DAY 7 - JULY
DAY 7 - Praying for the month of July
Praying for provision and for families. Pray that your family will grow stronger together. Pray for peace, love and unity and may nothing bring division.
Pray that the month of July will bring forth restoration and completeness. It will come to pass that the Lord by this time would have restored all that the enemy has stolen from you over the past years, in the Name of Jesus Christ.
3. Pray that the Lord will use you to give and be a blessing to many generations this year. You will not just receive but you will be a big giver. May this first month of the second half of the year 2026 give you all the blessings God has in-store for you and your family to finish 2026 strong in Jesus Name, Amen.
“By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.” Genesis 2:2-3
Isaiah 56
What is true rest? And what is the Sabbath?
We often find the most peace, contentment, gratitude and satisfaction when we have given unto others. When we work hard for our days toil and can pour NOT just to ourselves alone but into others.
When we minister unto the Lord and serve Him in all that we do we find peace and rest.
In the book of Isaiah chapter 56, verse 6-7 says:
“And foreigners who bind themselves to the Lord
to minister to him,
to love the name of the Lord,
and to be his servants,
all who keep the Sabbath without desecrating it
and who hold fast to my covenant—
these I will bring to my holy mountain
and give them joy in my house of prayer.
Their burnt offerings and sacrifices
will be accepted on my altar;
for my house will be called
a house of prayer for all nations.”
It is not sleeping on our beds & indulging in our own way, or seeking our own gain. It is being at rest within what the Lord is doing and has done, to be able to then comfort others & bring about salvation.
Esther 7
In the first half of the year, God has brought us to a place of establishment, of completion and restoration. By this time, we will have built our house, and like David, have an urge to now build the Temple of the Lord. In the first month of the second half of the year, God has built us up so that we may build up others, and be a blessing to generations.
I was led to the book of Esther chapter 7, which summarises our prayer points perfectly in word & in action. Verse 2 says, ‘and as they were drinking wine on the second day, the king again asked, “Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be granted.’ Esther was granted everything, she was so blessed, and could have decided to save herself alone from the impending annihilation upon the Jewish people, however, Mordecai tells her in verse 14…
“For if you remain silent at this time, relief for the Jews will arise from another place, but you & your fathers family will perish. And who knows, that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?’ God had stationed Esther, positioned her, appointed her in this place of leadership to deliver His people. Child of God, July is our month to not just receive, but to be a blessing to generations before & after us, and step into our calling & purpose.
Esther chapter 7 touches on everything; standing for peace, love & unity and not allowing anything to come between her family, her people, but to step in and not remain silent in the face of adversity & injustice. To be a bold & courageous voice for generations to come.
Trigona Honey straight from the source.
God is so timely. We finished our jar of honey on the 5th month (well we were trying to be stingy & save the last remnants, but then it fell off the car roof and shattered ahaaa), so the next day, the 6th month, the second half of the year, we went on a little adventure to a local bee farm, and purchased Trigona honey. The health benefits… massive. And in perfect alignment with what we were praying for, for that month & the second half of the year. Wound healing, restoration & 4 x more antioxidants than normal honey. Just what we need to propel forward for the remainder of the year.
DAY 6 - JUNE
Day 6 - Prayers for the month of June
We are giving thanks for everything most importantly for the gift of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
We speak life over everything in our life in Jesus Name Amen and the month of June. Thanking Him for life and life abundant.
Day 6 is the day of creation… what will you create and build in your life that moves you towards the vision & purpose God has called you for?
Genesis 1:25-1
“25 And God said, “Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: the livestock, the creatures that move along the ground, and the wild animals, each according to its kind.” And it was so. 25 God made the wild animals according to their kinds, the livestock according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.
26 Then God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all the wild animals,[a] and over all the creatures that move along the ground.”
27
So God created mankind in his own image,
in the image of God he created them;
male and female he created them.
28 God blessed them and said to them, “Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground.”
29 Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food. 30 And to all the beasts of the earth and all the birds in the sky and all the creatures that move along the ground—everything that has the breath of life in it—I give every green plant for food.” And it was so.
