When We Use the Word of God to Hurt People

 

"For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart" (Heb. 4:12, NIV).

Our God has entrusted us with a great treasure —the living sword—"the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God" (Eph. 6:17, NLT). This is a powerful weapon that should be wielded in a manner that brings honor to our King.

Unfortunately, too often this weapon is mishandled. Many have used the Word to serve themselves rather than advance God's kingdom, turning the Word of God into a legalistic document that regulates behavior and wounds the soul. The law executed without the heart of His Spirit brings death.

"For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life" (2 Cor. 3:6, NIV).

Beloved, we must use wisdom when wielding the sword of God's Word. Wisdom empowers the sons and daughters of God to properly use the sword of God's Word. How do we receive this wisdom? All we have to do is ask.

"If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you" (James 1:5).

God wants to give us wisdom so that we can partner with Him to establish His plan and purpose on the earth.

Where there is oppression and fear, we can overcome by the power of the sword, bringing forth life and justice for those who are oppressed. Carrying out His decree of everlasting love, we can restore that which has been lost. We have the great privilege of bringing honor to the King by the way we administer His Word!

How have you been wielding the sword of God's Word? Are you using divine wisdom to advance His kingdom? We can call upon His name for the strength and wisdom it takes to honor His name with the sword of the Word. Pray:

Heavenly Father, I come to you in the name of Jesus, thanking You for both the honor and privilege of wielding Your sword. I want to bring Your favor to every life I touch. I want to release the splendor of heaven here on earth. Now raise and empower me to wield the sword of Your Word with wisdom, bringing forth life and justice, in Jesus' name, amen.

Adapted from Fight Like a Girl (Faith Words, 2006) by Lisa Bevere.

2 Keys to Prayers That Deliver Results

 

"Then said the Lord ... I am alert and active, watching over My word to perform it" (Jer. 1:12, AMP).
Notice God watches over His Word to perform it. This is a key to accurate, effective prayer—to pray God's Word or to pray in agreement with God's Word, for His Word is an expression of His will.
Let's assume you are praying for a person who needs healing.
In 3 John 2, God says in regard to healing and well-being, "Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in every way and [that your body] may keep well, even as [I know] your soul keeps well and prospers." According to this verse, it is God's desire that your physical body be well, just as your soul (your mind, will and emotions) is well.
In 1 Peter 2:24, Peter says of Jesus, "By whose stripes you were healed" (NKJV).
You can tune in to many Christian TV programs any day of the week and hear someone give a testimony of praying for healing for a loved one. They say they believed God for the person's healing, yet they included in their prayer, "If it be Thy will." Their loved one died, so they assume that was God's will.
No! To pray "If it be Thy will" when the will of God is known—that you be healed and whole—is a wishy-washy, wavering prayer. Pray the Word with boldness: "Father, thank You that Johnny is healed by the stripes of Jesus. Refuse to move off of the Word. Also, do the natural things that the doctor recommends.
As my pastor used to say, "We're not against doctors, hospitals, medicine, vitamins or orange juice!" The motive of doctors and medical professionals is like that of Jesus: They are working to see their patients healthy and whole.
Several years ago, even before I fully understood the value of praying the Word or praying in line with God's Word, a teenager in another state had been severely injured in a car accident, and he was in a coma. Doctors' prognosis gave little hope of survival, indicating that if he did live, he would most likely be a vegetable.
I felt led to go to a friend who was a student at a local Bible school at the time to pray in agreement for this young man's recovery. Unknown to me, she had a friend in Sweden who was in a coma at that same time.
So together we came into agreement with God's Word from Ephesians 5:14 for this young man and for her friend in Sweden: "Awake, you who sleep, arise from the dead, and Christ will give you light." Within a matter of days, both of these people awoke from a comatose state. Then, over a period of time, each fully recovered.
To see success in your prayer life, find an appropriate Scripture for the prayer need, then boldly pray God's Word or in agreement with God's Word.

Tips For Up And Coming Independent Artists

Tips For Up And Coming Independent
Artists

Here are some great tips for artistes who aren't signed to any label. It
is necessary for artistes to be well armed with the right info that will
help their progress better.



We got the tips from a US based music marketer... Check 'em out...

Tips For Up And Coming Independent Artists

In this blog you will learn great tips for up and coming indie artists. As a Gospel Music Marketer, I engage with many different professionals in the Christian community and in the secular community to seek out resources that’s trending. One specefic resource and secular organization I obtain great tips from is Indie Connect. It’s a global business club for up-and-coming artists, songwriters, musicians and music professionals.

