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Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me and wash all my sins away with your precious blood shed at Calvary. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal damnation.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: MONDAY OCTOBER 20TH 2025


THEME: THE LORD IS MY LIGHT


MEMORISE: The LORD is my light and my salva tion; whom shall I fear? The LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall l be afraid? Psalm 27:1


READ: Genesis 26:1-12
1 And there was a famine in the land, beside the first famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went unto Abimelech king of the Philistines unto Gerar.

2 And the LORD appeared unto him, and said, Go not down into Egypt; dwell in the land which I shall tell thee of:

3 Sojourn in this land, and I will be with thee, and will bless thee; for unto thee, and unto thy seed, I will give all these countries, and I will perform the oath which I sware unto Abraham thy father;

4 And I will make thy seed to multiply as the stars of heaven, and will give unto thy seed all these countries; and in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed;

5 Because that Abraham obeyed my voice, and kept my charge, my commandments, my statutes, and my laws.

6 And Isaac dwelt in Gerar:

7 And the men of the place asked him of his wife; and he said, She is my sister: for he feared to say, She is my wife; lest, said he, the men of the place should kill me for Rebekah; because she was fair to look upon.

8 And it came to pass, when he had been there a long time, that Abimelech king of the Philistines looked out at a window, and saw, and, behold, Isaac was sporting with Rebekah his wife.

9 And Abimelech called Isaac, and said, Behold, of a surety she is thy wife: and how saidst thou, She is my sister? And Isaac said unto him, Because I said, Lest I die for her.

10 And Abimelech said, What is this thou hast done unto us? One of the people might lightly have lien with thy wife, and thou shouldest have brought guiltiness upon us.

11 And Abimelech charged all his people, saying, He that toucheth this man or his wife shall surely be put to death.

12 Then Isaac sowed in that land, and received in the same year an hundredfold: and the LORD blessed him.


MESSAGE
When you submit to the Lordship of Jesus, He becomes your light. When the Lord becomes your light, you will have access to hidden mysteries. When others complain about a casting down, you will keep rejoicing because God’s light will show you the way to enjoy a lifting up (Job 22:29). As we see in today’s Bible reading, Isaac enjoyed the light of the Lord. While others were dying in famine, he thrived, flourished, and became very great because God lighted his path and showed him what to do.

Enjoying God’s light begins with acknowledging and submitting to His Lordship. When God told Isaac to stay where he was during the famine, he did not argue. You cannot enjoy God’s light when you walk in the light of your own fire. Isaiah prophesied about people who walk in the light of their own fires:

Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow. Isaiah 50:11

Walking in the light of your own fire means doing things your way and leaning on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 says you should not lean on your own understanding. Those who lean on their understanding eventually end up being sorrowful because they will later realize that the way they thought was right was actually wrong (Proverbs 14:12).

When the Lord is your light, you will walk in the way that is right, not in the way that seems right. He will show you the way you should walk in and lead you in the paths of righteousness (Psalm 23:3). As your light, the Lord will lead you in the way that you should go and guide you with His eyes because you are His responsibility (Psalm 32:.

You cannot remain in the dark about the enemy’s plans when the Lord is your light. In Acts 23:12-22, Paul was in prison, and some people conspired to kill him. They made the perfect plan to deceive the chief captain of the prison by telling him that they just wanted to ask Paul some questions, but their real plan was to kill him. However, God arranged for Paul’s nephew to overhear their evil plot, and he exposed them. When God is your light, He will expose the enemy’s plans and keep you safe from every evil plot.


KEY POINT
When the Lord is your light, He will expose your enemies’ plans and grant you access to hidden mysteries.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Mark 15-16


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 28: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but you are mighty;
Hold me with your powerful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
Feed me now and evermore,
Feed me now and evermore.

2 Open now the crystal fountain,
Where the healing waters flow.
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
Ever be my strength and shield,
Ever be my strength and shield.

3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside.
Death of death, and hell’s Destruction,
Land me safe on Canaan’s side.
Songs of praises, songs of praises
I will ever sing to you,
I will ever sing to you.

Answer Key

1. B
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. C

Objective Quiz on "The Lord Is My Shepherd"

Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question.

Question 1
According to the devotional, what two conditions must be met before the blessings of the Good Shepherd can be yours?
A. You must give large offerings and read your Bible daily.
B. He must be your Lord, and you must be His sheep.
C. You must not be wealthy, and you must be constantly praying.
D. You must be born a shepherd, and you must attend church regularly.

Question 2
Which two blessings are directly linked to the phrases "lie down in green pastures" and "beside the still waters" in the devotional's message?
A. Total restoration and divine guidance.
B. Financial abundance and a long life.
C. Never lacking rest and thirst satisfaction.
D. Victory over enemies and a new anointing.

Question 3
The devotional states that assurance of total restoration comes when the Lord is your Shepherd, referencing which promise from the book of Joel?
A. He will pour out His Spirit upon all flesh.
B. He will restore the years that the cankerworm and caterpillar have eaten.
C. He will make the sun stand still in the heavens.
D. He will give a new heart and a new spirit.

Question 4
What is the primary reason the devotional gives for why God's sheep will have nothing to fear, even when walking through the valley of the shadow of death?
A. Because they are guaranteed to receive riches immediately.
B. Because they will never face any form of trial or danger.
C. Because they enjoy God's divine presence and He will be with them.
D. Because they have memorized the entire Psalm 23 perfectly.

Question 5
The phrase "my cup runneth over" is mentioned in connection with what act the Shepherd performs in the presence of enemies?
A. Leading His sheep in the paths of righteousness.
B. Causing the sheep to lie down in green pastures.
C. Anointing the head of the sheep with oil.
D. Restoring the soul of the sheep.