31 God saw all that he had made, and it was very good. And there was evening, and there was morning—the sixth day.”
On this day we spent Christmas, the celebration of the birth of Jesus, our LIFE GIVER & Lord, with family & friends. Morning worship & prayer singing unto the Lord over the land. Grabbing the extended fam to head down to enjoy the clear waters of the sea and frolic in the sun and sand, lapping up His beautiful creation and stepping into speaking life over every aspect of our lives and dreams forward. Arriving home just in time for bible study. My hubby & I broke our fast down on the patio at Tanjung Alam, where the day before our prayer for Godwin’s Australian visa acceptance had been massively answered. Today we were weak by 12pm and opened with great joy and relief. Fruits, honey and then lemon cake and beautiful thick, creamy rich natural greek yoghurt that seeped into the depths of our bones and filled us with so much life & vitality. After a short rest, and a terrible attempt at making a Tik Tok, albeit a persistent one, we headed back to Pepito to stock up on food to bless our Indonesian family. Marinated sapi & pork grilled on the bbq, sapi cooked in oil and pulled apart for Kebabs in our tartare, lettuce, tomato, cucumber parata. Nigerian tomato & scrambled eggs. Rice. Cheese, tomato & crackers. Soooo much goodness. A call with our parents on the Catamaran in Sulawesi. Soaking in the joy of the day complete, and business ideas moving forward. Hello Slow Clean Australia!
DAY 5 - MAY
Day 5 - Prayers for the month of May
1. The fifth month is a season of new beginnings. God’s will, in this season, is for people to enjoy and express life to the full. Pray that the Lord Jesus Christ will grant you full joy through His unlimited grace and mercy.
2. God ties blessings to obedience and curses to disobedience. Alignment with God is key to enjoying His blessings in the fifth month. Pray for grace to continue to live in obedience.
3. Pray that the Lord will give you unshakable faith and unlimited victory through favour and grace in Jesus Name, Amen.
PSALM 30
A psalm. A song. For the dedication of the temple. Of David.
1 I will exalt you, Lord,
for you lifted me out of the depths
and did not let my enemies gloat over me.
2 Lord my God, I called to you for help,
and you healed me.
3 You, Lord, brought me up from the realm of the dead;
you spared me from going down to the pit.
4 Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people;
praise his holy name.
5 For his anger lasts only a moment,
but his favor lasts a lifetime;
weeping may stay for the night,
but rejoicing comes in the morning.
6 When I felt secure, I said,
“I will never be shaken.”
7 Lord, when you favored me,
you made my royal mountain[c] stand firm;
but when you hid your face,
I was dismayed.
8 To you, Lord, I called;
to the Lord I cried for mercy:
9 “What is gained if I am silenced,
if I go down to the pit?
Will the dust praise you?
Will it proclaim your faithfulness?
10 Hear, Lord, and be merciful to me;
Lord, be my help.”
11 You turned my wailing into dancing;
you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,
12 that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent.
Lord my God, I will praise you forever.
DAY 4 - APRIL
Day 4
1. Pray for the month of April. We are asking God to walk with us throughout the month of April- financially, spiritually and otherwise. You and your family will experience the best year ever, in Jesus name, Amen.
2. Pray for Divine wisdom, knowledge and understanding in Jesus Name, Amen. On the fourth day of creation, God made the sun, moon, and stars to rule, divide, and give light. He also designed and intended the luminaries to be for signs and for seasons. Gen 1:14-19. Child of God pray that God will give you wisdom to understand and know Him more, to also understand and know HIS move within this set time and season of the year. Ask God for wisdom, grace and protection against the agenda of the enemy and the plans orchestrated by the kingdom of this world.
3. Pray for more business ideas. Ask wisdom and resources to build your dream and purpose for the kingdom of God to continue to expand more and more for it is the Lord who give us the ability to prosper. My dreams will not be stolen; my God given ideas will be built and come to reality in Jesus Name, Amen.
4. it is the month of the announcement of my season.
LOOKING DEEPER //
Why April is one of the most evil times of the year…
Over the course of history, we have seen tragic massacres, bombings, earthquakes, assassinations and the revealing of dark agendas from the enemy. Why is it always April that brings about such harrowing calamity?
In the book of Genesis, we see that on the fourth day God said, “Let there be lights in the vault of the sky to separate the day from the night, and let them serve as signs to mark sacred times, and days and years.” Genesis 1:14
This fourth day, which is also symbolic of our fourth day in fasting and prayers, is the marker of set times & seasons. Dark agendas in global governments, in politics, in every evil agenda that is set upon the earth, are being spoken about & will be exposed. Where there is much evil, there is also much grace.
