WHY AFRICANS PRAY MORE THAN THE REST OF THE WORLD IS BECAUSE IN AFRICA, GOD DOES THE JOB OF THE GOVERNMENT! 1. ELECTRICITY ⚡ AFRICA: “Oh Lord, let there be light! Even if it’s for 2 hours!” EUROPE: “This LED bulb is too yellow, I’m returning it.” TRUTH: In Africa, power supply is a prayer point. In Europe, it’s a basic right. 2. WATER SUPPLY 🚿 AFRICA: “God, let it rain so we can fetch water!” EUROPE: “My shower is too cold. Fix it or I sue!” TRUTH: In Europe, taps flow. In Africa, faith flows. 3. JOBS & EMPLOYMENT 💼 AFRICA: “Jehovah, bless me with any job. Even volunteer, I’ll manage!” EUROPE: “I’m rejecting that role. The salary doesn’t reflect my worth.” TRUTH: In Africa, unemployment is a fasting topic. In Europe, it’s a policy issue. 4. SECURITY 🚔 AFRICA: “Father, may no stray bullet locate me today!” EUROPE: “There’s a suspicious sound outside, police arrived in 4 mins.” TRUTH: There, safety is law. Here, safety is prayer and luck. 5. ROADS & INFRASTRUCTURE 🛣️ AFRICA: “Lord, don’t let this pothole swallow my destiny.” EUROPE: “This small crack on the road is unacceptable!” TRUTH: In Africa, a smooth road is a testimony. In Europe, it’s standard. 6. HEALTHCARE 🏥 AFRICA: “Jesus, let the injection work, and not the side effect!” EUROPE: “Therapist booked. Medication free. Follow-up scheduled.” TRUTH: One gets healthcare from government. The other gets hope from prayer warriors. 7. EDUCATION ✏️ AFRICA: “God, let WAEC release results with mercy I sowed a seed 💰!” EUROPE: “Government paid for my Master’s. I got a scholarship too.” TRUTH: There, education is an investment. Here, it’s a miracle. 8. PENSION & RETIREMENT 👴🏽 AFRICA: “Jehovah, don’t let my pension be swallowed by corruption!” EUROPE: “I retired. Government sends monthly check.” REALITY: Here, retirement is fear and fasting. There, it’s relaxation and benefits. 9. VISA REQUEST ✈️ AFRICA: “Oh Lord, break every generational curse stopping this UK visa!” EUROPE: “I need a break. Might fly to Ghana for the weekend.” REALITY: In Africa, travelling = fasting, faith, and fire oil. In Europe, travelling = booking.com and a suitcase. BUT HERE’S THE REAL PROBLEM… High death rates Joblessness Poor security Land battles turning spiritual Sick people dying at church crusades instead of hospitals …because African leaders ENJOY it when you dump your problems on an imported god instead of holding them accountable! Why should they build hospitals when you'll run to prayer camps? By his stripes you're healed right? Why fix the road when your busy praying for travelling mercy on a deadly road? Why create jobs when your faith says “God will provide”? They know you won’t protest. You’ll just pray. And that’s how they win. AFRICANS WILL RAISE MILLIONS TO BUILD A CATHEDRAL……but won’t donate a dime to upgrade the clinic where their own mothers give birth on rusted beds with no gloves. We’ll buy: Imported church instruments HD projectors Shiny marble altars Designer suits for “Papa” And bulletproof cars for “Daddy G.O” Meanwhile, the local hospital: Has no electricity No running water One nurse doing the work of five And a doctor using a torchlight to deliver babies. AND HERE’S THE PLOT TWIST: The pastor you’re funding for “God’s work” won’t even treat malaria in that same country. When he's sick? Private jet to Europe. When you're sick? Pray. Fast. Sow a seed. Hope the hospital has Panadol. FINAL THOUGHT: God is NOT your governor. Angels are NOT civil engineers. Your miracle is called good governance. Stop calling on jesus/allah about things your local government chairman should’ve done. This is why most religious Africans tend to be less or non-religious

I told Jesus I’d build 1,000 churches before I die — Oyedepo Bishop David Oyedepo, the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners Chapel, says he made a vow to Jesus that he’d build 1,000 churches before leaving the earth.

*OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL* *DATE: MONDAY 9TH JUNE 2025.* *TOPIC: CLEAVE AS ONE, PART 1* *MEMORIZE* “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.” Genesis 2:24 (KJV) *BIBLE READING: PROVERBS 5:15-21* 15 Drink waters out of thine own cistern, and running waters out of thine own well. 16 Let thy fountains be dispersed abroad, and rivers of waters in the streets. 17 Let them be only thine own, and not strangers' with thee. 18 Let thy fountain be blessed: and rejoice with the wife of thy youth. 19 Let her be as the loving hind and pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; and be thou ravished always with her love. 20 And why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, and embrace the bosom of a stranger? 21 For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord, and he pondereth all his goings. *MESSAGE:* We live in a fast-paced world where many people are chasing wealth and riches at all costs. As a result, many marriages are suffering. In some cases, a husband works in a different state or country while the rest of his family lives in another state or country. Long-distance courtships have existed for a long time, but now, we have long-distance marriages. In truth, however, a long-distance marriage isn’t healthy for any family. A couple can have a short-term arrangement for them to be apart for unavoidable reasons, but this should not be for long. Many cases of infidelity in marriage result from the absence of one spouse. Sometimes, even married couples that live together practice long-distance marriages. This might be because one spouse leaves for work very early in the morning and gets back very late at night. Such couples are living separate lives, and one or both of the spouses are likely to form connections with the people they spend most of their time with in their spouse's absence. Such connections can turn into ungodly affairs. As a married fellow, if you notice that you prefer talking to other people than talking to your spouse, there is fire on the mountain. When you prefer spending time outside your home rather than with your spouse, there is trouble. When you prefer discussing intimate issues with your 'friends' of the opposite sex instead of your spouse, you should retrace your steps and work on fixing whatever issues that exist in your marriage. Don't deceive yourself by saying, "I'm not doing anything with that fellow; we are just friends." Most extra-marital relationships start from casual friendships, and after a while, the devil introduces temptations that can lead to sinful acts. I pray that you will overcome any temptation that can destroy your marriage, in Jesus' name. If you're married, spend more time with your spouse and make him or her your confidant. Go out to fun places and take frequent walks together. At least once a month, dress up and go on a date. Book a hotel room or a private lodge for a weekend at least once every year so you can spend quality time with your spouse, away from all distractions. After your relationship with God, your relationship with your spouse is the most important in your life because God has designed you both to become one, as today's memory verse points out. Be intentional about cleaving to your spouse, and God will bless your marriage, in Jesus' name. *KEY POINT* Married people should be intentional about spending quality time with their spouses. *AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE* *BIBLE READING IN ONE YEAR:* *PSALMS 22 - 27* *HYMNAL 31 - YIELD NOT TO TEMPTATION* 1. Yield not to temptation, For yielding is sin; Each victory will help you Some other to win; Fight manfully onward, Dark passions subdue; Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. Ask the Saviour to help you Comfort, strengthen, and keep you; He is willing to aid you, He will carry you through. 2. Shun evil companions, Bad language disdain; God's name hold in reverence, Nor take it in vain; Be thoughtful and earnest, Kindhearted and true; Look ever to Jesus, He'll carry you through. 3. To him that overcometh God giveth a crown; through faith we will conquer, though often cast down; he who is our saviour our strength will renew; look ever to Jesus, he'll carry you through.

Fasting + Faith = Breakthrough Moses fasted 40 days—& met God face-to-face. Esther fasted 3 days—& saved her people. Daniel fasted 21 days—& his prayer was heard on day one, but delayed in the 2nd heaven as angels warred. Michael broke through. Victory followed persistence. Jesus fasted 40 days—& defeated every temptation. Paul fasted often—& received divine direction. It activates heaven’s help when faith leads the way. (Daniel 10, Isaiah 58)🔥🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️🙇🏻‍♂️🙏🏻🙌🏾

