THE INTEGRITY OF THE WORD VOL. 5 PART 1 BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME

 

 

BEING SPIRITUALLY MINDED BY PASTOR CHRIS OYAKHILOME DSc. D.D

   

JESUS ALIVE YOUTH CONFERENCE 1

PRAYER - OUR PRIESTLEY MINISTRY

PRAYER - OUR PRIESTLEY MINISTRY 2

PRAYER - OUR PRIESTLEY MINISTRY 1

YOU'RE THE EXPRESSION OF THE BLESSING 3

YOU'RE THE EXPRESSION OF THE BLESSING 2

YOU'RE THE EXPRESSION OF THE BLESSING 1

GRACE: GOD’S GIFT TO YOU 2

 

GRACE: GOD’S GIFT TO YOU 1

CHRISTIANITY: A DIVINE RELATIONSHIP

 

Pastor Cheri Isioma Ajufo 

“Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me” (John 5:39). 

The Christian life is not merely about worshipping or learning the Bible as a storybook. It is a life given to us to live, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week; it’s a divine life. It is the very life and nature of God imparted into the human spirit. 

Many go through life without ever encountering the fundamental truths in the Word of God of what Christianity is and who the Christian really is. That’s because they don’t study their Bibles. Yet, Jesus commanded us to search the Scriptures. 

He wouldn’t have instructed us to study and search the Scriptures if there weren’t valuable treasures for us to discover. Paul also exhorted us to study, not just read the Word, for there are depths of revelation that can’t be accessed without study. In studying the Scriptures you’d discover that as Christians, we have a real and living relationship with God. That’s no religion!

All our outward actions, such as praying, giving offerings, studying the Bible and gathering in fellowships are not what define Christianity. True Christianity is the actual relationship with God, where one is born of Him, receiving His divine nature. This is a definite experience that occurs at a particular moment in time. 

One cannot be uncertain about when it happened, for it’s a conscious and transformative encounter with the living God, without which all the outward actions are empty. But when you're in this vital relationship with the Lord, each act of worship and devotion releases tremendous power and holds eternal significance.

THE CONSCIOUSNESS OF YOUR DIVINE ESSENCE

“Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that

is in you, than he that is in the world” (1 John 4:4).

Many don’t understand the Spirit’s language in the verse above when it says, “Ye are of God…”; it means you hail from God; you’re born of

Him. This is what makes the Christian a divine being, and not a mere human person. Hallelujah!

This is where some have missed it; their lack of consciousness of who they really are in Christ. The Apostle John, addressing this, said in 1 John 5:13, “These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life….” God wants you to have the conscious, active knowledge that His life is in you. You’re a divine life-carrier; a God-conveyor.

Referring to the Lord Jesus, the Bible says “…in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in him…” (Colossians 2:9-10). Notice the expression, “And ye are complete in Him….” This means all of divinity resides in you as it does Jesus. No wonder Peter calls us “Associates of the God-kind”; partakers of the divine nature (2 Peter 1:4).

CONCLUSION 

You’re filled or replete with God. That’s what it means to be “complete in Him”; nothing else needs to be in you to make you divine. This is why sickness, disease, and infirmity can’t be a part of your life. If you’d meditate on the God-life in you, you’d never be sick another day of your life.

You were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God (John 1:13). The same life that makes it impossible for God to get sick, be defeated or have anything “happen” to Him is what you have in you. Your consciousness of this reality will make you eternally triumphant and walk-in dominion every day of your life. Glory to God!

Study these Scriptures

2 Corinthians 5:17, Colossians 1:26-27, 1 John 5:11-12, 2 Peter 1:4 AMPC

FAITH AFFIRMATION

I affirm that my financial gates are continually open; they will not be shut on day or night 

I function above economic cycles, empowered by the Spirit to flourish regardless of external conditions. 

I am a custodian of Kingdom wealth—strategically positioned by God to fund the end-time harvest and execute divine mandates. 

I am a distributor of blessings, a vessel of financial influence, and a trustworthy steward of divine resources. 

My prosperity is purpose-driven, rooted in righteousness, and advancing the cause of Christ in every place.

The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.

He teaches me to profit and leads me in the way I should go.

