Thursday, 13 December 2012
ARE YOU READYYYYYY???
Thursday, 6 December 2012
HAPPY BIRTHDAY REV ALEX OWUSU AMANKWAH!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAPA...
On this day, as you celebrate another year of God's goodness and greater grace, we celebrate you.
You have been a father, a pastor, a friend, a leader and everything else we can think of to us. You have prayed for us, counselled us, talked with us, visited us, preached the unadulterated Word of God to us and in all ways, you have done these so faithfully and lovingly.
Today as you celebrate your birthday, we pray that God will satisfy you with long life so you will enjoy the fruit of your labour. We pray that the anointing and favour of God on you will keep increasing. We pray that God will cover you and the family, as He meets you at the point of your need. We pray that your influence, your ministry and your name will transcend boundaries of nations.
Papa, may God bless you. WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!
Wednesday, 14 November 2012
BTC 2012 UPDATE
"To receive and have access to His Grace, you need these three: FAITH (Romans 5:2), HUMILITY (James 4:6) and RIGHTEOUSNESS (Genesis 6:8-9)!" by REV PETER ASAMOAH...
BTC 2012 LIVE
You can join in the move of the Lord in the Praise Sanctuary right now. Just type in www.ustream.tv/channel/topbtc2012 and you can join in the worship of the Lord. Speaking right now is the one of the main speaker Rev Peter Asamoah (Head Pastor, TOP Church - Tesano) and theme of his message is ACCESS TO HIS GRACE! Join us to pray through to breakthrough!!!
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE TODAY!
FRESH GRACE EVERY DAY
Therefore do not
worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient
for the day is its own trouble. Matthew 6:34
Most people are so
worried about a lot of things. They are concerned about the big business deal
that they have to close by tomorrow or worried about crucial job interview they
have the next week or the medical test results will be out in few days. But
beloved, God does not want you to worry about tomorrow.
This is what God does:
He gives you all the help you need for today and when tomorrow comes, so will
fresh help come from Him. In the Old Testament, God gave the Israelites fresh
manna from heaven every morning when they were on the desert. They did not have
to worry about tomorrow because when tomorrow came, there was fresh manna. He
was their provision every day. God’s manna represents the grace He gives to you
every day. If you are worried about a situation tomorrow, know that there will
be sufficient grace for that situation when it comes.
God wants you to
simply rest in His ability to heal, deliver, protect and provide for you every
day. When you see a problem looming in your tomorrow, don’t be afraid or
dismayed. Always look to the Lord and see His grace and salvation to deliver.
Understand that God wants you to live a stress-free life, not one filled with
worries about tomorrow’s problems. Your God is well able to see you through
each day!
Confession
I refuse to live a
stressful life; one that is filled with anxiety, despair and fear. My God is
the all-sufficient One and He is well able to see me through each day. The
troubles I see in tomorrow are just platforms to lift me into my prominence. I receive
my daily supply of grace right now!
Reference: Exodus
16:13–16, 31; 2 Chronicles 20:15–17
Monday, 12 November 2012
BREAKTHROUGH CONFERENCE (BTC) 2012
So David went to Baal Perazim, and David defeated them
there; and he said, "The LORD has broken through my enemies before me,
like a breakthrough of water." Therefore he called the name of that place
Baal Perazim. 2 Samuel 5:20
It is here again…the
Breakthrough Conference (BTC)!!! This year, BTC is in its 6th year and you
cannot miss out on this conference for anything. In the first year, Apostle
Sowah Waye Onyina was the main speaker and Rev Peter Asamoah (Apostolic
Council, Temple of Praise Ministries) followed up as the main speaker in the
second year. In the third year, Bishop Charles Agyin Asare (Presiding Bishop,
World Miracle Church) and Rev Adu Kyeremeh (General Secretary, Temple of Praise
Ministries) were the main speakers. The event peaked from there and in the
fourth year, Rev Steve Mensah (General Overseer, Charismatic Evangelistic
Ministries) was the main speaker. Last year was the fifth year and Rev Adu
Kyeremeh was back again as the main speaker. The conference host as has always
been Rev Alex Owusu Amankwah (International Missions Director, Temple of Praise
Ministries/Author of Fountain of Life – Daily Devotional Guide). This year, BTC
enters the 6th year……..
It is BTC 2012…
Theme: “Grace For Manifestation”
Date: Tuesday 6th November 2012 – Sunday
11th November 2012
Venue: Praise Sanctuary, behind Tesano
Police Station
Speakers: Rev Clement Anchaba (Chairman, Fountain
Gate Church)
Rev Peter Asamoah
(Apostolic Council, Temple of Praise Ministries)
Host: Rev Alex Owusu Amankwah (Author,
Fountain of Life – Daily Devotional Guide)
Ministering: Nii Okai, Rev Eben and The Praise Sanctuary Choir
You cannot
afford to stay out if you have the opportunity to be part of this great event.
