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FIRST SUNDAY OF MARCH 2026: A NEW MONTH, A FRESH START, A DIVINE APPOINTMENT
Welcome to the First Sunday of March – A Day of Consecration, Expectation, and Dedication
PART ONE: A GOSPEL MESSAGE FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF MARCH
Theme: “Committing the New Month into God’s Hands”
Scripture Reading: Lamentations 3:22-23 – “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”
Beloved, we stand at the threshold of a brand new month. March 2026 has arrived, and with it comes 31 days of unexplored territory, 31 opportunities to experience God’s goodness, and 31 chances to walk in His purpose for our lives. This first Sunday of the month is not just another Sunday—it is a divine appointment, a sacred moment when we gather as the body of Christ to consecrate the days ahead into the hands of our faithful Creator.
The book of Lamentations reminds us that God’s mercies are new every morning. If that is true for every day, how much more for every month? As we step into March, we do not step alone. The same God who led Israel through the Red Sea, who provided manna in the wilderness, who parted the Jordan River, goes before us into this month. He has already been to every day of March. He has already prepared every blessing, every lesson, every provision, and every victory.
Why We Must Commit the Month to God
Proverbs 16:9 tells us, “A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.” We may have plans for March—goals we want to achieve, dreams we want to pursue, challenges we want to overcome. But unless the Lord directs our steps, our labor is in vain. Committing the month to God is not just a religious ritual; it is an act of dependence, an acknowledgment that without Him we can do nothing.
When we place March in God’s hands, we are saying:
– “Lord, I trust You with my finances this month.”
– “Lord, I trust You with my family this month.”
– “Lord, I trust You with my health this month.”
– “Lord, I trust You with my career this month.”
– “Lord, I trust You with my decisions this month.”
Open Doors in 2026
This is the third month of 2026, and we are still walking in the prophecy of new beginnings, divine opportunities, and open doors. Revelation 3:8 declares: “I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.”
As we begin this March, we declare:
– Doors of opportunity shall open that no man can shut.
– Doors of breakthrough shall open in our finances.
– Doors of healing shall open over our bodies.
– Doors of salvation shall open for our loved ones.
– Doors of promotion shall open in our careers.
– Doors of peace shall open in our homes.
A Prayer for the Month
Father, as we step into March 2026, we commit this month into Your hands. We acknowledge that You are the God of time and seasons, the One who holds the calendar in Your hands. We do not know what this month holds, but we know the One who holds this month.
We pray for open doors—doors that no man can shut, doors that lead to our destiny, doors that bring glory to Your name. We pray for divine guidance in every decision, divine provision for every need, divine protection from every evil.
We declare that March shall be a month of testimonies. We declare that we will look back on these 31 days and see Your hand in every detail. We declare that we will end this month stronger, wiser, and closer to You than we began.
In Jesus’ mighty name. Amen.
PART TWO: BIBLE READINGS FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF MARCH
Old Testament Reading
Isaiah 43:18-19 (NKJV)
“Do not remember the former things, nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.”
Reflection: God is inviting us to leave the past behind and embrace the new thing He is doing in March. He is making roads where there seem to be no paths, and rivers where there has only been dryness.
Psalm Reading
Psalm 118:24-25 (NKJV)
“This is the day the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Save now, I pray, O Lord; O Lord, I pray, send now prosperity.”
Reflection: Each day of March is made by the Lord. Our response should be rejoicing. And we cry out for His salvation and prosperity throughout this month.
New Testament Reading
Philippians 3:13-14 (NKJV)
“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”
Reflection: Like Paul, we must forget the past—both its failures and its successes—and press forward into all that God has for us in March.
Gospel Reading
Matthew 6:33-34 (NKJV)
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
Reflection: As we begin March, our priority must be seeking God’s kingdom. When we put Him first, everything we need will be added. And we refuse to worry about the future because we trust the One who holds it.
PART THREE: PRAYER POINTS FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF MARCH
Opening Prayer of Thanksgiving
- Father, we thank You for bringing us safely into the month of March 2026. Thank You for Your mercy that has sustained us and Your grace that has kept us.
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We thank You, Lord, for the gift of this first Sunday of the month. Thank You for the privilege of gathering in Your name to worship and adore You.
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Father, we thank You for the open doors You have set before us. We thank You that no man can shut what You have opened.
