Month: May 2025

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85. Devotion 4 – God the Everlasting Ruler

Hallelujah Devotional Nr 4  – Focusing on the Attributes of God   

God the everlasting Ruler Who REIGNS over all the earth. He who was & is & is to come.

Rev 1:4-8

(4)  John, to the seven churches which are in Asia:

Grace to you and peace from Him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne,

(5)  and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings of the earth. To Him who loved us and washed us from our sins in His own blood,

(6)  and has made us kings and priests to His God and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

(7)  Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. Even so, Amen.

(8)  “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End,” says the Lord, “who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty.”

WHAT WILL GOD’S KINGDOM RELATE TO HERE ON EARTH?

The kingdom of God pertains to, incorporates & involves many things.

WHAT IS THE KINGDOM OF GOD?

The kingdom of God is wherever God reigns

1Co 4:20 

For the kingdom of God is not in word but in power.

The Kingdom has laws, precepts, principles & standards for just living

1Th 2:12 

that you would walk worthy of God who calls you into His own kingdom and glory.

2Th 1:5 

that you may be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you also suffer;

Heb 12:28 

Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.

It pertains to His Christ, coming again to seal the reward of those found in Him.

He made us kings & priests to HIs God. To Him be the glory

It is a kingdom where some will SEE the Kingdom of God, some will ENTER it, and some will INHERIT the kingdom of God – the new Jerusalem.

Joh 3:3 

Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot SEE the kingdom of God.”

Mat 7:21 

“Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall ENTER the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

Luk 18:17 

Assuredly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will by no means ENTER it.”

Mar 10:24 

“Children, how hard it is for those who trust in riches to ENTER the kingdom of God!

Joh 3:5 

Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot ENTER the kingdom of God.

Act 14:22 

strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations ENTER the kingdom of God.”

Mat 25:34 

Then the King will say to those on His right hand, ‘Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

1Co 6:9-10

Do you not know that the unrighteous will not INHERIT the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites,  

nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will INHERIT the kingdom of God.

1Co 15:50 

Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot INHERIT the kingdom of God; nor does corruption inherit incorruption.

PRAYER

Father,

in this time we come to you in all humility, brokenness in spirit, with contrite hearts and clean hands because of the Blood of the Lamb of God, washing us. We pray that we will be led by Your Spirit to obey unto inheritance of the covenant promises of Your kingdom. By grace we are born of the water & Spirit.

We come tonight to be reminded of Your complete work on the cross & the power of redemption to be shared with this broken world. May we never falter to lift You up, confess You boldly & not shun away where we are rejected or ridiculed for Your name’s sake.

Amen & amen.

“By Grace there we go”

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86. Devotion – The Righteousness of Christ

Hallelujah Devotional Nr 5 – Focusing on the Attributes of God

The RIGHTEOUSNESS of CHRIST

The Kingdom of God is ruled & founded on Christ’s righteousness attained by faith in Him.

Heb 1:8 But to the Son He says: “YOUR THRONE, O GOD, IS FOREVER AND EVER;
A SCEPTER OF RIGHTEOUSNESS IS THE SCEPTER OF YOUR KINGDOM.

“What you believe about righteousness will affect your heart more than any other thing you believe!” (Richards, 1993)

The most dangerous thing is the truth we believe that’s bended to suit our own preferences.

God is a God of righteousness.

To understand righteousness, we can look at understanding light. As light is bended, it changes, and the different colors are revealed.

That is what often happens with the Word of God. As it comes into our own hearts as pure light, “A Lamp unto my feet”, – a heart contaminated with prejudice, tradition, hurt or deceit can turn that very truth into something completely different.
In this world we are also subject to so many lies, half-truths & deception – for us then to be extra vigilant to guard our hearts.

What you believe about righteousness will determine whether the Word of God will work in your life unto the power of God, salvation & righteous living.

Rom 1:16-17

(16) For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes…
(17) For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH.”

Rom 1:18-23

(18) For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness,
(19) because what may be known of God is manifest in them, for God has shown it to them. (20) For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,

(21) because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened.
(22) Professing to be wise, they became fools,
(23) and changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like corruptible man—and birds and four-footed animals and creeping things.