You are cordially invited to join other believers in the Praise Sanctuary as we
PRAY THROUGH TO BREAKTHROUGH!!! See you on TOP!!!!!!!
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE TODAY!
THE GOD OF COMFORT
As a mother comforts
her child, so will I comfort you... Isaiah 66:13 (NIV)
Oftentimes, when
people face challenges, they seek comfort in things that are familiar. It may
be work, an addiction or a relationship; things that they believe can bring
them the comfort they seek. But note that those things may only bring temporal
comfort. True comfort is found in a personal relationship with God through His
Son, Jesus Christ.
Webster’s dictionary
defines comfort as giving strength and hope; to ease grief or trouble. No
matter what difficulty you may be facing today, God wants to bring you comfort.
Like a mother cares for her child, He longs to give you strength, hope and
confidence. Bible says that if even your earthly parents know how to give you
the best, how much more you Heavenly Father? He knows the best, wants the best
and prepares the best for you. Remember that there is no salvation in any other
name except Jesus. And the salvation package also involves your comfort!
Today, make the
decision to put God first in every decision you make. Let go of those things
you know are holding you back. Let Him bring you comfort by allowing Him to be
Lord over all the areas of your heart. As you surrender to His grace, you will
be filled with His peace and joy. You’ll receive His comfort and be empowered
to overcome in this life!
Prayer
Father in heaven, I
come to You today and invite You to fill my whole being. Give me Your comfort
and strength and empower me by Your Holy Spirit to live in the victory You have
planned for me. May I find solace in knowing You all the days of my life in
Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Reference: Isaiah
51:3; John 14:16, 26; 2 Corinthians 1:3-4
LOOK BEYOND
...Lift up now your
eyes and look from the place where you are, northward and southward and
eastward and westward. Genesis 13:14 (AMP)
Your perception will
always determine your reception! In other words, what you allow to take a hold
of your mind will determine what you can receive from God. God has a place of
victory in store for you today! His plan is to enlarge you on every side so
much that you can also become a blessing to others, but you need to be able to
look beyond first.
You may be facing
challenges. You may look around you and see only impossible circumstances. In
the natural, it may look like things won’t ever change. But God is telling you
to quit looking at your circumstances and look up to Him! Lift up your eyes of
faith and look beyond where you are because there is victory as far as the eye
can see! Remember that those things you are facing today are only temporary, but
God Almighty is eternal. He is the God who spoke the world into existence and
He is the God who set the stars in space.
He is more powerful
than every obstacle, bigger than any setback and He is able to do exceedingly
abundantly above and beyond what you could ever imagine. Today, look beyond
your circumstances and set your focus on what His Word says. Lift up your eyes
and look unto Jesus, the Author and Finisher of your faith!
Prayer
Father, today I lift
up my eyes of faith towards You. Thank You for surrounding me with Your
goodness and mercy. Thank You for believing in me and preparing a good future
for me. Fill my heart with Your peace and confidence as I continue to trust You
daily. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Reference: Genesis 13:11;
Genesis 28:14; Psalm 121:1
Thursday, 1 November 2012
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE TODAY!
Forgiveness Is For
Your Own Sake
For if you forgive
other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive
you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive
your sins. Matthew 6:14–15 (NIV)
In life, everyone
has his or her own share of unfair things happening to them; someone accuses you
falsely or steps on your feet or hustles you in an uncomfortable manner. There
is always a choice to make. You can choose to hold on to the hurt, become
bitter and angry, and let it poison your future; or, you can choose to let it
go and trust in God.
Considering how
badly you have been hurt, you may be thinking you will not be able to forgive.
Yes, I might not know how much abuse you endured while growing up or how your
spouse has caused you a lot of pain or how your best friend has betrayed you or
how difficult it is to let go of that pain. But I want you to realize that you
don’t forgive for their sake; you forgive for your own sake. When you forgive,
you are taking away their power to hurt you again. But if you hold on to the
offense and stay angry, you are only poisoning your own life and disconnecting
yourself from God.
Forgiveness is like
a door on your heart. If you shut the door and refuse to forgive, then God
cannot come in to forgive you. But when you open the door and allow forgiveness
to flow from you, then His forgiveness can also flow into you. Choose to
forgive and open the door to receive God’s life, peace and healing today.
Prayer
Father God, I thank
You for the gift of forgiveness that sets me free. Lord, help me to truly
understand what it means to forgive so I can receive Your forgiveness. Search
my heart and try my thoughts and lead me in the way everlasting. Thank You in
Jesus’ Name I pray. Amen.
Reference: Mark
11:25-26; Ephesians 4:32; Colossians 3:13
Thursday, 18 October 2012
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE TODAY!
All Things Are
Possible
Jesus looked at them
and said, ‘With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.’
