by Rev Dunamis Okunowo | Oct 28, 2021 | Singles
Reading Time: 3 minutes
This article is continued from yesterday. If you missed yesterdays devotional, you can read it here.
Will one ever get to a place in life where doubt is completely extricated and will never occur again?” Like take a gun and shoot doubt forever and ever?
Well, the answer is a big NO. Doubt will still come, whether you like it or not. But it is now your choice to discard it or embrace it.
How do we deal with doubt and how can it be prevented?
1. The first thing to note is that you should never take a step until you are sure of God’s plan! That way, you are rock solid when doubt surfaces because you already know what you are doing. Let doubts come from a thousand ends, you remain steadfast because you already heard God and His word that you heard would stabilize you and become an anchor to your soul.
2. Don’t fall in love anyhow. Fall in love with common sense and with your eyes open.
3. Do not despise the wisdom of authority figures in your life. They may not be right all the time, but God can often use their voice to speak to you and keep you from making costly mistakes.
4. Read God’s word regularly. That is what will stabilize your soul. Pray as well and speak in tongues a lot.
What do you do if you are already in doubt?
1. Take time to go back to God in prayers and listen to Him talk to you again.
2. Fast if necessary and spend time in God’s presence until you hear Him
3. Clean up your life from all forms of sexual compromises. Jeru trip and other sexual sins will usually bring confusion and with confusion, there will be huge kettles of doubt in your mind.
4. If you are married and doubt keeps coming, the solution is not to walk out of your marriage. Rather, stay with your spouse and refuse to entertain doubts. Go to God in prayers and renew your covenant with God. See doubt as an attempt from the devil to render your prayers ineffective, so guard against it.
Lastly, how can one be sure that a decision is of God?
The acid test is what is called “peace”
Take a look at this scripture:
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 4:7 KJV)
Amplified Version:
“And God’s peace [ shall be yours, that tranquil state of a soul assured of its salvation through Christ, and so fearing nothing from God and being content with its earthly lot of whatever sort that is, that peace ] which transcends all understanding shall garrison and mount guard over your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.”
(Php 4:7, AMP)
Did you see that? This peace that comes as an assurance of God’s voice concerning a decision will become like an army officer to your soul, It will mount guard and disallow any doubt from accessing your mind. Glory to God!
My prayer for you this morning is that you will indeed hear God. I speak against every confusion in your life, no more in Jesus name! I come against every plan of the devil, every intent of hell, every strategy of the evil one, no more in your life in Jesus name!
I speak peace to every storm in relationships, and I pray for God’s divine intervention in Jesus name!
CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I am not confused.
PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Pray that every doubt will be destroyed
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.” (Php 4:7, MSG)
ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Spend time in God’s presence
BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
2 Chronicles 6-7; Psalm 136
by Rev Dunamis Okunowo | Oct 27, 2021 | Oil For Today
Reading Time: 2 minutes
Today is Oil For Today – Day 110. Let’s lift up our voice one more time as we pray to God! Watch Video on Youtube HERE. Check other days HERE.
Scriptures For Prayers Today
Oil For Today – Day 110
[11] Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.
Isa 46:11 (KJV)
Prayer Points For Today
Oil For Today – Day 110
- Begin to thank the LORD for all He has done for you.
- Pray that the mighty hand of God will be revealed in your life today.
- Declare that God’s counsel of protection stands over you and your family today.
- Begin to call forth increase in the work of your hands today.
- Judge every spirit trying to hinder the breakthrough God wants to bring to you.
- Pray for your local assembly; declare that every project embarked on is completed.
- Begin to pray that the counsel of God for your marriage/relationship will stand.
- Pray that God will send helpers to you today.
- Go ahead and make your personal requests for the day known to the Lord.
- Begin to thank the Lord for answered prayers.
Confession For Today
Oil For Today – Day 110
The counsel of God over my life will come to pass. The plans of God over my relationship/marriage will not be thwarted. God is bringing all his promises to pass in my life. Every word of prophecy spoken over me is coming to light. That which God has spoken, I hold on to it. I will see the desires of my heart. I will see the travails of my heart. My hands will touch it. God is bringing what is in my heart and putting it in my hands. The glorious future God has for me, I will experience in Jesus name.
by Rev Dunamis Okunowo | Oct 27, 2021 | Singles
Reading Time: 2 minutes
It happens all the time. You fall in love, you make commitments, in some cases, wedding plans begin, and then like a mighty tornado from nowhere, doubt hits you like you hit someone with a sledge hammer.
I thought I was in love! Where is this doubt coming from? O Lord, help me!
It even gets more confusing when compromise or specifically, sex is involved. You hardly know what to do. On one hand, you think you love him or her, but when you think about your future together, a lump rises in your throat and a subtle fear meanders in the inner crevices of your mind.
