PRAYER POINTS FOR THE 24/7 PRAYER CHAIN FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST & NIGERIA, Jan 30 - Feb 5, 2022
THANKSGIVING: Psa_134:1 “Behold, bless ye the LORD, all ye servants of the LORD, which by night stand in the house of the LORD.” God’s abiding goodness to us, our families and our nation has been immeasurable. Please praise God as you can; bless His holy name.
REPENTANCE: Ask God for mercy and forgiveness for all of your sins, those of your family, the Church and Nigeria; pray for grace to "turn from...wicked ways" and live in obedience; that our land may be healed (2 Chron 7.14). Pray for a new era of sustained righteousness in your life, family, the Church and the nation
FOCUS OF THE WEEK: That the Refiner and Master Builder will refine and build His own in Nigeria
PRAYER POINTS:
OTHER PRAYERS
Pray other prayer as led or burdened; and give thanks and praise for ALL those.
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PRAYER POINTS FOR THE 24/7 PRAYER CHAIN FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST & NIGERIA, Jan 23 - 29, 2022
THANKSGIVING: Psa 113:3 “From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD'S name is to be praised.” God has done so, so much that if we thank and praise Him from dawn to dusk, it won’t be close to enough. Please praise God as you can.
REPENTANCE: Ask God for pardon for all of your sins, those of your family, the Church and Nigeria; pray for grace to "turn from...wicked ways" and live in obedience; that our land may be healed (2 Chron 7.14). Pray for a new era of sustained righteousness in your life, family, the Church and the nation
FOCUS OF THE WEEK: God’s battle axe to advance His purposes and shape Nigeria and beyond in 2022
PRAYER POINTS:
OTHER PRAYERS
Pray other prayer as led or burdened; and give thanks and praise for ALL those.
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PREAMBLE
16TH...16TH...16TH...
WE SHOULD MAKE THE MOST OF IT
** Nigeria is in its 16th cycle of 7 years, counting from 1914 when Nigeria effectively came into being
** This is the 16th week of Nigeria's year, counting from Oct 1, 2021
** The next President of Nigeria would be the nation's 16th leader
Above highlights came from a message on Jan 15 morning, plus the C-R-U-C-I-A-L need to pray & some prayer points. Audio and scripted version of the message are below. The Church is one Body. We can all dwell on this this week and add whatever else we are stirred or burdened to pray on same or other issues. It seems better also not to dilute the message by summarizing.
* *Strikingly, Sunday is Jan 16, 2022; the 16th day of this C-R-U-C-I-A-L year.
The Lord grant you grace for prayers that are fruitful and impactful for you, yours, the Church and the nation, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
The week of January 15-21 us the third week of the year and the 16th week of Nigerias year from October 1. We shall be prayer the week from the third week gate and the 16th week gate.
THE THIRD WEEK
The third season is a game-changing season. The third book and chapters of the Bible indicate that the third season is for a change of course. The third season is a turning point. The third is for the beginning of the business of the season. It is for change of narrative.
It is the season of God’s Voice and divine recruitment for service. The third book and third chapters of the Bible indicate that God calls men in the third season. The third season is the time to set the direction of the future (Genesis 3; Exodus 3; Joshua 3; First Samuel 3; Second Samuel 3; First Kings 3; Second Kings 3; Esther 3; Daniel 3; Jonah 3; Matthew 3; Luke 3; Acts 3). It is a season to shut the gate against hindrances to hearing God and obstacles to change and progress.
Deadly enemies rise in the third season. It is time to shut the gate against the deadly enemies of God that appear in this season through deception, distractions, intimidation, and wickedness. In the evil calendar, this is the season for the Serpent to go to work. It is the season for Haman to be promoted. It is the season for Nebuchadnezzar to set up his provocative golden image It is a season to stir up anger leading to persecution.
PRAYER POINTS FOR THE 3RD WEEK OF THE YEAR
1. Pray that God’s people in Nigeria will hear the voice that will set the course of the current year and respond appropriately. Pray against confusing, deceiving, and distracting voices that may rise in our nation this week.
2. Pray for boldness and courage against spirits and agents of intimidation that may be working in Nigeria this week (Pharaoh in Exodus 3, Haman in Esther 3, Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel)
3. Prophesy and declare a positive change of direction in Nigeria beginning from this third week.
THE MYSTERY OF THE 16TH SEVEN YEARS AND THE 16TH NATIONAL LEADER
The 16th book and 16th chapters of the Bible indicate the following nine things that are applicable to th16th leader and the sixteenth seven years of Nigeria.
1. SEASON OF PRESSURE AND IMPULSIVE ACTIONS
From the perspective of the kingdom of darkness, the 16th season is a season to put men under pressure and set them up desperately search for answers independent of God and possibly hurt themselves by it. From the perspective ofHeaven, the 16th season is a time when God delights to show off His power in favor and on behalf of those who trust Him. The pressures of the make people who are not spiritually sensitive to respond or react in different negative ways; but it wakes up faith in the hearts of those who love and trust God.