Matthew 19:26 (NIV)
Are you facing a
situation today that seems impossible? Does the financial challenge, the health
issue, the court case or the bad state of your family seem like an
insurmountable mountain before you? With man it may be, but with God, ALL THINGS
ARE POSSIBLE. Remember that in the season of the greater grace, every mountain
must bow down before you!
If you seem to be in
an impossible situation, team up with God! Sometimes it is so easy to focus on
the problem and try to solve them in your own strength. The 10 Israelite spies
saw the giants on the land rather than their God and ignorantly thought they
cannot take the land God has given them. But remember that the battle belongs
to the Lord. He always has a plan for your victory. He is making the things
that seem impossible, possible. Bible says that He has plans for your good, not
for evil; to give you a future and a hope.
You just need to
start believing and confessing His Word. Are your bills piling up? With God,
all things are possible. Do you need healing? With God, all things are
possible. Is your family breaking apart? With God, all things are possible!
Just trust Him in your prayers and daily confess His Word and certainly, His
power will be activated in your life!
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I
thank You for making a way where there seems to be no way. I choose to trust
You and I believe that all things are possible! Show me Your power today. Work
through me to encourage those around me so they will learn to trust You more in
Jesus’ name. Amen.
Reference: Jeremiah
32:17; Luke 1:37; Luke 18:27
Wednesday, 3 October 2012
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE TODAY!
The Power of
Integrity
The Lord judges the
people; judge me, O Lord, and do me justice according to my righteousness [my
rightness, justice, and right standing with You] and according to the integrity
that is in me. Psalm 7:8 (AMP)
Integrity is taught
to be the quality of possessing high moral principles. It is a very powerful
attribute in the life of any person, and even more especially the believer.
Integrity means that you are dependable; you are a person of your word; you are
consistent and honest. It is the kind of quality that sets a person distance
ahead of another!
If you think being
just a good person and doing the right thing most of the time is okay,
understand that it is the little foxes that spoil the vine. You can veer off
course just a little bit, and before you know it, you are miles away from your
destination. Don’t allow the little things to keep you from your destiny;
choose integrity, even when no one is looking. For instance, you might need
some extra money to settle the bills that just came in, but don’t cheat on
another person or tell a lie to gain that extra money you need. And if a bank
teller or a bus conductor makes a mistake and gives you too much money back, that’s
not God’s provision. It is only a test of integrity!
Remember, there is
power in integrity. If you will be faithful and choose integrity in the little
things, God will make you ruler over much. Be a person of integrity and open
the door for God’s blessing and honour all the days of your life!
Prayer
Father God, today I
commit to living a life of integrity. I choose a life of excellence and ask for
Your hand of favour. Show me any area that is not pleasing to You so that I can
continue to grow and increase in You. I lavish You with my love today in Jesus’
Name. Amen.
Reference: Psalm
18:20; Psalm 34:22; Psalm 35:24
Friday, 7 September 2012
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE TODAY!
Walking In Love And
Peace
Confess your sins to
each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest
prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.
James 5:16 (NLT)
Relationships are so
important in the eyes of God. As His children, He desires that we live in unity
and stay connected with one another. When we are transparent and pray for each
other, something supernatural takes place. We open the door for God to pour out
His abundant blessing and healing in our lives.
No wonder Paul wrote
to the believers in Romans 12:18 that “If
it be possible, as much as lies in you, live peaceably with all men.” When
you begin to walk in love and unity, your prayers become more effective and
divine power is released through you. Living in peace and unity doesn’t mean
you have to agree with everyone around you all the time. It means you look for
common ground. It means you reach out to others; you pray for them and help
meet their needs. It means what the Bible says in Philippians 2:3, “Let nothing be done through strife or vain
glory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.”
Beloved, when we put
the needs of others first, God will make sure our own needs are abundantly
supplied. When we live with a servant’s heart toward others, it opens the door
for God’s complete healing in us — physically, spiritually, emotionally and financially.
When you walk in love and peace, you are fulfilling God’s command!
Prayer
Father in heaven, I thank
You for revealing Your truth to my heart. I choose Your ways above my own and
ask that You open opportunities for me to pray for others and open the door for
Your healing power. May Your love and peace fill my heart abundantly in Jesus’
Name. Amen.
Reference: Genesis
20:17; Numbers 12:13; Numbers 21:7
Friday, 31 August 2012
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE!
Sow Where You Want A
Harvest
Then Isaac sowed in
that land, and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the Lord blessed him.
Genesis 26:12
When you sow apple
seeds, you get apples. When you sow seeds of friendship, you get friends. If
this principle works even in the natural, how much more in the supernatural!
Bible says that when Isaac sowed in the land, he reaped a hundredfold even
though there was a famine in that land. The reason is very simple: “…the Lord
blessed him.”
