AUGUST 2020
THEÂ THANKSGIVING EDITION
NEWLETTER ISSUE 002
PRAISE LOOKS GOOD ON YOU
COPING MECHANISMS FOR THE
Pandemic
PERFECTION
Inside YOUR GUIDE TO ISSUE NO.002
4 Thanksgiving Chant The praying women group turns a mighty 7 and all praise belongs to God.
11 A family that prays together
How to keep the altar alive in our homes especially during these times.
19 Testimonies
Testimonies from grateful praying women of how God has seen them through so many trials and how God has blessed them through the Praying women group.
PRAYING WOMEN
THE CONVENER'S HEART There is a beautiful hymn I love so much
and
it
perfectly
describes
how I feel right now about Praying Women
at
7.
Please
join
me
in
singing it as you read through.
Praise, my soul, the King of heaven, to his feet your tribute bring;ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,who
like
you
should
his
praise
sing?Alleluia,
alleluia!praise
the
everlasting
King.
Praise him for his grace and favour to our fathers in distress;praise him, still the same as ever,slow to blame and swift to bless;Alleluia,
alleluia!glorious
in
and
moon,
him,praise
him
space.Alleluia,
his faithfulness.
bow all
down in
before
time
alleluia!praise
and
with
us
the God of grace.
Father-like, spares us, fears
he
he All
tends
our
knows;in
hopes
his
and and
hands
he
gently bears us,rescues us from all our
foes:Alleluia,
alleluia!widely
as his mercy flows.
Angels, help us to adore him; you behold him face to face;sun
My heart is full of joy. I cannot believe it
is
7
years
already.
Feels
just
like
yesterday. All I want to say, as we celebrate our 7th year is this:
Thank You Lord and Thank you sisters for believing in the mission. With Love
Love Olaleye
EDITOR'S DESK
Praying Women celebrates at 7.Â
In Scripture, seven often symbolizes completion or perfection. Genesis tells us that God created the heavens and the Earth in six days, and, upon completion, God rested on the seventh day (Genesis 1; 2:1-2). We have reason to celebrate every day and in every situation because of what Jesus has done for each and every one of us. He has taken on our sins and paid the penalty for that sin. He has made a way for us to have a relationship with God. He has gone to prepare a place for the faithful and will return one day to bring the church home to God. This is the foundation of the Praying Women group, holding each other by the hand as we await the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Ensuring that we keep our faith and praise alive in all situations. In a fast paced World such as ours, distraction is a common struggle, we tend to drift off-course as a result of these distractions. The praying women is built on seven pillars: Live in peace with each other, Warn those who are idle, Encourage the timid and help the weak, Be kind to each other and to everyone else, Be joyful always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstance, Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil.
And ultimately gain heaven in the end. This is the major reason for our journey in life; to make heaven in the end. We have been doing this with God's help for the past 7 years and we shall keep at it,
SO HELP US GOD! Contact us via: prayingwomenglobal@gmail.com
Thanksgiving
Chant
One of the best things about thankfulness is that the more you choose it, the easier it gets. The more you profess gratitude, the more you notice things to be grateful for. The thankfulness muscles respond to exercise! 1.
Ezra 3:11 - With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord:“He is good; his love toward Israel
endures
forever.”And
all
the
people
gave
a
great
shout of
praise
to
the Lord,
because
the
foundation of the house of the Lord was laid.
Psalm 7:17 - I
2.
will give thanks to the Lord because of his righteousness; I will sing the praises of
the name of the Lord Most High.
3.
Psalm 9:1 - I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart; I will tell of all your wonderful deeds.
4.
Psalm 35:18 - I will give you thanks in the great assembly; among the throngs I will praise you.
5.
Psalm 69:30 - I will praise God’s name in song and glorify him with thanksgiving.
6.
Psalm 95:1-3 - Come, let
salvation.Let
us
come
us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our
before
him with
thanksgiving
and
extol
him
with
music and
song.For
the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods.
