by Adebola | Jan 5, 2026 | President's Desk |
A New Year Message from the President, PHGM Int’l
Happy New Year, and welcome to 2026.
As we step into this new year, I bring you warm greetings on behalf of the leadership team of Praise of His Glory Ministry. I congratulate you—because your presence in 2026 is not ordinary. You are here because the Lord, by His grace and mercy, sustained you and brought you safely into this new season.
Many started the previous year with hopes and plans but did not arrive at this point. You did. That alone tells us that God still has purpose, intention, and assignment for your life. Therefore, we rejoice together, and with confidence, I declare: 2026 is your year of flourishing.
From Blossoming to Flourishing: A Divine Shift
To understand what God is saying for this year, it is important to distinguish between blossoming and flourishing.
Blossoming is a stage. It is visible, exciting, and full of promise. Flowers appear, fragrance is released, and beauty is evident. Blossoming often signals potential, hope, and the beginning of something good. However, blossoming is temporary and transitional. Not everything that blossoms matures. Not everything that looks promising endures.
Flourishing, on the other hand, is not a moment—it is a state of being. It speaks of depth, rootedness, continuity, and sustained productivity. When something flourishes, it survives seasons, withstands pressure, and continues to produce fruit over time. Flourishing is growth that lasts.
In 2026, God is not merely inviting us into another moment of blossoming. He is moving us into a state of flourishing—where progress is consistent, fruitfulness is preserved, and increase is sustained.
To explain how this state is established, God impressed upon my heart five foundational dimensions captured in the word STATE. These dimensions describe how God will work in your life throughout 2026.
S – Sustenance: The Foundation That Keeps You Standing
Flourishing always begins with sustenance. Without sustenance, even the most gifted and promising life will eventually collapse.
The Lord declares in Isaiah 46:4:
“Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He;
I am He who will sustain you.
I have made you, and I will carry you;
I will sustain you and I will rescue you.”
This scripture reveals that God does not merely create and withdraw. He creates, carries, sustains, and rescues. Sustenance is God’s ongoing commitment to uphold what He has initiated.
When God sustains a person, life does not depend solely on human strength, intelligence, or connections. It rests on divine backing.
When God sustains you, you never run out of:
Support
God ensures that you are not isolated under responsibility. He provides spiritual covering, strategic relationships, timely counsel, and help when pressure increases. In 2026, you will not carry your burdens alone.
Supply
Sustenance guarantees provision for purpose. God supplies resources, wisdom, opportunities, and grace appropriate for each season. You may not always have excess, but you will never lack what is necessary to move forward.
Safety
What God sustains, He preserves. Divine sustenance keeps you from unseen dangers, destructive decisions, and unnecessary losses. In 2026, you will be kept—not by chance, but by God’s faithful hand.
Strength
Sustenance renews capacity. Even when life demands more from you, God will renew your strength. You will not collapse under pressure or burn out under responsibility.
In 2026, God Himself will be your sustainer.
T – Thriving: Moving Beyond Survival into Fruitfulness
The second dimension of flourishing is thriving.
Thriving means life moves beyond survival. It is the transition from merely coping to producing meaningful results.
The Bible says in Psalm 1:3:
“That person is like a tree planted by streams of water,
which yields its fruit in season
and whose leaf does not wither—
whatever they do prospers.”
Thriving is the result of correct positioning. The tree thrives not because conditions are perfect, but because its source is secure. In 2026, God will align you spiritually, mentally, and practically so that your efforts yield results.
Thriving also speaks of consistency. This will not be a year of isolated breakthroughs followed by stagnation. God will establish patterns of productivity in your life. Your work will show evidence. Your progress will be visible.
Thriving is quiet proof that God is helping you. In 2026, your life will bear that proof.
A – Attractiveness: When God Restores Beauty, Value, and Influence
The third dimension of flourishing is Attractiveness.
Attractiveness, in the context of God’s work, goes far beyond physical appearance or outward appeal. Biblical attractiveness speaks of restored value, renewed dignity, and divine favour that causes a person’s life, work, and presence to draw positive attention. It is the outcome of God’s beauty resting upon what was once broken, overlooked, or diminished.
The Word of God declares in Isaiah 61:3 that He gives beauty for ashes. Ashes symbolise seasons of loss, failure, disappointment, rejection, shame, and painful experiences—moments that strip people of confidence and make life feel undesirable or unattractive. Many people carry hidden ashes: abandoned dreams, stalled visions, damaged reputations, or delayed promises.