Today, if you are
believing God for a breakthrough in a particular area, sow in that area. He “is
able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think.” Child of
God, understand that whatever money or time you give to the Lord, He will
multiply it back to you. For instance, you have 24 hours a day like everyone
else, but the Lord can make your day very fruitful. God can cause you to
achieve a lot in just 24 hours than you could possibly achieve in a year with
your human ability.
Even when you have
nothing to give but prayers, your prayers will not return to you void. God will
answer them exceedingly above what you have asked. When Job lost everything he
possessed, he prayed for his friends and the Lord not only restored his losses,
but “gave Job twice as much as he had before.” So start sowing seeds in the
area that you believe God to intervene and begin to reap your harvest!
Confession
As the month ends
today, I declare that every seed that I have sown is coming back to me in an
abundant harvest. I declare that in the next month, I will reap wherever I will
sow. I cannot be denied, rejected or refused. I breakthrough on all sides and I
enter into divine rest today!
Reference: Job
42:10; Ephesians 3:20
Friday, 24 August 2012
FLASH BACK
Earlier this year, specifically Wednesday February 5, 2012, Rev Alex was one of the main speakers at the 50th Anniversary celebration of Bishop Charles Agyin Asare of the World Miracle Church. Having been close friends since the 80's, Bishop Asare invited Rev Alex to speak in the World Miracle Auditorium, Dzorwulo and it was super awesome! Here are pictures from that awesome event...Be blessed!!!!!!
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE TODAY!
Be Full of Joy
These things have I
spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be
full. John 15:11 (KJV)
Jesus came to give
you joy and joy to the full! When your joy is full, it can be seen by others.
Joy is supposed to be displayed. As believers, God wants us to have a smile on
our faces and a spring in our steps. He wants us to show kindness and be friendly.
He wants us to be full of His supernatural joy!
Have you allowed the
pressures of life to push you down? Have you been more focused on your
circumstances than on your God? If you are not enjoying your life, it’s time to
refocus and tap into the full joy within. It’s time to draw the line and tell
yourself, that’s it! You don’t need to live another day negative, discouraged,
bitter or cranky. Rather, you need to put a smile on your face and let your joy
be seen so you can brighten somebody else’s day. Live your life happy and full
of joy! Nehemiah 8:10 says that the joy of the Lord is your strength!
When you take that
step of faith and choose to trust God with your future, something changes on
the inside. Your feelings will soon line up. Your faith will tap into His
supernatural joy. And when you tap into joy, you tap into His strength and
victory. Then you can live the full, abundant life God has for you!
Prayer
Father, I thank You
for the gift of joy today. I thank You for lavishing Your love and grace on me.
Fill me with Your power, strength and virtue so that my joy will overflow and
be a blessing everywhere I go. I walk in divine strength every moment of the
day in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Reference: John
16:24; John 17:13; 1 John 1:4
Thursday, 23 August 2012
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE!
You Are Perfect In
God’s Eyes
But this Man, after
He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down on the right hand of
God...For by one offering He hath perfected forever them that are sanctified.
Hebrews 10:12, 14
Beloved, God sees
you with no flaw, no spot or no imperfection, so today honor His Word and the
finished work of Jesus Christ by saying, “Amen!” Don’t doubt your perfection in
Christ. To see yourself as far from being perfect is not modesty, but a failure
to understand the perfect sacrifice that Jesus has made for you.
The memory verse
says, “For by one offering He hath
perfected forever them that are sanctified.” Did you hear that? You have
not only been sanctified, but by the same offering of Jesus’ body, you have
been perfected. You are both holy and perfect in God’s eyes! Your sins have
been purged perfectly. So instead of being conscious of your sins, you can have
a perfect conscience, a conscience that is free from the guilt and condemnation
of sins. When you find yourself conscious of your sins, just say, “Thank You,
Lord Jesus, for Your wonderful work at the cross. It is a perfect work that has
removed all my sins completely.”
Dearly beloved, God
sees you perfect without any spot of sin. He sees you covered in the beautiful
white robes of His own righteousness. He treats you like a righteous man
because that is what He has made you. So expect good things to happen to you
because the Father always pours out His blessings on His righteous people!
Prayer
Dear Lord, I thank
You for Your Son Jesus Christ who shed His precious blood for me so I can be
made perfect and holy before You. I pray that I will live in this Word even as
I seek to please You with everything I do. I thank You for seeing beyond my
frailties in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Reference: Proverbs
10:6; John 17:19; Hebrews 10:22
Monday, 20 August 2012
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE!
The Lord is Not Slow
The Lord is not slow
in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you,
not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9
(NIV)
Do you realize that
as a child of the Most High God, you have a tremendous advantage in life? The
Creator of the Universe is not only fighting your battles for you, but He is also
lining up the right people, the right resources and the right opportunities to
move you forward. He is shaping your life from one glory to another.
