*OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL*
*DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 13TH, 2025*
*THEME: HELPMEET INDEED 1*
*MEMORISE:*
*“The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.” - (Proverbs 31:11)*
*READ: Proverbs 31:10-31 (KJV)*
10. Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.
11. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain.
12. She does him good and not evil All the days of her life.
13. She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands.
14. She is like the merchant ships, She brings her food from afar.
15. She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants.
16. She considers a field and buys it; From her profits she plants a vineyard.
17. She girds herself with strength, And strengthens her arms.
18. She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her lamp does not go out by night.
19. She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hand holds the spindle.
20. She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.
21. She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all her household is clothed with scarlet.
22. She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23. Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land.
24. She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies sashes for the merchants.
25. Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come.
26. She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness.
27. She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.
28. Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her:
29. "Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all."
30. Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
31. Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates.
*MESSAGE:*
A helpmeet is a wife who complements and supports her husband to fulfil God's purpose for their lives even when it is not convenient.
God ordained marriage as an institution where a wife helps her husband instead of competing with him, as the world paints it today. Just as the individuals in a team cannot compete against their teammates and expect to win, couples who compete against each other should not expect a successful marriage. A house divided against itself cannot stand (Mark 3:25). A husband and his wife are one and should work together as a team to achieve success in their marriage and in life (Mark 10:7-8)
Some highly successful women have allowed pride into their hearts such that they stop submitting to their husbands. Up until today, my wife cooks my meals. When the situation permits, she irons my clothes, and I iron hers too. When I was a teacher, and we were living in a remote location, she used to cut my hair. Just like the virtuous woman's husband in today's Bible reading, my heart safely trusts in her. She is never too busy to help me, and she upholds anything I uphold.
I remember when we were building the Mount Carmel Prayer Village. It was a massive project, but I went there only thrice - the day the foundation laying ceremony was done, the day I decided to take my grandchildren there, and the day the completed project was dedicated. Throughout the duration of the construction, my wife supervised the project diligently - that is a helpmeet indeed! She is always willing to go through the necessary rigours to see that I achieve my goal. She has stood by me through thick and thin, which is why she has full access to everything God blesses me with. When a responsible man has a true helpmeet as a wife, he'll go the extra mile to protect her and make her comfortable and happy. I often say that a fellow can slap me, and I'll turn the other cheek, but if anyone touches my wife, such a fellow will have my God, the Consuming Fire, to contend with.
As a wife, can your husband rely on you? You must be able to make up for his weaknesses, celebrate his successes, and be his number one cheerleader. If you are a man that has a helpmeet indeed by his side, you must nourish and cherish her. She is a priceless gem and must be treated as one.
*PRAYER POINT:*
Today is my wife's birthday, please join me to pray that the Lord will continue to strengthen and uphold her.
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:*
Song of Solomon 1-4
*AUTHOR: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE*
*HYMN 24 - I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS*
1. I want to be like Jesus,
So lowly and so meek;
For no one mark'd an angry word,
That ever heard Him speak.
2. I want to be like Jesus,
So frequently in prayer;
Alone upon the mountain top,
He met his Father there.
3. I want to be like Jesus,
I never, never find
That He, though persecuted was
To any one unkind.
4. I want to be like Jesus,
Engaged in doing good;
So that of me it may be said
"He hath done what he could."
5. I want to be like Jesus,
Who sweetly said to all,
"Let little children come to Me;"
I would obey the call.
6. But oh I'm not like Jesus,
As any one may see;
O gentle Saviour, send Thy grace,
And make me like to Thee.
*DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 13TH, 2025*
*THEME: HELPMEET INDEED 1*
*MEMORISE:*
*“The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.” - (Proverbs 31:11)*
*READ: Proverbs 31:10-31 (KJV)*
10. Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.
11. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain.
12. She does him good and not evil All the days of her life.
13. She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands.
14. She is like the merchant ships, She brings her food from afar.
15. She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants.
16. She considers a field and buys it; From her profits she plants a vineyard.
17. She girds herself with strength, And strengthens her arms.
18. She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her lamp does not go out by night.
19. She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hand holds the spindle.
20. She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.
21. She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all her household is clothed with scarlet.
22. She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23. Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land.
24. She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies sashes for the merchants.
25. Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come.
26. She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness.
27. She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.
28. Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her:
29. "Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all."
30. Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
31. Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates.
*MESSAGE:*
A helpmeet is a wife who complements and supports her husband to fulfil God's purpose for their lives even when it is not convenient.
God ordained marriage as an institution where a wife helps her husband instead of competing with him, as the world paints it today. Just as the individuals in a team cannot compete against their teammates and expect to win, couples who compete against each other should not expect a successful marriage. A house divided against itself cannot stand (Mark 3:25). A husband and his wife are one and should work together as a team to achieve success in their marriage and in life (Mark 10:7-8)
Some highly successful women have allowed pride into their hearts such that they stop submitting to their husbands. Up until today, my wife cooks my meals. When the situation permits, she irons my clothes, and I iron hers too. When I was a teacher, and we were living in a remote location, she used to cut my hair. Just like the virtuous woman's husband in today's Bible reading, my heart safely trusts in her. She is never too busy to help me, and she upholds anything I uphold.
I remember when we were building the Mount Carmel Prayer Village. It was a massive project, but I went there only thrice - the day the foundation laying ceremony was done, the day I decided to take my grandchildren there, and the day the completed project was dedicated. Throughout the duration of the construction, my wife supervised the project diligently - that is a helpmeet indeed! She is always willing to go through the necessary rigours to see that I achieve my goal. She has stood by me through thick and thin, which is why she has full access to everything God blesses me with. When a responsible man has a true helpmeet as a wife, he'll go the extra mile to protect her and make her comfortable and happy. I often say that a fellow can slap me, and I'll turn the other cheek, but if anyone touches my wife, such a fellow will have my God, the Consuming Fire, to contend with.