7.
Psalm 100:4-5 - Enter
his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him
and praise his name.For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.
8.
Psalm 106:1 - Praise the Lord.Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
9.
Psalm 107:21-22
- Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful
deeds for mankind. Let them sacrifice thank offerings and tell of his works with songs of joy.
10.
11.
Psalm 118:1 - Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.
Psalm 147:7 - Sing to the Lord with grateful praise; make music to our God on the harp.
12.
Daniel 2:23
- I thank and praise you, God of my ancestors: You have given me wisdom and
power, you have made known to me what we asked of you, you have made known to us the dream of the king.
13.
Ephesians 5:18-20
- Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled
with the Spirit, speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
14.
Philippians 4:6-7 - Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
15.
Colossians 2:6-7 - So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives
in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.“I am so happy to get 3 goats for my family, they are so lovely.”
16.
Colossians 3:15-17 - Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one
body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
17.
Colossians 4:2 - Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.18. 1 Thessalonians
5:16-18Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
19.
Hebrews 12:28-29 - Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us
be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our “God is a consuming fire.”
20.
Hebrews 13:15-16 - Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of
praise — the fruit of lips that openly profess his name. And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
When the peace of Christ rules in our hearts, thankfulness overflows. Even in the darkest of times, we can praise God for his love, his sovereignty, and his promise to be near us when we call (Psalm 145:18).Thank you, Lord, for your peace that transcends understanding and your love that endures forever. Amen!
THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER Prayer is the life-breath and heartbeat of a truly Christian home. It’s also one of the best ways to help your family thrive. When you pray together, each member of the family learns what it means to be intimate with God.
When you see answers to prayer, you experience His love and His presence in your daily lives. For this reason, we’d suggest that there’s no time like the
present
to
introduce
your
children
to
the
mystery, joy, and excitement of prayer.
To say this another way, prayer is vital because it provides
a
practical
demonstration
of
the
importance of faith. Indeed, praying together is one of the most critical things you can do to pass your convictions on to the next generation.
Kids need to see genuine faith acted out in their parents’ lives. Actions speak louder than words. So let your children hear you bringing your needs and requests before the Lord in an attitude of humble expectancy. When they do, they’ll get the idea that our Heavenly Father can be trusted to
As
guide us through every situation we encounter in
family
life.
between
This
can
lead
to
some
important
and
deeply
an
act
of
shared
cohesiveness husband
intimacy,
and
and
prayer
strengthens
wife,
brother
creates
the
bonds
and
sister,
parent and child.
meaningful discussions about spiritual things. The benefits of prayer don’t stop there, of course. In
Teach your kids that prayers don’t have to be long,
addition
formal, and fancy. When you’re together, offer up
to
strengthening
each
individual’s
connection with God, prayer has the side effect
short,
of deepening interpersonal relationships.
Emphasize the importance of relationship rather than
It encourages family members to become more
spontaneous,
religion.
Make
conversational
generous
use
prayers.
of
words
like please and thank you.
sensitive to one another’s feelings. Prayer is all about intimacy – another.
The
with
familiar,
the
Lord
and
time-worn
with
one
Do everything you can to help your children fall in
is
love with Jesus. Cultivate an awareness of God’s
saying
true: families who pray together stay together.
presence in the details of everyday life. Touch the flowers and pet the kitten. Marvel at the beauty of
That’s
because
shared
experiences
of
prayer
the
snow-capped
mountain.
Spend
time
quickly become opportunities to express mutual
celebrating the creative brilliance of the One who
love, forgiveness, and grace. It’s hard to hold on
made these wonders.
to grudges and cherish resentments when we’re on our knees together before the Lord.
If your family is new to this kind of thing, avoid the
temptation
to
manipulate
or
push.
Remember,
prayer is about relationship, and relationship is something you can’t force. So keep your early approaches to family prayer as light and casual as
possible.
