JUICY JULY 2020
DAY 9
PROGRAMME THEME: KNOCKING ON HEAVEN’S DOOR
THEME FOR THE DAY: KNOCKING ON HEAVEN’S DOOR FOR DIVINE GUIDANCE AND DIRECTION IN LIFE
TEXT: PSALMS 5:8:
BIBLE STUDY: JOSHUA 9
SONGS FOR THE DAY:
FIRST SONG: ‘Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)’ by Hillsong United
You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep, my faith will stand
And I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace
I am Yours and You are mine
Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand
Will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You’ve never failed and You won’t start now
So I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise, my soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine, oh
And You are mine, oh
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior, oh
I will call upon Your name
Keep my eyes above the waves
My soul will rest in Your embrace
I am Yours and You are mine
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If you are done singing our main song for today, sing this chorus below with so much spiritual aggressiveness. I pray the Lord envelopes you with His power where you are now in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
Ancient words ever true
Changing me, and changing you.
We have come with open hearts
Oh let the ancient words impart.
(SING THE SONG ABOVE AS MANY TIMES AS YOU CAN TILL YOU HAVE A RELEASE IN YOUR SPIRIT TO MOVE ON. PRAY THE LYRICS FIERCELY AS YOU SING)
It’s Day 9 of our Juicy July Prayer Programme and today, God is set to do things anew in our lives AGAIN! Amen?
I pray that your testimony will not elude you in the mighty Name of Jesus. Amen
Today, we are knocking on Heaven’s Door for DIVINE GUIDANCE AND DIRECTION IN LIFE.
Psalm 5:8 says ‘Lead me, O Lord, in Thy righteousness because of mine enemies; make Thy way straight before my face.’
‘The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want’
Those were the gracious words of the psalmists in the book of Psalms 23:1. Our Lord Jesus Christ is the good shepherd, He will never lead us into the chaos of life, but He shall lead us beside the still waters of life.
Divine guidance is real, and God is still in the business of leading His children. No product can be maximized without the manual of the manufacturer. The manufacturers manual is what guides us to maximize the purpose of any product that we purchase. In the same way, God is our manufacturer and His word is our manual, and we are His product,or as the bible puts it, His workmanship- Ephesians 2:10.
Therefore we must always consult our manufacturer to tell us about our purpose in life. The best way to get divine guidance and divine direction from God is through daily prayers and the studying of the Word of God.
And this is why you should not only pray the prayers in these bulletins alone. You should study the accompanied Bible verses as well!
Memorize them!
Internalize them!
Today, we are knocking on Heaven’s door for divine guidance. It is for those who are seeking for God’s direction concerning the issues of their lives. Issues like: marriage, business, career, calling, children, family etc.
God will never leave us in the dark about our life,but we must learn to call on Him in prayers. It is only those that ask for direction that will enjoy it- Matthew 7:7-8.
We must ask God in prayers- please,do not take important steps or make important discussions about the issues of your life without asking God for direction.
We serve a God that knows all secrets, Deuteronomy:29:29, nothing is hidden from Him, there is nothing about your life that can ever take God by surprise, He knows all the possible outcomes of your life, no matter how random.
If you need direction in your life, God is your only Source. He is your maker,and just like He told Prophet Jeremiah, in Jeremiah 1:5, He said before you were even born I already know your purpose and destiny in life ( paraphrased). This is to tell us that only God can tell us the direction to go in life, not our teacher, not our parents and definitely not our friends but God and only God.
We must learn to engage in daily prayers for His direction, we must learn to always consult him in all our discussions, we must reject a life of trials and error. I see God opening your eyes to see the right path concerning your life in Jesus Name.
Pray this prayer with faith and receive direction in Jesus name.
Let God show you some mysteries in your prayer battles. You will marvel at the revelation God will show you concerning some battles. As the month progresses, He will direct you in whatever you do this month.
Effective prayers lead to direction and revelation. There are several things hidden that have not been made known to you except you take these prayers. Some people are in marriages, they simply can’t get to the mind of their spouses. Humanly, we cannot tell if this man or woman is for us or not. We cannot know the minds of our spouses. We cannot change our children. We cannot tell if we should go for marriage now or Masters or job. We cannot tell if we should start that business or not.
Dear family, we need direction to walk on the right path of our destiny. When God directs and guides a man, that man becomes a successful person and reaches his destination very fast. Revelation without direction is a life without purpose.
LET US PRAY.
Before we pray, let us sing our second song for today.
If you know the full song, sing it! If you do not, just focus on the chorus below. This song will break you! I like the singer of this one in particular.
Since it is quite short, sing it over and over again. Sing it for like 7 times before you proceed!
