WE ARE CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF THE TRINITY. (Part 1)

 

Extraordinary financial favours shall locate you because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional: WE ARE CREATED IN THE IMAGE OF THE TRINITY. (Part 1)

Body, Spirit and Soul
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Scripture Reading: Genesis 1:26–27; Genesis 2:7
“Then God said, ‘Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness…’” — Genesis 1:26, AMP
   Human beings are uniquely created in the image and likeness of God. The Bible reveals God as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—one God eternally existing in three Persons. While we must not conclude that human beings are literally three persons, Scripture does present humanity as having a remarkable complexity of body, soul, and spirit.
  Genesis 2:7 gives us the foundation: “Then the LORD God formed the man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being.”
   The body is our physical existence. God formed it from the dust, and Ecclesiastes 12:7 says that at death “the dust returns to the earth as it was.”
   The spirit is associated with the life given by God and our capacity to relate to Him. James 2:26 declares, “The body without the spirit is dead.” Ecclesiastes 12:7 further says, “the spirit returns to God who gave it.”
    The soul refers to the living person—the self, personality, desires, emotions, will, and conscious life. Genesis 2:7 does not say that God placed a separate soul inside Adam; rather, Adam became a living being.
   This explains why Scripture says, “My soul thirsts for God” (Psalm 42:2), and Jesus said, “My soul is deeply grieved” (Matthew 26:38).
   Therefore, body, soul, and spirit describe different dimensions of human existence, yet they are not three independent beings.
REFLECTION: You are more than your body. You are a living person created by God, given life by Him, and designed for fellowship with Him.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to serve you in true holiness. Father, help me understand who You created me to be. Teach me to honor You with my body, cultivate my soul, and walk in fellowship with Your Spirit. Amen.
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HOW TO BREAK EVIL SPIRITUAL PATTERNS IN A FAMILY OR COMMUNITY ( ( Part 2) -REPLACE THE OLD PATTERN WITH A NEW LIFE+

 

You are immune to evil projections because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional: HOW TO BREAK EVIL SPIRITUAL PATTERNS IN A FAMILY OR COMMUNITY ( ( Part 2)
-REPLACE THE OLD PATTERN WITH A NEW LIFE+

:   “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2 (AMP)
    Breaking an evil pattern is not accomplished by prayer alone while continuing the behavior that produced the pattern. Spiritual transformation must produce practical transformation. James 1:22 says, “Be doers of the word, and not merely hearers.”
   Consider the example of Zacchaeus. His former life was characterized by dishonest financial practices, but after encountering Jesus, he demonstrated repentance through changed behavior (Luke 19:1–10). His encounter with Christ created a new lifestyle.    Likewise, the household of Joshua received a new spiritual direction when he declared, “As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD” (Joshua 24:15).
   God's Word must therefore become the foundation of a new family culture. Replace anger with forgiveness, dishonesty with integrity, irresponsibility with discipline, hatred with love, and financial recklessness with wise stewardship., Idleness and laziness with hard work , Pessimism with optimism, Fear with faith . Teach children God's principles so that the next generation inherits truth rather than trauma, wisdom rather than destructive habits, and faith rather than fear.
   Daily Speak God's Word over your household. Proverbs 18:21 reminds us that “Death and life are in the power of the tongue.” But biblical declaration is not magical speech; it is faith-filled agreement with God's revealed truth, accompanied by obedience.
Above all, remember that your identity is in Christ. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature” (2 Corinthians 5:17).    The goal is not to live in fear of ancestral powers but in confidence in Christ's redemption.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome evil patterns. Father, establish a new spiritual foundation in my family. Help us to walk in righteousness, discipline, love, integrity, and obedience, so destructive patterns end and a godly legacy begins. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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HOW TO BREAK EVIL SPIRITUAL PATTERNS IN A FAMILY OR COMMUNITY (PART ONE ) — IDENTIFY THE PATTERN AND BREAK AGREEMENT WITH IT

 

The law of stagnation and confusion is broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional:
HOW TO BREAK EVIL SPIRITUAL PATTERNS IN A FAMILY OR COMMUNITY (PART ONE )
— IDENTIFY THE PATTERN AND BREAK AGREEMENT WITH IT