Prayer Points on "THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD"

1. Father, I thank You because You are the LORD, my Shepherd. Thank You for the assurance in Your Word that because You are my Shepherd, I shall not want for any good thing—physically, spiritually, or materially—in Jesus' name (Psalm 23:1, Philippians 4:19).

2. Lord, I sincerely repent of every moment of restlessness, anxiety, and self-dependence where I have tried to force my own path or provide for myself outside of Your leading. Forgive me for not fully trusting Your ability to make me "lie down in green pastures," in Jesus' name.

3. My Good Shepherd, lead me today! I desire Your rest and provision. Lead me to the "green pastures" of divine opportunities and sustenance, and beside the "still waters" of peace, rest, and sound sleep. Let hunger, worry, and restlessness be strangers to my life, in Jesus' name (Psalm 23:2, Psalm 127:2).

4. Father, You are the Restorer of my soul. I stand on Your promise for total restoration in every area where the enemy, life's challenges, or my own mistakes have caused a loss. Restore my health, my joy, my finances, and the years that the cankerworm and caterpillar have eaten, in Jesus' name (Psalm 23:3, Joel 2:25).

5. Holy Spirit, I ask for Your guidance. Guide me "in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake." Help me to hunger and thirst after Your righteousness, that I may be filled, and guide me into all truth in my daily decisions, in Jesus' name (Psalm 23:3, Matthew 5:6, John 16:13).

6. I declare divine presence and victory over every fear! Even as I walk through the "valley of the shadow of death"—be it a financial crisis, sickness, or intense trial—I receive the grace not to fear any evil, for You are with me. Let Your rod and staff comfort me, in Jesus' name (Psalm 23:4, Hebrews 13:5).

7. Father, I thank You that You prepare a table for me in the presence of my enemies. I decree that I will enjoy prosperity, success, and celebration where my mockers and adversaries can see Your goodness. Let the evidence of Your blessing silence my foes, in Jesus' name (Psalm 23:5).

8. Lord, anoint me afresh! I ask for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit to consecrate and empower me for a life of fruitfulness. Let me receive so much that my cup runs over, and I become a channel of blessing to others, in Jesus' name (Psalm 23:5).

9. I pray for all Your true sheep worldwide who are struggling to find rest, restoration, or provision. Manifest Yourself as their Good Shepherd; open their blind eyes, lead them out of the prison of lack, and set them free from all affliction, in Jesus' name (Isaiah 42:7).

10. Father, I pray for your son, Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Uphold him as a faithful shepherd of Your global flock. Let his own cup continually run over with divine health, wisdom, and anointing, in Jesus’ name.

11. My personal prayer point: (Mention a specific deep-seated fear or long-term area of lack, and pray for the Shepherd's presence to remove the fear and the Shepherd's provision to meet the need, knowing you will not be shaken because He is at your right hand).

12. Thank You, Father, for answering my prayers. I declare that I am Your sheep, I know Your voice, and I follow You. Therefore, I have peace, rest, provision, and eternal life, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen!

Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me and wash all my sins away with your precious blood shed at Calvary. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal damnation.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: SUNDAY OCTOBER 19TH 2025


THEME: THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD


MEMORISE: The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Psalm 23:1


READ: Psalms 23:1-5
1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.


MESSAGE
David was a shepherd boy before Samuel anointed him as Israel’s king. In fact, Samuel had to send for him while he was taking care of his father’s sheep (1 Samuel 16:11-13). Hence, he fully understood what it meant to be a shepherd, and that was why he acknowledged God as his shepherd in today’s Bible reading. Sheep enjoy many blessings under their shepherd. Our Lord is, however, not just a shepherd; He is the Good Shepherd (John 10:11).

Beloved, before the blessings of the Good Shepherd can be yours, He must be your Lord, and you must be His sheep. God does not shepherd those who are lords of themselves, neither does He shepherd goats.

These are some of the blessings of having the Lord as your Shepherd:
1. You will never lack rest. David said in Psalm 23:2, “He maketh me to lie down…”When you are God’s sheep,

2. You will not lack sleep. God gives His beloved sleep (Psalm 127:2).

3. You will be well-fed. Hunger is a stranger to God’s sheep because He causes them to lie down in green pastures (Psalm 23:2). Psalm 63:5 says, “My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness… “

4. You will never lack restoration (Psalm 23:3). In Joel 2:23-26, God promised that He will restore the years that the cankerworm and caterpillar have eaten. No matter what you lose, you are assured of total restoration when the Lord is your shepherd.

5. Your thirst will be satisfied because He will lead you beside still waters (Psalm 23:2). Matthew 5:6 says, “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled”

6. You will not lack guidance because He will lead you in the paths of righteousness (Psalm 23:3). Jesus said that the Holy Spirit will guide you into all truth (John 16:12-13). With the Holy Spirit in charge of your life, you will have absolutely nothing to worry about.

7. You will have nothing to fear because you will enjoy God’s divine presence. Even though you walk through the valley of the shadow of death, you will fear no evil, for He will be with you (Psalm 23:4). In Hebrews 13:5, He promised to never leave you nor forsake you.

Beloved, acknowledge the Lord as your shepherd in every area of your life. Entrust your life to Him completely, and you will enjoy these blessings and many more. I pray that the Lord will truly manifest Himself in your life, in Jesus’ name.


REFLECTION
Is the Lord your shepherd?


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Mark 14


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 5: BLESSED ASSURANCE
1. Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine;
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.

Refrain:
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.
This is my story, this is my song,
Praising my Savior all the day long.

2. Perfect submission, perfect delight,
Visions of rapture now burst on my sight;
Angels descending, bring from above
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.

3. Perfect submission, all is at rest,
I in my Savior am happy and blest;
Watching and waiting, looking above,
Filled with His goodness, lost in His love.

Here are the correct answers

1. c. Complete and total surrender of one's entire life, allowing Him to determine all actions and behavior.

