Have you ever heard a voice trying to convince you that God won't come through for you? Maybe you read other people's testimonies and that annoying voice told you that God can do those things for others but not you. Or you see something in the Bible that sparks a prayer point and as you fire your petition a voice interrupts with all the reasons why you don't qualify for the blessing you're seeking.
Next time you hear that voice, say two simple words - PROVE IT!
Yes, demand that the voice prove the doom and gloom it predicts. Then immediately start proving why you're going to trust the Lord by declaring His word. Remember God has proven Himself more than capable since the beginning of time. Think about the times that He got you out of trouble in an inexplicable way. How about that loved one who was going through a tough time but you saw the impact prayers had on their situation? Throw that as evidence of God's power and might.
That voice trying so hard to dissuade you is none other than the serpent who lied to Eve and got the rest of us in trouble. It is the devil speaking, trying to shut down any well of hope that could flow in your heart.
The devil wants you to focus on the things you see and feel in the physical instead of keeping your eyes on Jesus the way Jairus did. If he'd taken his gaze off the Savior, he would have buckled under the false bad report that his daughter was dead.
Like Jairus, tap into the testimonies you've heard about and declare that the God who did it for those people will do it for you too. Open your mouth and declare your Jericho Moments - what God has done for you before. And, fling wordstones - God's word - into the situation.
The devil will tell you that you're not worthy. However, the devil's native language is lies. You can't believe a word it says no matter how true it sounds. At the foundation of everything it says are deception and falsehood.
So, challenge satan to prove its lies and immediately establish your reasons for trusting God. Resist satan with the word of the Lord and send it packing. God can and will prove Himself over and over again. This is because He cannot lie and never will.
From MFC - Eternal God, you are the foundation that enables everything we build to stand. You have given gifts to every Pepper here to bless and serve each other. You provide all your Peppers with gifts to carry out the mission you have designed for us. Speak clearly to us as we meet today, so that we may discern your direction for our lives. Remind us that everything we need is found in you. May your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
fROM M22 - Abba Father I pray we will continue to seek you above everything else. I pray that we will focus our gaze on you. I pray that you remove everything that doesn't align with you from our lives. I pray that you remove every blockages from our lives and give us permanent freedom IjMN amen
CLOSING PRAYER
Father thank You so much for kindly bringing us together for another hour of fellowship. Glory be to Your Holy Name.
I place everyone who joined in worshipping and interceding before You, Lord. Remember them for serving You this way.
2 Corinthians 13:14 - May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
IJMN Amen.
From HC - Thank you God for delivering us from the demon of doubt. We will trust you. We will study your word so we may fight the lies of the enemy with it.
From MFC - Eternal God, you are the foundation that enables everything we build to stand. You have given gifts to every Pepper here to bless and serve each other. You provide all your Peppers with gifts to carry out the mission you have designed for us. Speak clearly to us as we meet today, so that we may discern your direction for our lives. Remind us that everything we need is found in you. May your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, Amen.
From M22 - Abba Father I pray we will continue to seek you above everything else. I pray that we will focus our gaze on you. I pray that you remove everything that doesn't align with you from our lives. I pray that you remove every blockages from our lives and give us permanent freedom IjMN amen
From MFC - Heavenly Father, there are so many plans that people in this nation have made individually and corporately. But Father, your word says that only your plans will stand forever. We know that we are in this nation because you placed us here for such a time as this to accomplish your plans. Lord, let your plans stand forever, and may your purpose for this nation stand firm through all generations. We thank you, and we honor you for without you this nation is nothing. In Jesus’ name will be live and pray, Amen.
From M22 - Heavenly Father as we approach the month of love. I pray that we find our love in you. You have assured us in 1Corinthians 13:4-7 and Romans 8:38-39 and because of this we are assured of your love always. Flood us with your unfailing love IjMN amen. !
LAST 10 MINUTES
The Lord in His mercy has given us His word to act as the weapons to silence the enemy trying to douse our hope.
So in today's last 10 minutes, ask yourself what it is the devil wants to steal your faith on. We're going to pray and proclaim God's word boldly on the issue.
