Wednesday, 11^th February, 2026

Bible Reading: Hebrews 10: 24–25

Memory Verse: Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.  Matthew 26:41

Living abroad can be a blessing and a battlefield. Many immigrants start their journey full of dreams, but soon face loneliness, fear, pressure, and spiritual dryness. Below are practical and spiritual responses to help immigrants remain strong and fruitful wherever God plants them.

1. Rebuild Community Quickly – Don’t Walk Alone (Hebrews 10: 24-25): You lose spiritual covering and emotional support when you are isolated. A believer standing alone is easier to deceive and discourage.

a. Join a local church within your first few weeks, even if it’s small or culturally different.

b. Attend fellowships or online groups that strengthen your faith (Bible studies, immigrant Christian networks).

c. Stay connected with family and trusted friends from home through regular calls, prayer meetings, or group chats.

d. Volunteer in your new community, it builds relationships faster.

2. Meet Practical Needs Wisely – Faith + Works (James 2:15–17): Sometimes, spiritual attacks come disguised as financial hardship, legal trouble, or housing stress. The enemy uses poverty and frustration to sow doubt in God’s goodness.

a. Seek help early: Use government resources, local councils, and church welfare systems. Don’t suffer in silence.

b. Attend free legal or immigration clinics offered by reputable charities (avoid social media “agents” or scammers).

c. Budget wisely: Learn how to manage finances in your new environment.

d. Ask for mentorship from someone who has successfully settled abroad.

3. Guard Your Spiritual Routines – Stay Fed and Focused (Psalm 119:105): Many immigrants lose their fire because “life abroad is busy.” Work, studies, and bills replaces prayer and devotion. The devil doesn’t always attack directly; he distracts gradually. 

a. Keep a daily rhythm of prayer and Word study, even if it is just 15 minutes.

b. Set reminders for devotion time (like alarms or calendar notes).

c. Listen to sermons or worship while commuting or cleaning.

d. Fast occasionally to regain focus when life feels overwhelming.

e. Guard Sunday — don’t trade it permanently for overtime.

Quote:  Spiritual attacks can come disguised as financial hardship, legal trouble, or housing stress. The devil doesn’t always attack directly; he distracts gradually. 

Prophetic Decree:  By the mercies of God, your fire shall not be converted to ashes, in Jesus name. 

Prayer Focus 

1. Sing the hymn for today slowly and meditatively.

2. Holy Ghost, break a new jar of heavenly alabaster box on my head, in Jesus name. 

3. O Lord, please give me a church that will be home away from home, in Jesus name.

4. Spiritual attacks disguised as financial hardship, legal troubles, and housing distress, die, in Jesus name.

5. I receive fresh appetite for the Word of God and prayers, in Jesus name 

BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:  Exodus 36-38

Hymnal:  GIVE ME OIL IN MY LAMP KEEP ME BURNING

1. Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning,

Give me oil in my lamp, I pray;

Give me oil in my lamp, keep me burning,

Keep me burning till the break of day.

Refrain:

Sing hosanna, sing hosanna,

Sing hosanna to the King of kings!

Sing hosanna, sing hosanna,

Sing hosanna to the King!

2. Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising,

Give me joy in my heart, I pray;

Give me joy in my heart, keep me praising,

Keep me praising till the break of day. 

[Refrain]

3. Give me peace in my heart, keep me loving,

Give me peace in my heart, I pray;

Give me peace in my heart, keep me loving,

Keep me loving till the break of day. 

[Refrain]

4. Give me love in my heart, keep me serving,

Give me love in my heart, I pray;

Give me love in my heart, keep me serving,

Keep me serving till the break of day. 

[Refrain]