The Bible tells us in 1 Peter 4:16 that although Christians will suffer for the sake of their faith, we are to "praise God that you bear that name."
Has it ever occurred to you to thank God that you are called by His name? Yes, when you became a Christian, you joined the family of believers and became one of His children. As is typically the case for most children when they are born, you got the name of your Father written on your birth certificate. That certificate is a page in the Book of Life that calls you the child of God and thus a bearer of this name.
It is easy for some to look at all their struggles and genuinely wonder what benefits they've experienced as a child of God. This is because God's children go through tough times. In many cases, the enemy attacks them to make them regret choosing God's family. And, at other times, the Lord allows these challenges to strengthen and build up His children. Neither situation is fun and when one is in the midst of it, the pain and stress can seem daunting.
Nevertheless, can you truly say you've never experienced God's blessing? Can you say He's done nothing for you? Are there no Jericho Moments you've experienced where God worked a miracle for you or a loved one? Has God not shown Himself to you in a way you can hold on to?

Even if that is somehow your testimony, there is breath in your lungs. You've been chosen to see a new day while others weren't so fortunate. No matter how tough things are, there is a future and a hope for you and as you walk with God you will surely see it (Jeremiah 29:11). Plus, despite the trials you have been through, a time will come when you will look back and smile that you made it through with God's help. All of this is because the Lord's best is for His children and He promises that the days to come will be better than those of the past (Job 8:7).
Also, because you are God's child and bear the mark of Christ per Galatians 6:17, the worst of what satan wanted for you never came to pass and never will. When the Bible said that the devil came to steal, kill, and destroy that was no exaggeration (John 10:10). The devil wants God's people feeling hopeless and if possible, dead. That way they cannot resist hell's operations on earth. It is the grace and love of the Lord that spares each of us from the fullness of satan's wicked desires and causes our enemies to not have success.
Today, let us express gratitude that we are part of the family of believers. Let us thank the Lord that we are His children, chosen and loved by Him. Take a moment to think of the kindness you've experienced in this world. Remember the mercy God has shown you. Give Him thanks, confident that you have encountered and will encounter more of His blessings because you bear His name.
And if you are unsure that you are His child, this is the moment to change that. Ask Jesus to come into your life and reconcile you with God. Tell Him that you want to bear the name of God and submit to being His child. Just invite Him to make himself real to you right where you are. And because Romans 8:14 teaches, "For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God," ask for the gift of the Holy Spirit. That way, you will always be led by the Lord and remain His child even when life seeks to pull you away from Him. I pray in the name of Jesus that everyone who cries out for the Lord this way will have a tangible encounter. May you come to know God deeply way whereby He's as real as any human being you know. I pray you will have a wonderful relationship from this day, in the mighty and wondrous name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
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From M22 - Happy weekend folks. In regards to studying the Word more, (enduringword.com) is very good for Bible commentary on the Old and New Testament. I pray that God helps us to be more equipped in prayer and his Word! Amen
CLOSING PRAYER
Thank You God. Great is Thy faithfulness. Once again, You made it possible for us to gather from around the world to honor You with our praises and petitions for others. All glory belongs to You alone. Thank You, Lord, for this privilege.
Thank You so much for the opportunity to thank You for the blessing of being Your children who bear Your Holy Name. Hallelujah! All glory goes to You, Lord.
2 Peter 1:2 - Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
Father, this is my prayer for today's participants as well as those who will participate at a later time. May they receive Your grace and peace in abundant measure as they come to know Yourself and Your Son more. IJMN I pray, Amen.
From JJ7 - God blessed each of us so much daily I don’t think we realize how much at times. Praise the Lord!