God’s desire for you
is summarized in 3 John 1:2, “Beloved, I
pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul
prospers.” You may be facing a situation right now that looks like it’s
never going to turn around, but have faith that you are going to see some
changes quicker than you think. You are going to come out of that debt quicker
than you think. You are going to accomplish your goals much quicker than you
think. That relationship is going to be restored quicker than you think!
God is not slow in
keeping His promise. Believe that you are in a season where you will see the
hand of God move like never before. He is opening up doors that no man can
shut. He is turning impossible situations around and taking you places that you
never dreamed. Get ready for more of God’s favor because that breakthrough you
are expecting is going to happen quicker than you think!
Prayer
Father in heaven, I
thank You for being faithful to Your Word. I trust You will complete the work You
have begun in me. Help me keep my heart and mind focused on You as I stand
strong in faith to see Your promises come to pass in my life in Jesus’ name.
Amen.
Reference: Isaiah
30:18; Habakkuk 2:3; Hebrews 10:37
Sunday, 19 August 2012
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE!
A Simplified Life
The unfolding of
your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple. Psalm 119:130
(NIV)
Do you ever feel
overwhelmed by the obligations of everyday life? Does your schedule sometimes
feel complicated? One of the enemy’s greatest strategies is to keep people so
busy doing so many good things that there isn’t time for the most important
thing. But in this life one thing is needed and that is to sit at Jesus’ feet
and spend time in His word.
In Luke 10:41, we
read “And Jesus answered and said to her,
Martha, Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things.”
Unfortunately most people fit into this observation that Jesus made of Martha. They
get too uptight with the issues of life. But Jesus is saying that when His Word
is a priority in your live, everything else in life will fall into place. Life
is made simpler when the Lord in charge!
Today, you need to
simplify your life in order to make room in your schedule for Him. If you are
not sure how to order your day, simply ask Him to give you wisdom and show you
how to manage your time. He loves you so much and He loves it when you call
upon His name. Remember, He longs to be good to those who are looking for His
goodness. Simplify your life today so you can receive the light and
understanding He desires to give to you.
Prayer
Father God, today I
surrender everything to You. I give You my mind, will and emotions. I give You also
my schedule and I ask for Your wisdom to order my days. I choose to put You
first. I thank You for leading me in every decision I face today in Jesus’
name. Amen.
Reference: Psalm
27:4; Luke 10:41-42
Friday, 17 August 2012
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE!
The Spirit of Unity
May the God who
gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves
as you follow Christ Jesus. Romans 15:5 (NIV)
Do you find that you
are surrounded by people all the time, yet you still feel disconnected? In your
family, does it seem like every one going in different directions, always busy,
always minding their own business? We really have to make a conscious effort to
walk and live in unity with the people in our lives and not allow distractions
to pull us apart.
The memory verse
says that Apostle Paul prayed for the Romans that God will give them endurance
and encouragement to walk in the spirit of unity. Walking in a spirit of unity
goes beyond just getting along with people; it is about going the extra mile to
support one another and lift each other up. If you want to get the most out of
life, you have got to draw a line and tell yourself, ‘I am going to slow down
and connect with the people I love. I am not going to take my relationships for
granted.’
Start today by
calling a friend or family member that you haven’t talked to in a while. Reach
out to them and let them know they are important. Make time to have dinner as a
family and support each other’s activities. When you walk and live in unity,
you bless the Lord and open the door for His supernatural blessing to flow into
your own life!
Prayer
Father in heaven, I
thank You for the relationships in my life. I thank You for giving me the
ability to unify. Please help me find creative ways to connect with the people
I love. Help me to walk and live in a spirit of unity as You commanded. Be
enthroned today in Jesus’ name. Amen
Reference: Romans
12:16; 1 Corinthians 1:10; Philippians 3:16
Thursday, 16 August 2012
RADIO MINISTRY OF REV ALEX
This and every Wednesday, between the hours of 4am and 5am, Rev Alex is on the radio preaching the unadulterated Word of God. He is live on Pravda Radio (93.5) - 30minutes preaching of the Word, 20minutes phone in/interactive session with listeners (a time when he both counsels and intercede in prayer) and the final 10minutes of giving out direction to the Praise Sanctuary (where he pastors), his personal contacts (0244755954/0208972669) and announcement regarding the Fountain of Life (daily devotional guide written by the man of God). From day 1 to date, many souls have been touched, affected with the sick being healed and the captives being set free. Here are few excepts of the power of God in demonstration at the studio. God bless you as you tune in to hear the man of God and as you invite others to also get blessed. See you on TOP!!!
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE TODAY!
