OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL...

DATE : TUESDAY 17 MAY 2016

THEME : THE PEACE OF GOD 

Memorise:

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your
hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7

Read: Philippians 4:4-8

4 Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.

6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.

7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Message

We can know all the facts about God’s provisions, but if emotions do not support our knowledge, we will not be able to act upon what we know to be true. The peace of God applies a balm of inner serenity to our emotions. If you have the peace of God, you will feel at peace in mind and heart – the total inner person. All of us know what it is like to lack inner peace. Some crisis comes into our lives – some worry, some danger - and a turbulent storm rages within. Many people seek peace through tranquilizers, depressants, and other drugs. Others turn to illicit drugs or alcohol. Some try pseudo-religious movements such as transcendental meditation to find a solution for their lack of peace.

Philippians 4:6-7 says:

“Do not be careful for nothing; but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus”

How does the believer walk in the shoes of peace? Philippians 4:6-7 reminds us that it is through prayer. Time alone with God in thankful, prayerful petition is the most effective inner tranquilizer. There is no solution to inner disquiet as effective as prayer. It always works. The peace of God transcends all understanding. That means the peace of God is above and beyond what we understand. It is more than we really need to see us through.

The next time you sense a great inner shaking or even just a slight inner disquiet, try prayer. Shut yourself away for thirty minutes or an hour alone with God. Use doctrinal praying. Pray back to God the truth of being “in Christ,” inseparably united with Christ in all of His person and work.  Pray through your understanding of the Holy Spirit. Pray on each part of the believer’s armor. Thank the Lord for all of His grace and goodness. Tell Him about your anxieties and concerns. God will intervene to change things. It may be so gradual, you will scarcely know how or when it happens, but when you finish, you will discover the peace of God within your emotions. A quiet inner serenity and calm reigns even though the storm may still rage around you. I know that to be true both by experience and by the Word of God. In fact, if you are practicing this kind of praying regularly, you will discover the peace of God already there before the crisis comes.
The Scriptures are utterly practical and workable. The Bible works when we use its promises in every circumstance of life. Have you ever considered that your lack of inner peace may be God’s way of calling you to prayer? We have many marvellous electronic gadgets available to us today. A lack of inner peace could be God’s beeper signals to you. God may be calling you for an audience with Himself. He wants fellowship with you, and in the process He will restore to you that peace that transcends all understanding.

Prayer Point:

Father, let your peace like a river flow over my life today in Jesus’ name.

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR : 2 Kings 23:28-25:30 and Proverbs 25:15-28

AUTHOR : Pst E. A ADEBOYE

HYMN 7: HOLY HOLY HOLY, LORD GOD ALMIGHTY

1. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to thee;
Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

2. Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
Cherubim and seraphim falling down before thee,
Who wert and art and evermore shalt be.

3. Holy, holy, holy! Though the darkness hide thee,
Though the eye made blind by sin thy glory may not see,
Only thou art holy; there is none beside thee,
Perfect in power, in love, and purity.

4. Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth and sky and sea;
Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty,
God in three persons, blessed Trinity!

RCCG PRAYER POINTS FROM MAY ABUJA DIVINE ENCOUNTER!
1. Father, Grant My A Divine Encounter With You! As You Are The Father Of Light, Today Like You Did To Bartmaeus Let My Tide Turn Around For Good In The Name Of Jesus. Amen!
2. Father, Every Force Of Darkness Operating In My Life Send Them Packing Today! Every Disease That The Doctors Cannot Handle Father Drive Them Out Completely In The Name Of Jesus. Amen!
3. Father, Deal With All My Enemies Your Own Way! I Am Not Going To Dictate To You! Use Your Own Method As You Deemed Fit! Father I Hand All My Enemies To You Deal With Them Your Own Way In The Name Of Jesus. Amen.
4. Father, You Know How Low I Am Now! Pick Me Up And Begin To Promote Me! Move Me Higher And Higher With Your Everlasting Hand! You Know Where I Ought To Be! Move Me Away From The Roadside And Take Me To The Centre Stage In The Name Of Jesus. Amen!
5. Father, Today Take Away Every Evil Garment I Might Have I Have Been Wearing From Me Destroy Them And Replace Them! Beginning From The Garment Of Poverty And Suffering! Garment Of Sorrow And Shame! Garment Of Sickness And Pains! Garment Of Fruitless Efforts And Barrenness! Father Take Them Away Permanently And Replace Them With Your Divine Holy And Positive Garments In The Name Of Jesus. Amen!
5. Father, The Month Of May Is The Fifth Month Of The Year! And The Month Of Grace Mercy And Divine Favour! Father Out Of Your Divine Mercy This Month Divert Miracles To Me! Even Miracles I Know I Do Not Deserve In The Name Of Jesus. Amen!
6. Father, Be Merciful To Me! Be Gracious To Me! Let Me Find Favour With You! Pick Me Out Of The Multitude! Out Of The Crowd! Single Me Out For Your Blessing And Miracles In The Name Of Jesus. Amen!
7. What Do You Want Jesus To Do For You? With Thanksgiving Add Your Personal Prayer Requests! And With Faith Believe That All Your Prayer Requests Will Become Testimonies In The Name Of Jesus. Amen!

Prayer Points on Today's Open Heavens: (Tuesday, 17 May, 2016) - THE PEACE OF GOD 

1.Thank you Father for the miracle of sleeping and waking.

2.Thank you Jesus for your promise of peace, in midst of life's storms.

3.Father, in anyway, l have fallen short of your glory, have mercy and forgive me.

4.Father, take away my sinful nature and let your Holy Spirit take complete dominion over my life.

5.Jesus, the prince of peace, let your peace that passeth all human understanding keep my heart and mind.

6.Father, give me the grace to follow peace with all men, in Jesus' name.

7.Father, help me to always think on things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, of good report, of virtue and praise worthy, in Jesus' name.

8.Father, take over the government of Nigeria, and let your peace like a river, flow across the length and breadth of our country.

9.Father, put an end to strives, hostilities, conflicts and wars in all nations of the world and let your peace prevail.

10.Father no matter how hard the enemies may try, don't let them succeed in taking away my joy and peace of mind, in Jesus' name.

11.Father, let your peace like a river flow over my life, home and ministry, today in Jesus’ name.

12.Your Personal petitions. ( Phil 4:6)
13.In Jesus' name I pray.
(Jn 14:13-14; 15:16)
14.Thank you Father for answered prayers.
(1 Thes 5:18).