IT IS SETTLED!

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Prayer points for the Prayer Summit and Jesus Sanctuary (RCCG) on 18th July 2014

2Ki 4:16-17 (KJV)

And he said, About this season, according to the time of life, thou shalt embrace a son. And she said, Nay, my lord, thou man of God, do not lie unto thine handmaid. And the woman conceived, and bare a son at that season that Elisha had said unto her, according to the time of life.

2Ki 4:16-17 (CEV)

Elisha said to her, "Next year at this time, you'll be holding your own baby son in your arms." "You're a man of God," the woman replied. "Please don't lie to me." But a few months later, the woman got pregnant. She gave birth to a son, just as Elisha had promised.

BACKGROUND

One word! That settles it. Not the pitch or loudness. Not the history or treatment story! Once He spoke under unction– It is settled! God honored it. The statement by Elijah is pregnant with meanings and we will dissect it and use it to pray.

"Next year at this time, you'll be holding your own baby son in your arms." Could have any of the following meanings:

PRAYER POINTS

In the name of Jesus, that this time next year:

A. YOUR MAJOR PROBLEMS WILL BE SOLVED.

1. Lord Jesus, every major issues that is causing me stress, resolve it now.

2. Every hidden problem that is not visible to men that that is eating into my peace – settle me now.

3. As the Lord lives, you this mountain of (insert the issue – e.g fruitlessness, barrenness), I will overcome you.

4. The Shunamite woman got help where she was, please let help find me before the end of this year!

5. Everything that I deserve for a long but life has denied me – release to me now!

B. YOUR TEARS WILL TURN TO JOY

6. I decree in the name of Jesus – my tears of pain will turn to tears of Joy.

7. Holy spirit – settle me and wipe away sorrow permanently in my life.

8. Lord, you used Elijah, use me as an agent to remove pain from people’s life.

9. Weeping may endure for a night but Joy comes in the morning. Oh Season of Joy! Come in the name of Jesus.

10. Lord, give me testimonies so great that people will weep for Joy for me.

C. WHAT MONEY CANNOT BUY, MY GRACE WILL GIVE YOU

11. Whatever my status cannot give me, In your mercy – release them to me.

12. Wherever money has failed, wherever modern medicine has failed – Let your glory avail for me.

13. The Shunamite woman was comfortable materially but was struggling with conception – Lord, only what you can do – do it for me now!

14. In every area of my life where I have been relying on the help of men and it has failed me. I receive power to wait on you Lord!

15. The Horse may be prepared for the day of battle but victory is of the Lord. Lord! Give me perfect victory.

D. I WILL REWARD YOUR SEED AND YEARS OF SERVICE

16. From now, you will settle me and  I will never sow in vain.

17. As the Lord lives, my seed will not waste, my harvest will not perish.

18. Before the reward of service comes, I will not be weary and I will not break down.

19. My Father, this is my season of remembrance – remember me Lord!

20. After 2 years, you remembered Joseph in the prison  and you used his gift to deliver – activate all dead gifts in my life.

E.  I WILL TERMINATE YOUR SHAME

21. Heavenly Father, speak the word of change into my life and remove my shame.

22. Daddy – put my shame to shame.

23. Hannah was taunted! Surprise the world in my life.

24. They could not find the mad man at Gadarene at his shameful house at  the cemetery after Jesus Healed him, Lord, every location that has brought me shame – relocate me.

25. Every type of shame that had thrived from the days of my grandfathers in our lineage, as the Lord lives, it will break in my generation permanently.

F. I WILL ACTIVATE YOUR ORIGINAL PURPOSE

26. A grown up woman who wants a baby and is qualified to have one must have a baby. Lord in the name of Jesus, I reject every form of death of my purpose and destiny.

27.  A man who wants to marry must be able to do so.  A girl of marriageable age who wants to marry should marry – once God activates their original purpose! In the name of Jesus, I curse the power of delay and denial in my life. I will walk into your original purpose after now!

28. “She is a woman” - there is this story of a sister friend who could not have a baby and when she was sick, they were treating of malaria and the symptom worsened until a senior matron asked, “Have you checked her for pregnancy – she is a woman”

Lord in the name of Jesus – surprise that all the original qualifications that I have will come alive! As a man, as a woman, as a Dad etc – REVIVE MY PURPOSE LORD!

