Open Heavens

Saturday, September 2, 2023

Open Heavens Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL 


DATE: SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 3RD, 2023.


THEME: JUST A WORD


MEMORISE: 

But he answered and said, it is written, Man shall not leave by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God. 

Matthew 4:4


READ: Hebrews 4:12 


12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.


MESSAGE: 


Psalm 119:130 says : "The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding to the simple". Therefore, when God sends a word to you, what he is sending to you is light. A particular word of God can enter into your spirit. You might have been hearing it before, you might have read it a thousand times, but all of a sudden, that particular word of God jumps to you and you know, this is the solution to your problem.


A man who was very wealthy fell on so hard a time that he decided to commit suicide. He planned on that day to go to church and dance so much as if celebrating his departure. When he got to the church, the preacher was talking about Shedrach, Meshack and Abednego. The preacher explained that the Hebrew boys believed God would deliver then though they did not know how He would do it, and He did deliver them. That was all the man needed to hear and he thought to himself, "My situation is so bad, I don't see how it can improve, but I don't need to know how, I just know it will improve". He decided not to kill himself anymore and the day he was sharing his testimony, he had just bought 14 cars for his workers. All he heard was a word. When the word of God comes to you, suddenly, light comes and that light chases away every form of darkness in your life.


All that you need to be healed and to live in divine health is just a word of God (psalm 107:20). When God sends a word to you, it will come with the power and faith that you need to receive it and walk in it with confidence. Once you have received it with faith, then it will become your reality.


What area of your life are you not yet walking in dominion as a child of God? You need to ask God to send His word to you concerning that area. In whatever area of your life that you have been timid before, a word from God will turn you into a lion in that area. You will become indomitable. This is why you should not miss your personal quiet times every morning and fellowships with brethren. You can never tell when God will send that word that will librate you forever.


PRAYER POINT:

Father, send me a word that will change my life forever today in Jesus name.


 BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ezekiel 31-32


AUTHOR: PASTOR E.A. ADEBOYE


HYMN 3: ANCIENT WORDS


Holy words long preserved

for our walk in this world,


They resound with God's own heart


Oh, let the Ancient words impart.


Chorus


Ancient words ever true


Changing me, and changing you. 


We have come with open hearts


Oh let the ancient words impart.


Words of Life, words of Hope

Give us strength, help us cope


In this world, where e'er we roam


Ancient words will guide us Home.


Holy words of our Faith

Handed down to this age.


Came to us through sacrifice


Oh heed the faithful words of Christ.


Holy words long preserved


For our walk in this world.


They resound with God's own heart


Oh let the ancient words impart.

Friday, September 1, 2023

Open Heavens Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL 


DATE: SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 2ND, 2023.


THEME: PROTECT THEM FIRST 


MEMORISE: 

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets. 

Matthew 7:12 


READ: Luke 15:11-32


11  And he said, A certain man had two sons:


12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living.


13 And not many days after the younger son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his substance with riotous living.


14 And when he had spent all, there arose a mighty famine in that land; and he began to be in want.


15 And he went and joined himself to a citizen of that country; and he sent him into his fields to feed swine.


16 And he would fain have filled his belly with the husks that the swine did eat: and no man gave unto him.


17 And when he came to himself, he said, How many hired servants of my father's have bread enough and to spare, and I perish with hunger!


18 I will arise and go to my father, and will say unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and before thee,


19 And am no more worthy to be called thy son: make me as one of thy hired servants.


20 And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.


21 And the son said unto him, Father, I have sinned against heaven, and in thy sight, and am no more worthy to be called thy son.


22 But the father said to his servants, Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:


23 And bring hither the fatted calf, and kill it; and let us eat, and be merry:


24 For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.


25 Now his elder son was in the field: and as he came and drew nigh to the house, he heard musick and dancing.


26 And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.


27 And he said unto him, Thy brother is come; and thy father hath killed the fatted calf, because he hath received him safe and sound.


28 And he was angry, and would not go in: therefore came his father out, and intreated him.


29 And he answering said to his father, Lo, these many years do I serve thee, neither transgressed I at any time thy commandment: and yet thou never gavest me a kid, that I might make merry with my friends:


30 But as soon as this thy son was come, which hath devoured thy living with harlots, thou hast killed for him the fatted calf.


