THU, 23RD JULY, 2026 - 𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐁𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐘𝐎𝐊𝐄𝐃

𝐌𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐎𝐏 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄
𝐃𝐀𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐃𝐄𝐕𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋
THU, 23RD JULY, 2026

𝕋𝕆ℙ𝕀ℂ:
𝐃𝐎 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐁𝐄 𝐔𝐍𝐄𝐐𝐔𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐘𝐎𝐊𝐄𝐃

𝔹𝕀𝔹𝕃𝔼 𝕀ℕ 𝕆ℕ𝔼 𝕐𝔼𝔸ℝ:
Psalms 128 - 129;
2 Timothy 1 - 2

𝔽𝕀ℝ𝔼 𝕊ℂℝ𝕀ℙ𝕋𝕌ℝ𝔼:
2 Corinthians 6:14-18

[14] Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness? 
[15] And what accord has Christ with Belial? Or what part has a believer with an unbeliever? 
[16] And what agreement has the temple of God with idols? For you are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell in them And walk among them. I will be their God, And they shall be My people.” 
[17] Therefore “Come out from among them And be separate, says the Lord. Do not touch what is unclean, And I will receive you.” 
[18] “I will be a Father to you, And you shall be My sons and daughters, Says the Lord Almighty.”

𝕄𝔼𝕄𝕆ℝ𝕐 𝕍𝔼ℝ𝕊𝔼:
2 Corinthians 6:14
Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?

𝕄𝕆𝕋𝕀𝕍𝔸𝕋𝕀𝕆ℕ𝔸𝕃 ℚ𝕌𝕆𝕋𝔼𝕊:
Choosing your companions wisely can strengthen your faith and lead you closer to God!

ℙℝ𝕆ℙℍ𝔼𝕋𝕀ℂ 𝕎𝕆ℝ𝔻 𝔽𝕆ℝ 𝕋𝕆𝔻𝔸𝕐:
𝙈𝙖𝙮 𝙂𝙤𝙙 𝙜𝙪𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙞𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙃𝙞𝙢 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙖𝙡 𝙟𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙚𝙮, 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙣𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙅𝙚𝙨𝙪𝙨.

ℙℝ𝔸𝕀𝕊𝔼 & 𝕎𝕆ℝ𝕊ℍ𝕀ℙ
Take praise and worship songs as led by the Holy Spirit.

MFM Daily Devotional Message Thursday, 23rd July, 2026.

Being unequally yoked means forming close relationships, partnerships, or marriages with those who do not share your faith or values. This can lead to conflicts and distractions from your spiritual journey. On this day, let us reflect on the importance of choosing our companions wisely.

I recall the story of Kemi, a young woman from Lagos who fell in love with a man who did not share her Christian faith. Despite warnings from her family and friends, Kemi believed she could change him and bring him to Christ. However, as their relationship progressed, Kemi found herself compromising her values and drifting away from her faith. The man influenced her to skip church services, engage in behaviours she knew were wrong, and neglect her relationship with God. Eventually, Kemi realised that being unequally yoked was hindering her spiritual growth and she made the difficult decision to end the relationship. Her story serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of aligning our relationships with our faith.

Similarly, there is the story of Paul, a businessman from Ghana who entered into a business partnership with someone who did not share his ethical values. Initially, the partnership seemed promising, but Paul soon discovered that his partner was involved in dishonest practices. Paul faced immense pressure to participate in these unethical activities, which conflicted with his Christian principles. After much prayer and counsel, Paul chose to dissolve the partnership, trusting God to provide for his business. This decision not only preserved Paul's integrity but also strengthened his faith.

God's word provides clear guidance on this issue. 2 Corinthians 6:14 says, "Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?" This verse emphasises the importance of forming relationships that align with our faith and values.

Amos 3:3 asks, "Can two walk together unless they are agreed?" Unity in faith and values is essential for harmonious relationships. 1 Corinthians 15:33 also warns, "Do not be misled: 'Bad company corrupts good character." Surrounding ourselves with people who share our faith and values helps us grow spiritually and remain steadfast in our walk with God.

MFM Daily Prayer Points 23rd July, 2026
𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆

1. Lord, grant me the wisdom to choose my companions wisely and align my relationships with Your will, in the name of Jesus.

2. Father, help me to avoid relationships that would lead me away from You and compromise my faith, in the name of Jesus.

3. Holy Spirit, guide me in forming relationships that strengthen my spiritual journey and honour God, in the name of Jesus.

𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆

4. Lord, protect me from negative influences and give me the strength to stand firm in my faith, in the name of Jesus.

5. Father, bless my relationships and partnerships with Your favour and guidance, in the name of Jesus.

6. God, use my life as a testimony of Your love and grace, and help me lead others to You through my actions, in the name of Jesus.

7. Fire of God, chase unfriendly friends out of my life, in the name of Jesus.

©2026 𝙈𝙊𝙐𝙉𝙏𝘼𝙄𝙉 𝙏𝙊𝙋 𝙇𝙄𝙁𝙀 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘥𝘢𝘪𝘭𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘺 𝘋𝘳. 𝘋. 𝘒 𝘖𝘭𝘶𝘬𝘰𝘺𝘢 (𝘎𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘖𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘦𝘳, 𝘔𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘍𝘪𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘪𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦)