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23/08/2026

SUNDAY LIVE SERVICE || 23RD AUGUST 2026 || 2ND SERVICE

23/08/2026

SUNDAY LIVE SERVICE || 23RD AUGUST 2026

23/08/2026

DAILY GRACE, SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026.

MENTAL HEALTH: BIBLICAL CHARACTERS – ELIJAH

TEXTS: 1 KINGS 19:1-4; 1 KINGS 19:11-13

VERSE OF THE DAY:
_“CAST ALL YOUR ANXIETY ON HIM BECAUSE HE CARES FOR YOU” - 1 PETER 5:7 (NIV)._

The Prophet Elijah stands as a significant biblical character who exemplifies the reality of mental health struggles and the path toward healing through faith. His life provides profound lessons on the complexities of emotional turmoil, spiritual despair, and the vital role of God's presence in our lives during challenging times.

Elijah experienced profound highs and lows throughout his ministry. Following a monumental victory over the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, he faced a grave threat from Queen Jezebel, which led him into a deep state of fear and despair. In 1 Kings 19:3-4, we see Elijah fleeing for his life, feeling overwhelmed and wishing for death. His words, “It is enough! Now, Lord, take my life, for I am no better than my ancestors!” reflect a significant moment of mental anguish.

In the midst of his struggle, God’s response to Elijah is noteworthy. Rather than condemning him for his feelings, God provided him with rest, nourishment, and gentle guidance (1 Kings 19:5-7). This illustrates the importance of self-care and taking time to recharge, both physically and emotionally. Just as God cared for Elijah's immediate needs, we too must acknowledge the importance of addressing our mental health holistically.

Later, when Elijah encountered God on Mount Horeb, he experienced a powerful revelation of God's presence—not in the wind, earthquake, or fire, but in a still, small voice (1 Kings 19:11-13). This story serves as a reminder that in our moments of anxiety and distress, God often comes to us in quiet and gentle ways, inviting us to listen and reflect rather than solely relying on our overwhelming emotions.

Elijah's journey also showcases the importance of community and companionship in mental health. After his experience on Mount Horeb, God instructed Elijah to anoint Elisha as his successor, thereby establishing a relationship that would offer support and encouragement (1 Kings 19:16). This highlights how connections with others can bolster our resilience during tough times.

Moreover, Elijah’s willingness to express his feelings to God exemplifies the significance of vulnerability in our faith’s journey. By being honest about his fears and doubts, Elijah not only deepened his relationship with God but also paved the way for healing. Philippians 4:6-7 encourage us to bring our worries before God, promising that the peace of God will guard our hearts and minds.

PRAYER: Dear Lord, thank You for understanding our struggles and for inviting us to lay our burdens before You. Help us to find comfort in Your presence in Jesus' Name, Amen.

ACTION POINT:
BE HONEST ABOUT YOUR MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLES. REACH OUT TO GOD AND THOSE YOU TRUST FOR SUPPORT.

22/08/2026

DAILY GRACE, SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2026.

PATH TO PRACTICAL WISDOM

TEXT: JOB 12:12

VERSE OF THE DAY:
_"FOR THE LORD GIVETH WISDOM: OUT OF HIS MOUTH COMETH KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING"- PROVERBS 2:6._

Practical wisdom is ultimately gained by real-life experiences and situations through which we learn and gain expertise. Experience cements in our minds the important lessons we learn when we fail and when we succeed. Applying that knowledge, we become more useful and successful.

Many older people can be very good sources of knowledge and understanding; they have lived longer and experienced more. You might call experience “hard-earned wisdom,” gained by trial-and-error and by going through life’s problems and difficulties. And there is no substitute for it. Ask God to give you opportunities to gain the experience you need to succeed in life, and then take them when they come.

Wisdom teaches us diligence to not give up in our search for success or for an answer. We rarely succeed the first time, rarely find an answer all at once, and sometimes, it takes persistence to find it. The most successful people are those who diligently pursue their goals without giving up.

