it as clear as crystal (Hab. 2:1-3).
7. Fill my heart with images of your victorious life on earth. I follow your model (Jn 5:19-20).
8. Let me speak only the things I hear the Father speak and do what He does (Jn 8:31-59).
9. Lord, we dedicate our souls and hearts to you; we sing songs of praise. Open our eyes to see your protection day and night. Thank you for leading us with your pillar of cloud and pillar of fire. Thank you for sending your angels to encamp around us. We enjoy your strong protection as eagles over her young (2 Kings 6:15-17; Exod. 13:21-22; Ps 34:7-9).
10. Thank God for fighting your battles and defeating your enemies (2 Chron. 20:5-25).
11. Holy Spirit, I follow your flow and face the future with confidence (Luke 4:14-20).
12. Thank you, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, for the victories in my life. Fill me with the glories of heaven. I love you, Lord. Maranatha (Rev. 22:1-21; 1 Cor. 16:22; 2 Cor. 13:14).
13. Thank God for His mighty hand of deliverance in times of difficulties (2 Sam. 22:1-7).
14. Thank God for unsettling satanic strongholds and causing them confusion (Exod. 15:1-19).
15. Thank God for His awesome power which terrifies the camp of satan (2 Sam. 22:8-20).
16. Thank God for the victory you have in Christ in being triumphant always (2 Cor. 2:14).
17. All obstacles facing you take authority over them using God’s word (2 Sam. 22:21-33).
18. Thank God for toughening your inner man. Rejoice you are victorious (2 Sam. 22:33-46).
19. Decree that afflictions you had in the past shall never return (Isa 54:17; Nah. 1:8-10).
20. Dismantle all evil plans in the physical and spirit realm (2 Sam. 5:17-20; Isa 8:9, 10).
21. Decree that high things against the knowledge of God be pulled down (2 Cor. 10:4-6).
22. Decree that all trials you face henceforth, you will always win (Matt 4:1-11).
23. Thank God for your salvation, for defeating and shaming satan (Rom 8:31-39; Col. 2:9-15).
24. King of kings you reign on the earth. Cause all kingdoms to bow to the Church (Ps 2:7-12).
25. Command every rage of the heathen and all those opposing the gospel to cease (Ps 2:1-2).
26. We raise your banner over the nations. We dismantle all satanic networks (Luke 10:17-24).
27. Father, disgrace the Leviathan spirit acting over all unruly souls, marriages, people, and nations. We banish the spirit of pride and establish the authority of your word over such hearts and nations. Christ shall reign and all kings must bow (Job 41:34; Ps. 2; Isa 27:1).
28. Father, glorify your mighty name and dawn your love on all hearts (Ps 2:1-12; 48:4-7).
29. Father, satisfy our yearnings. Let your will be done in all the earth (Matt. 6:9-10).
30. Fill our hearts with your peace, joy, and righteousness (Rom. 14:17; Jn 14:27; 16:33).
31. Lord, distinguish your people with heavenly blessings and keep us high (Eph.1:3).
32. Lord, we acknowledge your holiness. Make us clean vessels (Eph. 1:4-7).
33. Oh Lord, fill our hearts with your spirit of wisdom and revelation (Eph. 1:15-18).
34. Oh God, make our hearts fertile ground for the Fruit of the Spirit (1 Cor. 13: 1-13).
35. Holy Spirit, help us in our weaknesses and break the barriers against us (Rom. 8:26).
36. Oh Lord, fan your fire in us to hate and abhor all forms of sins (1 Thess. 5:22-24).
37. Lord, establish our ministry as part of your end time army (Matt. 11:12; Matt.16:18).
38. Let the Church flourish and give hope where hopelessness and despair are in the world.
39. Holy Spirit, uproot and destroy every evil tree planted in my family line (Matt.15:13).
40. Father Lord, revive your Church to seek you in holiness and righteousness (I Pet. 1:15-16).
41. Lord, make your people walk in one accord to advance your Kingdom (Acts 2:46-47).
42. Help us to keep pure and give us visions and raptures of heaven (Col. 3:1-10).
43. Lord, beautify our lives. Do very abundantly above all that we can ask or think (Eph. 3:20).
44. Lord, cause the work of this ministry to flourish. Bless those who sow their time, resources, and prayers abundantly in Jesus’ name (Prov. 11:30; Matt. 13:43; Dan. 12:3).
45. Worship God in the Spirit for 15 to 20 minutes. Journal what He tells you!

