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11/05/2025

FAITH FOR DAILY LIVING DEVOTIONAL
by Dr. Johnson Iyilade

DECLARE HEALING TO YOURSELF

“For she had been saying to herself, 'If I just touch His garments, I will get well.'” - Mark 5:28, NASB

In Mark 5:25-34, we have the story of a woman with the issue of blood who received her healing after being sick for 12 years.

She had suffered a great deal under the care of many doctors and had spent all she had, yet instead of her sickness situation getting better, it grew worse.

But one of the secrets to her healing was that when she heard about Jesus, she made a constant faith-based declaration to herself.

In our text today, the Bible says, prior to receiving her healing, “…she had been saying to herself…I will get well”. She set an expectation and end goals based on her faith and belief, not based on facts or fears.

The truth is: we all talk to ourselves a lot and all the time, sometimes without even realizing it.

Words are powerful arrows in the realm of the spirit, and the words you speak to yourself shape the direction that your life will go. With every word or thought that you feed yourself daily, you can either become a cheerleader of your own dream in life or a critic of yourself. You are the prophet over your life and destiny. The loudest voice in your life is what you keep saying to yourself.

One thing you will notice is, it is not the faith of other people or someone else that heals this woman, it is her own faith and belief expressed in her words.

Finally, Isaiah 53:5, NIV says:
“But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed”

Jesus paid the price on the cross for your healing, and as you put your faith in the finished works of Christ on the cross, I declare healing over you today in Jesus’ name.

POINT TO PONDER: Jesus paid the price on the cross for your healing.

PRAYER AND CONFESSION OF FAITH: Lord, as I journey through life, help me to use my words carefully to be in alignment with your will and purpose in Jesus’ name (Amen)

FURTHER READINGS: Mark 5:25-34; Isaiah 53; Psalm 147:3

11/04/2025

FAITH FOR DAILY LIVING DEVOTIONAL
by Dr. Johnson Iyilade

AS A CHILD OF GOD, HEALING IS YOUR BIRTHRIGHT

“But Jesus said to her, ‘Let the children be filled first, for it is not good to take the children’s bread and throw it to the little dogs.’” - Mark 7:27

As a believer, when Christ died on the cross, he paid the price for your healing from all sicknesses and diseases. Hence, Isaiah 53:5 says: “…by His stripes, we are healed.” Which means healing is your birthright.

In Mark 7:24-30, there is a story that healing is the birthright of children of God. In the text, a Syrophoenician woman had a daughter who was sick with an unclean spirit. She came to Jesus to plead with Him to cast out the demon in her daughter. But the response of Jesus reveals that she has no right to healing because healing is children’s (believer) bread and should not be cast to the dog (unbeliever).

But this woman refused to give up. She argued her case and won’t take no for an answer. She makes a case that even though she does not have the legal right to sit at the table for the main food meant for God’s children but even dogs eat the crumbs that fall off the table.

Jesus commended this woman’s response. He then asked her to go in the authority of that statement, and her daughter would be whole.

Now, imagine someone who is not legally entitled to healing got healed because she persisted. How much more for those who are children of God with a seat at the table and who have the legal right to all that Jesus has paid for on the cross?

Beloved, I want you to know that healing is your birthright in Christ. It’s time to stir up your faith and claim all that is yours in Christ.

Today, I declare supernatural healing from all forms of sickness and full restoration of your health as your portion in Jesus' name (Amen)

POINT TO PONDER: Healing is children's bread, and as a child of God, you have a covenant right to healing

PRAYER AND CONFESSION OF FAITH: Thank you Jesus for laying your life down so that I can have the inheritance of benefits of your sacrificial work. I give you praise (Amen)

FURTHER READINGS: Jer. 17:14; Ps 6:2; Ps 41:3; Mal. 4:2

11/03/2025

THE LORD WILL SUSTAIN YOU AND RESTORE YOUR HEALTH
By: Dr Johnson Iyilade

In Psalm 41:3, NIV, the Bible says:
“The LORD sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness”

And in Jeremiah 30:17, the Bible says:
“’For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds,’ says the Lord.”

God's heart's desire for you, as a child of God, is to be in good health, and if you are sick, to be healed from every sickness or infirmity. Health, they say, is wealth. Your health is, perhaps, one of the most important parts of your life that you don’t want to lose or take for granted because it can impact every other aspect of your life and well-being.