In Genesis 16, Sarah reacted to the pressure of barrenness by giving her maid to her husband as wife. Hagar reacted to pain from Sarah by running away from Abraham's house. In Exodus 16, Israel complained for lack of food. In Numbers 16, Korah, Dathan, and Abiram revolted against Moses for things they didn't like and couldn't stomach. In Judges 16, the Philistines did all they could (including paying a harlot) to arrest Samson and they succeeded. Samson yielded to pressure from Delilah and gave her the secret of his strength. In Second Samuel 16, David fled Jerusalem for Absalom. He refused to fight Shimei when he cursed him. When he heard that Ahitophel had joined Absalom, he prayed rather than worry. In the 16th book of the Bible, Nehemiah "wept, and mourned for many days...fasting and praying before the God of heaven" because of the problems in the homeland. In Luke 16, a steward falsified records and cheated his to survive an impending hard time. In John 16, Jesus told his disciples, "They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service". He also told them "...In the world you will d have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”. Acts 16, Paul and Silas chose to pray and sing God. In Revelation 16, men suffered so much because of the bowls of judgment poured out to the earth; but instead of turning to God, they turned against God. There's so much pressure in Nigeria at this time but we must choose our responses. Banditry is a response. IPOB's sit-at-home initiative is a response to pressure. Protest is a response. Prayer is a equally a response.
2. SEASON TO SOLVE PROBLEMS BY SUPERNATURAL MEANS
The 16th season is a time to tackle problems by a supernatural means. It is a time to solve problems by dependence on the Eternal Power. It is a season to pray to God and praise His name. It is a season of supernatural operations. Manna began to fall for the children Israel in Exodus 16. In Numbers 16, the ground opened supernaturally and swallowed up those revolting against Moses and Aaron. In Nehemiah, the 16th book of the Bible, Nehemiah prayed to God several times; and even the adversaries of Judah acknowledged that the work of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem was done by God. God opened the prison for Paul and Silas, and loosed their chains by an earthquake in Acts 16. In Matthew 16, Jesus said to Peter, "Flesh and blood has not revealed this to you".
Mark 16:19-20 says, "So then, after the Lord had spoken to them, He was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God. And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the word through the accompanying signs. Amen". Jesus went up to heaven without frantic human efforts and God also worked with those he left behind to confirm their words.
The 16th seven years of Nigeria is a time to press for divine intervention in the land. The greatest error of the 16th season is fighting for yourself without consulting God or letting Him fight for you.
3. SEASON TO DISCERN AND ARREST DEMONIC MANIPULATION
Demons put up their worst and last attacks in the 16th season. Jesus said in Matthew 16 that the gates of hell will not prevail against His Church. In Revelation 16, three frog-like demons went out to deceive kings and nations to fight against the Lord. In Acts 16, Paul cast out a spirit of divination working through a slave girl. In Mark 16, Jesus said that those believe in Him will cast out demons. In First Samuel 16, and evil spirit oppressed king Saul to the point that David was found to play the harp and bring relief to the king. There is a lot of demonic activity going on in the country. The menace of banditry across the country is the work of demons operating through people.
4. SEASON TO WATCH AND WAR AGAINST DECEPTION
It is a season to be wary of deception. Deceiving spirits find the 16th season conducive for their operations. Without the grace to discern, In Genesis 16, Sarah was deceived to deceive Abraham to take Hagar as wife. The frog-like demons in Revelation 16 are deceiving spirits. In Matthew 16, shortly after had confessed the Christ, he was deceived to take a stand against the crucifixion. In First Samuel 16, Samuel the Prophet would have been deceived to anoint David's brothers as king. In Second Samuel 16, Ziba deceived king David and betrayed Mephibosheth. It is important to pray that Nigerian king-makers are not deceived in decisions about the 16th National Leader. We need to also pray that the 16th National Leader does not become victim of deception. Pray the 16th National Leader will not be like deceived Absalom in Second Samuel 16.
5. ANTI-REVOLUTION SEASON
It is a season of doomed-to-fail revolutions and protests. In Genesis 16, Hagar rebelled against Sarah and fled the house but was sent back to go and submit to Sarah. There was a revolution in Numbers 16. It failed. Absalom's misguided revolution continued in Second Samuel 16. The United States of America experienced Civil War under the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. The January 15 (1966) coup that ended Nigeria's first republic happened in the 16th week of Nigeria's sixth year. Dimka's coup of 1976 that saw the death of the 4th National Leader took place in Nigeria's 16th year. Agitations for Biafra and Yoruba country has worsened in the 16th seven years of our Amalgamation.
In the 16th season the earth eats the flesh of men, drinks their blood, and even swallows them.
6. SEASON OF THE DESPISED
It is a season to cast light on the downtrodden for promotion. In Genesis 16, Abraham's slave girl became her master's second wife. She didn't ask for it and couldn't have. In First Samuel 16, an obscure shepherd-boy was who busy in the bush was called back and anointed king of Israel. He was also spotted as the best harpist in the country and taken to the palace. In the 16th book of the Bible, Nehemiah moved from being the King's butler to becoming the governor of Judah. The Lord Jesus, the crucified Messiah, was honored with resurrection in Mark 16. In Acts 16, Paul and Silas were honored after humiliation when the jailhouse opened mysteriously. The story ended well for them and the jailer became their convert.