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We thank You for new mercies every morning and for Your faithfulness that never fails. Great is Your faithfulness, O Lord!
Prayer for the Month
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Father, we commit the month of March into Your hands. Guide us, protect us, and provide for us throughout these 31 days.
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Lord, let Your will be done in our lives this month. Not our plans, but Yours. Not our way, but Yours.
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Father, open doors of opportunity for us this March. Doors of employment, doors of business, doors of ministry, doors of breakthrough.
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We pray for divine connections this month. Connect us to people who will help fulfill our destiny and advance Your kingdom.
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Lord, let every closed door that should be open swing wide in Jesus’ name. Let every barrier be removed and every obstacle be destroyed.
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Father, we pray for financial breakthrough this March. Meet every need according to Your riches in glory. Provide for us abundantly.
Prayer for Family
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Lord, cover our families throughout March. Protect our spouses, our children, our parents, and our loved ones from all harm and evil.
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Father, let salvation come to every unsaved member of our family this month. Draw them to Yourself by Your Spirit.
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We pray for unity in our homes. Let love, peace, and understanding reign in our households throughout March.
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Lord, heal every broken relationship in our families. Restore what the enemy has stolen and mend what has been torn.
Prayer for Health
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Father, we declare divine health over our bodies this March. Let no sickness or disease come near our dwelling.
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Lord, heal those who are sick among us. Let Your healing power flow through every organ, every tissue, every cell.
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We pray for strength and vitality throughout this month. Let us not grow weary, but let our strength be renewed like the eagle’s.
Prayer for Career and Work
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Father, bless the work of our hands this March. Let our labor not be in vain, but let it produce fruit.
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Lord, grant us favor with our employers, our colleagues, and our clients. Let us find grace in the eyes of those we work with.
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We pray for promotion and career advancement. Let our gifts make room for us and bring us before great men.
Prayer for Spiritual Growth
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Father, draw us closer to You this March. Let our relationship with You deepen and grow stronger every day.
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Lord, give us a hunger for Your Word. Let us meditate on Your law day and night and find delight in Your commands.
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We pray for a fresh infilling of the Holy Spirit. Fill us afresh with power, love, and a sound mind.
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Father, let us bear fruit this month—the fruit of the Spirit and the fruit of souls won into Your kingdom.
Prayer for the Nation
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Lord, we pray for our nation this March. Let peace reign in our land. Let righteousness exalt our nation.
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Father, guide our leaders. Give them wisdom, integrity, and a heart for the people they serve.
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We pray for the economy. Let there be provision for all and abundance in the land.
Closing Prayer of Commitment
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Father, we commit all our plans for March into Your hands. Establish the work of our hands and let everything we do prosper.
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Lord, let this month be a month of testimonies for us. Let us have stories to tell of Your goodness and faithfulness.
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We declare that March shall be better than February. We declare increase, breakthrough, and victory.
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Thank You, Father, for hearing our prayers. We believe that as we pray, You answer. We believe that as we ask, we receive. Glory be to Your holy name. Amen.
PART FOUR: HYMNS AND SONGS FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF MARCH
Classic Hymns
1. “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father;
There is no shadow of turning with Thee;
Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not;
As Thou hast been, Thou forever wilt be.
Chorus:
Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness!
Morning by morning new mercies I see.
All I have needed Thy hand hath provided;
Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
2. “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah”
Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah,
Pilgrim through this barren land.
I am weak, but Thou art mighty;
Hold me with Thy powerful hand.
Bread of heaven, bread of heaven,
Feed me till I want no more.
3. “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”
O God, our help in ages past,
Our hope for years to come,
Our shelter from the stormy blast,
And our eternal home.
4. “Be Thou My Vision”
Be Thou my vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art.
Thou my best thought, by day or by night;
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
5. “All the Way My Savior Leads Me”
All the way my Savior leads me;
What have I to ask beside?
Can I doubt His tender mercy,
Who through life has been my guide?
Heavenly peace, divinest comfort,
Here by faith in Him to dwell!
For I know whate’er befall me,
Jesus doeth all things well.
6. “To God Be the Glory”
To God be the glory, great things He hath done!
So loved He the world that He gave us His Son,
Who yielded His life an atonement for sin,
And opened the life-gate that all may go in.
Chorus:
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the earth hear His voice!