One of the anointings of the Holy Spirit that operates on Jesus and His disciples while on earth is healing for those who are sick (ref Acts 10:38; Acts 3:1-7)

And according to our verses for today, the Lord does not abandon His people, even when they are sick. He supports and sustains them. God's agenda is to restore them fully in health from every illness.

As you step into this new week, I declare over you:

“In any area of your body where you are feeling sick or weak, I pray for divine healing and restoration of your health in the name of Jesus. No matter the trials or struggles that you may be facing in your health and body right now, I declare over you that the Lord will sustain you and restore your health back fully. This week, I pray that in any area of your life where you are feeling anxious and worried, the Lord will bring you comfort, strength, and peace that surpass all human understanding. By the anointing and power of the Holy Spirit, receive your deliverance and freedom from every form of infirmity, sickness, or disease, that may have held you back in the past. May your body and soul be completely revitalized in Jesus’ name. This week, I declare that by His stripes; you are completely healed in Jesus’ name (Amen).”

Have a triumphant new week!

10/31/2025

FAITH FOR DAILY LIVING DEVOTIONAL
by Dr. Johnson Iyilade

BELIEVE YOU WILL RECEIVE WHAT YOU PRAYED FOR

“Therefore, I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.” - Mark 11:24, ESV

As we wrap up the month of October 2025 today, I want you to believe that you will receive what you have been praying for.

As believers, when we pray, we are required to exhibit positive expectation, that is, a strong belief that what we desire and ask for in prayer will happen.

Our text today says when we pray, we should believe we have received, and it will be ours. You don’t need to wait for the physical manifestation before you believe in your heart that it will be done. Your belief is key to receiving.

For example, in 1 Kings 18, Elijah was praying for rain to fall based on the word he received from God. He then sent his servant to go out there and check. He was expecting nothing but rain.

But, after looking outside, the servant came back to him and said: "...there is nothing" (vs 43). But Elijah kept on praying and asked the servant seven times to “Go back” again and check.

After seven times, the servant came back and said there was something like a small hand in the cloud, and what Elijah was expecting in prayer was about to manifest.

Beloved, 1 John 5:14, NIV says:
“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.”

When you also pray, approach the throne of Grace with confidence, belief, and positive expectation that you will receive and have what you ask for in prayer in accordance with the will and word of God for you.

POINT TO PONDER: When you pray, approach the throne of Grace with positive expectation that what you pray for, you will receive.

PRAYER AND CONFESSION OF FAITH: Heavenly Father, I thank you in advance for the manifestation of all I ask for in prayer in accordance with your will in Jesus’ name (Amen)

FURTHER READING: Matt 7: 7-8; Mark 11:22-24; Prov 10:24

10/30/2025

FAITH FOR DAILY LIVING DEVOTIONAL
by Dr. Johnson Iyilade

YES, WE CAN CERTAINLY DO IT

“Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, ‘We should go up and take possession of the land, for WE CAN CERTAINLY DO IT’. But the men who had gone up with him said, ‘WE CAN’T attack those people; THEY ARE STRONGER THAN WE ARE’” – Num 13:30-31

In our text today is the story of twelve leaders in Israel who were sent to the promised land to go and explore the land first and come back with reports to the children of Isreal. In the promised land, the twelve leaders saw the same thing, but they came back with different reports of what they can or can’t do. The difference between the two groups of leaders is nothing but their mentality and beliefs.

One group has what I call “We can” mentality, while the other group has a “We can’t” mentality.

It was the same vision and dream that God had for both of them. However, their individual mentality and beliefs shaped what God can do in and through them.

Two People, Caleb and Joshua, among the twelve spies, see themselves the way God sees them and declared: "Yes, we can certainly do it". But the other ten doubt themselves.

Beloved, when you allow wrong and negative thoughts to control and dominate your mind, you will start to feel fearful, worried, anxious, defeated, less confident, overwhelmed with self-doubt, and low self-esteem. Negative thoughts can also impact your physical health, strength, and well-being. It can shape the words that you say to yourself and others.

