Attitude Determines Altitude (5)

Date: Friday, 6th November, 2026

Text: 2 Samuel 12:13; Luke 18:9–14

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Attitude differentiated the two thieves crucified alongside Jesus. They faced the same punishment for their crimes, yet responded differently to the same opportunity. One mocked Jesus, while the other acknowledged his guilt, defended Christ’s innocence, and asked to be remembered. Their attitudes produced different eternal outcomes: one received the promise of Paradise, while the other remained condemned.

David was preferred to Saul because of their different responses to correction and sin. When confronted with his wrongdoing, Saul became defensive and made excuses, but David acknowledged his sin and repented (2 Samuel 12:13). A heart that refuses correction cannot easily experience genuine transformation.

Jesus also told the story of a Pharisee and a tax collector who went to pray. The Pharisee boasted about his righteousness, while the tax collector humbled himself and pleaded for mercy. The tax collector went home justified, but the Pharisee did not (Luke 18:9–14).

Beloved, how is your attitude when you are corrected, confronted with your mistakes, or given an opportunity to repent? Do you defend your wrongdoing or acknowledge it before God? A humble heart attracts God’s mercy, while pride keeps a person trapped in self-deception. Your attitude matters, even in the presence of God!

Prayer Nugget: Father, give me a humble and repentant heart. Deliver me from pride, self-righteousness, and the habit of making excuses for my mistakes. Help me to receive correction, acknowledge my faults, and walk in genuine repentance, in Jesus’ mighty name.

Bible in One Year: John 11–12

Attitude Determines Altitude (4)

Date: Thursday, 5th November, 2026

Text: Matthew 15:21–28; Mark 7:24–30

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The Syrophoenician woman demonstrated a remarkable attitude that secured supernatural healing for her daughter. Jesus’ initial response appeared discouraging, but she refused to give up. Instead of becoming offended or walking away, she humbled herself and declared that even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.

Her response revealed extraordinary humility, persistence, and faith. She was a Gentile woman who refused to allow her background or the apparent rejection to become a barrier to her miracle. Jesus commended her faith and granted her request. Her daughter was healed from that very hour.

Many people abandon their pursuit of God at the slightest disappointment. They become offended when answers are delayed, when instructions challenge their pride, or when circumstances do not favour them. But this woman teaches us that a humble and persistent attitude can keep us standing even when everything seems discouraging.

Beloved, never allow temporary disappointment to make you abandon your pursuit of God. Learn to remain humble, persistent, and unwavering in faith. Sometimes, the attitude you demonstrate in the face of discouragement becomes the evidence of the faith that secures your breakthrough. Do not give up!

Prayer Nugget: Father, give me the humility, persistence, and unwavering faith of the Syrophoenician woman. Deliver me from offense, discouragement, and impatience. Help me to remain steadfast until my testimony is delivered, in Jesus’ mighty name.

Bible in One Year: John 9–10

Attitude Determines Altitude (3)

Date: Wednesday, 4th November, 2026

Text: Genesis 12:1–4

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Abraham was a man whose attitude towards divine instructions was exemplary. When God instructed him to leave his father’s house, he obeyed and departed. He also promptly circumcised himself and the males in his household as God commanded, and later demonstrated remarkable obedience when asked to offer Isaac.

Even when God instructed him to send away Hagar and Ishmael, Abraham complied after receiving God’s direction (Genesis 21:12–14). He did not allow emotional attachment to override divine instruction. His life demonstrates that genuine faith is not merely hearing God’s Word but responding to it with obedience.

The question is: what is your attitude towards divine instructions? Is it prompt obedience, delayed response, selective obedience, or outright disobedience? Some people obey God only when His instructions are convenient, while others negotiate with God over what He has clearly commanded.

The king’s business requires haste (1 Samuel 21:8). When God gives an instruction, do not allow procrastination, fear, or personal convenience to delay your response. Delayed obedience can become disobedience when we continually postpone what God has commanded us to do. Your attitude towards God’s instructions can determine how far you go with Him.

Prayer Nugget: Father, give me the heart of prompt and complete obedience. Deliver me from selective obedience, procrastination, and every excuse that makes me delay Your instructions. Help me to honour Your Word above my personal preferences, in Jesus’ mighty name.

Bible in One Year: John 7–8

Attitude Determines Altitude (2)

Date: Tuesday, 3rd November, 2026

Text: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Attitudes can be cold or warm, indifferent or enthusiastic, careless or committed. How early do you arrive at work? How promptly do you attend to assignments given to you? How quickly do you respond to emails and return business calls? These seemingly little things reveal the attitude you bring to your responsibilities.

Some people are habitually late, while others always have excuses for unfinished assignments. As a student, do you submit your assignments promptly or wait until the deadline is almost over? As an employee or business owner, do you treat your responsibilities with urgency or handle them carelessly?