31 And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.


32 It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.


MESSAGE


The elders have a proverb that says you first chase away the fox before you ask the hen, "Why did you stray?" In Mark 4:35-41, when there was a storm in the boat and the disciples woke Jesus up, He first stilled the storm before saying, "Why are ye so fearful? How is it that ye have no faith?" This is how Jesus treat us His children. He will first solve the problem before scolding you. Why then do many parents or guardians leave their children to be devoured by the fox when they see that they have strayed?


When the children God has planted around you err, protect them from the error they have made first to ensure it doesn't destroy them, before you turn to discipline them. A father, for example, may throw out his daughter because she got pregnant outside wedlock. Such an action would further expose the girl to the fox already trying to destroy her. At the end of the day, that child may get into worse problems, especially if she finds help from the wrong set of people.


Children must not be cast away because they made a mistake. With all the mistakes you made. God continues to call you His child. Should there be discipline? Yes, of course. Children should be disciplined when they misbehave, but first, fix the problem and keep them safe.


While you discipline a child, it should always still be clear to that child that you love them. There is something called tough love. A child will know if the real reason you are taking an action is to protect your reputation or out of your love for them. Nothing hurts a child more than to experience lack of love from the parents.


I know it can be disappointing when children don't meet up to their parents' expectations. I am a father too and sometimes l would have taught my children to behave a certain way, only to hear that they did the opposite outside of the home. However, let us remember that we do the same thing to God and He doesn't cast us out. He chastens us because He loves us. Your labour over all the children God has planted around you will not be in vain, in Jesus' name.


PRAYER POINT

Father, please give me the patience and wisdom to protect  and discipline the children around me with love, in Jesus name.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ezekiel 28-30


AUTHOR: PASTOR E.A. ADEBOYE


HYMN 31: WONDERFUL STORY OF LOVE 


1 Wonderful story of love!


Tell it to me again;


Wonderful story of love!


Wake the immortal strain.


Angels with rapture announce it,


Shepherds with wonder receive it;


Sinner, O won’t you believe it?


Wonderful story of love!


Refrain:


Wonderful! Wonderful!


Wonderful story, Wonderful story of love!


2 Wonderful story of love!


Though you are far away;


Wonderful story of love!


Still he doth call today.


Calling from Calvary’s mountain,


Down from the crystal bright fountain,


E’en from the dawn of creation;


Wonderful story of love!


3 Wonderful story of love!


Jesus provides a rest;


Wonderful story of love!


For all the pure and blest;


Rest in those mansions above us,


With those who’ve gone on before us,


Singing the rapturous chorus;


Wonderful story of love!

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Open Heavens Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL


DATE: FRIDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2023


TOPIC: PRAYERS FOR CHILDREN



MEMORISE:

"And all thy children shall be taught of the LORD; and great shall be the peace of thy children."

Isaiah 54:13



READ: Matthew 19:13-15

19:13 Then were there brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them, and pray: and the disciples rebuked them.


19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.


19:15 And he laid his hands on them, and departed thence.



Prayers 


1. Father, thank You for all the children in my family, church, community and around the world.


2. Father, as children will be returning to school this month, please provide for their parents and guardians. Please, make a way for all children that should be in school but are unable to go.


3. Father, please bless my children and all children around me with a sound mind, in Jesus’ name.


4. Father, please use my children and all children around me for Your glory. 


5. Father, please keep all the children around me away from evil influences and keep drawing them closer to You, in Jesus’ name. 


6. Father, please give all the children around me pure hearts. Let their hearts remain pure in You, in Jesus’ name. 


7. Father, please put Your angels on guard over all the children around me. 


8. Father, please let the blood of Jesus be a mark upon my children and all children around me, in Jesus’ name. 


9. Father, please reveal Yourself to all the children around me, just as You reached out to Samuel at such a young age, in Jesus’ name. 


10. Father, please help me and everyone who has influence over the children around me to lead them according to Your will, in Jesus’ name. 


11. Father, please make all the children in my family, church and community light and salt to this world, in Jesus’ name. 


12. Your personal prayer point for all children around you.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:

Ezekiel 25-27


AUTHOR: PASTOR E. A. ADEBOYE


HYMN 22: SWEET HOUR OF PRAYER


1. Sweet hour of prayer!

Sweet hour of Prayer!

That calls me from a world of care,

And bids me at my Father's throne

Make all my want and wishes known;

In seasons of distress and grief,

My soul has often found relief,

And oft escaped the tempter's snare

By thy return, sweet hour of prayer,


2. Sweet hour of prayer!

Sweet hour of prayer!

