DCLM Daily Manna 14 August 2026 — Unified In Prayer
DCLM Daily Manna 14 August 2026 Devotional by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi — Unified In Prayer
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TOPIC – Unified In Prayer (DCLM Daily Manna 14 August 2026)
KEY VERSE: These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren – Acts 1:14
TEXT: Acts 1:12-14 (KJV)
12 Then returned they unto Jerusalem from the mount called Olivet, which is from Jerusalem a sabbath day’s journey.
13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.
14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women, and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brethren.
DCLM Daily Manna For Today MESSAGE:
In 2010, 33 miners were trapped underground for 69 days in a collapsed mine in Chile. As the world watched, the miners did something remarkable: they prayed together, uniting in faith despite their dire situation. Their shared prayers provided strength, hope, and a sense of solidarity that helped them endure the darkness until rescue came. A team unified in prayer to God will always receive divine intervention.
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In our text, we see a small yet significant gathering of believers returning to Jerusalem after Jesus’ ascension. Among them were the eleven remaining apostles, Mary, the mother of Jesus, and His brothers. Together, they entered an upper room and devoted themselves to prayer, waiting for the fulfilment of Jesus’ promise, the coming of the Holy Spirit. The narrative paints a vivid picture of unity, perseverance, and expectation. These were not people idly passing the time or withdrawing in fear. They were engaged in fervent, collective prayer, clinging to their faith and to each other as they awaited God’s next move. In a time of uncertainty and transition, prayer became their anchor. This moment of unified devotion was pivotal, setting the stage for the transformative event that would follow, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost.
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True Christians must recognise the awesome power and possibilities inherent in unified prayer, especially during the times of waiting, uncertainty, or challenge. The present world around us is becoming increasingly fragmented, where many live individualistic lives, thus neglecting genuine joint efforts in prayer and communion with God. We are today, once again, reminded of the strength that comes from praying together in one accord as believers. Whether in families, small groups or churches, corporate prayer has the power to deepen faith, foster unity, and prepare hearts for God’s work.
When we face spiritual, social, and personal challenges, the example of those early Christians offers a challenge: to come together, set aside differences, and seek God with one mind and heart. How powerful the church will be today if its members all unite in prayers unto the God of possibilities.
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
United prayer is an irresistible force
THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR
Job 19-21
Deeper Life Daily Manna For Today 2025 was written by Pastor W. F. Kumuyi; is the founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church situated at KM 42 on the busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Nigeria.
1. Admit that you are a sinner. "For all [humans] have sinned, and comes short of the glory of God....[and] the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord" (Romans 3:23)
2. Repent now. "Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out ...[for] if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness " (Acts 3:19, 1 John 1:9)
3. Believe that God loves you and Jesus died for you. "God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet Sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8)
4. Invite Jesus into your life through prayer of faith. Jesus says, "Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me" (Revelation 3:20)