I have grace for increase and supernatural provision; 

I walk in divine insight, and I know what to do. 

Wealth and riches are in my house and everything I set my hands upon prospers. 

My storehouses overflow with good things, and my fields yield in abundance.

I declare that I live in overflow and walk in perpetual increase. 

The anointing causes men, systems, and institutions to favour me. 

I lend to many, and I do not borrow (

I am the seed of Abraham, a joint-heir with Christ, and the world responds to me. 

My steps are ordered into wealth and favour. I have supernatural wisdom for financial dominion, and my influence is expanding. Glory to God!

GRACE: GOD’S GIFT TO YOU 1

BE A GOSPEL ACTIVIST

 

Pastor Cheri Isioma Ajufo 

"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly, defend the rights of the poor and needy." Proverbs 31:8-9 (NIV)

The word "activism" originates from the Latin actus, meaning  "a doing or driving force." The modern term emerged in the early 20th century from the German Aktivismus, referring to deliberate action for social or political change. Activism involves, intentional efforts to address injustices and advocate for moral principles through protests, advocacy, or community service 

The Bible presents numerous examples of activism. 

Moses led the Israelites out of Egyptian slavery, confronting Pharaoh in pursuit of justice (Exodus 3-14).

The prophets, including Isaiah and Amos, spoke boldly against corruption, urging people to seek justice and defend the oppressed (Isaiah 1:17).

Jesus Himself was an activist, challenging religious hypocrisy, healing the marginalized and proclaiming freedom for the oppressed (Luke 4:18-19).

The apostles continued this mission fearlessly spreading the gospel despite persecution (Acts 5:29).

Christian activism is not rebellion but a call to action, standing for truth, justice, and righteousness. Just as biblical figures took bold steps for God's purposes, Christians today must engage actively in transforming their world through faith-driven action, ensuring the continued spread of the gospel in a broken world

A SACRED TRUST 

"According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust" (1 Timothy 1:11).

The Apostle Paul took personal responsibility for the Gospel. His words in our theme verse show, that to him, the Gospel was a sacred trust. In 1 Corinthians 9:16, he said, “…necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!” Again, in 1 Timothy 1:12, he declared, “…I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry.”

Your conviction about the Gospel must be absolute. Think about it: the salvation of lost souls is God’s number one passion; it’s all that heaven stands for. Yet, God committed such a great commission and responsibility to you and me. This is something to be hallowed; too sacrosanct to take likely.

In Mark 16:15, Jesus said, “…Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature”; this is the Great Commission. The question is, “Can God trust you to fulfill it?” Are you about His business, or you’re still busy pursuing your own dreams? Let the Gospel, and its spread around the world, mean more to you than anything else in this world. Be committed to it, irrespective of the oppositions you might face.

Take a cue from Paul; even when the Holy Spirit expressly testified that he’d suffer severe afflictions and be imprisoned if he went to preach in Jerusalem (Acts 20:22-23), he was undaunted. His response was: “… none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God” (Acts 20:24). Talk about burning your bridges? That’s it!

Be an activist for the Gospel. None of the adversities you face can defeat you if you stand your ground and refuse to quit. Remember that God counted you faithful and committed the Gospel to your trust; He believes in you. So, be an effective witness of the Lord Jesus Christ, and do it passionately with joy. Hallelujah!

Study these Scriptures 

Proverbs 31:8-9, Exodus 3-14, Isaiah 1:17, Luke 4:18-19, Acts 5:29, 1 Timothy 1:11, Acts 20:24

PERSISTING IN PRAYER

 

Pastor Cheri Isioma Ajufo 

"…The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much" (James 5:16).

The Amplified Classic version of our theme verse places the premium on persistent prayer: “…The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working].” The word “continued” is a clear indication that there must be some persistence. You don’t just mutter a few words and say the issue is “done and dusted”; you keep pushing, until you have the note of victory in your spirit.

Let’s take a cue from the Master. On a certain occasion, He took His three closest disciples—Peter, James and John with Him to a place called Gethsemane, to pray. Matthew 26:39 tells us, “And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.”