**HOW TO LOVE AND HELP YOUR HUSBAND 👱‍♀💃** *"An excellent wife is the crown of her husband." - Proverbs 12:4* 1. **Respect Him Unconditionally.** Listen to him and ask for his opinion. Value his advice and follow his guidance. Men have a deep need for respect, so show it in your tone of voice during conversations and how you approach him, especially when you disagree. Ensure your children respect their dad in the same way. Prioritize him over the children and teach them to do the same. Let him know his thoughts matter and that you truly value his input. 2. **Accept Your Husband as Your Spiritual Leader.** Men are created to lead the family, which doesn’t imply that women are any less significant. It means God has equipped men with certain skills to effectively guide their families. As stated in Ephesians 5:22-23, “the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ also is the head of the church.” Accepting your husband as your spiritual leader involves recognizing and supporting his role in guiding the family’s spiritual life. Allow him to lead in prayer, Bible study, and spiritual decisions while also contributing your own insights to enrich your family’s faith journey. If he’s struggling in this area, offer your support and encourage him to seek guidance from trusted sources or professional help if necessary. 3. **Listen More.** Engage and listen when he speaks. While you might want to make him smile, your willingness to listen can be even more impactful. 4. **Be the Best Version of Yourself.** Show love by striving to become the best person you can be. Your happiness will positively affect your husband’s well-being too. 5. **Contribute Financially.** Marriage is teamwork; be willing to share your financial resources to help pay the bills. Avoid being stingy with your money. 6. **Be Caring and Compassionate.** Support him when he has a bad day or celebrate with him on a good day. Show your love and care without waiting for him to get sick or need assistance. Simple gestures like a cup of coffee in bed or a cuddle can mean a lot. 7. **Support His Dreams.** Be flexible and willing to sacrifice for your husband’s goals. A supportive wife allows a man to push his limits and achieve success. Stand by him as a team, working together toward daily routines and long-term ambitions. 8. **Love Him Unconditionally.** Be there for him through good times and bad, demonstrating unwavering love. 9. **Give Small Gifts.** Make your husband feel special every day, not just on special occasions. 10. **Maintain His Wardrobe.** Wash and iron his clothes, including underwear. 11. **Celebrate His Achievements.** Recognize and celebrate his successes, no matter how small. 12. **Discipline Your Children Together.** Avoid saying, “I will report you to your daddy.” Work as a team in parenting. 13. **Spend Money Wisely.** Utilize any money he gives you judiciously, showing you value his contributions. 14. **Submit to Him** as your lord and king. 15. **Pray for Him Regularly.** Let him know you’re praying for his well-being, demonstrating care for his spiritual life. 16. **Comfort and Console Him.** Be there to provide strength and support whenever he needs it. 17. **Be Intimate.** Prioritize your physical relationship and do not neglect your s€xual intimacy. 18. **Keep a Clean Home.** Maintain a tidy and organized living space. 19. **Prepare Timely Meals.** Ensure he is fed and nourished regularly. 20. **Show Appreciation.** Praise him and express gratitude. Encouragement can motivate him to go the extra mile for you. 21. **Make Him Laugh.** Lighten the mood by making him laugh daily. **COUPLES WHO HELP EACH OTHER CAN NEVER BE HELPLESS** You will not fail in marriage, in Jesus' name. Please share this message with your loved ones. 🙏

*_See Jesus’ Grace and He Will See Your Faith!_* _*“I don’t think I have enough faith to be healed.”*_ _*My friend, it’s not for you to see how much faith you have. That’s God’s department. All you need to do is simply see how gracious God is toward you.*_ _*The woman with the issue of blood didn’t go around saying, “I must have faith. I must have faith…” No, she wasn’t conscious of her faith (or lack of it). She was conscious of Jesus and His goodness. How? She heard about Jesus. She must have heard all about His kindness toward the sick and oppressed, and how He healed and delivered them ALL.*_ _*She simply saw Jesus in His grace, and Jesus saw her faith and affirmed it—“Daughter, your faith has made you well.” Beloved, just focus on Jesus’ grace. See how He healed ALL without qualification and keep hearing of His goodness!*_☦️🛐🙏🏾

