Apostle Suleman’s Teachings:
Prayer Doesn’t Change Things, It Changes Man To Change Things

To say that prayer changes things is not as close to the truth as saying, prayer changes man and then man changes things. This is the teaching about the study of God’s workings delivered by man of God and general overseer of the Omega Fire Ministry (OFM) worldwide, Apostle Johnson Suleman.

According to Apostle Suleman who is today ending a two-day prophetic conference being held in Kumba, Cameroun, tagged ‘Intimacy 2024’, “prayer doesn’t change things; it changes you till things change. So, if you don’t see answers now, it means you are being changed, soon things will change.”

There’s something about engaging God in prayer about a situation, the ‘Restoration Apostle’s lecture suggests: God wants to help, but God wants to help you in His way. That means He wants to change you first for things to change. His answer will be the answer He thinks you need, not necessarily the one you need. We do not tell God that this is the answer we want. That is a prayer mistake. God knows us and our situation better than we do. And His answer will reflect that.

His timing is not ours. We erroneously think that once we pray, the solution will be instantaneous. It’s not. God knows what is going on and all of the pieces that need to come together before the answer will come. Changing us is the optimal response for things to change.

Scripturally, Jacob was a great prayer warrior. He knew how to stand alone in the place of prayer. He knew how to challenge God in prayer for his demand, and won’t let go until God moved to deliver his request. But things changed when he had a changed name, not just answers to prayer. Jacob had a new personality, identity, and story.

Apostle Suleman teaches that, when we pray and the situation does not seem changing, from God’s perspective, things are changing but He is changing us first. He works most of His solutions away from our sight. Sometimes, changing us ahead of changing our situation is God’s way of growing our faith.

One of the most intriguing aspects of prayer is that it’s intended to change the one praying. It’s intended to get us on God’s page, to help us to see the wisdom of His perfect will, and to bring us to want what God wants rather than what we want. What the praying man does is to bring his will into line with the will of God so that God can do what He has all along been willing to do. Thus, prayer changes the man and enables God to change things in answer to man’s prayer, the man of God elucidates, praying that believers are blessed with the Spirit of grace and supplication, thereby making us engage passionately in the prayer and return with undeniable transformation on all sides.

Alhaji Arems Avenue : A New Landmark in Ikorodu

Sahara Weekly Reports That Ikorodu recently celebrated the unveiling of “Alhaji Arems Avenue,” a new street named in honor of Wasiu Aremu Adeniyi, widely known as Alhaji Arems. This recognition highlights his significant contributions to the Nigerian entertainment scene, particularly in promoting Fuji music and supporting local artists through his platforms like Arems Entertainment and ARIYA247 TV.

The naming of this avenue serves as a tribute to Arems’ impact on the community and the entertainment industry. It symbolizes the importance of recognizing local figures who have made a difference, fostering a sense of pride among residents. This initiative aligns with a broader movement to honor individuals who contribute positively to society, encouraging others to aspire to make similar contributions.

Community leaders have expressed enthusiasm about this development, viewing it as an opportunity to inspire the youth and promote cultural values. Alhaji Arems Avenue is expected to become a significant landmark, representing the artistic spirit of Ikorodu and serving as a reminder of the power of creativity in uniting communities.

As Ikorodu continues to grow, the establishment of this avenue not only acknowledges a local icon but also reinforces the town’s commitment to celebrating its cultural heritage and supporting the arts. This move is a clear indication of the value placed on individuals who enrich the community through their work and dedication.

For further insights and updates on community initiatives in Ikorodu, local news sources can provide additional context and coverage.

Corruption in Nigeria is a fraternity – Primate Ayodele

…commends EFCC Chairman, warns of fight back

Sahara Weekly Reports That The Founder of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele has described corruption as a fraternity that cannot be fought with only the law, guns, and technology.

He said corruption in Nigeria has gone beyond the physical and anyone who wants to fight it must be spiritually inclined and fortified.

Ayodele, who urged the leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to go spiritual in the fight against corruption, spoke in a statement by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin.

He said: “The EFCC chairman should be aware that corruption is beyond the physical in Nigeria, it cannot be fought with lawsuits, guns, and arrest alone, it should also be fought spiritually.

“To fight corruption, you must be highly spiritual; it cannot be fought with technology. If you don’t have spiritual capacity, you cannot win the war against corruption.”

The cleric also commended the EFCC Chairman, Ola Olukoyode for being passionate about fighting corruption, but warned him against corruption fighting back.

His words: The EFCC chairman has done so well. I commend him for his efforts. He has a pure heart towards corruption but the powers will frustrate him and at the end of the day, corruption will fight back…”

Primate Ayodele noted that there is a lot to do if the war against corruption is won because the system is greatly polluted.

He said: “The system is polluted and if we want to overcome corruption, we need to pull Nigeria down and start from scratch because it is in every sector.

“There is a lot to do…It is just sad that the EFCC Chairman is doing his best but the power that be is frustrating him.”