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Experiencing God’s Measureless Agape Love in 2026

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Pioneer Atieno Kanzi | BBI Prayer Watch

Published On

February 21, 2026

"Discover the power of Agape love. Learn how to trust God’s faithfulness through financial pressure and school fees, while aligning your 2026 plans with His divine purpose"

WE can never truly measure the Love of God. It is a love that exists beyond our human understanding, beyond limits, status, and conditions. In a world that often demands we "earn" our keep,

God offers Agape—the highest form of love: totally selfless and unconditionally given.

What is the "God-Kind" of Love?

Have you ever met someone who loves without strings attached? Someone who puts aside their own needs to fulfill yours, and even when you disappoint them, they continue to prioritize your well-being? When you find a character like that, you are catching a glimpse of the heart of the Father.

A Song of Praise

Our response to such love should be a "new song." As Psalms 96 commands, we are to proclaim His glory to the nations every day. We don't just worship because of what He does, but because of who He is: the source of all life,love and the river of goodness.

Confession: Have We Taken Love for Granted?

It is easy to let the "God kind of love" become an excuse for complacency. Have you found yourself saying:

"God will understand if I do this just one time..."
"I’m entitled to this blessing anyway..."
"I’ll repent later; He loves me anyway."

The Test of Trust

Sometimes our love for God is tested not by our sins, but by our circumstances. When life hits, or the pressure of Grade 10 school fees feels overwhelms, do we start agreeing with the negative talk around us?

We must repent for the moments we doubted His ability to rescue us. Like Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in Daniel 3:17-18, our stance should be: "Our God is able to deliver us... but even if He does not, we will not serve other gods."

God is not human; He does not lie. If He promised it, He will fulfill it (Numbers 23:19).

A Grateful Heart: Thanksgiving in 2026

Don’t get tired of thanking God for this new year. We often take for granted the very things others are praying for. Let us fill our lips with praises for:

The Essentials: Paid rent, food on the table, and health.
The Milestones: Children in school, new jobs, and wedding bells.
The Future: Thanking Him as we wait in faith, just as Abraham and Mary did.

"Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts." (Proverbs 4:23). When you think with gratitude, you align your life with God’s light.

Supplication: Aligning with Divine Purpose

Matthew 7:7-12 gives us a standing invitation: Ask, Seek, and Knock. Our Father is not a God who gives stones when we ask for bread.

As you present your list for 2026—financial breakthroughs, family restoration, or business success—remember Proverbs 16:3: "Ask the Lord to bless your plans, and you will be successful."

The "Sons of Issachar" Discernment

In 2026, we pray for more than just "things." We pray for the discernment of the sons of Issachar—to understand the times and seasons so we don't miss the opportunities God provides.

Check Your Motive: Are you asking so people can "see" you, or is your intention pure?
The Blessing Principle: The blessing of the Lord adds no sorrow. If it's from Him, you won't have to struggle in a way that breaks your spirit.

A Closing Prayer for the Lost

Lord, we taste and see that You are good. We take refuge in You today. We pray for the lost souls and those who have backslidden. May Your Agape love draw them home. May Your blessings be with us, and may You give us success in all we do for Your glory. Amen.

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Being born again secures your salvation—your sins are forgiven, and you belong to Christ. You don’t need deliverance to be saved.

However, even as a believer, you can still struggle with patterns, strongholds, or spiritual oppression from the past. Deliverance isn’t about salvation; it’s about applying Jesus’ freedom to those areas. If you experience ongoing struggles, prayer, renunciation, and pastoral support can help you walk fully in the liberty Christ has already won for you.
Breaking a generational curse, in a religious sense, is seen as a spiritual journey of repentance, faith, and deliberate action. It begins with acknowledging sin—both one’s own and, in some beliefs, the lingering effects of ancestors’ wrongdoing—and turning away from it through heartfelt repentance and prayer. This recognition is often accompanied by a conscious renunciation of the curse, verbally declaring that one no longer accepts the negative patterns or misfortunes that may have been passed down through the family line.

Faith plays a central role in this process. Believers rely on the power of God to intervene, heal, and restore, trusting that divine authority can break spiritual strongholds that have persisted for generations. Prayer, sometimes accompanied by fasting, Scripture reading, or intercession from spiritual leaders, is used to call on God’s guidance and protection.
When we receive salvation, our spirit is redeemed immediately. Our sins are forgiven, we are justified, and the Holy Spirit comes to dwell in us (Ephesians 1:7; Romans 5:1; Ephesians 1:13–14). Salvation restores our relationship with God and secures eternal life.