What do you do at such times? This is what we want to look at this morning.
At what points do doubts occur? Here are some:
1. A relationship is outside of God’s will and God needed to get your attention.
2. A relationship is actually God’s will, but the devil wants to confuse you so that you can step out of that will.
3. You have huge and sometimes unrealistic expectations and unfortunately the expectations are far from being realised.
4. You are in a relationship and it is God’s plan for you, but somewhere along the line, you are caught in sex. The devil would usually bring guilt trips and if you stay habitually in the compromise, confusion will enter the soul and you won’t know your left from right.
5. You are not informed and you are ignorant of your basic spiritual rights, you will easily get confused and yield to doubt.
6. You start a relationship or courtship without seeking God’s will. That conviction would not be there and doubts would have an upper hand.
7. You sought direction about your marriage from some prophet without a personal adventure in seeking God’s face.
8. You go into a relationship or marriage in order to escape from something. After your escape,then you start asking whether you really love the person.
9. All your mentors, pastor, and even parents are against the marriage except you. Doubt will surely come eventually.
10. Marriage is not all about roses and flowers, when the thorns show up, they usually come in the basket of doubt.
The next thing is “will one ever get to a place in life where doubt is completely extricated and will never occur again?” Like take a gun and shoot doubt for ever and ever?
I will talk about that tomorrow.
Don’t miss it.
CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I am not confused.
PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Pray that every doubt will be destroyed
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
“Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.” (Php 4:7, MSG)
ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Spend time in God’s presence
BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
2 Chronicles 6-7; Psalm 136
by Rev Dunamis Okunowo | Oct 26, 2021 | Oil For Today
Reading Time: < 1 minute
Today is Oil For Today – Day 109. Let’s lift up our voice one more time as we pray to God! Watch Video on Youtube HERE. Check other days HERE.
Scriptures For Prayers Today
Oil For Today – Day 109
[2] I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron:
Isa 45:2 (KJV)
Prayer Points For Today
Oil For Today – Day 109
- Begin to thank God for today.
- Pray that God will go ahead of you today.
- Declare your victory over that mountain standing before you.
- Begin to shatter every gate of limitation that the enemy has placed on your way.
- Break every demonic chain in your life – relationship/marriage, business, job, etc.
- Pray that God will straighten your life today.
- Pray for your local assembly; declare that the gates of hell will not prevail against her.
- Begin to pray for peace in your nation.
- Go ahead and make your personal requests for the day known to the Lord.
- Begin to thank the Lord for answered prayers.
Confession For Today
Oil For Today – Day 109
Today, God goes before me. I have the leading of the holy spirit. All crooked places are made straight for me. I have direction and light to walk in God’s plan for me today. God is breaking and shattering the gates of brass in my marriage, relationship, health, and finances. I receive deliverance today. Glory to God. Now, even now, the shackles and bars of Iron are cut in sunder. No more will I be held back in Jesus’ name. Amen.
by Rev Dunamis Okunowo | Oct 26, 2021 | Singles
Reading Time: 2 minutes
You are in love with this person? What do you do?
Yellow or red card?
By the way, what are yellow and red cards?
According to Wikipedia, A player who has been cautioned (with yellow card) may continue playing in the game; however, a player who receives a second caution in a match is sent off (shown the yellow card again, and then a red card), meaning that he must leave the field immediately and take no further part in the game.
Case 1
You are in a relationship but your lover is not interested in the things of God like before, realizes this and is trying to work on it.
As a counselor or referee, I will surely bring out a card and it will be: YELLOW!
He or she can continue in the relationship because of the willingness to work on it and consciously do something about it.
Case 2
Your lover is not interested in the things of God like before, but is open to counsels and is really seeking mentoring.
It will surely be a yellow card – a warning because he or she is open to correction.
Case 3
Your lover is not interested in the things of God but thinks he is okay and is not open to any advice. The card is: RED!
It is dangerous to give your heart to such a person, because he or she already showed you who he is.
It is fool-hardy to continue in a relationship with such a person.
Case 4
You have caught him lying on you once. The card will be: YELLOW!
There is a possibility it’s a mistake. But time will tell.
Case 5
You have caught him or her lying and cheating on you severally. Nothing other than: RED!
He or she is not likely to change soon. Walk out of such relationship and then do a thanksgiving!
May God bless you!
CONFESSION FOR THE DAY
I am discerning Lord
PRAYER FOR THE DAY
Open my eyes, Lord
THOUGHT OF THE DAY
Php 1:9-10 (KJV) And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment; [10] That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ;
ACTION PLAN FOR THE DAY
Go through the list of your friends and make decisions
BIBLE READING FOR THE DAY
Jeremiah 23-25