FAITH in the Gospel is the Power of God Unleashed in Our Lives

The power of God works through the gospel of Christ.
Therefore, if I believe the gospel correctly, the power of God should be evident in my life. “If the power if God is not evident in my life, I must examine my version of the gospel.” (Richards, 1993)

1Co 1:30

(30) But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption—

WE MUST JUST BELIEVE

The gospel that we believe reveals the righteousness of Christ in our lives, from faith to faith – not faith to work harder on your own righteousness.
Christ obtained righteousness by faith.

If faith is not founded in Christ’s righteousness – the Good News Gospel is possibly thwarted in our believe-doctrine, and still subject to law & works unto faith.

Christ is our righteousness unto salvation.
Start trusting in your righteousness in Christ alone.
No works or abiding to laws & customs can attain that. The law was only the safety net unto salvation. My own righteousness is fatal, for it cancels grace. (Gal2:21)

[Extracts from GRACE -The power to Change. J. Richards. Paraphrased/quoted]

Gal 2:20-21

(20) I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God , who loved me and gave Himself for me.
(21) I do not set aside the grace of God; for if righteousness comes through the law, then Christ died in vain.”

Php 3:9

(9) and be found in Him, not having my own righteousness, which is from the law, but that which is through faith in Christ, the righteousness which is from God by faith;

PRAYER:

Our Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of our Holy Father – How we love You & thank You for salvation, redemption & sanctification through You righteousness as we come to believe – faith to faith – in Your Good news gospel.

Thank You, that we can surrender completely unto YOUR righteousness, not having to pursue any in our own. You are our sole Mediator unto eternal redemption and the power of the Gospel in & through us.

Hallelujah. 1000 praises to You alone!

Amen & amen.
Grace Alna

For further studies Book : GRACE – The power to Change. J. Richards.

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84. Devotional – Y-hw-h Y-r-h – The Lord will Provide

MAY29 Thu 2025 Hallelujah Devotional 3 – Focusing on the Attributes of God

TODAY we celebrate the ASCENSION of our Lord Jesus Christ. His ascension provided for us the assurance of a High Priest at the right hand of the Father Who intercedes for us constantly & the evidence of a Helper that is with us to help us in every area of life.

Luk 24:49-53

(49) Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high.”
(50) And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them.
(51) Now it came to pass, while He blessed them, that He was parted from them and carried up into heaven.
(52) And they worshiped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy,
(53) and were continually in the temple praising and blessing God. Amen.

YAHWEH-JIREH – THE LORD WILL PROVIDE BY HIS SPIRIT

“GIVE us this day our daily bread” – for our daily spiritual & physical needs.

Mat 6:6-8
(8) For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him.

PRAYER:

FATHER, You know what we need to sustain our body & soul’s for this day.
We receive our healing for today from You right now.
We receive the provision, the protection, the favour, the wisdom & blessing that You bestow upon us for this day.
Tomorrow we will come again and receive from Your hand & goodness enough for each new day.

THANK You, Lord. Your mercies are new every morning. Not one day You have failed us.

Jos 23:14

“Behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth. And you know in all your hearts and in all your souls that not one thing has failed of all the good things which the LORD your God spoke concerning you. All have come to pass for you; not one word of them has failed.

PRAYER:

FORGIVE us that we seek assurance of Your faithfulness in the figure in our bank account or the report from human sources instead of believing that You will never fail us.
According to Your promises, Your plans, Your purposes & Your complete & perfect will, You have already instructed our pathways & destiny as we follow You.

Psa 16:5-9

(5) O LORD, You are the portion of my inheritance and my cup; You maintain my lot.
(6) The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places; Yes, I have a good inheritance.
(7) I will bless the LORD who has given me counsel; My heart also instructs me in the night seasons.
(8) I have set the LORD always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.
(9) Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices; My flesh also will rest in hope.

THANK YOU, Lord for the gift of repentance and the forgiveness of sins. That You forgive us, as we forgive others.

Luk 24:46-47

(46) Then He said to them, “Thus it is written, and thus it was necessary for the Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day,
(47) and that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in His name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

PRAYER:

FATHER, we confess tonight that according to Your word a lack of forgiveness, unbelief & repentance blocks access to the kingdom & its marvelous power.