If you want to experience the best that God has for you in life, you need to raise the lid of your thinking and see yourself the way God sees you. Believe you can be and do what He says you can do, irrespective of the giants (challenges and problems) you may be facing.

POINTS TO PONDER: Change your thinking, change your life.

PRAYER AND CONFESSION OF FAITH: Lord, I pray that you let my thoughts be in alignment with your words and promises in Jesus’ name (Amen).

FURTHER READING: Prov 23:7; 2 Cor. 10:4-5; Num 13

10/29/2025

FAITH FOR DAILY LIVING DEVOTIONAL
by Dr. Johnson Iyilade

YOUR MOUTH SPEAKS WHAT YOUR HEART IS FULL OF

“You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of” – Matt 12:34

If you want to achieve some goals in life and reach your desired destinations, you need to be conscious of the words you speak to yourself. There is power in your words: Your words can create or destroy things. Your words can bring life or death.

In Proverbs 18:21, the Bible says:
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.”

In the realm of the spirit, words are powerful weapons. They are like arrows in the realm of the spirit. This is why the word of God is called a “sword” in the realm of the spirit. This is not just the “logos” or written word, it is the “rhema” or the word of God in your mouth that you declare and confess daily.

In our text today, Matthew 12, Jesus emphasizes the strong connections between words and thoughts.

The truth is: the words that come out of your mouth are shaped by the thoughts that go on in your mind. If you want to know what someone is thinking, just watch the words that come out of his/her mouth.

To change your words, you must first change your thinking and beliefs. The mouth only speaks what the heart is full of. And your words shape the direction your life is heading.

Beloved, what are the dominant thoughts you have about your life, your health, your marriage, your career, your business, your finances, and so on? Your thoughts on any of this would shape the words you say about it. And what you say controls and shapes the direction your life goes in that area.

You don’t need a prophet to speak or prophecy over your life. You are the prophet over your own life and future. Fill your heart with the word of God and declare His word over your life daily

POINT TO PONDER: There is power in your words to create the life you want in all areas.

PRAYER AND CONFESSION OF FAITH: Lord, I would only speak in alignment with your word over my life in Jesus' name (Amen)

FURTHER READINGS: Rev 1:16; 2:16; 2 Cor 10:3-5; James 3:4-14

10/28/2025

FAITH FOR DAILY LIVING DEVOTIONAL
by Dr. Johnson Iyilade

I WILL SEE THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD

“I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living” - Psalms 27:13

One of the meanings of the word “hope” is your "confident expectation". It is your eager anticipation that something good is about to happen to you or take place in your life. Your personal believes and expectations are the breeding ground of Hope for divine manifestations.

When King David penned down the words in Psalms 27, it was at one of the challenging and lowest moments of his life. He was facing several uncertainties. His life and future were under threat. His heart was growing weary, and the situation was looking hopeless.

But, in the midst of those difficult and challenging times, David boldly reaffirmed his hope and confidence in God’s goodness. He made a faith-based bold declaration recorded in Psalms 27:13: “I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living".

And we also see him making the same bold, confident declaration of Faith and his expectation in Psalms 23:6, when he says:

“Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life…”

Beloved, the direction a person’s life goes is determined by the words that he/she speaks to him or herself constantly and consistently. What are your own confident declarations and expectations over yourself and your family? What are you expecting in your personal life, your health, your career and professional life, your family and relationships, and your finances?

Speak words that are in alignment with God’s will, your desire, and your expectations. Whatever you confidently expect without doubt will shape the direction that your life will be heading.

POINT TO PONDER: Expectations are the breeding ground for divine manifestations

PRAYER AND CONFESSION OF FAITH: “I am confident without wavering that I will see and experience the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. God’s goodness and mercy shall follow me and my family all the days of my life.”

FURTHER READING: Matt 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Ps. 119:73-88

10/27/2025

WHAT YOU BELIEVE SHAPES WHO YOU BECOME
By: Dr Johnson Iyilade

In Romans 4:18, the Bible says:
“Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, ‘So shall your offspring be’”

As a child of God, we live by Faith that is rooted in the word of God and His promises. We don’t live by sight. We have that hope and confident expectations that God’s word will not fail, but it will manifest in our lives.