Our prayer is the following: God Almighty, thank You that I am not powerless when the devil attacks my mind and my life with lies. Thank You for arming me with Your word. Just as Jesus silenced the devil with Your word, so will I. Place Your word in my mouth just as You did for Moses. Today I decree and establish Your word here on earth as in heaven, IJN Amen.
Now, does the devil want you to think you will never be a success? Proclaim "I am the head and not the tail, according to God's word."
Does the devil want you to think you will always lack financially? Declare "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want."
Does the devil want you to believe healing is off-limits? Open your mouth and say "By Christ's strikes, I or (name a person) am/is healed."
What is the devil lying to you about? Today, we must proclaim God's truth on the issue and silence the devil. Write it out below. Even if you don't know the appropriate scripture, speak from a place of faith on the issue. Confess that Christ is Lord over it.
From M22 - Father I pray for my siblings. I bless you for continually pruning them for your glory. I pray that you will continue to cultivate the fruits of the spirits in their hearts and I pray that they will produce abundant harvest. I pray that you will strengthen their faith, guide and direct them all the days of their lives IJMN amen.
From M22 - Father I thank you for sis @FFJ . Thank you for increasing her in wisdom, knowledge and understanding. Thank you for strengthening her to steer this community forward. I pray that you will reward her IjMN. I pray that you will be with her, her family, her loved ones, her job and everything her hand touches IjMN amen. May she never lack IjMN 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.
From M22 - Abba I thank you for every Pepper! I pray that you will continue to strengthen our faith, bless us and expand us in every way! I pray that you will help us to continually focus our gaze on you always. I pray that you silence every voice that is not yours in our lives IJMN amen!
From M22- Father Lord help us not to be disturbed by the state of the economy. I know this inflation is hitting everyone hard but I pray Abba that your promise over us in Phillipians 4:19 will come to pass over our lives. I pray that your provision over our lives and those in need will be limitless and abundant IjMN amen.
Adonai Ropheka, You are the almighty and all powerful God Who heals. Thank You for Your healing miracles that I been blessed to both receive and witness of others. I plead the healing blood of the Lamb upon my prayer subjects with health ailments. Free them from the bondage of sickness and deliver them from Spirit of infirmity. Give them supernatural faith and peace. Restore their health in full for Your glory. In Jesus' name, Amen.
From MFC - All-Powerful Father, I cry out to You for those children who are mistreated by family members or others in their lives. Please send Your angels to keep a close watch on them and protect them every moment of every day. Surround their little bodies with an invisible barrier to prevent hurt and heartache. What is meant to hurt, let it be destroyed. What is meant to crush spirits, dispose of it with Your wrath. What is meant to break hearts, crumble it with Your mighty hands. I ask these things in Jesus’ compassionate name. Amen.
From M22 - Abba I pray for people struggling with their faith. That you will strengthen their faith and focus their gaze on you. Father please prune us till we are able to produce abundant harvest. We know everything we are struggling with is to prepare us for the final day and we pray that we are ready and worthy when that day comes IjMN amen.
Sovereign Lord, You are the King of kings. The God of Jeshurun. Jehovah Shammah. Jehovah Shalom.
Genesis 28:15 - I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I promised you.
Dear God, there are Promises in Your word that Your children are holding on to. There are personal promises You have also made to individuals.
Father, the enemy wants Your beloved to doubt that such things can or will ever happen. However, Your word in Genesis 28:15 makes it clear that You will not leave Your people until You have fulfilled Your promises to them.
Reassure those who are waiting on You. Remind them that Your appointed time approaches. That You will do more than they could imagine. And Father, deal with all who would attempt to stand in the way of what You are doing for Your own, IJMN Amen.
From M22 - Abba I pray for couples seeking the fruit of the womb that you will turn their waiting into fruitfulness. I pray that you will bless them with healthy and beautiful babies that they will raise in your ways IjMN amen.
From M22 - Abba I pray for everyone that is yet to know you. I pray that you touch their hearts and minds so they can experience your peace that surpasses all understanding. I pray that they will surrender and submit to you and begin to walk and devote themselves fully to you IJMN amen.