29. I decree that as you settle me - My future will not fail in the name of Jesus.

30. From now – whatever I do will prosper.

G. I WILL NOT ONLY GIVE YOU A TESTIMONY, I WILL MAKE YOU A TESTIMONY.

31. In the mighty name of Jesus, my testimony out of this prayer will last beyond this generation!

32. Settle me such that when the names of people with great testimonies are compiled this year, my family and I will be number one.

33. When Peter launched his net, he needed other people’s boat and services to share out of the breakthrough – Lord because of greatness of the oncoming breakthrough for me and my house – everyone around us will have in excess in the name of Jesus.

34. I decree that our testimony will be so great that anyone who hears then and believes will have a greater one!

35. Settle me and Make my life the citadel and institution of Divine Testimonies.

H.  YOU WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN

36. Lord, Settle me and Surprise me! Surprise my friends! Surprise my enemies

37. This time next year, I will not be able to contain the fullness of what you have done for me

38. As the Lord Lives, my home will be settled and we  will never be the same again.

39. The permanent addition that brings a lifetime of Joy – Give me Lord!

40. I decree from now –settle me such that my today will better than my yesterday and my tomorrow will always be better than my today.

For IN JESUS NAME WE HAVE PRAYED. AMEN

I believe Heaven will hear us. Please click the comment button below and share your expectation, testimonies and word of encouragement.

GOD BLESS YOU.

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UNCOMMON DIVINE HELP !

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PRAYER POINTS AT HEARKEN UNTO ME OH LORD, RCCG, LAGOS 22 PROVINCIAL HEADQUARTERS, VICTORY CHAPEL, MAGODO, LAGOS



Voice  Prophetic declarations from the meeting -  You will get Divine Help and they will Congratulate you -15th January 2014 Prayer meeting CLICK ON LINK  - https://app.box.com/s/t0oed04m2i14ixz4tn3w

Texts :
Psa 20:2  May the LORD send help from his temple and come to your rescue from Mount Zion.

Mat 8:14-15 And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever. And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them.

Peter mother in law was helpless. She was incapacitated. She could not fulfill her ministry. Her dream and aspiration lay dead on her sick bed. She could not minister to anyone. Her purpose as the head of the home was in jeopardy – all because of the fever. People who love her were around here but they were also helpless. She was in that state until Jesus showed up. Jesus will show up for you in the name of Jesus. Amen.


Mat 8:14  And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever.

“And when”

Jesus was just concluding the miracle of the centurion servant “and” this next one occurred. Let’s pray!

1. This year, when the list of people you helped are being compiled – Lord! Let my name not be missing.
2. This year, everything I have not achieved before that is a common testimony for others – this year I will surpass it.
3. This year, it will be said that you helped my family and we became great like Isaac.

REJOICE, IT IS GOING TO BE ALRIGHT - IN 2014 !

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It's not a cliche. It's not an advise. Its a prophetic word. I know so - in  the new year, as the Lord lives, it will be alright. I am grateful to the Lord for this message. I can’t wait to hear the testimonies that will come out of it. There is a confidence in God as He pours the message in my heart that everything will be okay. I have had burdens and cares about what the New Year will hold. What does the future holds?  As usual I got the answer from the scripture – Matthew 17:24-27. I am good to go! I believe you too will be ready after reading this.
The tax people came and asked whether Jesus should pay tax or not.  It was confirmed that being citizens, Jesus need not pay. Life might have been placing a lot of unwarranted demands on us and our lives and we are confused about what tomorrow holds. Will this sickness relapse? Will this bad relationship heal? Heaven says – It will be alright. Your son? Your husband? Your bank account – The Lord says it’s going to be alright. 

COLLATION OF 2012 PRAYER POINTS - Deliverance When It Matters, Rest from Answered Prayers and more...

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This is the collation of all the prayer points  that was posted in 2012 on the prayer points section.

The titles  are:

• That I May Receive My Sight To Follow You!
• It Is Not Over!
• Strenght In The Face Of Adversity
• Deliverance When It Matters
• Rest From Answered Prayers!
• Rest From Answered Prayers! Take Away Pain From Me!!!
• Divine Insurance Against Complacency!!!
• Divine Provision!!

God bless you as you continue in the place of prayers! Prayer points don't expire!