Luke, by the Spirit, reveals, “And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground” (Luke 22:44). Jesus was distraught, and He prayed with much intensity. This was no casual two-minute prayer! Recall that He chastised the disciples for their weakness and inability to keep watch (pray) with Him for an hour (Matthew 26:40).

The Lord persisted because He understood what was at stake. What He was praying about was beyond Himself; He was about to endure a separation from His Father. It was about the salvation of generations: past, present and future. He was looking at eternity, for all those who had gone by, and those who were living at the time, and those who would ever come. So, He prayed and persisted in prayer.

This is what is required of us today; the stakes are much higher than ever. There’s a fight for the souls of men and we must agonize in prayer for their salvation. We must keep praying and interceding until the last soul that must be won is reached and brought into the Kingdom before the Rapture of the Church.

2 Corinthians 4:3-4 says, “But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.” Here, we see why we must strive in prayer for the souls of men. Perhaps you have family members and loved ones, friends, colleagues and neighbours you’ve been witnessing to and they’ve refused to heed the call of salvation; God’s Word shows what the real problem is: Satan—the “god of this world”—has blinded their minds! For such people, you must contend for their souls in prayer; you “agonize” in intercession for them. You declare, “In the Name of the Lord Jesus, you evil spirit of darkness that has blinded their minds, I break your influence over them!”

But you see, you don’t stop there; you continue in intercession; it’s called prevailing in prayer. You travail in prayer over their minds, that their hearts be opened to the Lord, and be guided to the Word of God, in the Name of Jesus. You pray that the light of the glorious Gospel shines in their hearts, and they embrace the grace of God for their salvation; the presence of God mantles their hearts and God’s Word prevails in their lives. Hallelujah!

Study these scriptures

James 5:16, Matthew 26:39, Luke 22:44, Matthew 26:40, 1 Timothy 2:8; Luke 18:1-5

FAITH AFFIRMATION

The Spirit of God has opened my eyes to see hidden treasures in dark places! 

I am walking in realms of financial revelation that transcend human wisdom. 

Every business decision I make is guided by divine intelligence, producing results that defy natural laws. 

I operate in a different economy—the economy of the Spirit! My wealth creation capacity is supernatural! 

I am breaking records and setting new standards of prosperity. 

Mountains of wealth bow before me because I carry the blessing of the Lord. 

Poverty is alien to my nature 

I am permanently, irreversibly, and eternally prosperous! 

Everywhere I go, I am a manifestation of divine wealth! 

The world's resources respond to me because I am an heir of God and a joint-heir with Christ. Everything I touch prospers extraordinarily because the grace for wealth creation flows through me without measure. 

I am empowered for supernatural success and positioned for divine abundance! 

My source of wealth is eternal and unfailing! Hallelujah!

THREE IMPORTANT FACTS FOR A SOUL WINNER

 

Pastor Cheri Isioma Ajufo

…he that winneth souls is wise (Proverbs 11:30).

As Christians, we’re all in the ministry of reconciliation; we’re called to win souls. As soul winners, there’re certain requirements necessary for an effective ministry in leading men to Christ.

3 IMPORTANT FACTS FOR A SOULWINNER 

1. CLARITY OF THE MESSAGE

First is clarity; clarity of the message that you preach. You must understand the message of Christ, first for yourself, because you can’t communicate to someone else something you don’t understand. You can’t bless someone else with something that you haven’t been blessed with. You can only give what you have; and so, a good understanding of the Gospel is imperative.

2. CONVICTION

Secondly, conviction; there has to be absolute conviction in your spirit about Christ and the salvation that He brought for the whole world. You must become fully persuaded of His message, of His person, and of His mission. The Apostle Paul in Romans 1:16 expressed a profound note of conviction. He said, “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth….” His persuasion was absolute: there’s no other way for salvation except Jesus Christ! There are no options.

He also said, “…for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!” (1 Corinthians 9:16). You can only make such a statement when you’re fully persuaded; when you know without an iota of doubt that the only way to life and for life is Jesus Christ, who is Himself LIFE.