BENEDICTION

THANKSGIVING AND PRAISE TO GOD

We bless God for those who have participated in this year’s 40 days Prayer and Fasting program from January 2 to February 11, 2024. May our good God answer all your prayers in Jesus mighty name. I believe many testimonies will follow; Go forth and continue to celebrate and enjoy the victories you have won in Jesus name. Amen!!!

WEEK 6: February 4 – February 11, 2024

SERMON: PRAYING WITH THE NAMES OF GOD

FROM MY BOOK NAMES AND ATTRIBUTES OF GOD (PERSONALISED BIBLE DEVOTION MANUAL) BY BISHOP (DR) JOSEPH AGBI & PASTOR (DR) ESTHER AGBI

CHAPTER 81, PAGE 768

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Some names of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit which we can use in prayer and test our journaling are as follows:

God the Father

1. Jehovah Elohim: God creator of Heaven and Earth (Gen. 1:1).
2. Jehovah-Jireh: The Lord Will Provide (Gen. 22:8, 14).
3. Jehovah-Mekaddishkem: The Lord Our Sanctifier (Lev. 20:8).
4. Jehovah-Nissi – The Lord My Banner (Exod. 17:15).
5. Jehovah-Rohi – The Lord My Shepherd (Psalms 23:1).
6. Jehovah Ropheka – The Lord My Healer (Exod. 15:26).
7. Jehovah-Shalom – The Lord of Our Peace (Judges 6:24).
8. God of Abraham, Isaac & Jacob (Exod. 3:13-15).
9.  I AM (Exod. 3:14).
10.  Judge (Gen. 18:25).
11.  My God and My Refuge (2 Sam. 22:3; Psalm 91:2).
12.  My Strength (Psalm 144:1).
13.  My Fortress & High Tower (2 Sam. 22:2; Psalm 91:2).
14.  Heavenly Father (Matt. 6:26).

God the Son

1. The Alpha Omega (Rev. 1:11; 22:13).
2. The Light of the world (John 8:12).
3. Bread of Life (John 6:35).
4. Chief Shepherd (1 Peter 5:4).
5. The Blessed and only Potentate (1 Tim. 6:15).
6. The King of kings (1 Tim. 6:15; Psalm 2).
7. The Lord of Lords (1 Tim. 6:15).
8.  Our Advocate (1 John 2:1).
9. Captain of Our Salvation (Heb. 2:10).
10.  Immortality, dwelling in the Light (1 Tim. 6:16).
11. Lion of the Tribe of Judah (Rev. 5:5).
12. Lord of both the Dead and Living (Rom. 14:9).
13. The Lamb of God that was slain (John 1:29; Rev. 5:12; 1 Peter 1:19).
14. The Way, The Truth and The Life (John 14:6).

God the Holy Spirit

1.  Spirit of God (Gen. 1:2).
2. Comforter (John 14:16; 2 Cor. 1:3; Isaiah 40:1).
3. Spirit of Truth (John 14:17; 16:13).
4.  Spirit of Life (Rom. 8:2; 1 Cor. 15:45).
5. Spirit of Holiness (Rom. 1:4).
6.  Spirit of Adoption (Rom. 8:15).
7.  Holy Spirit (Psalm 51:11; Eph. 1:13; 4:30).
8.  Holy Ghost (John 14:26; Acts 2:4).
9. Spirit of Grace and supplication (Zech. 12:10).
10. Spirit of Prophecy (Rev. 19:10).
11. Power of the Highest (Luke 1:35).
12.  The Spirit of conviction of sin, righteousness, and judgment (Isaiah 4:4; John 16:8).
13.  Spirit of Judgment and Fire (Isaiah 4:4).
14. Seven Spirits of God: Spirit of the Lord, Spirit of wisdom; Spirit of understanding, Spirit of Counsel, Spirit of might, Spirit of the knowledge; Spirit of fear of the Lord   (Rev. 3:1; 4:5; Isaiah 11:2).