2. c. The absolute impossibility of arguing with, or saying 'no' to, His pronouncements or commands.

3. c. The One who gives breath unto the people upon it.

4. b. His glory rejoiceth.

5. c. The Lord of Hosts.

Here are the correct answers

1. c. Complete and total surrender of one's entire life, allowing Him to determine all actions and behavior.

2. c. The absolute impossibility of arguing with, or saying 'no' to, His pronouncements or commands.

3. c. The One who gives breath unto the people upon it.

4. b. His glory rejoiceth.

5. c. The Lord of Hosts.

Quiz on The Lordship of Jesus Christ (Text Format)

1. Question: According to the devotional's message, what is the fundamental requirement for a person to truly acknowledge Jesus as their Lord?
a. Regularly addressing Him as 'My Lord' in prayer and conversation.
b. Displaying strong faith and having a confident hope for salvation.
c. Complete and total surrender of one's entire life, allowing Him to determine all actions and behavior.
d. The commitment to spend money only on spiritual and charitable activities.

2. Question: The devotional uses the analogy of a judge in a court of law to illustrate the Lordship of Jesus. What specific implication of submission does this example highlight?
a. The need to be well-behaved in all public settings.
b. The right to appeal any decision to a higher, more supreme authority.
c. The absolute impossibility of arguing with, or saying 'no' to, His pronouncements or commands.
d. The understanding that sin can only be forgiven through a legal decree.

3. Question: According to the MEMORISE verse (Jeremiah 33:2), which of the following is NOT an attribute or action of the LORD?
a. The Maker thereof.
b. The Former, who establishes it.
c. The One who gives breath unto the people upon it.
d. The LORD is His name.

4. Question: Which of the following phrases is explicitly cited from Psalm 16:8-9 in the message as a direct, internal result of David 'setting the LORD always before him'?
a. He shall not be moved.
b. His glory rejoiceth.
c. He will be defended, protected, and preserved.
d. His will shall be lost in Thine.

5. Question: What title, mentioned in the devotional and Jeremiah 51:19, assures a submitting believer of total security because it signifies that all forces in creation are at His disposal?
a. The Maker of all things.
b. The Light of the Gentiles.
c. The Lord of Hosts.
d. The rod of His inheritance.

Prayer Points on "THE LORD"

1. Father, I thank You because You are the LORD, the Maker, the Former, and the Establisher of all things. Thank You for Your supreme authority and for the privilege of knowing Your name and Your power, in Jesus' name (Jeremiah 33:2, Read: Isaiah 42:5).

2. Lord, I sincerely repent of every area of my life where I have refused to submit to Your Lordship. Forgive me for every thought, word, or action where I have sought to be the lord of my own life, prioritising my will over Yours, in Jesus' name.

3. My Father and my God, I proclaim today that Jesus Christ is not just my Savior, but my absolute Lord. I surrender the totality of my life—my resources, time, career, family, and relationships—to Your control. Reign supreme in me, in Jesus' name.

4. Holy Spirit, grant me the grace to always "set the LORD before me" in all my decisions. I ask for spiritual sensitivity to seek Your direction before I speak, act, or embark on any venture, so I will not be moved by any trial, in Jesus' name (Psalm 16:8-9 ).

5. Father, because You are my Lord and You are at my right hand, let me not be moved. I decree divine defense, protection, and preservation over my life and household. Let Your hosts fight my battles and bring me victory on all sides, in Jesus' name (Psalm 16:8 ).

6. I pray that I will fully understand the benefits of the Lordship of Jesus. Let my heart be glad, and my spirit rejoice because I am under the shelter of the LORD of Hosts, who has all forces at His disposal for my good, in Jesus' name (Psalm 16:9 ).

7. Lord of Hosts, I pray for all Your children who are presently captives to sin, addiction, or spiritual darkness. According to Your Word, step in as their Lord to open their blind eyes and bring them out of the prison house of the enemy, in Jesus' name (Isaiah 42:6-7).

8. Father, I pray for a fresh and deeper consecration in my life. Draw me nearer to Your side; let my will be completely **lost in Yours**. Give me a steadfast hope that makes me obedient to Your service, in Jesus' name (Hymn 7: Stanza 2).

9. I reject every spirit of pride and self-sufficiency that resists submission. Give me a heart that is soft and humble, quick to hear Your voice and submit to Your verdict on every matter, knowing You are the Supreme Judge and the Final Authority, in Jesus' name.

10. I pray for your son, Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Uphold him with your righteous right hand and grant him continued health, strength, and divine insight to shepherd your flock, in Jesus’ name.

11. My personal prayer point: (Mention a specific area of your life you are struggling to surrender to God's Lordship, and pray for the power to completely yield it to Him).

12. Thank You, Father, for answering my prayers. I declare that because You are my Lord, I am fully established and I will rest in hope and security, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen!

Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me and wash all my sins away with your precious blood shed at Calvary. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal damnation.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: SATURDAY OCTOBER 18TH 2025


THEME: THE LORD


MEMORISE: Thus saith the LORD the maker thereof, the LORD that formed it, to establish it; the LORD is his name; Jeremiah 33:2


READ: Isaiah 42:5-8
5 Thus saith God the Lord, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:

6 I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;

7 To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.

8 I am the Lord: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.


MESSAGE
Who is a lord? A lord is someone you are required to submit to. A lord is someone you do not say no to. When people go to court, they address the judge as ‘my lord’. Nobody in their right senses will dare argue with a judge after a verdict has been given in a law court. The only thing people can do if they don’t like a verdict is to appeal to a higher court. However, to argue with a judge, whom they address as ‘my lord’ in court, is unthinkable.