The following is their recent top listed tips you as an artist need to consider:

1. Study the industry. There are countless places where you can learn how the industry works as well as how to become a better performer.
Some are free. Some cost a little bit.

2. Study general business. It’s only when you can marry your talent with business knowledge that you move from having a hobby into having a business.

3. Find a mentor. Network both within and outside the industry to find someone who believes in you and will help guide you.

4. Network. Plug into the many music-related groups on LinkedIn and just read all of the advice. There are deep and powerful discussions by experienced industry professionals on every aspect of the industry. Ask as many questions as you want, No question is ‘stupid’. There are countless people who want to help young artists not make the mistakes that they did!

5. Learn to book yourself. You have the same problem with booking agents that you have with managers. They work on commission as well – usually around 10%. So if you can’t command a decent amount for your gigs, and you’re not gigging full time, it’s not worth their time.

6. Master your craft. If you sing or rap, be amazing at it. If you play guitar, dazzle crowds with your skill. Never stop improving. Even the most respected singers and musicians have coaches and work on improving or learning something new all of the time!

7. Find your uniqueness. What is it about you and/or your music that will set you apart from the vast sea of competition out there? Once you find it, develop your brand around it. Your brand is the first sight, sound and feeling that a person gets when they see or hear your name. Develop it and then protect it!

8. Build your team. Once you have done all of the things I have just mentioned, you’ll find that the team members you’ve been looking for will start to find you. Interview them. Do your homework to make sure they are a good fit and can get you where you want to go. Ask to speak with other artists they have worked with. Be sure they have a good reputation and the respect of the industry.

9. Be professionally relentless. The world is going to tell you that you can’t make it. If you have any level of marketable talent, they are wrong. There is a place for you. It may not be on the biggest radio charts. It may not be headlining huge stadium concerts. But there is a place for you – a place where you can feel good about what you’re doing for a living, comfortable with the income you’re making and proud of the person and the artist you’ve become.

10. Give back. Reach down and help other new singers and musicians in the same way that you were helped. Keep their hopes alive! You’re never too young to do this. Share anything you’ve learned that has kept you from making a potentially serious mistake.

30 prayer points to pray this/every morning (Command The Morning)

1. I take authority over this day, in the name of Jesus

2. I draw upon heavenly resources today

3. I decree that all the elements of the day will cooperate with me in the name of Jesus

4. I speak to the sun and declare that you will not smite me and my family this day

5. I render null and void any demonic incantations and satanic
prayers over me and my family, in the Jesus name

6. I retrieve this day out of the hands of the evil early risers

7. Let every battle in the heavenlies be won in favor of the angels conveying my blessings in Jesus name

8. O sun, moon and stars, carry your afflictions back to sender in the name of Jesus

9. Let the wicked and wickedness be shaken out from the ends of the earth, in Jesus name

10. O sun as you come forth, uproot all the wickedness that have come against my life in Jesus name

11. I program blessings into my life this morning. I command this
morning to be loaded with blessings

12. O sun, cancel every enemy of the Kingdom of God in my life in Jesus name

13. Those who spend the night pulling me down, let the elements destroy you in Jesus name

14. I establish the power of God over the heavenlies, in the name of
Jesus

15. Every wicked altar in the heavenlies, I throw you down in Jesus name

16. I destroy every satanic connection between the heavenlies and my birth, in Jesus name

17. Every dark power hidden in the heavenlies against me, I bring you down in Jesus name

18. Every negative thing written in the cycle of the moon against me today be blotted out in Jesus name

19. I shake off every season of frustration in the satanic calendar against me in the name of Jesus

20. I terminate every evil agreement between my enemies and the heavenlies in Jesus name

21. I frustrate every satanic priest ministering enchantments against me, in the name of Jesus

22. I bind every evil power siphoning my blessing with chaos and confusion, in Jesus name

23. I nullify the incantations of evil spiritual consultants, in Jesus name

24. Let the handwritings of ordinances programmed by satanic agents into the heavenlies against me be wiped out by the blood of Jesus

25. Spirits of favor, counsel, might and power come upon me in the
name of Jesus

26. I shall excel this year and nothing shall defy me

27. I shall possess the gates of my enemies this year, in Jesus name 28. My ears shall hear good news and my eyes shall see good this year

29. I take divine insurance against all forms of accidents and disasters and tragedy, in the name of Jesus

30. Oh Lord, empower me to reach my destiny in Jesus name

#185 Names of God in Yoruba Language (Complete List)