WEEK 6 PRAYER POINTS 

FROM MY BOOK “EXPLORING GOD’S PRESENCE (PRAYER MANUAL FOR EVERYDAY SUCCESS) BY BISHOP (DR) JOSEPH AGBI, PASTOR (DR) ESTHER AGBI & DAVID AGBI

CHAPTER 4, PAGE 31-32

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Praise Worship: Choose some songs to worship God for 10-15 minutes (There are 1014 songs in the book from Pages 414-500).       

Text:  Gen. 30:25-41; Isaiah 11:1-5; 38:1-22; 60:1-22.

Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the Lord makes one rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.

Philippians 4:19 My God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

PRAYERS FOR YOUR WORK AND BUSINESS

1. Lord, thank you for the diverse spiritual blessings I have in You by Christ Jesus (Eph. 1:3).
2. Direct my heart to seek after your Kingdom first and its righteousness (Matt 6:19-34).
3. Give me the spirit of wisdom and guide my heart in all decisions I make (1 Kings 3:3-28).
4. Grant me grace to be diligent and insight on ways to manage my business (Gen. 30:25-43).
5. Grant me grace to be patient. Reveal a business plan that would not fail (Gen. 26:1-6).
6. Distinguish me by your blessings. No recession can diminish my blessing (Gen. 26:11-33).
7. As you blessed king Jehoshaphat, bless me with business acumen (2 Chron. 17:1-19).
8. Heal and humble me like king Hezekiah for the pride in my heart (2 Chron. 32:24-26).
9. Bless me as you did to king Hezekiah with much wealth and all he did (2 Chron. 32:27-30).
10. Father, deliver me from all sorrow and tragedy. I cover my work with the blood of Jesus.
11. Lord, grant me favour before my boss and co-workers. Let me be a blessing to them also.
12. Lord, you said whatsoever I do shall prosper. I walk in your righteousness and love.
13. Promotion comes from you, Lord. I am the head and not the tail. Let it be so (Ps 75:6-7).
14. Lord, direct the feet of customers to my business. Cause them to patronise me in droves.
15. Lord, bless my efforts in attracting new clients by social media and the internet.
16. Lord, multiply my business efforts with profit. I shall be the best in what I do.
17. Lord, expand our ministry work. Teach us to be profitable in the work of your Kingdom.
18. I aim for excellence. My products shall be the best in my field and in the market.
19. Lord, give me niche and witty ideas which my competitors are unaware of.
20. Lord, as I compete in the fierce market, let me and my products stand out.
21. Lord, show me financial strategies that will increase my business. Let it be profitable with less expense. Let my co-workers cooperate with me so we enjoy the fruit of our labour.
22. Lord, teach me strategies for generational wealth. Help our children to like our businesses.
23. Let my experience distinguish me on the job. My work shall be appreciated by my boss.
24. Bless me as I give in vows, tithes, and offerings. I give in abundance with a cheerful heart.
25. Worship God and pray in the Spirit for fifteen to twenty minutes. Journal your prayers!

CLOSE YOUR FASTING EACH DAY AND EACH WEEK WITH THE FOLLOWING CONFESSION:

Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength, and my Redeemer.

Rev. 12:11, Amplified And they overcame and conquered him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, for they did not love their life and renounce their faith even when faced with death.

Jeremiah 1:10 See, I have appointed you this day over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out and to tear down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant.

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The bottom line on exercise

Exercise and physical activity are a great way to feel better, gain health benefits and have fun. As a general goal, aim for at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. If you want to lose weight or meet specific fitness goals, you may need to exercise more. Remember to check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program, especially if you haven’t exercised for a long time, have chronic health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes or arthritis, or you have any concerns.

3.         Browse in a secular bookstore and pick up a good book on exercise. Examine it, so you get a feel for various exercises you could do in each of the three categories.

