DAILY SHOWER October 17, 2022 Devotion and Declarations
Prayer before the Word:
_ O God, my King, my Your name be highly glorified for the gift of life. Forgive my trespasses. Please, show me Your way, and assist me to follow it to the end in Jesus name, Amen_
TODAY’S TOPIC: Mouth: an asset for divine favour or curse?
Text: Proverb 10:2-11 (NIV)
"10:2. Ill-gotten treasures are of no value, but righteousness delivers from death.
10:3. The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
10:4. Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.
10:5. He who gathers crops in summer is a wise son, but he who sleeps during harvest is a disgraceful son.
10:6. Blessings crown the head of the righteous, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.
10:7. The memory of the righteous will be a blessing, but the name of the wicked will rot.
10:8. The wise in heart accept commands, but a chattering fool comes to ruin.
10:9. The man of integrity walks securely, but he who takes crooked paths will be found out.
10:10. He who winks maliciously causes grief, and a chattering fool comes to ruin.
10:11. The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked."
SHOWER (Reflection):
Your mouth and tongue are special gifts God bestowed on us. He gave us these to serve Him and command our day to favour us and our neighbours. That's why the story of creation centres on it. He proclaimed that there should be light; and it came to pass. He announced there should be night, water, earth and others, and all came to being. What did He used in making the pronouncements? God used tongue/mouth. He also urged us to speak the word and it will be established. Unfortunately, some (if not many) see these as weapon to outshine others. They use their tongues and mouths to kill others, talk down on people, fight, lie, etc. Check yourself and make an amend now. That job you are waiting for or favour denied you, may be because of the sins you committed with your tongue.
PRAYER/DECLARATIONS
1. O God, I thank You for another day. Forgive me for not using my tongue as You instructed. Give me the grace to make an amend in Jesus name, Amen.
2. My tongue is from Jesus. My mouth is also from Him. I hereby charge them to work for my favour this morning and throughout today in Jesus name, Amen.
3. By the power in the name of Jesus Christ, I kill and destroy any power that dares me today in Jesus name, Amen!!!