7. SEASON OF WALLS
It is time to both build walls for protection, privacy, and pride; and a time to break down walls of oppression and huniliation. In Judges 16, Samson brought down the walls of a theater killing himself and many Philistines. Prison walls collapsed in Acts 16 in favor of Paul and Silas. Nehemiah travelled to Jerusalem to rebuild the ruined walls. Repressive cages will fall apart and walls of respect and dignity will go up in the sixteenth seven years
8. SEASON TO BE LED BY THE SPIRIT
It is a season to be led by God's Spirit - not physical senses or circumstances. In First Samuel 16, Samuel would have missed out if he did not submit to the leadership of the Spirit. The Holy Spirit guided Paul and Silas to Macedonia instead of the other places they wanted to go. Pray that Nigeria will listen to the counsel of people who are led by the Spirit in this season.
9. SEASON OF SONGS AND SINGERS
It is a season of Songs and Singers. It is a season to activate power through singing and making music to God. After Samuel anointed David and the Spirit began to move mightily in Him, his ability to play harp and sing songs came to the fore. In the same First Samuel 16, he was taken to the king to play music and soothe the king's mind in his depression. In the sixteenth book of the Bible, Nehemiah featured singers prominently. This is a season of open doors to singers and music makers - especially those who honor God with their songs. Music creates an atmosphere that makes things happen. Ahaz was king in Second Kings 16. He served and praised idols instead of the Most High. The chapter ends with Hezekiah, a true worshipper, ascending the throne to succeed his father, Ahaz. Hezekiah gave attention to the ministry of singers (2 Chronicles 29: 25-30). In First Chronicles 16, David brought the Ark to Jerusalem. He appointed singers to lead the way and he also sang in that chapter. God seeks singing-worshippers in the 16th season. It made a difference when Paul and Silas sang praises to God in the prison in Acts 16. God wants singing worshippers in Nigeria in this season - instead of complainers.
THE 16TH NATIONAL LEADER
The 16th National Leader will be the fifth President in the 4th Republic. The SNL will come in the spirit and power of David to do the will of God in Nigeria. David became king in the 10th book of the Bible and Nigeria's 16th Leader shouls be in office in the 10th seven years of our independence. The 16th National Leader will be like Nehemiah in the 16th book of the Bible.
PRAYER POINTS FOR THE 16TH SEASON
1. Pray that his presence does not attract demons or host demons as King Saul did.
2. Pray that he is not a friend or lover of the enemies of Nigeria as Ahaz was in Second Kings 16 or
3. Pray that He is not a product of pressures and fleshly desperation. Pray that Nigerians will net be misled by the pressures of the season. We cannot afford Ishmael on the throne on Nigeria.
4. Pray that the blood of atonement will speak for Nigerians against the spirit of death in the 16th season.
5. Pray that the Lord will show Himself mighty in the land and on behalf of those who love and trust Him. 2nd Chronicles 16: 9.
6. Pray against wasteful revolutions in this season. May we protest more on our knees as we do on the streets.
7. Pray for the release of Help from Above. This is a season of great answers from heaven. Nehemiah prayed in the 16th book of the Bible. Paul and Silas prayed in Acts 16.
THE PROMISE:
Mark 16:17-18:
And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues; [18] they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick, and they will recover."
Contributed to the
COALITION OF INTERCESSORS IN NIGERIA (COIN) by
Revd Nkem Okemiri
Gate of Time Awakening
+234 805 790 0364 (WhatsApp).
P-L-E-A-S-E pray…& also share
PRAYER POINTS FOR THE 24/7 PRAYER CHAIN FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST & NIGERIA, Jan 9-15, 2022
PREAMBLE
We give thanks to God for bringing us through 2021 into 2022 and for all that God has done for you, your family, the Church and Nigeria. However, it has become clear that for Nigeria to progress into the birthing of the righteous nation that God has in mind for us at this time, the Church must decisively turn from her wicked ways, and be the way God wants it. Towards this end, let us pray for the church in our nation with the scriptures below.
PRAYER POINTS
OTHER PRAYERS
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PRAYER POINTS FOR THE 24/7 PRAYER CHAIN FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST & NIGERIA, Jan 2-8, 2022
PRAISE & THANKSGIVING: Isaiah 60.18 “…thou shalt call thy walls Salvation, and thy gates Praise” & Psa_100:4 “Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.” Let us launch into 2022 properly with thanksgiving and praise; that the heavens and the gates of 2022 may be divinely open unto you, your family, the Church and the nation. Recount His mighty deeds through 2021, and truly “be thankful unto him, and bless his name”
REPENTANCE& MERCY: Ask God for pardon for all of your sins, those of your family, the Church and Nigeria; pray for grace to "turn from...wicked ways" and live in obedience; that our land may be healed (2 Chron 7.14). Pray for a new era of sustained righteousness in your life, family, the Church and the nation
Rom_9:16 “So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.” Let’s pray also for the mercy of God. Our careful plans, strategies or strength of any kind may not get us as far as His mercy could this year, as individuals, families, the Church and the nation.