Start
achievements,
by
talking
about
accomplishments,
your
and
kids’
positive
experiences.
Let times of prayer and thanksgiving flow out of sharing
your
joys.
If
a
child
doesn’t
want
to
participate, don’t overreact and make a scene. Instead, wait until later and look for a chance to sit down and talk with him about it. Ask why he’s uncomfortable taking part in family prayers. If it’s appropriate,
be
vulnerable
about
your
own
doubts, fears, and feelings of inadequacy in the presence of God.
Let times of prayer and thanksgiving flow out of sharing your joys. If a child doesn’t want to participate, don’t overreact and make a scene.
IT HAS BEEN GOD ALL THE WAY
Testimonies
TESTIMONIES
Praying
women
have
been
extremely
To God be all the Glory. Happy 7th-
helpful in the past and still helping my
year
prayer
perfection
life.
Knowing
that
you
have
Anniversary shall
to
us
perfect
God all
of that
children of Yahwah just like you, prayer
concerns us all in the mighty name of
buddies who love God, it births in me
Jesus
each time such unbeatable JOY.
Anniversary dear Praying Women.
Christ
Amen
Happy
7th
God has been so wonderful and faithful to
us,
he
would
never
never
lets
ever
us
let
down,
us
and
down.
He
I
am
confident of that fact. We serve a sure God! Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
We
have
conquered
what
seems
impossible because God is with us, and we are still conquering. To God alone be all the Glory. We are 7years!!! Wow!!! How time flies.
What a year of perfection for us to keep enjoying
God's
grace,
heavenly
blessings.
glory
Thank
God
and
all
for
the
set woman lovely daughter of Zion Mrs. Love
Olaleye
and
my
beautiful
Mrs
Isioma (RM) Obi, Boss Lady herself who are
doing
God's
work
without
looking
back. More Grace my dear sisters. God bless
these
women
and
God
bless
all
Praying Women.
You know I couldn't hold it to myself, so I had to invite my friends to join. Infact, some
of
Jesusbaby, group
you
them
would
please have
tell
been
just me
be
about
meeting
Like this
with
or
where you worship, please? Beyond
prayers,
we
celebrate
one
another and also support one another by giving when anyone needs, also we visit Orphanage
homes
together.
By
the
Grace of God the light is shining, and so my
colleagues
from
neighbors also joined.
work
joined,
my
Anuoluwapo Jesusbaby
ladipo
TESTIMONIES
Surely
my
Odogwu!
answers
the
praying
Even
after
sis
Nenye
and
son
was
women (PW) prayers. I was told about the PW
discharged she kept on calling to check
group by Sister Chinenye in July of 2019. We
up on us. I appreciate you sis Ada and
were in the same children's hospital ward. Her
Nenye for all you did for my family and I.
son Daniel and my son Koko Bryant were on
At the end My Odogwu showed himself in
admission in the hospital at the same time.
my
child’s
situation
totally.Alleluia!!!
and
Koko
he
was
clocked
healed
2
years
My son had fallen ill 2days after I was horribly
August 13th, 2020 and we have not visited
attacked by some thieves in a ‘One chance
the hospital since then, except on the days
bus’ like we call it in Nigeria. I lost everything I
we went for immunization.
had me on that day. But I thank the Almighty
The God of praying Women is ‘Odogwu
God that I was not physically hurt in any way.
Ebekuo Oza’
Two days after the attack, the enemy wanted to
steal
my
intervened,
boy,
but
alleluia!
the
While
met two adorable sisters,
In
God the
of
PW
hospital,
I
Nenye and Ada of
Praying Women. The love they showed to me, a
stranger,
revealed
that
God
is
seriously
raising amazing women to serve him.
Sister Ada and Nenye told the PW about my son’s situation then, I was not a member of the group at the time but the Praying Women Group lifted my son in prayers. Oh! I was in awe. Thanks you women of God for standing in the gap for my son even without knowing who we were.