Current year prayer points always at prayer point section at 

http://www.evangelistbee.com/p/prayer-points.html

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ITS MY TIME, IT IS HERE!! IT HAS COME!!!

(2012 END OF YEAR PRAYER POINTS)

Posted on the 5th December, 2012

Num 27:1  Then came the daughters of Zelophehad, the son of Hepher, the son of Gilead, the son of Machir, the son of Manasseh, of the families of Manasseh the son of Joseph: and these are the names of his daughters; Mahlah, Noah, and Hoglah, and Milcah, and Tirzah. 
Num 27:2  And they stood before Moses, and before Eleazar the priest, and before the princes and all the congregation, by the door of the tabernacle of the congregation, saying, 
Num 27:3  Our father died in the wilderness, and he was not in the company of them that gathered themselves together against the LORD in the company of Korah; but died in his own sin, and had no sons. 
Num 27:4  Why should the name of our father be done away from among his family, because he hath no son? Give unto us therefore a possession among the brethren of our father. 

FATHER IN THE NAME OF JESUS…..

THE POWER OF RECOGNITION - IF YOU DON’T RECOGNIZE IT, YOU WILL WASTE AND ABUSE IT

If a man does not recognize, he cannot utilize. Awareness is the greatest tool of change. We are so hopeless when we don't know. If we don't know, we are blind and our best efforts will fail. They fail woefully. We lose direction when we do not acknowledge the exact purposes that things are meant for.

Two things led to these recent thoughts of mine. I have been studying the life and story of Naaman in 2kings 5. It has been coming alive and fresh. This man was not an apostle, nor was he an evangelist. His story was only mentioned in this part of the scripture but he deserved a commendation by Jesus in Luke 4:27.

Luk 4:27  And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian.

He was the only leper healed in pre-Jesus era because of his awareness. On a closer look I could see that there were a lot of laws that governed his miraculous transmission from an adult leper to a man whose flesh became like that of a small baby. This basic law that initiated the other laws, I believe, is the Law of recognition.

2Ki 5:3  One day she said to her mistress, "I wish that my master could go to the prophet who lives in Samaria! He would cure him of his disease." (GNB)

I declare in the name of Jesus that today will be the beginning of your day of change.

He saw a chance. He saw an opportunity. He recognized it. He used it. He did something with the opportunity and the other laws of favor, divine instruction, compliance took over. However, I will be deliberating on the law of recognition today.

Secondly, I saw how powerful the law of recognition is in the life of a man who killed his wife recently in Lagos. May you wake up from all forms of slumber! May you not be blind internally till it’s too late. May we not be deaf that we cannot hear. If you can’t recognize, you will misbehave. It was a 3-year

PRAYER POINTS FOR MARCH 2011 (COLLATED WEEKLY PRAYER POINTS)

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LORD MAKE ME RELEVANT AND USEFUL FOR YOU
Posted  on 4th March,2011 (Fresh Prayer Points to be posted on the 11th March,2011)

Mat 5:13  Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
Mat 5:14  Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Mat 5:15  Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Mat 5:16  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

FATHER IN THE NAME OF JESUS……

Mat 5:13  Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

1. Lord I am grateful for knowing you and fearing you. Give me the focus to seek to please you for the rest of  my life.
2. I am grateful Lord that  you can use me and you will use me.
3. Daddy, from now I consecrate my life to serve you and affect my community.
4. Whatever you have said that I am, that  will I be  and live  that way in Jesus Name.
5. As the  Lord Lives, I will be a salt. I will add value to the Kingdom of Christ.
6. From now on, secretly or publicly – Help me Lord to walk in Holiness and righteousness.
7. Give me Lord power to do that which is right all the time.
8. I will be consistently relevant. I will not lose the flavor of God in my  life.
9. In the name of Jesus, you will not have regrets on me as your child.
10. I will not be cast out due to irrelevance.
11. “ Good for nothing” – I reject that. I will matter for the Lord.
12. I decree every servant of the Lord will live according to  your word and please you.
13. Let men see you glory in me and through me.
14. Everything that has been hindering me from becoming what you want me to be – remove it in Jesus Name.
15. Lead me to where I will project the Lordship of Jesus.