Thy wings shall my petition bear

To him whose truth and faithfulness

Engage the waiting soul to bless;

And since he bids me seek his face,

Believe his word and trust his grace

I'll cast on him my every care,

And wait for thee, sweet hour prayer.


3. Sweet hour of prayer!

Sweet hour of prayer!

May I thy consolation share

Till from mount Pisgah's lofty height,

I view my home and take my flight;

This robe of flesh I'll drop, and rise

To seize the ever lasting prize

And shout while passing through the air,

Farewell, farewell, sweet hour of prayer.

Open Heavens Prayer Points

PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS: 


(Thursday, August 31, 2023) 


THE GOD OF RESTORATION 


Special Note.


These prayer points are not written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, but by one of his , disciples, of Christ, who was inspired and mandated by the Holy Spirit, effective, January 1st, 2015, to start writing these prayer points, based on the Open Heavens Daily Devotional, authored by Pastor E. A. Adeboye.


Some of the prayer points are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds.


If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:


“Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hell fire. In Jesus' name, I pray.”


Prayer Points


I.I worship and adore You, my Father, You're the Alpha and Omega; You're the God of restoration.


2.Thank You, Father, for creating me in Your image and likeness; and for Your purpose and pleasure.


3.Thank You, Father, for the salvation of my soul, from eternal destruction in hell fire.


4.Thank You, Father, for the restoration of the dominion and authority stolen from my life by the devil,  through the Lord Jesus' Christ.


5.Father, in anyway I have fallen short of your glory, please, have mercy and 

forgive me; let Your mercy prevail over judgement of sin in my life, in Jesus' name.


6.Father, please, uproot from my life, everything that does not reflect Your image and likeness, in Jesus' name.


7.Father, please, restore Your dominion and authority that was lost to the devil, in my life, in Jesus' name.


8.Father, please,  restore and perfect anything that the devil has tampered with in my life, in Jesus' name.


9.Father, please, restore whatever thing, the devil and the world have taken away from my life, in Jesus' name.


10.Father, bless your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye; and, bless his ministry, home, and family (biological and spiritual), forever, in Jesus' name.


11.Father, bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.


12.Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus' name.


13.Your Personal petitions.

( Philippians 4:6)


14.In Jesus' name I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)


15.Thank You Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).


#GodBlessOurNation


These prayers have no expiry dates! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus' name.


Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's, books ministry.


Note:

You may not add, subtract or rearrange these prayer points. The Holy Spirit is the author, though He used someone, who, out of humility has refused to take glory for it, by not putting his name. It is plagiarism to use, or pass as your own, someone's else writing or work. The original author of these prayer points is the Holy Spirit. So, share, but don't share His glory with Him in the process. Remain blessed, as you obey, in Jesus' name.

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Open Heavens Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL 


DATE: THURSDAY AUGUST 31ST 2023


THEME: THE GOD OF RESTORATION 


MEMORISE: 

And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again; and he gave the cup into Pharaoh's hand: 

Genesis 40:21 


READ: Luke 6:6 -10

6 And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered.


7 And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.


8 But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.


9 Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?


10 And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other.


MESSAGE

Restoration can be simply described as the process of returning something to its original state. Divine Restoration is an act of God because only the Creator of heaven and earth has the knowledge and ability to restore humanity to its original state. The unfortunate error of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden robbed mankind of their dominion in creation. This led to separation from God and attracted death and other terrible curses. Thereafter, life became full of different kinds of sins -idolatry, immortality, wickedness - until life became unbearably difficult. At this point, our loving and compassionate God decided to end the misery by restoring man's dominion through redemption by the Lord Jesus Christ.


Restoration is a complete package that includes forgiveness of sins, freedom from guilt and mercy rather than judgement. It usually comes as an act of mercy, favour, compassion, and love, with the sole aim of reconciling mankind to God. Restoration often involves the remission of sin, cancellation of debts, and reversing the irreversible. Our God is a God of restoration. Jesus restored life to Lazarus in John 11:43:-44 and the son of the widow of Nain in Luke 7:11-15. He restored sight to a man born blind in John 9:1-7. Our God can restored ill health, failing, businesses, damaged relationships, broken marriages and lost opportunities. All you need to do is cry unto Him in prayer. May you be fully restored in every area of your life, in Jesus' name.