However, the curses or effects of sin in the world—sickness, generational patterns, fear, poverty, or emotional wounds—are not always broken automatically. The reason is that while our spirit is saved, our body, mind, and circumstances still exist in a fallen world under the consequences of sin (Romans 8:20–22).
If you struggle with something but generally overcome it, it is not necessarily a spirit. The Bible shows that even faithful believers wrestle with sin and weakness—Paul himself admitted in Romans 7:15–20 that he struggled to do what was right even as he desired to obey God. A true “spirit” or demonic stronghold is usually characterized by persistent, overpowering opposition that cannot be resisted through prayer, Scripture, and obedience.

If you are able to resist, repent, and grow despite the struggle, it is more likely an area God is using to refine your character and strengthen your faith. Struggles can reveal patterns in our lives that need God’s grace, teaching us dependence on Him, humility, and perseverance. Victory is not about perfection; it is about continuing to walk in obedience, relying on God’s Word, and trusting His Spirit to lead you forward.
Yes, according to Scripture, the human spirit can be influenced, but it’s important to be precise about what that means. The Bible teaches that we are spirit, soul, and body (1 Thessalonians 5:23). The “spirit man” is the part of us that connects with God, discerns spiritual truths, and communes with Him (John 4:24; Romans 8:16).

A demonic spirit cannot possess the spirit of a born-again believer because the Holy Spirit indwells them (1 Corinthians 6:19; 1 John 4:4). The Spirit of God protects and fills the spirit man, so it cannot be taken over. However, the spirit man can be influenced or oppressed by external spiritual forces if there is neglect, unrepented sin, or agreement with lies, which can affect our thoughts, emotions, and will.

Satan and his spirits can tempt, deceive, and oppress, but they cannot inhabit the spirit of someone truly born again. That’s why Scripture emphasizes guarding your heart and mind, staying in God’s Word, and walking in obedience—this keeps your spirit man aligned with God and resistant to attack (Ephesians 6:10–18; James 4:7).
consequences of sin, wrongdoing, or negative behavior can extend beyond an individual and affect their descendants. In this context, a generational curse is not merely about inherited traits or family patterns in a psychological sense, but rather a spiritual or moral consequence passed down through family lines.

For example, the Bible mentions in several passages, such as Exodus 20:5 and Numbers 14:18, that the sins of the parents can affect their children “to the third and fourth generation.” This is often interpreted to mean that unrepented sin or disobedience to God can create spiritual or circumstantial burdens like poverty, addiction, illness, or relational strife that may continue to manifest in subsequent generations.

Religious teachings often emphasize that generational curses are not inevitable. Through repentance, prayer, faith, and obedience to God, it is believed that individuals can break these curses and restore spiritual blessings to themselves and their descendants. In Christian practice, this might involve confession, seeking deliverance through prayer, or living a life aligned with God’s commandments to end the cycle of negative spiritual influence.
Feeling anger is not automatically a “spirit.” Anger is a natural emotion that God Himself expresses in certain circumstances (Exodus 32:10; Psalm 7:11). What matters is how you handle it. If you feel angry but do not act in sin, controlling your words, thoughts, and actions, this is not a demonic spirit—it is a natural human response being managed in obedience to God.

A spirit of anger in Scripture refers to a persistent, controlling, or destructive force that dominates a person’s behavior (Ephesians 4:26–27 warns against letting anger give the devil a foothold). If your anger arises but you remain calm, forgive, and do not allow it to control you, it is simply an emotion, not a spirit.
When faced with temptation, there are times to run and times to resist, and Scripture gives clear guidance.

You run from sin when it is dangerous, seductive, or beyond your natural ability to resist. Paul says in 1 Corinthians 6:18, “Flee fornication.” You remove yourself from the source of temptation—whether it’s a place, a person, or an opportunity—because staying there puts your soul at risk. Running is not cowardice; it is obedience and wisdom.

You resist when you are confronted with pressure or attack that you can face through God’s power. James 4:7 says, “Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” Resisting means standing firm in faith, speaking Scripture, and relying on the Holy Spirit. This is active confrontation, not passive endurance.

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