1) Oluwa (Lord)
2) Oluwa wa (Our Lord)
3) Olorun (God)
4) Olorun wa (Our God)
5) Oluwa awon oluwa (The Lord of Lords)
6) Olorun awon olorun, Kabiyeesi, (The King)
7) Oba awon oba ( King of Kings)
8) Olodumare ( The Almighty)
9) Arugbo ojo (Ancient of days)
10) Olorun agbalagba ( Ancient of days)
11) Adagba ma paaro oye (Unchanging God)
12) Olorun ti o yipada (Unchanging God)
13) Olorun kan lailai ( The only God)
14) Ikan lana (Same yesterday)
15) Ikan loni (Same today)
16) Ikan lola (Same tomorrow)
17) Okan titi aye ainipekun ( The same forever)
18) Oba ti mbe nibi gbogbo nigba gbogbo ( the ubiquitous God)
19) Metalokan ( The trinity)
20) Olorun Baba (God the Father)
21) Olorun Omo (God the son)
22) Olorun Emi Mimo (God the Holy spirit)
23) Olorun Abrahamu (God of Abraham)
24) Olorun Isaki (God of Isaac)
25) Olorun Jakobu (God of Jacob)
26) Olorun owu (The jealous God)
27) Olorun ti kii s’enia ti yio paro (God that is not man that could change)
28) Alewilese (He that can Speak and Act)
29) Aleselewi (He that can Act and Speak)
30) Owibee sebee (He that Speaks and Acts)
31) Awimayehun ( He who Speaks and does not change His words)
32) Asoromaye (He who prophesize and comes to past)
33) Onimajemu ( Covenant keeping God)
34) Olulana (The wonderful way maker)
35) Olorun oro (Word), (The God of spoken work)
36) Oba to ti o gbe oro Re ga ju Oruko Re lo, (The God who exalts his word)
37) Olutoju wa, (Our Keeper)
38) Onibuore (God whose barn is full of blessing)
39) Afunni ma s’iregun (The God who blesses without asking for reward)
40) Adanimagbagbe (The creator who never forgets the created)
41) Oyigiyigi (Great and Mighty)
42) Alakoso orun at’aye (The God of heaven)
43) Atogbojule (Dependable God)
44) Alagbawi eda (Defender)
45) Alagbada ina (He that covers Himself with fire branded robe)
46) Asorodayo (The god who give joy)
47) Oba t’o mu ‘banuje tan (God who puts end to sorrow)
48) Ogbeja k’eru o ba onija (God who fights for the defenseless)
49) Jagunjagun ode orun (The great warrior of heaven)
50) Olowogbogboro (God whose hand is long enough to reach at any
length)
51) Olorun awon omo ogun (The great warrior)
52) Aduro tini bi akoni eleru (The faithful God)
53) Eru jeje l’eti okun pupa ( The Most powerful by the red sea)
54) Oba t’o mu iji dake roro (God who commands the storm, peace be still)
55) Alaabo (Our keeper)
56) Oluso (Our guard)
57) Olupamo (Our keeper)
58) Oludande,(Our deliverer)
59) Olugbala (Our saviour)
60) Olutusile (God of freedom)
61) Oludariji (Our forgiver)
62) Oba t’o se’gun agbara ese (God who delivers from hold of sin)
63) Oba t’o san gbogbo ‘gbese wa (God who pays the price for our sins)
64) Olorun ajinde (The resurrected Lord)
65) Olutunu (Our comforter)
66) Olufe okan wa (My lover)
67) Oba t’o yan wa fe (God who has predestined us)
68) Olusegun (The conqueror)
69) Ajasegun (The conqueror)
70) Gbanigbani ni’jo ogun le (Our defense in time of war)
71) Ogbagba ti ngb’ara adugbo ( The Protector)
72) Oba t’o pin okun pupa n’iya ( God who parted the red sea)
73) Olorun t’o mu Jodani sa niwaju awon omo Re (God who parted the river Jordan)
74) Oba t’o bi odi Jeriko wo (God who fell down the walls of Jericho)
75) Olorun t’o kolu Egipiti l’ara awon akobi re(God who killed the first
born of the Egyptians)
76) Oba t’o ju gbogbo orisa lo (The almighty God)
77) Olorun t’o tobi ju gbogbo aye lo (Greater than all the earth)
78) Oba t’o da monamona fun ojo (The God who created lightening for the rain)
79) Aimope ani oje,Oba to j’ewe at’egbo lo, Oba to ni owa t’owa,(The God who commands)
80) Oba t’oni olo, t’olo (The God who commands)
81) Oba t’oni k’owa, t’owa (The God who commands)
82) Oba t’oni k’omasi, ti o si si mo(The God who can close a door and no
man can open)
83) Oba t’ao ri, sugbon t’ari ise owo Re,(The unseen God but we can feelhis impact)
84) Olorun t’o n gbo adura (God who hears prayers)
85) Oba t’o n dahun adura (Prayer answering God)
86) Olorun t’ape t’o n je (The God that you can call and he will answer)
87) Oba t’o n dahun adura pelu ina (God that answered by fire)
88) Eleda (Creator)
89) Akoda aye (The first among all things)
90) Aseda orun (He established the heavens)
91) Oba t’o fi’di aye s’ole s’ori omi ( He who established the earth on waters)
92) Oba t’o mo wa (The Potter)