The Bible says, “Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might” (Ecclesiastes 9:10). Excellence is not only about possessing exceptional abilities; it is also about demonstrating commitment, diligence, and responsibility in ordinary tasks. A poor attitude towards little assignments can disqualify someone from greater opportunities.

Beloved, let your attitude communicate that you are dependable, responsible, and committed. Do not wait to be supervised before doing what is right. People may overlook your excuses, but they will remember your attitude. Your punctuality, responsiveness, and diligence can distinguish you and take you to greater heights.

Prayer Nugget: Father, deliver me from laziness, procrastination, and carelessness. Give me a diligent and enthusiastic spirit, and help me to approach every responsibility with excellence and commitment, in Jesus’ mighty name.

Bible in One Year: John 5–6

Attitude Determines Altitude (1)

Date: Monday, 2nd November, 2026

Text: Judges 8:1–3; Judges 12:1–6

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Attitude is a major determinant of the quality of our relationships with God and fellow human beings. When Gideon was confronted aggressively by the men of Ephraim, his gentle response calmed their anger and prevented further conflict. However, when Jephthah faced a similar confrontation, his response escalated the disagreement into bloodshed. Judges 8:1–3; Judges 12:1–6

The difference was their attitude! A soft answer can turn away wrath, while an aggressive response can ignite unnecessary conflict (Proverbs 15:1). Marriages, friendships, businesses, and even churches can either thrive or deteriorate because of the attitudes of those involved. Sometimes, it is not the issue itself that destroys a relationship, but how we respond to it.

Your academic qualifications, professional certificates, and technical skills may secure a job, but your attitude can determine whether you retain that job, earn promotion, or build lasting professional relationships. Nobody enjoys working with someone who is arrogant, hostile, disrespectful, or unwilling to learn.

Beloved, never underestimate the power of your attitude. Learn to respond rather than react, listen rather than argue, and correct others without unnecessary hostility. Your attitude can either become a ladder to your next level or an obstacle to your progress. How do you respond when you are provoked?

Prayer Nugget: Father, help me to cultivate a godly attitude towards You and everyone around me. Deliver me from pride, anger, arrogance, and unnecessary confrontations. Let my attitude attract favour, peace, and meaningful relationships, in Jesus’ mighty name.

Bible in One Year: John 3–4

Welcome to November

Date: Sunday, 1st November, 2026

Text: Psalm 65:11; Isaiah 43:19

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Welcome to the eleventh month of the year! The Lord has preserved us through the preceding months, and we are stepping into November with renewed hope, faith, and expectation. May this month usher you into testimonies that will make you rejoice and give glory to God.

As we enter this new month, I prophetically declare that NOVEMBER shall be a month of divine visitation, supernatural breakthroughs, and remarkable accomplishments. Receive these declarations by faith:

  • N – New doors of opportunities shall open unto you.
  • O – Obstacles shall become stepping stones to your testimonies.
  • V – Victory shall be your portion in every battle.
  • E – Excellence and distinction shall distinguish you.
  • M – Mercy shall speak for you where human efforts fail.
  • B – Blessings shall locate you and your household.
  • E – Every delayed testimony shall receive divine attention.
  • R – Restoration and rejoicing shall replace every season of loss.

May the remaining days of this year bring you pleasant surprises and outstanding testimonies. You will not end this year in shame, sorrow, or regret; the Lord will perfect all that concerns you. Welcome to November, your month of double grace plus extra!

Prayer Nugget : Father, thank You for bringing me into November. Let Your goodness, mercy, favour, and supernatural intervention speak in every area of my life. Let this month be filled with testimonies that will glorify Your name, in Jesus’ mighty name.

Bible in One Year: John 1–2

How Prepared Are You? (3)

Date: Saturday, 31st October, 2026

Text: John 10:10; Psalm 23:5

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

The third level of preparation we shall be discussing today is more-than-enough preparation. God loves excellence and delights in abundance. Jesus declared, “I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly” (John 10:10b). God does not call us to a life of careless inadequacy but to a life that reflects His abundant grace.

God is not a God of insufficiency; He is the God of abundance. When He pours into a cup, it overflows—not as a sign of wastage, but as a demonstration of His abundant provision. David testified, “Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over” (Psalm 23:5). When Jesus fed the five thousand with five loaves and two fishes, twelve baskets of fragments were gathered afterwards (John 6:1–14).

We are created in God’s image; therefore, we must cultivate a spirit of excellence and go beyond the bare minimum in whatever we do. When Saul demanded one hundred Philistine foreskins as the bride price for his daughter, David went beyond the requirement and brought two hundred (1 Samuel 18:25–27). That was more than enough! He did not merely meet the requirement; he exceeded it.