God is shining the light in the darkness, and the darkness cannot overcome it. This is a month of separation between the two. Bold contrasts in agendas and motives. Mighty men & women of God will begin to rise and step into position, into the announcement of their season. This month is the marker point of that transition and shift. March was the separation month, the dividing between the wheat and the chaff, as God dividing the day & the night, so April is the announcement of what you chose to step into. We will see who is marching forward and who will remain in stagnation. Child of God, pray that God will give you wisdom to understand and know Him more, to also understand and know HIS move within this set time and season of the year. The enemy loves when we are stuck in the dark- ignorant, complacent & unaware of his schemes. But it is the light, INFORMATION, that exposes darkness & weakens the enemy’s agenda. Ask God for wisdom, grace and protection against the agenda of the enemy and the plans orchestrated by the kingdom of this world.
The book of Numbers is the fourth book of the Bible and is applicable to the fourth month of the year. In the fourth book of the Bible, Israel went through tests and trials. Many leaders and men of war failed and fell in this book. Israel fought many wars in the wilderness. You can see throughout history that many great men died in this month- Abraham Lincoln was assassinated, Martin Luther King was assassinated, President Roosevelt died of a cerebral haemorrhage. The list goes on.
In the fourth month of the Hebrew calendar, the month of Tammuz is known for its demanding and challenging nature, and it marks significant historical events, including the sin of the golden calf by the Israelites. The 17th of Tammuz is observed as a fast day, commemorating various tragedies that befell the Jewish people, including the breach of the walls of Jerusalem. In the book of Zechariah 8:19 it says, “And on the ninth day of the fourth month of Zedekiah’s eleventh year, the city wall was broken through.”
Furthermore in chapter 52 verse 7 in the book of Jeremiah it says,, “By the ninth day of the fourth month the famine in the city had become so severe that there was no food for the people to eat.”
In the chapters above we can see the warnings in regards to the fourth month and how important it is with the shift that happens within the realm of the spirit. Child of God, time and season is in God’s hands, hence He reveals everything to the prophets (Amos 3:7).
Also, Ezekiel chapter 1 verse 1-2 reads, “In my thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while I was among the exiles by the Kebar River, the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God. On the fifth of the month—it was the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin—”
Here we see that prior to the ninth day of the month, on the fifth day, the Lord showed prophet Ezekiel what would take place prior to it actually happening.
In this season we up our spiritual sensitivity, and be led by God’s Word which is light and Spirit. We shouldn't be led by our senses, emotion, and appetites. Which is what the worldly system uses to gain our control. Resist the devil & he will flee. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.
“This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘The fasts of the fourth, fifth, seventh and tenth months will become joyful and glad occasions and happy festivals for Judah. Therefore love truth and peace.’” Zechariah 8:19
Now go & be blessed in Jesus name!
DAY 3 - MARCH
Day 3 - Prayers for March 2026
1. Pray for the month of March. Ask God to give you and your family good health and preserve your life. Pray against accidents, unfortunate situations, failure, stagnation and set back of all kinds in the year 2026.
2. Pray against anything that will cause you and your relationship with God to fail. Pray for more and more intimacy with the Lord, you will only grow from glory to glory and there will never be a better yesterday in your life. ask God for divine speed- breaking spiritual chains of delay. Ask God to turn challenges into opportunities, and declaring progress through faith in your spiritual life, ministry, financial life, marital life, future plans and purpose. Child of God, pray and pray this coming year must not be life last year. Focus on breaking stagnation in your career, finance, and personal life, pray, don't stop. Seek God's favour for breakthroughs and trusting His plan to redirect negative situations for a greater good. Renouncing delay and stagnation that you know is in your life, mention them. Break spiritual hindrances and ask God for divine speed.
3: Pray for restoration. Ask God for healing, renewal, and recovery in all life's areas- health, relationships, finances, and spiritual work with God. Name the areas needing restoration in your life. Child of God, mention them before your God and ask for restoration. Declare and believe God's promises towards them now, in the name of Jesus Christ.
MARCH IS FOR MOVING FORWARD!
2 Corinthians 5:7 “For we live by faith, not by sight.”
Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.”