3. POSSESSION OF TRUTH

Thirdly, possession! As a soul winner, you must have full possession of truth. You may be convinced of something, but it’s not enough. That truth must become yours. The Lord Jesus said in John 6:47, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life.” The one who believes is a possessor. You must be in possession of the truth that, as a soul winner, you have eternal life, and that’s what you’re dispensing to others. You’re “living” eternal life now.

Arm yourself with these truths as you go about your soul-winning work, and you’ll be a more effective minister of reconciliation.

How far have you gone with your daily Soulwinning exploits? How many souls have you won today? Take out time to get involved in winning souls, this is a divine mandate given to us by the Lord.

ALWAYS FULL OF JOY

                

Pastor Cheri Isioma Ajufo

PRAYER

We give you thanks Almighty Father,  for your wisdom and understanding granted us as we hear and receive your Word and we receive it gladly with faith and meekness, in the Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. 

Hitherto have ye asked nothing in my name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full (John 16:24).

The scripture above reveals the heart of the Father and His desire for us: He wants your joy to be full always! That’s because being joyful is very important in the Kingdom of God. 

The Bible says “A joyful, cheerful heart brings healing to both body and soul…” (Proverbs 17:22 TPT)

“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23).

Joy is one of the products of your recreated human spirit. Therefore, it makes no difference what happens around you or the situations you face; exude joy; rejoice evermore. 

The beautiful part is that our joy is of the Holy Spirit, and therefore, independent of circumstances: “For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost” (Romans 14:17).

BE FULL OF JOY ALWAYS

We’re full of joy even in the face of adversities and persecution: “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations” (James 1:2). 

That means no room for frustration in your life; no room for anger, sadness, or bitterness. Only the joy of the Lord is expressed and manifested through you. When others see you, they see joy: joy unspeakable and full of glory.

The Bible tells us about the children of Israel that their joy was heard afar off as they offered great sacrifices and rejoiced after rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem: “Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off” (Nehemiah 12:43).

Their joy was heard afar off! That tells us joy has expressions. 

SOME EXPRESSIONS OF JOY

1. Laughter is an expression of joy. 

Job 8:21: “He will once again fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.

2. Praising God—being exultant and exuberant with praise to Him—is an expression of joy.  

Psalm 98:4: “Shout to the Lord, all the earth; break out in praise and sing for joy!”

3. Singing songs of praise in thanksgiving is an expression of joy. 

Isaiah 55:12: “You will live in joy and peace. The mountains and hills will burst into song, and the trees of the field will clap their hands!”

Give no place to gloom in your life. In spite of the terrible things happening in the world today, be full of joy every day. Generate and release joy and excitement from inside you—always.

Our spirit-filled life is one of indescribable joy, irrespective of circumstances. The Word declares, “For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit” (Romans 14:17).

Study these scriptures:

 John 16:24, Romans 14:17, James 1:2, Nehemiah 12:43, Galatians 5:22

A COMPELLING DESIRE FOR CHANGE

                   

Pastor Cheri Isioma Ajufo

PRAYER

We open up our spirits today to receive all that you have for us from your Word, we thank you for this great time of refreshing with you, in the Name of Jesus. 

“ …The earnest (heartfelt, continued) prayer of a righteous man makes tremendous power available [dynamic in its working] (James 5:16 AMPC).

Any kind of positive change you might desire is possible in the Name of Jesus, through the power of the Holy Spirit. Looking through the Scriptures, you’d find examples of people who were desperate for a change and what they did. You too can learn what they learnt, act as they did and get what they got.

How compelled are you to change your financial status? How compelled are you to change your health situation? How compelling is your desire to move to the next level and experience the supernatural in your daily walk, in your ministry, academics, business or career?

A STRONG COMPELLING DESIRE

Success and progress in any area requires very simple and basic principles. One of such is a strong compelling desire. Let your desire be strong enough to compel you to take the right and necessary actions. 

In Mark 5:25-29, we see another striking example of an actualized desire for change. It’s the account of the woman with the issue of blood who, having suffered for twelve long years, made up her mind to receive a miracle.

Compelled by her desire, she pressed through an impossible crowd to get to Jesus, defying the injunction that forbade her from having physical contact with other people. The hemorrhage she suffered made her ceremonially unclean; therefore, she stood the risk of being stoned to death if found in public, following the Jewish law of the day (Leviticus 15:25-27).

