NEUTRALIZING FORCES OF CHAOS

Dew of Hermon for Today, April 3, 2025

Welcome to Dew of Hermon, the daily morning online prayer meeting of the House of Prayer Evangel Church! As we gather in the virtual sanctuary, we invite the Holy Spirit to descend upon us, refreshing and renewing our spirits. Just as the dew of Hermon refreshes the mountains of Israel (Psalm 133:3), may the dew of God's presence refresh and revitalize us for the day ahead.

As we navigate the complexities and challenges of our world, chaos and unrest are inherent to the human experience. However, as believers, we are blessed with massive hope or recourse to unseat all forces of unrest. In Psalm 46:10, we are instructed to "be still and know that I am God." By this, we are called to quietness. We can cease striving, relax, let go of anxieties and trust in God. The emphasis is on God's sovereignty and power. God is always in control and we must recognize that. He alone will be exalted among the nations, and exalted in the earth. His ultimate victory and glory reach throughout the world.

As we begin this new day, this is a powerful reminder that amidst the turmoil, God remains our rock, our refuge, and our peace. As we seek to neutralize the forces of chaos that threaten to upend our lives, may we find solace in the promises of Scripture, and may we emerge stronger, more resilient, and more rooted in our faith. Therefore, we come before God's throne of grace, humbly seeking His guidance, protection, and empowerment. We pray that this online prayer meeting will be a sacred space where we can connect with God and with each other, sharing burdens, joys, and testimonies. Let us join our hearts and voices in prayer, as we seek to start the day with a sense of purpose, peace, and divine direction.

Let's begin by giving thanks:

1 Praise, my soul, the King of heaven;

to his feet your tribute bring.

Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven,

evermore his praises sing.

Alleluia, alleluia!

Praise the everlasting King!

2 Praise him for his grace and favor

to his people in distress.

Praise him, still the same as ever,

slow to chide, and swift to bless.

Alleluia, alleluia!

Glorious in his faithfulness!

3 Fatherlike he tends and spares us;

well our feeble frame he knows.

In his hand he gently bears us,

rescues us from all our foes.

Alleluia, alleluia!

Widely yet his mercy flows!

4 Angels, help us to adore him;

you behold him face to face.

Sun and moon, bow down before him,

dwellers all in time and space.

Alleluia, alleluia!

Praise with us the God of grace!

Prayer Points:

1. Thank God for a new day: Lord, I thank You for this new day, a fresh start, and an opportunity to serve You (Psalm 118:24 - "This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.").

2. Praise God for His goodness: Lord, I praise You for Your goodness, mercy, and loving-kindness that follow me every day (Psalm 23:6 - "Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.").

3. Ask for guidance: Lord, guide me today and lead me on the path of righteousness (Psalm 23:3-4 - "He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.").

4. Pray for protection: Lord, protect me from harm, evil, and danger, and keep me safe under Your wings (Psalm 91:4 - "He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you may take refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler.").

5. Ask for wisdom: Lord, grant me wisdom to make good decisions and choices today (James 1:5 - "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.").

6. Pray for strength: Lord, strengthen me physically, emotionally, and spiritually to face the challenges of the day (Psalm 119:28 - "My soul melts away for sorrow; strengthen me according to your word.").

7. Pray for fruitfulness: Lord, help me to be fruitful and productive today, bearing good fruit that honors You (John 15:5 - "I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.").

8. Ask for divine enablement: Lord, enable me to accomplish all that You have assigned me to do today, and do it with excellence (Philippians 2:13 - "For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.").

9. Pray for God's peace to reign: Lord, we pray for Your peace to reign in our lives, communities, and nations, that chaos and unrest may be neutralized (Psalm 46:10 - "Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" Isaiah 26:3 - "You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.").

10. Bind the spirit of chaos: Lord, bind the spirit of chaos and unrest that seeks to disrupt our lives and communities, and cast it out in Jesus' name (Matthew 18:18 - "Truly, I say to you, whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." Mark 11:23 - "Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him.").

11. Release the spirit of peace and calmness: Lord, release the spirit of peace and calmness upon our lives and communities, that we may experience Your presence and peace (Psalm 119:165 - "Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble." John 14:27 - "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.").

12. Pray for protection from evil forces: Lord, protect us from evil forces that seek to bring chaos and unrest into our lives and communities (Psalm 91:4 - "He will cover you with his pinions, and under his wings you may take refuge; his faithfulness is a shield and buckler." 2 Thessalonians 3:3 - "But the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one.").

13. Expose and bind evil forces: Lord, expose and bind evil forces that seek to disrupt our lives and communities, and cast them out in Jesus' name (Job 12:22 - "He uncovers the deeps out of darkness and brings deep darkness to light." Psalm 37:7 - "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices!").

14. Release the light of God: Lord, release the light of God upon our lives and communities, that evil forces may be dispelled and Your presence may be experienced (Psalm 119:105 - "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path." Isaiah 60:1-2 - "Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you.").

15. Pray for inner peace: Lord, we pray for inner peace that surpasses understanding, that we may experience Your presence and peace in the midst of chaos and unrest (Philippians 4:7 - "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Colossians 3:15 - "And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.").

16. Ask for wisdom and discernment: Lord, grant us wisdom and discernment to navigate chaotic situations and make decisions that align with Your will (James 1:5 - "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him." Proverbs 2:6-

May these prayer points guide you as you start your day, and may God bless you and keep you throughout the day. May the Lord bless you, and keep you: The Lord make his face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: The Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace, in Jesus' name. Amen.

With all my love and prayers,

Simon Olatunji

DaBishop