From M22 - Father I pray for sis @FFJ that you will continue to increase her in supernatural wisdom, favour, knowledge and understanding. I pray that you will continue to build her in character and faith. I pray that you will bless her, her family, her loved ones and everything that concerns her IjMN Amen
From M22 - Father Lord I thank you for my siblings. Thank you for the spiritual changes you have been making in our lives. Thank you for teaching, correcting, renewing, transforming and pruning us. I pray that you will continue to work through us and for us. I pray that you will meet us at the point of our needs. I submit all at your feet and I pray that you help us to prioritize you above everything else no matter the circumstances IJMN Amen
From M22 - Abba Father I pray for children across the world that you continue to shield them from Harm, violence and abuse. I pray that you guard the hearts and minds of their parents and caregivers to nourish and nurture them in your ways. Thank you Father for watching over every child on earth! Amen.
From JIR - I pray for believers everywhere to be guided by the Holy Spirit to read the Bible everyday and place it as a priority in our lives. I pray that we not only read the Bible but receive the messages or lessons from the Bible being taught to us through the Holy Spirit and take heed and apply them to our everyday lives. I pray that we continue to help those in need and give the shirt off our backs or shoes off our feet if need be. I pray that we continue giving to those in need and it becomes part of our daily pleasure in life. IJMN. Amen.
From AW - Father God, thank you for waking me up this morning. I thank you for all the blessings you have given me, big and small. Your grace and mercy gives me strength and courage to face whatever challenges that come my way. Your love has always been comforting in my life, guiding me through good times and bad. Father, I praise Your holy name and thank You for being my rock and my light in the darkness. IJMN, Amen.
LAST 10 MINUTES
I pray that today's message encouraged you. I pray that you asked God to be called His own if you were unsure whether you bear His name. If you are yet to do so, please do. There's no need to live in uncertainty. Besides, joining His family is THE way to go.
Now, if you've stretched out your hand to take that of the Lord, then yay!!! Whether you did so today or in the past there is cause to rejoice. So let us declare our gratitude together -
Thank You, God, that we are known by You. Thank You, Lord, that we are known by Your wonderful name. Glory be to You, God. Help us to never forget that we belong to You when the troubles of the world stir up to turn our attention from You. Help us to rest forever in the knowledge that we are Yours and You are ours. All by Your grace and to Your glory, IJMN, Amen.
Thank You, Lord!!!
From sis FJ -
Lord I resist hell's operations on Earth (in reference to today's P&P message).
Lord, it is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Our Messiah has come to earth so we have life in abundance. Jesus Christ was wounded to bear our sins and punishments upon himself (Isaiah 53:5) so that we may be free, healed, and blameless.
God I thank You for the basis that Your word provides. This confirms that this is Your will, and the Bible says that we will have whatever we ask or desire that is in accordance with Your will. (1 John 5:14)
In Jesus name, I come against satan's attacks on children of God. Let the ministering spirits (Heb 1:14) go forth and attack the enemy's servants. I call for the breaking of chains and the deliverance of souls IJN. Amen
Glory be to You Heavenly Father. You are He who created all things and with just a word the world came to be.
Lord, we call on You to once again speak a word for those who are waiting on You for their marital destiny. Lord, guide Your children into Your marital will and purpose for their lives. Father shield them from the counterfeits. I decree that every counterfeit will be blinded just as the Aramean army was blinded when they came looking to attack Prophet Elisha (2 Kings 6).
God, with a word, direct and position Your children for Your perfect will for them (Romans 12:2). That they will join with equally yoked and holy spouses, birth and raise godly offspring, and serve in the ministry of marriage for Your glory and by Your grace, IJMN, Amen.
Lord, I come against every disease that affects women and their reproductive health. I decree against all fibroids, every sign of PCOS, anemia, and anything else presenting as a disease but is a weapon of the enemy to bring ill health and impact the reproductive capacity of your daughters in this group.
Father, I decree that I bind each and every of these diseases in the mighty name of Jesus. As they are bound here on earth, they are bound in heaven in accordance with Your word.
