PRAYER GUIDE 5TH WEEK WELCOME TO

WITH PASTOR MENSA OTABIL

very year, I have the privilege of leading ICGC churches and God’s people in Ghana and across the world to Eearnestly seek the face of God and trust Him to draw near to us, as we draw near to Him. This period of consecration, prayer and fasting has come to be known as “40 Days of Power”. Every year’s experience is unique, but one thing has been common to this solemn period each year. That is the level of commitment I see from individuals, families, churches and groups to devote time and effort to fully engage with the process. It is heart-warming to hear of the many testimonies that continually affirm the faithfulness of God and the surety of His word.

From Thursday 25th June to Monday 3rd August 2020, we will embark on this year’s spiritual journey as we fast and pray for our nation, for global missions, for nations and their presidents across the world, and also for our personal needs, divine guidance and divine protection.

This Prayer Guide affords us the opportunity to pray together in the same direction. Scripture affirms the benefit of this practice, that there is power in praying with agreement with others.

Over the past few months the world has experienced very trying times characterized by uncertainty and disruptions at various levels. Within this period, I started a daily broadcast called Word to Go to bring strength and encouragement from God’s word to help us all weather the storms together. Over the period of 40 Days of Power, the prayer themes each day will be aligned with my Word to Go message. It is my prayer that listening to God’s word and praying along the same lines will bring us collective strength for the times in which we live.

Each day’s experience will start at 5am with a call to worship. At 5:30am, I will bring you the Word to Go for the day. Corporate prayers begin from right afterwards at 5:35am and continue for the whole day. Various pastors will continually be supporting you to pray online till the closing declaration from 5.55pm to 6.00pm.

When we fast, we ought to do it wisely and healthily to fully reap the spiritual benefits it provides. You will find included in this guide, some helpful tips on effective fasting. Endeavour to read and apply them.

Join me on this exciting spiritual journey with God. Faithfully commit to this period of consecration and as you do, you will experience the Lord in a new and special way. May He hear and answer our prayers as we fast and pray.

Shalom!

1 HELPFUL HINTS FOR FASTING

The practice of regular fasting is a normal Christian behaviour taught by Jesus. In Matthew 6:16–18, Jesus provided guidelines for fasting. Fasting was also practiced by the early church as evidenced in Acts 13:2. It has been the regular discipline of believers throughout church history.

Fasting has physical as well as spiritual benefits. It must be embarked on with spiritual commitment and wisdom. Everything should be done to the glory of God.

Do's Of Fasting 1. Prepare your body for the fast; cut back on food portions and eat smaller meals a few days prior to the fast. 2. Prevent constipation during and after the fast by eating fresh fruit and raw vegetables, fruit or vegetable juices, oatmeal, etc. 3. Drink lots of water when fasting. 4. Seek medical advice before the fast if you have any existing health conditions. 5. You can fast in many different ways. For example, a Daniel fast is one in which you consume only vegetables and water throughout. Pray and ask God what He will give you faith for the duration of the fast. 6. Have a clear target as your prayer focus. Without a vision or clear goal, the people perish. Write down your vision for the fast so you can run with it (Habakkuk 2:2). 7. Take time to pray and read the word. This may seem obvious, but busyness and distractions can keep you from daily devotions. Expect to hear God's voice in the word, dreams, visions, and revelations. Daniel prepared himself to receive revelation through fasting (Daniel 10:1–2). 8. Break your fast gradually. At this point you will need to exercise watchful self- control. Break your fast on a meal that is light and easy to digest (i.e., broth, a shredded apple, watermelon, or steamed vegetables). 9. Prepare for opposition. Satan tempted Jesus on the fast, and we must expect the same. Discouragement may come but take your stand on the victory of Christ.

Don'ts Of Fasting 1. Avoid high-fat and sugary foods before the fast. 2. Abstain from strong stimulants such as caffeinated and sugary drinks during a fast, including the artificial sweeteners found in diet drinks. 3. It is important after a fast to control your cravings and avoid overeating and nullifying the gains made during the fast.

I am excited that you are joining me on this fast. Commit to staying the course and fasting from the beginning to the end. I believe that God's glory will envelope our nation in a supernatural way as we wait upon the Lord.

2 HAVE FAITH IN JESUS

looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. WITH PASTOR MENSA OTABIL (Hebrews 12:2)

DAY 26 - JULY 20

(5am - 11am) Morning Reflection Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Personal 1. In the name of Jesus, command every hindrance to God's blessings in your life to bow; declare victory in all circumstances. 2. Ask the Lord to strengthen your faith to trust Him for the manifestation of His promises. 3. Thank God for His power at work in your life; thank Him for the presence and the work of the Holy Spirit.