As a wife, can your husband rely on you? You must be able to make up for his weaknesses, celebrate his successes, and be his number one cheerleader. If you are a man that has a helpmeet indeed by his side, you must nourish and cherish her. She is a priceless gem and must be treated as one.
*PRAYER POINT:*
Today is my wife's birthday, please join me to pray that the Lord will continue to strengthen and uphold her.
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:*
Song of Solomon 1-4
*AUTHOR: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE*
*HYMN 24 - I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS*
1. I want to be like Jesus,
So lowly and so meek;
For no one mark'd an angry word,
That ever heard Him speak.
2. I want to be like Jesus,
So frequently in prayer;
Alone upon the mountain top,
He met his Father there.
3. I want to be like Jesus,
I never, never find
That He, though persecuted was
To any one unkind.
4. I want to be like Jesus,
Engaged in doing good;
So that of me it may be said
"He hath done what he could."
5. I want to be like Jesus,
Who sweetly said to all,
"Let little children come to Me;"
I would obey the call.
6. But oh I'm not like Jesus,
As any one may see;
O gentle Saviour, send Thy grace,
And make me like to Thee.
*OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL*
*DATE: SUNDAY, JULY 13TH, 2025*
*THEME: HELPMEET INDEED 1*
*MEMORISE:*
*“The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.” - (Proverbs 31:11)*
*READ: Proverbs 31:10-31 (KJV)*
10. Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies.
11. The heart of her husband safely trusts her; So he will have no lack of gain.
12. She does him good and not evil All the days of her life.
13. She seeks wool and flax, And willingly works with her hands.
14. She is like the merchant ships, She brings her food from afar.
15. She also rises while it is yet night, And provides food for her household, And a portion for her maidservants.
16. She considers a field and buys it; From her profits she plants a vineyard.
17. She girds herself with strength, And strengthens her arms.
18. She perceives that her merchandise is good, And her lamp does not go out by night.
19. She stretches out her hands to the distaff, And her hand holds the spindle.
20. She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy.
21. She is not afraid of snow for her household, For all her household is clothed with scarlet.
22. She makes tapestry for herself; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
23. Her husband is known in the gates, When he sits among the elders of the land.
24. She makes linen garments and sells them, And supplies sashes for the merchants.
25. Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come.
26. She opens her mouth with wisdom, And on her tongue is the law of kindness.
27. She watches over the ways of her household, And does not eat the bread of idleness.
28. Her children rise up and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praises her:
29. "Many daughters have done well, But you excel them all."
30. Charm is deceitful and beauty is passing, But a woman who fears the LORD, she shall be praised.
31. Give her of the fruit of her hands, And let her own works praise her in the gates.
*MESSAGE:*
A helpmeet is a wife who complements and supports her husband to fulfil God's purpose for their lives even when it is not convenient.
God ordained marriage as an institution where a wife helps her husband instead of competing with him, as the world paints it today. Just as the individuals in a team cannot compete against their teammates and expect to win, couples who compete against each other should not expect a successful marriage. A house divided against itself cannot stand (Mark 3:25). A husband and his wife are one and should work together as a team to achieve success in their marriage and in life (Mark 10:7-8)
Some highly successful women have allowed pride into their hearts such that they stop submitting to their husbands. Up until today, my wife cooks my meals. When the situation permits, she irons my clothes, and I iron hers too. When I was a teacher, and we were living in a remote location, she used to cut my hair. Just like the virtuous woman's husband in today's Bible reading, my heart safely trusts in her. She is never too busy to help me, and she upholds anything I uphold.
I remember when we were building the Mount Carmel Prayer Village. It was a massive project, but I went there only thrice - the day the foundation laying ceremony was done, the day I decided to take my grandchildren there, and the day the completed project was dedicated. Throughout the duration of the construction, my wife supervised the project diligently - that is a helpmeet indeed! She is always willing to go through the necessary rigours to see that I achieve my goal. She has stood by me through thick and thin, which is why she has full access to everything God blesses me with. When a responsible man has a true helpmeet as a wife, he'll go the extra mile to protect her and make her comfortable and happy. I often say that a fellow can slap me, and I'll turn the other cheek, but if anyone touches my wife, such a fellow will have my God, the Consuming Fire, to contend with.
As a wife, can your husband rely on you? You must be able to make up for his weaknesses, celebrate his successes, and be his number one cheerleader. If you are a man that has a helpmeet indeed by his side, you must nourish and cherish her. She is a priceless gem and must be treated as one.
*PRAYER POINT:*
Today is my wife's birthday, please join me to pray that the Lord will continue to strengthen and uphold her.
*BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:*
Song of Solomon 1-4
*AUTHOR: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE*
*HYMN 24 - I WANT TO BE LIKE JESUS*
1. I want to be like Jesus,
So lowly and so meek;
For no one mark'd an angry word,
That ever heard Him speak.
2. I want to be like Jesus,
So frequently in prayer;
Alone upon the mountain top,
He met his Father there.
3. I want to be like Jesus,
I never, never find
That He, though persecuted was
To any one unkind.
4. I want to be like Jesus,
Engaged in doing good;
So that of me it may be said
"He hath done what he could."
5. I want to be like Jesus,
Who sweetly said to all,
"Let little children come to Me;"
I would obey the call.
6. But oh I'm not like Jesus,
As any one may see;
O gentle Saviour, send Thy grace,
And make me like to Thee.
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