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As the man of God revealed during our annual programme, ‘Hosting the Almighty’, 2013 is the year of rising up. Hope you have already queued into that prophetic revelation? Even PRAISEFOCUS is not left out in this prophecy, we are not only rising up but we also want to attain unto His excellence. For this reason we have updated our online version. You can now read more of our articles on www.praisefocus.blogspot.com or you can LIKE our facebook page: www.facebook.com/praisefocus, and be the first to read each month's publication. That is not all, you can even be among the contributors by forwarding your own articles to praisefocus@yahoo.com for us to publish. This month’s edition is a follow-up on the just concluded programme. We do not want the experience to fade out with time, that is why you most read the article: AFTER HOSTING THE ALMIGHTY WHAT NEXT? The theme of the programme talks about excellence. Do you know you can live an excellent life even in your kitchen? See SIMPLE IDEAS FOR A HEALTHY KITCHEN. WORD FOCUS is a direct short message that comes out every week on our blog and in our facebook page. After reading this month's edition you will see the reason you should like our facebook page.

AFTER HUSTING THE ALMIGHTY WHAT NEX?

Hosting the Almighty this year was no doubt a huge success. Various anointed men of God ministered prophetically under the unction of the Holy Spirit. Prophetic blessings were released and there was salvation, healing and deliverance. Personally I received the baptism of the Holy Spirit for the first time after many years. Halleluyah! Now January is gone and February is counting. After hosting the Almighty what next? Let's consider this scenario and see how it relates to us. You participate in a church programme all through the days and receive powerful ministrations with deep conviction in your spirit, then long after the programme you wait and wait, yet no manifestation until the memory of that programme fades out completely, then you start all over again, looking forward to the next up-coming one. Well, in case this is not your experience note that this is how it has been with many for years. For some it has become business as usual, the vicious circle continues while a few others are catching their flight to the next level. If your experience is like this, something most be wrong somewhere. Psalm 11:33 says, if the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do, and it stopped there. But someone said, the righteous can do something and I totally agree with that. But the question is, what can I do? How do I consolidate the benefits of hosting the almighty and other programmes? Before I take this discussion further, I want you to note that the word of God is double edged. As I write this article, I also stand at the receiving end. “Hosting the Almighty” may have ended, but the benefits of the programme are still accessible, they can still manifest if activated. Yea, very possible! Here Are Few Suggestions 1) Exercise Faith: The bible says, without faith it is impossible to please God, and it can be deduced that without faith also it is impossible to receive anything from God. Faith is the authentic currency note with which you exchange blessings from God, so it is absolutely necessary that you learn to exercise faith over every circumstance. Even when they are suggesting the “negative” do not give up, consolidate your faith and your miracle will break forth like a dream. 2. Engage the Word: During the programme, the man of God said something about your situation that hit your mind so strong, your faith was steered up and you went ahead to write it down in your jotter. Now you will go back to that jotter, pick some relevant scriptures and begin to declare them prophetically over your situation. As you pray, release those scriptures violently into the spirit realm. Even if it does not make sense to you, continue because God is not sense, He is spirit. He uses the intangible to produce things that you can see in the physical. Heb. 11:3 says, He framed the entire world through His word. If you are born again that same power is in you, activate it and begin to recreate the circumstances around your life (your marriage, your family, your business, your career, your finances, your health, your relationships and so on.) With God's word in your mouth you can reshape your entire world. Speak it over your life continuously and then see what will happen before the end of this year. 3) You Need to Fight: This year, if you must break out of that circle and move to the next level, you will need a fighting spirit. Most times God says I have blessed you, but you are not seeing the manifestation. While others are testifying, your own blessings, promotions and breakthroughs are hanging somewhere, and you think it is the will of God? NO! The will of God is that you prosper and be in health even as your soul prospers…. Remember, during the programme the man of God would always say,“By this time tomorrow…” believe you me, that thing he said had already happened in the spirit realm but for you to see it sometimes, you need to be a fighter. Switch into a higher level of hot prayer frequency. The book of James 4:16 says and I paraphrase, the consistent fervent prayer of a righteous man has tremendous power to produce amazing results. In other words, if you are in right standing with God and your prayer is red-hot and consistent, you will break limits and set a new record for your family history. If you can speak in tongues, blessed are you. I like to say again that the benefits of hosting the almighty are still accessible. They are not for few people but for all, including you. If you can exercise faith and engage the word of God, then fight tirelessly in the place of prayer and if you are lead, sow a ‘dangerous’ seed and see if things will not change for you positively. …Sam Akhigbe