It is titled: *IN THE HOLLOW OF HIS HANDS BY ENNI FRANCIS*
….From the storms and tempest
He will hide me
In the hollow of His Hand
In the hollow of His Hand
In the hollow of His Hand
I am safe whatever may betide me
In the Hollow of His Hand
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SHALL WE PRAY?
CONFESS THESE PRAYERS VERY PASSIONATELY:
O Lord my God, help me to trust you with my decisions and my future. Let me lean on you with all my heart instead of relying on my own imperfect understanding. Give me clear guidance in my life, Lord.
As I submit myself to you, I know that you will direct my paths and I can have confidence that your direction is always the best way to go. Hear my prayer, Father. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
Gracious Heavenly Father, Your word says that You will always guide me. You do not leave me wandering through life, but You are with me during every moment of every day. You will satisfy my needs when I feel frustrated and You will strengthen me when life makes me weary.
Help me to follow Your ways as You lead me into a life of fruitfulness and joy. May I be like the well-watered garden which thrives because the roots are firmly planted in Your love. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
Loving Father, please send your Holy Spirit to lead me. You said that Your Spirit will teach me all things and guide me into all truth. Remind me of the words of Jesus as I make choices today.
When I become overwhelmed with the decisions that are placed before me, please give me the peace that surpasses all understanding. Clear my mind to follow You with all my heart, all my soul, all my mind and all my strength. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
Generous Father, you have told me to ask You for whatever I need. You said that if I ask, it will be given. If I seek, I will find. If I knock, the door will be opened to me. I ask you for guidance and direction now, Lord, and pray that You would answer my request.
You are a perfectly good Father who only ever gives good gifts to His children. You love to give good gifts to those who ask. As your humble child, I ask for the gift of wisdom today. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
God of all Truth, I spend so much time thinking, planning and worrying about my life. Your word says that, although people plan their course in their hearts, it is You who establishes our steps. Help me to make You the center of my planning. I can do nothing without You giving me the strength to do it. I can plan nothing without You giving me the mind to plan it. The desires of my heart can only be satisfied in you. Direct my steps, Lord, to follow you. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
Creator God, you made me and you love me. My circumstances do not define me, my identity is as Your child. Whatever I do today, Your loving eye is on me and You have promised to counsel me. Help me to bring everything in my life before you. When I am uncertain, help me look at you. Instruct me and teach me, Lord, in the way that I should go and the paths that I should take. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
All-knowing God, Your word is living and active. Help me to be attentive to Your voice as You guide me through life. Your word is a lamp for my feet. When I don’t know where I am going, help me to listen to You and follow the path that You show me.
You are a light shining in the darkness. When I don’t know which way to turn, You will shine the light of Your love into the cloud of my confusion. Bring clarity to my mind. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
Lord Jesus Christ, when I am uncertain about what I should do, show me Your ways. When I don’t know which way to turn, teach me Your paths. In everything I do, I ask You to guide me. My hope is found in You from the moment I wake up until the moment I fall asleep. You are my Savior. You have rescued me from sin and I ask that You protect me from making sinful choices. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
God of all wisdom, you have promised that if anyone lacks wisdom, we should ask you, and you will give us that wisdom. I ask you for wisdom now, Lord. Help me to make wise decisions that are for my good and your glory. You will give me wisdom not because I have earned it, but because it is a free and gracious gift. You are a generous, loving Father, and all wisdom is found in you. Give me all the wisdom I need right now. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
Mighty God, if I try and live my life without you, I will fail. Long ago, you sent your presence in a towering cloud and burning pillar of fire to guide your people through the wilderness. When I don’t know which way to go, I ask that I would know your presence near me, guiding me in the right direction.
I do not want to go anywhere without you, Lord, because being in your presence is the best place for me. Protect me from harm and direct my steps. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
God, Creator of all things, you made me and you know me better than anyone else. You know me better than I know myself. Your eyes watched over my development in my mother’s womb and all my days are written in your book before I was even born.
Help me to trust in your providence, Lord. You are my provider and protector. You are my wisdom and my light. Guide my thoughts, words and actions as I live my life. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
FOR WE HAVE DECLARED ALL THESE PRAYERS IN THE NAME OF THE LIVING SON OF GOD, JESUS! AMEN!
Dear Family, look at the following Bible Verses about God’s Guidance and meditate on them before you delve into the final aspect of our prayers for today:
Psalm 25:4-5 – “Show me your ways, LORD, teach me your paths. Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are God my Savior, and my hope is in you all day long.”
James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.”
Psalm 16:7-8 – “I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. I keep my eyes always on the LORD. With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.”
Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.”
Psalm 32:8-9 – “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Do not be like the horse or the mule, which have no understanding but must be controlled by bit and bridle or they will not come to you.”