Hebrews 10: 36-38 “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised. For in just a little while, he who is coming will come, and will not delay. And, ‘but my righteous one will live by faith. And I take no pleasure in the one who shrinks back.’”
Finish the fast at 12pm or 4pm with fruit & honey.
DAY 2 - FEBRUARY
1. We are praying for the month of February. As we bring every day before God, ask our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to grant you success on every side, and that whatever the Lord has install for you and your family in the month of February 2026, yes that it shall come to pass, in Jesus Name, Amen.
2. Pray for divine connection and break every repeating trend that causes failure in your life financially, spiritually, mentally emotionally and otherwise. Massive connection that will change your life will come your way, but pray that the Lord will give you a new mind ready for what is coming so you won't miss out on any opportunity, in Jesus name. Amen.
3. Pray for our nations & leaders- both in government and in the church of Christ. Pray for leadership as we pray for change over our nation. Ask God to give you opportunity to serve. Ask our Lord and Saviour to open your eyes to problems you can solve and to give you the ability to cause change within that space. As we pray for our leaders, God is going to position those who are ready and willing to step into service within that space the opportunities to serve and to lead in the mighty name of Jesus. The month of February 2026 is set for that divine connection; do not be left out child of God, pray.
ISAIAH 43:15-21
"I am the Lord, your Holy One, Israel's Creator, your King. This is what the Lord says- he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, who drew out the chariots and horses, the army and reinforcements together, and they lay there, never to rise again, extinguished and snuffed out like a wick.
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.
The wild animals honour me, the jackals and the owls, because I have provided water in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland, to give drink to my people, my chosen, the people I formed for myself that they may proclaim my praise."
February - if your mindset is not renewed, if you’re stuck in the past, stuck in old ways, God cannot elevate you to a place of service, to a place of leadership, or to a place of blessing. You must continue going through the process or be stuck in the old. For 2027 is the year of completion, and it will flow on from the year of 2026, the year of building. What you build in 2026 will propel you into what you do in 2027.
Put yourself in the position of what you want to become. Renew your mind. Walk in line with what God has called you into. Dress like kings, act like kings, move like kings, talk like kings, know your value and worth, that you will be given the opportunity to serve, to lead, to solve problems and create impact within the position you have been called. Those who are ready & willing will be called. The Spirit is willing to MOVE with those whose hearts are hungry to serve, to make change, to impact community, to lead. The fiery ones He will lift up. The fiery ones He will raise. Hence, ‘forget the former things, do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up, do you not perceive it?’ Isaiah 43:18-20
WORD OF PROPHECY //
My husband had a dream- climbing down a gigantically tall skyscraper building from the outside windows. From the outside. As he kept continuing clambering on down it, he was getting calls from governments, calls from nations, that wanted to give us massive contracts to sign…
Child of God, this is the counterculture of a life lived in Christ.
As we humble ourselves into positions of service, going against the grain of the worldly system that seeks to rise up through profit and self-seeking gain, like Christ himself, when we humble ourselves in obedience to the will of God, he will raise us up. For the greatest in the Kingdom is the servant of all…
Philippians 2:8-9 “And being formed in appearance as man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death- even death on a cross! Therefore, God exalted him to the highest place and gave him a name that is above every name.”
Climbing down windows on the outside… normally you would take the stairs or elevator down. BUT, God is doing a new thing. Do you have the eyes to perceive it? Forget the things of the past, God is doing a new thing. We have to be ready to move in step with where the Spirit is leading us. Into the unconventional. Into the uncomfortable, the daunting, the outskirts, the fringe of how ‘traditionally’ things are done. Are you ready? Are you prepared? The consequences and reward are both harrowing & incredulous. Slip & you shall fall. Walk in obedience & courage, and you shall reap great rewards & blessing.
PRAY Psalm 121 - a song of ascents over this…
1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The Lord watches over you—
the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
6 the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.
7 The Lord will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;
8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.
DAY 1 - JANUARY
Day 1 // PRAYER FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2026
1. Thanksgiving. Pray and thank God for how He led you and your family throughout the year 2025. Thank God for everything you can remember that HE has done over the year. Child of God, appreciate HIM!!!! Oh Lord we say thank you.