PURPOSE & ALIGNMENT: Rom 8:28 “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.” Ask God in His mercy to give you, your family, the Church and the nation clear understanding of and alignment with His purpose throughout 2022 – that ALL things may work together for good throughout the year
PROPHECIES: Jer_1:12 Then said the LORD unto me, Thou hast well seen: for I will hasten my word to perform it. Pray that every word that God has spoken over you, your family, the Church and the nation be hastened and performed unto full manifestation this 2022. Pray that God will cause us to see the travail of our souls and be satisfied.
CREATIVE DECLARATION: Gen_2:19 “…the LORD God …brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called…., that was the name thereof…” Name the year 2022. Declare what kind of year it shall be unto you, your family, the Church and the nation.
MATTERS ARISING: Pray for other matters arising in the nation per news, revelations, leadings in your heart or spirit, burdens, etc
OTHER PRAYERS
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PRAYER POINTS FOR THE 24/7 PRAYER CHAIN FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST & NIGERIA, Dec 26, 2021 – Jan 1, 2022
THANKSGIVING: 1Ch 16:29 “Give unto the LORD the glory due unto His name: bring an offering, and come before Him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.” We are in the very last hours of 2021 and shall surely enter into Year 2022. Give God thanks and praise with your whole heart for His great goodness, love, and power towards us, towards the Church, and unto Nigeria; for all He has done through year 2021; and yet greater things ahead in 2022.
REPENTANCE: Ask God for pardon for all of your sins, those of your family, the Church and Nigeria; pray for grace to "turn from...wicked ways" and live in obedience; that our land may be healed (2 Chron 7.14). Pray for a new era of sustained righteousness in your life, family, the Church and the nation
FOCUS OF THE WEEK: Appreciation to God; proclamations to shape 2022
PRAYER POINTS:
OTHER PRAYERS
Pray other prayer as led or burdened; and give thanks and praise for ALL those.
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PRAYER POINTS FOR THE 24/7 PRAYER CHAIN FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST & NIGERIA, Dec 19-25, 2021
THANKSGIVING: Isn’t God so great, good and merciful? We are already seeing Year 2022 and shall surely enter in. Give God thanks and praise with your whole heart for His great goodness, love, and power towards us, towards the Church, and unto Nigeria; for all He has done through year 2021; and yet greater things ahead in 2022.
REPENTANCE: Repent for all of your sins, those of your family, the Church and Nigeria; pray for grace to do better and to "turn from...wicked ways" that our land may be healed (2 Chron 7.14). Pray for a new era of sustained righteousness in your life, family, the Church and the nation
FOCUS OF THE WEEK: Divine vengeance over wickedness; liberty to innocent captives, especially LEAH SHARIBU and all like her who may be less known; turning point for the Church and nation.
PRAYER POINTS:
THE 51ST WEEK OF 2021
1. O Lord, have mercy on Nigeria in this week of vengeance as the Psalmist desired in Psalm 51.
2. O Lord comfort and strengthen your people who hope in you and are asking "How long?"
Psalm 119:49 says, "Remember the word to Your servant, Upon which You have caused me to hope".
3. O Lord stretch your hand against wickedness in the land and cause the wicked to go down.
PRAYER-POINTS FOR THE 12TH WEEK SINCE OCT-1, 2021
1. O Lord, frustrate the dragon spirit that is out to devour in this week.
2. O Lord, send help and free captives as you freed Israel in Exodus 12; and Peter in Acts 12; especially LEAH SHARIBU and all like her who may be less known
3. O Lord, serve the wicked their own cup and visit them as you visited Egypt in Exodus 12 and as you visited Herod in Acts 12.
4. O Lord, do not let the dragon prevail in our 12th General Election since Independence which is coming up in 2023.
OTHER PRAYERS
Pray OTHER PRAYERS as led or burdened, pray for matters arising in the nation; and give thanks and praise for ALL those.
REGISTER; INVITE OTHERS: Please join this 24x7 prayer chain. Choose suitable day and time each week that you will pray for just 30 mins. Register at http://repent.csmnigeria.org/ Please share & invite others too. Thank you.
Extra Background Information
PRAYING OVER THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 17 - 23 (THE 12TH WEEK OF NIGERIA'S 62ND YEAR AND THE 51ST WEEK OF 2021)*
*THE 51ST WEEK OF 2021*
The 51st season is Heaven's season of vengeance against evil monopolies.
Psalm 51 shows what the sinner should do in a season of vengeance: repent and cry to God for mercy.
The Lord showed Nigeria mercy in her 51st year. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan became the elected President of Nigeria in the 51st year of Nigeria 'Ebele' means MERCY. The same year, a suicide bomber attacked the police force headquarters in Abuja, hoping to kill the Inspector General of Police. He missed the IGP but caused destruction of property.