The Path of The
Righteous
But the path of the
righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full
day. Proverbs 4:18 (ESV)
Often, people get so
busy with things that don’t really matter in eternity. You see, it is easy to
get consumed with your career and stay focused on your goals. Yes, it is good
to work hard, but you have got to learn how to live such that you can stay in
balance. Proverbs 11:1 says that “A false
balance is abomination to the LORD…”
Child of God, if you
want to truly enjoy the journey of life, you have to take time to stop and
enjoy the blessing that God brings into your life. How often do you appreciate
the people God has put in your life? As a parent, how often do you hug your children
before they leave for school? As a married person, how often do you tell your
spouse that you love them? When was the last time you called your parents to
tell them how much you love them?
Beloved, this is how
you can enjoy the journey. If you will determine to enjoy the journey of life,
you will live with no regrets. You will see your path shine brighter and
brighter, and at the end, you will be able to say, ‘I made the most of my life.
I enjoyed my family. I enjoyed my friends. I finished my course with joy.’
Resolve not to live your life so uptight; enjoy it as the Lord gives!
Prayer
Heavenly Father, I
thank You for the people You’ve placed in my life. Teach me to enjoy my
relationships more because they are all that matters in eternity. May I enjoy
the journey of life as my path shines brighter and brighter until the full day.
Bless You today in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Reference: Proverbs
11:1; Matthew 5:14, 45; Philippians 2:15
Tuesday, 14 August 2012
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE TODAY!
Your Time To Be
Favored
You will arise and
have mercy on Zion; for the time to favor her, yes, the set time, has come.
Psalm 102:13 (NKJV)
When God give you a
promise, you need to raise your level of expectation so you can receive it.
Yes, it is good to believe in the promises of God, but you need to go beyond
just believing to expecting. You may have believed God for favor to achieve
something, but now is your time of favor so expect God to come through for you.
Bible says that God
will arise and have mercy on Zion for the set time to favor her has come. In
Genesis 49:19, Jacob prophesied on Gad his son, “a troop shall overcome him: but he shall overcome at the last.” In
Mark 5, Jesus fulfilled that prophecy when he came in contact with a descendant
of Gad who had been overpowered by a troop or legion. As soon as Jesus
delivered him, Gad overcame at last. Beloved, that was no coincidence. Jesus
walked into the situation at the set time for God’s favor and He delivered
Gad’s descendant.
Beloved, when your
time of favor comes, absolutely no one can stop you from shinning. Nothing can
prevent you from going forth in victory because it is your time of favor. It is
your season of open doors and so any door that was once closed will be opened. Today,
don’t just sit down believing for them; stir up your faith and walk into them!
Confession
I rejoice at the
fact that this is my season of favor. In my season of favor, I will walk in
excellence, abundance, accuracy and dominion. Every closed door is being opened
unto me today. I will be received wherever I was once rejected. Today, I am
shinning and I am soaring!
Reference: Genesis
49:19; Zechariah 1:12; Mark 5
Thursday, 9 August 2012
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE TODAY!!!
Ask, Believe and
Receive
Beloved, if our
heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. And whatsoever we
ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things
that are pleasing in his sight. 1 John 3:21-22
Don’t ever forget
this this truth: God always answers prayers! You may not feel it or see it
happening, but He does answer them. Whichever way your answer from God comes –
whether you receive a yes, no or wait – you must understand that God still
remains the Praying-answering Father. The Bible says that to everyone that ask,
he shall receive.
The opening verse
says whatsoever we ask, we receive of Him. Whatsoever means whatsoever! In
another way, there is absolutely no prayer that we make to God that we do not
receive an answer. But the Bible says that if your heart condemns you and your
confidence is not towards God, you cannot receive from God. Beloved, doubt or
disbelief is the number one thing that prevents most people from receiving
answers to their prayers.
The moment you
overcome the huddle of doubt and demonstrate faith in God, you are just a step
away from receiving answers to your prayers. What is it that you seek for in
prayer? All you need to do is to ask for it, believe you have and receive it by
faith. Matthew 7:7 says that “ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and
ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.” Today, have faith
in God that when you ask and you believe, you shall receive the desires of your
heart.
Prayer
I bless Your name
dear Lord for giving me this marvelous opportunity to ask and receive whatsoever
that I desire. I trust in Your Word and I chose to live in this understanding
that I will always receive an answer when I pray in the wonderful name of Jesus.
Be praised, amen.
Reference: Psalm
34:15; Hebrews 10:22; 1 John 2:28
Tuesday, 7 August 2012
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE TODAY!!!
Divine Counsel
Without counsel,
plans go awry, but in the multitude of counselors they are established.
Proverbs 15:22
It is only the
unwise that rejects a good piece of advice. This is true even more when it is
the counsel of the Holy Spirit. God has blessed us with all that we need to
make right decision and judgments. We have the Word of God, the Holy Spirit and
ministers of the gospel to teach and instruct us in the perfect way. This is
why we cannot afford to make avoidable mistakes.
Proverbs 14:12 says
that “there is a way which seems right
unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.” Whoever denies the
rich counsel of the Lord has inevitably accepted the way of death. This is
because God is the originator of all plans and purposes and He alone knows how
each of them can be fulfilled. Psalm 33:1 says that “The counsel of the LORD stands for ever, the thoughts of his heart to
all generations.”