Praise the Lord, praise the Lord,
Let the people rejoice!
O come to the Father through Jesus the Son,
And give Him the glory, great things He hath done.
7. “How Great Thou Art”
O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made,
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.
Chorus:
Then sings my soul, my Savior God, to Thee;
How great Thou art, how great Thou art!
8. “It Is Well with My Soul”
When peace like a river attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say,
It is well, it is well with my soul.
9. “Amazing Grace”
Amazing grace! How sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found;
Was blind, but now I see.
10. “Blessed Assurance”
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!
O what a foretaste of glory divine!
Heir of salvation, purchase of God,
Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood.
Contemporary Worship Songs
11. “Way Maker” – Sinach
You are here, moving in our midst
You are here, working in this place
You are here, moving in our midst
You are here, working in this place
Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper
Light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are
12. “Goodness of God”
I love You, Lord
For Your mercy never fails me
All my days, I’ve been held in Your hands
From the moment that I wake up
Until I lay my head
I will sing of the goodness of God
13. “Raise a Hallelujah”
I raise a hallelujah, in the presence of my enemy
I raise a hallelujah, louder than unbelief
I raise a hallelujah, my weapon is a melody
I raise a hallelujah, heaven comes to fight for me
14. “Jireh”
Jireh, You are enough
Jireh, You are enough
I will be content in every circumstance
Jireh, You are enough
15. “What a Beautiful Name”
You were the Word at the beginning
One with God the Lord Most High
Your hidden glory in creation
Now revealed in You our Christ
What a beautiful name it is
What a beautiful name it is
The name of Jesus Christ my King
16. “The Blessing”
The Lord bless you and keep you
Make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you
The Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace
17. “Great Are You Lord”
You give life, You are love
You bring light to the darkness
You give hope, You restore
Every heart that is broken
Great are You, Lord
18. “See a Victory”
The weapon formed may win
But the battle belongs to You
The weapon formed may win
But the battle belongs to You
I’m gonna see a victory
I’m gonna see a victory
For the battle belongs to You, Lord
19. “Build My Life”
Worthy of every song we could ever sing
Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You
20. “10,000 Reasons”
Bless the Lord, O my soul
O my soul
Worship His holy name
Sing like never before
O my soul
I’ll worship Your holy name
PART FIVE: MOTIVATIONAL QUOTES FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY OF MARCH
Quotes About New Beginnings
- “Every new month is a gift from God. Don’t waste it worrying about yesterday. Embrace today with faith and gratitude.” – Unknown
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“March is not just another month; it’s 31 fresh opportunities to become the person God created you to be.” – Unknown
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“The first Sunday of the month is a divine appointment. Show up, show faith, and watch God show out.” – Unknown
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“New month, new mercies. New month, new miracles. New month, new manifestations.” – Pastor Jerry Eze
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“March reminds us that after winter comes spring. After waiting comes harvest. After prayers come answers.” – Unknown
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“Don’t bring the disappointments of February into March. Leave them at the altar and walk into your new season.” – Unknown
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“The same God who opened the Red Sea can open doors for you this March. Trust Him.” – Unknown
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“Your future is as bright as your faith. Believe big this March.” – Unknown
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“March is a blank page. What story will you write with God’s help?” – Unknown
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“Every sunrise in March is God saying, ‘I’m giving you another chance. Make it count.'” – Unknown
Quotes About Trusting God
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“Commit your March to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” – Proverbs 16:3 (paraphrased)
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“Worrying about March is like paying interest on a debt you don’t owe. Trust God instead.” – Unknown
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“Faith is not believing God can do it. Faith is believing God will do it—this March.” – Unknown
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“When you put March in God’s hands, you put it in the safest place possible.” – Unknown
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“God already knows what March holds. Trust Him with the unknown.” – Unknown
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“The will of God will never lead you where the grace of God cannot keep you.” – Unknown
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“If God brought you to March, He will bring you through March.” – Unknown
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“Let go of March and let God.” – Unknown
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“Trusting God with your month means surrendering your plans for His purpose.” – Unknown
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“God’s timing is always perfect. If He brought you to March, He has something prepared for you in March.” – Unknown
Quotes About Open Doors
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“When God opens a door, no man can shut it. Get ready for your open doors this March.” – Unknown
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“March is your month of open doors—doors of opportunity, doors of breakthrough, doors of blessing.” – Unknown
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“Don’t knock on doors that God has closed. He’s leading you to the one that’s already open.” – Unknown