Guidance 4. Pray that the word of God will always be a light unto your feet and a lamp to your path; pray that God's word will guide your steps even in unknown territories. 5. Pray that in these 40 days of Power, your faith will not waver on God's promises as you trust Him one day at a time. 6. Ask the Holy Spirit to lead members of your family, as we look up to Jesus in these 40 days of Power.

Protection 7. By faith, cancel every plan against your career, finances, education and business; declare victory over every work of the enemy. 8. Agree with God's word, that no weapon formed against you shall proper and declare the blood of Jesus to be a covering of protection for your household and all your pursuits.

Declaration Heavenly Father, I thank you for the gift of your Son Jesus Christ, the Author and Finisher of my faith. I affirm that my trust and focus is on Him and what He has accomplished for me through the cross. I declare that as I look up to Jesus and trust in His word, I am set apart for great accomplishments and no weapon formed against me shall proper in Jesus' name. Amen.

3 (11am - 5pm) Global Missions 9. Ask the Lord Jesus to build His church all over the world; declare that the gates of hell will not prevail against the body of Christ. 10. Pray that the church will continue to be the light of the world, the salt of the earth and the city on the hill; declare that the church will provide leadership, vision and influence to the world. 11. Intercede for the unreached communities who have not heard the gospel; pray that the power of the gospel will bring light and redemption to the sinner.

Nation Building 12. Ask God to raise for Himself in every nation, leadership of righteousness, vision, integrity and love for the people. 13. Intercede for governance structures and political systems in the nations of the world; pray for the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary that in their policies, God's purpose will overrule every personal agenda. 14. Pray for a supernatural intervention for the global economy; declare that economic policies will result in massive recovery and growth across the world.

Nations and Presidents 15. Ask God to touch the hearts of world leaders and use them as influencers of righteousness in the nations of the world. 16. Intercede for the Presidents, Prime Ministers and people in authority in the following countries; ask God to guide their choices, decisions and actions into His perfect will. a. Namibia: Capital – Windhoek · President – · Prime Minister – Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila b. : Capital – Yaren · President – Lionel Aingimea c. Nepal: Capital – Kathmandu · President – Bidhya Devi Bhandari · Prime Minister – Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli d. Netherlands: Capital – Amsterdam · President - King Willem-Alexander · Prime Minister – Mark Rutte e. New Zealand: Capital – Willington · Governor General - Dame Patsy Reddy · Prime Minister –

Declaration Lord, I thank You for establishing the church as the salt of the earth and the light of the world. I declare that the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Your purpose for the church will be fulfilled in the nations of the earth. I commit the leaders of these nations into your hands and I declare that their thoughts and plans are aligned with Your will in Jesus' name. Amen.

(5pm - 6pm) Personal Needs 17. By faith, command the spirit of fear, anxiety and worry out of your life; receive the spirit of power, love and a sound mind through Christ. 18. In the name of Jesus, command contrary circumstances to bow before you and declare that you will live to fulfil your destiny and accomplish God's purpose. 19. Claim God's promises of good health, prosperity and peace for your household; declare that no weapon formed against you shall prosper. 20. Confess that with Christ on your side, you will weather every storm and overcome it.

4 Thanksgiving 21. Bless the Lord for the privilege to partake of His grace and to experience greater works in all endeavors of your life. 22. Thank Him for the opportunity to fellowship with Him in His word; praise Him for the faith His word inspires in your heart and the triumph it brings amid your challenges. 23. Thank God for being the prayer answering God; thank Him that in these 40 days of Power He will answer the requests you place before Him. 24. Thank the Lord for the grace to continue walking in faith; declare that your life will be beautified this year.

Scripture For Reflection Acts 3:11-16 Now as the lame man who was healed held on to Peter and John, all the people ran together to them in the porch which is called Solomon's, greatly amazed. So when Peter saw it, he responded to the people: "Men of Israel, why do you marvel at this? Or why look so intently at us, as though by our own power or godliness we had made this man walk? The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, the God of our fathers, glorified His Servant Jesus, whom you delivered up and denied in the presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let Him go. But you denied the Holy One and the Just, and asked for a murderer to be granted to you, and killed the Prince of life, whom God raised from the dead, of which we are witnesses. And His name, through faith in His name, has made this man strong, whom you see and know. Yes, the faith which comes through Him has given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all.

Declaration Father I thank you for the privilege to partake of your grace and the opportunity to experience your glorious power in my life. I thank you that as I keep trusting, you work all things together for my good. By faith, I declare that I am free from every form of fear and anxiety and your peace reigns in my heart and mind. I declare every issue concerning my life settled in Jesus' name. Amen.