Wisdom instructs us not to rely exclusively on one or two sources of information. We need to access a broader array of sources to avoid becoming entrenched in our thinking. The more sources we inquire into, the more likely we will come to a reasonable conclusion. With complex or difficult problems, we especially should not accept advice only from one small group of friends, however well-intentioned their advice. Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed. (Proverbs 15:22).

Wisdom exhorts us to be patient and slow to form a judgment. We need to be able to defer judgment to the future, especially with important issues. And this requires time.

We should never insist that we have the answer we want right now. That is because we may not have all the needed information, and it may take time to obtain it. We may never obtain it, and we should always be humble enough to admit that possibility. The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty. (Proverbs 21:5).

In everything we read, listen to, or consume, we should be able to prioritise important ideas and exclude those of little value. Obviously, we should accept and affirm the good and true but reject the false. However, we need to realise that a statement, concept, book, or any source may contain both truth and falsehood, and we need to apply wisdom to separate them.

PRAYER. Dear Lord, let the practical wisdom I have gained in real life benefit others, in Jesus' Name, Amen.

ACTION POINT
SEARCH FOR WISDOM.

21/08/2026

Grace Women Fellowship International || ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2026 || LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY || 19TH-22ND AUG 2026 || EVENING SESSION || DAY 3 EVENING

21/08/2026

Grace Women Fellowship International || ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2026 || LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY || 19TH-22ND AUG 2026 || AFTERNOON SESSION || DAY 3 || BISHOP DR ANIOKE

21/08/2026

Grace Women Fellowship International || ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2026 || LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY || 19TH-22ND AUG 2026 || MORNING SESSION || DAY 3

21/08/2026

DAILY GRACE, FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026.

PATH TO GOD'S WISDOM (2)

TEXT: 1 KINGS 3:5-12

VERSE OF THE DAY:
_"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._

After submitting to God, ask him for the wisdom you need. God is good, and he is more than willing to provide wisdom if we desire it. He is always delighted that people want to understand his ways and find the best way to work and live. He is pleased to help you solve your most difficult problems.

The story of King Solomon illustrates this. God appeared to Solomon in a dream and told him to ask for whatever he desired 1 Kings 3:5. Solomon’s answer was to ask for “a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong” 1 Kings 3:8-9. He could have asked for riches and power. But instead, what he wanted from God was wisdom to rule and give justice to the people. The Lord was pleased with his request and said to him (1 Kings 3:11-12).

God’s wisdom is demonstrated by a pure and godly life. A wise person will avoid temptations and maintain a pure heart to ensure their steps are pleasing to God.

God’s wisdom is not intentionally confrontational. A considerate person gives preference to others when expressing their views. In our discussions, our treatment of others will be considerate and kind, acknowledging others’ desire to speak, even if what they are saying is false. Wisdom will guide our behaviour and speech with people we disagree with, whether in personal relationships, work-related issues, politics, or theology. Don’t argue with people on every point you disagree with. Look for ways to affirm others and find common ground with them.

God's wisdom is Submissive. James 3:17 encourages us to be humble and teachable. A humble person is not argumentative, overconfident, prideful, or elitist. They are teachable and able to learn from others, Proverbs 9:8-9. Through humility, our knowledge is more easily transformed into wisdom. And when we can admit that we don’t know as much as we think, we will grow in understanding. But pride and arrogance impede our progress and limit our understanding, especially our understanding of other people’s views.

When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. (Proverbs 11:12)

PRAYER: Dear Lord, give me wisdom to discern your ways, in Jesus' Name, Amen.

BIBLE IN 365 DAYS:
Esther 8
Proverbs 21:1–15
Ephesians 1

ACTION POINT:
WISDOM IS MORE VALUABLE THAN KNOWLEDGE.

20/08/2026

Grace Women Fellowship International || ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2026 || LEAVING A LASTING LEGACY || 19TH-22ND AUG 2026 || EVENING SESSION

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