*What to Have Before You Become a Wife📌 👇* Dear Single Lady, i know you're Preparing for a beautiful future, and marriage is one of those beautiful journey of life you desire. But before stepping into it, it's important you prepare— not just with wedding plans, but with the right mindset, habits, and heart. Wedding is not marriage, and marriage is not a day experience. So before you become a wife; Have 1. A Strong Relationship with Yourself Know who you are. Understand your values, your dreams, and your emotions. Self-love and self-respect lay the foundation for a healthy relationship with someone else. Don't expect a man to fully love and respect you when you don't love and respect yourself or you're still confused about yourself. Know what you can do and what you can't do. The flaws you can manage in a man, and the toxic habits you can't endure. 2. Emotional Maturity Can you handle disagreements without losing control? Can you forgive, communicate, and listen to your man with love? In as much as you're willing to be a submissive wife, understand that You won't always agree with your husband. There will be days of misunderstanding. There will days where you don't feel like talking to him. And there will be days when you'll look at him with a bombastic side eyes and feel like shouting ontop of your voice— at him. So start learning Conflict Resolution Skills. Learn Good Communication Skills too. Marriage requires honest, gentle, and respectful conversations. So you must Learn how to address a man. Start Practicing how to express yourself clearly and calmly, even when things get tough. Develop good manner of approach and speech. Learn how to resolve issues with calmness and respect instead of anger or silence. A peaceful home is not a home without problems, it's a home where problems are handled with wisdom. 3. Financial Wisdom You don't need to be rich, but it's wise you learn how to manage money, budget, save, and spend wisely. Marriage involves sharing responsibilities, and finances are a big part of that. You may not have money in your pocket now, but have a brain that can generate millions. Don't be empty physically and mentally. Imagine you meet a man who's ready to help you grow, what do you have that he can use to establish you❓ Don't wait for a man to come into your life and start building your from scratch. Have something— physically or mentally, or both. Don't sit down lazying around— believing you'll get any man or thing you want because you're beautiful. Your power doesn't lie in your beauty/body— it lies in your BRAIN. Feed your brain! • 4. A Clear Vision and Purpose for Life What kind of life do you want to build? What are your priorities— faith, career, children, purpose? Do you want to raise worldly children or Godly children? Do you want a marriage centered in Christ or Crisis? Do you want to be a career wife or a house wife? It's very important to know where you're headed in life so you can choose a man who shares and supports that vision. Don't be the type of lady who just want to want to birth kid, eat and sleep. If all you're concerned about as a lady is trending things and fashion, you may get frustrated when you enter marriage and your expectations are not been met. Luxuries are good, but have a vision and a purpose that can birth impacts. Impacts generates money, and money brings comfort. 5. Sound Marital Knowledge You want to get married without knowing anything about marriage? In as much as there will be some shocking discoveries you'll experience inside marriage, you still have to equip yourself well to some extent. You don't prepare for battle in the battlefield, you prepare ahead of it. You want marriage. You want to answer a 'wife' . You want to be a mother. But you haven't read upto 5 positive books that teaches about healthy marriage, becoming a wife of value, and a fulfilled mother. You don't even study God's standard for marriage— your bible. All you do is to go on dates, then come back home and watch movies. Keep playing 🙄 Even when you prepare yourself, the practical aspect of marriage will still give you some shocks. Now imagine what will happen if you don't equip yourself at all ? Show me a man who is going for war without arming himself, and I'll show you a man who has made up his mind to be k!!led even before he gets to the warfront. Marriage is not a play. Get the right Knowledge as much as you can. 6. Healing from Past Wounds Unresolved pain from your past relationships or childhood can cause problems later in your marriage. Please Take time to heal, forgive, and let go of your past relationship hurts before planning of getting married. Don't carry what your Ex did to you into marriage and start pun!shing your husband with it. You may de$tɍoy your marriage. Find peace first. A peaceful heart makes room for love to grow. 7. The Right Community Surround yourself with wise women— married, single, and older— who can guide you, pray with you, and give sound advice. You'll need them before and after marriage. Stay away from feminist if you truly want to enjoy your marriage. Anyone who advises you to equal yourself to your man doesn't mean well for you. Avoid them. 8. A Lifestyle of Responsibility Can you take care of your home, your health, your work, and your spiritual life without being pushed? Marriage doesn't magically make people responsible, you carry your habits into it and it amplifies them. Start building them now— the right habits. Start learning how to cook, keep the home neat, take care of kids. 9. Hobbies and Passions In preparing to become a wife, You have to learn to trust God's timing. But while you wait, grow. Don't lose yourself because you're waiting for marriage. Explore your talents, pursue passions, build a meaningful life outside of your relationship. Work on yourself, build your dreams, and enjoy your season. When you're a well-rounded woman, you'll bring joy, depth, and beauty into your home. 10. A Prayer Life Marriage will challenge your emotions, your faith, your patience, and your strength— and that's why you must start now to build your relationship with God. A praying woman builds her home in wisdom. So Start now! Make prayer your anchor, not your backup plan. A kneeling woman is a winning woman! Dear unmarried lady, Marriage won't fix your life, it will add to it. So build a life you love— then share it with a man who truly values it. Building yourself means you don't expect your man to complete you— you're already whole. So as a single lady, you must understand that becoming a wife is not just about finding the right man, it's about becoming the right woman. A wife is not just a title, it's a calling, and preparation is key. Don't just sit and be waiting to be chosen— Prepare yourself too to choose wisely, to love deeply, and to thrive in your marriage, not just survive in it. Marriage is meant to be ENJOYED ✅, not to be ENDURED ❌. You are worth the wait. PEACE!🕊️

“Your Victory Is Tied to Your Confession. What You Keep Saying with Faith Is What Keeps You Standing.”