Good God, You are the Almighty. Nobody compares to You. Father, thank You for hearing my prayer for people that they come to a knowledge of You as You promised in Jeremiah 24:7. Thank You for giving people a desire for You. Thank You for whetting their appetites for more of You. Thank You for letting hearts clamor for You. Thank You for kindly pouring out Your Spirit on all mankind in accordance with Your word in Joel 2:28. Be glorified, Lord our Redeemer.
Now and forever more, IJMN, Amen.
From M22 - Abba I commit children into your hands. I pray that you will continue to shield them from harm, violence and abuse. I pray that you will nourish and nurture them and help them achieve their destiny and purpose here on earth. Help them maximize their potentials and most importantly submit and surrender to you IJMN amen.
From M22 - Heavenly Father I lift up countries affected by war int your hands. I pray that you put ehe conflict to an end! I pray that you touch tht hearts and minds of all affected parties to come to a peaceful and reasonable resolution. I pray that you restore all that the citizens have lost. I pray these regions will not be plagued by war again. I pray Abba that you will accept the souls of the departed in your bosom and grant their loved ones comfort, strength and closure to move forward IJMN amen.
From M22 - Heavenly Father I lift up countries affected by war int your hands. I pray that you put ehe conflict to an end! I pray that you touch tht hearts and minds of all affected parties to come to a peaceful and reasonable resolution. I pray that you restore all that the citizens have lost. I pray these regions will not be plagued by war again. I pray Abba that you will accept the souls of the departed in your bosom and grant their loved ones comfort, strength and closure to move forward IJMN amen.
From sis ML -
Thank sis for today's word. May God be glorified. When we go through life events, it seems like there's no hope but our God is forever faithful.
It's all part of the process to our victory. Trust Him.
May God continue to bless us all IJN.
PRAYER TIME
Father, we turn our attention to others and their needs. Guide us to pray for people and on the issues You want us to focus on today. Take all the glory, IJMN Amen.
From M22 - Romans 8:31 NLT
What shall we say about such wonderful things as these? If God is for us, who can ever be against us?
From MFC - God is the greatest, most powerful and perfect being that exists. God created the universe from nothing (Hebrews 11:3), simply by speaking (Genesis 1); and today, everything continues to exist only because God continues to sustain it (Acts 17:28). For this reason, God is worthy of all praise (Revelation 4:11).
Hallelujah to the Lord most High.
Father we exalt You for all You do and all that You are.
Glory be to You, God of gods and Lord of lords.
Yahweh.
You reign forever and ever.
From MFC - Good afternoon and Happy Tuesday!
Praise the Lord for this day with my Peppers! I give all thanks and praise to my Father God for bringing our church through our annual corporate fast. In the word it tells us that, that when we commit to fasting and implore God to meet our needs, HE is faithful to grant us the desires of our heart, according to His perfect will.
Praise and glory to God for whom nothing is too hard. Isn't it a comfort to worship a God that we cannot exaggerate? When those thoughts from the enemy creep in, we will yell PROVE IT! Because if God is for us, who can stand against us? AMEN!
From M22 - Abba Father help us focus our gaze on you. Help is focus on seeking you and not the circumstances around you. May we continually be strengthened by your love for us ijmn amen.
From M22 - Father Lord help us to be active participants of this year and not spectators. I pray that your glory will continue to manifest in our lives. I pray that this year will be a year where our faith is solidified and unwavering. Where we experience endless testimonies, victories, blessings, breakthroughs and elevations IjMN amen.
God, thank You for being merciful. Thank You for being kind. Thank You for being loving and generous.
From M22 - Thank you blessed Father! Amen
Thank You for the testimony @Mandaazi shared this week. Thank You for sparing her life. Thank You that Your grace ensured that her family and lived ones were not experiencing sorrow right now.
What the enemy meant for evil, You turned it around so we can join her in giving You glory.
You reign Almighty King!!
From HighClass - I rebuke every lie the enemy has told to us or our families. Reveal them and give us the strength to deal with and overcome them. Lord let your truth prevail in our lives, our minds and in the lives of our love ones. I rebuke generational curses that were brought about because of lies and the lack of faith in You. Lord we put our full trust in you. Walk in faith and the truth of your light and your word. In Jesus name.