2. Pray for forgiveness, both for you and your loved ones. Ask for purification for all, and let it go child of God. Those who hurt you continuously and those who didn't even know they did anything wrong to you over the year, and the past year please forgive them and please ask God to forgive you for those you hurt.
3. Commit January 2026 in God's hand, ask for His presence to go with you and your family from the beginning of the year 2026. May no day go by without Him Child of God. Ask HIM for every good thing you desire this coming year 2026.
4. Prophesy over January 2026 it's going to start with good things for you and your family. Cover from the first day to the last day of January 2026 with the blood of Jesus Christ. You shall start the year strong in Jesus name, Amen.
"Come, let us sing for joy to the LORD; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song. For the LORD is the great God, the great King above all gods.”
Psalm 95:1-3
Open the fast at 12pm or 4pm with fruit & honey & holy communion.
PRe-emptive prayer for the year 2026
In the vast tapestry of spiritual disciplines, pre-emptive prayer emerges as a profound and often underappreciated practice—a deliberate act of faith that anticipates the unseen, aligns the believer with God's sovereign will, and erects spiritual fortifications before the storms of life arrive. Unlike reactive prayer, which responds to crises after they manifest, pre-emptive prayer is proactive, a forward-looking dialogue with the Divine that seeks to prevent harm, uncover hidden revelations, and fulfill heavenly purposes. It is not born of paranoia or human foresight alone but is inspired by the Holy Spirit, drawing from the Father's foreknowledge to intercede in advance. This concept, rooted deeply in biblical precedent, invites believers into God's "war room," where strategies are forged not in the heat of battle but in the quiet anticipation of victory…
As we gear up to step into 2026, NOW is the time to seek the face of the Lord, to intercede on behalf of the year ahead. Do not wait to enter the battle Child of God, but before it has even commenced, frustrate every plan of the enemy over the year ahead, decree and declare in alignment with Gods will & calling what He has pre-destined for your life for each month of this year, so that when you step into it, the battle has already been won, and you can walk with confidence, power & peace, resting in the promises of the Lord.
The Scriptures abound with revelations of preemptive prayer, portraying it as a divine strategy employed by God Himself and modeled by His servants. In Deuteronomy chapters 2 and 3, we see God acting preemptively on behalf of the Israelites. Before battles with kings like Sihon of Heshbon and Og of Bashan, God instills fear in the enemies' hearts (Deuteronomy 2:25), making them divided and confused, and hardens Sihon's spirit to ensure his plans fail (Deuteronomy 2:30). This pre-emptive divine intervention fills Moses with confidence, knowing the outcome is secured in advance. Here, prayer becomes a mirror of God's actions—believers are called to pray into these pre-emptive strikes, aligning their intercessions with Heaven's blueprint.
Pre-emptive prayer is not optional but ESSENTIAL, mirroring God's proactive nature and positioning believers as co-labourers in His eternal plans.
Key principles: Let it be Spirit-led, not fear-driven; use Scripture as a foundation; and persist fervently. Group prayer amplifies impact, creating a "prayer brigade" that pushes back darkness collectively.
Over the last 12 days of 2025, we will be praying in alignment with what God is sharing for the year ahead, and posting prayers, insights and scripture each day. May your 2026 be blessed!
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God sends help.
1 CHRONICLES 13 //
In our previous study we talked about how the Lord always sends us help when we are a man or woman after God’s own heart. In this chapter we see what happens when we as man, try & help or assist God. Ha.
For context, King David was bringing back the Ark of God, which literally holds the divine presence of God himself, back to their country Israel. There was a massive celebration and they were all dancing and celebrating in the streets.
However, when they came to the threshing floor, Uzzah reached out his hand to steady the Ark, because the oxen stumbled. He was tryna help out God right?
Well, the threshing floor is actually where you separate the grain from the chaff. So when we think we’re doing God a favour, give it a bit of time, he will sieve you out.
The next verse says that the Lord’s anger burned against Uzzah, and he struck him down because he had put his hand on the ark. So he died there before God.
Child of God, we cannot help the Lord. As much as we think we’re doing things in service for the Lord, it’s actually a massive privilege, honour and blessing, where he is actually helping and restoring us. Ha. Everything we do for God, is actually for us.
And so, remembering that wherever He has called you, wherever He has positioned you, it is an honour.
80 years of indonesian independance
Celebrating True Freedom. A Divine Journey in Jakarta on Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day.