God, I speak life and good health. I loosen on earth Your healing grace and transformation of bodies to Your glory and by Your grace. I decree that these diseases are healed and canceled IJN, Amen. I decree that people shall experience Your healing and the attempts of the devil against them in this way - such unauthorized touches are destroyed - through Christ, Amen!
Lord, thank You for being the God of all flesh. Because of this, we know that nothing is difficult for You (Jeremiah 32:27). You are the God who can do all things and does all things as He wills because Your dominion is everlasting and Your authority cannot be contested.
Father, I lift up those who will be experiencing surgery soon.
God Your word states that nothing is difficult. Even Jesus taught us that with You, all things are possible. As such, we know that for those who will go into surgery soon, You will usher them in and bring them out successfully. The doctors and nurses shall be Your hands here on earth, bringing healing to bodies. All by Your grace and to Your glory, IJMN, Amen.
Thank You, oh mighty God. Our Jehovah Rapha. Thank You for using doctors and medicine to heal, IJMN, Amen.
From M22 - Abba Father I pray that you put an end to road, sea and aviation accidents. Father Lord it's not your will for people to perish in transport routes that should get them safely to their destination. Abba I pray for your anointing over every road, railway, sea route and airspace in this world. I pray that you cover every single person as they go in and out everyday IJMN Amen.
From sis FJ - God, I pray for new graduates in this season. I ask You to favor those who are Your children. Please smoothly walk them into the next opportunity You have for them. And if You want them to go into a calmer season and rest, please guide them to be at peace with Your will. I honor You God for successfully getting them through school. Please favor them because Jesus died for them to have life abundantly (Jn 10:10)
From AW - Pullin' up to P&P late like:
No, seriously, I got stuck running an errand. I may or may not have broken a few traffic laws to get here. :LOL:
Father God, as the school year ends, I pray for children's safety this summer. Father, guard them against any accidents or mishaps that may come their way, allowing them to enjoy their summer without worry or fear. Protect them from any negative influences or dangers that strangers pose, guiding them away from potential harm. Thank you, Father, for always listening to our prayers and watching over us. IJMN, Amen!
From M22 - Abba Father I pray for people that have not come to know you. I pray that you will open up their hearts and minds to receive you. I pray that you will send believers their ways to guide them as they ease into knowing who you are Faithful Father. I pray that the fruits of the Spirit will start to reflect in their character and faith. I pray for consistency and steadfastness for them IJMN Amen
from M22 - Abba Father I want to thank you for this Wonderful Family of Christ. Thank you for bringing us together in fellowship. Thank you for taking care of our needs. Thank you for strengthening us in character and faith. Thank you Lord for increasing us in the knowledge and understanding of your powerful Word. I bless your name over everyone of us. May we continue to walk in obedience with you and may your promise for us in Jeremiah 29:12 come to pass in our lives IJMN Amen
PRAYER TIME
Time to turn our attention to the needs of other people and pray fervently for them.
You might be the tree someone needs to lean on right now, so please lift up your prayer subjects with zeal.
God bless you.
From JIR - Thank You Lord for your unwavering, faithfulness to us all. Your love, compassion, grace and mercy are awe inspiring and incomprehensible. Thank You for helping me this week with picking out a modest car and blessing me with a smooth sale of my old car and purchase of my new car. Through Your grace I am unfazed with the choice that was made because I know that it was pleasing to You Lord and that is what matters.
All I want to do in life is obey You and do what is pleasing to You. Thank You for this path that You have picked for me. No matter what it is or the purpose You have determined for my life I am in it 100%. Please continue to give me the strength, love and comfort to endure no matter the circumstances. Thank You for loving me how You do Lord and continuously being there for me. Glory be to You! IJMN. I glorify You! I magnify You! I praise You! Amen.
Thank You, God for the Body of Christ. Thank You for giving us brothers and sisters who are a part of Your kingdom here on earth. Thank You for this gathering. I am grateful for those who are active participants, sharing their thoughts and what You are teaching them. I also thank You for those who lurk though I pray they will make themselves known.