One example that demonstrates how what you believe shapes who you become is Abraham. When God gave him a promise that he would be the Father of many nations, at that time, he did not even have a single child, and he is about 100 yrs. old, which is too late for him to have a child. Sarah's womb was also rated dead with no capacity to conceive a child. So, naturally, everything happening in their life seems to contradict the word of God. Their situation seems hopeless. The promise of God to Abraham that he would be the father of many nations seems impossible.

But despite all the natural evidence that seems to contradict the promises of God, the Bible says, against all hope, Abraham believed in hope that he would be the father of many nations. And because of his believes and expectations, he became one. God's word did not fail.

Beloved, as you also step into this new week, no matter what seems to contradict the word of God, I encourage you to put your hope and faith in God and His unfailing word. As you do so, I declare over you that:

“As you put your HOPE and FAITH in God and His unfailing Word, there will be a divine manifestation of every promise of God in your life and that of your family in Jesus' name. I declare that no matter the natural or physical condition you are in at the moment, your situation or circumstance is not hopeless. The Lord will perfect everything that concerns you and turn around every seemingly hopeless situation. By the grace of God, I declare that, at the end, all things will work together for your good in Jesus’ name (Amen).”

Have a triumphant new week!

10/24/2025

FAITH FOR DAILY LIVING DEVOTIONAL
by Dr. Johnson Iyilade

THE LORD WILL DELIVER YOU FROM EVERY TROUBLE

“The righteous person may have many troubles, but the Lord delivers him from them all” - Psalm 34:19, NIV

As a believer, no matter what challenge you are facing in life. I encourage you to let your faith in God stand strong against all your fears and see yourself the way God sees you as a triumphant in Christ. He will deliver you from every trouble, and you are more than a conqueror in Christ (ref: Rom 8:37).

In Psalms 54:7, the Bible says:
“For he has delivered me from every trouble, and my eye has looked in triumph on my enemies.”

When David wrote the words in Psalms 54, he was facing many troubles and in a low moment of his life. He was betrayed by his enemies and pursued by King Saul (ref: 1 Sam 23:19–20). At the time, David prayed to God to rescue him (ref: Psalms 54:1–3). This was immediately followed by his confident declaration that the Lord would keep him safe, take vengeance on the evil ones, and bring him back safely to worship in the sanctuary (ref: Psalms 54:4–6).

David was so confident that God would deliver him. His eyes looked up to God for triumph over his enemies and adversaries. In the past, David had experienced the invisible hand of God working out things in His favour. God had delivered him from some dangers in the past. Now that he is facing another challenge, he confidently declared that he would come out triumphant over his enemies.

Finally, in Psalms 118:7, David says:
"The Lord is on my side as my helper; I shall look in triumph on those that hate me"

Beloved, when you also have God with you and on your side, you have nothing to fear or worry about. You will triumph over your enemies and adversaries, no matter how threatening they seem. For if God be for you, who can be against you (ref: Rom 8:31)

POINTS TO PONDER: When you also have God with you and on your side, you will triumph.

PRAYER AND CONFESSION OF FAITH: Lord, thank you for your presence that makes all the difference and gives me victory. I give you praise in Jesus’ name (Amen).

FURTHER READINGS: Rom 8:31, 37; Psalms 54:1-7; 1 Sam 23:19–20

10/23/2025

FAITH FOR DAILY LIVING DEVOTIONAL
by Dr. Johnson Iyilade

IF GOD BE FOR ME, WHO CAN BE AGAINST ME?

“Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” – Deut, 31:6

As we saw yesterday, God told the children of Israel not to be afraid of the giants ahead of them because He is with them.

In today’s text, God again was encouraging the children of Israel to keep on moving forward to the promised land ahead of them because they were still scared and afraid of the enemy and adversaries that were coming against them.

When you allow fear of what is coming against you to rule your mind, it paralyzes you and stops you from taking actions that you need to take to progress and move forward in life. But when your faith in God rules your mind, it empowers you to take the right action and move forward against all your fears. You will become very bold, confident, and courageous to stand against all adversaries. Just like David confronted Goliath by faith against all fears that paralyze the rest of the Israelites in 1 Sam 17.

Romans 8:31 says:
“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?”