When a fellow surrenders his or her life to Jesus Christ, He not only becomes the fellow’s savior, He also becomes his or her Lord. As your Lord, Jesus is in control of your life. He determines what you do, where you go, and how you must behave. You don’t have the liberty to speak anyhow again because He is now your Lord. For instance, you cannot spend your money the way you like because you are no longer your own. When you understand the Lordship of Jesus and d submit to Him as your Lord, you will enjoy the countless benefits of having Him as your Lord.

I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore, my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth my flesh also shall rest in hope. Psalm 16:8-9

In the Scripture above, David knew God as his Lord and submitted to Him. He knew he was no longer in control of his life, so he was always setting the Lord before him. When you set the Lord before you in all you do, He will make sure nothing harms you; He will defend, protect, and preserve you. This Lord is the Lord of hosts, and He has all forces in heaven, on earth, and under the earth at His disposal. To submit to Him is to have everything He owns at your disposal.

The portion of Jacob is not like them; for he is the former of all things: and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: the LORD of hosts is his name. Jeremiah 51:19

Beloved, have you surrendered your life completely to Jesus Christ? Do you know Him as your Lord? Your success in life lies in knowing and submitting to God as Lord of all in your life.


REFLECTION
Is Jesus Christ the Lord of your life?


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Mark 12-13


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 7: I AM THINE O LORD
1 I am Thine, O Lord, I have heard Thy voice,
And it told Thy love to me;
But I long to rise in the arms of faith,
And be closer drawn to Thee.

Refrain:
Draw me nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To the cross where Thou hast died;
Draw me nearer, nearer, nearer, blessed Lord,
To Thy precious, bleeding side.

2 Consecrate me now to Thy service, Lord,
By the pow’r of grace divine;
Let my soul look up with a steadfast hope,
And my will be lost in Thine.

3 O the pure delight of a single hour
That before Thy throne I spend,
When I kneel in prayer, and with Thee, my God,
I commune as friend with friend!

4 There are depths of love that I yet may know
Ere Thee face to face I see;
There are heights of joy that I yet may reach
Ere I rest in peace with The

Here are the correct answers to the quiz on "WHOM TO MARRY":

1. b) Not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers.
2. c) Miry clay, a slippery ground.
3. c) The Christian is deceiving themselves, and the partner will likely cause them to stumble.
4. b) Stubbornly refusing to listen to corrections or submit to a spiritual authority figure.
5. b) Their attachment to worldly things rather than spiritual matters can cause the believer to stumble and fall.

QUIZ

1. According to the devotional, what is the primary biblical instruction from 2 Corinthians 6:14-16 regarding marriage for a Christian?
a) To ensure they only have fellowship with believers.
b) Not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers.
c) To marry only a spiritually mature believer.
d) To marry someone who is kind and courteous.

2. The devotional uses a metaphor to explain the spiritual foundation of a potential spouse. What is the unbeliever compared to in this analogy?
a) The Solid Rock.
b) A stumbling stone.
c) Miry clay, a slippery ground.
d) A building without walls.

3. What is the devotional’s conclusion regarding a Christian marrying an unbeliever with the expectation that they will change after the wedding?
a) It is a sign of great faith, and the partner will eventually submit to conversion.
b) It is permissible if the unbeliever is nice or courteous.
c) The Christian is deceiving themselves, and the partner will likely cause them to stumble.
d) The partner must first exhibit the fruits of the Spirit, regardless of their belief status.

4. Based on the reference to Proverbs 15:32, which character trait is strongly advised against when selecting a Christian partner?
a) Being overly attached to their nuclear family.
b) Stubbornly refusing to listen to corrections or submit to a spiritual authority figure.
c) Having not yet attained a level of financial stability.
d) Being someone who often resorts to anger and wrath.

5. Why is a believer advised to avoid marrying a "carnal Christian"?
a) A carnal Christian lacks an authority figure to whom they submit, leading to future conflict.
b) Their attachment to worldly things rather than spiritual matters can cause the believer to stumble and fall.
c) The believer will spend too much energy trying to change their worldly habits after marriage.
d) A carnal Christian is incapable of truly loving their spouse with Christ's love.

Prayer Points on "WHOM TO MARRY"

1. Father, I thank you for Your Word which provides clear, foundational truth concerning the sanctity of marriage and the guidance needed to choose a life partner. Thank You for the divine wisdom available to me, in Jesus' name (Memorise, Matthew 7:20).

2. Lord, I sincerely repent of any past, present, or latent desire to compromise Your clear command: "Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers." Forgive me for any time I have prioritized emotion, lust, or carnal attraction over spiritual alignment, in Jesus' name (2 Corinthians 6:14).

3. I ask for the grace and discernment to distinguish between "nice" and "born again." Holy Spirit, open my eyes to see people not just as they appear on the surface, but to know them by their true spiritual fruits, in Jesus' name (Matthew 7:20, Message).

4. Father, I declare that I will not stand on miry clay! I refuse to be yoked with anyone whose foundation is not firmly on Jesus Christ, the Solid Rock. Deliver me from the delusion of thinking I can change an unbelieving partner after marriage, in Jesus' name (Message, 1 Corinthians 10:12).

5. Holy Spirit, I decree that I will not marry a person who stubbornly refuses instruction, reproof, or correction. Give me the wisdom to identify and avoid anyone who despises their own soul by rejecting godly counsel and authority, in Jesus' name (Proverbs 15:32).

6. I pray for divine alignment and connection with a partner who is spiritually mature, constantly growing, and has authority figures they listen and submit to. Bring me a partner who will sharpen my spiritual countenance and not cause me to stumble, in Jesus' name (Proverbs 27:17, Message).

7. Father, deliver me from every attachment to carnal Christians—those whose hearts are more captivated by the things of the world than by spiritual things. I refuse to marry someone whose worldliness will cause me to fall from grace, in Jesus' name (Message).

8. I bind and cast out every spirit of desperation, impatience, and pressure that would lead me into marrying the wrong person. I receive the patience to wait for Your perfect will, so my marriage will be a testimony of heaven on earth, in Jesus' name (Message).