Before vengeance comes, the righteous might be distracted by the seeming well-being of the wicked. Isaiah 51 speaks comfort and gives hope to the righteous in a season of vengeance. Isaiah 51:12-13 says, "I, even I, am He who comforts you. Who are you that you should be afraid of a man who will die, And of the son of a man who will be made like grass? [13] And you forget the LORD your Maker, Who stretched out the heavens And laid the foundations of the earth; You have feared continually every day Because of the fury of the oppressor, When he has prepared to destroy. And where is the fury of the oppressor?" The righteous needs to be focused, trusting God, living right, and not lose faith, in hope that God will avenge at the right time. The 51st book of the Bible, Colossians, calls believers to focus on Jesus Christ and live out their faith; not minding those who seek to draw them away from the faith.
In Jeremiah 51, God spoke about the desolation of Babylon and Jeremiah followed up with a prophetic action. Jeremiah 51:60-64 says, "So Jeremiah wrote in a book all the evil that would come upon Babylon, all these words that are written against Babylon. [61] And Jeremiah said to Seraiah, "When you arrive in Babylon and see it, and read all these words, [62] then you shall say, 'O LORD, You have spoken against this place to cut it off, so that none shall remain in it, neither man nor beast, but it shall be desolate forever.' [63] Now it shall be, when you have finished reading this book, that you shall tie a stone to it and throw it out into the Euphrates. [64] Then you shall say, 'Thus Babylon shall sink and not rise from the catastrophe that I will bring upon her. And they shall be weary.'" Thus far are the words of Jeremiah".
*THE 12TH WEEK OF NIGERIA'S 62ND YEAR, COUNTING FROM OCT-1, 2021*
The 12th season is a turning-point. The 12th hour and the 12th month are turning ponts. So also the 12th day and the 12th year. Jacob's 12th son was his last son. Change occurs in the 12th season (2 Kings 8:25; 17:1; 25: 27; 2 Chronicles 34:3; Ezra 8: 31; Esther 3:7; Ezekiel 28:1; 32: 1, 17; 33: 21).
The 12th season is for deliverance from the dragon spirit that opens its mouth to devour in the season. There is a dragon spirit that devours the unprotected in this season. Nigeria lost many lives through violence and plane crashes in the season of the 12th National Leader between 1999 and 2007. This week in 2001 (December 23), Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Chief Bola Ige was shot and killed in his residence. The 12th President of the United States died in office on the 9th of July 1850; 5 days after the 74th Independence Anniversary. Rachel died giving birth to Jacob's 12th son.
*THREE THINGS GOD DOES IN THE 12TH SEASON*
1. He goes ahead of time and moves the targeted out of the realm, and beyond the reach, of the wicked.
In Genesis 12, He moved Abraham out of his native land. In First Samuel 12, He got Samuel to exit public service. In Second Kings, the 12th book of the Bible, Elijah was taken out of this earth. In Revelation 12, He took the Man-child out of the earth.
2. He sends help to captives and delivers them from trouble in answer to prayer.
In Genesis 12, God helped Sarah and Abram in Egypt. In Exodus 12, God delivered Israel from Egyptian bondage by the Passover. The 12th book of the Bible, Second Kings is a book of divine interventions through the ministry of Elisha. In the 12th month of Esther 9, God saved the Jews from destruction contrary to the plans of Haman. In Acts 12, God delivered Peter from Herod's prison. In Revelation 12, God helped the mother of the Man-child and saved her from destruction.
This week, in 2018 (December 17), over 340 abducted students were freed.
3. He judges sin and wickedness in the dragon spirit.
In Exodus 12, God judged Egypt by killing every firstborn of Egyptians. In 2nd Samuel 12, God pronounced judgment on David for the murder of Uriah. In the 12th chapter of First Kings, God split the kingdom from the house of David because of the sins of Solomon. In the 12th book of the Bible, God judged the house of Ahab and Samaria. In Acts 12, God judged Herod. In Revelation 12, Satan was cast out of heaven.
This week in 2016 (December 22), per news report, Boko Haram was sacked from Sambisa forest and over 1800 captives were rescued.
*C. PROMISES*
Isaiah 51:3: "For the LORD will comfort Zion, He will comfort all her waste places; He will make her wilderness like Eden, And her desert like the garden of the LORD; Joy and gladness will be found in it, Thanksgiving and the voice of melody".
Proverbs 12:28: "In the way of righteousness is life, And in its pathway there is no death".
Have a blessed 12th week in Nigeria's 62nd year and a fruitful 51st week of 2021!
Adopted from prayers contributed to the
*COALITION OF INTERCESSORS IN NIGERIA (COIN)* by
Revd Nkem Okemiri
Gate of Time Awakening
+234 805 790 0364 (WhatsApp).
PRAYER POINTS FOR THE 24/7 PRAYER CHAIN FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST & NIGERIA, Dec 12 - 18, 2021
THANKSGIVING: Give God thanks and praise with your whole heart for His great goodness, love, and power towards us, towards the Church, and unto Nigeria; preserving, advancing, and propelling us towards our best and the new Nigeria.
