Before we go any further, watch this testimony. Sometimes the best way to understand a move of God is to see a life He has touched.

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There is something tender about the way God finds people. Sometimes it is in a church service. Sometimes it is in a quiet room. For Joshua, it happened on a construction site. He had spent almost twenty years singing in small churches, carrying dreams he could not afford to record. He took a job as a labourer at the Hallelujah Challenge site, simply trying to support himself. One afternoon he was singing while working, and Nathaniel Bassey heard the sound. One moment of favour led him to a top studio and the producer Wale Sonaiya also known as Mr Wols. His story shifted in a single encounter. This is the kind of grace the Hallelujah Challenge has become known for.

What is The Hallelujah Challenge?

The Hallelujah Challenge is a special vision, far bigger than you can imagine. Twice a year, believers across the world gather for twenty five days of praise and prayer. Each day, ministers from all over the world are invited to worship and pray. This year, we had Christian Leaders like Lawrence Oyor, Pastor Jerry Eze, and several more powerful voices.

YouTube numbers climb into the millions, especially on the night called “Dress Like Your Miracle”, where people dress up with outfits and props that represent their answered prayers. From white dresses for people seeking marriage partners, to paper passports and cardboard laptops for people who need them, “Dress like your miracle” is a sight to behold.

Of course, with visibility comes conversation. Every year, Twitter lights up with people mocking those who dress like their miracle. But the stories keep rising. One woman shared her journey during the last Challenge. She and her husband had tried for years to have a child. Doctors said it would not be possible. She dressed like her miracle two years ago but nothing changed. Last year, she almost gave up, but she stirred up her faith, and decided to try one last time. She dressed again. Today she holds her baby girl.

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There are also the moments that make everyone laugh and worship at the same time. 

Nathaniel Bassey calls out “Oga Emma Konga“, and the crowd responds “Oga Emma come back here, don’t go!”  And we can’t forget the energy and fire of Brother Chike, who dances through every program with all his might. They have become part of the culture of the Challenge, reminders that joy is also a form of praise. Every year, the testimonies keep getting bigger and louder. Lives keep shifting. Hearts keep turning to God.

And as the next edition of the Hallelujah Challenge approaches, in February, we will prepare again for what God will do. The sound is coming. And we are ready to praise God!