OCTOBER 2, 2023

EXPERIENCE A TRANSFORMATION

“Romans 12:2 – “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.”

The role of the word of God in the process of change cannot be over emphasized. It is the catalyst for a lasting change. When you got saved, your spirit was recreated after Christ, but to see the character of Christ manifest in your life, you have to renew your mind with the word of God, as your actions are a product of your thoughts.

How you act is a product of how you think (Prov.23:7). Therefore, an attempt to change your character without changing the mind-set behind your actions will only bring a temporary change. Real transformation therefore begins from within and is then made manifest on the outside. This is why Apostle Paul instructs us to put off the old man by renewing in the attitude of our minds (Eph. 4:22-23), a message that our scriptural text today reiterates.

Thus, as you put off your old thinking pattern and begin to renew your mind with the Word of God, your actions will begin to change and your relationship with God and fellow men will begin to improve to the Glory of God. Halleluyah!

▫ DAILY PRAYER GUIDE
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Startup Prayer: Father in the name of Jesus, as I fellowship with your Word today, cause me to experience a transformation in my thinking and then in my life, in the name of Jesus.

PRAYER FOR A NATION – PORTUGAL
As a predominantly Catholic country, Portugal is even further unified by the culturally embedded traditions and practices of the Church. The Portuguese youth in particular are overlooked, and New Age ideals, Mormonism, and Jehovah’s Witnesses are beginning to take hold of those who do not know Christ. Increasing pursuit of individualism and material gain further blind the people from seeing their need for a Savior.

Prayer for the Nation:
Father in the name of Jesus, cause the veil of darkness that covers the face of the youths and unbelieving in the nation to be broken now, that the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ may shine in their hearts today, in the name of Jesus.

Prayer for the Leaders:
Father in the name of Jesus, cause the heart of the nation’s leaders to yearn for you today, that they may seek to you and be yielded to your will, in Jesus name.

Prayer for Israel – (Ps 122:6)
Father in the name of Jesus, we ask today, that there will be peace in Jerusalem and that your purposes be established in that city. Amen. (Ps 122:6)

PRAYER FOR UNITY IN THE CHURCH
Father in the name of Jesus, we pray that the church will become more conscious and fully involved in the ministry of reconciliation and evangelism, in Jesus name.

PRAYER FOR SOULS / REVIVAL
Father in the name of Jesus, we ask that you will cause the heart of every unsaved soul in our city to be fertile and prepared to receive the Good News of the Gospel that we preach, in Jesus name.

DAILY BIBLE STUDY
1Chronicles 21 & 22, Psalm 110, Colossians 3