THE LAST MEAL: Evening Devotional for Bedtime Meditation

By Raphaelle Antwi

THE LAST MEAL: Evening Devotional for Bedtime Meditation

How today ends can greatly affect how tomorrow will begin. Prudent ending begets propitious beginning. The powerful influence of your last exit and your next entry should not be underestimated. It is for this cause that this evening devotional has been written. Feed your mind and spirit on a page every evening before retiring to dreamland. And rest assured, your dreams at night will be divinely inspired. More often than not, the last things we do before sleep determine our dreams. You are likely to have a nightmare if you saw a horror movie before going to bed. By meditating the content of this book before sleep, you connect your senses to heaven for meaningfully significant dreams.

Meditating a page of this book before sleep will inspire, encourage, and prepare you for the next day. Make it a practice to read all the scriptural references provided for each evening. And spend at least five minutes to prayerfully ponder over what you read. You will certainly be blessed and when you are blessed, give all the glory to Jesus Christ. Without Him, this book would have been impossible. Remember to also recommend a copy to your friends and loved ones. Blessings, peace, and more to you.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Raphaelle Antwi
• Release date: Jan 14, 2016
• ISBN: 9781519999900

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THE AUTHOR

Raphaelle Antwi is an author, life coach, conference speaker and leader of several dynamic organizations in Ghana. He has written and published over 40 books including this one. Some of his bestselling titles are Life, Love & Relationships, Ten Deadly Men Every Woman Must Avoid, Secrets Every Unmarried Lady Must Know, Freedom of the Bride, and Unveiled. His writings in the last decade have touched many lives in Ghana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Canada, USA and UK.

He is the founding president of Relevant Achievers Impacting Nations. RAIN is a Christian organization with many networks, sold out to transforming people for Jesus and preparing them for His return – via programs, projects, and products. Ralph is committed to leading people to pursue purpose in life and life in eternity.

He is a former student of Achimota School and University of Ghana, Legon. Ralph is blessed with a wife and children.

THE LAST MEAL

How today ends can greatly affect how tomorrow will begin. Prudent ending begets propitious beginning. The powerful influence of your last exit and your next entry should not be underestimated. It is for this cause that this evening devotional has been written. Feed your mind and spirit on a page every evening before retiring to dreamland. And rest assured, your dreams at night will be divinely inspired. More often than not, the last things we do before sleep determine our dreams. You are likely to have a nightmare if you saw a horror movie before going to bed. By meditating the content of this book before sleep, you connect your senses to heaven for meaningfully significant dreams.

Meditating a page of this book before sleep will inspire, encourage, and prepare you for the next day. Make it a practice to read all the scriptural references provided for each evening. And spend at least five minutes to prayerfully ponder over what you read. You will certainly be blessed and when you are blessed, give all the glory to Jesus Christ. Without Him, this book would have been impossible. Remember to also recommend a copy to your friends and loved ones. Blessings, peace, and more to you.