We were in the hospital for over 3 weeks, my child’s muscles
situation were
so
was
getting
fragile
that
worse,
his
could
not
he
stand with his two legs, the legs were literally just dangling. My son was al,ost one year old at
the
time.
His
veins
were
messed
up
because of continuous piercing to give him drips and injections.
It got to a stage that they had to scrape the hair on his head to pass the drip through. He was also given injections through the head. It was
a
tough
time.
But
sis
Ada
kept
on
checking on us with fruits ooo! My husband was like, wow! What kind of a woman will be showing this kind of love to strangers, I smiled but now I know better, that it is the product of Praying Women.
Barrister
onuagu ibegbu
TESTIMONIES
Praying
women
has
indeed
been
a
safe
Pure
unadulterated
haven for me and my family. I joined PW
pretence. My
since
skyrocketed.
inception
and
my
life
has
not
remained the same ever since.
love,
prayer
There
life
have
no also
been
times when I didn't feel like it, but with just a visit to the group
There I met soul sisters whom I can connect
platform, my heart will be lifted.
with at any level. The love in the group is out of this world.
Amongst
many
answered
prayers, the speedy recovery of my
daughter
night
after
prayers
one
of
was
our very
remarkable.
God
indeed
is
with
Praying
Women.
I
wish
to
congratulate
Swaggerlicious
Praying
all
Women
of God (SWOG, like we always call
ourselves),
we
are
all
blessed on this anniversary and always.
May
our
lights
keep
shining
forever!
Cheers
to
many
more
years
together in Jesus name, amen.
ada cosmas
TESTIMONIES
Praise
the
Nazareth!!!!!
Lord The
Jesus name
Christ that
of
remained consistent, taking on and
always
attacking my challenges like it was
guarantees an answer! God has been
theirs!
great
comes through!
to
me
through
this
platform!
I
And
time
and
again,
God
cannot even try to sound modest! I have met sisters whom I am closer Through this platform, God has raised
to
for
because
me,
believed, praying
covenant trusted, with
me
than
Sisters
who
have
prayed
and
kept
judge
seemingly
things
through
my I
me
own
blood
am
certain
and
would
from
impossible situations until God turned
point!
around the captivity of Zion. They have
ohhhhh?????
a
How
sister,
they
won't
understand
spiritual
many
view
can
I
say
In this platform, I have learnt how to praise have
my
who
the
personal
graciously
every think
through
gospel that
thankful
is
for?
storm!
even
"Spiritual
supplies
song not
I
I
any
and
require.
You
something
Think
Ipod"
about
to
be
people
who, all the friends they have are those with whom they go to bars or discuss profane things!
We are 7 today, we will celebrate 70 and beyond if our Lord tarries in Jesus name!
God has raised within us, women of Calibre who will change this nation in Jesus name! I am so honoured to be counted as one of them! Long live Praying Women!
mariam lawani
Ah!
Father
I
am
grateful.
I
have
sisters I can always hold hands with and pray concerning an issue and I trust
that
God
has
heard
answered! It's a rare privilege.
and
MOTIVATION
Praise Looks Good On You Put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness (Isaiah 61:3)
Praise is becoming to the upright. Psalm 33:1 NIV
Praise looks good on you!
The
The
bible
praise.
tells
me
that
Depression
well. Poverty
you
look
doesn’t
several
connotations. Attractive:
Causing
someone
to
look
doesn’t flatter you. But, praise looks good on
gratitude, and contentment attract the same
you!
of
temper. The Holy Spirit offers “a garment of
depression. Your praise will chase poverty
praise instead of a spirit of despair.” (Isaiah
out the door. Your praise will cause health
61:3 NIV) Its sweetness counters the bitterness
and wholeness to be your portion. Praise
of hurt, reminding me of the loyal
looks
Appropriate: Suitable for a particular person
good
on
proclaim: “Sing
at
you
carries
attractive, having a flattering effect. Praise,
praise
fit
suit
in
“becoming”
all. Sickness
Your
doesn’t
good
word
will
you!