In 2026, God is not merely removing ashes; He is actively replacing them with His beauty.
When God beautifies a life, that life begins to command attention without striving. Your ideas begin to carry weight. Your voice gains credibility. Your work begins to attract favour. Doors begin to open not because you are pushing, but because God’s beauty is resting upon what you do.
This attractiveness will reflect across every dimension of your life:
- Your businesses and professional efforts will become appealing to the right people.
- Your children and family life will reflect order, grace, and distinction.
- Your ideas and innovations will gain relevance and acceptance.
- Your ministry and service will become a point of reference that draws others to inquire about your God.
Just as a healthy, green plant stands out in the midst of a dry and barren environment, your life will visibly stand out in 2026. God’s beauty will make the difference clear. People will not only see the results—they will sense the presence of God upon you.
This year, you will not struggle for recognition. Divine attractiveness will speak on your behalf.
T – Tenacity: The Grace to Remain Rooted, Steady, and Unmoved
The fourth dimension of flourishing is Tenacity.
Tenacity is the spiritual strength to remain firmly positioned in God’s will despite pressure, delay, opposition, or fatigue. Many people begin journeys with enthusiasm but do not finish because they lack endurance. Flourishing, however, requires staying power.
The Apostle Paul instructs us in 1 Corinthians 15:58 to be steadfast and immovable. This is not passive resilience—it is active commitment rooted in conviction. Tenacity is what enables a person to remain faithful when results are slow, when challenges arise, or when alternatives appear more convenient.
In 2026, God will strengthen your inner resolve. You will not be easily shaken by circumstances, discouraged by setbacks, or distracted by competing voices. Where others give up, you will remain. Where others compromise, you will stand firm.
Tenacity will manifest in several ways:
- You will remain committed to your calling, even when it stretches you.
- You will stay focused on your God-given path, even when shortcuts appear.
- You will not abandon assignments, careers, or ministries that God has clearly placed you in.
- You will maintain integrity and consistency, even under pressure.
Tenacity ensures that your flourishing is not short-lived. It protects you from quitting prematurely and from drifting into places God has not ordained for you. In 2026, you will not be moved by fear, fatigue, or frustration. God Himself will anchor you.
This year, your stability will become one of your greatest testimonies.
E – Enlargement: Expansion That Is Intentional, Sustainable, and God-Directed
The final dimension of flourishing is Enlargement.
Enlargement is God’s invitation to grow beyond your current boundaries—spiritually, mentally, professionally, and territorially. However, biblical enlargement is not reckless expansion; it is intentional growth supported by divine preparation.
In Isaiah 54:2–3, God commands His people to enlarge their tents, stretch their curtains, lengthen their cords, and strengthen their stakes. This sequence is significant. God prepares capacity before releasing increase. He reinforces foundations before allowing expansion.
In 2026, God will enlarge you in ways that are both visible and internal:
- Your thinking will be enlarged—you will see beyond previous limitations.
- Your capacity will be enlarged—you will handle more without being overwhelmed.
- Your influence will be enlarged—your reach will extend further than before.
- Your opportunities will be enlarged—new doors, territories, and platforms will open.
For those in business, enlargement will appear as growth, scalability, and new markets. For those in careers, it will appear as advancement, promotion, and increased responsibility. For those in ministry, it will appear as expanded impact, deeper reach, and greater effectiveness.
Importantly, this enlargement will not cost you peace, balance, or identity. God will not grow you faster than He strengthens you. You will expand without losing stability. You will increase without confusion. You will grow without breaking.
In 2026, God will enlarge your coast—and you will be ready for it.
Final Charge and Declaration
As you step fully into 2026, I want you to carry this truth with you: God has not brought you this far to abandon you midway. This year is not a continuation of struggle, uncertainty, or inconsistency. It is a divinely appointed season of establishment—a year in which God settles you into a state of flourishing.
The same God who brought you into this year will sustain you daily. You will not walk alone, you will not walk blindly, and you will not walk without provision. His hand will uphold you, His wisdom will guide you, and His presence will surround you in every season.
In 2026, you will thrive and not merely survive. Your efforts will yield results. Your labour will produce fruit. What you commit your hands to will carry the mark of divine help, and progress will no longer be accidental but consistent.