Beloved, do not develop a mentality of barely enough when God has given you the capacity to do more. Whether in your prayer life, service to God, studies, business, career, or relationships, cultivate the habit of going the extra mile. Do not just prepare to meet the demand; prepare to exceed expectations. Excellence is not doing the bare minimum; it is giving your best and making room for more.

Prayer Nugget: Father, deliver me from the mentality of insufficiency and mediocrity. Let my life, service, and accomplishments reflect Your excellence and abundance, in Jesus’ mighty name.

Bible in One Year: Luke 23–24

How Prepared Are You? (2)

Date: Friday, 30th October, 2026

Text: Matthew 25:1–13; Luke 6:38

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

There are at least three levels of preparation: inadequate preparation, just-enough preparation, and more-than-enough preparation. Yesterday, we considered the danger of inadequate preparation; today, our focus is on those who prepare for just enough. Many people make preparations, but they fail to make room for unforeseen circumstances.

From childhood, my mother taught me that whenever you embark on a journey, your financial preparation should go beyond what you think is sufficient. It is better to have extra money because you never know what unexpected expenses may arise along the way. Preparing for just enough leaves you vulnerable when the unexpected happens.

The parable of the ten virgins illustrates this perfectly (Matthew 25:1–13). The five foolish virgins took oil for their lamps but made no provision for a delay, while the five wise virgins carried extra oil. When the bridegroom delayed, the foolish ones ran out of oil, but the wise ones were ready. Their extra preparation made the difference between being admitted to the wedding feast and being shut out.

Many remain average because they are accustomed to preparing for just enough, often leaving themselves stranded when challenges arise. May you never be stranded in the journey of life! Go the extra mile in prayer, fasting, giving, studying God’s Word, and evangelism. Do not settle for the bare minimum when you can prepare for more than enough.

Prayer Nugget: Father, deliver me from the habit of doing just enough. Give me the grace and discipline to go the extra mile in my spiritual life and daily responsibilities in Jesus’ mighty name.

Bible in One Year: Luke 21–22

How Prepared Are You? (1)

Date: Thursday, 29th October, 2026

Text: Luke 14:28–32

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

Your level of preparation is determined by the scope of what you intend to achieve. Someone planning to build a skyscraper must prepare more than someone planning to build a three-storey building, just as the latter must prepare more than someone building a bungalow. The greater the vision, the greater the preparation required.

Jesus illustrated this principle in Luke 14:28–32, where a man planning to build a tower must first count the cost. Many fail in life because they leave things to chance or underestimate the preparation required to achieve their goals. Faith is not an excuse for poor planning; wisdom demands adequate preparation.

The taller a building must rise, the more attention must be given to its foundation. Consider the gestation periods of a rat (about three weeks), a dog (about two months), a cow (about nine months), and an elephant (about twenty-two months). Different animals have different gestation periods, reminding us that growth and development take time. The bigger the expected offspring, the longer the preparation takes.

Do not envy another person’s results without considering the preparation behind them. Ask God for wisdom to plan your today and tomorrow, and invest the discipline, knowledge, and effort your vision requires. How prepared are you for what you are asking God to do in your life? Your preparation today can influence your results tomorrow.

Prayer Nugget: Father, grant me wisdom to plan diligently and prepare adequately for the opportunities You bring my way. Deliver me from carelessness and procrastination, and help me build a solid foundation for my future, in Jesus’ mighty name.

Bible in One Year: Luke 19–20

Beware of Syncretism (3)

Date: Wednesday, 28th October, 2026

Text: Acts 4:12; John 14:6

Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan

Exhortation:

There are many religions in the world, but do they all lead to God? We must not allow ourselves to be misled into error in the name of religious tolerance. The Word of God confirms, “Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).

Jesus Christ Himself made this exclusive declaration: “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me” (John 14:6). He did not say He was one of many ways; He declared Himself to be the Way. Any path that rejects Christ as the only Saviour cannot lead us to the Father. The belief that all religions are simply different roads to the same God contradicts the clear teaching of Scripture.

The Lord Jesus Christ is unique in His identity and mission. He was born of a virgin through the power of the Holy Ghost, shed His blood for the redemption of mankind, rose bodily from the dead, and ascended into Heaven. His resurrection was witnessed by His followers, and He has promised to return. No human religious leader can take His place in God’s plan of salvation. Christianity is not about combining religious beliefs; it is about placing our faith completely in Jesus Christ.

Beloved, do not allow the pressure to appear tolerant, diplomatic, or acceptable to the world to make you dilute the truth of the Gospel. Syncretism attempts to blend what God has clearly distinguished, but the believer must stand firmly on the Word of God. Jesus is not merely a way to God; He is the only way to the Father.

Prayer Nugget: Father, establish my heart in the truth of Your Word. Deliver me from deception and every teaching that seeks to diminish the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

Bible in One Year: Luke 16–18