To Him Who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, forever and ever!! Hallelujah! Amen! (Revelation 5:13)
From M22 - Abba I pray as we approach the month of February. That you wipe our slate clean and help us start over on a better and stronger note. I pray that you will continue to strengthen our faith and help us to seek you above everything else. IjMN amen.
Lord, thank You for all You have done, all You are doing, and all You will do for people.
Thank You for being a good God and because of this people can hope for the future no matter what the present looks like.
From M22 - Thank you Abba Father for giving us chances when we fall short. Thank you for being our strength even when we can't muster up strength. Thank you for unfailing love, kindness and faithfulness to us. I pray you silence any voice that is not yours in our lives IJMN amen.
PRAISE TIME
Lord we invite You into this gathering. Come and take Your place in our midst great and mighty King.
We open fellowship with praise to You for who You are. May it rise as a sweet-smelling incense, IJN Amen.
ANNOUNCEMENT
In our last 10 minutes of fellowship, we'll be doing something new as we stand in faith and declare God's word on the issues we face.
I pray you will show up and be blessed.
Thank You Sis, for allowing the Lord to use you as a vessel to spread the good news, for His glory. May you forever receive His favour and blessings upon your life, all that you touch and all that concerns you. In Jesus' name, Amen.
God knows I needed this message badly today. I get frustrated with myself because I don't even need to look at the testimonies of others to see what God can do. I have experienced His miracles and breakthroughs, I know He is faithful, and yet I still fall prey to the enemy's lies. Lord, I'm so tired, please help my unbelief 😔
Abba, thank you for today’s message that has reassured and encouraged us. We are grateful that we can trust You in all things. Please continue to remind us that as Your children and heirs, we have received the power of the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of our inheritance (Ephesians 1:13-14). In this awareness, may we never forget that we are not powerless, for we possess all the weapons we need to counterattack the enemy's assaults and lies. We love you and pray all of this in Your Son's name, Amen.
From M22 - Psalm 139:23-24 NLT
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. [24] Point out anything in me that offends you, and lead me along the path of everlasting life.
From ML - Love this! It’s “PROVE IT” for me! Happy Tuesday y’all! Hope everyone had a great first month of 2024.
From BNB - Good morning Ladies,
Today’s message resonates with me a lot. I suffered a major loss last year. In my grief and pain it was so easy for me to listen and rest in the devils lies. Luckily my eyes have opened and I can see clearly now. God has proven himself to me time after time. He always comes through, it may not be how you envision it but trust me the final result is always worth it. I’m a work of progress but trusting in God with all your heart is a whole vibe. No worries, no anxiety, and no fears because our father always delivers.
From EC - Amen and good morning ladies! FFJ, you’re preaching this morning!
From WG - Good Morning
Thank you for today‘s message…….praying for everyone that they will never let the devil deceive them into thinking his words are truth….have a blessed day
*From M22* - Thank you Heavenly Father for your grace, mercy, forgiveness, love (Romans 8:38 - 39, 1Corinthians 13:4-7), kindness, faithfulness, patience, joy, peace (Phillipians 4:7), goodness (Psalm 23) and generosity (Phillipians 4:19) over our lives. We give you all the glory and honor. May our prayers, praise and worship continually be a sweet offering to you IJMN amen.
Thank you for today's powerful word sis @FFJ. It's like you read my mind this week honestly. Today's word is right on time for me. God is wonderful indeed. I remember trying to join a service unit in church and the devil tried to shame me that I joined because I wanted something from God. I shut that voice down and joined the service unit after so much contemplation. Why should I even feel guilty for even trying to join a service unit in my own Father's house?. I knew then and there that joining that service unit was a fatal blow to the devil. Why was he scared of me signing up - after all faith without works is dead. I don't want to digress at all but reading today's word reminded me like you said that we should counteract the devil's lies and falsehood with the word of God. "He that is in us is greater than he that is in the world's. I pray that when we are overwhelmed and frustrated, we can rest easy in God's presence and authority and believe he is working behind the scenes on our behalf. IjMN amen
From PP - I Receive It ❤️
Lord, I surrender my ENTIRE being to you >>>>>>>Have Thine Own Way 🙏🏾