Guard Your Heart Magazine April 2021 Issue 4

GUARD YOUR HEART

MAGAZINE APRIL 2021 ISSUE 4

PERSEVERANCE PRAYERS THAT MOVE MOUNTAINS

GYHM.ORG

STARTING A BUSINESS

WHY IS PRAYER IMPORTANT

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FROM THE EDITOR

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THE ART OF PRAYER

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PERSEVERANCE

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PRAYERS THAT MOVE MOUNTAINS

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90 DAYS OF PRAYER

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STARTING A BUSINESS

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from the editor Guard your Heart Magazine existences in order to glorify God and be a positive model to Christians worldwide. This magazine was birth through faith and prayer. It is a Christian magazine and focuses on various topics that needs to be addressed in the Christian community worldwide.

We believe that the word of God is alive and a two edge-sword. As you read each testimony and

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the

article in this magazine it is my hope that you will

Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

be inspired and transformed more into the image

plans to give you hope and a future."

of Jesus Christ. Through this magazine I hope you

Jeremiah 29:11

will make a stand for your Christian views and will live a life of purpose.

If you are creative in any way through poetry, writing or want to share your testimony in this magazine or write on a topic that you are passionate about contact us at gyhmmagzine@gmail.com.

Jovenise Benjamin

Jovenise Benjamin EDITOR IN CHIEF

THE BIRTH OF A MOVEMENT Guard Your Heart Ministries or GYHM was founded on December 2017 by Jovenise Benjamin. This ministry was first launched as a Facebook page and since then has expanded. GYHM has members all around the world. Besides our main page we have two private Facebook groups: Guard Your Heart Ministries (ladies) and Guard Your Heart Ministries (gentleman). On the main page as well as the private pages we post daily devotionals, advice, quotes and scriptures to inspire others.

As of 2020, GYHM has a website, gyhm.org and has also launched a clothing store on teespring.com.

In 2020, the Lord begun to speak to our founder about launching a magazine, which has been a childhood dream of hers. The purpose of Guard Your Heart Magazine is to empower and inspire others to dream big and pursue their God given dreams. We hope that each story shared will inspire you to overcome the hurdles in your life and pursue what God has laid out in your heart to do.

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PRAYER IS THE PLACE OF REFUGE FOR EVERY WORRY, A FOUNDATION FOR CHEERFULNESS, A SOURCE OF CONSTANT HAPPINESS, A PROTECTION AGAINST SADNESS. John Chrysostom

BY JOVENISE BENJAMIN

The Art of Praying

natural unless we have a relationship with someone it will be hard for us to know who that person is and it is only by getting closer to that person can become to understand who that person is. Since God created us, it’s only through getting close to Him can we begin to understand our

If God is all knowing why pray?

purpose and destiny.

There are many people who do not believe in prayer. They either doubt God exists, doubt He

Prayer is designed for us to establish a relationship

cares about them, doubt He will answer their

with God, present our problems and desires to Him

prayers or simply do not know how to pray. Prayer

and also for us to exercise our spiritual authority.

does not have to be difficult. You do not have to

When God made the universe, He established rules

shout or scream for your prayers to be effective.

and gave mankind authority to rule and reign. The

Prayer is not just for asking God for things. But,

earth realm is our sphere of authority and it is

communing with Him and establishing a

through prayer we invite God and the angels to

relationship with Him. Even though God knows

intervene. When we pray we do not have to be shy

what we need, He wants us to come to Him. He

about presenting our needs to God and through

wants us to pursue a relationship with Him for the

Christ we do not have to be scared to exercise our

purpose of getting to know who He is. Even in the

spiritual authority.

IN WORSHIP, GOD IMPARTS HIMSELF TO US. C.S.Lewis

PRAYER IS THE LINK THAT CONNECTS US WITH GOD A. B. Simpson

Perseverance

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Tell us about yourself and your journey with Yahweh?

II am Chidinma funmi Igwe* Nee Igbokwe, I am a mother to 4, 2 boys and 2 girls. I am a Nigerian and I was born [on the] 24th February, 1979 to a Pentecostal family. I studied Biochemistry and I am a Registered nurse, but into business. I am the 1st daughter and the 3rd child in the family of 5...being born and raised in Christian family entailed going to compulsory Sunday school, bible study, choir practice and other church programmes. I had a very strict upbringing, but I never really had a personal encounter with Jesus, which is also the experience of most children born in Christian homes. I started my journey with God not quite long [after] I got married...it all started when the devil began to attack me through and in marriage. I guess that all these years God was looking for a way to get my attention as He did with Moses in the burning Bush.

When God needs your attention He can use any means to get it, my marriage was His means, as the enemy attacked I started finding my way back to God and purpose, like Job in the Bible, tests and trials came and He used every [bit] of it to get me back on track. At some point God used His servant to speak to me "YOU ARE A WOMAN ON A JOURNEY, HE MANDATED ME TO WRITE DOWN AND KEEP RECORDS OF ALL HE IS SHOWING AND TELLING ME AND THAT HE WILL REQUIRE THE RECORD FROM [ME] SOMEDAY. HE SAID HE WILL USE MY EXPERIENCES TO TEACH OTHERS AND DELIVER MANY FROM SIMILAR CHALLENGES." Then the journey started, I really want to encourage someone that God may show you the beginning and end of a matter but He may never show you the process, because you may abandon your crown when you see the process. But per time He will reveal things He needs you to know. Since 2005, I have been on this journey, I have had moments of pain, hurt, sorrow, tears, pressure, despair...that is my PRUNING PROCESS...but I can categorically say, each step led me to JESUS, I am a project in His hands, it’s becoming better and I’m emerging Victorious.