93) Oba t’o mo wa ( He that knoweth us)
94) Oba t’o mo ohun gbogbo (The all knowing God)
95) Olorun t’o le se ohun gbogbo (God who can do all things)
96) Oba ti ohun gbogbo nbe n’ikawo Re
97) (God who has the whole world in his hand)
98) Oba ti ntu won ka nibi ti won nti da’na iro (He who causes confusion in
the camp of the enemy)
99) Atererekariaye (He spreads out across the earth)
100) Eletigb’aroye (The great hear that hears all over the world)
101)Alatilehin (Our succor)
102) Alaanu (Merciful God)
103) Oba ti aanu Re duro lailai,(God whose mercies endureth for ever)
104) Oba alade alafia,(The Prince of peace)
105) Oloore ofe,(The gracious god)
106) Olorun ife,(The God of Love)
107) Olorun ayo,(The God that gives Joy)
108) Olutunu,(Comforter)
109) Olubukun,(The blessed God)
110) Onise iyanu,(Miracle worker)
111) Onise ara,(Wonderful)
112) Onise nla,(Great God)
113) Mimo, Mimo, Mimo,(Holy! Holy! Holy)
114) Oba t’o ninu mimo,(Righteous God)
115) Oba alaya funfun,(Immaculate God)
116) Ologo meta, (The Trinity)
117) Olotito,(The Truthful)
118) Olododo,(The Truthful)
119) Iye,(Resurrection)
120) Aduro gboingboin lehin asotito,(Defender of the Truthful)
121) Imole ninu okunkun aye,(The light in darkness)
122) Alagbara l’orun ati l’aye,(Mighty in heaven and on the earth)
123) Oba ti nyoni kuro ninu ofin aye,(God who rescues from the dungeon)
124) Atofarati,(Our defense)
125) Atogbokanle,(The trustworthy God)
126) Atofokante (Our Confidant)
127) Adunbarin,(Worthy to walk with)
128) Adunbalo, (Worthy to follow)
129) Adunkepe,(God you can call on)
130) Apata ayeraye,(The rock of ages)
131) Atobiju,(The Almighty)
132) Atofarati bi oke,(Our support and defense)
133) Apata wa,(Our rock of Ages)
134) Odi wa,(Our shield)
135) Alabarin aye wa, (Our companion)
136) Olupese,(Our provider)
137) Olugbega,(The lifter of our head)
138) Oluranlowo,(Our help)
139) Ireti wa,(Our hope)
140) Olu aye,(God on earth)
141) Olu orun,(God in heaven)
142) Oba ti gbobo oba nt’owo Re gb’ase,(Kings from whom kings take directives)
143) Adakedajo, (He who Judges silently)
144) Adajo ma fi t’enikan se,(The just Judge)
145) Oba ti kii s’ojusaju,(The just God)
146) Oba t’enikan o le pe l’ejo,(The king that can not be judged)
147) Oba aseyiowu,(Unquestionable God)
148) Oba tii s’agan d’olomo,(The god who opens the womb of the barren)
149) Atorise,(God who can turn bad situation to good)
150) Arinu r’ode,(God who sees the visible an the invisible)
151) Olumoranokan eda, (He who sees the intent of the heart of man)
152) Oludamoran (The Great adviser)
153) Baba wa,(Abba father)
154) Ore wa,(Our friend)
155) Ibi isadi wa,((Our refugee)
156) Aabo wa,(our protector)
157) Oluwosan,(the healer)
158) Asoku d’alaye,(He who brings the dead to life)
159) Olorun alaaye,(God of the living)
160) Oba ti n p’ojo iku da,(God who can change appointment with death)
161) Oba ti emi gbogbo enia wa l’owo Re,( He who has the keys to our existence)
162) Oba ti nti t’enikan o lesi,(He who shuts and no one can open)
163) Oba ti nsi t’enikan o leti,(He who opens and no one can close)
164) Awamaridi,(Unsearchable God)
165) Eleruniyin,Abetilukara bi ajere,(God who is all ears)
166) Aiku,(Living God)
167) Oba ti ki sun, ti ki togbe (The king that neither sleeps nor slumbers)
168) Oba onise nla,(The great worker of good)
169) Onigbonwo wa, (Our sponsor)
170) Olorun pipe,(Perfect God)
171) Olorun rere,(Good God)
172) Akiri s’ore,(He who goes about doing good)
173) Gbongbo idile Jesse,(The root of the tribe of Jesse)
174) Oba t’o f’oro da ile aye,(He that created all things by his spoken word)
175) Oba to ti wa k’aye o towa,(He who was in existence before creation)
176) Oba ti o ma wa nigba t’aye o ni si mo,(He who will remain at the end of all things)
177) Oloruko nla,(The great name)
178) Ologojulo,(The glorious God)
179) Emi ni ti nje Emi ni,(I am the I am)
180) Oba t’oni gbogbo ope,(He who deserves all praise)
181) Olorun t’oni gbogbo iyin,(He who deserves all honour)
182) Oba ti ko ni pin ogo Re pel’enikankan,(God that does not share his glory with any man)
183) Oba t’o ti wa, t’o si wa, ti o si ma wa lailai, (The God that was, that
is and will remain for ever)
184) Ibere ati opin, (The Alpha and omega)
185) OBA AKIKITAN, (Eternity will not be enough to praise and honour you,O Lord).