The Bible teaches that as God is, so He wants us to be in this world. We must forgive everyone that has offended us while also seeking the forgiveness of those we have offended. Forgiveness is to be without limits, as stated in Luke 17:3-4 and Matthew 18:21-22. Forgiveness leads to peace, reconciliation, healing, progress, joy, prosperity, and answered prayers. Make up your mind to be at peace with all men (Hebrews 12:14), forgive everybody that has offended you and settle all pending disputes with your neighbours. Let the love of God radiate through you to others so that you would become a beneficiary of the abundant blessings of the Lord. Be restored to God first, then pursue restoration of every broken relationship as God guides you.


PRAYER POINT

Father, restore everything that I may have lost in time past, in Jesus name.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ezekiel 23-24


AUTHOR: PASTOR E.A. ADEBOYE


HYMN 14: O WHAT A WONDERFUL WONDERFUL DAY


1 Oh What A Wonderful Wonderful Day

Day I Will Never Forget

After I’d Wandered In Darkness Away

Jesus My Saviour I Met

Oh What A Tender Compassionate Friend

He Met The Need Of My Heart

Shadows Dispelling With Joy I Am Telling

He Made All The Darkness Depart


Chorus

Heaven Came Down And Glory Filled My Soul

When At The Cross The Saviour Made Me Whole

My Sins Were Washed Away

And My Night Was Turned To Day

Heaven Came Down And Glory Filled My Soul


2 Born Of The Spirit With Life From Above

Into God’s Family Divine

Justified Fully Thru Calvary’s Love

Oh What A Standing Is Mine

And The Transaction So Quickly Was Made

When As A Sinner I Came

Took Of The Offer Of Grace

He Did Proffer He Saved Me

Oh Praise His Dear Name


3 Now I’ve A Hope That Will Surely Endure

After The Passing Of Time

I Have A Future In Heaven For Sure

There In Those Mansions Sublime

And It’s Because Of That Wonderful Day

When At The Cross I Believed

Riches Eternal And Blessings Supernal

From His Precious Hand I Received

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Open Heavens Prayer Points

PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY'S OPEN HEAVENS: 


(Wednesday, August 30, 2023) 


BECOMING A SPIRITUAL GIANT 


Special Note.


These prayer points are not written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye, but by one of his , disciples, of Christ, who was inspired and mandated by the Holy Spirit, effective, January 1st, 2015, to start writing these prayer points, based on the Open Heavens Daily Devotional, authored by Pastor E. A. Adeboye.


Some of the prayer points are deep spiritually and may not be understood by carnal minds.


If you want to be blessed from these prayer points, you must first, surrender Your life, to the Lord Jesus Christ, Himself, by saying this prayer:


“Lord Jesus, I come to You with a deeply repentant heart, please, forgive me all my sins. I surrender my life to you, today, and, I accept You, as my personal Lord and Saviour. Please, come into my life and save my soul from eternal destruction in hell fire. In Jesus' name, I pray.”


Prayer Points 


1.Thank You, Father, for the salvation of my soul; thank You, for bringing me out of the darkness of this world, into Your marvelous light in Christ Jesus.


2.Thank You, Father, for all the spiritual leaders You have used to mentor and bless me, in ministry.


3.Father, in anyway I have fallen short  of your glory, please, have mercy and 

forgive me; let Your mercy prevail over judgement of sin in my life, in Jesus' name.


4.Father, I don't want to be an ordinary christian, please, make me a spiritual giant in Your kingdom, in Jesus' name.


5.Father, release upon my life, the grace to honour and to be loyal to all my spiritual fathers, in Jesus' name.


6.Father, please, let me follow You till the end, in Jesus' name.


7.Father, please give me the double portion of Your anointing, in Jesus' name.


8.Father, please, give me the grace to always minister to the needs of my spiritual leaders, spiritually, materially and financially, in Jesus' name.


9.Father, please, let me never despise my spiritual leader, let me honour him till the end, in Jesus' name.


10.Father, bless your son, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye; and, bless his ministry, home, and family (biological and spiritual), forever, in Jesus' name.


11.Father, bless Your son that You have been using to prepare these prayer points, beyond measures, and all those who have been rebroadcasting them, in Jesus' name.


12.Father, let every challenge, hindrance and obstacle of getting these prayer points across to Your children, timely, and on daily basis be removed, in Jesus' name.


13.Your Personal petitions.

( Philippians 4:6)


14.In Jesus' name I pray.

(John 14:13-14; 15:16)


15.Thank You Father for answered prayers.

(1 Thessalonians 5:18).