5 APPROACH THE FUTURE IN FAITH

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble. (Matthew 6:34) WITH PASTOR MENSA OTABIL

DAY 27 - JULY 21

(5am - 11am) Morning Reflection Matthew 6:31-34 “Therefore do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?' For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

Personal 1. Worship the Lord for being the God of all creation; praise Him for His glory, honour, power and love that endures forever. 2. Thank the Lord for being your Savior, strength and exceedingly great reward; praise Him for He is the Ancient of days, the same yesterday, today and forever. 3. Give thanks to God who has delivered you from the power of darkness; declare that in Christ Jesus you are more than a conqueror.

Guidance 4. Pray for the leading of the Holy Spirit in your daily decisions, choices and actions. 5. Ask God to reveal His perfect will to you in all of life's circumstances as you put your life in His hands. 6. Ask for the presence and the leading of the Holy Spirit in your daily activities; pray for sensitivity to His voice at all times.

Protection 7. Ask God to preserve the work of your hands and deliver you from wrong and unprofitable investments. 8. Pray for God's covering over the future of your family, business and relationships; declare that no evil will come near your dwelling.

Declaration Father in the name of Jesus, I declare my future is secure in you. My victory is settled in Christ; no situation will cause me to fear or be anxious. I am confident that You who have begun a good work in my life, family and career and will surely bring it to a perfect end in Jesus' name. Amen!

6 (11am - 5pm) Global Missions 8. Intercede for people to come to the saving knowledge of Christ; pray for revival and a harvest of souls in the nations where the gospel is hindered. 9. Intercede for all Christians, that God will give us a burden for the salvation of humanity and that we might respond to His commission. 10. Ask God to make His church unshakable and unmovable in the face of global crises; command growth and multiplication in believers and resources for all churches across the globe.

Nation Building 11. Break the power and the influence of drugs, alcohol, gambling and all acts of immorality over the life of the youth in Ghana. 12. Pray for the youth all over the world, that they will grow in the wisdom and knowledge of Christ; declare that they will walk in righteousness and in the fear of God. 13. Ask the Lord to raise a generation of young leaders who will walk in integrity in the corridors of power.

Nations and Presidents 14. Pray for the leadership of these nations, that they will revere the Lord and walk in integrity of heart. 15. Pray that policies and decisions will translate into massive economic growth and prosperity for these nations. a. Nicaragua: Capital – Managua · President – Daniel Ortega b. Niger: Capital – Niamey · President – Mahamadou Issoufou · Prime Minister – Brogi Rafini c. Nigeria: Capital – Abuja · President – Mahamadu Buhari d. Norway: Capital – Oslo · President – King Harald V · Prime Minister – Erna Solberg e. Oman: Capital – Muscat · President – Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said

Declaration By Your word Oh Lord, the way of the church and the nations of the world are made prosperous. I declare that the power of Christ is at work in the world to manifest God's glory. By godly wisdom, church leaders and national leaders make right choices and decisions that bring in progress and good fortune. I declare restoration and abundance upon your church and these nations in Jesus' name. Amen!

(5pm - 6pm) Personal Needs 16. Declare that any agenda of hell to abort your future shall fail in the name of Jesus. 17. By faith, cast out every spirit of fear and anxiety that lingers in your heart concerning your future. 18. In the name of Jesus, confess that you refuse to continue to remain in the same place and claim the anointing to make progress in life. 19. Prophesy that in spite of what you have lost to the COVID-19 pandemic, your future shall be bigger, better and greater in the name of Jesus.

7 Thanksgiving 20. Celebrate the Lord's goodness, mercies and lovingkindness towards you and your family. 21. Thank God that His plans towards you are good and that He will reward the work of your hands with success. 22. Praise the Lord for His wonderful promises towards you in 2020 and the rest of the decade. 23. Thank God that by His grace, every godly vision of His church and nations shall be fulfilled.

Scripture For Reflection Habakkuk 2: 2-4 Then the Lord answered me and said: “Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry. “Behold the proud, His soul is not upright in him; But the just shall live by his faith.

Declaration Lord of all the earth, I surrender my life to You and trust in Your will for me. I affirm, that the thoughts you have towards me are good; they are thoughts to give me a future and a hope. I declare that every circumstance surrounding me fits in your perfect plan for my life; they are working together for my good. Forever O Lord your word concerning my future is established and nothing can change or annul it in Jesus' name. Amen.

8 CONTINUE IN THE FAITH

And when they had preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, Iconium, and Antioch, 22 strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, "We WITH PASTOR MENSA OTABIL must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God." (Acts 14:21-22) DAY 28 - JULY 22

(5am - 11am) Morning Reflection Acts 14:20-24 However, when the disciples gathered around Him, he rose up and went into the city. And the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe. And when they had preached the gospel to that city and made many disciples, they returned to Lystra, Ivonium, and Antioch, strengthening the souls of the disciples, exhorting them to continue in the faith, and saying, “We must through many tribulations enter the kingdom of God.” So when they had appointed elders in every church, and prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed. And after they had passed through Pisidia, they came to Pamphylia.