Table of Contents

THE AUTHOR

THE LAST MEAL

January 1

January 2

January 3

January 4

January 5

January 6

January 7

January 8

January 9

January 10

January 11

January 12

January 13

January 14

January 15

January 16

January 17

January 18

January 19

January 20

January 21

January 22

January 23

January 24

January 25

January 26

January 27

January 28

January 29

January 30

January 31

February 1

February 2

February 3

February 4

February 6

February 7

February 8

February 9

February 10

February 11

February 12

February 13

February 14

February 15

February 16

February 17

February 18

February 19

February 20

February 21

February 22

February 23

February 24

February 25

February 26

February 27

February 28

February 29

March 1

March 2

March 3

March 4

March 5

March 6

March 7

March 8

March 9

March 10

March 11

March 12

March 13

March 14

March 15

March 16

March 17

March 18

March 19

March 20

March 21

March 22

March 23

March 24

March 25

March 26

March 27

March 28

March 29

March 30

March 31

April 1

April 2

April 3

April 4

April 5

April 6

April 7

April 8

April 9

April 10

April 11

April 12

April 13

April 14

April 15

April 16

April 17

April 18

April 19

April 20

April 21

April 22

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April 24

April 25

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April 27

April 28

April 29

April 30

May 1

May 2

May 3

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May 5

May 6

May 7

May 8

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May 10

May 11

May 12

May 13

May 14

May 15

May 16

May 17

May 18

May 19

May 20

May 21

May 22

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May 24

May 25

May 26

May 27

May 28

May 29

May 30

May 31

June 1

June 2

June 3

June 4

June 5

June 6

June 7

June 8

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June 10

June 11

June 12

June 13

June 14

June 15

June 16

June 17

June 18

June 19

June 20

June 21

June 22

June 23

June 24

June 25

June 26

June 27

June 28

June 29

June 30

July 1

July 2

July 3

July 4

July 5

July 6

July 7

July 8

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July 10

July 11

July 12

July 13

July 14

July 15

July 16

July 17

July 18

July 19

July 20

July 21

July 22

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July 24

July 25

July 26

July 27

July 28

July 29

July 30

July 31

August 1

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August 3

August 4

August 5

August 6

August 7

August 8

August 9

August 10

August 11

August 12

August 13

August 14

August 15

August 16

August 17

August 18

August 19

August 20

August 21

August 22

August 23

August 24

August 25

August 26

August 27

August 28

August 29

August 30

August 31

September 1

September 2

September 3

September 4

September 5

September 6

September 7

September 8

September 9

September 10

September 11

September 12

September 13

September 14

September 15

September 16

September 17

September 18

September 19

September 20

September 21

September 22

September 23

September 24

September 25

September 26

September 27

September 28

September 29

September 30

October 1

October 2

October 3

October 4

October 5

October 6

October 7

October 8

October 9

October 10

October 11

October 12

October 13

October 14

October 15

October 16

October 17

October 18

October 19

October 20

October 21

October 22

October 23

October 24

October 25

October 26

October 27

October 28

October 29

October 30

October 31

November 1

November 2

November 3

November 4

November 5

November 6

November 7

November 8

November 9

November 10

November 11

November 12

November 13

November 14

November 15

November 16

November 17

November 18

November 19

November 20

November 21

November 22

November 23

November 24

November 25

November 26

November 27

November 28

November 29

November 30

December 1

December 2

December 3

December 4

December 5

December 6

December 7

December 8

December 9

December 10

December 11

December 12

December 13

December 14

December 15

December 16

December 17

December 18

December 19

December 20

December 21

December 22

December 23

December 24

December 25

December 26

December 27

December 28

December 29

December 30

December 31

January 1

In the beginning GOD... (Genesis 1:1)

Begin your year with God. Reflect on His Goodness and Grace. Let a sense of gratitude fill your heart, as you consider that He watched over you and preserved your life throughout the previous year. If He were to deal with you according to your sins, you would not be alive to see this day. This in no way suggests that death is always the consequence of sin. But bear in mind that you are not alive because of your righteousness. Life is not a commodity that can be bought with the currency of deeds. God’s grace is the ultimate legal tender for continual living.

Let us pray: Heavenly Father, I thank You for the gift of life and acknowledge that it is a product of Your grace through Your Holy Son Jesus Christ. Thank You for protecting and preserving me in the previous year, and for denying the pursuers of my life their wishes. Thank You for seeing me through the Blood of Jesus Christ, and therefore not dealing with me according to my sins. Thank You for a new year. Thank You Father, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray...amen.

PSALM 103:10; ISAIAH 64:6; ROMANS 9:16

January 2

In the beginning God CREATED... (Genesis 1:1)

Creativity follows God. As you begin this year with Him, expect a creative year. God will impart fresh ideas into your spirit and mind. He will impart your heart with wisdom to translate those ideas into reality. Out of the manifestation of your creative ideas, many people will be blessed this year. Get yourself a special book to record all the ideas God inspires you with as you invest time in prayer and meditation. Your new song, new book, new project, new relationship, or new................ (fill the space) will be effectively manifest this year. Go to bed knowing this is your creative year.

Let us pray: Heavenly Father, I thank You for imparting Your creative force into my spirit. Thank You for making this year a creative one. I open up my spirit and mind to receive fresh and uncommon ideas right now. I receive divine grace, wisdom and power to translate every godly idea into physical manifestation. Let many people be blessed this year through my faithful and diligent execution of the ideas You give to me. Thank You Father, in the name of Jesus Christ I pray...amen.

ISAIAH 41:18-20; HABBAKUK 2:2; EPHESIANS 2:10

January 3

In the beginning God created THE HEAVENS... (Genesis 1:1)

In planning this year, consider heavenly things first. Give priority to things that have eternal value. It is a mark of wisdom to always consider endeavors that have permanent consequences before those that have temporary consequences. Remember, heavenly investments are permanently secure. Winning souls for Jesus Christ, praying for people, giving offerings to promote the gospel, living a pure life, and showing love to and concern for others are all investments with eternal consequences. Any creativity that lacks heavenly focus and eternal value does not move the heart of God. Determine to be counted among the heavenly-minded this year. Take your spiritual life very seriously.

Let us pray: Heavenly Father, help me to make plans and decisions that have heavenly focus and eternal value. Help me to grow in hunger and thirst for things that positively affect my soul and the souls of others this year. Let my thoughts, words and deeds move Your heart this year – in Jesus’ name I pray...amen.

ECCLESIASTES 12:14; COLOSSIANS 3:2; MATTHEW 6:33

January 4

In the beginning God created the heavens

AND THE EARTH. (Genesis 1:1)

No matter how long you live on earth, life here is short. As you read, time is running out. One day, you will also experience the inevitable transition from time to eternity. Therefore, maximize your time on earth while you are still here. Build relationships and make achievements that add value to your temporary residence on earth. Impact your world. Leave a commendable legacy before you leave here. While you are still here, make your presence a present to those who are still on earth. Remember, you are the salt of the earth. You add taste to the meal of life here. You are an agent of preservation. Let your presence be felt in your world.

Let us pray: Heavenly Father, I acknowledge that I am not going to be on earth forever. One day, I shall also embark on the journey to meet You, my maker in eternity. I therefore pray in the name of Jesus Christ, that You help me to maximize my stay on earth, make relevant achievements, and leave a commendable legacy before my transition...amen.

ECCLESIASTES 3:1-8; PSALM 103:15; REVELATION 22:12

January 5

And the earth was WITHOUT FORM...

(Genesis 1:2)

The Hebrew word Tohuw (pronounced to’-hoo) means formlessness, confusion, disorderliness, and vanity. As you dwell in the study, meditation and practice of God’s Word this year, your life will not be plagued with any of the aforementioned. Indeed, this year, you are going to hear about confusions and various acts of vanity all around. Yet, the Word of God will keep you from being affected by any of them. Believe that you will go through a well organized year decorated with clarity and orderliness. Your mind will overcome every depressing arrow of confusion and enjoy the refreshing experience of peace and soundness.

Let us pray: Eternal Father, I pray in the name of Jesus Christ that I shall not have a year without form. Help me to have a well organized year. Let my thoughts and decisions be influenced by divine peace. I receive a sound mind this year and reject every confusion and depression. I also pray that Your peace will reign in this nation, our communities, and families...amen.

Numbers 6:25-26; 1 CORINTHIANS 14:33; 2 TIMOTHY 1:7

January 6

And the earth was without form, AND VOID... (Genesis 1:2)

The Hebrew word Bohuw (pronounced bo’-hoo) connotes emptiness and undistinguishable ruin. As the economies of nations continue to nosedive and many people retrogress from survival to struggle, the Word of God will empower and bless you with wisdom and faith for riches and wealth. This is one of your best years yet. You will not wallow in emptiness. Avoid making empty promises so you do not reap same this year. Fill your spirit with God’s Word, your heart with love, and your mind with knowledge. Let giving hallmark your year and your vessel will not be void of God’s goodness. It’s your year of plenty – plenty of God’s provision.

Let us pray: Eternal Father, I believe this is a year filled with Your abundant goodness. I shall not lack anything good this year. In the name of Jesus, I position myself duly in the spirit to receive an unprecedented harvest of divine provisions for every area of need in my life. This year, let heaven remember me for my offerings, seeds, and sacrifices – and let God be glorified...amen.

DEUTRONOMY 8:18; HAGGAI 2:8; PHILIPPIANS 4:19

January 7

And the earth was without form, and void;

AND DARKNESS WAS UPON THE FACE OF THE DEEP... (Genesis 1:2)

Choshek (pronounced kho-shek’) is the Hebrew word for darkness in Genesis 1:2. It means obscurity, misery, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness, destruction, and death. Delight in the meditation of God’s Word, and this year God will bring you out of obscurity. You will begin to shine and your light shall direct and inspire many others. As darkness covers our world and great wickedness become commonplace, God’s Word will keep you out of harm’s way. God will preserve your life in His Word and deliver you from spiritual ignorance, misery, and sorrow. Darkness will not have power over you in this year. It is impossible to submit to both light and darkness at the same time.

Let us pray: Dear Father, in the name of Jesus, I rebuke every kind of darkness settling on my life, family, ministry, nation, and concerns. Let the light of Your Word expose and destroy any such darkness in the name of Jesus. I receive a year filled with Your light...amen.