Beloved, when you have God inside you, before you, and beside you, you have nothing to be afraid of in life because the Almighty God is in you and with you. He will never leave you nor forsake you. He is there with you in your high and low moments. He will fight for you, shield you, protect you, strengthen you, and meet you at various points of need. You will triumph over every challenge and difficulty that may come your way in life

Today, I want you to walk in the consciousness of God’s power and presence in your life. You are more than a conqueror through Christ who strengthens you.

POINTS TO PONDER: When you have God with you, you have nothing to be afraid of.

PRAYER AND CONFESSION OF FAITH: Lord, today I declare that I am fearless. No matter what may come against me in life, I declare that I am bold and courageous to confront difficulties and giants.

FURTHER READING: 1 John 4:4; Psalms 118:6; Rom 8:31

10/22/2025

FAITH FOR DAILY LIVING DEVOTIONAL
by Dr. Johnson Iyilade

DON’T BE AFRAID OF GIANTS AHEAD, GOD IS WITH YOU

“No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you.” – Joshua 1:5

In Exodus 3:7-8, 17, and Deut. 8:7-10, God described the promised land where He is taking the children of Israel. He described it as a GOOD land; a land of ABUNDANCE; a land FLOWING with MILK and HONEY; a GREAT and SPACIOUS land; a land of FREEDOM from SLAVERY; a PLACE of PEACE and REST.

Who would not want that kind of land or experience in life? Of course, we all want that.

However, the promised land that God is taking the children of Israel is not a FREE land. There are some GIANTS occupying it already. There are CHALLENGES to confront on the way before they get there.

If you are in the same spot as the Israelites, the giants and challenges ahead of you can bring you panic and intimidation. It can make you fearful and afraid of moving forward to the destination God desired for you. Fear paralyzes and keeps you in the same spot.

But one crucial assurance that God gave to Joshua in our text today is that when you have God on your side, nothing can stand against you. God will never leave or forsake you.

Now that is good news because it means you are not fighting the battle of life alone. You have God on your side, and He is there for you and will never leave or forsake you.

Beloved, when you know the strength, power, and might of the one who lives in you and is for you, you can boldly confront your fears and declare to yourself:
“The LORD is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?” (ref: Heb 13:5-6)

POINT TO PONDER: You are not fighting the battle of life alone. You have God with you and on your side.

PRAYER AND CONFESSION OF FAITH: Heavenly Father, I thank you for assuring me today that I am not alone. I know that I am weak, but you are strong. I, therefore, tap into the strength of your grace for endless victory in life in Jesus’ name (Amen)

FURTHER READINGS: Heb 13:5-6; Rom 8:31; Joshua 1:9; 2 Kings 6:15-17

10/21/2025

FAITH FOR DAILY LIVING DEVOTIONAL
by Dr. Johnson Iyilade

GOD WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU NOR FORSAKE YOU

“…Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you” - Hebrews 13:5b

Have you ever felt alone and abandoned? Have you ever had moments in your life when you felt like no one cared about you or understood what you may be going through?

Life, at times, can feel so lonely, and it may seem as if even God is not hearing your cry or prayers, especially when you are in a difficult and challenging season of life. But one thing I want you to know is, even when it feels like you are alone and forsaken, God will never leave you nor forsake you.

Even Jesus, while on earth, had the same feeling of loneliness when he was hanging on the cross.

In Matthew 27:46, the Bible says:

“And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”

While Jesus was hanging on the cross carrying the weight of sin of humanity, He went through a low moment of loneliness and felt forsaken by the Father.

But what looked like the lowest moments of His life was for his upliftment and elevation. Through his death, burial, and resurrection on the cross, He secured our victory over the enemy and gave us full access to God, the Father, through the inner work of the Holy Spirit.

Finally, Psalms 46:1 says:
“God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.”

Today, I want you to know that no matter what you may be going through in life, walk in the assurance that God is there for you and with you in every moment of life. He is your ever-present help in times of trouble.

POINTS TO PONDER: Even if it feels like you are forsaken and abandoned, you are NEVER ALONE. God is with you, and He will never leave nor forsake you.

PRAYER AND CONFESSION OF FAITH: Lord, thank you for your promise to never leave nor forsake me. I know you are with me at all times, and I am never alone. You are my present help in times of trouble (Amen)

FURTHER READINGS: Psalms 34:18; Psalms 27:10; 2 Cor 4:8-9; Deut. 31:8, NIV

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