9. Father, for all those who are already married and are struggling because of an unequal yoking or a difficult partner, I pray for divine intervention, strength, and grace. Grant them the wisdom to stand firm in their faith without losing their salvation, in Jesus' name (Key Point).

10. I pray for your son, Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Uphold him with your righteous right hand and grant him continued health, strength, and divine insight to shepherd your flock, in Jesus’ name.

11. My personal prayer point: (Mention a specific area of character, spiritual quality, or relationship need you desire the Holy Spirit to perfect in you before marriage, or a specific prayer for your future partner).

12. Thank you, Father, for answering my prayers. I declare that I will marry Your choice for me, and my marriage will be a covenant of light, growth, and joy, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen!

Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me and wash all my sins away with your precious blood shed at Calvary. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal damnation.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: FRIDAY OCTOBER 17TH 2025


THEME: WHOM TO MARRY


MEMORISE: Wherefore by heir fruits ye shall know them. Matthew 7:20


READ: 2 Corinthians 6:14-16
14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? And what communion hath light with darkness?

15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? Or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?

16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? For ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people.


MESSAGE
Today’s Bible reading says that you should not be unequally yoked with unbelievers; hence, Christians should not get married to unbelievers. If Christians get themselves yoked in marriage with unbelievers, thinking they can change them, they are only deceiving themselves. People who refuse to change before marriage hardly ever change after marriage. It is also important to note that being nice or courteous is not the same thing as being born again.

As a child of God, you are standing on God, the Solid Rock. An unbeliever, on the other hand, is standing on miry clay. When you are standing on a rock, and you are holding somebody who is standing on miry clay, the chances are very high that the fellow standing on miry clay will cause you to either stumble or fall completely because he or she is standing on slippery ground. This is what happens with many believers who think they can change their un-believing partners. Their partners will, more often than not, cause them to stumble and fall, and they might end up losing their faith in the process. The Bible says in 1 Corinthians 10:12: …let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall.”

Also, Christians who are not yet married should not marry people who stubbornly refuse to listen to corrections and make necessary changes in their actions or behaviors. The Bible says in Proverbs 15:32: “He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding.” If you are a Christian who is not yet married, don’t marry someone who doesn’t have an authority figure that he or she listens and submits to. Anyone who does not listen to anybody or submit to anyone will not listen to you either.

Also, it is not advisable for a believer to marry an immature Christian. It is better for a believer to marry someone who has attained a level of spiritual maturity and is constantly growing so they can sharpen each other.

Iron sharpener iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.
Proverbs 27:17

If you are not yet married, do not marry a carnal Christian because such a fellow’s attachment to the things of the world rather than spiritual things can also cause you to stumble and fall.

Beloved, marrying the right person is like experiencing heaven on earth. However, if a fellow marries the wrong person, he or she will experience hell on earth.


KEY POINT
Christians who married should be careful of whom they marry.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Mark 10-11


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 28: GUIDE ME, O THOU GREAT JEHOVAH
Guide me, O thou great Jehovah
Pilgrim through this barren land;
I am weak, but you are mighty;
Hold me with your powerful hand.
read of heaven, bread of heaven,
Feed me now and evermore,
Feed me now and evermore.


2 Open now the crystal fountain,
Where the healing waters flow.
Let the fire and cloudy pillar
Lead me all my journey through.
Strong Deliverer, strong Deliverer,
Ever be my strength and shield,
Ever be my strength and shield.

3 When I tread the verge of Jordan,
Bid my anxious fears subside.
Death of death, and hell’s Destruction,
Land me safe on Canaan’s side.
Songs of praises, songs of praises
I will ever sing to you,
I will ever sing to you.

Correct Answers

1. A. Giving place to the devil in your life. (Rationale: Ephesians 4:27 states: "Neither give place to the devil." Allowing anger to linger provides the devil a foothold.)

2. B. A city that has no walls. (Rationale: Proverbs 25:28, as quoted in the Message, says, "He that has no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls." )

3. B. Swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. (Rationale: James 1:19 is quoted directly in the reading portion, instructing believers to be "swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath." )

4. C. Someone who says in his heart, 'There is no God.' (Rationale: The devotional states that anger rests in the bosom of fools (Ecclesiastes 7:9) and that an easily angry person is similar to one who says "there is no God"—both are considered fools (Psalm 14:1).)

5. B. Constantly renewing your mind with His word and submitting yourself to counselling. (Rationale: The final paragraph of the Message recommends these two steps: "Constantly renew your mind with His word and submit yourself to counselling..." )

Quiz: No More Anger

1. According to the MEMORISE scripture (Ephesians 4:27), what is the direct spiritual consequence of allowing anger to control you or of letting the sun go down upon your wrath?
A. The wrath of man working not the righteousness of God.
B. Giving place to the devil in your life.
C. Stirring up strife and abounding in transgression.
D. Being labeled as a fool, like one who says there is no God.

2. The MESSAGE section quotes Proverbs 25:28, which compares a person who is not in control of their spirit to what object or structure?
A. A house built on sand that cannot withstand a storm.
B. A city that has no walls.
C. A tree without fruit that is cut down and cast into the fire.
D. A ship without a rudder, drifting aimlessly.

3. The READ scripture, James 1:19, instructs believers to adopt which of the following attitudes?
A. Swift to speak, swift to hear, slow to wrath.
B. Swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.
C. Slow to hear, swift to speak, swift to wrath.
D. Slow to hear, slow to speak, swift to wrath.

4. Based on the devotional's interpretation of Ecclesiastes 7:9 and Psalm 14:1, a person who gets angry easily is equated to what other type of individual?
A. An unrighteous man who does not know God’s law.
B. A person who commits suicide out of guilt.
C. Someone who says in his heart, 'There is no God.'
D. A furious man who abounds in transgression.