REPENTANCE: Repent for all sins of you and your family, the Church and Nigeria; pray for grace to do better and to "turn from...wicked ways" that our land may be healed (2 Chron 7.14). Pray for a new era of sustained righteousness in your life, family, the Church and the nation
FOCUS OF THE WEEK: Cutting God’s master stroke to wickedness and deliver the oppressed in Nigeria’s 11th week from Oct-1, 2021; and seeking divine cause for celebration and joy in this 50th week from January 1, 2021 [Please see background information on next page. Information and related prayer points adopted from Gate of Time Awakening, Revd Okemiri].
PRAYER POINTS:
1. O Lord cause all who are seeking to build what heaven has not authorized in Nigeria to split and scatter.
2. O Lord, let Nigerians that are troubling Nigeria inherit the wind as Proverbs 11: 29 says - "He that troubles his own house shall inherit the wind.
3. O Lord fill the cup of the wicked in Nigeria with the portion of their cup as Psalm 11:6 says: "Upon the wicked He will rain coals; Fire and brimstone and a burning wind Shall be the portion of their cup".
4. O Lord, let Nigeria experience your master stroke this 11th week of our 62nd year.
5. O Lord, please deliver Nigeria and Nigerians from every siege of wickedness and darkness in this eleventh week.
6. O Lord, keep death, sorrow, and mourning away from your people in this 50th week of 2021.
7. O Lord, as Jeremiah 50 proclaimed your judgments against Babylonian, arise against the proud and wicked in Nigeria this 50th week of 2021.
8. O Lord, please end afflictions for your people in this 50th week of 2021
OTHER PRAYERS
Pray OTHER PRAYERS as led or burdened, pray for matters arising in the nation; and give thanks and praise for ALL those.
REGISTER; INVITE OTHERS: Please join this 24x7 prayer chain. Choose suitable day and time each week that you will pray for just 30 mins. Register at http://repent.csmnigeria.org/ Please share & invite others too. Thank you.
Extra Background Information
We pray over each week to bring the week into alignment with God's word and purpose. We want each season to be, in Nigeria, what God intended it to be. Creation is waiting for the manifestation of the sons of God (Romans 8:20-23).
*THE 11TH WEEK OF NIGERIA'S YEAR, COUNTING F|ROM OCT-1, 2021*
The 11th season is the gate of the master-stroke. Unprecedented things happen in the 11th season. It is strike-time for both heaven and hell; and they deal deadly blows in this season. This is when Satan does his worst and God does His best. The 11th book and 11th chapters of the Bible bear witness to this:
In Genesis 11, God scattered the builders of the Tower of Babel. In Exodus 11, God pulled the last plague that ended Israel's bondage to Egyptians. In Numbers 11, God gave Israel both Manna and Quails and also gave the Spirit to 70 elders to bear the burden of the congregation with Moses. God also sent a very great plague on the people for complaining and murmuring. In Acts 11, Agabus gave a prophecy about famine that would engulf the entire world. The church acted promptly and sent relief to the brethren at Jerusalem. God is a provider in the 11th season. In Joshua 11, Israel finally subdued the Canaanites with the defeat of Jabin (king of Hazor) and his northern allies. Jephthah defeated and subdued the Ammonites in Judges 11.
Saul also defeated the Ammonites in First Kings 11. David became king and defeated the Jebusites in First Chronicles 11. In the 11th book of the Bible, Israel touched the peak in prosperity; God's temple was built; but God also divided Israel because of the errors of Solomon. God also struck Jeroboam, Baasha, the man of God from Judah, and Ahab for their rebellious ways. The ministry of Elijah in the 11th book of the Bible was a divine master-stroke - even in the way He provided for him and the widow of Zarephat. Athaliah, the daughter of Jezebel was deposed and killed in Second Kings 11. In John 11, Jesus dealt the master-stroke against death by raising Lazarus from the dead, 4 days after burial!.
In Revelation 11, John had a vision of the ministry of the Two Witnesses. In that chapter, also, John saw the ultimate triumph. Revelation 11:15 says, “The kingdoms f of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!”
*THE WITNESS OF MODERN HISTORY?*
Military rule ended in Nigeria in the season of the 11th National Leader. Goodluck Jonathan became elected President in 2011. Both Osama bin Laden and Muamnar Ghadaffi were perished in 2011, the 11th year of the 21st century. During the tenure of the 11th US President, John Polk, America’s territory grew by more than one-third and extended across the continent for the first time.
Nigeria will be in her 11th seven years from October 2030 - September 2037. What the Bible reveals about the 11th will apply.
*THE KINGDOM OF DARKNESS FIGHTS DIRTY IN THE 11th SEASON TO KILL, STEAL, AND DESTROY.*
Jephthah's rash vow is recorded in Judges 11. David's affair with Bathsheba and the murder of Uriah is recorded in Second Samuel 11. It is First Kings 11 that tells us how Solomon loved many strange women and drifted from God. In Second Chronicles 11, Rehoboam also multiplied wives for himself and his sons.