On Sunday, August 17, 2025, the vibrant heart of Jakarta beat with pride and joy as Indonesia celebrated its 80th Independence Day, commemorating the historic proclamation of independence from Dutch colonial rule in 1945. My partner and I, blessed to be in the capital during this milestone, found ourselves immersed not only in the nation’s festivities but also in a profound spiritual experience. We ministered in two churches, preaching on true freedom in Christ, witnessed the Holy Spirit’s powerful movement, and reconnected with cherished friends, praying together in a way that felt like a divine embrace. This day, woven with national pride and spiritual renewal, was a testament to the enduring power of God’s liberating love.
Jakarta Aglow with Independence
The city of Jakarta was filled with joy and celebration, draped in the red and white of Indonesia’s flag, symbolizing courage and purity. The official flag-hoisting ceremony at Merdeka Palace, led by President Prabowo Subianto, resonated across the nation, echoing Sukarno’s bold declaration of freedom 80 years prior. From the National Monument (Monas) to the streets, Jakarta buzzed with parades, traditional performances, and a dazzling night carnival culminating in fireworks that lit up the sky. The air was thick with gratitude for Indonesia’s journey, yet for us, this day held a deeper call to proclaim a freedom that transcends earthly victories, rooted in the eternal truth of Christ. Preaching True Freedom in Two Churches
Our day began with an extraordinary opportunity to minister in two Jakarta churches, where we shared a message on true freedom, drawn from Ezekiel 1, John 8:36: “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” This scripture became the heartbeat of our sermons, connecting Indonesia’s hard-fought independence with the spiritual liberty Christ offers, freeing us from the chains of sin, fear, and despair. And how each vision Ezekiel saw symbolize the different approach to situation that help us live free depending on God and not on men or their promises.
In the first church, the atmosphere was electric. The congregation’s worship filled the sanctuary with a symphony of praise, blending Indonesian hymns with heartfelt adoration. As we preached, we emphasized that true freedom is not merely political or social but a transformation of the heart, breaking every yoke through Christ’s sacrifice. The Holy Spirit moved mightily and burdens ranging from personal struggles to generational wounds. The power of God’s presence was undeniable, knitting hearts together in unity and healing.
The second church, was in the evening equally passionate community, welcomed us in the afternoon. Here, we focused on freedom as just like in the first church you know how the bible says in Galatians 5:1 “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” We spoke of releasing guilt, embracing forgiveness, and living in the liberty of God’s grace. The Spirit stirred again, and we prayed for individuals praying fervently. A young woman testified that the message gave her courage and she asked us for prayers. In both churches, the message of true freedom resonated, intertwining the national celebration with the eternal victory of the cross.
Reconnecting with Friends: A Gift of Fellowship
Amid the ministry, the day brought another blessing: reconnecting with old friends in Jakarta. These were brothers and sisters in Christ whose paths had diverged over time, yet our reunion felt like a homecoming. Between services, we shared meals, laughter, and stories of God’s faithfulness. One friend, now leading a local ministry, sister Imel recounted how our past prayers had carried her through trials, and we were deeply moved by her gratitude. In turn, we prayed for one another lifting up their families, ministries, and Indonesia’s future. These moments, rooted in 1 Thessalonians 5:11’s call to “encourage one another and build each other up,” were a reminder that true freedom flourishes in community, where love and prayer bind us as one.
A Day of Eternal Impact
The convergence of Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day and our ministry in Jakarta was no coincidence—it was a divine orchestration. The national festivities, with their vibrant displays of unity and pride, mirrored the spiritual celebration of freedom in Christ. Just as Indonesia’s heroes fought for liberation, Jesus secured our eternal freedom, a truth we proclaimed with boldness. The reconnections with friends and the Spirit’s movement in the churches underscored that true freedom is not solitary but communal, thriving in worship, prayer, and shared faith.
As we reflect on this sacred day, let it inspire you to seek true freedom in your own life. Surrender to Christ, allowing Him to break every chain holding you back. Reach out to someone a friend, family member, or stranger—and pray together, building the body of Christ. Share the message of true freedom wherever you go, whether through words, actions, or love. Let Indonesia’s Independence Day remind you to live boldly in the liberty Christ has won, trusting Him to guide your path.
Where in your life do you need to experience the true freedom Christ offers?
