PURSUE AFTER THESE THINGS

DAY 26 of FASTING AND PRAYER

Bible Texts: 1Tim.6:1-12-16, Gal.5:22-24, Matt.5:14-16, 2Tim.3:5, 1Pet.1:15-17, Heb.11:6, Num.23:19, Jn.14:6, Mk.12:30, 1Cor.13:4-8, Eph.6:4, Rom.12:21, Heb.12:2

As the husbandman, what are the things you must diligently pursue to the end that you become the good and godly man, husband and father?

But you, Timothy, are a man of God; so run from all these things. Pursue righteousness, and a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance and gentleness (1Tim.6:11) NLT

From the above Scriptures, you must pursue righteousness, holiness, faith, love, patience and gentleness. These are the virtues that define your person as the good and godly husbandman (Gal.5:20-22).

God wants you to pursue righteousness. This means that you must do what is right from the perspective of the word of God in every area of life, be it personal, in business, academic pursuits, relationships, at work, with your parents, your wife and your children, in your service to your nation or community and in governance (Matt.5:14-16).

God also wants you to pursue godliness. God doesn’t want you to have a form of godliness but denying the power thereof (2Tim.3:5). He wants you to be godly. God is holy, so whatever you think, say or do, must reflect the nature of God (1Pet.1:15-17).

God wants you to pursue faith because without faith you cannot please Him (Heb.11:6). You must grow in your trust in God and in His word. You must trust Him to do what He says He will do (Num.23:19). The word of God must not be your alternative but the only way, truth and life (Jn.14:6).

God wants you to walk in love towards Him, your wife and your children (Mk.12:30, 1Cor.13:4-8, Eph.6:4). God doesn’t want you to live in bitterness, envy, hatred, unforgiveness and malice. Rather, God wants you to overcome these evil natures with good (Rom.12:21).

God wants you to persevere in all things. To persevere means to remain focused on the goals despite unfavourable conditions (Heb.12:2). Challenges are real. You may have challenges with your wife and your children; your present conditions may appear as a mountain. In this, God wants you to remain focused on the goals that He has set for you.

Finally, God wants you to be gentle. Gentleness is a spiritual virtue you must crave and possess as the husbandman.

But why must I pursue after these things?

That you obey this command without wavering. Then no one can find fault with you from now until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again (1Tim.6:14) NLT

God wants you to pursue these good and godly virtues because He wants you to become the good and godly man, husband and father.

Hallelujah!

SPIRITUAL EXERCISE

• Father, in the Name of Jesus, deliver me from all forms of distractions.
• Father, in the Name of Jesus, empower me to obey all Your commandments.
• Father, in the Name of Jesus, empower me to pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness

FAITH CONFESSION

I am a new man in Christ and I pursue the virtues of godliness, righteousness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness because they are the things that make me the good godly husbandman in Jesus name. Amen.

Important Decision To Make Today!

Now that you have read the devotional, it is very important for you to have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ. It is the first step in your walk of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Ghost.

Please, pray this prayer in faith.

Lord, Jesus, I come to you today, just as I am. I acknowledge that I have fallen short of Your glory. I ask for Your forgiveness of my sins today. I invite You into my life to be my Lord and Saviour. Thank You for saving my life.

FORCE OF CHANGE: 70 DAYS OF FASTING WITH PRAYER

PRAYER AND INTERCESSORY GUIDELINES 2025/2026

PRAYER FOR THE FAMILY

Gen.2:15-18, Gen.12:1-4, Ps.1:1-5, Deut.4:9, 1Cor.16:19, Gen.45:32, Deut.14:26, Nah.2:1, Is.33:16, 2Chro.26:9, Gen.49:25, Gal.3:14, Deut.15:6, Lk.1:42, Rev.22:2, Ps.127:3, Ps.104:13, Ps.92:14, Gen.41:52

Day 26

• Father, in the Name of Jesus, I destroy every form of barrenness in my family and make my family fruitful
• Father, in the Name of Jesus, wherever my family’s fruitfulness has been tied by the enemy, I recover them for us this year 2026
• Father, in the Name of Jesus judge with Your fury every man or woman who has stood against my family’s fruitfulness

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