joyfully
get
The
to
the
rid
scriptures Lord,
you
in
a
certain
situation. Ephesians
5:19-20
righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise
reads, “Speak to one another with psalms,
him.” – Psalm 33:1 Not only does praise look
hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and
good on you – but it fits you! You were
make
designed
for
Lord, always giving thanks to God the Father
you! It fits you perfectly – it is fitting for the
for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus
upright to praise the Lord! Why don’t you
Christ.” Music lightens our hearts. An aroma of
determine today to let go of anything that
worship diffuses the sulphurous fumes of the
would try to hold you down and keep you
enemy.
bound. Praise the Lord! It looks good on
.Assimilate:
you! Praise looks good on you! Let go of
characteristic, to have a specified quality. I
every burden and put your praise on! It looks
think of Mary and Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-80).
good and it fits!
Praise came in spite of challenges. Paul said,
for
it,
and
it
was
designed
music
To
from
begin
your
to
heart
acquire
to
a
the
certain
“if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think Praise procures a makeover that outlasts any
about such things. Whatever you have learned
spa regimen or shopping spree according to
or received or heard from me, or seen in me—
www.gayleveitenheimer.com.
put it into practice.” (Phil. 4:8-9)
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COPING WITH THE WORD OF GOD, even in the pandemic. A message from Pastor Gene Whitehouse of
“COVID-19 has shown me that I am utterly and
Peachtree Baptist Church:
completely dependent on the living God. If I think I am in control of things, that is merely a
“Whenever we feel overwhelmed by the chaos
pleasant illusion.“Jesus Christ, God’s Son, knew
and difficulty of life, we can turn to God in
that
prayer for peace and serenity. In this time of
dependent on his Father. So to the extent that
uncertainty,
separation
you and I realize our dependence on God in
from what we term ‘normal,’ our human solution
these days, we are being conformed a little bit
is to ‘handle it ourselves.’
more into the image of his son Jesus.”
fear,
seclusion
and
he
was
utterly,
completely
and
totally
“I consider that our present sufferings are not But that is not what our Bible and the Lord tell us.
Turning
to
the
Lord
should
be
our
first
worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.” — Romans: 8:18.
response, not our last resort. ”In Philippians 4:6, the Bible tells us, “
Do not be anxious about
Audrey Wetherell Johnson was born in England
anything, but in everything by prayer and
and educated in Europe. She was an agnostic
supplication with thanksgiving let your
but transformed by God’s grace into a gifted
requests be made known to God.”
Bible teacher. In the 1930s, she felt God calling her to be a missionary.“After years of teaching
How we can pray for peace is simple.
in a seminary in a foreign country, Miss Johnson was
captured
with
other
missionaries
and
First, honestly declare your belief and trust in
placed in a concentration camp for three years
God as your Lord and Savior. Then make your
of unimaginable suffering. When Miss Johnson
request of peace known to God in whatever
was finally released, she came to America and
personal sense you need.
began
Bible
international “When terrible things are happening to us or to
people
people
week.“
around
us,
we
can
wonder:
Is
of
Study
ministry
faith
to
Fellowship influencing
study
God’s
—
an
millions Word
of
each
God really good? Can God really be trusted? Scripture tells us to suspend judgment as to
When something bad happens to you — look
whether something will prove to be good or
forward to the glory that is coming.”
bad in the end.
During this very difficult time, we are all going
COVID-19 is a bad thing, but there are good
to experience some discomfort in one way or
gifts that God can bring even from this. As I
another. I pray that it is in a minor way. Lean on
think about my own life, and maybe this is true
Jesus
for
strong.
you,
through
COVID-19,
I
have
reminded that I do not control my life.
been
for
your
strength
and
keep
your
faith