How can you foster deeper connections with others, through prayer and encouragement, to reflect God’s liberating love?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JEMMA!
This morning was a beautiful start to my Sayanku's birthday, filled with joy, love, and divine confirmation that left my heart overflowing with gratitude. As the sun rose, I woke up with a deep sense of celebration for her life. We began the day in our cozy little hotel room by the harbor, where I prayed over her, declaring God’s promises and anointing her with love and faith. It was a sacred moment, one that set the tone for a day I knew would be special.
After getting ready, we stepped out into the crisp morning air and sat in front of the hotel for breakfast, the harbor’s gentle waves providing a serene backdrop. As we waited for our food, we felt a nudge to open the Bible and let God speak through a random verse. We flipped open to the book of Malachi, and the words resonated, but something stirred in me to go further. I wanted to give her a special gift—a Bible verse chosen just for her, a reflection of my prayers and God’s heart for her life. I told her, “This one is my gift to you,” and with anticipation, I opened the Bible randomly to Psalm 67.
When I read the words of Psalm 67, my heart skipped a beat. It was as if God had whispered directly to us. This psalm, with its call for God’s face to shine upon us, for His blessings to overflow, and for His praise to fill the earth, perfectly echoed the prayers I’ve been lifting for her every single day. It’s been my heart’s cry for her to walk in God’s light, to be a vessel of His love and grace, and to see His favor poured out over her life. The fact that this verse, opened so randomly, aligned so perfectly with what God has been showing me about her was nothing short of divine confirmation. It was overwhelming, humbling, and awe-inspiring all at once.
I’m struck by how God works, even in the smallest, seemingly random moments. Flipping open a Bible could feel like chance, but today it was a reminder that nothing is random with Him. He sees, He knows, He confirms His word in ways that leave no room for doubt. My heart is full of gratitude for this moment for the gift of her life, for the way God speaks so clearly, and for the privilege of walking this journey together, rooted in His love.
Thank You, Lord, for Your faithfulness, for Your Word that never fails, and for the joy of seeing Your hand so evidently at work. Today, Psalm 67 is our anthem, and I pray it will continue to guide and bless her in this new year of her life. Amen
PSALM 67
1 May God be gracious to us and bless us
and make his face shine on us—
2 so that your ways may be known on earth,
your salvation among all nations.
3 May the peoples praise you, God;
may all the peoples praise you.
4 May the nations be glad and sing for joy,
for you rule the peoples with equity
and guide the nations of the earth.
5 May the peoples praise you, God;
may all the peoples praise you.
6 The land yields its harvest;
God, our God, blesses us.
7 May God bless us still,
so that all the ends of the earth will fear him.
TRAVEL
Today, I've been pondering the story of Abraham from the Bible – that ancient tale of faith, promise, and wandering. God appears to Abraham (then Abram), in Genesis 13:14-17, lifting his eyes to the horizon and declaring, "All the land that you see I will give to you and your offspring forever." It's a sweeping promise as far as the eye can see, a vast inheritance for generations. Yet, what strikes me most isn't the acquisition, but what happens next. Abraham doesn't build a palace or settle into a life of ease. He pitches his tent, lives as a nomad, and teaches his children Isaac, and through him, the line of Israel to do the same. Hebrews 11:9-10 captures it beautifully: "By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise."
Why tents? Why not roots sunk deep into the soil of that promised land? I think it's because the promise wasn't just about possession; it was about process. Abraham's life was one of continuous seeking, a divine adventure that didn't end with the gift. He could have claimed comfort, built walls, and called it done. But instead, he embraced the transient, the uncertain, the horizon always calling. Tents are portable; they're for travelers, not settlers. They symbolize readiness to move, to explore, to chase the next whisper of purpose.
This connects profoundly to our own lives, doesn't it? In a world obsessed with "arriving"- landing the dream job, buying the house, achieving the milestone, Abraham reminds us that true fulfillment lies in the seeking, not the settling. Once we "get" something: a goal, a relationship, a success it's tempting to pitch a permanent camp, to stop adventuring. But Abraham's tents teach us otherwise. He had the land, yet lived as if the journey was ongoing. His faith wasn't in the dirt under his feet but in the God who promised more a city with foundations, whose architect is divine (Hebrews 11:10). It's like life saying: "You've seen this far? Great. Now keep walking, keep seeking, because the adventure expands with every step."