Personal 1. Bless the Lord for the transforming power of the gospel in your life. 2. Ask for strength to continue in the faith, diligently serving Him. 3. Thank God for the supply of grace upon your career, business and all your endeavours; ask Him to make you fruitful in this season of prayer and fasting.

Guidance 4. Ask the Lord to order your steps and grant you wisdom everyday as the world navigates this period of uncertainty. 5. Ask God to draw members of your family closer to Him and pray for His presence to continually abide with all of you every day. 6. Ask God to reveal Himself to all people are apathetic and despairing because of the COVID-19 pandemic; pray that they will experience His love and saving grace.

Protection 7. Pray that as you continue to walk faithfully before God, His mighty hand will shield you from every evil work. 8. Pray against every negative agenda, thoughts and philosophies unleashed by the enemy to derail your faith.

Declaration Great are you Lord and most worthy of praise, your greatness is beyond human comprehension. For you have given me grace to endure every tribulation that comes against me as I continue to walk by faith. I declare I am guided by your Spirit and I remain steadfast and unmovable as I face every situation that confronts me. I am more than a conqueror in Jesus' name. Amen.

9 (11am - 5pm) Global Missions 9. Lift Christians in public offices and positions of influence to God; ask Him to make them an extension of His love and light to those around them. 10. Ask God to empower the church financially for the purpose of the work of the kingdom; declare an open heavens of financial abundance for the church. 11. Pray that the power of the Holy Spirit will move mightily in the church; ask God to confirm His word with signs, miracles and wonders wherever the gospel is proclaimed.

Nation Building 12. Like Jeremiah, break and uproot every foundation of blood sacrifices, idolatry and demonic practices; ask God to reconcile the world to Himself through Christ. 13. Pray for neighborhoods with strong presence of drug addictions, robbery, murder and other evils; speak righteousness, peace and safety over them in Jesus' name. 14. Commit all businesses, entrepreneurs and industries to God; ask Him to inspire them with wisdom, creativity and innovation to transform their ventures.

Nations and Presidents 15. Pray that the will of God for the following nations, their leaders and citizenry will be established. 16. Pray for God to endow leaders of these nations with wisdom to identify opportunities in the most obscure places. a. Pakistan: Capital – Islamabad · President – Arif Alvi · Prime Minister - b. Palau: Capital – Ngerulmud · President – Tommy Remengesau c. Panama: Capital – Panama City · President – Laurentino Cortizo d. Papua New Guinea: Capital – Port Moresby · Governor General – Bob Dadae · Prime Minister – e. Paraguay: Capital – Asunción · President – Mario Abdo Benitez

Declaration O lord my God, how excellent is your name in all the earth. I declare the nations of the earth submit to your majesty and the leaders of the earth are guided by your Spirit. I declare the foundations of unrighteousness in these nations broken and uprooted by the power of your word. As you word is preached it will bring cleansing and transformation. I affirm that the earth is the Lords and the fullness thereof, therefore the church prospers in every nation in Jesus' name. Amen.

(5pm - 6pm) Personal Needs 17. By faith, break every cycle of barrenness in your life and declare fruitfulness all around you. 18. Confess that your flesh will no longer yield to the seductions of this world that draw you away from Christ. 19. Prophesy that your faith shall be steady, unmovable and unshakable even when God seems silent. 20. In the name of Jesus, command every crooked and rough path before you to be made straight.

10 Thanksgiving 21. Magnify the Lord for giving you the victory through faith. 22. Thank God for His grace to continue diligently in your walk of faith. 23. Bless the Lord for a season of breakthroughs and miracles in your life, your household, your nation and the missionary fields. 24. Thank God that while all other things fail, your faith remains resolute.

Scripture for Reflection Colossians 1:19-23 For it pleased the Father that in Him all the fullness should dwell, 20 and by Him to reconcile all things to Himself, by Him, whether things on earth or things in heaven, having made peace through the blood of His cross. And you, who once were alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now He has reconciled in the body of His flesh through death, to present you holy, and blameless, and above reproach in His sight—if indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister.

Declaration Lord of all creation, I thank you for grace to remain steadfast in the faith. I declare that I am empowered to continually walk in faith, working diligently towards the fulfilment of my assignment. I declare that my faith will not waver in these trying times and my life will move from glory to glory in Jesus name. Amen.

11 FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF FAITH

Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. (1 Timothy 6:12 ) WITH PASTOR MENSA OTABIL

DAY 29 - JULY 23

Morning Reflection (5am - 11am) 1 Timothy 6:11-15 But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. I urge you in the sight of God who gives life to all things, and before Christ Jesus who witnessed the good confession before Pontius Pilate, that you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ's appearing, which He will manifest in His own time, He who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords.