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“The door God opens for you this March will leave no room for doubt that it was Him.” – Unknown
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“Open doors require open hearts. Be ready to walk through.” – Unknown
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“Some doors are opening this March that you didn’t even pray for. That’s grace.” – Unknown
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“When one door closes, God opens another. Watch for your open door this March.” – Unknown
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“The key to your open door is already in God’s hand. Trust His timing.” – Unknown
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“March is the month of divine access. You shall enter doors you couldn’t open yourself.” – Unknown
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“Open doors are ahead. Keep walking by faith.” – Unknown
Quotes About Faith and Courage
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“Courage is not the absence of fear but the faith to move forward despite it. Be courageous this March.” – Unknown
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“Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible, and receives the impossible. Have faith this March.” – Unknown
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“Don’t let the size of your March challenges overshadow the size of your God.” – Unknown
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“With God, all things are possible—including everything you’re hoping for this March.” – Unknown
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“Your faith can move mountains. Start speaking to those mountains this March.” – Unknown
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“If your faith is as small as a mustard seed, it’s still enough. God specializes in small beginnings.” – Unknown
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“March is too short for doubt and too precious for fear. Walk in faith.” – Unknown
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“The opposite of faith is fear. Choose faith this March.” – Unknown
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“Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase. Take that step in March.” – Unknown
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“With God, March is not a month to survive but a month to thrive.” – Unknown
Quotes About Gratitude
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“Gratitude turns what we have into enough. Start March with a grateful heart.” – Unknown
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“The more you thank God for March, the more reasons He gives you to be thankful.” – Unknown
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“Gratitude is the attitude that sets the altitude for your month.” – Unknown
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“Begin March on your knees with a thankful heart.” – Unknown
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“Thank God in advance for what He’s going to do this March. That’s faith.” – Unknown
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“A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles. Be grateful this March.” – Unknown
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“Don’t wait until March ends to give thanks. Thank Him now for what’s coming.” – Unknown
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“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. Unlock March with thankfulness.” – Unknown
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“Thank God for the month ahead. It holds blessings you can’t yet see.” – Unknown
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“Start March with hallelujah and end it with testimony.” – Unknown
PART SIX: CONGRATULATORY MESSAGES FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY
As we gather on this first Sunday of March, we congratulate one another on making it into this new month. It is not by accident that we are here; it is by divine grace and mercy.
To the Ushers and Greeters: Congratulations on serving faithfully on this first Sunday. Your smiles and warm welcomes set the tone for worship.
To the Choir and Worship Team: Congratulations on leading us into God’s presence. May your voices never grow weary and your hearts never grow cold.
To the Pastors and Ministers: Congratulations on another month of shepherding God’s flock. Your labor is not in vain.
To the Children: Congratulations on being in God’s house on this first Sunday. You are loved, you are valued, and you are the future of the church.
To the New Members: Congratulations on choosing to worship with us this first Sunday. Welcome home.
To Everyone: Congratulations on making it to March 2026! Against all odds, by God’s grace, you are here. This is not by accident but by divine design. Celebrate this moment. God has kept you for a purpose, and He has great things in store for you this month.
PART SEVEN: CLOSING DECLARATIONS FOR THE FIRST SUNDAY
As we conclude this first Sunday of March, declare these truths over your month:
- I DECLARE that March shall be a month of divine favor and supernatural breakthrough.
- I DECLARE that every door that needs to open for me this March shall open by the hand of God.
- I DECLARE that I will not walk through March alone; the Holy Spirit goes before me.
- I DECLARE that every plan of the enemy for my March is cancelled by the blood of Jesus.
- I DECLARE that I will end March with testimonies, not tears; with songs, not sorrow.
- I DECLARE that my family is covered throughout March. No evil shall come near our dwelling.
- I DECLARE that my finances shall flourish this March. I will lend and not borrow.
- I DECLARE that my health shall be preserved. I will run and not grow weary.
- I DECLARE that I will see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living this March.
- I DECLARE that March 2026 will be a month I will never forget—for God’s goodness and glory.
HAPPY FIRST SUNDAY! HAPPY NEW MONTH! WELCOME TO MARCH 2026!
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