The three categories of exercises stated by Dr Mark are: aerobic, strength-building, and stretching

Some years back, I bought and added to my Home Library. The book is from Reader’s Digest, Get Fit, Feel Fantastic! Authored by Dr Michael Perring and Anne Hooper, the book narrates the complete health program for living your mature years to the fullest. Chapter 1, pages 14 to 40, is titled Fit for Life. Excerpts from the chapter, pictures left out, are as follows:

A. Exercise (page 14)

            “Any exercise  above your normal level of activity will benefit your health in a very short time”….If you live a very inactive life, a brisk 20 minute walk at least 3 times a week (same recommendation from Dr Mark), will quickly make you feel more energetic, sharpen your mind and senses and give you that extra zest for life. You could add some other sporting activity.

• It boost your energy level
• It makes you feel great
• It strengthens your body
• It boosts your immune system by speeding up the blood and lymphatic circulation
• Increased lung power increasing oxygen levels in the body
• It improves the heart’s blood circulation and its ability to fight diseases

The authors write further:

“During exercise, your lung capacity increases five to seven times. Some of this increased capacity stays with you when you are not exercising, so you breathe deeper to produce more power for the muscle and fuel for the brain.”

“The cornerstone of the body’s defense system mechanism is the lymphatic system, which relies on physical activity to push lymph fluid around the body, along with the white blood cells and antibodies that fight infection.”

“Perhaps best of all, lovemaking will also improve with regular exercise. You will feel like having sex more often, it will last longer and you will enjoy it more. All these benefits will come to you within weeks of starting regular exercise, and should stay with you for as long as you continue.”

“A well-known research project called the Framingham Study investigated the link between exercise and heart disease. It concluded that sedentary people were over five times more likely to die from heart disease than those who fit even moderate levels of exercise into their weekly routine.”

B.        Daily wake-up and Warm-up exercises: 10 minutes routine (page 20)

            a.         Deep breathing (to oxygenate the brain and muscle)

            b.         Elbow lifts (to work the arms and upper body

            c.         Neck turn (to work the upper spine)

            d.         Torso twist (for abdominal muscle, distribute your weight evenly over both feet)

            e.         Hip swing (to work the hips and sides)

            f.          Side bends (to work the upper body)

            g.         Squats (to work legs and lower body)

            h.         Warm-up March (to warm muscles and mobilize joints)

C.        Building Stamina (page 22)

            “A study carried out at Harvard University demonstrated that individuals who expend 1500 calories a week through stamina-building activities, such as long distance walking, running or cycling live the longest.”

The book shows:

• a table for recovery pulse rate
  • Heart training zone chart

D.        Stamina building exercises are as follows (page 26):

a.         Leg and arm curls

b.         Sways

c.         Half-stars and star jumps, including bouncing on a mini trampoline

d.         Step-Ups

e.         Springing

E.         Building Muscular Strength and Endurance (PAGE 28)

“You may need to alter your diet if you want to improve your muscular strength. This is because it is the carbohydrate in your diet, such as bread, pasta, rice, cereals and fruit and vegetables, that fuel muscle development. If you are eating a balanced diet, you don’t need extra protein, and you most certainly would not need extra fats or sugar in your diet”.

“Regular resistance exercises can reduce and even reverse the steady decline in strength with age, no matter how old or unfit you are when you start”

“Water offers considerable resistance and swimming is an ideal form of strength exercise – as well as improved stamina”

“You should vary the types of muscle exercise you do so that all the muscles of the body are improved – or conditioned – evenly without concentrating on any particular muscle group”

F.         Popular resistance aids include (page 30):

• Dumbbells
• Barbell
• Elastic training band
• Ankle and wrist weight
• Gym machines. We have a Treadmill, Stationary Resistance Bike, Recumbent Bike, Vibrating Machine.

“Running Wild: By running just 8km (5 miles a week), you can reduce your risk of heart disease – North America’s number one killer – by 20 percent. Running can also help you lose weight, strengthen muscle and bones and slow the aging process, Even your skin and hair will benefit, and you will feel great too.”

            “Try new activity, such as rollerblading or rock ’n’ roll dancing, to exercise more muscles. Every time you use a muscle in a different way, you help your whole body remain healthy and strong.”

            “TAKE CARE: When doing resistance exercise, don’t hold your breath or keep still for more than a few seconds, as this raises your blood pressure. Steadily breathe out when exerting maximum effort and breathe in as you relax the effort. If you have high blood pressure, see a doctor before starting resistance exercises.”