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What does it mean to you, to wait on the Lord?

What has been the biggest obstacle you’ve overcome in your life?

Waiting means to allow time to go by, especially while staying in one place without doing very much until someone comes, or until something that you are expecting happens or until you can do something.

Synonyms of wait are: await, delay, expect, hang, linger, remain, stay and watch.

The enemy has come up with lots of obstacles in my Journey, but, thank God we overcame him by the blood of the lamb and by the words of our testimony. He has come by attacking my mindset, attacking my health and finances. He also attacked my marriage but the one that hit me most was when my 4 children were snatched from me in 2016. They were 9yrs, 8yrs, 6yrs and 3yrs respectively.

But from my own experiences, literally I came to a conclusion that a period of waiting can be likened as a time of examination where God is the Chief Examiner.

He gives you a personal script (your test). Your [test] may be different from mine test questions [and] He is supervising as you solve your questions. I tell people as your writing yours be careful of your behaviours and attitude during your waiting periods, for He is accessing, scoring and judging your actions. NOTE there are no jumping of classes at this stage....this scriptures dropped in my spirit psalms 46:10, be still and know that I am God...remember refrain from murmurings, too much complaining, backbiting, bitterness, resentment, etc.

What does perseverance and faith mean to you?

Perseverance means doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success.

James 1:12 While FAITH is absolute trust in God's love regardless of our circumstances.

Hebrew 11:1 and Hebrew 11:6 Perseverance is one fruit of the spirit a lot of Christians shy away from. Looking at these scriptures and the things God spoke to me about and showed me, they helped me a great deal to keep pressing on.

Moreover, I knew I have gone too far to go back. Deep down also I know that there are no failures with God. But when the Journey gets fierce and tough, I run back to God and also to my Journals and begin to draw strength and encouragement from His promises and also His reassuring words. He loves me with an everlasting love, my trust and faith in God keeps increasing, also some experiences I had that were near death experiences. Where He delivered me from, I knew it could only be because of His love for me [and it] made my faith grow very strong, at some point when the enemy found out how resilient I was, he bought on distractions, but JESUS by His love, kept bringing me back to purpose.

It felt like my life has totally crumbled as a mom, it was the worst and hardest hit. I lost my bearing and focus, I became too anxious and at some point I got very bitter. So many times, I heard the Lord say to me, that He will bring back my children, I expected this whole ordeal to be over in a matter of days. I asked Him a lot of questions. I wondered how I could concentrate without them. So [many] times, I will be expectant and the next moment all my hopes dashed. I became resentful, this bitterness got me into cycles and I couldn't forgive those who were instrumental to this issue.

The absence of them in my life almost ruined my health because sometimes I couldn't imagine how these children were faring, because I was completely cut off from them. Everything about me felt shut down like all doors were locked against me. Until the time the Lord started speaking about my heart, the issues of my heart kept popping up until a dear sister in the Lord spoke to me what God said concerning forgiveness....her words where Holy Spirit inspired, they hit my heart like arrows and that night I surrendered my heart completely to God to mend, heal and restore. She spoke to me about the need to "Let go," so that God can fight for me and that unforgiveness blocks blessings.

From that day the healing process started. I began to drop past and hanging hurts, pains, sorrow, abuse, mockery etc. From that point I started witnessing that obstacles were been cleared, doors started opening again, my children reconnected with me and am expectant of many more back to back testimonies. I have come to understand that where the devil hits you the most is your strong point and I believe soonest the world will hear my story, that God transformed to His glory.

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When you found yourself faced with this obstacle what steps did you take to begin the process of overcoming this challenge?

As I said earlier, the 1st step began when I surrendered my heart to the Holy Spirit for mending, healing and restoration. Though at some point the devil will flash some bitter memories to stall what God is doing in my life. But by the mercy of God, I kept healing, it’s not a one-off process, it requires continuous renewing of the mind and heart. Romans 12:2... I kept asking for the help of the Holy Spirit, I started dropping the excess baggage of past and hanging hurts, I kept speaking to my heart "you have no space for to harbor hurts."

Also I have learnt to use my words positively and wisely...I decree and declare what I want to see and call them forth and thirdly, really I am a woman that the Lord helped...by his grace I love to worship, that takes me to a higher realm...when I go into target worship things shift for me and lastly I keep companion of those that will help me grow and people higher than me who will speak grace filled words of encouragement, lastly my mom is a strong prayer pillar beside me, she uses her maternal position of authority to speak over my life and the devil backs out.

Most importantly the Lord has used my experiences to raise me as an intercessor and by his grace this fire is ever increasing.

I noticed when I began to walk in forgiveness, I started having open doors. It dawned on me that unforgiveness and hurts closes one's doors and for my doors to remain permanently open that they are not welcomed in my heart, my health also improved greatly and experienced more Joy.

What Bible verse(s) motivate you to keep trusting God?

Why did you keep going when it got really tough? (What motivated you? What tools or coping methods did you use to keep you from quitting?)