Lord, I pray that we all bear Your name. For those who are yet to, may they choose to change their names to Yours, IJMN, Amen.
Father, thank You for wanting me to be a part of Your family. Me, a sinner. You overlooked my flaws and opened the door, through Jesus, to become a bona-fide member of the heavenly household.
Thank You!
Because of this, I bear Your name. I am a child of God.
Thank You so very much for this privilege. I am grateful.
Faithful God, I thank You in advance for all that You have done. I may not have seen certain things yet, but I know You who said it, is faithful to do what You have promised.
I give You glory for being the Covenant-Keeping God.
Thank You for being the One who never forgets His word. Thank You for being steadfast and true.
All glory belongs to You!
Lord, I want to thank You for helping me greatly. You helped me to do something that went so much easier this time than the last. I am grateful You walked me through things, gently encouraging me so I used my time wisely to do what You'd called me to do.
Thank You for Your grace, mercy, and compassion.
To You be all the glory, IJN, Amen!
PRAISE TIME
Hallelujah to the Lord Most High!!
We are gathered to fellowship and we always start with pouring out our love to God.
So without further ado, give Him praise!!
TAG TIME
According to Hebraic history, today is the day God introduced manna to the Israelites in the wilderness. (See Chabad.org information for Iyar 16, 5784 https://www.chabad.org/calendar/view/day.htm).
This day was a stupendously blessed day for me a couple of years ago and I've learned to celebrate it ever since. What I do on this day is thank God (obviously, lol!!!) But, I also write down the things I'm waiting on the Lord to fulfill and instead of praying for them, I thank Him for doing it all for me. Yes, I give Him praise in advance!
Remember the Bible tells us that we are to walk by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7). So, I don't have to wait until I see what the Lord has done to love up on Him and thank Him.
How about you join me? Thank God for the privilege of bearing His name, then thank Him for the things you have prayed for and the promises He's made you. Rejoice as if you were holding the fulfilled prayers and promises in your hands.
Let's do this together at Noon EST, okay?
See you then!
From JIR - Thank You God for blessing us with another day. Thank You for breathing life into us this morning and allowing us to fellowship here today. It is by Your grace that we are able to breath and open our eyes today. We should never take Your grace, mercy and kindness for granted. You are so good to Your children and it is truly an honor to serve, praise and worship You as our Father. We are blessed beyond words. IJMN!
Thank You sis @FFJ for this message today. God has been so good to us. We must always keep in our minds how far He has brought us. We are sinners by nature and by His grace and love for us, He still made a way for us to be accepted by Him and do what is pleasing in His eyes. It’s a lifelong journey but the fact that He made the impossible possible to be accepted into His kingdom brings me close to tears as I type this.
We owe Him our whole being. We are nothing without Him and should never take for granted all that He has done for us and continues to do for us. Let us all be grateful and humble ourselves in recognizing that we would not be where we are today without Him protecting us and calling us to Him. What a mighty God we serve. IJMN. Amen.
From IDQ - Good morning, have a beautiful weekend and god bless you all! :heart:
From EC - Amen and good morning ladies!
From M22 - Thank you Heavenly Father for bother beautiful fellowship day. It's not by our might or power we are alive to see today, it's by your grace. We thank you for the gift of life, mobility, the air in our lungs. We thank you for utilities, shelter, food and protection. We pray that we honour you in all we say, think and do. We submit all of our desires at your feet and pray to focus on seeking you IJMN Amen.
Thank you for today's word sis @FFJ . I give glory to God that we are called to bear God's name. Grateful he has given us the privilege to identify as his children. Life is indeed daunting but I thank God that we can rest in his comfort and authority knowing that every trial we go through is to strengthen our character and faith. As children of God, we are "mirrors" for unbelievers to understand God's nature, that's why we have to endure and stay steadfast in our walk with God. I pray that we receive supernatural wisdom, grace, favour and strength to keep marching onward in our heavenly race. IJMN Amen