G.        Muscle-Toning Exercise (page 32)

            a.         Wall push-up (to tone arms and upper body)

            b.         Box Push-up (to tone arms and upper body)

            c.         Heel raises (to tone calves)

            d.         Lower back raises (to tone lower back)

            e.         Leg toner (to tone inner ties)

            f)         Easy squats (to tone thighs and buttocks)

H.        Building Flexibility (page 34)

            “Maintaining your flexibility means you can enjoy life to the fullest without worrying about muscle aches or injuries.”

            “By doing simple stretching exercises during the day you can improve posture and joint mobility, reduce muscular tension and avoid muscle pain.”

I.          Stretching exercises (page 36)

            a.         Front of thighs (for the upper legs)

            b.         Back stretch (for the lower spine)

            c.         Back of ties (for the upper leg)

            d.         Neck Stretch (for the neck and shoulders)

            e.         Front of chest (for the chest and shoulders)

            f.          Arm stretch (for the upper arms and shoulders)

            g.         Calf stretch (for the lower legs)

            i.          Inner thigh stretch (for the upper legs)

J.          7 Ways to Stay Fit (page 38)

            1.         Visit a fitness Instructor (my wife and I did for 3 months years back with clear fitness goals)

            2.         Join a gym or Fitness centre (I carry a monthly pass with Terwillegar Recreation Centre)

            3.         Exercise in water (I rarely swim)

            4.         Pop in a video (I have one good video, would shop for others)

            5.         Start a walking Club (I do my 5 mile walk Saturday-fortnightly morning walk in summer)

            6.         Take up an outdoor sport

            7.         Dance the night away (we should dance more unto the Lord during worship)

POSTED SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 2024 by BISHOP DR JOSEPH AGBI 

SERMON: RESEMBLING CHRIST

NAOG Page 408

Read Ephesians 4:1-32

Ephesians 4:11-13 He gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.

 a. Believers were first called Christians at Antioch (Acts 11:19-26)

b.  You need to be fully persuaded and sold to Him (Phil 3:10-12)

c. You start with the basics but be ready to grow exponentially to perfection (Rom. 10:8-10; Heb. 6:1-6)

Seated with Christ in heavenly places. Col. 3:12 Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.

a) I should always remember that I have been raised with Christ.

b) I should remember His death and resurrection as well as the process of my baptism.

c) I need to keep seeking the things which are above.

d)  I should remember that Christ is above and is seated at the right hand of God.

e) I should remember that one day he will return with great glory and take me home to be with Him forever.

Knowing Christ is your Greatest Gain

Read Phil. 3:7-8.

a) The cross is not an offence to me but a gain.

b) Old things are passed away and all things are become new.

c) I am willing to sacrifice all things so I can win Christ.

d) The surpassing value of knowing Christ cannot be exchanged for anything.

e) I am willing to suffer the loss of all things and count them but rubbish so I may gain Christ.

Read 1 Thess. 1:9-10.

a) I need to turn from to God from idols of the heart to serve the true and living God.

b) I need to expectantly wait for Jesus from heaven.

c) I need to remember the resurrection of Jesus from heaven. d) need to remember that because He is alive and has saved us, rescuing us from the wrath of God to come.

Read 2 Tim. 2:3-4.

a) I am enlisted in the end-time army of God.

b) I should be willing to suffer hardship as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

c) I should not entangle myself with the affairs of this life.

d) I am a good soldier of Christ in active service and will ever remain so.

e) I will please God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit who enlisted me to be His soldier.

How much do we resemble Christ?

Read 2 Cor. 4:11, 16-18.

We resemble Christ in many ways:

a) We suffered persecution of mortal proportion, and we should be ready to do likewise for Him.

b) Since Christ triumphed over persecution, we too will be victorious and triumph in His name.

c) We do not lose heart no matter the persecution we face, we should ask for the grace of God and be ready to bear it.

d) Our outward man is decaying but our inward man is renewed day by day.

e) Our afflictions are light compared to what Christ suffered.

f) Our light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond comparison.

g) We should refocus our eyes and vision from the things which are seen to the things which are not seen, that is things of eternal value.