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Scripture: “Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD.” — Lamentations 3:40 (AMP)
   Every family and community has patterns. Some are healthy and worth preserving; others are destructive and must be confronted. Repeated poverty, addiction, violence, marital breakdown, bitterness, illnesses, deaths , dishonesty, or spiritual rebellion should not simply be accepted as “the way our family is.” Scripture calls us to examine our ways and recognize the devices of the enemy (2 Corinthians 2:11). Satan deceives people into breaking spiritual laws and then strikes them ( Prov. 29:1, Prov 13;13, 1 John 5:18)
   The first step toward freedom is honest identification. Examine your family history without blaming your ancestors or living in fear. Ask: What destructive behaviors have repeatedly appeared? What attitudes have been transmitted from one generation to another? What ungodly traditions have influenced our decisions?
    The second step is choosing a new allegiance. Joshua declared, “Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve... but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD” (Joshua 24:15). He understood that transformation required a deliberate decision to serve God rather than continue in ungodly practices.
    For the Christian, ancestral history does not have the final authority. Jesus Christ does. Galatians 3:13 declares that Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law, while 2 Corinthians 5:17 says that anyone in Christ is a new creation.
Therefore, renounce every ungodly practice, belief, tradition, and agreement that contradicts God's Word. Do not merely say, “This runs in my family.” Declare instead, “My family will serve the Lord.”
In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and a teachable heart that loves truth.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome evil patterns. Lord Jesus, expose every destructive pattern that must end with me. Give me courage to reject ungodly traditions and establish my life and household upon Your Word. Amen.
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CURSE AND A PATTERN

 The yoke of fruitlessness is broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CURSE AND A PATTERN 

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

   The key difference is spiritual authority versus learned or repeated behavior.

A CURSE is a pronouncement or consequence associated with wrongdoing, disobedience, or judgment ( examples Acts 5:1-10,Acts 13:6-11) 

A PATTERN is a repeated behavior, habit, circumstance, or way of thinking within a family or environment (Example Titus 1:12)

It is understood in biblical contexts as having a spiritual or covenant dimension.

It may have psychological, social, cultural, economic, or behavioral causes.

Example: the curse associated with breaking God's covenant (Deuteronomy 28:15).

Example: children learning anger,  dishonesty, addiction, or poor financial habits, stubbornness and disrespect from parents.

   The gospel addresses the believer's spiritual standing through Christ's redemption (Galatians 3:13).

  Patterns may still require intentional change, wisdom, discipline, counseling, and renewed thinking.

  The emphasis on curses is on deliverance and redemption.

While the emphasis on patterns is on transformation and breaking unhealthy habits.

AN IMPORTANT BIBLICAL DISTINCTION

A pattern is not automatically a curse. If several generations in a family experience divorce, poverty, deaths,  alcoholism, or violence, that does not by itself prove that a supernatural curse is operating.

   For example, a child raised in an environment where anger and disrespect is normal may learn the same behavior. When that child becomes a parent, the behavior can be passed to the next generation. That is a generational pattern, not necessarily a generational curse. It comes with consequences ( Proverbs 29:1) 

   This fits Romans 12:2: “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” The Christian is called to recognize unhealthy patterns and replace them with biblical ways of thinking and living.

   In short: Curses concern spiritual judgment or bondage; patterns concern repeated behaviors and circumstances. Christ gives the believer freedom from condemnation and bondage, while discipleship helps the believer overcome destructive patterns..

  PRAYER : Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power  to overcome evil patterns .

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GENERATIONAL CURSES DO NOT APPLY TO BORN AGAIN CHRISTIANS .

 

The obstacles to your breakthroughs are being removed by the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional: GENERATIONAL CURSES DO NOT APPLY TO BORN AGAIN CHRISTIANS .