The Lord will clothe you with His beauty. He will restore value to areas that once carried disappointment, and He will cause your life to reflect His glory. You will stand out for the right reasons. Favour will speak on your behalf, and opportunities will respond to God’s hand upon you.
You will remain steadfast and unmoved. When challenges arise, you will not be shaken. When delays appear, you will not lose heart. When pressure increases, your resolve will be strengthened. You will stay firmly planted in God’s will, faithful to your calling, and consistent in your obedience.
The Lord will also enlarge your coast. He will stretch your capacity, expand your influence, and increase your reach. Growth will come without confusion. Increase will come without loss of peace. Expansion will come with stability, clarity, and strength.
As you walk through this year, may the Lord order your steps, guard your heart, and establish the work of your hands. May your home be filled with peace, your endeavours crowned with success, and your testimony strengthened by visible evidence of God’s faithfulness.
Once again, Happy New Year to you and your family. On behalf of Praise of His Glory Ministry, I bless you as you go forward into 2026.
Go forth and flourish—sustained by God, strengthened by His grace, and established for His glory.
In the mighty name of the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
by Adebola | Mar 31, 2025 | President's Desk |
BLOSSOMING FOR A REASON
Dearly Beloved of the Lord,
On behalf of this ministry’s Directors and Leadership Team, once again I want to express our deepest gratitude for your continued generosity and unwavering support throughout the years. Your donations have brought hope, healing, and transformation to countless African lives. We are incredibly thankful for the difference you have made. The needs in Africa remain vast, and we hope to reach many more lives this year. Please continue giving and praying.
The continent of Africa continues to face immense challenges, including poverty amidst plenty, insecurity, and a lack of education and access to clean water in various rural areas. Yet, despite these hardships, a spirit of resilience and faith endures among the missionaries we partner with. The failures of various governments to meet the social needs of the people provide the Body of Christ with the opportunity to effect social change and create access for spiritual impact.
By God’s grace, PHGM/PHGMi remains dedicated to the cause of the Cross through our partnerships with Indigenous African missions. These partnerships provide hope for lasting change through essential mission work. We are reaching out to share our scope for 2025 with the body of Christ. We trust the Lord to help us reach our target to continue and expand our vital, life-changing, and Kingdom-enlarging initiatives.
Your generous donation will directly impact the lives of countless individuals across Africa, supporting these vital programs, among others:
- Supporting Missionaries on the Front Lines: 200 missionary families and individuals dedicate their lives to serving communities in need across diverse nations. Your support provides essential monthly upkeep, allowing them to focus on their crucial work without the added burden of financial insecurity. These are the hands and feet of Christ, tirelessly serving in often-challenging circumstances.
- ?Educating the Next Generation: In Nigeria, 25 children of missionaries will benefit from financial assistance for their education. Your contribution will ensure they receive a quality education and have opportunities to reach their full potential. Investing in these children is investing in the future of the Church in Africa.
- Nurturing Orphans in Nigeria: The JCRFCF Orphanage in Nigeria provides a safe haven for vulnerable children. Most of the children were traumatized when they saw parents being killed by ethno-religious terrorists in Nigeria. Your donation will help cover the monthly salaries of 45 dedicated staff and teachers and ensure the children receive regular, nutritious meals. Your support definitely directly contributes to their well-being and development.
- Bringing Clean Water to Communities in Nigeria: Access to clean water is a fundamental human right. Three new water well projects in Nigeria will provide clean drinking water and improve sanitation for hundreds of people, significantly enhancing community health. Your donation will directly support healthier and more prosperous rural communities.
- Building a Medical Center in Mora, Cameroon: A new medical center is desperately needed in the remote region of Mora, Northern Cameroon. This project will provide vital healthcare access to a vastly underserved population, offering hope and improved health outcomes. Your giving will be instrumental in making this vital center a reality.
- Establishing a Mission Base in Agyana, Nigeria: A new mission house in Agyana, Nigeria, will serve as a central hub for mission activities. It will provide a safe and secure base for missionaries and community outreach programs, significantly improving their ability to serve and bring hope to this community. It will also be a safe place for converts.
- Training Future Missionaries in Mozambique: A four-classroom block at the school of missions in Mozambique will equip the next generation of missionaries with the tools and training they need to serve their communities effectively. Your support will help complete this vital training center and empower missionaries in the region.