ISAIAH 60:1; PSALM 91:16; JOHN 1:5

January 8

And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. (Genesis 1:2)

As disorder, poverty, and darkness increase in our world, we are about to see mighty levels of the move of the Holy Spirit. Note: The move of the Spirit of God is not needed in heaven because there are no problems in heaven. The Spirit of God moves where there are problems in order for the Word of God to bring change. A primitive root of the Hebrew word rachaph (pronounced raw-khaf’) for the word move means to flutter or shake. The move of the Spirit will shake and uncover the foundations of problems in lives, families, the Church and nations this year. Watch out for great moves of the Holy Spirit in areas where disorder, poverty, or darkness has plagued God’s people.

Let us pray: Heavenly Father, thank You for the move of Your Spirit in our world today. Holy Spirit, I acknowledge that You are present to shake the foundations of the problems that have plagued my life, my family, the Church of Jesus, and this nation. Thank You for bringing change through Jesus Christ...amen.

2 SAMUEL 22:16; ISAIAH 59:19; ACTS 16:25-26

January 9

AND GOD SAID, Let there be light: and there was light. (Genesis 1:3)

What are your expectations for this year? Speak them forth and believe they shall come into manifestation. You possess in your tongue a divine creative force. Your words are powerful – even more powerful when you spend more time with God in prayer and meditation. Never underestimate the words of a believer who is addicted to God’s Presence. Be careful not to say things you do not want to see. Avoid idle words; they actually have impact on you. God called forth light in the beginning. Avoid calling forth anything associated with darkness. Let your words produce light, life, and love. Maximize the power of your tongue this year.

Let us pray: Dear Father, in the name of Jesus I submit my tongue to the influence of Your Spirit this year. Help me to speak forth words that produce pleasant fruits. I pray that my words will not only be good, but will also be the right words spoken in due season. And Lord, let every godly word that comes out of my mouth this become physically manifest in Jesus’ name...amen.

PROVERBS 18:21; JOB 22:28; JOHN 1:3

January 10

And God said, LET THERE BE LIGHT: and there was light. (Genesis 1:3)

Out of darkness, God called forth light by His Word. In sickness, call forth health. In weakness, call forth strength. In fear, call forth love. In poverty, call forth riches. In doubt, call forth faith. In confusion, call forth clarity. Use the Word of God to transform your situations. Anything in your life that does not glorify God, submit it to His Word and have it changed. This year, expect divine exchanges from the undesirable to the desirable. Expect beauty for ashes, joy for mourning, favor for labor, possessions for your oppressions, gains for your pains, glory for your story, and many more divine exchanges.

Let us pray: Dear Father, thank You for using Your Word to transform my life for the better. I am grateful for all the transformations that are happening in my life today, and for the ones that I am yet to experience. I pray that my thoughts, words, and deeds will position me to be blessed from Your divine exchanges. I submit my all to You right now in Jesus’ name...amen.

ISAIAH 61:3; ISAIAH 61:7; JAMES 4:7

January 11

And God said, LET THERE BE LIGHT: and there was light. (Genesis 1:3)

God is light, and there is no darkness in Him at all. Yet He called for light before embarking on the journey to create all that we read of from Genesis chapter one. The Creator’s call for illumination before creation reveals the importance of the former. This year, avoid making major decisions or undertaking important projects without information or revelation. Overcome the temptation to lean on your own understanding. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you divine illumination in your day-to-day activities. This natural world is largely influenced by the supernatural. Having spiritual knowledge and revelatory foresight helps you to thrive where others struggle.

Let us pray: Heavenly Father, I acknowledge that having divine illumination is key to my prosperity this year. I ask in the name of Jesus that You deliver me from spiritual ignorance. Holy Spirit, anoint my eyes and let the scales of spiritual blindness fall off. Let my decisions and endeavors be influenced by divine wisdom and understanding. In Jesus’ name I pray...amen.

PSALM 36:9; PROVERBS 3:5-6; 1 JOHN 1:5

January 12

AND GOD SAW the light, that it was good:

And God divided the light from the darkness. (Genesis 1:4)

The word saw in Genesis 1:4 is derived from the Hebrew word ra’ah (pronounced raw-aw’). It means to consider, examine, or evaluate. If God who is perfect found it necessary to examine His work, then you who are imperfect cannot afford not to examine your works. Beyond your works, make it a habit to examine your life