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
    Generational curses do not apply to a born-again Christian because the redemptive work of Jesus Christ completely breaks any claim of past ancestral bondage.
WHAT THE BIBLE TEACHES:
-NEW CREATION: According to 2 Corinthians 5:17, anyone in Christ is a new creation; old things have passed away and all things have become new.
REDEMPTION FROM THE LAW: Galatians 3:13 states that Christ redeemed believers from the curse of the laws of Moses by becoming a curse for them.
PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY: As outlined in Ezekiel 18:20, individuals are accountable for their own choices and do not bear the permanent spiritual guilt or punishment for their parents' sins.
WHY PATTERNS STILL SEEM TO REPEAT
1) LEARNED BEHAVIORS: Family struggles like poverty, divorce, or addiction often stem from learned habits and generational trauma rather than a lingering spiritual curse.
2) UNRENEWED MINDS: Believers can experience ongoing challenges if they have not yet aligned their thoughts and daily lives with biblical truth (Romans 12:
3) DIFFERING VIEWS: This is where some believers argue that extra spiritual deliverance or personal growth is necessary to walk out complete freedom, while mainstream theological consensus maintains that salvation in Christ is absolute and immediate.
In our daily prayers we should seek a healthy appetite for God's word and spiritual understanding.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as Lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome curses .
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HOUSE NOT MADE OF HUMAN HANDS (PART TWO: ) LIVE IN THE LIGHT OF ETERNITY

 Every preparation of evil against you shall fail because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.

Good -Life Devotional: HOUSE NOT MADE OF HUMAN HANDS (PART TWO: )

LIVE IN THE LIGHT OF ETERNITY

Scripture Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:1–11

     The promise of an eternal dwelling should change the way we live today. Paul continues in 2 Corinthians 5 by explaining that while we are in this earthly body, we “walk by faith, not by sight” (verse 7). The Christian hope is not an excuse to neglect life on earth; rather, it gives earthly life its deepest meaning.

   An apologetic question often asked is: If Christians believe in heaven, why should what they do on earth matter? Paul answers this clearly. In verse 10, he declares that “we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ.” Eternal life is therefore connected to moral responsibility. Our actions matter because our lives belong to God.

   Paul also says, “We make it our aim… to be pleasing to Him” (verse 9). The evidence of genuine faith is not merely religious language, church attendance, or public confession. True faith produces a life that seeks to please God. Knowing that we will stand before Christ should inspire holiness, integrity, compassion, and righteousness.

    Paul adds, “Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men” (verse 11). This reveals the urgency of the gospel. Christians are called not only to prepare themselves for eternity but also to lovingly persuade others to be reconciled to God.

    One day, every earthly possession, title, and achievement will be left behind. The body we now occupy is temporary, but eternity is permanent. Therefore, do not build your entire life around what will perish. Invest in what cannot be destroyed.

REFLECTION: If your earthly tent were taken down today, are you prepared for the house not made with human hands?

PRAYER: Heavenly Father forgive me of my sins against you I believe Jesus Christ died and was raised again for my salvation I receive him as lord and saviour and receive the Holy Spirit and power to overcome the fear of death .

 Lord, help me to live by faith, walk in righteousness, and remain conscious of eternity. Let my life please You and draw others to Christ. Amen.

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HOUSE NOT MADE OF HUMAN HANDS ( Part 1)

 

The curse of untimely death is broken because of the anointing of God's favour upon you.
Good -Life Devotional; HOUSE NOT MADE OF HUMAN HANDS ( Part 1)
- Christian view on death -
By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi
Bible text : 2 Corinthians 5:1–11
   The Christian faith makes a bold claim: death is not the end of human existence. In 2 Corinthians 5:1, Paul writes, “For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is torn down, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” This passage presents one of Christianity's strongest answers to the question, What happens after death?
   Paul describes the human body as a temporary tent. A tent is useful, but it is not permanent. It can grow weak, wear out, and eventually collapse. In the same way, our physical bodies experience aging, sickness, weakness, and ultimately death. Yet the temporary nature of the body does not mean that human life itself is meaningless or that death destroys the person.
    The gospel declares that there is more to man than dust and biological processes. We are created by God for relationship with Him and for eternity. Paul confidently speaks of a heavenly dwelling prepared by God—a house not made with human hands. Human beings can construct houses, monuments, and civilizations, but only God can provide eternal life.
    This is where the Christian worldview differs fundamentally from the idea that death simply erases consciousness forever. The resurrection of Jesus Christ provides the foundation for Christian hope. Christ conquered death, and those who belong to Him have the assurance that mortality will not have the final word.
   Therefore, believers need not live as prisoners of fear. Our earthly tent may weaken, but our eternal future is secure in God. We are pilgrims here, but heaven is not a human invention—it is the promise of the living God.
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