I see this in my own experiences. Remember that promotion I chased last year? I got it, celebrated, but then... what? The thrill faded if I didn't seek new challenges within it. Or that trip to the mountains the view from the peak was promised land, but the real joy was the climb, the uncertainty, the push forward. Abraham's story urges us to resist complacency. Teach our "children" our legacies, our mentees, ourselves to live in tents: flexible, open to new horizons, always adventuring.
How does this inspire continuous seeking?
It reframes adventure not as reckless wandering, but as faithful pursuit.
Seek knowledge, relationships & growth; not to hoard, but to expand. Adventure in life means viewing every "promised land" as a waypoint, not a destination. Pitch your tent, enjoy the view, but keep your eyes on the farther hills. God promises abundance, but it's in the seeking that we truly inherit it. Abraham was told by God he will be the father of all nation so I was telling Jemma my love if that is the case, then Abraham's promise land will not be enough for all nations. In other words, he needs to see more lands, he need at least travel around the world and have his eyes see. For the bible say as far as you can see I will give unto you. So even though he got the promised land, it wasn't enough for him as the father of all nations, so he sought for a nation whose architect is God. And that is the God who told him he will be father of all nations…
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Action step for tomorrow:
Identify one area where I've "settled" and plan a small adventure to reignite the seeker's spirit. Maybe a new skill, a spontaneous outing, or revisiting an old dream with fresh eyes.
Grateful for the tents,
GOD’SJEMM.
BALANCE
Yesterday, I felt the pulse of creation beneath the waves, diving into the ocean’s embrace on my partner’s parents’ catamaran. The underwater world unfolded like a sacred gallery of fish darting in vibrant schools, their scales catching light like living jewels, and the intricate, otherworldly patterns of brain coral, a testament to nature’s artistry. Each moment felt like a gift, a glimpse into the vast imagination of God the Creator, who sculpted this underwater cathedral with such care and wonder.
As I floated, weightless, well, I am not good at swimming, but Jemma and her parents made a DIY flotation provision of first a floating fender with a rope hold attached... but I was tossing and turning in the water aha trying to hold on! So instead I held onto the dinghy, the small boat, and Jemma’s parents kicked it along with a rope while they were also snorkelling. While I bravely held onto it and looked into the deep, I was struck by a deep appreciation for this balance of life. The ocean is both chaos and harmony; wild currents and serene depths, predators and prey, all woven together. My fear of not being able to swim, and the desire to see the underwater world coexisting in perfect balance. It’s a reminder that life itself is a delicate dance of opposites, held together by divine design.
I remember when my sayang’s (darling’s) parents picked us up and Pete was wondering why and how his two daughters had fallen in love with men that cannot swim and have nothing as much to do with the ocean, yet that is all that his beautiful daughters have lived for. The Creator’s hand is evident in the precision of this ecosystem, where every creature plays its role. I felt so small yet so connected, marveling at how such beauty thrives in hidden depths, unseen by most, yet existing for its own sake a quiet hymn to creation.
This experience grounded me. In so many ways there is truly no limitations. Life often feels like a rush to achieve, to fill every moment with purpose, but underwater, time slows. There’s no hurry, no agenda, just being. It’s a lesson in balancing striving with stillness, and ambition with gratitude. I want to carry this with me to appreciate the moment, to trust that, like the coral and fish, I’m part of something greater, shaped by a Creator who knows the rhythm of life. Yet I can only have what I truly need and not overindulging till I lose a sense of appreciation or gratitude for it.
I’m thankful for today—for the boat, the dive, my partner’s smile and love (Jemma Scott), and her lovely parents Peter and Nicky, and also the chance to witness this underwater world. It’s a call to live with intention, without limitations and to honour both the active and quiet moments, to see God and even more so Gods creativity in every detail, from the smallest polyp to the vastness of the sea. The sound the wind, space, time, conversation, emotions, and above all faith, in the God who created it all.
“But ask the animals, and they will teach you, or the birds in the sky, and they will tell you; or speak to the earth, and it will teach you, or let the fish in the sea inform you. Which of all these does not know that the hand of the Lord has done this?”
JOB 12:7-9
Moored at Sabayur Basar Island, Komodo’s, Indonesia.