(Matt. 6:5-15; Mark 11:22-26)
We come to cleanse our hearts of all fear, bitterness, doubt & unbelieve.

In Jesus name we pray

Amen
Grace 2 you

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83. Devotional – God as Creator & King

Then I looked, and behold, a white cloud, and on the cloud sat One like the Son of Man, having on His head a golden crown, and in His hand a sharp sickle. Rev 14:14

Hallelujah Devotional nr2 – Focusing on the Attributes of God

God as Creator & King with a Kingdom

His kingdom is not of this world (Jh 18:36). It is an everlasting kingdom (2Pet1:11) and a kingdom residing in the hearts of His creation (Luk17:21)

Satan also attempts to live & take hold of the souls of a man. But man does not belong to him, for they are not His idea or has not been CREATED by him. Man & all created things belong to God… and yet He has given us the freedom to choose Him as our God.

Joh 18:36

(36) Jesus answered, “My kingdom is not of this world. If My kingdom were of this world, My servants would fight, so that I should not be delivered to the Jews; but now My kingdom is not from here.”

2Pe 1:8-12

(8) For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
(9) For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins.
(10) Therefore, brethren, be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, for if you do these things you will never stumble;
(11) for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
(12) For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth.

Luk 17:20-21

(20) Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, “The kingdom of God does not come with observation;
(21) nor will they say, ‘See here!’ or ‘See there!’ For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you.”

WHAT DO WE THEN ACTUALLY ASK IF WE PRAY THAT “HIS KINGDOM COME”?

“Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done “ refers to God being all powerful in reign, rule, dominion, council & counsel…

“ON earth As It Is In Heaven“ refers to His dominion & authority that surpasses & includes all realms, territories, cosmic, angelic, atmospheric & celestial spheres.

THE more of God’s kingdom principles that are evident in our lives, the more of His kingdom rule will have an effect on us personally & therefore effect our daily decisions & way of living.

Therefore, the principles that God has intended for us to live by, will have a direct effect in our daily living, work, relationships, health, welfare & well-being especially as it is just founded in the worship of God, in relation with the One who CREATED us.

A lot of people are more busy seeking the kingdom of the world than the Kingdom of God. Even just the normal activities of life lure us consciously & subconsciously to be “80/20” busy with the business of life.

1. BUT God’s heart for His special covenant people was one of blessing through relationship – His Kingdom principles applied:

Exo 19:5-6

(5) Now therefore, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be a special treasure to Me above all people; for all the earth is Mine.
(6) And you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words which you shall speak to the children of Israel.”

2. HIS weighty presence & glory is here to touch & reside in us – HIs Kingdom presence within:

WHEN God speaks, instructs & teach His kingdom principles to His kingdom people here on earth, there is evidence of His weighty presence. We cannot mistake His presence for a light, obscure co-incidence of natural forces.

Exo 19:9-11

(9) And the LORD said to Moses, “Behold, I come to you in the thick cloud, that the people may hear when I speak with you, and believe you forever.” …
(10) Then the LORD said to Moses, “Go to the people and consecrate them today and tomorrow, and let them wash their clothes. (11) And let them be ready…

When was the last time that you felt the weightiness of His presence touch you? Do you give God time to invade your space & time… to touch you here in this physical realm with HIs presence? Do you wait long enough on Him so His presence can fill you with His glory & peace that surpasses all understanding in all your trials, tribulations, through your many questions and earthly experiences?

When last did you allow Him to instruct you as you tolerated the season of cleansing, waiting, discipline, being changed… only in Him.

PRAYER:

FATHER,

tonight we honour You as our great King. We ask that You help us by Your Holy Spirit to obey, to walk in the precepts, laws & guiding principles of Your kingdom. For then we will surely live from that place of intimacy & peace in the presence – within the boundary of the blessing of our King.
WE pray that You will move us to seek Your presence, be consecrated to You alone & ready to meet with You daily, waiting… until we are changed in the GLORY-PRESENCE of who You are & changed by Your HOLINESS.

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82. Meditations & Devotion – Attributes of God

27 MAY 2025 Hallelujah Devotional – Focusing on the Attributes of God

This week we will focus on a few of the Attributes of God in the light of our Lord’s Prayer.

