By Faith Igbudu
Living a life of righteousness to be able to attain full potentials for 2022 is the focus of a three days dry fasting programme on-going for women in Makurdi, Benue state.
The programme has been organised by a non interdenominational ministry called Deborah Intercessory Network. The fasting runs through the 2nd to 4th of January 2022.
Visioneer of the Network, Rev. Dinna Osayi, said it is an annual prayer fiesta for women to seek the face of God and secure interventions for their lives, families and the land.
“I got this vision right from my school days in Ahmadu Bello University, (ABU), Zaria. The Lord spoke to me about a female intercessory ministry. Several years after around 2016, the network was started. We have a stretch intercessory prayer for seven hours every second Saturday of the month.
“This program will achieve alignment in their lives. You know when you want to start anything, the foundation needs to be laid well. For us in this prayer network, this is a foundation to step upon to receive strength for what God has for us for the year.
“We are believing God for encounters for the year, rejuvenation and fire to keep us moving through the year.
“This year’s theme is unveiling the treasures in earthen vessels. Yes we are earthen vessels of the Lord but there are some things that if we do not handle in our lives, we cannot manifest the treasures in our lives,” she said.
Dinna, who is the wife to renowned Nigerian preacher, Apostle Arome Osayi, said “everyone who is born has a treasure within, but for it to manifest, we need to get rid of somethings standing in the way” saying “We all need a mind shift not a new year resolution and it is only in the place of prayer that you can achieve that shift.”
Speaking, Mrs Joy Edoh and Stella Hon, who are regular attendees of the programme said they always look forward to it every year as it gives them direction and focus for the year.
In her reaction, Chisom Nnajidenma, who is attending the event for the first time said she is not disappointed, adding that she is excited meeting with other women who are on fire for God.