OUTREACH TO WIDOWS
Opening Prayer
Prayer 1
Father, in the name of Jesus, I thank you for bringing me and my family into the month of February 2024. Thank you, Lord, for watching over us and for supplying our needs. Thank you, Father, for all you are doing through Feeding All Nation Through Jesus Christ.
“O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.”
Psalms 118:1
Prayer 2
Father, in the name of Jesus, I command anything drying up the joy of The Lord in my life to come out now and never return in the name of Jesus. I receive grace to remain joyful in Jesus’ name.
“…Every plant, which my heavenly Father hath not planted, shall be rooted up.”
Matthew 15:13
Prayer 3
Father, in the name of Jesus, we command every attack of the wicked against the growth and expansion of Feeding All Nation Through Jesus Christ to be destroyed by fire. Father, establish this commission in every nation in Jesus’ name.
“Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end,…”
Isaiah 9:7
TEACHING SERIES
FOCUS: JOY
Our Spiritual Focus for the month of February 2024 is Joy.
Habakkuk 3:17-19
“Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls:
Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will joy in the God of my salvation.
The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places…”
Joy is a commandment!
“Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.”
Philippians 4:4
Q: What is Joy?
A: Joy is the emotion you feel at salvation.
Joy is the outward show of appreciation of what God is doing in and around you.
Joy is the barometer of your spiritual life.
Joy is a fruit of the Spirit.
“For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.”
Romans 14:17
Q: Why should I be joyful in the Lord?
A: The joy of the Lord keeps the presence of God. The joy of God in your life keeps and preserves your blessings.
It keeps the devil away. Habakkuk 4:19
Joy is not the same as positive thinking.
Your joy in Christ Jesus should not be terminated by any situation of life.
Your joy is not determined by how much you have in your wallet or bank account.
Q: Can Joy be terminated?
A: Yes
Q: How?
A: By murmuring and complaining
Joel 1:12
HOW TO MAINTAIN YOUR JOY
1. Getting born again
2. Remaining in faith
3. Fellowshipping with brethren
4. Studying the Bible.
5. Praying Always
6. Singing songs of praises to God.
7. Praying in the Holy Ghost
8. Not giving attention to the devil and negative thoughts
9. Staying away from toxic people
10. Trusting in the Lord.
BENEFITS OF HAVING THE JOY OF THE LORD
1. You carry the presence of God.
2. Prayer becomes a delight.
3. Songs of praises flow into your heart
4. The favor of God comes upon you
5. Barriers are broken
6. You live in divine health
7. Your needs are supernaturally met
8. You live in prosperity
9. Divine direction
10. The angels of God minister to you.
SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES
Habakkuk 3:17-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
Romans 14:17, Romans 8:35, Galatians 5:22, James1:2, 1 Corinthians 10:10, Ephesians 5:19, Psalms 95:1-3, Psalms 149:3, 1 Timothy 1:19, Romans 8:37, 2 Corinthians 6:10, Joel 1:12, Psalms 7:17, Psalms 9:2, Psalms 9:11, Psalms 30:4, Psalms 33:2-3.