Good evening Precious Hallelujah Family, Prayer @ the Gates Partners & Fellows.

1000 Praises to His Name. Hallelujah!

It is a great privilege again to be part in sharing these Devotions unto our Lord.

If there is one thing that keeps our faith going from strength to strength it will be through heartfelt thanksgiving to God for having Him as the eternal, only true God, our Creator, Father, Savior & perfect Redeemer in our lives.

Introduction

SO many of us, even soaked & mature Christians still try to navigate our personal areas in life on our own. WE still attempt to make the bank account balance on our own, or to restore the relationship with a spouse, loved one or co-worker all by human effort. We attempt to keep ourselves happy & healthy by often fanatically employing our limited knowledge of & to the systems of this world, the complex highs & lows of human souls and/or the intricate complexity of the human body… in mentioning a few areas of life.

IT goes without saying that we, ourselves have definitely a major role to play in taking responsibility for our own lives and work out our salvation with fear & trembling… every decision count, the consequences thereof we will bare… and the list goes on.

YET, there has to come a point when we realize that ‘when it is all said & done’… it is in our trusting, in faith in God alone, in hope, in believing, in our going ‘In Christ’ that we truly live & have our being. It is in the Presence & through the guidance of His Holy Spirit we live.

IN Deuteronomy it says,: “that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the LORD”. Deut 8: (3)

SCRIPTURES:

As the Ecclesiast meditates in Ecclesiastes 5 & Ecclesiastes 9…

Ecc 5:2

Do not be rash with your mouth, And let not your heart utter anything hastily before God. For God is in heaven, and you on earth; Therefore let your words be few.

Ecc 5:19-20

(19) As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God. (20) For he will not dwell unduly on the days of his life, because God keeps him busy with the joy of his heart.

Ecc 9:7-10

(7) Go, eat your bread with joy,… For God has already accepted your works.
(8) Let your garments always be white, And let your head lack no oil.
(9) Live joyfully with the wife whom you love all the days of your vain life which He has given you under the sun, all your days of vanity; for that is your portion in life, and in the labor which you perform under the sun. (10) Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might;…

Psa 42:11

(11) Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? HOPE in God; For I shall yet PRAISE Him, The help of my countenance and my God.

MESSAGE for DEVOTION:

THEREFORE, as we pray tonight, let us think what this prayer is all about & what are we actually saying…

1. Our Father who art in heaven:

Father , we acknowledge that you are loving, compassionate & caring. You are all knowing, above all earthly restrains, limitations & boundaries. That You hold it all in Your hands and will perform Your will through Your mighty right arm.

2. Hallowed be Thy name:

Your Name & Your Word are above all things created.

3. By addressing God as “Our Father….”, we allow ourselves then to become:

3.1 Dependent upon His LOVE – His love is the only resource that will completely satisfy, replenish, restore, heal, refresh & revive you in spirit, soul & body.

3.2 Subject & yielding to His :- authority, discipline, guidance & need for His wisdom

If we “dare” to call Him “Father”, we should relinquish all ability or self-will to break away from His wisdom, guidance, correction, teaching (through HIs written & spoken Word) but be given over to Him in acknowledgement of our utter need for His wisdom & lead in all areas & arenas of our lives.

Deu 8:17-19

(17) then you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gained me this wealth.’
(18) “And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He swore to your fathers, as it is this day.
(19) Then it shall be, if you by any means forget the LORD your God, and follow other gods, and serve them and worship them, I testify against you this day that you shall surely perish.

We will commit the ‘sin of idolatry’ if we expect any human being, event, institution or experience to satisfy, counsel, help, heal, comfort or sustain us in full and/or our need for relevance, purpose, worth, happiness or joy.

Our emotionally & soulish needs have to be nourished, guided & directed through the Holy Spirit’s presence, intervention, God’s wisdom & authentic manifestation of God’s PEACE.

OUR physical and temporal necessities are governed by His will as ours are relinquished into His in utmost trusting faith in God alone.

PRAYER:

Father,

By addressing You, God, as our Father, we declare Your positioning in a higher abode, realm beyond our human understanding.