#GodBlessOurNation


These prayers have no expiry dates! Please, pray them, irrespective of the time they get to you. Remain blessed, in Jesus' name.


Kindly, purchase your own hard copy or online version of the Open Heavens devotional & buy for your friends too, as a potent evangelism tool. God bless you, as you sow, into Pastor E.A. Adeboye's, books ministry.


Note:

You may not add, subtract or rearrange these prayer points. The Holy Spirit is the author, though He used someone, who, out of humility has refused to take glory for it, by not putting his name. It is plagiarism to use, or pass as your own, someone's else writing or work. The original author of these prayer points is the Holy Spirit. So, share, but don't share His glory with Him in the process. Remain blessed, as you obey, in Jesus' name.

Open Heavens Daily Devotional by Pastor E.A. Adeboye

OPEN HEAVENS DAILY DEVOTIONAL 


DATE: WEDNESDAY  AUGUST 30TH 2023


THEME: BECOMING A SPIRITUAL GIANT 


MEMORISE: 

But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way. 

1 Corinthians 12:31


READ: Acts 19:11 -16


11 And God wrought special miracles by the hands of Paul:


12 So that from his body were brought unto the sick handkerchiefs or aprons, and the diseases departed from them, and the evil spirits went out of them.


13 Then certain of the vagabond Jews, exorcists, took upon them to call over them which had evil spirits the name of the Lord Jesus, saying, We adjure you by Jesus whom Paul preacheth.


14 And there were seven sons of one Sceva, a Jew, and chief of the priests, which did so.


15 And the evil spirit answered and said, Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?


16 And the man in whom the evil spirit was leaped on them, and overcame them, and prevailed against them, so that they fled out of that house naked and wounded.


MESSAGE


God wants you to grow spiritually so that you would eventually become a giant in the spirit realm. In 1 Corinthians 12:31, God says you are allowed to covet earnestly the best gifts. When l read that passage, l told God, Lord, give me a double portion of the Spirit of Elisha, double the spirit of Peter, double the spirit of Paul, double the spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ during his earthly ministry, add everything together and double it again". He responded that l was asking for trouble because people would not let me rest. I said l wanted it still because l could not afford to be anything else but a spiritual giant. You must make up your mind not to be an ordinary Christian from today.


If you want to become a spiritual giant, 2 Kings 2:1-8 teaches that you must be loyal to your own Elijah. When Elijah wanted to leave this world, Elisha followed him three times; each time, Elijah told him to go back, but he refused. Your Elijah is your father-in-the-Lord. In 2 Kings 2:9-15, when Elijah was departing, Elisha got a double portion of his spirit.


One day, l was praying that my children would be greater than l, and one of them said, "Anyone who will be greater than you probably will never eat again". He said that because of how often l fast, but then l told him not to leave God out of the equation. It doesn't matter how great God made your father-in-the-Lord, you can become greater just by honoring and being loyal to him. Elisha got a double portion of the spirit of Elijah because he pursued the same vision as he.


Learn to minister to the one whom God has placed over you spiritually. In 2 Kings 3:11-12, the Bible tells us that Elisha ministered constantly to his spiritual father. It wasn't long after that in 2 Kings 13:14 that we read that a king called him "Father". If you are committed to honoring your father-in-the-Lord by serving him, you would receive something that you could otherwise have labored greatly in the spirit to get. Somebody once said that the tail of a lion is more powerful than the head of a dog. Your father-in-the-Lord is already a lion; if you are committed to following Him as he follows Jesus, you can do greater things than when you are on your own.


KEY POINT


You can become a spiritual giant by honoring and being loyal to your spiritual leader.


BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Ezekiel 21-22


AUTHOR: PASTOR E.A. ADEBOYE


HYMN 18: PRAISE TO THE LORD THE ALMIGHTY


1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, 


the King of creation!


O my soul, praise him, for he is 


your health and salvation!


Come, all who hear; 


now to his temple draw near,


join me in glad adoration.


2 Praise to the Lord, above 


all things so wondrously reigning;


sheltering you under his wings, 


and so gently sustaining!


Have you not seen all 


that is needful has been


sent by his gracious ordaining?


3 Praise to the Lord, who will 


prosper your work and defend you;


surely his goodness and mercy 


shall daily attend you.


Ponder anew what the Almighty can do,


if with his love he befriends you.


4 Praise to the Lord! O let all 


that is in me adore him!


All that has life and breath, 


come now with praises before him.


Let the Amen sound 


from his people again;


gladly forever adore him