5. What two practical solutions does the devotional recommend to help overcome the destructive power of anger?
A. Praying constantly and finding a new set of friends.
B. Constantly renewing your mind with His word and submitting yourself to counselling.
C. Avoiding people who offend you and forgiving all past offenses.
D. Fasting regularly and performing acts of charity.

Prayer Points on "NO MORE ANGER"

1. Father, I thank you for Your Word which is a lamp to my feet, revealing the subtle yet destructive nature of anger. Thank you for the path to freedom through Jesus Christ, in Jesus' name (Memorise, John 8:36).

2. Lord, I sincerely repent of the sin of anger. Forgive me for every time my wrath has been quick, destructive, and foolish. Forgive me for every transgression I committed while under the influence of anger, in Jesus' name (James 1:20).

3. I ask for the grace to be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath, making a deliberate choice to let my response be guided by the Holy Spirit and not by the flesh, in Jesus' name (James 1:19).

4. Father, deliver me from the foolishness mentioned in the devotional. I refuse to allow anger to rest in my heart; I declare that I am wise and controlled by the Spirit of God, in Jesus' name (Ecclesiastes 7:9, Message).

5. I stand on the authority of Your Word and refuse to give place to the devil! I cancel every assignment of the enemy in my life to steal, kill, and destroy through the vehicle of my uncontrolled temper, in Jesus' name (Ephesians 4:27, John 10:10).

6. I tear down every wall of destruction in my life! I receive the spirit of self-control, and I declare that I am no longer "a city without walls." I take charge of my spirit and refuse to let people or circumstances control my emotions, in Jesus' name (Proverbs 25:28, Message).

7. Holy Spirit, fill me afresh and transform my character. Grant me the meekness and lowliness of Jesus, so that I may be a peacemaker who never stirs up strife or discord with an angry word, in Jesus' name (Proverbs 29:22, Hymn 24).

8. Father, I pray for every family, marriage, or friendship that has suffered havoc due to uncontrolled anger (like the illustration in the devotional). Let Your healing and restorative power mend the broken pieces and grant peace, in Jesus' name.

9. I commit to constantly renewing my mind with Your Word and seeking godly counsel. Help me to confront the root causes of my anger and walk in complete victory and maturity, in Jesus' name (Message).

10. Father, I pray for your son, Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Uphold him with your righteous right hand and grant him continued health, strength, and divine insight to shepherd your flock, in Jesus’ name.

11. My personal prayer point: (Mention a specific relationship or situation where you struggle with anger, asking the Holy Spirit for the supernatural strength to react with patience and love).

12. Thank you, Father, for answering my prayers. I declare that I am delivered from the destructive power of anger, and my life is now a testimony of the peace of God, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen!

Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me and wash all my sins away with your precious blood shed at Calvary. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal damnation.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: THURSDAY OCTOBER 16TH 2025


THEME: NO MORE ANGER


MEMORISE: Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil. Ephesians 4:26-27


READ: James 1:19-20
19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.


MESSAGE
Ecclesiastes 7:9 says that anger rests in the bosom of fools. In other words, if a fellow gets angry easily, he or she is similar to someone who says there is no God- they are both fools (Psalm 14:1).

Those who get angry easily often blame other people as the cause of their anger. If this is the case, then it means that they allow the people who offend them to control their emotions. Proverbs 25:28 says that a person who is not in control of his spirit is like a city that has no walls. If you allow others to control how you feel, then you are in great danger of destruction.

Proverbs 29:22 says, “An angry man stirreth up strife, and a furious man aboundeth in transgression.” Anyone who gets angry easily will hardly have friends because he or she will always stir up strife with them. Things that shouldn’t ordinarily cause quarrels would become big issues because of the fellow’s short temper.

A man once bought a brand-new car, and one day, while he was washing it, his five-year-old son was on the other side of the car, writing something on it with a sharp object. When the man discovered this, he got very angry and shouted, This boy! You are scratching my new car!” In his anger, he grabbed the first thing he could lay his hands on -a hammer. He then began to smash the boy’s hands. By the time he realized what he was doing, the boy’s fingers had already been severely damaged. He rushed the boy to the hospital, but the doctors could not do anything about the fingers, and they had to be amputated. The following day, the boy asked him, “Daddy, when will my fingers grow back?” Feeling guilty, the man went to the car and looked at what the boy had written on it. Lo and behold, it was, “I love you, Daddy’. The man could not bear the pain we felt thereafter, so he committed suicide. His anger wreaked havoc on the family.

Beloved, if you allow anger to control you, you are giving room to the devil (Ephesians 4:27), and whenever he gets into a place, his mission is to steal, kill, and destroy (John 10:10). If you are always quick to get angry or you can’t control your anger, ask God to deliver you today. Constantly renew your mind with His word and submit yourself to counselling so that you can overcome the destructive power of anger.


KEY POINT
Do not give room to the devil in your life by allowing anger to control you.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Mark 8-9


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 24: I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS
1 I want to be like Jesus,
So lowly and so meek;
For no one marked an angry word
That ever heard him speak.

Refrain:
I want to be like Jesus,
God's well beloved Son;
I want to be like Jesus,
The pure and holy One.

2 I want to be like Jesus,
So frequently in prayer;
Alone upon the mountain top,
He met his Father there.

3 I want to be like Jesus,
Engaged in doing good,
So that of me it may be said,
He hath done what he could.

4 Alas! I'm not like Jesus,
As any one may see;
Thy gentle Spirit, Savior, send,
And make me like to thee.

Here are the correct answers for the five objective questions.

1. B. The heaven and the earth
2. C. Power
3. C. Three cows
4. B. Consciously invite God into the situation through prayers and trusting Him.
5. B. His ability to change a person's story and transform them.