We therefore position ourselves as Your children, in submission to You as our Father, & hereby make declarations of honour, worship, respect, deep affinity in our relationship with you. Hereby, indicating to You that we are willing & utterly aware of the necessity of entering into a continuous relationship with You & therefore positioned in You for our own God-given inheritance, favour & a beneficial existence in You as our parenting guide in an affectionate relation to establish us daily in all of lives’ alleys & valleys – IN YOUR LOVING ARMS of PEACE.

Thank you, God,  for being my Father.

Grace & Fire

Alna

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81. PRAYER POINTERS – DAYS of AWE

Theme : DAYS of AWE

Focus : Drawing Near to God – A Time for meaningful Reflection.
Personal Aim : Knowing Him More.
Expectation : His manifested Presence & Spirit-Power released through (y)our lives.
Kingdom Goal : The Testimony of Christ to Impact society & His Name to be Glorified
through our lives [thoughts, words, actions].

LET US JOURNEY TOGETHER IN PRAYER!

If you were living during the time of Christ, having just experienced His death & resurrection & seen Him walk amongst you in His resurrected body… how would you have spent your next 50 days?

What would your mindset, priority list, & key focus, opinions and concerns be?
With whom would you reconcile?
What will you adjust or change to be aligned with and for Christ’s mission in your life ?

Let us WALK WITH CHRIST as if it was ‘just after His resurrection’:

1. Pray to Re-ignite Reverential Awe & the Worship of Christ. Present yourself to God – Be cleansed, Be set free… Let His Fire fall on you!

Deu 5:24 ‘Surely the LORD our God has shown us His glory and His greatness, and we have heard His voice from the midst of the fire.
Mat 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me… He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

2. Pray for tenacity to pursue to know God more – learn from & about Him.
[how to pray, how to live, to love… to serve, to love God with all your heart, mind & strength]

1Co 1:20-21

Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputer of this age? Has not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 21. For since, in the wisdom of God, the world through wisdom did not know God, it pleased God through the foolishness of the message preached to save those who believe.

3. Repent for sins, transgressions, trespasses & iniquities.

Tit 1:16 They profess to know God, but in works they deny Him, being abominable, disobedient, and disqualified for every good work.

Repent of unbelieve & lack of faith. Renew your trust in God & His goodness. Remember His faithfulness in the past!

Mar 4:40 But He said to them, “Why are you so fearful? How is it that you have no faith?”

4. Examine your thoughts, words & deeds. Is there anything or any relation pulling you away from God & His presence?

Isa 28:12-13 He offered rest and comfort to all of you, but you refused to listen to him. That is why the LORD is going to teach you letter by letter, line by line, lesson by lesson.

Act 3:19 Repent therefore and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, so that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.

5. Consider the meditations of your heart. You & God know what the truth is. Evaluate what spirit or motive is behind your thoughts, words & actions?

2Co 1:17-22

(17) Therefore, when I was planning this, did I do it lightly? Or the things I plan, do I plan according to the flesh, that with me there should be Yes, Yes, and No, No? (20) For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.
(22) who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.
Is God perhaps trying to get through to you to help you right…? Thank Him for His Fatherly compassion, concern, discipline, wisdom & guidance in your life.

Deu 8:3
So, He humbled you, allowed you to hunger… that He might make you know that man shall not live by bread alone; but man lives by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the LORD.

Heb 12:5 “My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, nor be discouraged when you are rebuked by Him.

6. Re-evaluate your relationship with God.
Draw near to God as if walking with Him (as if it’s the 40 days before His ascension).

Jud 1:20-21

(20) But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,
(21) keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

Heb 10:38-39

(38) now the just shall live by faith; but if anyone draws back, my soul has no pleasure in him.”
(39) But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.

7. Re-evaluate your focus & time spent with God. Consider how much do you value God in your life, your commitment to Him & the things of God.

Deu10:12
“And now, Israel, what does the LORD your God require of you, but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all His ways and to love Him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.

Psa 103:1-2 (Read Ps103)
Bless the LORD, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! … (2) And forget not all His benefits.

8. Consider what Christ has done for you.

Heb 7:25 He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.

Jas 5:15 the prayer of faith will save the sick… if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.

Joh 1:12-13 12. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: 13. who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

9. Forgiving others – give people a new slate every new day. Give people “the benefit of the doubt”. Start trusting again. His mercies are new every morning!