Personal 1. Receive the grace to endure in Christ as you run the race of faith. 2. Ask God for the strength and grace to fulfil your God-ordained assignment irrespective of the troubling situations you may face. 3. Ask the Lord to help you trust Him as you pursue your education, career, business, ministry, family and every other assignment He ordained for you before time begun.

Guidance 4. Ask God for His guidance and discipline to finish well, irrespective of the hurdles placed along your journey of faith. 5. Ask the Lord to show you what to do anytime you are confused, defeated, and feel like giving up; declare that His presence will never depart from you. 6. Pray that in this season, your faith and that of your family will not wax cold; declare that you will remain fervent in spirit and focused to accomplish the purpose of God for your lives.

Protection 7. Pray that God will give you a renewed hunger for His word daily; declare that in this season, His word will serve as a weapon to ward off every advance of the enemy which hinders you from fulfilling your destiny. 8. Ask God to subdue every effort of the enemy intended at frustrating your zeal and love for Him; affirm that you shall grow daily in zeal and fervor.

Declaration Heavenly Father, your will concerning my life is good. Therefore I lay hold of the good life you have for me by faith and I confess that I live a fulfilled life in you. Jesus has given me victory in life, therefore, I am more than a conqueror. I overcome every hindrance to my faith, and I declare that nothing shall take me out of your hand in Jesus' name. Amen!

12 Global Missions (11am - 5pm) 9. Ask the Lord to manifest His power in the church; declare salvation, healing and testimonies in communities in Jesus' name. 10. Ask God to make His grace abound to the ministers of the gospel and help them to uphold the glory and dignity of Christ in every nation. 11. Affirm that in spite of all the antagonism against the church of God and her missionary work, we shall not waver in our mandate to see the name of God glorified among all nations, tribes and people.

Nation Building 12. Commit presidents, prime ministers, chancellors and leaders of nations to God; ask God for wisdom to make quality decisions and to efficiently manage resources. 13. Pray for the impoverished regions of the world; ask God to empower the leaders and the people with abilities to break the cycles of poverty. 14. Intercede for nations where there is unrest, strife and ethnic violence; declare that the peace of God will prevail in all circumstances.

Nations and Presidents 15. Intercede for all world leaders, presidents, prime ministers and people in authority; ask God to free them from the forces of darkness and make Himself known to them. 16. Pray that the purposes and plans of God for these nations will be fulfilled; declare prosperity and peace for each of them. a. Peru: Capital – Lima · President – Martin Vizcarra · Prime Minister – Vicente Zeballos b. Philippines: Capital – Manila · President – Rodrigo Duterte c. Poland: Capital – Warsaw · President – Andrzej Duda · Prime Minister – Mateusz Morawiecki e. Portugal: Capital – Lisbon · President – Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa · Prime Minister – Antonio Costa f. Qatar: Capital – Doha · President – Emir Tamin bin Hamad al-Thani · Prime Minister –Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdul Aziz al-Thani

Declaration Father in the name of Jesus, I commit the work of missions by the body of Christ, into your hands. May a new wave of your Spirit sweep across the earth, bringing people into your kingdom. I declare the heart of every world leader yields to the gospel and the Name of Jesus reigns in every land. The nations are ushered into a new season of peace, abundance and prosperity in Jesus' name. Amen!

Personal Needs (5pm - 6pm) 17. Command every mountain and obstacle hindering your progress to move in Jesus' name. 18. Receive the strength of God in the area of your weakness; declare that the strength of God will be perfected in you to help you overcome. 19. Ask God to anoint you with strength to pursue, overtake and recover all the enemy has stolen. 20. Prophesy that you shall run the race of life set before you, you shall finish it; you shall not miss the mark and you will receive your prize of the upward call of God.

13 Thanksgiving 21. Bless the Lord for setting you apart for greatness as you continue to fight the good fight of faith. 22. Thank God for a renewed strength and for the gift of the Holy Spirit who guides and empowers you on the path to fulfilling destiny. 23. Celebrate the Lord for His grace which gives Christians all over the world, the strength and courage to thrive in the face of various adversities and persecutions. 24. Bless the Lord for His grace which abounds towards your family, church and nation.

Scripture For Reflection 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing.

Declaration Lord, your power is limitless and your wisdom unsearchable. I thank you that every obstacle in my life is removed in Jesus name. I silence every voice of unbelief and I declare that you have set me apart unto greatness. Therefore, everything I touch succeeds. By faith, I have entered into my season of victory and the Lord is my banner of triumph in Jesus Name. Amen!

14 FAITH FOR GREATER WORKS

“Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be WITH PASTOR MENSA OTABIL glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it. DAY 30 - JULY 24 (John 14:12-14)

(5am - 11am) Morning Reflection John 14:10-15 Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works. Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves. “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask anything in My name, I will do it. “If you love Me, keep My commandments.