Father We Declare That We Love You

This is a spirit lifting song and will help you put yourself together in God's presence.
Sing it tonight, tomorrow morning and evening anywhere and you will be filled with The Spirit of God.


"And we will say that You are good
And all the miracles You've done
Have brought us joy, for we are changed
And all the hope we have
We place in You right now Father we declare that we love You
We declare our everlasting love for You (2x)

Praiseworld Radio Brings the "Praise Party" As they Celebrate Anniversary

EXCLUSIVE ::: Praiseworld Radio Brings the "Praise Party" As they
Celebrate Anniversary As a climax to celebrations marking her 2nd anniversary, Praiseworld
Radio, Africa's number one online gospel radio station will host her
fans and family to a Praise Party next Sunday June 1, 2014.



Christened “Praise Party: The Birthday edition”, the event is billed to
gather listeners of Praiseworld Radio, OAPs/DJs and the entire
Praiseworld team, as well as various gospel artistes to celebrate God's
goodness in the past two years. "God has been so faithful to us in the last two years. He has used us as
a tool to bless lives of people across the world, and we are grateful for
this. I believe it’s a good time to celebrate God’s glory along with the dear
Praiseworld family, hence the Praise Party” – Olutola Omoniyi, Head of
The Praiseworld Team Praise Party makes a return to Lagos after the last history-making
edition held in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. The event will feature great DJ mixes churned out by Praiseworld
Radio’s in-house DJs and guest DJs, a lot of dance, social networking
with members of the Praiseworld team and a hang-out with a host of
your favorite gospel artistes and celebrities.

Come party with Praiseworld Radio at The Praise Party Birthday
edition on Sunday June 1st at THE MANIFOLD PLACE, 85, IKORODY
ROAD, FADEYI BUS STOP, LAGOS. The event will kick off at 3PM with a
red carpet special. Praise Party (Birthday Edition) is powered by Praiseworld Radio and
sponsored by The Manifold Place, X2D TV and SumptiouslyUrs. Further details for this event can be obtained via Twitter @
PRAISEWORLD_, Facebook - Praiseworld Radio and instagram @
PRAISEWORLD_.

Praiseworld Radio, Africa’s #1 Online Gospel Radio station based in
Lagos, Nigeria was officially launched on June 1, 2012 and is dedicated
to broadcasting pure urban gospel content round the clock. You can tune in to PRAISEWORLD RADIO from anywhere around the
world by logging on to www.praiseworldradio.com/tune-in with any
internet enabled devices – Laptops, PCs, as well as mobile smartphones
by downloading the mobile app from your app store.