There are very many scriptures that has been a source of help, strength, comfort, rest and inspiration to me, God's word is true and they stand sure.

According to the word of God in James 1:12 and Hebrew 12:2, Blessed is the man that endureth Temptation, for when he is tried he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to them that Love God. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus the author and the finisher of our faith, who for the Joy that was set before him, endured the cross despising the shame and sat down at the right hand of God...

The word of God is INFALLIBLE, I have come to know when God speaks he will stand by His word to fulfil it.

I trust Him, I have seen him change stories, heal terminal diseases, elevate people and debase the proud. I know he will never fail me and he won't start failing with me because he has a track record of keeping his words. So my whole duty is to wait patiently for Him to come at His time...all I do is to ask for grace per time as I wait.

Isaiah 40:8, Habakkuk 2:3, Isaiah 40:31, 1 Peter 5:10, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 8:18, Revelation 12:11, Isaiah 7:7, Matthew 16:18, Job 13:15, Job 23:10 and many others.

What Bible verse(s) motivate you to keep trusting God? 1. Walking in the knowledge that Victory has already be won for you on the Cross...so it is left for us to walk in Victory.

2. Walking in authority and dominion...we are the children of the kingdom...we rule and reign for our father is the king...The Lion of tribe of Judah.

3. Always enquire from the Lord...David enquired of the Lord and he asked should I pursue, will I overtake and will I recover all, The father said, pursue, surely you will overtake and recover all.

Throughout this moment, I run back to his words and his promises to me...I personally don't play with my Journals...because he mandated me to write Revelations, dreams and prophetic words...so I draw strength from them as I continue to press in and push through prayer.

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What Bible Character(s) inspire you?

A lot of Bible characters are there for us to glean from.

Abraham, Job, Deborah, Jael, Abigail, Paul, David, Jehoshaphat, Gideon, Zelophehad’s' daughters and a host of others continually inspires me.

Why should Christians pray?

For me prayer is a necessity for a victorious Christian life. It’s a telephone line to heaven, many battles have been conquered on the knees. There is a saying, "If there is a man to pray, there is a God to answer.” I am a living witness that prayer works.

The scriptures says, an effectual and fervent prayer avails much and the Bible in Luke 18:1 says, men ought always pray and not faint. So prayer is a live wire of the Church.

Note, you can never pray too much, Prayers piles up for you which even the unborn generations can reap from.

Whatever challenges you are facing take it to God in prayer because you can never kneel before God and kneel before men.

There is great power in prayers and God answers prayers.

What differences have you experienced in your life as a result of prayer?

I have witness tremendous and countless breakthroughs through prayers....God has turned situations around for me in my life, family, health, finances and even in the lives of people around me...the power of prayer cannot be over emphasized.

Prayers changes things, moves mountains, brings solution, brings deliverance, etc.

What scriptures would you give to others while praying?

There are very many scriptures that has been a source of help, strength, comfort, rest and inspiration to me, God's word is true and they stand sure.

Isaiah 40:8, Habakkuk 2:3, Isaiah 40:31, 1 Peter 5:10, Jeremiah 29:11, Isaiah 8:18, Revelation 12:11, Isaiah 7:7, Matthew 16:18, Job 13:15, Job 23:10 and many others.

What advice would you give to someone looking for a fresh start?

I am a true example that God can give a Fresh start.

If He gave me a fresh start, He can give those who desire fresh starts one.

1.Firstly...you have to surrender your life, your will and your ways to Him, confess your shortcomings genuinely to Him, ask for forgiveness and also for grace to live for Him in spirit and in truth.

2.Secondly...look inwards and pinpoint areas in your life you got it wrong or strayed from Him and make conscious efforts and plans to keep it right. Keep straight records because God does not encourage waste.

3.Ask him for wisdom. James 1:5 4.Be patient and prayerfully seek for guidance for a fresh start [and] be a good steward.

5.Work on your plans.

6.Commit your plans to God and ask him to breathe on your plans. Proverbs 16:3 7.Trust God to see you through for He is THE ALL SUFFICIENT GOD AND PROVIDER.

I have been healed through prayers, God reconnected me with my children through consistent prayer.

Calamities have been averted through prayers....

Bible says pray without Ceasing.....whether you are seeing a green light keep praying...consistent prayer births a miracle...Never give up as long as you are calling on God.

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What advice do you have for the youth or your descendants?

Most youths are under intense pressure from family, society, peers, church, school, etc. This pressure makes it pretty difficult for them to lead a good life and because of these pressures many destinies are slaughtered on the altar of INSATIABLE APETITE FOR UNNECESSARY WANTS. Technology has played a wild game on the youths increasing the huge appetite of acquisition and this have left many youths in a state of IMPATIENCE. There is no room for patience again in our lives. Hence this saying “patience is a flower that grows not in everyone garden.”

All we need is JESUS, HE IS THE ANSWER TO ALL OUR QUESTIONS AND LONGINGS. My prayer is the Revival fire of God will hit all corners of the world and burn out everything that the Lord has not planted in our lives. John 10:10 says, the enemy came to steal, to kill and to destroy, but I have come that you may have life abundantly.

Is there anything else you would like to add?

Patience, perseverance and contentment are keys we need. With Jesus on our side, we will get there!

We are Winners in Christ Jesus.