Objective Questions on "The All-Powerful God"

1. According to the MEMORISE verse (Jeremiah 32:17), what has the Lord GOD made by His great power and stretched out arm?
A. The sun, moon, and stars
B. The heaven and the earth
C. The waters and the dry land
D. All things visible and invisible

2. The devotional quotes Psalm 62:11 to establish a core truth about God. What does this verse state belongs to God?
A. Glory
B. Wisdom
C. Power
D. Riches

3. In the testimony about the 1979 Christ The Redeemer's Congress, what specific item did the Author and his wife need and pray for when they ran out of money?
A. Three bags of rice
B. Seven hundred and fifty naira
C. Three cows
D. A place to hold the event

4. What action is the believer advised to take in order to experience a dramatic change when faced with a negative situation?
A. Search for immediate financial help from friends.
B. Consciously invite God into the situation through prayers and trusting Him.
C. Fast for seven days and seven nights.
D. Quote the memory verse repeatedly.

5. The devotional uses the story of Zacchaeus to illustrate which aspect of God's power?
A. His ability to grant instant wealth.
B. His ability to change a person's story and transform them.
C. His ability to provide a crowd for a religious gathering.
D. His ability to confuse the enemies of the believer.

Prayer Points on "The All-Powerful God"

1. Father, I thank you for the wonderful truth that all power in heaven and on earth belongs to You and that You are the God for whom nothing is too hard. Thank you for being the All-Powerful God, in Jesus' name (Psalm 62:11, Memorise).

2. Lord, I repent of every time I have looked at my situation or circumstances and forgotten that You are the All-Powerful God. Forgive me for the times I have listened to the voice of impossibility instead of the voice of Your power. Wash me clean, in Jesus' name (Message, Jeremiah 32:27).

3. By the power of the Holy Spirit, I invite the All-Powerful God into every negative situation in my life (mention them: my health, my finances, my marriage, my career, my ministry). Show Yourself mighty and change my story dramatically for the better, in Jesus' name (Message).

4. I command every mountain of impossibility standing against my progress, breakthrough, and destiny to be leveled and cleared away right now! I declare that there is nothing too hard for my God to do, in Jesus' mighty name (Memorise, Luke 1:37).

5. Father, just as You provided three cows at the nick of time for Your servant, Pastor Adeboye, arise and meet all my needs supernaturally and at the right time. Let my life be a testimony of Your provision, Oh God who owns the cattle upon a thousand hills, in Jesus' name (Psalm 50:10, Message).

6. All-Powerful God, transform my life by Your mighty hand. Let Your power change me from the inside out, making me a new person and completely transforming any negative character, habit, or perception the world has of me, just as You did for Zacchaeus, in Jesus' name (Luke 19:1-10, Message).

7. In every area of my life where I need a turnaround—my finances, my children's lives, my marriage, my health—let the power of God manifest mightily. Let the negative situation be turned around for a glorious testimony, in Jesus' name (Message).

8. I draw strength from the fact that You, O Lord, have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and stretched out arm. Therefore, I trust You to create solutions where there seems to be none, in Jesus' name (Jeremiah 32:17).

9. O Lord, my God, when You utter Your voice, things change! Utter Your voice over my life, my family, and my destiny today, and let every chaos give way to Your divine order and establishment, in Jesus' name (Jeremiah 51:15-16).

10. Father, I pray the specific Prayer Point in the devotional: All-powerful God, please show Yourself mighty in my life, in Jesus’ name.

11. Father, I pray for Your servant, Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Let him continue to experience the boundless provision and power of the All-Powerful God. Strengthen him, preserve his life, and grant him greater testimonies, in Jesus’ name.

12. My personal prayer point: [Mention a specific difficult situation or seemingly impossible challenge you need the All-Powerful God to intervene in, e.g., a long-standing illness, a complex legal battle, or an overwhelming debt].

13. Thank you, Father, for hearing my prayers. I declare that the All-Powerful God has taken charge of my life, and my victory is secured, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen!

Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me and wash all my sins away with your precious blood shed at Calvary. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal damnation.

OPEN HEAVEN DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 15TH 2025


THEME: THE ALL-POWERFUL GOD


MEMORISE: Ah Lord GOD! Behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee: Jeremiah 32:17


READ: Jeremiah 51:15-16
15 He hath made the earth by his power, he hath established the world by his wisdom, and hath stretched out the heaven by his understanding.

16 When he uttereth his voice, there is a multitude of waters in the heavens; and he causeth the vapors to ascend from the ends of the earth: he maketh lightnings with rain, and bringeth forth the wind out of his treasures.


MESSAGE
All power in heaven and on earth belongs to God. Psalm 62:11 says, “God hath spoken once; twice have I heard this; that power belongeth unto God” This means that nothing is impossible for Him to do.

In Jeremiah 32:27, He said, “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me? Luke 1:37 also tells us that with God, nothing shall be impossible. Whenever anybody tells you that a situation you are in is impossible, you should know that such a person is not considering that God is all-powerful. Once you consciously invite God into a situation, things change dramatically for the better.

In 1979, we were getting ready for a congress. We called it Christ The Redeemer’s Congress in those days. We used to hold the congress in different cities and feed everyone who attends. In preparation for this particular congress, my wife and I went to the market to buy some cows. We wanted to buy three cows to feed the people that would attend, but when we were told they would cost seven hundred and fifty naira in total, we went back home because we didn’t have the money. We asked God, “Lord, what are we going to do? Where shall we get the money to buy cows?” We began to pray, and suddenly, somebody knocked on the door. When we opened the door, we saw a brother who had come all the way from Lagos. He said, “Sir, I hope you have not bought cows yet.” We replied, “No, we don’t have the money.” He said, “I have already bought three for the congress.” The All-powerful God who has the cattle upon a thousand hills (Psalm 50:10) provided just what we needed at the nick of time.
The All-Powerful God can change any story, no matter how bad it is. Zacchaeus was regarded as a sinner by everyone in his town. However, when Jesus met him, his story changed. God’s power changed Zacchaeus and made him a new person (Luke 19:1-10).