Monday Prayer and motivations M - May God's guidance be with me today. O - Open my heart to receive His love and wisdom. N - Nurture my spirit with faith and hope. D - Direct my path and illuminate my way. A - Awaken my soul to new possibilities. Y - Yield to His will and trust in His plan. May You Have a Blessed Monday May this prayer motivation inspire and uplift you throughout the week!

Igbo Traders in Ifo, Ogun State shutdown their businesses over the stabbing to death of an Igbo Woman. A woman identified as Blessing Eze(Mrs), mother of two have been stabbed to death in Ogun State. The incident occured when some touts began taxing traders over the Eid Mubarak festival of Muslim faithfuls that took place on June 6, 2025, each trader was asked to pay ₦1,500. On getting to Late Mrs Eze, she told them she doesn’t have money as at the time they came, they should come back, as touts they are, they started destroying her goods, which she dragged one of them and asking him to arrange her goods properly and come back, not that she won't pay but she doesn't have it as at that time because she has not sold anything. That's how one of them stabbed her on the chest which later led to her death. So today, Igbo Market Union at Ifo market in solidarity and mourning shutdown their businesses in protest. Saying before this woman's death, they have been experiencing assault and intimidation from those group of touts. They have declared 4 days mourning which Igbo trader will not display goods rather it will be for protest until relevant authorities intervene on the matter especially the State Government. This is highly despicable and the law must take a just course on the perpetrators of these heinous crime.

No one is ready for a thing until he believes he can acquire it, The State of mind must be belief, not mere hope or wish , Open mindedness is essential for belief closed minds do not inspire faith, courage or belief

The Honored The applause from the graduation speech still echoed as Zara took her mother’s hand and led her gently toward the center of the stage. The audience watched, captivated. It was no longer just a graduation ceremony. It was a moment the world needed to witness. Zara turned to her mother and said softly, "Stand tall, Mom. Today, the world will see what I’ve always known." She removed her graduation toga and placed it on Tasha’s shoulders with care and honor. Then she dropped to her knees, her voice trembling with emotion as she spoke into the mic: > "Thank you, Mom. For every sacrifice. For every sleepless night. For every scar you hid behind a smile." The hall fell silent again. People were holding their breath. > "Some of you think she's just a beggar. Some think she's mad. Dirty. Smelling. Just another forgotten woman on the street. But that woman... that woman is my mother. My hero. My strength. My role model. My everything. She is the toughest woman I have ever known." Tasha stood frozen, her eyes wide, her lips trembling. She couldn't believe what was happening. Never in her life did she imagine she’d stand on a stage like this, honored by her daughter before the very people who once mocked her. Zara continued: > "You see, this woman didn’t just raise me. She raised hope. She raised faith. She raised resilience. She didn’t have money. She didn’t have a roof over her head. But she had love. And she gave it to me freely. There were days she didn’t eat, just to make sure I had a little something in my lunchbox. Nights we slept under the stars, and she’d tell me stories instead of complaining. Even when her mind was drowning in stress, she held my hand and never let go." Tears were now flowing openly in the crowd. Professors, parents, students—they all watched in awe. > "People judged her by her clothes. By her silence. By her pain. But I knew better. I saw the woman behind the whispers. The one who wiped my tears when no one else noticed I was crying. I saw the fighter who rose every morning to dig through trash just to feed me. Who protected me from harm. Who told me I could be anything, even when she had nothing." Zara turned to face her mother directly. She reached out and took both her hands. > "Mom... today, I give you this degree. Because it belongs to you more than it does to me. Every letter in my name carries your sweat. Every grade I earned was built on your pain. You taught me the meaning of true dignity. Not the kind you wear, but the kind you live. I love you. And I am proud of you." She turned back to the microphone: > "And to everyone listening... I hope this moment reminds you that greatness can rise from anywhere. From gutters. From uncompleted buildings. From broken families. Don’t ever judge someone by how they look today. You don’t know the battle they’re fighting. And to every child here: honor your parents. Especially the ones who gave up everything to see you smile." The hall exploded with applause. Not the polite kind—the roaring, soul-stirring kind. Some people rose to their feet. Others hugged their children tightly. Tasha cried openly now, no longer ashamed. She stood on that stage not as a victim, but as a victor. And as Zara hugged her mother again, someone from the crowd shouted, "You raised a queen, Mama!" Another added, "You’re a queen too!" In that moment, the world saw her. Not as a mad woman. But as the mother of a warrior. To be continued...