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BLESSED IS THE ONE WHO PERSEVERES UNDER TRIAL BECAUSE, HAVING STOOD THE TEST, THAT PERSON WILL RECEIVE THE CROWN OF LIFE THAT THE LORD HAS PROMISED TO THOSE WHO LOVE HIM James 1:12

NOW FAITH IS CONFIDENCE IN WHAT WE HOPE FOR AND ASSURANCE ABOUT WHAT WE DO NOT SEE. Hebrew 11:1

AND WITHOUT FAITH IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLEASE GOD, BECAUSE ANYONE WHO COMES TO HIM MUST BELIEVE THAT HE EXISTS AND THAT HE REWARDS THOSE WHO EARNESTLY SEEK HIM. Hebrew 11:6

DO NOT CONFORM TO THE PATTERN OF THIS WORLD, BUT BE TRANSFORMED BY THE RENEWING OF YOUR MIND. THEN YOU WILL BE ABLE TO TEST AND APPROVE WHAT GOD'S WILL IS--HIS GOOD, PLEASING AND PERFECT WILL. Romans 12:2

LET US FIX OUR EYES ON JESUS, THE AUTHOR AND PERFECTER OF OUR FAITH, WHO FOR THE JOY SET BEFORE HIM ENDURED THE CROSS, SCORNING ITS SHAME, AND SAT DOWN AT THE RIGHT HAND OF THE THRONE OF GOD. James 1:12

4 Ways to Strengthen Your Prayer Life

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Pray everyday.

When is comes to any skill you want to increase or master you must practice. Likewise, if you want to develop a strong prayer life you must pray everyday.

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Pray using scripture.

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Go to prayer service at church.

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Find a prayer buddy.

The Bible is the written word of God that is alive and a two-edge sword. God is bind to His word and it does not return to Him void.

Praying scripture empowers your prayer to be more effective.

Iron sharpens iron. When you are around others who are praying it ignites a fire in you to persevere in prayer. Corporate prayer also empower your prayers to be more effective.

Having a prayer buddy keeps you accountable. When you do not feel like praying that person should encourage you to continue to pray.

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TYPES OF PRAYERS God does not just want to hear from you when you are in trouble and there are problems. He wants to hear from you at all times. Rejoice at all times.

Pray without ceasing. Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Do not extinguish the Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-19

1. Prayers of supplication

Then I acknowledged my sin to you and did not

This type of prayer is focused on presenting your

cover up my iniquity. I said, ‘I will confess my

heart desires and problems to God.

transgressions to the Lord.’ And you forgave the guilt of my sin” Psalm 32:5

Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer; And give heed to the voice of my supplications! Psalm 86:6

6. Prayer of Intercession This prayer focuses on praying for others.

2. Prayers of praise This type of prayer is focused on singing and

“And so, from the day we heard, we have not

dancing to give God praise for who He is and

ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be

what He has done.

filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to

It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing

walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully

praises to Your name, O Most High. Psalm 92:1

pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God.

3. Prayer of Adoration

May you be strengthened with all power,

This type of prayer is focused on worshiping the

according to his glorious might, for all

Lord out of deep awe for who He is and His

endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks

creation.

to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light”

“Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his

Colossians 1:9-12

name alone is exalted; his splendor is above the earth and the heavens” Psalm 148:13

7. Praying in tongues This prayer focuses on praying in your heavenly

4. Prayers of Thanksgiving

language.

This prayer focuses on being grateful for what God has done.

For one who speaks in a tongue speaks not to men but to God; for no one understands him,

“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love

but he utters mysteries in the Spirit. 1

endures forever. Cry out, ‘Save us, God our Savior;

Corinthians 14:2

gather us and deliver us from the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name, and glory in

Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness.

your praise’” (1 Chronicles 16:34-35).

For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us

5. Prayer of Confession

with groanings too deep for words. Romans

This prayer focuses on asking God for forgiveness.

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Prayers

that move mountains

4 PRAYERS THAT WILL MOVE MOUNTIANS

GOD, I SURRENDER MYSELF TO YOU. I THANK YOU THAT I AM FEARFULLY AND WONDERFULLY MADE. THANK YOU FOR THE GRACE TO BE YOUR CHILD. LORD, I HAVE FAITH THAT YOU WILL DO AS YOU SAID YOU WOULD DO. LORD, I ASK THAT YOU PURIFY MY HEART AND MIND AND REMOVE THE IMPURITIES IN ME THAT ARE CONTRIBUTING TO MOUNTAINS IN MY LIFE. SET ME FREE LORD AND PURIFY ME BY THE BLOOD OF CHRIST. IN JESUS NAME. AMEN!

IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS LET THE BLOOD OF CHRIST ARISE TO SPEAK ON MY BEHALF. BECAUSE OF THE FINISH WORK OF THE CROSS LET EVERY DEMONIC FORCE TORMENTING ME, PREVENTING MY PROGRESS, DELAYING MY FUTURE AND STEALING MY BLESSINGS BE RENDERED POWERLESS IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS. LET THE ANGELS OF GOD ARISE TO FIGHT ON MY BEHALF.

IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST EVERY DEMONIC CURSE HINDERING MY LIFE AND HOLDING MY BLESSINGS HOSTAGE I CALL YOU FORTH BEFORE THE THRONE ROOM OF GOD IN THE COURTS OF HEAVEN. BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST, YOU HAVE NO LEGAL RIGHT TO ME. I AM REDEEMED SANCTIFIED, WHOLE AND VICTORIOUS. BY THE BLOOD OF CHRIST DISEASE, ILLNESS AND FEAR HAS NO AUTHORITY OVER ME.

IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS EVERY DEMONIC PLAN OVER MY LIFE IS DESTROYED. I DECLARE I AM WALKING IN VICTORY IN EVERY AREA OF MY LIFE. I DECLARE PSALM 91 OVER MY LIFE. NO WEAPON FORMED AGAINST ME WILL PROSPER. NO WEAPON OF LACK, TORMENT, FEAR OR ILLNESS WILL PREVAIL IN MY LIFE. I PLEAD THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST OVER MY LIFE AND DECLARE I AM PROTECTED FROM DEMONIC ATTACKS. I THANK YOU GOD FOR FIGHTING ON MY BEHALF.

10 Ways to strengthen your Faith 1.

Read the Bible daily.

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Pray.

Memorize scripture.

3.

Attend church services.

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Renew your mind daily.

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6. Listen to sermons online.

7. When you go through trials do not complain but see it as an opportunity to grow.

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Surround yourself with God-fearing friends.

9. Forgive yourself and never give up.

10. Do not compare your walk to others but keep your gaze on Christ.

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PSALM 19

1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.

2 Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge.

3 They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heard from them.

4 Yet their voice[b] goes out into all the earth, their words to the ends of the world.

In the heavens God has pitched a tent for the sun.

5 It is like a bridegroom coming out of his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course.

6 It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is deprived of its warmth.

7 The law of the Lord is perfect, refreshing the soul.

The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.

8 The precepts of the Lord are right, giving joy to the heart.

The commands of the Lord are radiant, giving light to the eyes.

9 The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever.

The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous.

10 They are more precious than gold, than much pure gold; they are sweeter than honey, than honey from the honeycomb.

11 By them your servant is warned; in keeping them there is great reward.

12 But who can discern their own errors?

Forgive my hidden faults.

13 Keep your servant also from willful sins; may they not rule over me.

Then I will be blameless, innocent of great transgression.

14 May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

Faith Faith produce hope Faith abides Faith protects Faith comes from God's word Faith produce miracles Faith arise from grace Faith depends on God Faith believes in the impossible Faith without works is dead Faith rejects fear Faith rejects doubt Faith produce endurance Faith produce victory Faith is a shield Faith produce strength Faith produce healing Faith to faith the righteous live Faith does not give ups Faith is perfected by Christ Faith believes in God Faith activates the prophetic Faith produce sonship in Christ

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Hebrews 11:1 1 Corinthians 13:13 1 Thessalonians 5:8 Romans 10:17 Mark 11:22-24 Ephesians 2:8-9 1 Corinthians 2:5 Hebrews 11:1-13:25 James 2:14-26 James 1:5-8 James 1:5-8 2 Timothy 4:7 1 John 5:4 Ephesians 6:16 1 Corinthians 16:13 Mark 10:52 Romans 1:17 1 Timothy 6:12 Hebrews 12:2 Mark 11:22 Hebrews 11:11 Galatians 3:26

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Hope Hope is found in Christ Hope relies on God Hope believes in the future Hope brings honor Hope in God brings guidance Hope in God produce joy Hope in God produce peace Hope produce patience Hope builds faith Hope abides Hope does not bring shame Hope produce a future Hope produce trust in God Hope strengthens faith Hope believes God's promises Hope brings comfort Hope produce eternal life Hope is steadfast Hope trust God's word Hope deferred is bad Hope does not give up Hope rises from character

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Psalm 39:7 Psalm 147:11 Proverbs 23:18 Psalm 25:3 Psalm 25:5 Romans 15:13 Romans 15:13 Romans 12:12 Romans 8:24 1 Corinthians 13:13 Romans 5:5 Proverbs 23:18 Psalm 71:5 1 Peter 3:15 Hebrews 6:1 Lamentations 3:24 Titus 3:7 Hebrews 10:23 Psalm 119:114 Proverbs 13:12 Psalm 71:14 Romans 5:3-4

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Love Love covers a multitude of sin Love never ends Love is everlasting Love is selfless Love is patient Love is kind Love does not boast Love is not envious Love is not arrogant Love is not rude Love does not force Love is not irritable Love is not resentful Love rejects wrong doing Love bears all things Love supports Love is hopeful Love endures Love never ends Love is not secretive Love practice self-control Love is spelled G.O.D.

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1 Peter 4:8 1 Corinthians 13:8 Jeremiah 31:3 Philippians 2:3 1 Corinthians 13:4 1 Corinthians 13:4 1 Corinthians 13:4 1 Corinthians 13:4 1 Corinthians 13:4 1 Corinthians 13:5 1 Corinthians 13:5 1 Corinthians 13:5 1 Corinthians 13:5 1 Corinthians 13:5 1 Corinthians 13:7 1 Corinthians 13:7 1 Corinthians 13:7 1 Corinthians 13:7 1 Corinthians 13:8 Proverbs 27:5-6 2 Timothy 1:7 1 John 4:8

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HEBREWS 11:1

NOW FAITH IS CONFIDENCE IN WHAT WE HOPE FOR AND ASSURANCE ABOUT WHAT WE DO NOT SEE.