Personal 1. Bless the Lord for His word which inspires faith in your heart to work greater works. 2. Thank God for your inheritance in Christ Jesus; declare that you shall experience fruitfulness, productivity and multiplication in all seasons of your life. 3. Ask the Lord to inspire your spirit and mind with creative ideas.

Guidance 4. Thank God for His promise to never leave you nor forsake you; thank Him for His presence with you in these 40 days of Power. 5. Commit your family to God and ask the Lord to help them live victoriously even in these challenging times. 6. Ask the Lord to help you recognize opportunities in the midst of challenges.

Protection 7. Plead the blood of Jesus over your life and declare that, your going out and coming in is preserved. 8. Thank God for always releasing His Angels ahead of you to make room for your blessings.

Declaration Thank You Lord for the victory and excellence I have in Christ Jesus. I declare that I shall bring forth good fruits in and out of season. I declare that I am divinely positioned for greater works. My faith produces results and I refuse to allow challenges to discourage me in Jesus' name. Amen!

15 (11am - 5pm) Global Missions 9. Pray for an outpouring of the Spirit over the nations of the earth; declare that as they look up to the Lord in this season, they shall experience transformation in all sectors. 10. Pray for a great harvest of souls and a deeper penetration of the gospel especially in areas where there is great resistance. 11. Pray and ask God to cause a move of the Holy Spirit across the world to provoke revivals, miracles, signs and wonders.

Nation Building 12. Pray for your nation and decree that all human resources hidden and rendered dormant shall be stirred, discovered, developed and deployed for the prosperity and glory of the nation. 13. Thank God for your nation and declare that great visions and ideas that will cause growth and development in the midst of challenges. 14. Declare a recovery of all opportunities and resources that your nation has lost and pronounce that they shall be put to beneficial use this time.

Nations and Presidents 15. Thank God for His Lordship over the following nations, their presidents, prime ministers and governors and their citizenry. 16. Ask for God's wisdom for these world leaders and guidance to make decisions that will ensure productivity in their nations. a. Romania: Capital – Bucharest · President - Klaus Lohannis · Prime Minister - Ludovic Orban b. Russia: Capital – Moscow · President - Vladimir Putin · Prime Minister - Mikhail Mishustin c. Rwanda: Capital – Kigali · President - · Prime Minister - Edouard Ngirente e. Saint Kitts and Nevis: Capital – Basseterre · Governor - Sir S.W. Tapley Seaton · Prime Minister - f. Saint Lucia: Capital – Castries · Governor - Neville Cenac · Prime Minister -

Declaration Lord I commit the church and nations of the earth to You; and declare that the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard the hearts and minds of their people in times of uncertainty. Glorify Yourself in the church that the nations shall see their good works and give you glory, in Jesus' name. Amen!

(5pm - 6pm) Personal Needs 17. Proclaim that you shall not fall victim to the failures which are common to all within your society. 18. Affirm that you are destined for excellence in your calling; decree that you shall do what is exceptional and extraordinary. 19. Proclaim that by faith in God, you shall run through every troop and leap over every wall of economic, social, cultural, physical and spiritual limitations. 20. Command every gift, talent and treasure lying dormant in your life to come alive and be harnessed excellently for God's glory.

16 Thanksgiving 21. Thank God for the opportunity to excel as you fast and pray. 22. Bless the Lord for helping you develop unwavering faith that produces extraordinary results for His glory. 23. Thank God for the growth of businesses that contribute to national development. 24. Celebrate the Lord for the power of His word and Spirit to reach the uttermost parts of the world.

Scripture for Reflection Romans 4:17-22 (as it is written, “I have made you a father of many nations”) in the presence of Him whom he believed—God, who gives life to the dead and calls those things which do not exist as though they did; who, contrary to hope, in hope believed, so that he became the father of many nations, according to what was spoken, “So shall your descendants be.” And not being weak in faith, he did not consider his own body, already dead (since he was about a hundred years old), and the deadness of Sarah's womb. He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform. And therefore “it was accounted to him for righteousness.”

Declaration Father, in the name of Jesus. I thank You for Your word, it is the truth, by which I live. I affirm that Your word has given me understanding and strengthened my faith to lay hold of all that You have given me in Christ Jesus. I proclaim that I am more than a conqueror in Christ my Lord. Amen!