- ?Extending Healthcare Across Rural Nigeria: We plan to conduct vital health and medical outreach programs in 10 to 12 rural Nigerian communities, providing essential medical care, health education, and support to underserved populations. Your generosity will directly enhance the health and well-being of these communities.
We are confident that with your support, we can achieve our goals and make a profound difference in the lives of thousands across Africa this year. This is why the Lord blesses us to blossom.
To make a donation: Please visit our websites or use this link:
In Canada: https://www.praiseofhisglory.ca/donation-canada/
In the USA: https://www.praiseofhisglory.ca/donation-usa/
Thank you for your ongoing partnership in sharing God’s love and transforming lives across Africa. May God richly bless you for your generosity and compassion.
Sincerely,
Pst. Isaiah Okanlawon, D.Min.
International President
Praise of His Glory Ministry (International) – PHGM/PHGMi
by Adebola | Jan 1, 2025 | President's Desk |
As the curtains of 2024 draw to a close and the dawn of 2025 graces us with its light, it is with profound gratitude and hope that I extend my warmest greetings to you and your family. On behalf of the leadership team and the Board of Directors of Prince of His Glory Ministry International, I celebrate with you the remarkable privilege of stepping into this new year, a true testament to the unfailing grace, mercy, and faithfulness of our Lord.
The passing year, 2024, may have brought its share of trials, uncertainties, and moments of difficulty. Yet, through it all, God’s sustaining hand has carried us forward, reminding us of His unchanging promise: that in every season of life, His love endures, His plans prevail, and His purposes stand firm. As we now embrace 2025, let us hold fast to His assurances of restoration, renewal, and abundance—a year ordained by God to bring flourishing and transformation into every sphere of our lives.
The inspiration for this year’s journey is drawn from Matthew 13:32, where Jesus likens the humble mustard seed to a great tree. Though it begins as the smallest of seeds, it grows into a mighty structure that provides shelter, sustenance, and refuge for all. In the same way, God promises to take even the smallest beginnings of our lives—those areas that seemed fragile, overlooked, or stagnant—and nurture them into something vibrant, robust, and enduring. Under His divine guidance, we are called to thrive, not merely for our sake but for the glory of His kingdom.
This year, 2025, is a season of revitalization. It is a call to rise from any place of dormancy and to embrace the fullness of God’s grace and provision. It is a year for us to grow spiritually, emotionally, and materially, becoming the instruments of His divine purpose. As the great tree becomes a sanctuary for birds seeking refuge, so shall your life become a source of hope, comfort, and provision for others. The blessings of the Lord upon you will not only enrich your life but will overflow to impact those around you—your family, your community, and even the nations.
Our mandate in this new year extends beyond personal gain. As stewards of God’s blessings, we are entrusted with the responsibility of being His hands and feet in a world that hungers for His love and grace. We are called to reflect His boundless generosity, bringing encouragement to the weary, support to the laborers in mission fields, and sustenance to those in need. The Lord’s endowment will equip you to stand as a beacon of hope, drawing souls to His light and leading them into His embrace.
My earnest prayer for you in 2025 is that God will endow you with a fullness of His goodness that surpasses your imagination. May He grant you wisdom, strength, and an overflow of resources so that your life becomes a vessel through which His purposes are fulfilled. May the burdens of the past fade in the light of His abundant grace, and may you experience His peace and joy in every area of your life.
As we step forward into this new year, let us do so with unwavering faith, steadfast resolve, and hearts open to His leading. Let us commit to thriving in His purpose, expanding our reach for His glory, and walking boldly in the path He has prepared. Together, we will blossom into all that He has destined for us, bearing fruit that endures and glorifies His name.
Wishing you a fruitful, impactful, and blessed New Year. May 2025 be a year of unparalleled growth and divine fulfillment in your life.
– PHGM Int’l President
by Adebola | Jan 22, 2024 | President's Desk |
Commissioned to Do What?
Welcome to 2024. All glory to the Lord God Almighty who has kept us alive that His breath in our lungs may burst out continually with the declaration of praises to Him as we journey through the year.
We are inspired to continue our reflection on compassion this year because the Lord was not done with us in 2023 on the theme. Hence, Part B of the contemplation – Commissioned.