THE LORD’S SIGNET RING Gabriel Udensi Isolated in the coven An enclave of hallowed fountains Oozing out streams of esoteric knowledge Flashes of lights; beacons of wisdom Creating concentric circles of understanding Immersion of the Adept in the pool For a rebirth; a refinement Rituals for the Initiation The custom of all Adepts Shedding off debased carnality Putting away the garment of mortality Exchanged for the turban of immortality And enclothed with the regalia of righteousness Writhing in pains and sorrows Unavoidable birth pangs for the delivery of the New Self Circumcision by the Sword of the Spirit The death of Self and fleshly desires On the altar of sacrifice and submission Springing forth of the New Creature Rebirth of the New Man The hidden man of the heart Emergence of a god Manifestation of a Son of God Entrusted with priesthood Anointed as a king To rule and prevail over darkness

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A watchman; an intercessor An arbitrator of his people A delocalized altar; A medium; an oracle, Who stands in the gap, Making intercessions; groaning And supplications As he contends with forces, Powers and principalities, Ancient rulers; princes of darkness, Heaven dispatches legions of warrior angels And with the Sword of the Spirit, The battle is won He is a man of all time victory Always triumphant through Christ The effect and benefit of the Cross A man of war, With divine endorsement And seal of approval A god among mortals He had become the Lord’s Signet Ring!

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GABRIEL UDENSI

THE MAN OF SORROWS Sorrowful unto death Dying a sorrowful death Dying another's death Of His own accord Of which the accused Can never afford Buried with sinners Caged souls in sheol Craving for the Savior To save their souls Empowered by His Spirit Overpowered the evil spirit; Uncaged caged souls From the caves of sheol Triumphant over death Risen from the dead Seen by His Angels Touched by His disciples Ascended to the above Enthroned gloriously to abode Sitted far above all Intercedes for His Saints always And His Name, reigns above all!

90 DAYS OF PRAYER

90 DAYS PRAYER FOR YOUR SPOUSE AND FUTURE SPOUSE.

PRAYER PRAYER PRAYER PRAYER PRAYER PRAYER JUNE 1 2021 TO AUGUST 29 2021

EBONY DE'QUASIA STEELE

THE 90 DAY PRAYER FOR YOUR SPOUSE WAS FULL OF WISDOM AND GEMS FOR US TO LOOK AT AND EVALUATE.

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The biggest lesson I’ve learned is WAITING

3. How has Guard your heart Ministries (GYHM)

and patiently waiting on God to do what he

impacted your life?

said he was going to do.

GYHM appeared when I was at my lowest in life. It helped me turn around my life by reading my word and praying specifically for certain things.

1.Tell us about yourself?

My name is Ebony and I’m from a small town in Louisiana.

I’m 29 years old and a mother of a 2 year old son. I teach special Education and will soon branch out as an entrepreneur.

2. How would you describe your walk with Yahweh? What is your testimony?

My walk with God started in 2014 as the result of a broken heart. God had never spoken to me and one night at church he did and the rest is history. My present walk could be stronger but I get in my own way.

4. How has the 90 Days prayer challenge for future and current spouses impacted your life?

The 90 day prayer for your spouse was full of wisdom and gems for us to look at and evaluate. It showed me the beauty in waiting and how God doesn’t leave us but prepares us for what he wants us to have.

5. What has been the biggest lesson you’ve learned during the 90 Days challenge?

The biggest lesson I’ve learned is WAITING and patiently waiting on God to do what he said he was going to do.

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6. What changes have you noticed in your life as a result of the 90 Days Challenge?

The changes I’ve noticed is how to wait on God with just me and him and not to rush out of desperation or loneliness.

7. What has stood out to you the most about the prayers during the 90 Days challenge?

What stood out the most was how Ms. Benjamin was so accurate in prayer and scriptures. She touched every place that I needed to be healed and she did a great job of ministering to us.

8. Are these the type of prayers you would normally pray for your future or current spouse?

These are prayers that I’m praying for my future spouse. I’ve been praying for him even more so this year.

9. What advice do you have for those trusting God for a

Wait on God and do not rush into a relationship out of desperation.

spouse?

Continue to trust God with everything you have left. He’s going to send you a man after his own heart and that will love you unconditionally 10. Is there anything else you would like to add?

I would love to call in and pray for spouses next time for the challenge.

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"Pray as much as you can for you and your future spouse so your coming together can be a blessing for both of you and for others."

MARISABEL REYES

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My bond with the Lord has been going

I went to a Non-Christian College and I started to

stronger the past three years. I am learning a

question my Christian beliefs, but it was in that place

lot about Him, living for Him, and discovering

I met a Spirit Filled Christian that introduce me an

Him in new ways that have made me fall in

Assembly of God Church where I learned more

love with Him in a greater way than before.

about God, grace and the Holy Spirit. (My previous church didn’t believe in the move of the Holy Spirit, let alone His gifts). My bond with the Lord has been

1.Tell us about yourself?

I am believer in Jesus Christ that lives in Peru. I attend a Spirit Filled Church in my country and I serve as an Usher. I love to serve and help others. I work in Human Resources for more than ten years now. I am single too.