Mat 5:14  Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
Mat 5:15  Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

16. Lord, cause me to shine.
17. Let your intensity in my life manifest outwardly.
18. Make me a contact point for men to see the Calvary and the power of redemption.
19. Let me stay where you have placed me – up on the hill.
20. Remove everything that is making me invisible.
21. Light me up with the fire of the Holy Ghost. Please Lord
22. The lamp serves the men in the house, Let me begin to serve those you have assigned me to.

BONUS PRAYER POINT

Mat 5:16  Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

23. Let the Light of God in me shine enough to make a difference.
24. Let the intensity of your power in my life and that of my family make us untouchable to the kingdom of hell.
25. I beseech you Lord for a life that carries your glory!
26. My quest is for everyone  that I have assigned to make heaven and be accountable to you on their behalf – Lord help me.
27. Lord Whatever it will take, I will  make Heaven!

For we have prayed in the mighty name of  Jesus. Amen.
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REVERSING THE IMPOSSIBLE

Posted  on 11th March,2011 (Fresh Prayer Points to be posted on the 17th March,2011)
Est 5:13  Yet all this availeth me nothing, so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate.
 

Est 5:14  Then said Zeresh his wife and all his friends unto him, Let a gallows be made of fifty cubits high, and to morrow speak thou unto the king that Mordecai may be hanged thereon: then go thou in merrily with the king unto the banquet. And the thing pleased Haman; and he caused the gallows to be made.
 

Est 6:1  On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.
 

Est 6:2  And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus.
 

Est 6:3  And the king said, What honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this? Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, There is nothing done for him.
 

Est 6:4  And the king said, Who is in the court? Now Haman was come into the outward court of the king's house, to speak unto the king to hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had prepared for him.
 

Est 6:8  Let the royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head:

FATHER IN THE NAME OF JESUS……

Est 5:13  Yet all this availeth me nothing, so long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate.

1. Daddy, I am grateful because my end will not be determined by occurrences around me only but by your counsel.
2. Lord, I am grateful that you are the Almighty and you have the last say in my life and the life of my family.
3. I decree that every plan of the devil against my destiny will fail.
4. Every intention of Hell to thwart your purpose in my life, Reverse for my good in Jesus Name.
5. I reject every unprovoked attack in my life and on my family.
6. Every avenue that the kingdom of darkness has decided use to cause all that you have given me pain, block it Lord.
7. Every agent of the devil that has a resolve not to rest until they have caused me pain, destroy their resolve.
8. As the Lord lives, I will walk in Peace for the rest of my life.
9. Jehovah Sabaoth, fight for me.
10. Lord stretch your had and  grant me rest from all that is causing me pain!
11. Every eyes that sees me and plans to hurt me, Lord remove them from me.
12. My children will be free from the every form of monitoring forces.
13. My marriage will be free from persistent attacks of anger and sin.
14. Lord, anyone that has covenanted with the devil not to rest until we are “hit”, arrest him Oh Lord and keep him busy.

Est 5:14  Then said Zeresh his wife and all his friends unto him, Let a gallows be made of fifty cubits high, and tomorrow speak thou unto the king that Mordecai may be hanged thereon: then go thou in merrily with the king unto the banquet. And the thing pleased Haman; and he caused the gallows to be made.

16. Surround me oh Lord with the right people that gives the right advices.
17. Every “evil wives” and associates that has no positive impact in my life and that of my family – separate us.
18. Every strange affiliation in our ministries and churches that does not glorify you  - separate us.
19. Every suggestion that will cause me to continue on a wrong path – Abort it oh Lord.
20. Every operations and plan “over the night “against me and my family member, Abort in Jesus Name.

BONUS PRAYER POINT

21. All planned meetings for “tomorrow” that will destroy your original counsel for my life, terminate such meetings.
22. Where  it matters – Lord speak for me.
23. Anything pleasing to me that is outside your will – reveal it in Jesus Name.
24. All comfort zones of sin – expose it Lord.
25. Let me not give instructions that will destroy others . Help me to be a builder and not a destroyer.

For we have prayed in the mighty name of  Jesus. Amen.