However, her desire for freedom, for her healing, compelled her to act her faith and she got a miracle. In Mark 9:23, Jesus said, “…all things are possible to him that believeth.” So, it makes no difference where you are in your life today, anything is possible. Act on God’s Word. Act your faith and be absolute about the result that you want, and it shall be so. 

YOUR SEASON OF DIVINE VISITATION

Have you ever thought of having the Lord pay you a visit? “It’s very unlikely of God to do that,” you might say, but God’s Word contains several accounts of people who experienced such divine visits. It was sometimes a visit by an angel; at other times, it was the Lord Himself. These visits were always life-changing, destiny-altering experiences. For instance, Abraham, on a certain day, sat in his tent on a hot day and saw three men passing by. By faith, he perceived they weren’t ordinary men and called out to them to stop over for some refreshment (Genesis 18:1-5). It turned out that he was right: one of the three men was the Lord Himself, while the other two were angels! And, during this encounter, the Lord told Abraham exactly when Sarah would conceive and give birth (Genesis 18:10).

When Jacob was at a crossroads in his life, it took a divine visit from the Lord for him to experience his much-desired turnaround: He was alone one day when an angel came to him and wrestled with him all night long (Genesis 32:24). 

He later realized the angel was no ordinary angel but God’s Spirit Himself, and pleaded with Him to bless him. Thereafter, the Lord changed his name from “Jacob” which meant “usurper” or “swindler” to “Israel,” which means “a prince of power with God.” That divine visit changed his destiny tremendously.

God wants to visit you too and touch your life in a special way. Divine visits weren’t reserved for Abraham, Jacob and other people in Bible days, so you can also expect to be visited by God. A divine encounter with the Lord will definitely change your life forever, and it’s the time for such divine visits. 

CALL TO ACTION

1. Have a strong desire for a change. Believe that that a change is possible

2. Take your steps of faith, act on the word. 

3.  Receive and rejoice for your miracle.

          

FAITH AFFIRMATION

I affirm that I am excited about my life in Christ; for I’ve passed from death to life, from sin to righteousness, from sickness to health, from poverty to wealth. 

I am seated with Christ in the place of authority, over and above every government, authority, power, lordship and every name that is named, not only in this age, but also in the one to come. I am in Christ; thus, I’m over and above all circumstances. Christ has taken up His abode in my spirit; and now, I’ve become His living headquarters, and operational centre.

Through me, His glory, beauty, wisdom, perfections, and righteousness are revealed to the world, in ever-increasing measure. 

I am life-conscious; life works in me! Every fibre of my being, every bone of my body, and every cell of my blood, is inundated with divine energy. 

The eyes of my understanding is enlightened; I am innovative and full of divine ideas. 

I have all it takes to stay ahead in my field.

I recognize today and take hold of my divine right to live in health, prosperity, victory, success, dominion, and excellence!

I reign and rule over circumstances and exercise dominion over Satan. 

Glory to God. Hallelujah!

JOY RELEASES BLESSINGS

                   

Pastor Cheri Isioma Ajufo

PRAYER

Thank you Lord for as we receive your Word, more grace and ability is released unto us and we experience the manifestation of your Spirit in this month of joy like never before, in every area of our lives, in Jesus' Name. Amen. 

Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation (Isaiah 12:3).

This is our month of Joy, and today you can make a decision to always live happily every day. As you study the scriptures you’ll discover from the Word of God that no one was sent to make you happy. Jesus already accomplished everything necessary for your joy. The Bible says He gave us “Joy unspeakable and full of glory” (1 Peter 1:8). That joy is in our spirits.

HOW YOU RECEIVE JOY

When you received salvation, it came with joy. Joy is a fruit of the recreated human spirit, something inherent in you. (Galatians 5:22)

Isaiah 12:3 tells us “…with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.”

Joy comes from your spirit, and happiness is one of its fruits. If you’re joyful in your spirit, happiness naturally follows. Happiness is a state of mind, but joy produces so much more. The fruits of joy include laughter, celebration and dancing. Even giving is one of the fruits of joy.