2. How would you describe your walk with Yahweh? What is your testimony?

I was born into a family of non-believers. But God was gracious enough for my parents to choose a Christian School for me, among other things, because it will teach me values. I met the Lord in that school and I gave my life to Him when I was twelve.

going stronger the past three years. I am learning a lot about Him, living for Him, and discovering Him in new ways that have made me fall in love with Him in a greater way than before.

3. How has Guard your heart Ministries (GYHM) impacted your life?

Guard your heart ministry has been a blessing to me.

There is no single ministry in my church. In fact, almost everyone is married by now, except for the younger ones, so it has been good to have the company of fellow single believers and the good leadership that help us focus on the Lord in this time of waiting.

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4. How has the 90 Days prayer challenge for future and

Bible says that “Seek first his kingdom and his

current spouses impacted your life?

righteousness, and all these things will be given to you

It has helped me focus to pray about things I haven’t

as well.” In addition “Delight yourself in the Lord, and

considered before about me and my future spouse.

he will give you the desires of your heart.” These verses are important to me.

5. What has been the biggest lesson you’ve learned during the 90 Days challenge?

10. Is there anything else you would like to add?

That prayer is powerful but more so prayer with a focus

No, I learned a lot seeing your prayers

and a structure to be effective not only for me but for my future spouse.

6. What changes have you noticed in your life as a result of the 90 Days Challenge?

I feel more at peace, knowing that this period of my life is one of preparation, not one to be focusing on what I lack at the moment. My relationship with God has been strengthen.

7. What has stood out to you the most about the prayers during the 90 Days challenge?

That they were very focused and they include things I have not thought about praying before, like praying against bulling and laziness in both of us.

8. Are these the type of prayers you would normally pray for your future or current spouse?

No, I learned a lot seeing your prayers 9. What advice do you have for those trusting God for a spouse?

My advice would be not to focus on what you don’t have at the moment, but focus on Jesus. Enjoy Him, talk to Him and make your relationship with Him as stronger as possible. Pray as much as you can for you and your future spouse so your coming together can be a blessing for both of you and for others. Use this time to heal and develop your character for having a family.

My advice would be not to focus on what you don’t have at the moment, but focus on Jesus. Enjoy Him, talk to Him and make your relationship with Him as stronger as possible.

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DISHONEST MONEY DWINDLES AWAY, BUT WHOEVER GATHERS MONEY LITTLE BY LITTLE MAKES IT GROW.

Starting a Business

by Jovenise Benjamin

Starting a business is not difficult but it does take discipline, strategy, determination and faith. When it comes to business you have to start small before the business can become big.

So, any decision not to start at all because of fear is a big mistake.

Besides fear another hinderances that most people have in starting a business is capital or funds to start and manage the business. The good news concerning that is nowadays you can start a business with no cash.

How? There are several ways to do that. One way is to start a business on a platform that allows you to sell products without the need for you to pay upfront.

For instance, you can sell t-shirts and many other things online without ever having to make the t-shirts yourself. What you simply do is create a design, upload that design to a shirt prototype and sell that shirt online. The platform that you sell the t-shirts on will print the shirts for you and ship them to customers without the need for you to spend a dime. But, how are you going to get paid? Since the design is yours the company has no legal right to it and has to pay you a portion of the proceeds. The great thing is you get to set the price at which you want to sell the shirts.

So when a shirt is sold, the company whose platform you are using will calculate the cost of production or how much it cost them to make the shirt for you, charge you a fee and take their cost and give you the rest.

If you can’t find a platform to sell your desired product, there are other options. You can always go to a bank and apply for a loan. Around the world there are many nonprofit organizations who teach business skills and give loans to small businesses.

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There is also the option of taking a loan from family

A marketing plan is how you raise awareness for your

and friends or even offering them equity in the

company and draw in customers for the purpose of

business in return for a financial investment.

revenue and profit. Having a marketing plan is vital to longevity and success in business. A marketing plan will

Once you’ve overcome the challenges of fear and

make or break you. A marketing plan should include you

capital it’s also important to have a strategy. Two

intended audience or who you want to sell your

important parts of a business strategy will be a

products to and how you plan to attract these

business plan and a marketing plan. A business plan

customers. A good and effective marketing plan does

outlines the mission and vision of the company,

not have to cost you millions of dollars, what matters is

identifies the type of business the company is,

simply how you execute your plan. One of the best and

identifies the executives of the company and lays an

often free ways to market a business is through word of

overall objective and guidelines that can be followed

mouth.

for the lifetime of the company. It’s very important to have a business plan for your business. If you do not

There are no limits to how many businesses you can

have a business plan and something we’re to happen

have and having a business is the best way to generate

to you, it will be hard for others to keep you desired

wealth and leave generational wealth for your

vision and purpose for the company alive and this can

descendants. If you want to be in business but have

even lead to the end of the business.

fears and concerns about it contact me at jovenisebenjaminenterprise@gmail.com.

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2021

Write the Vision

jovenisebenjamin.com Reflecting on the past year and having a plan for the new year is very important. If you want to maximize your time, resources and success in 2021, purchase this 2021 "Write the Vision" digital planner.

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2 TIMOTHY 1:7

FOR THE SPIRIT GOD GAVE US DOES NOT MAKE US TIMID, BUT GIVES US POWER, LOVE AND SELFDISCIPLINE

"Meet your fears with faith."