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REVERSING THE IMPOSSIBLE (PART 2)
Posted  on 11th March,2011 (Fresh Prayer Points to be posted on the 17th March,2011)

Est 6:1  On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.
Est 6:2  And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus.
Est 6:3  And the king said, What honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this? Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, There is nothing done for him.
Est 6:4  And the king said, Who is in the court? Now Haman was come into the outward court of the king's house, to speak unto the king to hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had prepared for him.
Est 6:8  Let the royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head:

FATHER IN THE NAME OF JESUS……

Est 6:1  On that night could not the king sleep, and he commanded to bring the book of records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.
1. Thank you Lord because there is hope for me.
2. I am grateful that despite the fact that it’s been a long time that I had seem to remain on the same spot, your favor will move me forward this year.
3. Let this night be the night of change for me and my family.
4. The Power of God that overrides all other powers that works in the night, let it work for me Lord.
5. Wherever it is, send help to me from there.
6. Whatever it is, send help to me to take care of it me.
7. Whatever the reason, Let mercy override it.
8. Release discomfort to stir up the spirit of anyone you want to use for me.
9. Lay a burden on my heart of what you want me to do for you that is strong enough to cause me sleeplessness until I obey.
10. Father, make me relevant to my family and fellow Christians.
11. Whatever I need to do to bring down your glory in my community, lead me into it.
12. Help me to do good, help me to contribute enough to be noted in “The Book of Chronicles” in the heart of men.
13. Whether I like it or not, I will matter and affect decisions in my community.
14. Let the book of records that will alter my direction positively be read somewhere and somehow.

Est 6:2  And it was found written, that Mordecai had told of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's chamberlains, the keepers of the door, who sought to lay hand on the king Ahasuerus.

15. Help me Lord to speak when I need to.
16  Whatever I need to do as a Christian to reveal evil and cause harm to be avoided, help not to shy from it.
17. Jehovah! Speak up for me.
18. Every harm been planned for me and my family – open it up!
19. Daddy, cause me stand up  and be counted when it matters.
20. Everyone that seeks to lay  hand on me – Expose them  Lord!
21. Every hidden thing that the Kingdom of darkness want to use to cause me pain, Lord reveal it.
22. I am grateful for I know my remembrance has come.

For we have prayed in the mighty name of  Jesus. Amen.

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REVERSING THE IMPOSSIBLE (PART 3)
Posted  on 25th March,2011 (Fresh Prayer Points to be posted on the 1ST April ,2011)

Est 6:3  And the king said, What honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this? Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, There is nothing done for him.
Est 6:4  And the king said, Who is in the court? Now Haman was come into the outward court of the king's house, to speak unto the king to hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had prepared for him.
Est 6:8  Let the royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head:

FATHER IN THE NAME OF JESUS……

Est 6:3  And the king said, What honour and dignity hath been done to Mordecai for this? Then said the king's servants that ministered unto him, There is nothing done for him.

1. Thank you Lord for your plan for my future.
2. I am grateful Lord that you can always reverse what the devil has planned for me that is not good.
3. Lord remember me. Please remember me and open my heavens.
4. Daddy whatever honor and dignity that you have planned for me but has been taken away from me – Lord  restore.
5. Raise a voice to speak for my generation.
6. Declare a new thing that will reward the efforts that has been put into every project I have done.
7. Everything in the past that I have done positively but its yet to affect my future, let it begin to count Lord.
8. Daddy anything in my past negatively that is been used by the devil to set me back, Heaven reverse in Jesus Name.
9. Let me and my family be a light for the Gospel.
10. Prepare and release a correct answer for anything that is requested on my behalf for me to make progress.
11. “Every nothing done for him “concept for me and my family, Lord correct.
12. Every act of grace and favor shown to me, reward whoever they are with greatness.
13. Let all dryness and all forms of failure end in my life.
14. Let one event that will wake up all that has been dormant in my life happen this week.
15. Lord before this month expires, complete all that you have started in my life.
Est 6:4  And the king said, Who is in the court? Now Haman was come into the outward court of the king's house, to speak unto the king to hang Mordecai on the gallows that he had prepared for him.
16. Let the “evil plan” become the “breakthrough exit” for me and all that concerns me in Jesus name.
17. Teach me to know you are working it out your own way and be at rest.
18. Make me see that those who oppose me can be used by you for change in my life.
19. From now on , I receive the spirit of liberty to know and believe that there is hope and it will not end like this. We will finish will in Jesus name.
20. We pray for all of  servants of the Lord that you will help them to be bold to preach hope!
21. Every meeting intended to “ finish” me, abort it in Jesus name.
22. The word says every gathering that is not of God will be scattered – Lord let it be for me and my family.