We must acknowledge
that God has given us His word which is light unto our path and lamp unto our
feet. He has given us the Holy Spirit to live in us; He is our inner counsel
and He teaches us to know all truth. Finally, God has given you His servants –
ministers of the gospel – to instruct us according to His words. For these
reasons, mistakes are alien to the believer. Receive divine counsel today!
Prayer
I thank You Lord
that You have available unto me everything that will enable me to live the higher
life here on earth. I thank You for Your Word, Your Spirit and Your servants. I
now know that I cannot make mistakes in life because I seek counsel. Be
glorified in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Reference: Psalm
119:105; John 14:26; Ephesians 4:8-14
Saturday, 4 August 2012
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE TODAY!
It Shall Not Come
Near You!
A thousand may fall
at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come near
you. Psalm 91:7
When a doctor asks
you, “Do you have a family history of cancer?” and you respond, “Yes,” he will
probably tell you that you might get some form of cancer too. If you don’t know
God, you may agree with the doctor and start worrying about your health. But
God’s Word says, “A thousand may fall at
your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come near
you.”
Even if you have a
family history of a particular condition which has destroyed many of your
family members, you can have the confidence in God’s Word and declare that it
will not come near you! Beloved, God wants you to know that even though you are
in this world, you are not of this world. You belong to Him. You don’t have to
get caught in terrible situations along with the people of the world. Because
God is on your side, “He shall deliver
you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence.” Even
when it comes to generational diseases, you can boldly declare: “That disease
stops here!”
When you believe God
and His Word, you will see His promises, and not adversity, come to pass for
you. A thousand (diseases, recurring failure, poverty and negative situations)
may fall at your side; but it shall not come near you because you are a
conqueror!
Confession
I declare today that
a thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it
shall not come near you. No negative condition is permitted to remain in my
domain today and forever. I invite only goodness, mercy and abundance to chase
after me all the days of my life.
Reference: Psalm
91:3; Hebrews 11:31
Friday, 27 July 2012
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE TODAY!
The Gracious Hand of
God
Then I told them
about how the gracious hand of God had been on me...Nehemiah 2:18 (NLT)
Have you ever
thought about the fact that the victories you saw in your past weren’t just
your own doing? When you made it through a difficult time, when you received an
unexpected promotion, when things turned around for no reason, it was because
God favored you. You wouldn’t be where you are if the gracious hand of God was
not on your life!
It doesn’t matter if
you don’t have as much education as someone else. It doesn’t matter how
influential your family is. It doesn’t matter what your background is. God’s
favor can take you where you could not go on your own. When you receive Jesus
as your Lord and Savior, He places something undeniable on the inside of you.
Something that cannot be measured, that cannot be put on paper, and definitely
cannot be explained. It is the Holy Spirit and His favor that is shining down
on you! Other people may not be able to figure it out. All they know is that
you have got something — that’s the greater grace of God.
Today let this truth
sink down deeply into your heart. Don’t be discouraged by what you can see, be
encouraged by what you can’t see! Put your chest out and go out with faith and
confidence knowing that His gracious hand is upon you! And never forget that
2012 is your season of the greater grace!
Prayer
Father God, I thank
You for Your gracious hand that is upon my life. I bless You today for all You
have done in my past, today and in my future. I love You and trust You in all
things knowing that Your favor surrounds me like a shield therefore I have no
fear. I bless You in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Reference: Numbers
6:25; 2 Kings 13:23; Psalm 111:4
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE FOR TODAY!
You Have It!
...his favor lasts a
lifetime...Psalm 30:5 (NIV)
Friend, success in
this life isn’t necessarily about how popular, influential or educated someone
is. Success is about living a life of excellence in obedience to God’s Word.
When we step out to do what God has called us to do, scripture says that His
favor surrounds us like a shield. When we have His favor, we have everything,
and we have an advantage for success!
God’s favor opens
the right doors. His favor propels us into our breakthroughs. The favor of God causes
us to accomplish what we could not have accomplished on our own. It gives us,
the heirs of salvation, an edge. Now, if you are going to see the gracious hand
of God at work in your life, you can’t go through the day feeling intimidated,
thinking that you are a mediocre, looking around and comparing yourself to
everyone else. No, you have to live like you have His favor, think like you
have favor, talk like you have favor, walk like you have favor, dress like you
have favor!
Not arrogantly. Not
in a way that portrays that you are better than somebody else, but with a quiet
confidence knowing that you have the favor of God on you! Live like you have
got it because you do! Remember that Romans
4:17 says that your God “…quickens the dead, and calls those things which be
not as though they were.”