MAX LUCADO

OVERCOMING FEAR The number one way the enemy attacks us is through our minds. It is through the mind that he sows seeds to manipulate us and try to make us forfeit our position of authority, forfeit our future, our stability, our faith and trust in Yahweh. Satan uses fear as a weapon to attack our minds and limit us. He uses fear to cause us to worry, doubt and give up. To combat the tactics of satan it’s important to build a defense system. Here are five ways to overcome fear.

1.Renew your mind. Renewing your mind means to reset your mindset. When you find yourself doubting and full of fear, rebuke those thoughts and shift your mind to other things such as scripture or sing a Christian song.

2.Faith. Faith is believing even when things seem impossible. No matter how the enemy attacks you make up your mind to believe what Yahweh has said He will do.

3.Read the Bible. When satan tempted Jesus Christ in the wilderness. He used scripture to rebuke the devil. When you read the Bible hide the words you read in your heart. Hiding the words mean to mediate on them and to memorize them. By doing this you will be able to use the word of God to stand your ground and rebuke the weapons of satan.

4.Surround yourself with spirit filled Christians.

5.Listen to worship music.

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JUICING

JUICING

When you are healthy you have so

Juicing can even help you clear

much energy and have the capacity

blemishes from your skin, maintain

Before God made mankind, He

to accomplish more because you

a healthy blood pressure and

made food in the form of plants,

feel good.

manage your blood sugar level.

eat. Fruits and vegetables contain

One very good way to increase

Juicing is not difficult and very

nutrients that the body needs to

good health, boost your immune

simple. You do not have to be

function. When we eat the body

system and boost your energy is

elaborate in what you combine

takes what we eat, extract the

through juicing. Juicing is the

together to juice. Simply take a few

nutrients and use those nutrients

process of taking fruits and

fruits clean them, remove the skin

as fuel to power us. What we eat

vegetables passing them through a

and blend them in a blender until it

influences our overall health and

blender and consuming the juice

become a clear liquid. If you take

ability to function.

that is produced. Juicing has many

juicing seriously and make the

benefits such as reducing your risk

decision to cut junk food from your

When the body is feed junk food

for many diseases, boosting your

diet you will see significant

the outcome of that are various

immune system, removing toxins

improvements in your health. If

health problems. But, when it is

from your body, improving your

you juice at least once a week you

feed food with good nutrients and

digestion and helping you lose

are guaranteed to see

are natural the results are good

weight.

improvements in how your health.

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Carrot Bliss 4 Medium Carrots

1 Medium Apple

1 large orange

Blend in a blender until smooth and enjoy.

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Green Power

3 cup Spinach 3 cup Pineapple Chunks 1 Cucumber 1 Large Orange 1 Small Ginger Root 1 Small green apple 1/2 Lemon Blend in a blender until smooth and enjoy.

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Orange Fiesta

1/4 cup Pineapple Chunks 2 Large Orange 1 Medium Apple 1 Mango 1/2 Lemon

Blend in a blender until smooth and enjoy.

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2021 DECLARATIONS No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.

Isaiah 54:17

In the mighty name of Jesus, I declare this is my year to shine. This is the year for me to access the blessings of God. This is the year for the enemy to release my blessings and return all he has stolen. I declare no weapon formed against me or my family will prosper. I declare the angels of the Lord are ordering my steps and making my path straight. I declare peace, joy, clarity, discernment, wisdom, humility and success are my portion. I declare my family members and I will have a sound mind in 2021. By the blood of Christ, I rebuke depression, anxiety and all manners of emotional instability from me and my family.

I declare blessings upon blessing upon me and my loved ones this year. I declare in the city and the countryside we will be blessed. We declare the favor of God is with us and we have favor with men.

By the power of Christ and the Holy Spirit I command and release angels to fight the devil and his agents on my behalf and my loved ones. I employ the angel of God to destroy every plan of the enemy concerning my life and the lives of my family members. I declare we are sealed and protected by the blood of Jesus Christ, who is the author and finisher of our faith. By the blood of Christ, we are covered from untimely death. By the blood of Christ, we are protected from every device and weapon of the enemy and his agents. By the blood of Christ my family and I are protected from witchcraft and workers of divination. I declare my family will serve the Lord and are moving from glory to glory. I declare my family is whole and prosperous. By the blood of Christ no one and nothing can stop our progress. In Jesus name. Amen!

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BIBLEFACTS

INTERESTING FACTS

01 THE GOSPEL

The first four books of the Bible are known as the gospel. Two of the four gospels do not tell the story of the birth of Christ. Those two books are John and Mark.

02 CHRISTIANS

The first time the disciples were called Christians was in Antioch in Acts 11:26. The word Christian means follower of Christ.

03 MARY

There are six different Mary's mention in the New Testament.

BUT HE ANSWERED, “IT IS WRITTEN, ‘MAN SHALL NOT LIVE

BY BREAD ALONE, BUT BY EVERY WORD THAT COMES FROM THE MOUTH OF GOD.’” MATTHEW 4:4

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LOOK TO THE LORD AND HIS STRENGTH; SEEK HIS FACE ALWAYS. 1 CHRONICLES 16:11

REJOICE ALWAYS, PRAY WITHOUT CEASING, GIVE THANKS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES; FOR THIS IS THE WILL OF GOD IN CHRIST JESUS FOR YOU 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18

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