Heb. 11:25-27 (Moses) chose rather to endure ill-treatment with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin, considering the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt; for he was looking to the reward. By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured, as seeing Him who is unseen.

a) Moses chose to endue ill-treatment with God’s people rather than enjoy the pleasures of sin.

b) He considered the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt.

c) Moses looked forward to the reward for the reproaches he suffered for Christ.

d) By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king. He actually left so he could come back and fight another day (Exod. 2:10-15; the Bible calls it an act of faith). e) Moses endured, seeing Him who is unseen as permitting what was going on in His life.

PRAYER POINTS

WEEK 5  JAN 28 – FEB 03        Praise Worship         Text1 Kings 3:1-28; Luke 2:40-52; Phil. 4:1-23.

John 15:1-11, “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the words which I have spoken to you. Remain in Me, and I in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit of itself but must remain in the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in Me. I am the vine, you are the branch; the one who remains in Me, and I in him bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in Me, he is thrown away like a branch and dries up; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. If you remain in Me, and My words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. My Father is glorified by this, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be My disciples. Just as the Father has loved Me, I also have loved you; remain in My love. If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love; just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love. These things I have spoken to you so that My joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.”

STRONG CONNECTION TO THE VINE

1. Oh Lord, I thank you for the shed blood of Jesus. Reveal yourself to me in Jesus’ name.
2. Father, thank you for my salvation. Give me grace to witness and win souls for Christ.
3. Oh Lord, fill my heart with wisdom. Wax and cement my spirit strong with your word.
4. I reject every spirit of worldliness. I refuse to corrupt the wisdom of God in my heart.
5. Oh Lord, grant me a heart to discern and keep away from evil in the name of Jesus.
6. Oh Lord, give me a humble and teachable spirit. Engrave your words in my heart.
7. Lord, as you appeared to Solomon in a dream, appear to me. Baptise me with your wisdom.
8. Lord, help me to grow in wisdom and favour with God and people in greater measure.
9. Let your wisdom show in me by the decisions I make that they are very thoughtful.
10. Thank you, Lord for your favour and blessings. Distinguish me with your excellence.
11. Oh Lord, show yourself mighty and strong in my life. Rejoicing shall abound in my life always.
12. Satisfy my hunger and thirst for your righteousness. Help me to hate all besetting sins with perfect hatred. I shall not be foolish but wise. Let your light shine brightly through me.
13. Lord Jesus, fill my heart with your peace, joy, and righteousness. Let your holiness fill all fibre of my being and emit from me convicting others (Rom. 14:17; John 14:27; 16:33).
14. I cast all my worries on Christ. Lord, fill my spirit with godliness, contentment, faith, love, patience, meekness, power, and soundness of mind (1 Tim. 6:6-11; 2 Tim. 1:7; 1 Pet. 5:7).
15. Every power of the enemy troubling my peace, you are wasting your time. I overcome you with the marks of Christ. I am not ashamed of His marks. I wear them proudly (Gal. 6:17).
16. Lord, thank you for your strength. I receive grace to do all things well (Phil. 4:13).
17. Lord, make me a strong branch connected to you and the Father. I am full of sap (Ps 104:16; Jn 15:1)
18. Lord, you said if I abide in you and your word abides in me, I shall ask anything, it will be done unto me. I abide in you by grace. I shall not depart from you nor walk in ungodliness. Evil ways are anathema to my soul. I cleave to you and behold your glory always.
19. Lord, prune me. Make my tree always healthy. Cause my life to bear much fruit abundantly to your glory. I love you, Lord. Let my discipleship of you become better, deeper, and deeper.
20. Make me fruitful in all good works. Fortify me to be productive in all I do (1 Cor. 15:58).
21. Worship God in the Spirit for fifteen to twenty minutes and journal what the Lord tells you!

CLOSE YOUR FASTING EACH DAY AND EACH WEEK WITH THE FOLLOWING CONFESSION:

Psalm 19:14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart
be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength, and my Redeemer.

Rev. 12:11, Amplified And they overcame and conquered him because of the blood of the Lamb and because of the word of their testimony, for they did not love their life and renounce their faith even when faced with death.

Jeremiah 1:10 See, I have appointed you this day over the nations and over the kingdoms, to root out and to tear down, to destroy and to overthrow, to build and to plant.