Prayer
Father, I thank You
for Your grace, favor and mercy upon me. I praise You today because You are
good. I receive Your truth by faith and rise up to walk in my calling. I know
that You are going before me to prepare the way as I walk in Your favor all day
long in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Reference: Psalm 63:3; Isaiah 54:7-8; 2 Corinthians 4:17
Friday, 20 July 2012
AT THE PRAISE SANCTUARY...
AT THE PRAISE SANCTUARY, EVERYDAY, EVERY WEEK AND EVERY MONTH!! YOU ARE WELCOME!!!
PRAISE AND WORSHIP NIGHT!!!
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE!
Put Off The Old And
Put On The New
You were taught,
with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self which is being
corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds;
and to put on the new self...Ephesians 4:22-24
When we put off the
old nature and put on the new self, we are positioning ourselves to operate
under the atmosphere of possibilities in Christ. Increase becomes so real in
our lives. When you put off, you separate yourself from something or get rid of
it. Bible tells us to put off deceitful desires, corrupt attitudes and old ways
of thinking.
Child of God, there
are certain attitudes and negative thoughts that you must put off or reject
just in the same manner that you put off dirty clothes. These are attitudes
that made life unhappy, miserable, corrupt, dead, selfish and restless for you.
If you are willing, the first step in putting off the old self is by
recognizing these old attitudes. The next step is to recognize the wonderful
possibilities of the new life God has designed for us. Then also you will need
to renew your mind with the Word of God and begin to align your ways with
God’s.
Romans 12:2 says, “And be not conformed to this world: but be
ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that
good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” As you daily renew your
mind, you will begin to live and think like God and conform to His image. When
we put on our new self, we exhibit the life of God and we live in
possibilities.
Prayer
Father, I thank You
that You have called me to a new life in Christ Jesus and this new life opens
me to a life of possibilities. Please help me to understand and put into
practice this great principle of putting off the old self and putting on the
new. Thank You in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Reference: Romans
12:2; Ephesians 4:22-32; Colossians 3:10
Thursday, 19 July 2012
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE!
Walk In Love
There is no fear in
love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that
feareth is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18
All throughout
scriptures, God commands us to love. The Bible says love is the greatest thing.
1 Corinthians 13:13 says, “And now abides
faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” Love is
all that matters on this earth and it is the only thing that will last in
eternity. And we are protected when we walk in love!
When we become
selfish or self-seeking, the door to our hearts becomes opened to confusion and
every evil work. But when we walk in love, when we choose to put others first,
when we choose to be patient and kind and when we choose to walk in unity, we
are protected by love. We automatically close the door to the plans of the
enemy in our lives. This is why 2 Timothy 1:7 says “For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of
love, and of a sound mind.”
Today, consider your
love walk. Read 1 Corinthians 13 and consciously emulate the characteristics of
love. Remember, love is not a feeling; it is a choice. When you choose love, it
is like you are covered by a force field of protection that cannot be
penetrated. Bible says that God is love and His banner over us is love. Today,
cast out any iota of fear and begin to walk in love!
Prayer
Father God, I humbly
come before You today asking that You search my heart. Lord, please remove any
selfishness in me and help me to always walk in love. I thank You for
protecting me through the promises I receive in walking in love. I praise You
today in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Reference: Songs of
Solomon 2:4; 1 Corinthians 13; 2 Timothy 1:7
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
FOUNTAIN OF LIFE FOR TODAY!
Strengthened Inner
Man
That He would grant
you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with might
through His Spirit in the inner man. Ephesians 3:16
What do we imply
when we talk about the inner being? Many people mistakenly think it is the
soul, reasoning, emotion and will. But 2 Corinthians 4:16 gives us a clue; “Even though our outward man is perishing,
yet the inward man is being renewed day by day.” Clearly the inner man is
not the soul, but the human spirit.
The inner man is the
place where God begins His recovery work in us. The state of being really discouraged,
brokenhearted and almost at the point of giving up is often described as
dispirited because it is your spirit that is dissatisfied. But as Christians, Bible
says that even when our outer body gets old and deteriorating our inner man
gets more vital and becomes richer and stronger. The Holy Spirit infuses fresh
strength into our spirit (which is the inner being). 1 Corinthians 12:13 says, “For by one Spirit we were all baptized into
one body…and have all been made to drink into one Spirit.”
When our human
spirits receive inspiration from the Holy Spirit we become refreshed and
revitalized, the same way water refreshes our bodies and the inner man becomes
strengthened. When we allow the Holy Spirit to consume and overshadow our human
spirit, our faith in God and His promises soar to the level where whatsoever we
ask of God, we receive.
Prayer
I thank you, Father,
that You have given Your Spirit to strengthen me in the inner man and to cause
my faith in You to soar. I pray that as my spirit becomes energized, I will
begin to see You more real and walk in step with You. May Your name be praised
in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Reference: 1
Corinthians 12:13; 2 Corinthians 4:16; Ephesians 3:14-21
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