Joyful people give freely. Have you observed that when someone asks you for something at a moment when you’re full of joy, it’s almost always a “yes?” You can hardly say no because giving flows naturally from joy. And guess what? When you’re full of joy in the presence of the Lord, He grants the desires of your heart as the Bible says, “Delight thyself also in the LORD; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart” (Psalm 37:4).

JOY RELEASES BLESSINGS 

Your joy releases blessings. When your heart is filled with joy and delight for the things of God, your desires are fulfilled. It’s one of the reasons your personal praise and worship to the Lord is so important. Those are moments of spiritual ecstasy, where your heart is knit with the Spirit in joyful effusions of gratitude, in celebration of His great glory, goodness and awesome majesty.

It doesn’t matter what news or event tries to make you unhappy; you can always be joyful in the Holy Ghost, for such is the Kingdom of God. Romans 14:17 says, “For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”

FAN YOUR EMBERS OF JOY

Ephesians 5:18-19 reveals how you can be full of the joy of the Holy Ghost always. It says, “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord.”

This was one of Apostle Paul’s secrets of success; he wrote what we read in the verse above, while in prison. He was full of joy, and continued to preach the Gospel in prison. In his letter to the Church at Ephesus, he said Pray for me: “…that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak” (Ephesians 6:19-20). Notice the underlined portion; he didn’t allow his experience to dictate his mood or interfere with the joy of the Lord in his heart.

In your life, see challenges as opportunities to manifest the glory of God; that way, you’ll always be full of joy. James 1:2 says, “My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations.” Romans 8:28 says, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice (Philippians 4:4).

The Word should form the basis for your joy at all times. When you interprete and respond to situations on the basis of God’s Word, you’ll discover that nothing in life could give you a bad day, or be to your disadvantage, because your joy comes through the Word and the Spirit of God.

Study these scriptures:

Isaiah 12:3,Romans 14:17, Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 5:18-19, 1 Peter 1:8, James 1:2

FAITH AFFIRMATION

I affirm that the Lord God has bestowed on me favour and honour! 

My life is filled with the glory of God! His beauty, wisdom, grace, and righteousness are expressed in, and through me.

I am a wonder to my world because the Lord has surrounded me with favor like a shield. 

I can never be disadvantaged; for all things are commanded to work together for my good. I am more than a conqueror, a victor, and a success forever!

Greater is He that is in me than he that is in the World. 

I am living in the morning of my life! 

I live a higher life, a life that is beyond this world. 

I am the blessed of the Lord! I am prosperous and sound, I lack nothing, for all things are mine! 

God’s purpose is fulfilled in me, as I walk in His perfect will today and always! 

I am highly favored of God, and positioned by grace for the supernatural life!

I walk in God’s strength and glory, strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 

I’m blessed with His love, with His boldness and victory. 

I fight the good fight of faith to stay established, confirmed and set on God’s Word! 

With the Word in my mouth, I prevail over circumstances today, ruling and reigning by the power of the Holy Ghost! 

I’m reigning in life as a king, exercising dominion over circumstances, taming the forces of nature and charting my course in victory! 

Everywhere I go, I manifest the glory and righteousness of God. 

My progress and advancement spread abroad, evident for all to see. 

Glory to God. Hallelujah!

AN EFFECTIVE PRAYER LIFE

              

Pastor Cheri Isioma Ajufo

PRAYER

Thank you Lord for the word coming to us today, it ministers to us and every situation is turned around for our favour, in the Name of Jesus. Amen. 

 “Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart” (Luke 18:1 NKJV).

The Lord Jesus was very prayerful when He walked the earth. The Bible says, “And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed” (Mark 1:35). In another instance, Luke recorded that “…he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God” (Luke 6:12). He had an effective prayer life, which the Bible enjoins us to emulate.

He said in Luke 18:1 “…men ought always to pray, and not to faint.” The Apostle Paul reiterated the same thing; he said, (1 Thessalonians 5:17). In 1 Timothy 2:8, he said, “I will therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.” This is God’s admonition to us. We’re to live a life of prayer. How important this is!

