MFM MOUNTAIN TOP LIFE DAILY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODAY. MFM daily devotional (Mountain Top Life daily devotional 23rd June 2026) by Pastor D.K Olukoya. Topic: Pitfalls to Avoid in Partnering in Business.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Psalms 42; Psalms 43; Psalms 44; 1 Corinthians 4; 1 Corinthians 5
FIRE SCRIPTURE: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18
MEMORY VERSE: Through wisdom is an house builded; and by understanding it is established: And by knowledge shall the chambers be filled with all precious and pleasant riches. – Proverbs 24:3
MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE: Lean not on your understanding. Let God lead you.
PRAISE AND WORSHIP: Take praise and worship songs as led by the Holy Spirit.
PROPHETIC WORD FOR TODAY: Receive the spirit of discernment, in the name of Jesus.
MFM Daily Devotional Message Tuesday 23rd June 2026
Business partnership can be a powerful tool for growth and impact, especially when both parties are Christians. However, even among believers, partnerships must be entered into prayerfully and wisely. The Bible offers principles to help us avoid the common pitfalls that can cause problems in our business partnership. 2 Corinthians 6:14 says, “Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? And what communion hath light with darkness?” So one major pitfall is an unequally yoked partnership.
When you go into a business partnership with someone you do not share the same spiritual values with, it can lead to a compromise of your faith and integrity. You may end up doing things which are against your Christian beliefs. Also, ignoring prayer and discernment is dangerous. You do not rush into partnerships without seeking God’s guidance (Proverbs 3:5-6). Just because a partnership looks good on paper does not mean it is God’s best for you.
Take time to pray, fast, and seek wise counsel before making any commitments. Another pitfall is a lack of clear agreement and boundaries. When you fail to define roles, responsibilities, expectations, and financial arrangements clearly, there will be disagreement and confusion. This is important because ambiguity can lead to misunderstanding, resentment, or legal issues. Clear written agreements honour both parties and protect the business relationship.
Making financial gain the central focus rather than honouring God is another pitfall to avoid in partnering in business. It means you are placing making profit above honouring God, forgetting that Matthew 6:33 says we should seek first the Kingdom of God, and every other thing shall be added unto us. Do not misplace your priority because you want to maximise profit.
MFM Daily Prayer Points 23rd June 2026
MORNING
1. My Father, give me the spirit of discernment in my choice of business partners, in the name of Jesus.
2. O Lord, lead me in the way that I should go, in the name of Jesus.
3. O Lord, do not allow me to walk in the evil way, in the name of Jesus.
EVENING
4. I shall not be disappointed in my business, in the name of Jesus.
5. My business shall not fail, in the name of Jesus.
6. Any power hindering me from going to my next level, die, in the name of Jesus.
7. I shall make it, whether the devil likes it or not, in the name of Jesus.