BONUS PRAYER POINTS

Est 6:8  Let the royal apparel be brought which the king useth to wear, and the horse that the king rideth upon, and the crown royal which is set upon his head:

23. I receive by faith the apparel of Royalty and honour.
24. I receive by faith the “horse” or vehicle of greatness in my own life too.
25  I receive the crown of  success for all my efforts this year and beyond.

For we have prayed in the mighty name of  Jesus. Amen.

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The Unlocked Door - Authored by Robert Strand

In Glasgow , Scotland , a young lady, like a lot of teens today, got tired of home and the restraints of her parents. The daughter rejected her family's religious lifestyle and said, "I don't want your God.  I give up.  I'm leaving!"

She left home, deciding to become a woman of the world. Before long, however, she was dejected and unable to find a job, so she took to the streets to sell her body as a prostitute.

The years passed by, her father died, her mother grew older, and the daughter became more and more entrenched in her way of life.  No contact was made between mother and daughter during these years.  The mother, having heard of her daughter's whereabouts, made her way to the skid-row section of the city in search of her daughter.  She stopped at each of the rescue missions with a simple request.  "Would you allow me to put up this picture?" It was a picture of the smiling, gray-haired mother with a handwritten message at the bottom: "I love you still...come home!"

Months went by, and nothing happened.  Then one day the daughter wandered into a rescue mission for a needed meal. She sat absent-mindedly listening to the service, all the while letting her eyes wander over to the bulletin board.  There she saw the picture and thought, 'Could that be my mother?'  She couldn't wait until the service was over.  She stood and went to look. It was her mother, and there were those words, "I love you still...come home!"  As she stood in front of the picture, she wept.  It was too good to be true.

By this time it was night, but she was so touched by the message that she started walking home.  When she arrived it was early in the morning.  She was afraid and made her way timidly, not really knowing what to do.  As she knocked, the door flew open on its own.  She thought someone must have broken into the house.

Concerned for her mother's safety, the young woman ran to the bedroom and found her still sleeping.  She shook her mother awake and said, "It's me!  It's me!  I'm home!"

The mother couldn't believe her eyes.  She wiped her tears and they fell into each other's arms.  The daughter said, "I was so worried!  The door was open and I thought someone had broken in!"

The mother replied gently, "No dear. From the day you left, that door has never been locked."

Jesus is the door to heaven and He is open to your entering in. You much reach for Him to enter... and He will welcome you with open arms.

Have you entered into the grace and mercy that He so lovingly gives?


“I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture.” - John 10:9

 

 

Culled from Sherry’s Inspirational list.

 

 

EVANGELIST BEE'S NOTE

My prayer is that we will be bold to come back no matter how far we have gone, derailed, ignored the Lord. That we will be conscious of the door  of grace that is always unlocked!

In Jesus Name. Amen.

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WHAT IS THIS? LEARNING FROM DEATH AND ITS POWER!

by
EVANGELIST BEE

The casket was being wheeled to the final resting place as I heard the song again in my native tongue –

‘A o pade leti odo, odo didan odo didan na, pelu awon mimo leba odo ...” 

This is a song that is very common in funeral services in my native community. I later got the English version from a covenant friend as " Shall We Gather at the River ". It talks about the hope of meeting at the other side of death. When people sing it, very few eyes remain dry! Sing it in any other context and everyone will become sober instantly. A lot of people  want to go to Heaven but no one wants to die. I attended  the  burial of a friend’s Dad and I learnt some very salient lessons which I would like to share. They nudge me. The exhort me. They encourage me. Burials make you see through yourself. They make you ask questions no one else can ask you and get same answers. The things I was reminded at the burial are stated  below:

1.  PUT THE END IN MIND

I learnt a long time ago from Steven Covey Original classic,“ 7 principles of highly Effective People” that the best way to set your goals is to put your end in mind. What would you want people to say at your funeral. I have taught it in many of my goal setting  classes to singles and adults. If you want to set goals that will drive you  for a long time, go to a funeral service with a  pen and paper and ask – “ if I was the one  in the Casket, who will people say that I am? what will people say that I did? For who will they say I did all I did? “ Whatever answers that comes from the  depth of your heart should form the fundamentals of your aspirations and goals !Understanding the end makes the present worth the  while.

Heb 12:2  Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.