Babylonians subdued Judah and destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple in the 11th year of Zedekiah, king of Judah.In Matthew 11, John the Baptist was in prison and had doubts about the person and ministry of Jesus.
On December 10, 2005, in the 11th week of Nigeria’s 46th year, the Sosoliso Airline plane crash happened in Port Harcourt. On December 15, 2012, Former Governor of Kaduna State, Patrick Yakowa and former National Security Adviser to the President, General Owoeye Azazi, and two others died in a Helicopter Crash in Nembe Local Government of Bayelsa State. Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States died in office on July 9, 1850, in the 4th year of the 11th seven years cycle of the United States.
*THE 50TH WEEK OF 2021, COUNTING FROM JA-1, 2021*
The 50th week of 2021 is Jubilee week. The 50th is called Jubilee because God intends it to be a season of jubilation (Leviticus 25: 8-17). In the evil Calendar, the 50th is a season to cause tears and mourning. In Genesis 50, Jacob was embalmed, buried, and mourned. The death of Joseph is also recorded in this chapter. The chapter ends with placing the bones of Joseph "in a coffin in Egypt". God named the 50th Jubilee because He wants His people to bar sorrow and the spirit of heaviness with joy. The 50th book of the Bible is Philippians; and in this book, Paul calls believers to rejoice in the Lord always. In this book, also, Paul said Epaphroditus "...was sick almost unto death; but God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow" (Philippians 2:27). He also spoke of the choice to live or die for himself. If we rejoice in the Lord, in Jubilee, death will have no room. President Yar'Adua died in the 50th year of Nigeria. America lost two former presidents, the second and the third, on 4th of July 1826 - the 50th Independence Anniversary. The kingdom of darkness calls the 59th a season of mourning but we call it a season of joy and rejoicing.
In the 50th season, God causes jubilation by stopping calamity, saving the distressed, and judging the wicked.
*PRAYER POINTS FOR THE 50TH WEEK*
*C. THE PROMISES* :
Jeremiah 50:20:
"In those days and in that time," says the LORD, "The iniquity of Israel (Nigeria) shall be sought, but there shall be none; And the sins of Judah (Nigeria), but they shall not be found; For I will pardon those whom I preserve".
Proverbs 11:21
Though they join forces, the wicked will not go unpunished; But the posterity of the righteous will be delivered.
PRAYER POINTS FOR THE 24/7 PRAYER CHAIN FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST & NIGERIA, Dec 5 - 11, 2021
THANKSGIVING: Give God thanks and praise with your whole heart for His great goodness, love, and power towards us, towards the Church, and unto Nigeria; preserving, advancing, and propelling us towards our best and the new Nigeria.
REPENTANCE: Repent for all sins of you and your family, the Church and Nigeria; pray for grace to do better and to "turn from...wicked ways" that our land may be healed (2 Chron 7.14). Pray for a new era of sustained righteousness in your life, family, the Church and the nation
FOCUS OF THE WEEK: Cutting off the wicked and wickedness from the land and for answers to the prayer of the humble [see background information on next page. Information and related prayer points adopted from Gate of Time Awakening, Revd Okemiri].
PRAYER POINTS:
OTHER PRAYERS
Pray OTHER PRAYERS as led or burdened, pray for matters arising in the nation; and give thanks and praise for ALL those.
REGISTER; INVITE OTHERS: Please join this 24x7 prayer chain. Choose suitable day and time each week that you will pray for just 30 mins. Register at http://repent.csmnigeria.org/ Please share & invite others too. Thank you.
Extra Background Information
PRAYING OVER THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 3RD - 9TH (THE 10TH WEEK OF NIGERIA'S 62ND YEAR AND THE 49TH WEEK OF 2021)*
*A. PROLOGUE:*
*THE 10TH WEEK OF NIGERIA'S YEAR*
The 10th book and 10th chapters of the Bible reveal that the 10th season is for cutting off the wicked and wickedness from the land and for answering the prayer of the humble. The 10th season is for deliverance from enemies through the power of God. It is a time of intense battles, a time to pray great prayers; and a time of great triumphs. Gen. Sani Abacha was Nigeria's 10th National Leader.
The 10th book of the Bible, Second Samuel, opens with the fall of King Saul and his house,. In this book, God destroyed the enemies of David and made him king of all Israel. He subdued the enemies of Israel in this book. Noah was the tenth from Adam. Wicked humanity perished in his days and he was saved from the flood. Genesis 10 is about the genealogy of the sons of Noah.