Having an effective prayer life isn’t just so we could fulfil some religious obligations, but:

 First, prayer is a privilege; it’s a right given to us to communicate with the Father in faith, through His Word, and by the Holy Ghost. That opportunity that’s given to us to pray is something the Father always wants us to seize.

 Secondly, when Jesus said men ought always to pray and not to faint, He was looking at the connection that we have with the Father in our constant communication that builds faith. Faith comes by hearing the Word (Romans 10:17). Through that fellowship, we keep hearing the Word because the Father always speaks; He always talks to us; He always shares His Word with us. 

PRAYING EFFECTIVELY WITH FOCUS AND CLEAR DIRECTION

“Do not fret or have any anxiety about anything, but in every circumstance and in everything, by prayer and petition (definite requests), with thanksgiving, continue to make your wants known to God” (Philippians 4:6 AMPC). 

One of the challenges that many have with prayer is the lack of focus. 

1. When you pray, you must have focus.

David, in one of his prayers, said to the Lord, “Teach me thy way, O LORD; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name” (Psalm 86:11).

Notice the underlined expression! The New International Version puts it this way: “…give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.” So, in prayer, focus your attention on the Lord, and be conscious of what you’re praying about. 

Some people pray about so many things, and a moment later, they don’t remember what they prayed about. If you don’t remember what you prayed about, how would you know when God answers?

2. You have to learn to keep record of what you say to the Lord in prayer; be specific. If there’re things you’re concerned about that you’d like to pray about, write them or make a mental note of them when you pray. Then as you pray, receive.

What God wants is that you express your faith in specific terms. Faith makes you a possessor. When you have made your definite request of the Lord, rejoice and give Him glory, knowing that it’s done. “Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them” (Mark 11:24).

There’re lots of results we’ll never see except we pray. It’s God’s way of relating with us;  Why did Jesus pray so much? It’s because He was living in a world of darkness and needed to effect changes in men’s lives. It’s one of the reasons He was so effective.

With so much going on in our world today, we should never think we’re helpless. There’s something we can do. Any Christian can actually effect changes. Don’t be like the person who says with a note of defeat, “All I can do is just pray.” No. We don’t just pray. In our praying, we’re definite enough to make definite changes. God never told us to “just pray” as a form of religion. He told us to pray so that things can be changed to our advantage.

Remember what Jesus said: “You shall receive power after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you” (Acts 1:8). That power is the dynamic ability to cause changes and it’s in you now. So, when next you take up a matter in prayer, no matter how urgent it is, don’t for a second think you’re wasting time by praying. Instead, be conscious that you’re bringing the power of the Spirit of God to bear on that situation.

Scriptures to study

Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 1 Timothy 2:8, Philippians 4:6,  Mark 11:24, John 15:7&16, Ephesians 6:18.

FAITH AFFIRMATION

I affirm that the Lord is blessing me right now! 

The Lord shall command the blessing upon my storehouses, and in all that I set my hand unto 

I am an offspring of the Word; therefore, wealth and riches are in my house, and my righteousness endures forever 

I am rightly positioned for financial increase. 

I can only go in the upward and forward direction—moving from glory to glory in my finances.

Prosperity is my heritage, and I am established in abundance.

I attract ideas, resources, and opportunities that multiply my income. 

The Lord has given me power to get wealth, that He may establish His will.

My hands are blessed, and whatever I do flourishes.

I have supernatural insight for wealth creation and make wise financial decisions.

I am not subject to the world’s economy; I function by Kingdom principles. 

The Father supplies all my need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 

My source is unlimited, and I experience supernatural provision. 

I rise above financial limitations and walk in divine overflow. Hallelujah!

Debt has no hold over me! I operate in financial liberty, owing no man anything but love 

I have more than enough to fund the Gospel, support my family, and be a blessing to others.

Every day, money finds me, and resources align in my favour. 

I am a magnet for financial blessings, and my storehouses are always full. 

The blessing of the Lord makes rich, and He adds no sorrow with it.

I give freely, and as I give, I receive even more, for God loves a cheerful giver and It shall be given unto me: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over.

Wealth and honour are my companions. Riches and honour are with me, 

I refuse scarcity, I reject financial hardship, and I walk in supernatural increase. 

My life is proof of God’s endless supply. Glory to God!