Luk 6:37 “Judge not, and you shall not be judged. Condemn not, and you shall not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
Mat 5:23-24 (23) Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there remember that your brother has something against you, (24) leave your gift there before the altar, and go your way. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift.

10. Receive your forgiveness – make right with God!

1Jn1:9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

ENVISION the days AFTER CHRIST’S ASCENSION :

11. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you to wait on Him.

To renew your strength by the spirit… not to run with chariots (own strength) but by trusting in the power of the Holy Spirit. (Haggai 2:20 – 23, Is 31:1, Ps20:7, Act1:8)

12. Ask Holy Spirit to guide you in renewing your mind to the truth of the Holy Scriptures.

Rom 8:6-9 GNB

6. To be controlled by human nature results in death; to be controlled by the Spirit results in life and peace. Those who obey their human nature cannot please God. 9. But you do not live as your human nature tells you to; instead, you live as the Spirit tells you to—if, in fact, God’s Spirit lives in you. Whoever does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him.

Are you living for the honour & glory of God?

13. Consider a new beginning, start the race of faith anew, consider His eternal inheritance for us!

Col 1:9-12 (9) …that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; (10) that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God;
(11) strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; (12) giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be
partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light.

PRACTICAL LIFE & CURRENT LIFE ISSUES

14. Re-evaluate your relationships – with your family, co-workers, family of God & others in your influence sphere.

Do you have unrealistic expectations of yourself / others / God? Do you love others as yourself? Do you perhaps destroy others with you words or lack of tact or respect?

Jas 5:20 For the one who restores the sinning believer back to God from the error of his way, gives back to his soul life from the dead, and covers over countless sins by their demonstration of love!

15. Pray for reconciliation of relationships & refresh your heart with hope in trusting God for – restoration in love, compassion, much grace & mercy amongst men.

Pro 10:12 Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all sins.

Pro 17:9 He who covers a transgression seeks love, But he who repeats a matter separates friends.

1Pe 4:8 Above everything, love one another earnestly, because love covers over many sins.

16. Re-evaluate our relationship with the things of the world – money, wealth, idols in our life, hobbies, possessions, busy-ness.

What are you chasing after? What is chasing you?

Mat 6:21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Mat 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Gal 5:16 Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. 1Jn 2:16 For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.

17. Let us re-evaluate our decisions & default opinions and/or position on life’s key topics.

Do you pursue unrealistically after success, [status, perfection, self-importance, aspirations/dreams, power, positions or fame, frivolities (idleness, airs, superficial)]? Do you live a life of integrity, truth, love, servanthood & generosity?

Deu 8:17 then you say in your heart, ‘My power and the might of my hand have gained me this wealth.’
Deu 8:18 “And you shall remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you power to get wealth,…

18. Bring your own life’s challenges in prayer : work, health, finances & your concerns for your family, the next generation. Lay hold of His Word’s promises!

Psa 128:1-6 Blessed Is Everyone Who Fears the Lord
Happy are those who obey the LORD, who live by his commands. 2. Your work will provide for your needs; you will be happy and prosperous.

4. A man who obeys the LORD will surely be blessed like this. 5. May the LORD bless you from Zion! May you see Jerusalem prosper all the days of your life! 6. May you live to see your grandchildren! Peace be with Israel!

19. Pray for the peace of S.A., Israel, our town/area. Current politics, social injustice, crime, lack of truth, love, integrity & deception in the world around you.

Isa 62:6 I have set watchmen on your walls, O Jerusalem /S.A. ; They shall never hold their peace day or night. You who make mention of the LORD, do not keep silent,
Isa 28:5-6 (5) A day is coming when the LORD Almighty will be like a glorious crown of flowers for his people who survive. (6) He will give a sense of justice to those who serve as judges, and courage to those who defend the city gates from attack.
Eze 22:30 So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall, and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found no one.

Praying as you are seated with Christ in heavenly places:

20. Thank the Lord for being our Head, Master, Leader…

bringing our thoughts captive to obedience of the truth, of our salvation only in & through Him – His name. (2Cor10:3 – 6)
Eph 4:11-15
but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head—Christ.

21. Thank Him for His Word – for us to digest, & live according to its precepts to the full. To use it as our guide, shield & buckler.

“Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path” Ps 119:105

22. Embrace the Holy Spirit’s leading, guidance, as the very breath of life in you.

Isa 11:2 And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him–the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of knowledge and of the reverential and obedient fear of the Lord—

23. Pray for the maturing, protection & growth of the Body of Christ.

Pray for the expansion of the kingdom of God & the harvest of souls to come in. Pray for the preparation of our souls to meet our Saviour & King.

Joh 15:7-8
(7) If you remain in me and my words remain in you, then you will ask for anything you wish, and you shall have it.
(8) My Father’s glory is shown by your bearing much fruit; and in this way you become my disciples.

24. Thank Him for His Blood – the cleansing, protection & atonement power of the blood. For His love for you!

Lev 17:11 For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls;

Rev 12:10-11

(10) “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. (11) And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.

25. Clothe yourself with CHRIST & WHO He is?

Read : Revelations 4:5-11 & 5:5 – 14.

Col 1:15-20
(15) He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. (16) For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him.
(17) And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist. (18) And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the pre-eminence. (19) For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell,
(20) and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross.

26. Declare yourself willing to “go”, to make disciples & be part of the harvesters.

Isa 6:8 Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.” Mat 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.

27. Stand in the integrity of His Word, His council… firm foundation of FAITH. Declare your faith again.

Heb 6:15 after he (Abraham) had patiently endured, he obtained the promise.
Heb 6:19-20 This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, which enters the Presence behind the veil,… 20. where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, having become High Priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek.
Isa 59:16 He saw that there was no man, And wondered that there was no intercessor; …

FAITH PRAYS!

28. Re-consider the importance of the Armour of God.

Eph 6:10-17

(10) Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. (11) PUT ON the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (12) For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

(13)Therefore, TAKE UP the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
(14) STAND therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness,
(15) having shod your feet (WALK) with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
(16) above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked one.
(17) take the helmet of salvation, the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;
(18) praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—

29. Declare His word & blessing over the local Church’s spiritual leaders, members & new souls.

Heb 6:9-11
(9) But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, things that accompany salvation, though we speak in this manner. (10) For God is not unjust to forget your work and labor of love which you have shown toward His name, in that you have ministered to the saints, and do minister. (11) And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope until the end…

30. Pray into – 7 spheres of society/nation/local area.

Family (all relationships), Faith (church), Government, Finance, Science & Technology, Arts & Culture, Media.

31. Pray for the expulsion of all evil – in this town / area & nation’s corridors of government.

Jer 29:7 And seek the peace of the city where I have caused you to be carried away captive, and pray to the LORD for it; for in its peace you will have peace.
2Co 6:1-13 by the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armor of righteousness on the right hand and on the left.

32. Speak out this blessing over yourself/your family.

Num 6:22-27 The LORD commanded Moses to tell Aaron and his sons to use the following words in blessing the people of Israel:

“ May the LORD bless you and take care of you; May the LORD be kind and gracious to you; May the LORD look on you with favor and give you peace.

And the LORD said, “If they pronounce my name as a blessing upon the people of Israel, I will bless them.”

Walking With JESUS

If you were walking with Jesus today along the way… What would your discussion with Him entails…? What would you say to Him? If you would go to heaven today, what do you think God would say to you ? What would you like Him to say to you ? If this was your last day on earth, what would you have chosen to do… and what to let go of ?

33. Finally : Pray The Lord’s Prayer together with someone.

Mat 6:9-13 TPT

(9) ‘Our Father, dwelling in the heavenly realms, may the glory of Your name be the center on which our lives turn. (10) Manifest Your kingdom realm, and cause Your every purpose to be fulfilled on earth, just as it is fulfilled in heaven. (11) We acknowledge You as our Provider of all we need each day. (12) Forgive us the wrongs we have done as we ourselves release forgiveness to those who have wronged us. (13) Rescue us every time we face tribulation and set us free from evil. For You are the King who rules with power and glory forever. Amen.’

Psa 42:11
Why are you cast down, O my soul? And why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; For I shall yet praise Him, The help of my countenance and my God.

Thank you for praying with us!

Rom 15:13
May the God of your hope so fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound and be overflowing. Amen & amen!