17 ACTIVATE GOD'S POWER

And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. WITH PASTOR MENSA OTABIL (Matthew 14:28-29)

DAY 31 - JULY 25

(5am - 11am) Morning Reflection Matthew 14:22-33 Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go before Him to the other side, while He sent the multitudes away. And when He had sent the multitudes away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray. Now when evening came, He was alone there. But the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary. Now in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were troubled, saying, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid.” And Peter answered Him and said, “Lord, if it is You, command me to come to You on the water.” So He said, “Come.” And when Peter had come down out of the boat, he walked on the water to go to Jesus. But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” And immediately Jesus stretched out His hand and caught him, and said to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased. Then those who were in the boat came and worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God.”

Personal 1. Thank God that His power to deliver is still the same yesterday, today and forever; praise Him that His word is true. 2. Thank God for being a faithful God who always shows Himself strong on your behalf. 3. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you focus on God and trust in His word as you step out in faith in these 40 days of Power.

Guidance 4. Ask the Lord to help you see Him and hear His voice in the chaos created by the storms of life. 5. Pray that in your darkest moments, the word of God will be a lamp to your feet and a light to your path. 6. Ask the Lord to provide wisdom and insight to resolve all family disputes and crises.

Protection 7. Pray that as you step out in faith today, the Lord will command His angels to keep charge over you. 8. By faith, boldly declare that in these 40 days of Power, you and your family are protected and preserved from every attack of the enemy.

Declaration Heavenly Father, you are great, and all of creation declares your greatness. I praise You for calling me unto greatness. I am confident that You have gone ahead of me therefore I step out in faith and follow wherever your Spirit leads me. I am confident that you know the end from the beginning, therefore I refuse to be anxious. My heart is fully settled in your word in Jesus' name. Amen!

18 (11am - 5pm) Global Missions 9. Ask God to raise intercessors and missionaries for nations and communities without the gospel; ask for the spirit of boldness to proclaim His word in power. 10. Pray for God's intervention for places of unrest for the gospel of Christ to be preached in peace. 11. Pulldown every mindset of pride and self-contentment that hinders people from receiving the gospel; declare that the gospel will have full impact in many lives.

Nation Building 12. Intercede for nations classified as underdeveloped in the world; bind and cast out the mental attitude of inferiority, inadequacy and mediocrity. 13. Pray for the youth in these nations to receive the spirit of boldness, creativity and innovation to rise up and positively impact their generation. 14. Pray for boldness for the leaders of your nation to pursue ideas, reforms, visions, goals and policies that will elevate the nation into glorious prosperity.

Nations and Presidents 15. Ask God to make His grace and favour abound to these nations and their leaders; pray for a mighty revival and the manifestation of God's glory. 16. Pray for massive economic transformation for these nations; declare a new season of growth and prosperity for them. a. Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Capital – Kingstown · Governor – Susan Dougan · Prime Minister – Ralph Everard Gonsalves b. Samoa: Capital – Apia · Prime Minister – Tuilaepa Aiono Sailele Malielegaoi c. Sao Tome and Principe: Capital – Sao Tome · President – Evaristo Carvalho · Prime Minister – Jorge Bom Jesus d. Saudi Arabia: Capital – Riyadh · King – Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud e. Senegal: Capital – Dakar · President – Macky Sall

Declaration Everlasting King, You reign in the affairs of men and Your throne is an everlasting throne. I declare that by your power, there shall be a mental shift and an economic turnaround in my nation. The old ways of doing things will give way to new technologies, systems, structures and leadership approaches. I declare my nation will arise and be ushered into a new season of greatness in Jesus' name. Amen!

(5pm - 6pm) Personal Needs 17. Affirm that the Lord goes ahead of you as you take a step of faith into where He has called you to be. 18. Prophesy victory over every situation that has risen against your faith in God; declare that you will walk over it. 19. Declare in the name of Jesus that your God who has begun a good work will bring it to a perfect completion. 20. Proclaim that every step of faith you take shall be rewarded duly and fully by God.

19 Thanksgiving 21. Thank the Lord for going ahead of you to secure your victory as you step out in faith. 22. Thank the Lord for the confidence to trust Him and the will to obey His voice at all times. 23. Thank the Lord for showing your nation and its leaders the way to go and for ensuring the nation's economic prosperity. 24. Praise the Lord for the nations and people He has opened up to receive His gospel.

Scripture or Reflection Hebrews 11:32-35 And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the prophets: who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight the armies of the aliens. Women received their dead raised to life again.

Declaration Thank you heavenly Father that you are not a man that You should lie, therefore I put my trust completely in You and boldly act on your word. I declare that as I step out in faith, I see Your glory revealed in every area of my life. My obedience to the voice of your Spirit causes me to receive unusual testimonies and my faith is firmly established on the foundation of Your word in Jesus' name. Amen!

20 BREAKTHROUGH BY FAITH

By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days. (Hebrews 11:30)

WITH PASTOR MENSA OTABIL

DAY 32 - JULY 26

(5am - 11am) Morning Reflection Hebrews 11: 30-31 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were encircled for seven days. By faith the harlot Rahab did not perish with those who did not believe, when she had received the spies with peace.