Beloved, all power in heaven, on earth, and underneath the earth belongs to God, and He can transform lives, marriages, finances, and every other thing you can think about. If there is any negative situation in your life, invite God into the situation by taking it to Him in prayers and trusting Him. He will manifest Himself mightily in your life and turn that situation around for good.


PRAYER POINT
All-powerful God, please show Yourself mighty in my life, in Jesus’ name.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Mark 6-7


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A ADEBOYE


HYMN 1: ALL HAIL THE POWER OF JESUS NAME
1 All hail the power of Jesus’ name!
Let angels prostrate fall.
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown him Lord of all.
Bring forth the royal diadem,
And crown him Lord of all!

2 O seed of Israel’s chosen race
Now ransomed from the fall,
Hail him who saves you by his grace,
And crown him Lord of all.
Hail him who saves you by his grace,
And crown him Lord of all!

3 Let every tongue and every tribe
Responsive to his call,
To him all majesty ascribe,
And crown him Lord of all.
To him all majesty ascribe,
And crown him Lord of all!

4 Oh, that with all the sacred throng
We at his feet may fall!
We’ll join the everlasting song
And crown him Lord of all.
We’ll join the everlasting song
And crown him Lord of all.

Here are the correct answers:

1. A. For He cares for them.
2. C. The kingdom of God and His righteousness.
3. B. An absolute waste of time.
4. D. The lilies of the field.
5. B. That the burden of the church belonged to God, its owner.

Quiz

1. Based on the MEMORISE verse (1 Peter 5:7), what is the reason believers are encouraged to cast all their care upon God?

A. Because He has promised them prosperity.
B. For He cares for them.
C. To prove their faith is strong.
D. So they can focus on work.

2. According to the devotional's reading in Matthew 6:33, what is the primary thing believers are instructed to seek?

A. Provision for what they shall eat and drink.
B. Long life and good health.
C. The kingdom of God and His righteousness.
D. A way to add one cubit to their stature.

3. In the devotional's MESSAGE, how does the author specifically describe worry?

A. A necessary tool for planning.
B. An absolute waste of time.
C. A sign of deep contemplation.
D. A motivation for hard work.

4. What specific natural example is used in the Matthew 6 reading to illustrate God's provision for clothing, surpassing even King Solomon's glory?

A. The sheep of the field.
B. The grass of the desert.
C. The cedars of Lebanon.
D. The lilies of the field.

5. In the author's personal anecdote about his grey hair, what core lesson did God teach him regarding the church's burden?

A. That he was too young for the leadership position.
B. That the burden of the church belonged to God, its owner.
C. That he needed to delegate more responsibilities.
D. That he should pray and fast more often.

Prayer Points on "Don't Worry About Tomorrow"

1. Father, I thank you for the wonderful promise in your word that you care for me and that I can cast all my care upon you, in Jesus' name (1 Peter 5:7, Memorise). Thank you for being my ever-present help.

2. Lord, I repent of all my anxiety, fear, and excessive worrying about the future, my needs, my health, and my children's well-being. Forgive me for taking a burden that is not mine to carry and for the sin of little faith. Wash me clean, in Jesus' name (Matthew 6:30-31).

3. Spirit of the Living God, in the face of uncertainty, help me to consistently seek you first and your righteousness above all else. Realign my heart and my priorities to focus on your kingdom, in Jesus' name (Matthew 6:33).

4. I command the spirit of fear and anxiety concerning my provision, clothing, and sustenance to be silenced and cast out of my life right now! I declare that my Heavenly Father knows that I have need of all these things, and He is my supplier, in Jesus' name (Matthew 6:32).

5. Father, open my eyes to see the provision you have made for the birds of the air and the lilies of the field. Let this vision of your faithfulness eradicate every doubt and worry in my heart concerning my tomorrow, in Jesus' name (Matthew 6:26, 28-29).

6. I refuse to be among those who get so worried about the future that they forget to do the right things today. Lord, grant me the wisdom and discipline to face and manage the issues of today, knowing tomorrow is in your hands, in Jesus' name (Message).

7. I declare that my life and future are placed in God's hands; therefore, my life shall always blossom. I hand over every plan, every project, and every vision for tomorrow to the Beginning and the End, in Jesus' mighty name (Message, James 4:13-16).

8. Heavenly Father, help me to understand and embrace the truth that worry is an absolute waste of time and that by worrying, I cannot add a single good thing to my future. I choose to trust God with my future instead, in Jesus' name (Matthew 6:27, Message).

9. O Lord, my God, arise and take charge of every burden that I have foolishly carried—burdens for my ministry, my family, my business, or my health—and give me the grace to relax and know that You are the owner and you will take care of your own, in Jesus' name (Message).

10. Father, I pray the specific Key Point in the devotional: Give me the divine strength to never give in to worry and to choose to trust You instead in every situation of my life, in Jesus’ mighty name.

11. Father, I pray for Pastor E. A. Adeboye. Preserve his life, grant him continued strength and rest from every unnecessary burden, and let his life and ministry remain a global testimony of your faithfulness, in Jesus’ name.

12. My personal prayer point: [Mention a specific future-related anxiety or worry you need to hand over to God, e.g., concern over a child's school, a pending major decision, or a financial deadline].

13. Thank you, Father, for hearing my prayers. I declare that I will take no thought for the morrow, because you will take thought for me, and it is well with my soul, in Jesus' mighty name. Amen!

May the Lord grant you peace that surpasses all understanding as you trust Him with your tomorrow!

Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me and wash all my sins away with your precious blood shed at Calvary. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal damnation.