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PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL

DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026

TOPIC: WAITING AND WITNESSING

1. Father in the name of Jesus, thank You for the grace to see the new day, the One hundred and forty-fifth day in the year 2026 in good health, sound mind and in joy.
2. Father, thank You for the special gift of life, many wished to see this day, but they couldn't.
3. We thank You Lord, for as many who are celebrating their birthday today. (mention those you know).
4. Thank You Lord for Your plans for me this year. They are plans of good, not of evil, to give me a good and successful end.
5. Father, please forgive me all my known and unknown sins, and let no sin reign over my life this year, in Jesus' name.
6. Holy Spirit, help me to be patient and fully rely on God's timing, even when I am eager to see His plans unfold, in Jesus' name.
7. I receive fresh baptism of the Holy Spirit, and spiritual empowerment to share the Gospel with boldness, in Jesus' name.
8. Holy Spirit, empower me to live out my faith with courage and conviction, in Jesus' name.
9. Holy Spirit, guide me in my decisions, comfort me in my struggles, and strengthen me in my weakness, in Jesus' name
10. LORD, I set myself apart for Your use this year. Please, daily draw me closer to Yourself and use me for Your glory, in Jesus' name.
11. LORD, help our leaders (spiritual and political) to get it right this year, and let Your perfect will be enforced on them, in Jesus' name
12. LORD, help us to get it right in Nigeria, and let Your perfect will be enforced on us in Jesus' name.
13. Heavenly Father, let Your peace continue to reign in every part of this country, in Jesus name.
14. Whether the devil likes it or not, I will make heaven and receive my eternal rewards in Jesus' Name.
15. This is the day the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.
16. Personal and family prayer requests.
17. Confession: God bless the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), God bless the Universal Church, and God bless our country Nigeria -1 Chronicles 17:27.
18. Thank You Lord for answered prayers, in Jesus’ Mighty Name we pray. Amen.

THE DAILY FOUNTAIN
DAILY DEVOTIONAL OF THE
CHURCH OF NIGERIA (ANGLICAN COMMUNION)
DATE: MONDAY, MAY 25, 2026
TOPIC: WAITING AND WITNESSING
READ: ACTS 1:1-8

1 In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach
2 until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen.
3 After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God.
4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about.
5 For John baptized with[a] water, but in a few days you will be baptized with[b] the Holy Spirit.”
6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?”
7 He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

THE MESSAGE:

After Jesus' ascension, the disciples, filled with anticipation and perhaps a touch of uncertainty, gathered in Jerusalem as instructed. He tells them to wait in Jerusalem for the gift of the Holy Spirit, which will empower them to be His witnesses "in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." This emphasises the importance of patience and reliance on God's timing, even when we are eager to see His plans unfold. The disciples are promised power only when the Holy Spirit came upon them. This power would equip them to be effective witnesses of Jesus, overcoming fear and sharing the Gospel with boldness. Jesus' final command is to be witnesses to Him "in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." This underscores the global scope of the Gospel and the responsibility of believers to share their faith with the world.

As believers, we need to cultivate patience and trust in God's timing as we wait for His guidance and direction. We must allow the Holy Spirit to empower us to be effective witnesses of Jesus in our daily lives and participate in the global mission of sharing the gospel with those around us.

PRAYER: Lord, help me to patiently await Your guidance, and trust in Your timing. Amen.

PRAYER POINTS ON TODAY’S DAILY FOUNTAIN DEVOTIONAL

DATE: SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2026

TOPIC: EMPOWERED BY THE SPIRIT

1. Father in the name of Jesus, thank You for the grace to see the new day, the One hundred and forty-fourth day in the year 2026 in good health, sound mind and in joy.
2. Father, thank You for the special gift of life, many wished to see this day, but they couldn't.
3. We thank You Lord, for as many who are celebrating their birthday today. (mention those you know).
4. Thank You Lord for Your plans for me this year. They are plans of good, not of evil, to give me a good and successful end.
5. Father, please forgive me all my known and unknown sins, and let no sin reign over my life this year, in Jesus' name.
6. LORD, command Your peace into my life and my household, in Jesus' name.
7. Lord Jesus, breathe on me and release the Holy Spirit upon me, in Jesus' name.
8. Holy Spirit, empower me to live out my faith with courage and conviction, in Jesus' name.
9. Holy Spirit, guide me in my decisions, comfort me in my struggles, and strengthen me in my weakness, in Jesus' name
10. LORD, I set myself apart for Your use this year. Please, daily draw me closer to Yourself and use me for Your glory, in Jesus' name.
11. LORD, help our leaders (spiritual and political) to get it right this year, and let Your perfect will be enforced on them, in Jesus' name
12. LORD, help us to get it right in Nigeria, and let Your perfect will be enforced on us in Jesus' name.
13. Heavenly Father, let Your peace continue to reign in every part of this country, in Jesus name.
14. Whether the devil likes it or not, I will make heaven and receive my eternal rewards in Jesus' Name.
15. This is the day the Lord hath made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.
16. Personal and family prayer requests.
17. Confession: God bless the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), God bless the Universal Church, and God bless our country Nigeria -1 Chronicles 17:27.
18. Thank You Lord for answered prayers, in Jesus’ Mighty Name we pray. Amen.