WORD FOCUS

Then he turned his face to the wall… (2kings. 20:2). When the news about death came to Hezekiah, he probably would have considered it and may be conclude 'I have no say, it is God's will for me' since He brought the news himself. Rather, he did otherwise. He understood the principles of the kingdom; he knew that sickness, death and life troubles are not from God. He had read about father Abraham and how he stood yet before the lord (Gen. 18:22). This gave him the impetus and he took his stand in the court. Instead of making complaints, he spoke to the mountains and made his case to the hills (Micah 6:1). We must know that personal prophecies are conditional and can be upturned if we wish. Sometimes stubborn issues stand on our way in life, may be God even revealed them to us before time, it doesn't matter. At such time, knowing what God said about them, we have to assume responsibility, take charge and face the 'wall' until it is pushed down. Wow! What a privilege for the sons of God! ……Okeke Ozioma

TIPS FOR A HEALTHY KITCHEN

by Chinyere Kalu I don't know how you feel but I really feel good about myself whenever I am in a neat, organized and attractive environment. In the same vain I give kudos to mothers, young girls and ladies whose offices (kitchen) is neat, organized, tidy and healthy. No matter what type of kitchen design you have, you should keep it healthy always. Though it's not always easy but you can make it healthy if you are determined. There are some few tips that can help you keep your kitchen healthy. Apart from the regular cleaning of the kitchen these practice will help you : •1.Keep the coldest part of the refrigerator between 32 and 41 degree •2. Wrap and cover all uncooked food. •3. Return perishable food such as butter and mayonnaise to the refrigerator as soon as possible. •4. Don't overload the refrigerator: this can block the circulation of the cooling air •5. Do not put hot food in the refrigerator, let it get cool first. •6. Don't keep leftover too long in the refrigerator •7. Put complimentary leftovers in pot with veggies and beef or chicken broth. •8. Blended, disinfect, or change kitchen cloths or sponges often, especially after raw meat, poultry, or fish have been prepared. •9. Wipe the tops of all cans before opening them. •10. Keep pest away from food, dishes and work surfaces •11. Keep your hands and all equipment clean •12. Never use a knife with which you have cut raw meat or fish to cut anything else without first washing it thoroughly •13. Scrub chopping boards and worktop counters between uses. •14. Keep separate boards for chopping raw meat or fish and cooked meat. •15. All store cooked or any salad item separately from raw meat •16. Disinfect and especially all cloths used for washing up and/or wiping down surfaces, as these can transfer germs readily •17. Never wipe your hands on towels that are used for drying dishes. Tips from “500 + time-saving Hints for every woman. By Emile Barnes

WORD FOCUS

WORD FOCUS So we see that they could not enter because of unbelief (Heb. 3:19 kjv). The word of God is true and can't return to the lord void without working out what it was sent for (Isa. 55:11). If there is anything we are to stake our life for, it is 'thus said the lord', it was what framed the earth. infact, we are to throw our whole weight on it, it should be to us as a pillar is to buildings. Isreal, despite how they were highly reverred never understood this and it cost them everything. The bible said '...they could not enter because they approached the word of God with double mind'. Many believers today have become a subject of fun by the devil today because the've got the same mindset with the isrealites who scorned at God when they doubted him. Jesus said 'these word are ..life, set your hearts unto all of them, they are not fables, they are your life... If you will only believe my words, that problem will become a past tense (rephrased) (Deut. 32:46,47; jhn. 6:63; mk. 9:23). Blissful day OZIOMA OKEKE