God gives power to the righteous in the tenth season. Exodus 10 was Moses' last encounter with Pharaoh before the Passover. The battle line was drawn in this chapter following the plagues of locust and darkness. In Numbers 10, God told Moses to make trumpets for war and for advance. Numbers 10: 9 says, "When you go to war in your land against the enemy who oppresses you, then you shall sound an alarm with the trumpets, and you will be remembered before the LORD your God, and you will be saved from your enemies". In Joshua 10, the sun and the moon stood still in answer to Joshua's prayer and God fought for Israel with hailstones against the enemy. In Second Samuel 10, David defeated Syrians and Ammonites. In Second Kings 10, Jehu destroyed the sons of Ahab and the worshippers of Baal. Jehu died here also because of his ungodly ways. First Chronicles 10 is about the tragic end of Saul and his sons. In Second Chronicles 10, ten tribes of Israel revolted against the house of David because of the apostasy of Solomon. In Esther 10, Mordecai was rid of all enemies and opposition and prospered. Psalm 10 is a cry to God against the wicked and the oppressor. In Daniel 10, God answered Daniel's prayer and despatced Angel Michael to fight the prince of Persia for Daniel's sake.. In the 10th chapters of Matthew and Luke, Jesus sent His followers to invade the kingdom of darkness with the power of God and release those oppressed by the devil. They returned with testimonies. In Acts 10, an sngel told Cornelius his prayers had been answered and connected him with Simon Peter. The Holy Spirit of God invaded the house of Cornelius and settled him. This week, the power of God will invade Nigeria to uproot wickedness.
THE 49TH WEEK OF 2021
The 49th week of the year is the week before the Jubilee week of the year. The 49th week is a Sabbath-week. God wants it to be a blessed week of rest but the enemy wants it to be a week unrest and distress. As spiritual gatekeepers, we must align with God to secure the gate of this week. The 49th book and 49th chapters of the Bible reveal that the 49th season is a season of redemption. God is a Redeemer and Restorer in the 49th season. He redeems from bondage, death, and destruction in this season. When a 49th season is unmanned, death and destruction hold sway. The spirit of death was unleashed through Boko Haram in the 49th year of Nigeria's independence.
Jacob died in Genesis 49 after prophesying over his sons. Psalm 49 says that no man has power to redeem his brother from death. Isaiah 49 reveals God as Redeemer of Israel. Isaiah 49:8 says, "Thus says the LORD: "In an acceptable time I have heard You, And in the day of salvation I have helped You; I will preserve You and give You As a covenant to the people, To restore the earth, To cause them to inherit the desolate heritages". Jeremiah 49 is prophecy of judgment against the enemies of Israel. Until enemies are subdued, redemption cannot be effected.
PRAYER POINTS FOR THE 24/7 PRAYER CHAIN FOR THE BODY OF CHRIST & NIGERIA, Nov 28 – Dec 4, 2021
THANKSGIVING: Psa 111:1 “Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart”. Give God thanks and praise with your whole heart for His great goodness, love, and power towards us, towards the Church, and unto Nigeria; preserving, advancing, and propelling us towards our best and the new Nigeria.
REPENTANCE: Repent for all sins of you and your family, the Church and Nigeria; pray for grace to do better and to "turn from...wicked ways" that our land may be healed (2 Chron 7.14). Pray for a new era of sustained righteousness in your life, family, the Church and the nation
FOCUS OF THE WEEK: That God will make me, you…& Nigeria His great work (Psalm 111)
PRAYER POINTS:
Psa 111:4 “…the LORD is gracious and full of compassion” Thank our mighty God so much for how gracious and compassionate He has been towards us, our families, the Church and Nigeria. Humbly ask God to pour out yet a bit more, enough more to move you, your family, the Church and Nigeria from where we are to where we ought to be, in the mighty name of Jesus Christ
Psa 111:10 “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do His commandments: His praise endures forever” Plead with the Lord to work upon our hearts by His Spirit, that we shall truly fear and reverence and trust Him – so much that we shall flee from evil like Joseph, not just go to Church and honour Him with our lips.
Psa 111:7 “The works of His hands are verity and judgment…” Decree and dethrone every foundation and agents of falsehood and injustice in Nigeria. Like God called light out of darkness, call forth justice and truth; after that pray unto God to stretch forth His hand and establish truth and justice in Nigeria
Psa 111:6 “He has shown His people the power of His works, that He may give them the heritage of the heathen” Pray unto God in mercy to show believers and the world the power of His works by raising agents of transformation and helping them achieve holistic spiritual and material transformation in Nigeria as He helped Uzziah, David, Moses. Pray for God to give believers “the heritage of the heathen”, and enable believers convert the heathen unto Christ, no more heathen ransacking lands of believers
Psa 111:2,4 “The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein….He hath made His wonderful works to be remembered” Abraham, Joseph, Moses, David, Esther…these can never be forgotten on earth. What God did in Egypt or at Jericho can never be forgotten on earth. Pray that God will (a) make YOU the next never to be forgotten by reason of a mighty use of YOU to advance His purposes in this nation and generation (b) make Nigeria a great work of redemption and transformation to be studied for all time
OTHER PRAYERS
Pray OTHER PRAYERS as led or burdened, pray for matters arising in the nation; and give thanks and praise for ALL those.
REGISTER; INVITE OTHERS: Please join this 24x7 prayer chain. Choose suitable day and time each week that you will pray for just 30 mins. Register at http://repent.csmnigeria.org/ Please share & invite others too. Thank you.
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