FIRST THINGS FIRST

You are being strategically positioned to enjoy the good of the land because of the anointing of God's favour upon you .

Good-Life Devotional : 

FIRST THING FIRST

By Rev Michael Benson Ajayi 

Matthew 6:9-10 "]After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. "

James 4:3 ' Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts." 

  The word ' amiss ' is the Greek word 'kakōs'

It means : badly (physically or morally): diseased evil grievously miserably sick sore.. This is the outcome of praying to fulfil a selfish desire without considering the impact of ones pursuits on the generality of the populace . An example of this is the case of importation of harmful dangerous  nuclear power waste product in to koko community in 1988 disguised as fertilizer in the Niger Delta area of Nigeria that resulted in the pollution of the area with radioactive particles leading to deaths . The death penalty was imposed on anyone who imported such materials by then military government . 

    The African church places much emphasis on selfish prayers that seeks for individual prosperity over community prosperity . This  is not the will of God (Acts 2:44, Acts4:32) Unlike in Europe and Asia where community prosperity is placed above individual prosperity. This is what godly governance results in. Despite their shortcomings, Great Britain  have applied this principle for hundreds of years and it has paid off with them having one of the most stable economies in the world and a strongest currency   and  stock exchange that gives their citizens the economic edge in the world.    As a member of the Anglican church you are made to pray for the King as a defender of the Christian faith and for the strength of the United kingdom . 

   Jesus Christ said as a priority always seek in prayers and corresponding actions  the implementations of God's type of governance in your country's government and for the promotion of a righteous culture in the society and everything shall be added to you. What this means is that every prayer request is connected to godly governance and a righteous culture in the society. 

   Why it seems westerners do not seem to pray like the church in Africa does is because they have been able to put into place very effective  institutions for public welfare .  Ironically , the so-called spiritual African church belongs to the league of underdeveloped nations depending on aid and waste product ( used clothes and other materials collected from waste disposal systems in Europe and America popularly called okrika or tokumbo) to survive. Sadly the raw materials for the production of these products are gotten from Africa. 

  Jesus Christ said to priorities our prayers, first things first, Matthew 6:33 'But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. "  Africa will become a major powerhouse when we make it a duty to pray for good governance at all levels ( ward, council, local government areas, States and presidency) a church service is incomplete without praying for good governance. This should be taught in schools from kindergarten level that Godfearing men and women will dominate our family meetings, villages, wards, councils ,local governments , houses of assembly, senate , presidency, judiciary, armed forces and other security agencies  This is the secret   behind the great nations we often celebrate and love to migrate to.

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 Ghost and power to preach the gospel .

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