Personal 1. Thank God for His grace that abounds to you; thank Him that even in the most difficult moments He makes a way for you. 2. Surrender your burden to the Lordship of Christ and ask Him to give you rest. 3. Ask God to stir in you a hunger for His word and a desire to abide in His presence as you fast and pray.

Guidance 4. Commit your ways to the Lord; ask Him to lead you to possess the opportunities He has prepared for you. 5. Pray that the Lord will reveal to you your destiny helpers and direct you to meet with them. 6. Confess that you will never miss the moment God creates to change your destiny and bless your family as you seek Him in these 40 days of Power.

Protection 7. Ask God to guard your heart and mind with His word against doubt and unbelief; declare that your faith will accomplish the extraordinary. 8. Declare that your dreams, aspirations and pursuits shall be preserved from the wickedness of men and the opposition of the world system.

Declaration Heavenly Father, I thank You that nothing is too hard for You. Your power is limitless and Your works are mighty. I declare by faith that I have entered my season of divine breakthrough. I breakthrough a troop and leap over walls. I declare that I am unstoppable in Jesus' name. I shall excel in all things I put my hands to and nothing shall by any means hinder me in the name of Jesus. Amen.

(11am - 5pm) Global Missions 9. Pray for protection and boldness for missionaries and churches in places where the gospel is opposed; ask the Lord to preserve them and make their work fruitful. 10. As churches embark on missions throughout the world, pray that the gospel will breakthrough every religious, political, cultural and social barrier. 11. Intercede for persecuted Christians worldwide; ask the Lord to strengthen His servants and deliver them from harm.

21 Nation Building 12. Pray that every spirit and mentality of negativity which keeps your nation from progressing and developing shall be exposed and eliminated in the name of Jesus. 13. Ask the Lord to equip the leaders of your nation with the mentality for excellence that will cause them to lead your nation into uncharted prosperity. 14. Prophesy over your economy that it will produce excellent goods and services for the global markets; declare that your nation will become a major hub for exports to the rest of the world.

Nations and Presidents 15. Contend for the establishment of God's will for the following nations, their leaders and citizenry will be established; declare that God's will, will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 16. Ask God to endow the leaders of nations of the earth the mindset to serve people rather than personal, selfish interests; pray for a baptism of the spirit of service. a. Serbia: Capital – Belgrade · President – Aleksandar Vucic · Prime Minister – Ana Brnabic b. Seychelles: Capital – Victoria · President – Danny Faure c. Sierra Leone: Capital – Freetown · President – d. Singapore: Capital – Singapore · President – Halimah Yacob · Prime Minister – e. Slovakia: Capital – Bratislava · President – Zuzana Caputová · Prime Minister – Igor Matovic

Declaration In the name of Jesus, I declare that the gates of hell shall not prevail against the church of Christ. By faith, the church shall breakthrough every political, economic, social, cultural, religious and psychological barrier. These named nations shall stretch forth their hands to the Lord and rise out of sin and their current level of development to higher ground in Jesus' name. Amen!

(5pm - 6pm) Personal Needs 17. Declare by faith that in the name of Jesus, you shall rise out of obscurity to prominence. 18. By faith, prophesy that where generations before you failed and were defeated, you shall thrive and breakthrough. 19. Decree excellence over every area of your life; proclaim that by the power of God, you shall excel at everything you put your hand to do. 20. Confess that as you pursue excellence in all your endeavours, your faith will neither tremble nor fail; you shall excel in what has been declared impossible by faith in Christ Jesus.

Thanksgiving 21. Thank God for the faith and a spirit that thirsts after excellence. 22. Thank God for helping you breakthrough the resistance that stopped others. 23. Glorify the Lord for the resilience of the church and her success in breaking into cultures which oppose the gospel of Christ. 24. Praise the Lord for the economic discoveries, productivity and buoyance that is coming upon your nation.

22 Scripture For Reflection Mark 2:1-5 And again He entered Capernaum after some days, and it was heard that He was in the house. Immediately many gathered together, so that there was no longer room to receive them, not even near the door. And He preached the word to them. Then they came to Him, bringing a paralytic who was carried by four men. And when they could not come near Him because of the crowd, they uncovered the roof where He was. So when they had broken through, they let down the bed on which the paralytic was lying. When Jesus saw their faith, He said to the paralytic, "Son, your sins are forgiven you.”

Declaration I will praise the Lord for He has caused me to overcome my limitations. I am like a tree that grows over walls. My branches are mighty and fruitful. I have the seed of greatness in me and I overcome every setback of my past. The hand of the Lord is upon me and lifts me above every obstacle in my life. I breakthrough again and again as I encounter obstacles in Jesus' name. Amen!

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