The biblical account of the encounter of “an expert in the law” with Jesus as documented in Lk. 10:25-37 is very intriguing. The lawyer was in the crowd around and at some point, stood up (as if in a law court) to test Jesus on His view about the requirements for inheriting eternal life. The lawyer’s question is profound and incisive. There is no gainsaying that many people in our day are still asking the same question, albeit in different ways.
Two distinct but inseparable motifs, which paint a picture of Christian mission came to light on that occasion – Command and Commission. Jesus prodded the lawyer about what the law says, and his response was precise: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and, love your neighbor as yourself,” termed by Steven Hawthorne as “the Great Commandment.”
The Great Commandment can be depicted by the imagery of the Cross. Its vertical component represents love for God, and the horizontal, love for humanity. The latter is not independent of the former. The vertical component stands and carries the horizontal, otherwise it ends up floating in the air. This means love for humanity cannot sustain itself but hangs on love for God, to realize its divine objective of meeting human needs.
What does this look like in practical terms? The world around us is hurting. We also hurt in one way or the other. However, our experience of the soothing balm that results from our being with Jesus energizes us to reach out to the myriad of neighbours that cross our path. The world can experience His comfort through us with the same comfort that we have been comforted. Those we cannot reach physically can be touched by proxy through our involvement in His mission with our continuing prayer and/or giving to impact our world.
When Jesus told the lawyer, “Go and do likewise” (Lk. 10:37b), He was charging us to first love the Lord our God with the totality of our being (heart, soul, strength, and mind) as the pre-condition for our commissioning. According to Steven Hawthorne, “The greatest way of loving our Lord is to see that He is worshiped, followed, and loved in every people.” (Perspectives on the World Christian Movement by Ralph D. Winter, Steven C. Hawthorne) To see this happen, we must reach out to the world, setting aside our biases of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and other prejudices. It is His unalloyed love for humanity, expressed sincerely through us as demonstrated in the parable of the Good Samaritan that attracts the world to also worship the One who sits on the throne and the Lamb.
You are commissioned to demonstrate the love of Jesus Christ to the world around you.
Shalom!
Isaiah Okanlawon, D.Min
Int’l President, PHGM/PHGMi
Www.praiseofhisglory.ca
by Adebola | Feb 18, 2023 | President's Desk |
“When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.” (Matt. 9:36)
We came into 2023 with various expectations. Irrespective of what it means to the individual, we are invited to be like our Master, Jesus Christ every moment in the year. We are invited to the place of compassion. What does this mean? Does compassion mean the same thing as mercy or empathy? I don’t think so. They are expressions that are sometimes used as its synonyms. However, as I attempt to explicate below, compassion is deeper in character.
The sound of the word in one’s hearing brings two other words to mind – comfort and passion. In as much as they do not constitute the etymological components of compassion, they no doubt combine to present a formidable perspective for grasping what compassion is all about. When Prophet Isaiah announced, “Comfort ye, comfort ye my people” (Isaiah 40:1), the recipients of that message in his day would have wondered what he was getting at. Some 740 years later, Jesus Christ read another message by the same prophet from Chapter 60:1-2 and declared with authority that the Scripture was fulfilled in the hearing of those present at that moment (Lk. 4:18).
In other words, Jesus was the fulfilment of the condition for making that promised comfort a reality for humanity. The said fulfilment was characterized by the treatment He would later receive at various times of His three and half years of ministry, which climaxed at Golgotha. Etymologically speaking, compassion is derived from two Latin words, “passio” and “com” which mean “to suffer” and “together” respectively. Combining both, we can safely deduce the meaning of compassion as “suffering together.” Suffering on the part of the one giving comfort to a sufferer is defines the said condition.
There are many around us who need comfort just as it was in the days of Jesus Christ. If we would be like our Master in 2023, we must be ready to give comfort and it may mean doing so with a measure of suffering or pain in one form or the other. For some, it may entail parting with something that is precious to us. For others it may require the sacrifice of convenience and/or rights. The pain may result from the condition of others, or what must be done because of the condition. What counts is what we do about the condition.
In conclusion, we can show mercy or be empathetic without emotion. However, we cannot be compassionate with our emotion intact. No wonder, Jesus wept because of the pain of Mary and Martha. He suffered with them and did something about it, just as He suffered with the crowd who thronged to Him “because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd” and met their spiritual and physical needs.
Pst.Dr. Isaiah Okanlawon
International President, PHGM/PHGMi
www.praiseofhisglory.net
