Praise God Into Your Breakthrough
— Psalm 67:5-6
As we journey through March, my heart burns with a deep conviction: this is not a month for passive waiting but a season of vibrant, expectant praise. The Lord is stirring us to exalt Him boldly, to lift up His name in unwavering faith, and to anticipate divine surprises and irrefutable evidence of His hand at work in our lives.
This month marks the 5th anniversary of NSPPD, and Pastor Jerry Eze has prophetically declared that God is bearing witness to His power among us through diverse signs, wonders, miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit!
Therefore, as we engage in prayer and declare His Word, let us infuse our faith with praise. Let your praise be a resolute, prophetic proclamation of your unwavering agreement and alignment with the truth that Divine Surprises are indeed here, and your evidence is being released, ready to manifest at any moment this month!
The Power of Oríkì: Calling God by His Names
While composing a song recently, I felt drawn to incorporate the powerful praise names of the Lord in Yoruba, the Oríkì Olódùmarè. My exploration of these poetic praises revealed a rich tapestry of spiritual expression. The awe-inspiring nature of these Oríkì (panegyrics) has always captivated me, and as I chose names for my song, I recognized a deeper calling. I needed to move beyond mere lyrical inspiration and truly immerse myself in their meaning for personal worship and prayer.
A YouTube video became my guide, illuminating this journey of discovery. I began to learn the names, diligently writing them down and proclaiming them aloud. With my rudimentary understanding of Yoruba, I practiced their pronunciation, and the act itself transformed my worship experience.
This divine encounter, along with my newfound habit of rising early to worship, praise, and pray, has strengthened my resolve to make March a month of extravagant praise. My heart brims with expectancy for divine surprises, tangible manifestations of God’s goodness, and miracles beyond comprehension. As Pastor Jerry Eze has declared, I am determined to be a carrier of supernatural proof. I refuse to be a mere spectator, I must embody the evidence of His power!
On Tuesday morning, just before the NSPPD 7 AM prayers, I composed a new song inspired by the Oríkì, Ajebiina (He who answers by fire). As I offered this melody to my King, I joyfully proclaimed more of His names from my notebook. Suddenly, the room was saturated with the tangible, indescribable glory of God’s presence, so overwhelming it defied words. What a profound, beautiful moment of intimacy with the Lord it was, a living echo of Psalm 22:3:
“But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel.”
— Psalm 22:3 (KJV)
I pray this Oríkì chant by Minister Samson Olusegun is a profound blessing to you. May it inspire your worship to the King of kings.
Kingdom Legislators, Let’s Set March Ablaze with Worship!
I invite you to join me in this praise feat. Don’t dwell on what hasn’t happened yet, praise in expectation!
Praise God extravagantly — through words, songs, and dance.
Declare who He is. Magnify His names that resonate with your journey, testimony, or need and let your faith soar.
Sing them, shout them, weave them into your prayers — let praise usher you into His presence!
Sing His Oríkì, Magnify His Name
Did you know some songs we sing are built on a single Oríkì? Take this Yoruba classic for instance:
This song magnifies Aládé Ògo (He who is Crowned in Glory). Imagine the depth of worship when we weave together multiple names to His praise!
Take The Challenge: Fill This Month with Praise!
Fill the days of March with resounding praise, a symphony of adoration lifting high the splendor of His majesty. As you worship, expect the earth to yield its increase with blessings pouring down in abundance!
✅ Spend intentional moments in worship. Love on the Lord. Reflect deeply on His nature, His attributes, and His mighty deeds.
Watch This Powerful Praise Session
Stir your spirit into worship with this powerful praise session by Femi Oladun. Watch the video below and let the high praises of God fill your heart and atmosphere!
When praises go up, testimonies rain down! Let’s make March a month of lavish praise, extoling the names of our great and mighty God. The heavens are open, and we are stepping into the evidence of His power!
Hallelujah!
Here are some Oríkì to incorporate into your worship:
Ọlọ́run Alágbára, Ọba Àṣẹ
God the Almighty, the King of Authority
Adánimáyèdà, Ẹlẹ́dàá Ọjọ́ Ọ̀la
The Creator of the Unpredictable, the Maker of the Future
Ọlọ́run Ọba Àìrí, Ẹni tí ń bẹ láti ìgbà àtètèkọ́ṣe
God the Invisible King, the One who exists from the beginning of time
Ọlọ́run Olódùmarè, Ẹlẹ́mìí, Ẹlẹ́dàá
God Olódùmarè, the Giver of Life, the Creator
Àràmàndà, Ọba tó ń ṣe àwọn iṣẹ́ ìyanu
The Wonderful One, the King who performs miracles
Ọlọ́run Aláàánú, Ọba tó ń dáríjì
God the Merciful, the King who forgives
Ọlọ́run Ọba Aláìlẹ́gbẹ́, Ẹni tí kò sí irú rẹ̀
God the Incomparable King, the One who has no equal
Olorun Oba Alailegbe
The King whose dominion is unquestionable
Alágbàwí nì yànjú
The Supreme Advocate who settles all matters
Aṣọ àgàn d’ọlomọ
The One who clothes the barren with children
Aṣọ olóríburúkú d'olóríre
The One who rewrites the destiny of the unfortunate, turning misfortune into great fortune.
Asòrò dayò
The One whose word brings joy
Oluwa Atobajaye
The Lord who reigns supreme in majesty
Aríìrá gbàgbé ni
The One who never forgets His own
Olórí aye
The Ruler of the universe
Adagba ma párò
The Ancient One who never changes
Elerin-Igberu
The Witness who carries our burdens
Kábíyèsí
The unquestionable King
Olúgbàlà aye
The Savior of the world
Ọbá tó so aye di teminitemi
The King who made the world mine
Atobiju
The Fearsome and Mighty One
Olódùmarè, Ọba àtẹ́lẹwọ́ ko sẹ́yìn
The Almighty, the King who creates without needing to redo
Arẹ̀sà tí kò gbọ́mìnira Ọlọ́run
The Mighty One who does not need permission to act
Ogbógbónà tí ń fìjà fúnra rẹ̀
The Consuming Fire who fights His own battles
Ọlọ́run tí ń sọ̀rọ̀ lójú ogun
God who speaks in the midst of battle
Olúwa tí kò ṣèé ṣẹ́gun
The Lord who cannot be defeated
Ọba tí ń gbàgbọ́dò nígbẹ̀yìn
The King who stands as the last hope
Ògèdè tí ò ṣàkàrà
The Plantain that never rots — He never fails
Ọlọ́run tí ń fọ́ta àìbẹ̀rù
The God who shoots arrows without missing
Eru-Jeje tí kò ṣeé bá
The Fearsome One who cannot be confronted
Ọlọ́run tí ń dáni lọ́rọ̀
The God who surprises man
Bàbá tí kò ní àpèjúwe
The Father who cannot be fully described
Olúwa tí ń jọba lórí ayé àti ọ̀run
The Lord who reigns over the earth and the heavens
This is a mere glimpse. His names are inexhaustible! Make it your mission this month and woven into the very fabric of your life, to call upon Him by as many names as your heart can express.
Sing them with joy, speak them with reverence, personalize them with love, whether in the rich tapestry of Yoruba panegyrics, the familiar cadence of English, or the intimate language of your own heart. He understands and embraces them all, for they are the echoes of your devotion.
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