Hello Amazing Reader, 

How are you doing? I hope you had a restful weekend? 

This new week, may you enjoy God’s favour in greater dimensions than you have ever experienced, in Jesus name. 

Speaking about favour, the prayer for favour is one of the most common among believers. We desire God’s favour to distinguish us and make us preferred above others. We pray for favour in our jobs, businesses, to get good grades, scholarships, and promotions. We also entreat God’s favour to get married, to be fruitful, and in many other ways. 

I personally believe in the favour of God, and I pray these prayers as well. I have handled and experienced blessings that I would not have, but for the favour of God. 

However, there is an aspect to this that we do not pay much attention to as believers. From the story of Joseph in Genesis 39, we see how Joseph enjoyed God’s favour before Potiphar and in the prison. But, from as early as verse 2 of that chapter, it states that, “The Lord was with Joseph…” It’s also in verses 21 and 23. 

The presence of God with Joseph led to the favour he enjoyed with men. Joseph was conscious of God’s presence with Him, and he cherished it. That is why even when no one was in the house when Potiphar’s wife tried to get him to lie with her, his response was “… How then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” Gen 39:9. 

Although he went to the prison because of the allegation from Potiphar’s wife, God’s presence went with him. Verse 21 states,

“But the Lord was with Joseph and showed him mercy, and He gave him favor in the sight of the keeper of the prison.” 

Genesis 39:21

Praying for favour is great, but a greater blessing is carrying God’s presence. “And how can I carry God’s presence?”  

I’ll share two points. One is to become a born again child of God. Second is to consistently live a life of holiness and righteousness; Ps 24: 3-10. 

If you are not born again, that is where to begin. Today is a wonderful day for you to be saved. Please say this prayer with me: 

Dear Jesus, I accept you today as my Lord and personal Saviour. I confess that I have sinned, please forgive me. I believe that you died and rose again for me. By your blood, cleanse me from every unrighteousness. Thank you for the new life you have given me, help me to serve you all the days of my life. Ultimately, please help me make it to eternity with you, in Jesus name. Amen 

Congratulations, you are now born again. If you need additional resources or guidance on your new journey, the 1nebody team will be delighted to help. Please reach out to us at 1nebodyblog@gmail.com 

As you go on this new week, may the Lord be with you and show you mercy, may He give you favour in the sight of men, in Jesus name. Amen!

God’s blessings always,

Dammy