John 16:13 – “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will guide you into all the truth. He will not speak on his own; he will speak only what he hears, and he will tell you what is yet to come.”
Isaiah 30:21- And your ears shall hear a word behind you, saying, “This is the way, walk in it,” when you turn to the right or when you turn to the left.
Isaiah 58:11- And the Lord will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places and make your bones strong; and you shall be like a watered garden, like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.
Proverbs 3:6- In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
ENTER INTO HIS GATES WITH THANKSGIVING AND INTO HIS COURTS WITH PRAISE. THEN, WHILE IN HIS GATE, IN HIS COURTS, LAUNCH OUT INTO ASKING HIM ALL THE PRAYERS BELOW, FAM!
Praise the Lord in songs for about 10 minutes or more.
Thank God for the revelational power of the Holy Spirit.
Thank God for the purifying power of the Holy Ghost fire.
I cover myself with the blood of the Lord Jesus.(x7)
Father, let Your fire that burns away every deposit of the enemy fall upon me, in the name of Jesus.
O Lord, give unto me the spirit of revelation and wisdom in the knowledge of You.
O Lord, make Your way plain before my face on this issue.
O Lord, remove spiritual cataract/blindness from my eyes.
O Lord, forgive me of every false motive or thought that has ever been formed in my heart since the day I was born.
O Lord, forgive me of any lie that I have ever told against any person, system or organisation.
O Lord, deliver me from the bondage and sin of spiritual laziness.
O Lord, open my eyes to see all I should see on this (mention it) issue.
O Lord, open my eyes to see all I should see on this (mention it) issue.
O Lord, teach me deep and secret things.
O Lord, bring to light everything planned against me in darkness.
O Lord, ignite and revive my beneficial potentials.
O Lord, give me divine wisdom to operate my life.
O Lord, let every veil preventing me from having plain spiritual vision be removed.
O Lord, give unto me the spirit of revelation and wisdom in the knowledge of You.
O Lord, open my spiritual understanding.
O Lord, let me know all I should know about this issue.
O Lord, reveal to me every secret behind this particular issue whether beneficial or not.
O Lord, remove from me any persistent buried grudge, enmity against anyone and every other thing that can block my spiritual vision.
O Lord, teach me to know what is worth knowing, and love what is worth loving and to dislike whatsoever is not pleasing to You.
O Lord, make me a vessel capable of knowing Your secret things.
Father, in the Name of Jesus, I ask to know Your mind, about (slot in the appropriate situation) situation.
You spirit of prophecy and revelation, fall upon the totality of my being, in the name of Jesus.
Holy Spirit, reveal deep and secret things to me about ( mention the issue ) in the name of Jesus.
I bind every demon polluting my spiritual vision and dreams, in the name of Jesus.
Every dirt, blocking my communication pipe with the living God, be washed clean with the Blood of Jesus, in the Name of Jesus.
I receive power to operate with sharp spiritual eyes that cannot be deceived, in the Name of Jesus.
You glory and the power of the Almighty God, fall upon my life in a mighty way, in the name of Jesus.
I remove my name from the book of those who grope and stumble in darkness, in the name of Jesus.
Divine revelations, spiritual visions, dreams and information will not become a scarce commodity in my life, in the name of Jesus.
I drink to the full from the well of salvation and anointing, in the Name of Jesus.
O God to whom no secret is hidden, make known unto me whether or not (mention the name of the thing) is Your choice, for me, in the name of Jesus.
Every idol, present in my heart consciously or unconsciously concerning this issue (mention it) , melt away by the fire of the Holy Spirit, in the name of Jesus.
I refuse to fall under the manipulation of the spirits of confusion, in the name of Jesus.
I refuse to make foundational mistakes in my decision-making, in the name of Jesus.
Father Lord, guide and direct me in knowing Your mind on this particular issue, in the name of Jesus.
I stand against all satanic attachments that may want to confuse my decision, in the name of Jesus.
If . . . (mention the name of the thing) is not for me, O Lord redirect my steps.
I bind the activities of demonic manipulation in dreams and visions in my life, in the name of Jesus.
O God, You who reveal secret things, make known unto me Your choice for me on this issue, in the name of Jesus.
Holy Spirit, open my eyes and help me to take the right decision, in the name of Jesus.
Thank You Jesus for Your presence and the good testimonies that will follow.
ROUND OFF WITH THE SECOND SONG FOR OUR PRAYER TODAY. ‘IN THE HOLLOW OF HIS HAND’ SUNG BY ENNI FRANCIS.
….From the storms and tempest
He will hide me
In the hollow of His Hand
In the hollow of His Hand
In the hollow of His Hand
I am safe whatever may betide me
In the Hollow of His Hand
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